Thursday, December 1, 2011

Time for Reflection

1) We have covered a lot of ground so far in this class. Out of all of the concepts we've covered, what has been the most difficult for you to grasp? What has been the easiest? Why?

2) What strategies have helped you keep up with the material in this fast-moving course? Is there anything you do inside or outside of class that helps you?

3) This course will continue to move at a quick pace. What are some good strategies that are already being used in class to help you understand the material? What improvements could be made in class to better help you understand the material?

Monday, September 5, 2011

Algebra Class Reflection

Answer these four questions in complete sentences.

1. Do you feel like the tests have been reasonably challenging? If they are challenging to you, what makes them challenging? If they are not challenging to you, what types of problems would make them more challenging?

2. Do you feel like Mr. Jobe adequately prepared you for the tests? Explain why or why not.

3. What has been your favorite part about math class so far? What has been your least favorite part?

4. What suggestions do you have to improve this class?

Monday, August 29, 2011

Properties Post

Properties covered so far:

  • Commutative
  • Associative
  • Reflexive
  • Symmetric
  • Closure
  • Transitive
  • Distributive
  • Identity
  • Property of Opposites
  • Property of Opposite of a Sum


Make a real-life example not shown in the videos you've seen for each property above. You will receive one point for each appropriate example. Make sure to include both of your names. Good luck, and be creative!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Invent a Review Game

Invent a new review game for the end of a chapter. How would it be structured? Would there be a clearly-defined winner? Make sure this game incorporates everyone in the class, where everyone is actively reviewing the material on some level.

(This blog will be graded based upon the thoughtfulness of your answer.)