Thursday, January 30, 2014

Triangles and Angles
 
 

Learning Objective:
Know the difference between obtuse, acute and straight angles
Explain Complementary Angles
Explain Supplementary Angles
Know how to find a complementary or supplementary angle



math is fun - types of angles

angle video

practice with angles

math is fun - lesson and practice

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Percent Practice
 
Juggling Percent Sign With 3d Man Climbing Showing...

Learning Objectives:
Increase confidence with solving percent problems
       solving for part, whole and percentage
Use % skills to solve word problems


proportion method practice

Percent word problems - explain and 12 practice problems

IXL word problems

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Percentages
 


Learning Objectives
Define percentage - part - whole
Know how to set up a percent proportion
   
        ------- = ---------

Know the advantages to using the proportion method
Know how to use the proportion method to solve for the missing piece


math goodies lesson on percent

amby's explanation and practice using proportions

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Welcome to the Blog
 
Welcome stamp -
 
I am excited that you are here!!!!

Learning Objectives
Do at least one assessment from north star - (there are 6 to choose from)
      All of these are great and you can print a certificate at the end showing your skills
Feel comfortable with using your mouse - especially dragging and dropping
Practice your typing skills - know your wpm (words per  minute)
Know the basics about the atomic calculators TI30xs that we will using
      how to turn it on, how to use the fraction button, how to toggle


Computer skills Assessments from North Star

mouse games - try at least one game that is in the category for clicking and dragging  remember which game you tried and your opinion of it ;)

keyboarding skills link - this a great site for improving your skills

typing skills - click on the default button on the left side of the screen - be sure that your timer is set
for 60 sec.   When you are finished notice the box on the right it will tell you your wpm and how many mistakes you made.  Feel free to do try this more than once - bring your best score to class on Thursday :)

calculator video - part 1