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.)