September 29, 2014

Notes on Exponents/Powers

Today was a busy day in math class. We had two 90-minute blocks in order to accommodate the necessary time for the NWEA Reading Test. Tomorrow students will again have two 90-minute blocks to accommodate the time for the NWEA Math Test; one 90-minute block will be for Writing Workshop.


First we finished the Money Trick activity and tonight's homework assignment is as follows:
      In your MTN, answer the following question: "How is this money trick activity similar to the process we call order of operation?"  Students MUST explain in a complete paragraph (5+) sentences.

Second, Ms. Doiron explained a new activity: "Problem of the Week" which students are not required, but it is suggested to tackle these challenging, but fun problems. Responses are due Friday, and "puzzle solvers" will have their name posted on the team white board on Monday. This is not a graded activity, but anything that one does in order to gain more skills with manipulating and making connections with number relationships only benefits his/her math sense.  Please encourage you child to try them out.

Third, notes were given for exponents/powers.  I've posted three sets of notes from notes taken in class. Credit has been given to the students in the captions beneath the photos. Thanks to Amber, Alexa, and Ariana to their contributions.
Amber's Notes

Ariana's Notes
Alexa's Notes
And a copy of my personal notes:
Mrs. Warren's Notes

Fourth, we watched a TED Talk video, "The Science Behind Body Language" and students took notes in their ISN's for testable questions, experiment summary, and conclusions. Please refer to Ms. Doiron's Blog for more detail.