who would have known it could be connected to a
delicious,
yummy,
juicy cheeseburger.
With ketchup on the side!
One RVMS student got creative and aligned the real number system to something we see everyday.
Way to go!
Every moment is an experience...an experience of observing, participating, learning, understanding, applying. This is true in math class as well. Join our math experience and be a part of the moments that shape our math learning.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Good Enough to Eat!
The Real Number System...
who would have known it could be connected to a
delicious,
yummy,
juicy cheeseburger.
With ketchup on the side!
One RVMS student got creative and aligned the real number system to something we see everyday.
Way to go!
who would have known it could be connected to a
delicious,
yummy,
juicy cheeseburger.
With ketchup on the side!
One RVMS student got creative and aligned the real number system to something we see everyday.
Way to go!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Family Math Dates Announced
Family Math is back by popular demand!
Join us for an evening... or two, maybe three, or even all four.
Each session is centered around one of the math standards
and you and your student will be measuring out the ingredients to a yummy recipe to take home and make!
A registration form will be sent home with your student's grade card
BUT.....
you can also find a registration form right here on this blog.
Simply go to the Family Math tab and click on the link.
Just send the form back with your student or simply email me with the dates you can attend.
The dates for this year are...
We hope to see you October 4th!
Join us for an evening... or two, maybe three, or even all four.
Each session is centered around one of the math standards
and you and your student will be measuring out the ingredients to a yummy recipe to take home and make!
A registration form will be sent home with your student's grade card
BUT.....
you can also find a registration form right here on this blog.
Simply go to the Family Math tab and click on the link.
Just send the form back with your student or simply email me with the dates you can attend.
The dates for this year are...
Session 1 - Oct. 4, 6:00-7:00 Session 3 – Jan. 10 , 6:00-7:00
Session 2 – Nov. 1, 6:00-7:00 Session 4 – Feb. 7, 6:00-7:00
We hope to see you October 4th!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Introducing...Mr. Archbold
Dear Parents,
My name is Andrew Archbold and I will be completing my Clinical Teaching Experience in Mrs. McCabe's math classroom this year. I am originally from Colorado but have spent the majority of the last three years in Sterling, KS. Some of my hobbies include baseball, running, and hiking. I will be slowly working my way into the classroom and look forward to working with your child for the next eight weeks and learning from him/her as they learn from me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Archbold
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
An Average Ad
Students used the concept of central tendencies as their focal point when they created an ad to promote a product. So many times when we hear the word "average price", we think they are talking about the mean, when the median and mode are actually averages as well. Class discussion following each ad addressed this and we looked at which "average" should have been used in the ad.
Talking points with your student...
1) What is the median of a set of data? How do you find this?
2) How do you find the mean?
3) The mode refers to what part of the data?
Students will be able to show what they know on the quiz next week block day!
To help your student, click on "Math Notes" in the above tabs for some definitions and a helpful website!
Have a great Labor Day weekend!
Talking points with your student...
1) What is the median of a set of data? How do you find this?
2) How do you find the mean?
3) The mode refers to what part of the data?
Students will be able to show what they know on the quiz next week block day!
To help your student, click on "Math Notes" in the above tabs for some definitions and a helpful website!
Have a great Labor Day weekend!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Real Number Metaphors...An Algebra Moment
Parents...
~ If you have a student in Algebra, ask them to tell you how the following pictures represent the Real Number System.
Students...
If you are in 8th Grade Math, just wait! You will be learning the same thing in about a week or so! :)
~ If you have a student in Algebra, ask them to tell you how the following pictures represent the Real Number System.
Students...
If you are in 8th Grade Math, just wait! You will be learning the same thing in about a week or so! :)
Friday, August 26, 2011
Friday's Moments...
Students in the 8th grade math class got started on their first math assignment/project today.
As a group they first decided on a item for their project, then they got busy finding ten different prices for this item.
The final project (due Friday, Sept. 2)...an ad for the "ad agency".
Math concepts covered? Central Tendencies.
Ask your student what central tendencies are. :)
In Algebra class, students finally received their textbooks today!
What a great day!
We'd been busy taking pre-diagnostic tests, going over class expectations, and cooperative learning activities, that we are just now diving in the wonderful world of learning that awaits us in the 800-page text.
So much to discover!
As a group they first decided on a item for their project, then they got busy finding ten different prices for this item.
The final project (due Friday, Sept. 2)...an ad for the "ad agency".
Math concepts covered? Central Tendencies.
Ask your student what central tendencies are. :)
In Algebra class, students finally received their textbooks today!
What a great day!
We'd been busy taking pre-diagnostic tests, going over class expectations, and cooperative learning activities, that we are just now diving in the wonderful world of learning that awaits us in the 800-page text.
So much to discover!
Today focus: Variables, Expressions, and Equations
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