Okay so it's not Math but it ~is~ history.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Off Topic: Friday Fun - Halloween Double Episode!!
Micheal Jackson's video for Thriller was ground breaking. It was the longest music video by far and represented some of the most intense story telling to help sell a song. I still remember being all of 10 years old and having horrible nightmares at a sleep over where the last thing we did was watch the video on MTV (it used to show music vidoes back then) before turning out the lights. Two hours later, Mr. Kohler was knocking on my parents' door with me in tow; I needed to sleep in my own bed.
So this week's Friday Fun features this classic creation with a few twists.
Both are under the cut to save on space though so click and see!
So this week's Friday Fun features this classic creation with a few twists.
Both are under the cut to save on space though so click and see!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Algebra and Geometry: Live Review
This is the official Post for Tonight's Live Review.
To ask a question, click on "Comment" below and leave your question with your first name and hour. Please don't post your last name. Then watch the official YouTube channel for updates. I'll try to post the links as they come up here as well.
Post #1: Do we have to graph points that are not in a function? Short answer: No.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZLx5IKewew
To ask a question, click on "Comment" below and leave your question with your first name and hour. Please don't post your last name. Then watch the official YouTube channel for updates. I'll try to post the links as they come up here as well.
Post #1: Do we have to graph points that are not in a function? Short answer: No.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZLx5IKewew
Algebra: Independent vs Dependent
We've spent a lot of time talking about how to tell the difference between the two. We need to fix that.
While chatting with a student afterschool today, I checked out wikepedia and found this:
Independent variables answer the question "What do I change?"
Dependent variables answer the question "What do I observe?"
Simple. Concise. Clear.
While chatting with a student afterschool today, I checked out wikepedia and found this:
Simple. Concise. Clear.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Off Topic: A storm not seen since 1975
Tonight's gales are being reported as on the level of those that sank the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. This got the history nerd in me got digging around for information on it.
To save on the space I'll put it under a cut:
To save on the space I'll put it under a cut:
Geometry: Vocab Pop Quiz Redos
Please note that this is different than what was announced in 1st hour.
Okay, so those were not as good as they should have been. The reality is, folks, that we can't start to move towards success on Proofs if we don't have these rules memorized. If we're working on a car together and I tell you I need a 3/4 in ratchet and I need it now, it doesn't do either of us any good for you to go online and look up what a ratchet is. It's just something you need to know.
Because of how important vocabulary is I'm adding one more requirement for recovering lost points: Posters.
Here's the breakdown:
If your quiz grade was 11-15:
Do the normal quiz redos.
If your quiz grade was 6-10:
Do the redo AND do one Theorem/ Postulate poster.
If your quiz grade was 5 or lower:
Do the usual redo AND do Two posters.
The requirements for the poster are:
All redos for chapter 3 content are due by Friday (test day)
Okay, so those were not as good as they should have been. The reality is, folks, that we can't start to move towards success on Proofs if we don't have these rules memorized. If we're working on a car together and I tell you I need a 3/4 in ratchet and I need it now, it doesn't do either of us any good for you to go online and look up what a ratchet is. It's just something you need to know.
Because of how important vocabulary is I'm adding one more requirement for recovering lost points: Posters.
Here's the breakdown:
If your quiz grade was 11-15:
Do the normal quiz redos.
If your quiz grade was 6-10:
Do the redo AND do one Theorem/ Postulate poster.
If your quiz grade was 5 or lower:
Do the usual redo AND do Two posters.
The requirements for the poster are:
- Use roughly a half sheet of poster board (so about 1.5 by 2.5 feet)
- Write out one theorem or posulate, including the name, and page number from the text. The theorem should be in "If _____then ______" form.
- Include an appropraite diagram.
All redos for chapter 3 content are due by Friday (test day)
BA Friday
All classes: BA Test on Friday.
Algebra: Chapter 4 - Functions. See your review material from Block 1 for a good overview of what's on the test.
Geometry: Chapter 3 - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. You must, must, must have all definitions, posulate and theorems memorized for the test. Trust me on this.
Algebra: Chapter 4 - Functions. See your review material from Block 1 for a good overview of what's on the test.
Geometry: Chapter 3 - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. You must, must, must have all definitions, posulate and theorems memorized for the test. Trust me on this.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Algebra: Live Review Thursday
My car is in the shop which is making it hard for me to schedule tutoring time with students in as much as I'm going to try something different. It may not work. It might.
Thursday afternoon I'm going to post the official "Live Review" post. Students are welcome to post questions in the comments section. Questions should be specific to our review material, either the study guide, the end of chapter review or an older quiz. Starting at 7:30pm I will begin answering questions on YouTube and posting them as I answer them. I will remain doing this until 9:00pm. If there are no questions posted, though, I may take a few breaks but I will do my best to be available to not only respond, but to explain.
We'll see how this goes and if this is a useful resource or not.
Thursday afternoon I'm going to post the official "Live Review" post. Students are welcome to post questions in the comments section. Questions should be specific to our review material, either the study guide, the end of chapter review or an older quiz. Starting at 7:30pm I will begin answering questions on YouTube and posting them as I answer them. I will remain doing this until 9:00pm. If there are no questions posted, though, I may take a few breaks but I will do my best to be available to not only respond, but to explain.
We'll see how this goes and if this is a useful resource or not.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Geometry: Status Update
I just thought you guys should know, this is my current Facebook Status:
Rob Osterman
Friday, October 22, 2010
Student Responsibilities
This is a short update on a few expectations for class:
1) Books are required in class.
This is for a few reasons. One of those is access to the book as a practice bank. Rather than relying on worksheets and handouts I would like to have students use these resources as well. In addition I would like to start working with classes to make the book a more useful tool and do some reading activities based in that text. Simply put, many do not know how to read a text book.
For those who ask, I will, next week, have CD's with copies of the book on them electronically if they would like to use those rather than the Holt Website. Students have also been given a login and password for the Holt Website to access their online book through.
2) Students are responsible for their own absent work
I post every assignment in Skyward when it is given. I attach the worksheet to the assignment. If your student is absent it is their responsibility to get the work they need from the website. For the cases where internet access is simply not available, I will, of course, make accomondations. My primary concern here is for students who miss class for a field trip, and then come in the next day with the common question "Did I miss anything?"
With this a few friendly reminders:
A) There is no pure extra credit, however students can 'earn' breaks with Brownie Points. These are most easily earned with board work, but also by participating in online discussions, helping organize the hard copies of class notes, and by other activities.
B) Students should be checking the website every few days for updates on tests, quizzes and other key events. I will continue to post heads up for announced quizzes and other items here.
C) Notebooks are not optional. Students should be painfully aware of this on Monday. I won't say why, only that we did take a lot of notes on Friday and it would be a shame for a student to not be able to show me their copy of those notes on Monday. Hint Hint....
D) Do check the YouTube Channel if you need additional help. The same problems are there laid out and the lesson can be paused, rewound and reviewed. In addition I can be easily emailed with something such as "In 3-4 Example 2 I got lost at 3:12. Can you explain that?" Then I know to go to the video, and to review what was happening at the 3 minute, 12 second mark.
And as one final reminder I am promised to be here afterschool every Tuesday if a student needs help. Mr. Cox has gratiously garunteed Thursdays, and we have NHS drop in tutoring on Wed. I'm of course available at other times, just let me know a day or so ahead.
Oh, and the Algebra BA on chapter 4 is not on Monday.
1) Books are required in class.
This is for a few reasons. One of those is access to the book as a practice bank. Rather than relying on worksheets and handouts I would like to have students use these resources as well. In addition I would like to start working with classes to make the book a more useful tool and do some reading activities based in that text. Simply put, many do not know how to read a text book.
For those who ask, I will, next week, have CD's with copies of the book on them electronically if they would like to use those rather than the Holt Website. Students have also been given a login and password for the Holt Website to access their online book through.
2) Students are responsible for their own absent work
I post every assignment in Skyward when it is given. I attach the worksheet to the assignment. If your student is absent it is their responsibility to get the work they need from the website. For the cases where internet access is simply not available, I will, of course, make accomondations. My primary concern here is for students who miss class for a field trip, and then come in the next day with the common question "Did I miss anything?"
With this a few friendly reminders:
A) There is no pure extra credit, however students can 'earn' breaks with Brownie Points. These are most easily earned with board work, but also by participating in online discussions, helping organize the hard copies of class notes, and by other activities.
B) Students should be checking the website every few days for updates on tests, quizzes and other key events. I will continue to post heads up for announced quizzes and other items here.
C) Notebooks are not optional. Students should be painfully aware of this on Monday. I won't say why, only that we did take a lot of notes on Friday and it would be a shame for a student to not be able to show me their copy of those notes on Monday. Hint Hint....
D) Do check the YouTube Channel if you need additional help. The same problems are there laid out and the lesson can be paused, rewound and reviewed. In addition I can be easily emailed with something such as "In 3-4 Example 2 I got lost at 3:12. Can you explain that?" Then I know to go to the video, and to review what was happening at the 3 minute, 12 second mark.
And as one final reminder I am promised to be here afterschool every Tuesday if a student needs help. Mr. Cox has gratiously garunteed Thursdays, and we have NHS drop in tutoring on Wed. I'm of course available at other times, just let me know a day or so ahead.
Oh, and the Algebra BA on chapter 4 is not on Monday.
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