I will be giving finals in all of my math classes. The tests will have no more weight than a normal test, but will cover all past material. Your students have all been given review worksheets to prepare them for this test. In the IMP 3/4 class they have been given a take home final that is open notes and book.
A reminder to everyone: Grades are one forth HW, one forth participation, one forth assessments(quiz/test/project), and one forth portfolio.
Next quarter I am going to teach IMP 1(algebra/geometry), IMP 2(probability/Stats), IMP2/3(Trig/Geometry), and IMP3/4(Calculus/Advanced Algebra).
Next quarter I will try to get more people to use the blog. How to do that I dont know.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
HW November 25-30
IMP 2:
Prime Factorization due 28th
HW 21 past due
HW 20 past due
Hw 14 past due
Table sets past due
Compositions, POW 1 were given out today. They will be due on Monday.
Thursday we will have a quiz on Prime factorization.
IMP 2/3:
Matching Roots past due
Getting use to f(x) past due
Chapter 4.2 odds past due
FOG past due
Composition of functions due on Thursday
IMP 3/4:
Chapter 1 past due
Real 0's of Functions due on 11/27
Chapter 2 1-4 due on 11/29
All of Ch 2 due next Tuesday
DIY Crafts:
We are going on a Field Trip to SCRAP on Tuesday or Thursday of next week if I can get a parent driver.
Prime Factorization due 28th
HW 21 past due
HW 20 past due
Hw 14 past due
Table sets past due
Compositions, POW 1 were given out today. They will be due on Monday.
Thursday we will have a quiz on Prime factorization.
IMP 2/3:
Matching Roots past due
Getting use to f(x) past due
Chapter 4.2 odds past due
FOG past due
Composition of functions due on Thursday
IMP 3/4:
Chapter 1 past due
Real 0's of Functions due on 11/27
Chapter 2 1-4 due on 11/29
All of Ch 2 due next Tuesday
DIY Crafts:
We are going on a Field Trip to SCRAP on Tuesday or Thursday of next week if I can get a parent driver.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Please answer the question posted to the Right
This will help me prioritize my time. If no one is reading this blog I can update it less and communicate more through other means.
Q2 Syllabus
Course Title: IMP 2
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: IMP 2 Q1
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP2 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on exponents, factoring and distribution. There will be a focus on graphing these equation, interpreting graphs and using appropriate technology. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.
Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Select and apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems
Course Title: IMP 2/3
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: 2/3 Q1
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP 2/3 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on imaginary numbers, polynomials, roots and solving polynomials. We will continue to improve our set notation. There will be a focus on graphing these equation, interpreting graphs and using appropriate technology. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.
Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Select and apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Course Title: IMP 3/4 PreCalc/Calc
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: IMP 3 /4 Q1
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP 3 /4 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on reviewing advanced algebra focusing on notation, and using multiple methods. We will then do a unit on limits moving into derivatives. Students will be working through a Calculus text book and through Professor E Mc Squared's Calculus Primer if they have not al ready done so. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of projects, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.
Framework Goals:
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems
Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations.
Course Title: DIY Craft
Grade Level: MS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Art
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This is a studio art class with a focus on independent art. We will be doing a unit on clay, plaster, paper mache, plastics and other 3D works. There will be a trip scheduled to SCRAP. Students will be expected to design projects, self monitor their time and find some of their own materials.
Framework Goals:
Use dance, theater/drama, and visual arts to express ideas.
Demonstrate a willingness to take creative risks, try new things and be productive
Course Title: Internships
Grade Level: Junior or Senior (or with permission)
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Internship
Prerequisite: None
Description:
The Trillium Charter School Internship Program connects academic life with professional experience by providing high school students with the opportunity to develop their skills alongside working professionals in the community. By actively engaging their education and passions in the workplace, students in the program will be better prepared for employment, more confident in their skills and more knowledgeable of opportunities following high school.
Students will research, apply for and obtain an internship at an organization of their choice. Complete an Internship Contract, intern for the equivalent of 3 months for 4-6 hours per week, meet regularly with their internship advisor and complete evaluation forms.
Framework Goals:
Identify and participate in different levels of service involvement: Volunteerism, Community Service and Service learning
Identify and reflect on the impact of their service
Contribute constructively to an organization's unique structure, processes and mission.
Organize and manage details of service experience
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: IMP 2 Q1
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP2 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on exponents, factoring and distribution. There will be a focus on graphing these equation, interpreting graphs and using appropriate technology. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.
Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Select and apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems
Course Title: IMP 2/3
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: 2/3 Q1
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP 2/3 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on imaginary numbers, polynomials, roots and solving polynomials. We will continue to improve our set notation. There will be a focus on graphing these equation, interpreting graphs and using appropriate technology. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.
Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Select and apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Course Title: IMP 3/4 PreCalc/Calc
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: IMP 3 /4 Q1
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP 3 /4 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on reviewing advanced algebra focusing on notation, and using multiple methods. We will then do a unit on limits moving into derivatives. Students will be working through a Calculus text book and through Professor E Mc Squared's Calculus Primer if they have not al ready done so. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of projects, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.
Framework Goals:
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems
Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations.
Course Title: DIY Craft
Grade Level: MS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Art
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This is a studio art class with a focus on independent art. We will be doing a unit on clay, plaster, paper mache, plastics and other 3D works. There will be a trip scheduled to SCRAP. Students will be expected to design projects, self monitor their time and find some of their own materials.
Framework Goals:
Use dance, theater/drama, and visual arts to express ideas.
Demonstrate a willingness to take creative risks, try new things and be productive
Course Title: Internships
Grade Level: Junior or Senior (or with permission)
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Internship
Prerequisite: None
Description:
The Trillium Charter School Internship Program connects academic life with professional experience by providing high school students with the opportunity to develop their skills alongside working professionals in the community. By actively engaging their education and passions in the workplace, students in the program will be better prepared for employment, more confident in their skills and more knowledgeable of opportunities following high school.
Students will research, apply for and obtain an internship at an organization of their choice. Complete an Internship Contract, intern for the equivalent of 3 months for 4-6 hours per week, meet regularly with their internship advisor and complete evaluation forms.
Framework Goals:
Identify and participate in different levels of service involvement: Volunteerism, Community Service and Service learning
Identify and reflect on the impact of their service
Contribute constructively to an organization's unique structure, processes and mission.
Organize and manage details of service experience
Sunday, November 4, 2007
11/4
Sorry its been a while, things have been very busy. If there are any parent volunteers out there who what to upload the homework to this site it may become more useful to everyone.
This is the last week of the quarter and your students I'm sure are feeling stressed. There will be very few new assignments in my math classes so students can get caught up on the material. I will be giving a final in IMP 3/4 and will probably give a makeup test to IMP 2/3 and IMP 2.
In advising all students have to have passed the Constitution Quiz, completed a PLP form or two and have a working portfolio at this point. Next quarter we will be working harder on having set things in our portfolio like syllabi, framework, transcripts and PLP documentations.
The Internship Program is also going well. In order to pass this quarter students must have done one of two things: 1. setup an internship, turned in a contact sheet and a resume or 2. participated fully in classes/trips and turned in a resume. For students with more than 15 hours of service they need to be turning in their midway reports.
In 3D art our pieces are just about finished, our clay pieces still need to be glazed but hopefully we get to that this week.
This is the last week of the quarter and your students I'm sure are feeling stressed. There will be very few new assignments in my math classes so students can get caught up on the material. I will be giving a final in IMP 3/4 and will probably give a makeup test to IMP 2/3 and IMP 2.
In advising all students have to have passed the Constitution Quiz, completed a PLP form or two and have a working portfolio at this point. Next quarter we will be working harder on having set things in our portfolio like syllabi, framework, transcripts and PLP documentations.
The Internship Program is also going well. In order to pass this quarter students must have done one of two things: 1. setup an internship, turned in a contact sheet and a resume or 2. participated fully in classes/trips and turned in a resume. For students with more than 15 hours of service they need to be turning in their midway reports.
In 3D art our pieces are just about finished, our clay pieces still need to be glazed but hopefully we get to that this week.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
HW 9/27
IMP 2:
Funny Looking Ones
Convertion Table
WS Convert
Pre-Test on Conversions
IMP 2/3:
Quiz on Factoring and Distribution
Solving Polynomials
Factor Me
Factoring
Distribution
Vertex Form
IMP 3/4:
Matrix Multiplication
Group work on Matrix rules(Presentation, poster and write-up)
Encryption
Studio 3D:
Repeated shapes with toothpicks
We are going to SCRAP on Monday please bring $5.
Internships:
We have 3 or 4 speakers coming tomorrow
Your drafts of your resumes are due by Oct 5th
(Tony and Carly your final resumes are due on the 5th so we can go to the Coop)
Advising:
We did Buddies today and it was great
PLP's forms are due
Most people have started on one goal
Seniors should have a copy of their transcripts
Next week we are focusing on Portfolios
State testing will not strart until November
Picture Day is next Tuesday
Funny Looking Ones
Convertion Table
WS Convert
Pre-Test on Conversions
IMP 2/3:
Quiz on Factoring and Distribution
Solving Polynomials
Factor Me
Factoring
Distribution
Vertex Form
IMP 3/4:
Matrix Multiplication
Group work on Matrix rules(Presentation, poster and write-up)
Encryption
Studio 3D:
Repeated shapes with toothpicks
We are going to SCRAP on Monday please bring $5.
Internships:
We have 3 or 4 speakers coming tomorrow
Your drafts of your resumes are due by Oct 5th
(Tony and Carly your final resumes are due on the 5th so we can go to the Coop)
Advising:
We did Buddies today and it was great
PLP's forms are due
Most people have started on one goal
Seniors should have a copy of their transcripts
Next week we are focusing on Portfolios
State testing will not strart until November
Picture Day is next Tuesday
Monday, September 17, 2007
HW week 1
IMP 2/3
Tech 5.3
Distributing with area model
Distributing WS
Factoring WS
IMP 2
Decimal Estimates
Domain, Range Quiz
IMP 3/4
WS definitions
WS day 2 addition of Matrices
Magic squares
Tech 5.3
Distributing with area model
Distributing WS
Factoring WS
IMP 2
Decimal Estimates
Domain, Range Quiz
IMP 3/4
WS definitions
WS day 2 addition of Matrices
Magic squares
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