Math is everywhere. Although the following video is meant to be funny. Many professions use math in ways that we might not think about.
How do I know if there is homework?
Check the homework calendar.
For the dates that the homework is due please click here.
What if I am absent?
You may see what we did on the class calendar . You are responsible for completing any missing work. Most of our lessons and notes are also online. You may view these and print the notes.
How do I know my current math grade?
You may ask the teacher or you may view your grades online .
Is math hard in this grade?
Only if you make it so . Like anything else, the more you practice the better you get. Do the homework and classwork, ask questions, do your projects and you will do fine,
What do I need to do to pass my TAKS test?
Study. Prepare as the year goes by . It is very difficult to try and fill in learning gaps weeks or months after we talked about it in class. Your preparation for this exam begins on the first day of instruction .
Why do I have to do it this way? That isn‘t how my teacher showed me last year.
Occasionally students remember parts of what they have learned and fill in the rest with what they think they should do. That is the reason why teachers review information at the begining of the year. Before you see a problem solving process, teachers have already thought about the best way to present it to you. We know that manipulatives help you to establish the reason for the process, and helps one to remember it, and games are meant to reinforce a concept that has already been learned. You cannot replace knowing the right process with a game or manipulative. Knowing a mathematically correct process is required. We know that there are some standard algorithms that you should know , and that if they are not done exactly then we are likely to make mistakes.
This video from a media personality demonstrates why knowing certain algorithms (processes) the way that we teach them are important.
Whether you have been good at math or not you need to study "Research suggests that the slowest 10 percent of the students may need 5 to 6 times as much time to learn the same material as the fastest 10 percent. Each person is highly likely to have strengths and weaknesses. Overcoming your weakness increases your strength.
The more different ways that the material to be learned can be experienced the easier it is to remember the material. If you have time, read the material that you have underlined to a tape recorder. Then play back and listen to the material. Some people are so good at learning by listening that this is the only way they have to study. .Reading, underlining, and taking notes:
As you read the material, you must take written notes and underline. Use only the left half of the page. Transfer to the right side of the paper comments your teacher made about the material during lecture. You must always be ahead of your teacher in your reading.
. . . Research shows that the more different ways you present information to the brain the easier it is to learn. In other words hear it, see it, say it, write it, practice it, highlight it, quiz it, etc. Underlining is a skill that must be developed. The tools of underlining should vary based on your preference. Use highlighters or colored pens . Overlearning: The more you overlearn the material the easier it is to take a test with confidence and in a relaxed manner. In addition, the more you overlearn something, the longer you will remember it. " (http://tep.uoregon.edu/resources/faqs/outsidehelp/study.html)
Do self-check quizzes count in your grade? No, but you should still email your results to me to let me know how you are doing with these concepts. There is a set of boxes for this at the bottom of the screen.
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A podcast is a way of distributing video so that any Person can receive it On Demand.
Why do I need math?
How do I know if there is homework?"
What if I am absent?
How do I know my current math grade?"
Is math hard in this grade?
What do I need to do to pass my TAKS test?
Why do I have to do it this way? That isn‘t how my teacher showed me last year .
Why do I need to study?
How can I study math?
What is a podcast?
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Why do we need math ?
Math is everywhere. Although the following video is meant to be funny. Many professions use math in ways that we might not think about.How do I know if there is homework?
Check the homework calendar.For the dates that the homework is due please click here.
What if I am absent?
You may see what we did on the class calendar . You are responsible for completing any missing work. Most of our lessons and notes are also online. You may view these and print the notes.How do I know my current math grade?
You may ask the teacher or you may view your grades online .Is math hard in this grade?
Only if you make it so . Like anything else, the more you practice the better you get. Do the homework and classwork, ask questions, do your projects and you will do fine,What do I need to do to pass my TAKS test?
Study. Prepare as the year goes by . It is very difficult to try and fill in learning gaps weeks or months after we talked about it in class. Your preparation for this exam begins on the first day of instruction .Why do I have to do it this way? That isn‘t how my teacher showed me last year.
Occasionally students remember parts of what they have learned and fill in the rest with what they think they should do. That is the reason why teachers review information at the begining of the year. Before you see a problem solving process, teachers have already thought about the best way to present it to you. We know that manipulatives help you to establish the reason for the process, and helps one to remember it, and games are meant to reinforce a concept that has already been learned. You cannot replace knowing the right process with a game or manipulative. Knowing a mathematically correct process is required. We know that there are some standard algorithms that you should know , and that if they are not done exactly then we are likely to make mistakes.
This video from a media personality demonstrates why knowing certain algorithms (processes) the way that we teach them are important.
Why do I need to study?
"Did you know that the human brain learns academic material faster and better if done in brief blocks of time spread over longer periods, rather than in a few lengthy sessions?" (http://www.bewell-dowell.org/sos/pdf_files/The%205%20Day%20Study%20Plan.pdf)
Whether you have been good at math or not you need to study "Research suggests that the slowest 10 percent of the students may need 5 to 6 times as much time to learn the same material as the fastest 10 percent. Each person is highly likely to have strengths and weaknesses. Overcoming your weakness increases your strength.
In other words, you can succeed if you pay the price necessary for success." (http://tep.uoregon.edu/resources/faqs/outsidehelp/study.html)
How can I study math?
Review a little at a time."Audio option:
The more different ways that the material to be learned can be experienced the easier it is to remember the material. If you have time, read the material that you have underlined to a tape recorder. Then play back and listen to the material. Some people are so good at learning by listening that this is the only way they have to study. .Reading, underlining, and taking notes:
As you read the material, you must take written notes and underline. Use only the left half of the page. Transfer to the right side of the paper comments your teacher made about the material during lecture. You must always be ahead of your teacher in your reading.. . . Research shows that the more different ways you present information to the brain the easier it is to learn. In other words hear it, see it, say it, write it, practice it, highlight it, quiz it , etc. Underlining is a skill that must be developed. The tools of underlining should vary based on your preference. Use highlighters or colored pens . Overlearning: The more you overlearn the material the easier it is to take a test with confidence and in a relaxed manner. In addition, the more you overlearn something, the longer you will remember it. " (http://tep.uoregon.edu/resources/faqs/outsidehelp/study.html)
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self-check quiz.Do self-check quizzes count in your grade?
No, but you should still email your results to me to let me know how you are doing with these concepts. There is a set of boxes for this at the bottom of the screen.
What is a podcast?
A podcast is a way of distributing video so that any Person can receive it On Demand.See the included video:
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