Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Variables and Expressions

Watch this video as many times as you need. WSQ in your notebooks.  

W = Work out any problems assigned during the video in your notes.
S = Summarize the video.  This can be done using bullets.  List at least 3 things you learned from this video or important things to remember about this lesson.
Q = Question you have or a question someone else might have about the information in the video. This can also be a question that sparks discussion or causes other to think about the topic more deeply.

Summary:
1. How are expressions different from equations?
2. What is substitution?
3. How do you evaluate a variable (or algebraic) expression?



Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Converting Units Using Tables and Proportions

Watch this video as many times as you need. WSQ in your notebooks.  

W = Work out any problems assigned during the video in your notes.
S = Summarize the video.  This can be done using bullets.  List at least 3 things you learned from this video or important things to remember about this lesson.
Q = Question you have or a question someone else might have about the information in the video. This can also be a question that sparks discussion or causes other to think about the topic more deeply.

*Please excuse the glitch with the pen about 3/4 of the way through the video.*

Summary:
1.  Explain how to set up a table to convert units.
2. How do you use a table to convert units?
3. Explain how to set up a proportion to convert units.
4. Describe 2 ways to use a proportion to convert units.

Work:  I apologize for the poor font on the last two problems.  Please see the problems below:

1. Carlos ran a 12 mile race.  How many kilometers did he run?  1 kilometer = 0.6 miles.

2. Some scientists recommend that you drink 8 cups of water each day.  How many ounces of water is this?  1 cup = 8 oz.



Sunday, January 25, 2015

Using Ratios and Proportions to Find Percents

Watch this video as many times as you need. WSQ in your notebooks.  

W = Work out any problems assigned during the video in your notes.
S = Summarize the video.  This can be done using bullets.  List at least 3 things you learned from this video or important things to remember about this lesson.
Q = Question you have or a question someone else might have about the information in the video. This can also be a question that sparks discussion or causes other to think about the topic more deeply.


Summary:
1) How do you write a fraction as a percent?
2) How do you write a percent as a fraction?
3) Describe how the CyberChase Kids used percents to help solve their problem.

You may want to watch the entire episode of CyberChase "A Piece of the Action" after completing your WSQ.


Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Rates and Unit Rates

Watch this video as many times as you need. WSQ in your notebooks.  

W = Work out any problems you are given in the video in your notes.
S = Summarize the video.  This can be done using bullets.  List at least 3 things you learned from this video or important things to remember about this lesson.
Q = Question you have or a question someone else might have about the information in the video.

Summary:  
1. What is a rate?
2. What is a unit rate?
3. How do you find unit rates?
4. Why is it important to know how to find unit rates?


Monday, November 3, 2014

GCF Using Prime Factorization

Watch this video as many times as you need. WSQ in your notebooks.  

W = Work out any problems you are given in the video in your notes.
S = Summarize the video.  This can be done using bullets.  See summary questions below.
Q = Question you have or a question someone else might have about the information in the video.

Summary:
1. What are the steps to using this method?
2. What are the pros of using this method?
3. What are the cons of using this method?


Thursday, October 9, 2014

Decimals and Percents

Watch this video as many times as you need. WSQ in your notebooks.  

W = Work out any problems you are given in the video in your notes.
S = Summarize the video.  This can be done using bullets.  List at least 3 things you learned from this video or important things to remember about this lesson.
Q = Question you have or a question someone else might have about the information in the video.



Using the Coordinate Plane

Watch this video as many times as you need, then WSQ in you notes. Use this document as a reference as you compelte these quadrants. Su...