Thursday, August 29, 2013

Conversions and the Metric System

Learning Objectives:
Be able to convert units within the standard system
Understand the basic Metric units
       Length
       Mass
       Capacity
         metric prefixes
Understand how to convert between metric units
Know what units would be appropriate for measuring different items in both the metric and standard systems

How to convert units

practice with standard units

metric video

math is fun - metric

Have a great Weekend!


Tuesday, August 27, 2013

You Found it!
 
our first topic is.....
 
Measurement

Learning Objectives for Aug 27th:

List the standard units of measurement for -
       Length
       Weight (mass)
        Capacity
List the units for measuring time
List the 2 main units for measuring temperature
Find at least one site that you like and would find helpful for your individual study plan


Standard units / temperature

math is fun 
I would suggest making a chart or writing out the units
Be sure to answer the 10 questions at the bottom

Time
lesson on units of time


Websites I use regularly or you can use for your study plan

First up -   khanacademy.org  This site has lots of great stuff - please set up an account (its free)  this way you can track your progress and you can also set me up to be your "tutor" so I can also track your progress.  Please follow the instructions below - If you already have an account skip to the next link.
     
Now you need to set me up as your coach

To do this log in and click on 'visit profile'

click on 'coaches'

type in burleyabe@csi.edu and click 'add coach'

Second - aplusmath.com  -  check out the flashcards and worksheets

Third - aaamath.com - lots of topics - look around

Fourth - http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/  - games - lots of games - try one -

Fifth - www.coolmath.com - again lots of info - I like the way she presents things -

Sixth and last - mathplayground.com - I like the word problems on this site

Ok - I have given you quite a list - take the time to explore and see what could benefit you as you work through your study plan

See ya in class on Thursday!