Scribe Post- Noa Allen

Today was a very fun day in Jo Jo's class. First we talked about last nights homework. Some people in the class forgot how to post on the front page of the A2A blog. This is how Jo Jo explained how to go about doing that:

1. Go to blogger.com and sign in using your gmail account. You should then see a screen with all the blogs you are associated with.

2. Click on the the A2A blog. It should bring you to the HOME page.

3. At the top of the right corner of the screen click on "NEW POST".

4. Write your post and label it.

*JoJo encourages us to post on the front page for extra credit in the class!

JoJo went on to describe the Flickr assignment. We have to take pictures related to the ten following math terms:

1. Elements in a set

2. Number line

3. Rational numbers

4. Irrational numbers

5. Empty Set

6. Whole numbers often forgotten

7. Natural numbers

8. Additive inverse

9. Absolute value of a number

10. Inequalities

We then had the option of splitting into groups to complete the assignment or working individually. We then went around school taking the math related photos. All in all it was a very fun day.

Noa Allen

The next scribe will be Brigid!

What the Term i is Part of.

Extra Credit
The math term i is part of the Irrational Number group. Irrational Numbers are non- terminating, non repeating decimals. A number with the symbol i next to it allows you to take even roots of negative numbers.
Amelia

Units for Measuring Length Posting for Points -PoP

Suppose there were no units for measuring length. Hypothesize how lengths might be described. Then discuss how measuring length would be different without inches. Finally, discuss why having a range of units for measuring length, such as inches and feet, to choose from is necessary. Hypothesize about the possibility of developing a new standard unit for measuring length. Plan the unit. Explain whether the unit would be shorter than 1 inch, between 1 inch and 1 foot, between 1 foot and 1 yard, between 1 yard and 1 mile, or longer than 1 mile. Express the unit in terms of inches, feet, yards, or miles. Debate the advantages of the new unit.

Flickr Assignment #1

Missoorie Forest I
Originally uploaded by jzakariya

Take pictures that capture the following terms. Send the pictures to your Flickr account. The visualization can be numerical or objects.

Title each picture using the term given. Tag each photo 11a2a11

On Flickr, under the photo, give a description on how or why the photo captures the term. Also, state why this may help you remember the term for the exam.

Elements in a Set
Number Line
Rational Number
Irrational Number
Empty Set
The Whole the Number Often Forgotten
Natural Numbers
Additive Inverse
Absolute Value of a Number
Inequality (in terms of quantity)

Scribe Post for Monday, August 30-KT

Today in class, we went over word problems. We focused on the bar graph on page 14. The class went through answering the problems 83-87 using the bar graph to the right.

Jojo specified that when looking at a graph for an answer, just glancing at the information might give you the wrong answer. In problem 85, a common mistake made by all of the students was not properly reading the egg production difference between 2001 and 2002 in Minnesota (MN). Myself included, simply glanced at the graph and used the visual information to decided on my answer. As you guessed, I got it wrong. As you can see on the graph, the visual difference for Minnesota (MN) is practically unnoticeable, but the numbers show that there is in fact a produce difference of 12.

After moving on from problem 85, we discussed problem 87 using set builder notation to solve the inequalities in the original problem.

For problem 87, we set up the problem like this:

{x|2002 egg production in the millions (IN)}

{y|2002 egg production in the millions (MN)}

Then we read the information from the graph and subsituted 'x' and 'y' for the actual number of produced eggs in 2002. And got:

x={5973 million}

y={3124 million}

The original problem asked

us to answer if xy.

As a class we concluded the the answer was x>y, which could also be written as y.

**but in reality, what value did these numbers really have?

5973 million->5,973,000,000. so it's really five billion, nine hundred and seventy three billion. Yes, Jojo, billion, not trillion. Did you read that math correctly?**

After working in the book, we had a short discussion on our opinion of the homework assignment from last night. Most people didn't really have a clear idea of what they where supposed to put on the google doc. Many mistakes that people made where: not writing down the original problem, showing our work STEP BY STEP, then checking in the back of the book if your answer were correct (but in this case Jojo said it was okay if you didn't because someone else was checking it for you). If you ever forget, there is always the homework expectations link on the side if this blog. Click on the phrases: homework expectation to go to that link.

At the end of class, Jojo showed us a list of terms we need to know and understand for math.

Whole number (other sets of common numbers)

set builder notation- we used this in class today!

set listings

inequality signs

number lines

absolute value

mathapedia note:

To get the vertical line on you key board, press shift, then look for the key above the 'return' key and press the key while still holding the shift. other wise you'll just get this-->'\' instead of

this-->'|'. you use this for writing the absolute value, |a|, and for set builder

notation, {x|has x property P}.

Don't forget the check the home work assignments, and the homework expectations if you haven't already.

The next scribe will be Noa.

(^,^)/ bye!

Scribe post for Friday, August 27

On Friday we started class by showing Jojo our notes from pages 1-10. We learned that notes will be checked from now on because it doesn't take very long. We then talked about things in our textbooks that draw us in and give us clues on what to take notes on. Some things that you should watch out for are caution boxes, bold letters, tables and problems on the sides of the pages. Jojo asked if we had any questions about the reading and one person did. I can't remember the question but I can remember the answer. a if a=-1 then -1=a -(-1)=1. We were then given a list of things to know for this chapter. Set notation, we need to know all the symbols for set notation. We need to know common sets of numbers which are rational numbers, natural numbers, irrational numbers, integers and real numbers. We learned the approximation of Pi as a fraction is 22/7. We learned about additive inverses, the additive inverse of 10 is -10. And we learned about absolute values and how to use inequality symbols.

For the next scribe I choose Katie.

Fr any other posters in the future, you can't copy and paste from word onto blogger. If you write it as a word document you will have to re-write it.

Real Number Sets

Real numbers

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How to Hold on to Information

Sribe Post For August 26 2010

Today in class JoJo started out with an in depth explanation of Google Docks and how you use it for vocabulary. He said that the Vocabulary word goes on the left with the definition on the right this way you can print out the list and fold it in half so that you can quiz your self on the vocab. JoJo then went on to explain the importance of doing a vocab word he said "it is a requirement". We then went on to begin about the "Learning Curve". We figured out though that " The Curve of Forgetting" is far more important. According to "The Curve of Forgetting" by day one you still remember 100% of what you were taught but by day 30 you only remember about 5% of what you learned. But do not fear my fellow class mates there is a way to fight "The Curve of Forgetting", it is according to the people who conducted the experiment is to study 10 minutes until day 7 then only study for 5 min and by day 30 you only have to study 2-4 minutes. In my mind that is very cool. We then went on to talk about the "Power Law of Participation" according to this chart there are "Low Threshold" ways to review/work and "High Engagement" ways to review/work. According to the chart the Lowest Threshold of review/work is just plain reading it, and the Highest engagement is to Lead ( like what a teacher does). JoJo then went on to say that making an "A" is not all that hard. He then told us that JoJo is in his room Wednesdays at lunch so when ever you need help come see him then, or just tell him you need help or that your lost and he'll get with you as soon as possible. He also said if your having troubling in his class just talk and don't be afraid to. He then went on to show us " The Path to Success" 10 things to do to get an A. It is possible for every test to get 15 extra credit points from writing on the blog ( highly suggested extra credit helps). JoJo then went on to describe
why flicker is important to our math class. He said that you can use Flicker to associate math with the world around you, an example is like the slop of a line makes you think of a roof with its slop.He also said "Association with visualizations help you learn". He then told us how to use flicker, he said to take a photo of something that relates to math, then to upload it, then title it, then to give it a description, and he said if you wanted to to give the photo a "hot spot" witch is a option that allows you to pick out a certain part of a picture and give it its own description in the photo. JoJo then showed us something cool about flicker, flicker gives you your own flicker email address that allows you to send pictures strait to flicker.
That was the summary of JoJo's A2A class August 26 2010.

For the next scribe I choose Patrick.

expressyourself -PoP

expressyourself
Originally uploaded by RainAtDawn

From the vocabulary list, share certain word/s that have everyday meaning that are similar to or different from their math meanings. Explain.

Posting Explanations & Guidelines

This blog is available to the whole world, so make sure you double and triple check your post before you submit!

Written Responses (PoP-Posting for Points)

Answer the “Posting for Points” question. Points are awarded based on a 4-points rubric.

4 points: Question answered with great detail. Application examples are given when appropriate. Calculations are correct. Correct grammar and punctuation.
3 points: Question is completely answered. Examples are given when appropriate. Calculations are correct. Few grammar and punctuation errors.
2 points: Question mostly answered. Calculations are correct. Few grammar and punctuation errors.
1 point: Question not answered. Several grammar and punctuation errors. Incomplete/incorrect calculations.

EXTRA CREDIT

REMEMBER, I OFFER VERY LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXTRA CREDIT IN THIS CLASS SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF "COMMENTS".

You can only post 1 comment per entry for points.

How to get credit for your comments..

A.)  In general, comments made on any unassigned entry is worth 2 points.

B.)  Respond to scribe entries to gain extra credit!

Comment by...

-Discuss what you learned in class. Be specific.
-Give your own example or apply it to something.
-Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
-If you are sharing a website, copy and paste it if you don’t know HTML tags.
-Never disrespect someone in your post.
-Sharing frustrations is OK, but blaming someone is NOT OK.

Please don’t just repeat what others have written; instead, try to contribute something new to the conversation. If you wish to write about specific homework problems, please confine your comments to general questions and suggestions about how to get started.

Reflections -Blogging on Blogging

BoB's will earn up to six extra credit points on your test. The kind of post I'd like you to make should have one or more of these characteristics:

* Write about what you understand the least in the unit so far; your personal "Muddiest Point."

* A reflection on a particular class.

* A reflective comment on your progress in the course.

* A comment on something that you've learned that you thought was "cool".

* A comment about something that you found very hard to understand but now you get it! Describe what sparked that "moment of clarity" and what it felt like.

* Have you come across something we discussed in class out there in the "real world" or another class? Describe the connection you made.

Your posts do not have to be long. I'm far more interested in the quality of what you write rather than the quantity.

Make certain you always use 3 Labels on your post: [your first name], [unit tag], BOB

When you share where you are in your learning a few days before the unit test I can address those issues in class so, hopefully, you will get much more than one extra mark on the test. ;-)


Other Things to Remember...

Blogging is a very public activity. Anything that gets posted on the internet stays there. Forever. Deleting a post simply removes it from the blog it was posted to. Copies of the post may exist scattered all over the internet. That is why we are being so careful to respect your privacy and using first names only. We do not use pictures of ourselves. If you really want a graphic image associated with your posting use an avatar -- a picture of something that represents you but IS NOT of you.

Two teachers in the U.S.A. worked with their classes to come up with a list of guidelines for student bloggers.

One of them, Bud Hunt, has these suggestions, among others:

1. Students using blogs are expected to treat blogspaces as classroom spaces. Speech that is inappropriate for class is not appropriate for our blog. While we encourage you to engage in debate and conversation with other bloggers, we also expect that you will conduct yourself in a manner reflective of a representative of this school.

2. Never EVER EVER give out or record personal information on our blog. Our blog exists as a public space on the Internet. Don’t share anything that you don’t want the world to know. For your safety, be careful what you say, too. Don’t give out your phone number or home address. This is particularly important to remember if you have a personal online journal or blog elsewhere.

3. Again, your blog is a public space. And if you put it on the Internet, odds are really good that it will stay on the Internet. Always. That means ten years from now when you are looking for a job, it might be possible for an employer to discover some really hateful and immature things you said when you were younger and more prone to foolish things. Be sure that anything you write you are proud of. It can come back to haunt you if you don’t.

4. Never link to something you haven’t read. While it isn’t your job to police the Internet, when you link to something, you should make sure it is something that you really want to be associated with. If a link contains material that might be creepy or make some people uncomfortable, you should probably try a different source.

Look over the guidelines and add the ones you like in the comments section below this post. I think Bud's suggestions are excellent. We'll be using the one's I highlighted above as a basis for how we will use our blog.

Did You Know? Posting for Points...

Please comment on one or more of the video.

o * What surprised you the most? Why was it surprising?
o * Did you learn anything? If so, what?
o * As you think about it now, does this change the way you think about school, learning or the purpose of getting an education? Is there anything you want to do differently related to school this year?
o * What Shift is happening?

BTW, the song used in the video is "Right Here, Right Now" by Fat boy Slim.

Scribe Guidelines

(NEW!) Scribe Guidelines
The kind of post I'd like you to make should have one or more of these characteristics:

• * A reflection on a particular class (like the first paragraph above).

• * A reflective comment on your progress in the course.

• * A remark on something that you've learned that you thought was "cool".

• * A remark about something that you found very hard to understand but now you get it! Describe what sparked that "moment of clarity" and what it felt like.

• * Have you come across something we discussed in class out there in the "real world" or another class? Describe the connection you made.

One might describe the role of writing a scribe like this.

A scribe post is basically like you are teaching the class again, but this time in your words in a way that other people can understand it. You can also recap other important things that we talk about in class, so that if someone was away in our class, they would know what they missed. Also don't forget that when you scribe, you get the power to choose the next scribe.

Be sure to Title your scribe post properly ("First Name", "Unit Title"). Be sure to Label your post as Scribe Post.

When you are done as the class scribe, visit the class roles page to name a new scribe for the following day!

Scribe List

Second Time Around
Patrick
Katie
Noa
Brigid
William
Callie
Tyler
Danielle
Jonathan
Christine
Jared
Ike
Hannah
Cole
Harrison
Ifeani


Have Gone Twice

Emma Ming
Amelia

Homework Assignments

Day 52
Chapter Review 1-27 all

Day 51
10.3 29-57 odd

Day 50 
Field Day

Day 49

10.3 8 - 18 even

Day 48

10.3 1-5 all, 7 -17 odd, 29-35 odd

Day 47

10.2 21-37 odd

Day 46 

10.2 1-20 all

Day 45

None

DAY 44

10.1 21-53 ODD

Day 43

10.1 1- 20 all

Day 42

11.1  17 - 37 odd, Page 775 1 - 9 odd, p 245 33 - 47 odd

TEST TOMORROW Functions, 12.1 and 11.1

Day 41

Read the notes from the beginning of this lesson first!

11.1 Page 657 1-5, 9, 10, 13, 15

Day 40

12.1 36, 38

READ and take notes on 11.1 page 652 -656 

Day 39

No Homework

Day 38

READ and take notes on page 726 - 728
Do 23-34 Classwork/Homework

Day 37

Read Pages 722-724 (finish with Example 3 on p. 724)

12.1 1-3, 5-18

Day 36

Homework #2 from Keynote Presentation

See post for links

Day 35

Homework from Keynote Presentation 

See post for links

Day 34
No Homework

Day 33
Classwork: (Submittable for HW credit) Ch. 1-7 Cummalitive Review 2-40 even

Day 32
No Homework

Day 31

Chapter 7 Test

Day 30 

Chapter Review

Day 29

Summary Exercises on Factoring end of 7.3

1-7, 9-15, 17-29 odd, 30-34, 36-39

Day 28

7.4 1-49 odd

Day 27

March 16

Classwork: 7.3 1-47 odd

Homework: 7.3 2-48 even

Day 26

No Homework

Day 25
March 14

7.2 25 - 35 odd

Day 24

No Homework

Day 23

March 10

7.2 pg. 387  2-50 even

Day 18-22
No Homework

Day 17

pg. 385 7.2 1- 23 odd, 39 - 45 odd

Day 16 

pg. 377 7.1 1 - 8, 9 - 30 (multiples of 3), 31 - 55 odd

Day 1

Feb. 3

Read 6.1 Pages 312 - 322

Exercises pg. 323, multiples of 3 3-21

Day 2

Feb. 4

Exercises pg. 324 - 326, multiples of 3 30-124

Day 3

Feb. 7

Exercises pg. 327 125-129, 133, 134

Day 4

Feb. 8

Read 6.2 Pages 329 - 332

Exercises pg. 333 # 1 - 21 all 

Day 5

Feb. 9

Exercises pg. 333 23-56 all

Day 6

Feb. 10 

Exercises pg. 350 1 - 33 odd

Day 7

2nd Period

No Homework

4th Period

34-70 even

Day 8

6.3 Exercises pg. 341-342 1-8 all, 13 - 31 odd

Day 9 

6.5 Exercises pg. 357 1-47 odd

Day 10 

No homework

Day 11

6.5 2-48 even

Day 12

Chapter Review All Test on next Wednesday Feb. 24

Day 13

Study For Test

Day 14-15

No Homework

Class Expectations

Algebra 2A


According to Professor Lee of Washington University, "Mathematics is the single field of human endeavor in which we are the most certain of the correctness of our knowledge.  We use algebra everyday.

The main goal of this class is to help you acquire a deep understanding of and appreciation for  algebra. You will learn to think about it in a more confident and focused manner.

A secondary goal of this class is to help you become adept at mathematical communication. Opportunities to improve your communication skills on several levels will arise throughout the class (see below for details): speaking precisely about mathematical ideas in class; writing informally about mathematical ideas on the A2A Blog; and writing careful mathematical conclusions on homework assignments.

Grading Setup
o    Test approx 40% up to 100 points each
o    Benchmarks approx. 10% (min.  20) up to 5 points each
o    Google Docs Total approx.  20%(HOMEWORK approx. 12.5%, NOTES approx. 7.5%)
o    Blog Total approx. 7%
o    Internet approx. Total 4%
o    Final Exam approx 20%
•    =Total approx 101%


Homework

All homework will be submitted through Google docs for grading. You should include your name, lesson number, and the assigned problems.

You must submit a minimum of 25 assignments for homework on docs.google.com for credit.  Any extra assignments submitted will contribute towards up to 5 extra points per assignment.  You must check each problem (option + v) has check mark. Chapter Reviews will be worth 6 points each if completed!

Homework will be graded as follows out of 5 points:

1 did something

2 did half

3 did most

4 did all

4.5 did all and checked

5 did all and formatted correctly

Notes

For notes, you should include your name, the pages, and the lesson title.

You must submit a minimum of 15 notes on docs.google.com for credit. You will get your notes from information given in class as well as the assigned reading from the lesson.

Notes will be graded as follows out of 5 points:

1 did something

2 half information is covered

3 most of material covered

4 All material Covered

5 Neat, Images included, organized

Blog

Significant Contributions approx 2% (min. 2 per unit)

Tag all contributions with your name for credit.  Each Posting is worth 2 points.

Comments approx 1%  (min. 2 per unit)

Tag all comments with your name for credit. Each quality comment is worth 1 point.

Posting for Points approx. 4%

Each comment is worth 5 points.

Internet -Details to follow

Youtube Review Video approx. 2%

Podcast Review of a Lesson approx 2%

Attendance
You must come to class if you are at school. If you are not here when I take attendance you will be marked absent. If you arrive late I will change the mark to tardy. If you have a note your tardiness will be excused. (Note: excessive absences can prohibit you from passing the class) For every unexcused absence you will lose a whole point from your final average. For every three unexcused tardies you will lose a whole percentage point to your final average.

If you miss class you are still responsible for the homework. The best way to prepare for a trip is to get your assignment in advance.

BEHAVIOR
Disruptive or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. Offensive language is not used in my room.

NO CHEATING! Do not roam your eyes around the room. Please keep your eyes on your own paper to avoid even the appearance of looking at the answers of classmates it may be mistaken as cheating.

CELL PHONES
Cell phones must be turned off and put away at all times during class. A violation of this policy will result in the removal of the phone and it will be given to Paul Hayward.

EXTRA HELP
We all need a little extra help every now and then. While every effort will be made to answers questions during class, there may be times when you need further clarification. I will be regularly available to help students with math during:

Wednesday @ Lunch

Please contact me as soon as you become uncomfortable and we will find a time even outside of these times to get you help. I’m more than willing to work with you, but I also expect you to make the effort and show me you are invested in learning. If you are having trouble with any part of my class, let me know and I will help you. I am a big helper, that’s my job.

The Path to Success!!

You can succeed in math and in this course if you:

1. Respect everyone in the class at all times. We all work at different paces and use different methods. Please respect those differences.
2. Always be on time and prepared for class.
3. Have read the lesson and done the homework.
4. Show all your work
5. Check your work carefully so that you know what’s hard for you and mark the items on your homework that you want to discuss in class.
6. Review your class notes every night before going to bed.
7. Always get extra help from the teacher when you feel you are falling behind.
8. Find one or two people to be your study partners and form a study group.
9. Make the class work for you by making sure you get your questions answered, and listening to what other students have to say. Your classmates have great ideas, sometimes better than my ideas, so, be attentive. They may also ask questions you want to ask. Listen to your classmates.
   
10. Participate regularly on the class blog
    
     

How to get an A……

If your percentage of accomplishment is higher than 92% you get an A.

Or, if your total points for the term reach 1510 Points you will receive an A.

Extra Points

2 Paideia Math Tweets (min 4, .5 points)

50 Flickr Diary (up to 50 points)

36 Test Aftermath 9 points (required, unless you score higher than a 91 on the test)

Scribing 5 points (no min.)

Tutorial 5 Points  (no min.)

20 BOB  5 points (max. number of tests times 5 points)

Challenges (varying point totals)

Accurately Completed Scoring Spreadsheet 25 points

Web Page Answer top rank  (up to 20 points)

1 point Extra Comments

1 point Extra Significant Contributions