Thursday, December 6, 2012

Scavenger Hunt & Final Exam


Answer each of the following questions in complete sentences:
1) What was your favorite part of the Scavenger Hunt? (You can have more than one favorite.)
2) What was your least favorite part? (Again, more than one least favorite is acceptable.)
3) What would you change about the Scavenger Hunt to make it better? (Additions, Omissions, etc.)
4) Do you still have foundational gaps in your mathematical knowledge? (aka: Are there concepts from class that you still do not understand?) If so, what are they? Be honest. If not, how do you know you have mastered all of the concepts?
5) This is the first time that you have ever had to take a final exam. Name at least two ways that you will prepare for your mathematics final.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Integer Song Self-Reflection Questions


1. What math concepts were you trying to teach?

2. Did you feel like you successfully accomplished your goal? Why or why not?

3. What did you learn throughout this process?

4. What did YOU specifically do to contribute to this project?

5. What letter grade would you give yourself on group-work and why?

6. What one group skill do you think you need to improve on the most? (staying on task, contributing more, conflict solving, etc.)

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Properties Post

Properties:
  • Commutative Property
  • Associative Property
  • Inverse Property of Addition
  • Identity Property of Addition
  • Identity Property of Multiplication
  • Multiplication Property of Zero

Make a real-life example not shown in the videos you've seen for each property above. You will receive two points for each appropriate example. Make sure to include both of your names. Good luck, and be creative!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Integers Song Lyrics


Post your integers song here. Remember, it needs to have at least 4 stanzas, including the chorus.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Invent a Review Game

Invent a new review game for the end of a chapter. How would it be structured? Would there be a clearly-defined winner? Make sure this game incorporates EVERYONE in the class, where everyone is actively reviewing the material on some level. 

(This blog will be graded based upon the thoughtfulness of your answer.)