Monday, December 17, 2012
Week of December 17, 2012
This is the last week of the semester! Are you ready for finals?
Monday is the deadline for the final semester project, and the rest of the week we will be reviewing and taking finals. Please see the post for the Final Semester Project for grading details. The grading rubric was just added. Please let me know if you have any questions.
HAPPY STUDYING & GOOD LUCK ON FINALS!!!
Monday, December 10, 2012
Week of December 10, 2012
This week is our last full week of class together, so we have a lot to accomplish. We will be finishing up the notes on Polynomial Functions and students will be given time in class to work on the final semester project. The project will be assigned in different parts so that the overall task will not be so overwhelming. It would be a good idea to work on each part the day it is assigned so that you can manage your time wisely...DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT!
*Please do not ask about exam exemptions. You will be notified on Monday of exam week (12/17/12).*
DEADLINES TO REMEMBER:
Friday 12/14/12 (Polynomial Functions Practice Problems Due)
Monday 12/17/12 (Final Semester Project Due)
*Please do not ask about exam exemptions. You will be notified on Monday of exam week (12/17/12).*
DEADLINES TO REMEMBER:
Friday 12/14/12 (Polynomial Functions Practice Problems Due)
Monday 12/17/12 (Final Semester Project Due)
Friday, December 7, 2012
FINAL SEMESTER PROJECT
DEADLINE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
Helpful Links:
Week of December 3, 2012
We are finishing up our last unit of the semester (Polynomial Functions). Each student has been given Guided Notes and a set of practice problems. The practice problems will be checked in on Friday 12/14/12 (all even or all odd problems must be complete). Please do not wait until the last minute to start on them. You have been given enough information from the notes to be able to work on a few each day.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
More Algebra 2 Project Resources
Unit 3: Exponential Functions
The deadline for this project is WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012!!!
Exponential Functions Project
World Population Data
The deadline for this project is WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012!!!
Exponential Functions Project
World Population Data
Monday, November 5, 2012
Week of November 5, 2012
This week students will be finishing up their work on the Systems of Equations unit. The TARGET DEADLINE for all assignments to be checked in (graphic organizer, practice problems, and project) is WEDNESDAY (11/7/12)!!! Each student will be required to attempt the quiz and will receive the materials for the next unit (Exponential Functions).
On Thursday and Friday of this week, students will be working on the Exponential Functions unit. There will be guided notes, practice problems in stations (graphing, properties of exponents, and real-world applications), as well as a project. Please see the blog post entitled "More Algebra 2 Project Resources" for further details.
Please remember that tutoring is available...and if you scored below an 80% on any quiz, I encourage you to retake it!!!
On Thursday and Friday of this week, students will be working on the Exponential Functions unit. There will be guided notes, practice problems in stations (graphing, properties of exponents, and real-world applications), as well as a project. Please see the blog post entitled "More Algebra 2 Project Resources" for further details.
Please remember that tutoring is available...and if you scored below an 80% on any quiz, I encourage you to retake it!!!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Week of October 22, 2012
Monday- Target Deadline for Inequalities Unit! All assignments were checked in for credit and each student was given the Inequalities quiz. Everyone will have an opportunity to retake it as many times as necessary, but keep in mind, progress needs to also be made on the following unit (Systems of Equations). I will be checking for progress on Monday of next week since there is no school on Friday.
Tuesday- ACT Plan Testing for Sophomores
Wednesday- Students worked on their graphic organizers and practice problems in stations for the Systems of Equations unit. It is expected that each student fill in the graphic organizer based on prior knowledge and additional resources BEFORE I take time to go through everything as a class.
Remember that tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays....any other time is by appointment!!
Tuesday- ACT Plan Testing for Sophomores
Wednesday- Students worked on their graphic organizers and practice problems in stations for the Systems of Equations unit. It is expected that each student fill in the graphic organizer based on prior knowledge and additional resources BEFORE I take time to go through everything as a class.
Remember that tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays....any other time is by appointment!!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Week of October 15, 2012
This week students are working on the Inequalities & Absolute Value unit. Just a reminder that the graphic organizer, practice problems, and project need to be complete. There are several students that have been working diligently and will be ready to move on to the next unit (Systems of Equations) on Monday!
Friday, October 12, 2012
ALGEBRA 2 PROJECT RESOURCES
UNIT 1: INEQUALITIES & ABSOLUTE VALUE
DiGiorno Law of Pizzaplicity Handout
UNIT 2: SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS (2 AND 3 VARIABLES)
DiGiorno Law of Pizzaplicity Handout
UNIT 2: SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS (2 AND 3 VARIABLES)
Please follow this link to
complete your project for this unit. It
should take you to the WebQuest for Cell Phone Plans. Make sure you follow the directions
carefully!
*You must be logged in to your WCPS Google account to gain access!
Week of October 8, 2012
This week we are transitioning into the second half of the semester and beginning Algebra 2 topics. The students have been working on pre-assessment stations to determine their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to their algebraic knowledge. Those students who have completed all of the stations will be able to get a jump-start on the actual units on Friday.
For each unit, all students must complete the following:
Details and copies of handouts will be posted each week. Students will be able to work at their own pace to complete each component of the unit, but there will be a target deadline for them to attempt the quiz. For those parents who say that their child always says they have no homework...THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TO WORK ON! The rest of the semester will be very rigid because every student is accountable for learning the outlined objectives of this course. Whether or not their is a state-administered assessment, each student will be required to take a final at the end of this course. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by either submitting a comment on this blog or through email (michellemccullough@wcps.org).
I hope everyone is motivated to do better this grading period as we are all turning over a new leaf!
For each unit, all students must complete the following:
- Guided Notes/Graphic Organizer (Classwork grade)
- Practice Problems/Performance Tasks (Homework grade)
- Project/Lab (Projects & Labs will be compiled into a portfolio and students will receive a final project grade at the end of the semester)
- Quiz (this may be taken as many times as necessary to pass and/or achieve the desired grade)
Details and copies of handouts will be posted each week. Students will be able to work at their own pace to complete each component of the unit, but there will be a target deadline for them to attempt the quiz. For those parents who say that their child always says they have no homework...THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TO WORK ON! The rest of the semester will be very rigid because every student is accountable for learning the outlined objectives of this course. Whether or not their is a state-administered assessment, each student will be required to take a final at the end of this course. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by either submitting a comment on this blog or through email (michellemccullough@wcps.org).
I hope everyone is motivated to do better this grading period as we are all turning over a new leaf!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Week of October 1, 2012
Students will be finishing the 3-D City building project this week. The following is a list of deadlines for this week:
Monday (10/1/12): Buildings complete
Tuesday (10/2/12): Building compilation complete
Wednesday (10/3/12): Mini-Units complete (Take-home final assigned)
Thursday (10/4/12): Building measurements & writing assignment complete (handout to be given in class)
Friday (10/5/12): Take-home final Due!
This Friday (10/5/12) is also the last day of the grading period, so any missing work or quiz retakes need to be submitted by the end of the day!!!
Here is a copy of the Take-home final...if you need an extra copy, feel free to print it out!
Geometry Take Home Final
Monday (10/1/12): Buildings complete
Tuesday (10/2/12): Building compilation complete
Wednesday (10/3/12): Mini-Units complete (Take-home final assigned)
Thursday (10/4/12): Building measurements & writing assignment complete (handout to be given in class)
Friday (10/5/12): Take-home final Due!
This Friday (10/5/12) is also the last day of the grading period, so any missing work or quiz retakes need to be submitted by the end of the day!!!
Here is a copy of the Take-home final...if you need an extra copy, feel free to print it out!
Geometry Take Home Final
Monday, September 24, 2012
Week of September 24, 2012
Monday: Students were given a checklist of things to work on throughout the week.
- Portfolio Project (Due Friday 9/28)
- Building Project Materials & Outline of 3-D Structure (Due Wednesday 9/26)
- Mini-Units Complete: Circles, Surface Area/Volume, Quadrilaterals (Due Wednesday 10/3)
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
IMPORTANT DEADLINES!!!
WEDNESDAY 9/26/12: PROJECT MATERIALS DUE & BUILDING BEGINS FOR FINAL GEOMETRY UNIT PROJECT (REQUIREMENTS WILL BE POSTED LATER THIS WEEK)
FRIDAY 9/28/12: PORTFOLIO PROJECT DUE (PLEASE SEE RUBRIC BELOW)
FRIDAY 10/5/12: GEOMETRY TAKE-HOME FINAL DUE
Friday, October 5 is the last day for any missing assignments or quiz retakes to be submitted due to the ending of the grading period. Teacher's grades are due the following Tuesday, so FRIDAY 10/5/12 is the ABSOLUTE DEADLINE!!!
Applications of Law of Sines and Law of Cosines Rubric
Project Reminder
FRIDAY 9/28/12: PORTFOLIO PROJECT DUE (PLEASE SEE RUBRIC BELOW)
FRIDAY 10/5/12: GEOMETRY TAKE-HOME FINAL DUE
Friday, October 5 is the last day for any missing assignments or quiz retakes to be submitted due to the ending of the grading period. Teacher's grades are due the following Tuesday, so FRIDAY 10/5/12 is the ABSOLUTE DEADLINE!!!
Applications of Law of Sines and Law of Cosines Rubric
Project Reminder
Monday, September 17, 2012
Week of September 17, 2012
Monday: Students worked in teams on a lab activity (to apply the Law of Sines & Cosines) where they had to complete a rescue mission. Also, progress reports went out today. Please return them signed! If you have access to the Parent Assistance Module, grades have been updated, so please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns.
Homework: You should be working on your project, which is due next Friday! Also, make sure you study the notes from the lessons on our trig unit so that you will be prepared to retake the quiz.
Tuesday: Students were able to finish the lab activity from yesterday, and once they turned it in, they were given time to work on their portfolio projects in class.
Wednesday: Students were given time to work on their projects in class.
Thursday: Students were given time to work on their projects in class. (Please make sure that you pay attention to the rubric.)
Homework: Finish up your project over the long weekend. You should also be gathering your materials for the 3-D City project--we will begin building on Wednesday!
Friday: Teacher Work Day (no school for students)
Homework: You should be working on your project, which is due next Friday! Also, make sure you study the notes from the lessons on our trig unit so that you will be prepared to retake the quiz.
Tuesday: Students were able to finish the lab activity from yesterday, and once they turned it in, they were given time to work on their portfolio projects in class.
Wednesday: Students were given time to work on their projects in class.
Thursday: Students were given time to work on their projects in class. (Please make sure that you pay attention to the rubric.)
Homework: Finish up your project over the long weekend. You should also be gathering your materials for the 3-D City project--we will begin building on Wednesday!
Friday: Teacher Work Day (no school for students)
**JUST A REMINDER: THE GRADING PERIOD ENDS IN TWO WEEKS!!! MAKE SURE YOU GET ALL MISSING ASSIGNMENTS IN AND RETAKE ANY QUIZZES!!! TUTORING IS AVAILABLE!!!**
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Portfolio Project: Application of Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
THIS PORTFOLIO PROJECT IS DUE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 28, 2012
(You are expected to work on it at home, but there will be certain days dedicated to working on this in class...PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO START THIS!)
Monday, September 10, 2012
Week of September 10, 2012
Monday: We went over the homework that was assigned on Friday to make sure everyone understood how to write the Trig Ratios. Then, students were introduced to ways of finding parts of triangles (sides and angles) using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines.
Homework: Make sure the handout from Friday is complete and study the trig ratios and formulas!
Tuesday: Students worked through a Collaborative Annotation activity for the Law of Sines and Cosines.
Homework: Go through the examples from class and see if you can follow along with the solution process. Also, make sure that you are memorizing the formulas for the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. You should be prepared to explain the reasons to use a certain law based on given information.
Wednesday: Students continued working through the Collaborative Annotation activity, and then we discussed their solutions as a class.
Homework: Law of Sines and Cosines Review Worksheet (complete 3-4 problems with work shown on a separate sheet of paper). Also, remember that Unit 1 Test corrections are due tomorrow (Thursday 9/13/12)!!!
Thursday: We worked through additional practice problems for Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. Also, students were assigned their portfolio project on the Applications of Law of Sines and Law of Cosines (please see separate blog post for a copy of the handouts). If students scored an 80% or above on the Unit 1 Test, they were assigned Level B for the portfolio, and if they scored anything below 80%, they were assigned Level A. However, Level B is available for all students to attempt.
Homework: Complete 3-4 more problems from Wednesday's homework. It will be checked in on Friday along with all other classwork and handouts that have been assigned for this unit (Similarity & Congruence, Trig Ratios, and Law of Sines & Cosines).
Friday: Students were given a quiz on Trig Ratios and the Law of Sines & Cosines.
Homework: Start on your project!
How to Find Different Parts of a Triangle (Blog)
Homework: Make sure the handout from Friday is complete and study the trig ratios and formulas!
Tuesday: Students worked through a Collaborative Annotation activity for the Law of Sines and Cosines.
Homework: Go through the examples from class and see if you can follow along with the solution process. Also, make sure that you are memorizing the formulas for the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. You should be prepared to explain the reasons to use a certain law based on given information.
Wednesday: Students continued working through the Collaborative Annotation activity, and then we discussed their solutions as a class.
Homework: Law of Sines and Cosines Review Worksheet (complete 3-4 problems with work shown on a separate sheet of paper). Also, remember that Unit 1 Test corrections are due tomorrow (Thursday 9/13/12)!!!
Thursday: We worked through additional practice problems for Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. Also, students were assigned their portfolio project on the Applications of Law of Sines and Law of Cosines (please see separate blog post for a copy of the handouts). If students scored an 80% or above on the Unit 1 Test, they were assigned Level B for the portfolio, and if they scored anything below 80%, they were assigned Level A. However, Level B is available for all students to attempt.
Homework: Complete 3-4 more problems from Wednesday's homework. It will be checked in on Friday along with all other classwork and handouts that have been assigned for this unit (Similarity & Congruence, Trig Ratios, and Law of Sines & Cosines).
Friday: Students were given a quiz on Trig Ratios and the Law of Sines & Cosines.
Homework: Start on your project!
How to Find Different Parts of a Triangle (Blog)
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Week of September 3, 2012
Monday: No School (Labor Day)
Tuesday: Students worked on an activity for triangle/polygon similarity. They cut out different triangles and categorized them into three groups (acute, right, and obtuse). Then, they measured all the sides and angles in order to discover the conditions for similarity.
Homework: Finish the Similarity Graphic Organizer & Proportion Problems
Wednesday: We continued our lesson from yesterday, and students learned about the different similarity and congruence theorems. Then, they worked at various stations to complete practice problems on using proportions and proving similarity and congruence.
Homework: Study the theorems!
Thursday: Students continued to work in stations.
Homework: Make sure all handouts and grapic organizers are complete
Friday: Students were assigned to groups based on the topics learned in each station. They created a poster of examples and explanations and presented a mini-lesson to the class. Then, we started a new lesson on trigonometric ratios.
Homework: Trigonometric ratios handout (have ready for Monday)
Tuesday: Students worked on an activity for triangle/polygon similarity. They cut out different triangles and categorized them into three groups (acute, right, and obtuse). Then, they measured all the sides and angles in order to discover the conditions for similarity.
Homework: Finish the Similarity Graphic Organizer & Proportion Problems
Wednesday: We continued our lesson from yesterday, and students learned about the different similarity and congruence theorems. Then, they worked at various stations to complete practice problems on using proportions and proving similarity and congruence.
Homework: Study the theorems!
Thursday: Students continued to work in stations.
Homework: Make sure all handouts and grapic organizers are complete
Friday: Students were assigned to groups based on the topics learned in each station. They created a poster of examples and explanations and presented a mini-lesson to the class. Then, we started a new lesson on trigonometric ratios.
Homework: Trigonometric ratios handout (have ready for Monday)
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Week of August 27, 2012
Monday: We continued our activity with number tricks and algebraic reasoning.
HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR THE UNIT 1 TEST ON THURSDAY (8/30/12)!!!
Tuesday: Students worked through additional practice problems on algebraic proofs.
HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR THE UNIT 1 TEST ON THURSDAY (8/30/12)!!!
Wednesday: We reviewed for the Unit 1 Test.
HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR THE UNIT 1 TEST ON THURSDAY (8/30/12)!!!
Thursday: Unit 1 Test
Friday: Students watched video clips on different career fields that involve geometry and other mathematical topics. They were to write a paragraph on how they saw math being used, then reflect on the significance of math in the real world and how it is used in their chosen career. We also started a new unit on similarity and congruence.
HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR THE UNIT 1 TEST ON THURSDAY (8/30/12)!!!
Tuesday: Students worked through additional practice problems on algebraic proofs.
HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR THE UNIT 1 TEST ON THURSDAY (8/30/12)!!!
Wednesday: We reviewed for the Unit 1 Test.
HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR THE UNIT 1 TEST ON THURSDAY (8/30/12)!!!
Thursday: Unit 1 Test
Friday: Students watched video clips on different career fields that involve geometry and other mathematical topics. They were to write a paragraph on how they saw math being used, then reflect on the significance of math in the real world and how it is used in their chosen career. We also started a new unit on similarity and congruence.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Week of August 20, 2012
Monday: Students were given a quiz on analyzing arguments. Then, they worked on the mini-project called Reasoning in Advertising (see handout from last week's post).
Homework: Bring in magazines for tomorrow!!!
Tuesday: Students were introduced to geometric reasoning through line and angle relationships. They were given a handout of additonal examples, then worked in stations with a partner on practice problems.
Homework: Study your notes!!! There will be a quiz this week:)
Wednesday: Students were able to retake the quiz on analyzing arugments after a whole-class review session. Then, we worked further with geometric reasoning.
Thursday: We did more practice problems on line and angle relationships on whiteboards as a class. Then, students were introduced to algebraic reasoning through an activity with number tricks.
Friday: We continued the activity on number tricks. The students were to come up with an algebraic expression based on the given steps. Then, they were able to create a number trick of their own (including the expression and starting/ending table) to present to the class.
**Unit 1 Test next week....date TBA**
REMEMBER TO COME TO TUTORING IF YOU NEED HELP...ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO STRUGGLED ON THE QUIZ THIS WEEK!!!
Homework: Bring in magazines for tomorrow!!!
Tuesday: Students were introduced to geometric reasoning through line and angle relationships. They were given a handout of additonal examples, then worked in stations with a partner on practice problems.
Homework: Study your notes!!! There will be a quiz this week:)
Wednesday: Students were able to retake the quiz on analyzing arugments after a whole-class review session. Then, we worked further with geometric reasoning.
Thursday: We did more practice problems on line and angle relationships on whiteboards as a class. Then, students were introduced to algebraic reasoning through an activity with number tricks.
Friday: We continued the activity on number tricks. The students were to come up with an algebraic expression based on the given steps. Then, they were able to create a number trick of their own (including the expression and starting/ending table) to present to the class.
**Unit 1 Test next week....date TBA**
REMEMBER TO COME TO TUTORING IF YOU NEED HELP...ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO STRUGGLED ON THE QUIZ THIS WEEK!!!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Week of August 13, 2012
Monday: We continued our CSI Activity (check out the mock crime scene below)!
Tuesday: Students were able to collect evidence for their case file and work on their projects in class. They were also given blank copies of the Incident Report and Evidence Collection Log (these forms must be included in the case file project).
Wednesday: Students were able to work on their projects in class.
Thursday: We began learning how to analyze arguments and test their validity. Students went through an exercise where they were given several quotes and short passages, and they had to identify the premise(s) and conclusion.
Friday: Students submitted their case file projects. We also continued our lesson on analyzing arguments. Students learned about conditional statements and began an activity on Reasoning in Advertisements.
**REMINDER: IF YOUR PROJECT IS NOT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED BEFORE MIDNIGHT, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 10 POINT DEDUCTION EACH DAY IT'S LATE!!!!**
Reasoning Strategies (Course 3)
POW1-Reasoning (Course 3)
Wednesday: Students were able to work on their projects in class.
Thursday: We began learning how to analyze arguments and test their validity. Students went through an exercise where they were given several quotes and short passages, and they had to identify the premise(s) and conclusion.
Friday: Students submitted their case file projects. We also continued our lesson on analyzing arguments. Students learned about conditional statements and began an activity on Reasoning in Advertisements.
**REMINDER: IF YOUR PROJECT IS NOT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED BEFORE MIDNIGHT, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 10 POINT DEDUCTION EACH DAY IT'S LATE!!!!**
Reasoning Strategies (Course 3)
POW1-Reasoning (Course 3)
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Week of August 6, 2012
Monday: Getting to Know You/Team Building Activities & Housekeeping Items
Tuesday: Course 3 Pre-Assessment
Wednesday: Course 2 Review (Quadratics), Intro to CSI Unit
Homework: Practice Problems for Quadratics (#s 1-16)
Thursday: Went through solutions to problem set; Course 1 Review
Friday: We started our CSI Activity (Students worked in stations to learn how to fill out police reports and work through case files to decide on a guilty suspect....ask your child about it!)
Homework: Case File Writing Assignment (DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012)
Tuesday: Course 3 Pre-Assessment
Wednesday: Course 2 Review (Quadratics), Intro to CSI Unit
Homework: Practice Problems for Quadratics (#s 1-16)
Thursday: Went through solutions to problem set; Course 1 Review
Friday: We started our CSI Activity (Students worked in stations to learn how to fill out police reports and work through case files to decide on a guilty suspect....ask your child about it!)
Homework: Case File Writing Assignment (DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012)
Sunday, August 5, 2012
WELCOME BACK (2012-2013)
Hello everyone!
Summer is officially over, and it is time to begin a new year at WSE! I am so excited to get to know all of my new students! I have a lot of new ideas that I cannot wait to implement!
Now, getting down to business....this blog is where you will find assignments, copies of handouts, class updates, math resources, as well as college and scholarship information.
Below is a copy of the course syllabus. Feel free to leave comments and questions at any time!
Have a great year!
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