1.1 List the math classes you have taken during high school. Write a few sentences describing your feelings toward math and why - either a good experience or a bad one. Think about what type of learner you are describe the best methods teachers use to help you understand the topics. Please describe your goals after this year - do you need this class to graduate and you are a senior, are you here for MCAS reasons, or what math class or classes do you plan on taking next year?
Freshmen year: Algebra I Honors Sophomore year: Geometry CP
My opinion towards math is not very positive and this is probably due to having not the best teachers. My sophomore year I had a great teacher but Geometry is extremely hard to perfect especially because of the multiple formulas. However, I do enjoy Algebra because it much more straightforward. The methods when I learn best is practicing more at home and with group members that way they are able to aid me when I do not completely understand something. Goals this year is to be able to understand Algebra II as much I can so I can score high on the SATs. Next year I’m planning to take pre-cal/trigonometry and hopefully be able to go back to the honors level.
1.2 Look at the following, which is an example that has been worked out step by step. Explain in full sentences each step that was taken in the problem and why that step was chosen. Be clear about the step you are looking at, for example "going from line 1 to line 2, ..." All these steps should be written in your online journal.
Recopy the problem
find the LCM: 10
multiply all the terms by 10
combine the common variables
subtract 40 from each side
divide each side by -1
solve
check your answer by plugging it in for the x variable
1.3 After spending time in class and at home solving a variety of equations, identify the type of problem that is the easiest for you to solve. Also identify the type of problem that you struggle with the most. Why is this type of problem the most challenging? Where do you make your errors most often? What tricks or reminders should you write here (in a different color) as a reminder to prevent that error in the future?
1.4 List the following words and give a mathematical definition in your own words on your wikispace.
Linear Function: function f is a linear function if f(x) = ax + b , for real numbers a and b.
Relation: The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected; a thing's effect on or relevance to another
Domain: set of possible values of the independent variable or variables of a function
Range: subtracting the largest number from the smallest number
Increasing: going up in value/postion
Decreasing: going down in value / position
Slope: difference in level or sideways position between the two ends or sides of a thing
Intercept: The point at which a given line cuts a coordinate axis; the value of the coordinate at that point
Degree: The amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present
1.6 Below there is a document which 4 linear graphs shown and 6 linear equations given. In a paragraph, describe how you matched each equation to its matching graph and the order in which you matched them. What graphical features did you look at or which parts of that equation did you focus on?
1. c 2. b 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. c 7.d 8. a
1.8 Using the graph below:
Complete the following table
Write a paragraph describing the walking pattern shown. Use as much detail as possible so that some one would be able to recreate this graph from your description.
Freshmen year: Algebra I Honors
Sophomore year: Geometry CP
My opinion towards math is not very positive and this is probably due to having not the best teachers. My sophomore year I had a great teacher but Geometry is extremely hard to perfect especially because of the multiple formulas. However, I do enjoy Algebra because it much more straightforward. The methods when I learn best is practicing more at home and with group members that way they are able to aid me when I do not completely understand something. Goals this year is to be able to understand Algebra II as much I can so I can score high on the SATs. Next year I’m planning to take pre-cal/trigonometry and hopefully be able to go back to the honors level.
1.2 Look at the following, which is an example that has been worked out step by step. Explain in full sentences each step that was taken in the problem and why that step was chosen. Be clear about the step you are looking at, for example "going from line 1 to line 2, ..." All these steps should be written in your online journal.
1.3 After spending time in class and at home solving a variety of equations, identify the type of problem that is the easiest for you to solve. Also identify the type of problem that you struggle with the most. Why is this type of problem the most challenging? Where do you make your errors most often? What tricks or reminders should you write here (in a different color) as a reminder to prevent that error in the future?
1.4 List the following words and give a mathematical definition in your own words on your wikispace.
1.6 Below there is a document which 4 linear graphs shown and 6 linear equations given. In a paragraph, describe how you matched each equation to its matching graph and the order in which you matched them. What graphical features did you look at or which parts of that equation did you focus on?
1. c
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. b
6. c
7.d
8. a
1.8 Using the graph below: