Student+Activities

This page provides all of the activities that must be completed daily from December 6th to December 10th..

[[image:student-wiki-:math.gif width="148" height="208"]] ** Monday **
I would like for everyone to understand the "language" of Algebra and its terms. Do some research online and use the link provided below to find the definition of the words listed below.

[|Algebra 1 Definition Help] //*Please write the term on one side, and the **__definition on the back__**//**.**
 * You will need 8 index cards to write the definitions of these terms:
 * Rational Number
 * Irrational Number
 * Real Numbers
 * Variables
 * Expression
 * Terms
 * Coefficient
 * Consant


 * Tuesday **

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 * Take careful notes on what is said in this video, then share what you have with one other partner.

You __WILL__ have to watch this video **more** than **once!**
 *  **If the video does not work on this page for some reason here is the link: [] **
 * Don't only focus on definitions but also pay close attention to equations. For example you and your partner should be able to solve **AND** create equations similar to this:
 * __//Solve for x given **y=2** using this equation: **4x^2+y=18**//__
 * For practice you will create 1-2 of your **OWN** problems (so if you choose to work with a partner you should have //3-4// problems __in total__)


 * We will do a quick review the last 15 minutes of class to make sure everyone is on the right track.
 * Be sure to make a copy of your **OWN** problems to turn in to me so I can give you feedback!
 * HINT**: Put your problems on another sheet of paper for yourself just in case.

=** Wednesday **=
 * **Click on this link to take the practice quiz online:**
 * **[]**
 * Please make sure to get a print out of the completed submission of this quiz[[image:http://www.theoffside.com/files/2009/06/quiz-2.jpg width="181" height="161" align="right"]]


 * Create your own practice quiz** with Microsoft Word, Pages, etc. using the above link as a guide
 * **Guidelines:**
 * Create 5-8 questions
 * Provide an answer sheet on a separate page
 * Must be related to the language of Algebra and your own equations similiar to the ones we went over during the previous class and seen in the video.
 * DO NOT USE ANY OF THE QUESTIONS FROM THE PRACTICE QUIZ GIVEN!
 * Be creative :)
 * HINT:** You can create 2-3 questions based on the defintions you found for the 8 terms on Monday. Also be sure to make good use of the notes you took on Tuesday and don't forget the problems you created on Wednesday!---I gave you feedback on your problems for a reason!

=** Thursday **=

~Everybody will put together a small powerpoint presentation based on all of the work completed throughout this week.

 * ======**Guidelines:**======
 * Must include FOUR slides:
 * 1) First slide should have the title, "Language of Algebra", your name, and the teachers name
 * 2) ANY equation (could be from the book, the video, or even one you created!) and how to solve it using a formula or simplifying.
 * 3) Be sure to be thorough and use good visual representations
 * 4) You can have more than one equation, but have good time management and remember you only have **one slide** for this section
 * 5) Put the questions of the quiz you created on your own on the third slide
 * Also make sure the answers for each question are clearly visible somewhere near its question on this slide
 * 1) Write a SHORT summary on what you've learned about the language of algebra and if you found alternative ways to solve certain equations.
 * **NOTE:** Your powerpoint must show everything you learned. Really utilize your time and also be sure to be able to explain anything on your presentation!

= ﻿**Friday** =

**We will have a class discussion today. **

 * ======It is **required** that //everyone// participates======
 * Each student must speak AT LEAST once
 * Openly share what you learned, what was interesting, what you struggled with, and how you solved your problems
 * QUESTIONS ARE ENCOURAGED! :)
 * The last **5** minutes of class you will turn in all of your work (in this order):
 * **Index cards**: stapled together with your name visibily written
 * **Notes**: with your name visibly written
 * **Practice Quiz:** with your name visibly written[[image:http://graphics.hi5comments.net/graphics/weekend/06.jpg width="322" height="277" align="right"]]
 * **Quiz you created**: WITH YOUR NAME VISIBLY WRITTEN
 * Once all these papers are turned in, e-mail me your powerpoint presentations!

And last... Have a GREAT weekend!!!

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