Monday, February 24, 2014

Homework due tomorrow

The entire CSAP packet (it's only one problem per page so stop complaining)

All members of this years Mathletics team (both semesters) need to wear their shirts tomorrow for the year book photo.  Please pass this on to those who may miss this post.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Due tomorrow

Don't forget that your projects, folders, and signed progress reports are due tomorrow.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Presidents Day Homework / review sheet answers

Study for your test and work on your mobile

Unit review packet:(this is CMP created. I am NOT responsible for typos in this review)
msa unit review answers video

This is not CMP created, I am responsible for it
msa unit review 1 and 3
msa unit rerview prob 18 part 1
msa unit review problem 19
msa unit review prob 20
msa unit review peob 20 part 2
msa unit review problem 21 

Mobile Project explained

How to make a mobile part 1
How to make a mobile part 2
How to make a mobile part 3
How to make a mobile part 4
How to make a mobile part 5

How to make a mobile (full video)

Suggested supplies (do not spend a lot of money!):
construction paper
bamboo skewers
string
glue

Requirements:
Congratulations, you have chosen to do the solve a linear equation mobile project!  In a nut shell this is what you are going to do.  You are going to make up your own linear equation (and solve it) on a mobile that is balanced (just like your equation).  your prioritise are as follows:

1) Write and solve your linear equation correctly showing each step as one piece of your mobile
2) Making your mobile balanced and able to move freely
3) Including a theme from one (or more) of your classes.  Sorry, lunch and recess do not count.
4) Making your project pretty



Grading:
If your solution to your equation is wrong, the best you can get is a Partially Proficient.

Advanced:
Six levels (5 sticks / 6 papers)
Equation requires 6 steps to solve and is done correctly
Mobile is balanced and moving freely
Writing is neat and easy to read
Papers have a recognizable theme and are aesthetically pleasing

Proficent:
Five levels (4 sticks / 5 papers)
Equation requires 5 steps to solve and is done correctly
Mobile is balanced and moving freely
Writing is neat and easy to read
Papers have a recognizable theme and are aesthetically pleasing
OR
Six levels (5 sticks / 6 papers)
Equation requires 6 steps to solve and is done correctly
and does not meet one of these requirements
Mobile is balanced and moving freely
Writing is neat and easy to read
Papers have a recognizable theme and are aesthetically pleasing

Proficient -:
four levels (3 sticks / 4 papers)
Equation requires 4 steps to solve and is done correctly
Mobile is balanced and moving freely
Writing is neat and easy to read
Papers have a recognizable theme and are aesthetically pleasing
OR
Five levels (5 sticks / 6 papers)
Equation requires 6 steps to solve and is done correctly
and does not meet one of these requirements
Mobile is balanced and moving freely
Writing is neat and easy to read
Papers have a recognizable theme and are aesthetically pleasing

Partially Proficient:
Three levels (2 sticks / 3 papers)
Equation requires 3 steps to solve and is done correctly
Mobile is balanced and moving freely
Writing is neat and easy to read
Papers have a recognizable theme and are aesthetically pleasing
OR
four levels (3 sticks / 4 papers)
Equation requires 4 steps to solve and is done correctly
and does not meet one of these requirements
Mobile is balanced and moving freely
Writing is neat and easy to read
Papers have a recognizable theme and are aesthetically pleasing

Unsatisfactory:
Please, let's not go here!

the other option

Project 2 Tennis ball experiment:
Read pages 92 and 93 and fulfill all requirements of the project as outlined in the text.  All lab reports will be written to the lab report standard outlined in your science book in the general section.  It is also shown on Mrs. DuHoux's blog in the general section.  The connected math rubic is similar to the one for the previous report and is available o request.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Homework

I just got out of conferences tonight.  We finished Inv 3.5 today so the homework should be fine for tonight.