Scribe Post

First, we had a very simple, daily quiz on homework tasks previously assigned and the information covered in the blog. He showed us the correct way to post for points as well as how to make a scribe post. Also, we went over different ways to convert units using the metric system. Jojo showed us a brief explanation and a pictural representation of the relative unit sizes in relation to each other. We have also learned that the units from largest to smallest in the metric system are as follows: Kilometer, Meter, Centi, then Mili. 10 Milimeters make up one centimeter, 100 centimeters make up a meter, and 1000 meters make one Kilometer. Along the same lines, it takes 1000 milimeters to have 1 meter.

Furthermore, we have learned to convert from one unit system to the other using conversion factors such as 1in = 2.54cm. We also learned that when solving simple algebraic equations with all of the variables having the same units, the units then cancel out. We now know how units act.

Although we have other valuable resources such as a calculater or google, we must learn how to convert from one system of units to the other. One easy way to evaluate unit conversions is to be cognisant of the similarities between variables such as one apple = one apple, one orange = one orange and one foot = 12 inches. Using this system, we can properly covert units from one system to the other by properly crossing out the the waste variables and keeping the variables we need. For example, if you need to end up with an answer with the units of miles/hour and you start out with feet/second, you will have to multiply the feet/second by 3600seconds/1hour. That conversion will convert your feet/second into feet/hour. You then multiply your feet/hour by 1 mile/5280 feed and this will take care of your conversion from feet to miles. You end up with miles/hour after canceling out the seconds first and then the feet.

In order to notate an approximate answer, the symbol called the tilde (~), is used.

Length can be described without units if describing sections of length from one point to another. For example, AB = 5, BC = 10, so AB + BC = AC. Part of the line added to the remaining part's length, will equal the total length from A to C.

The next scribe is Cullen.

Units & Conversions Slideshow

1 Units, Measurements, & Conversions

View more presentations from Joseph Cadray.

How to write equations on PBWorks!

In order to write out a mathematical expression online you will have to follow a couple of steps.

Using the equation editor on the front page of PBWorks, construct your expression.

For example if you want to create a fraction press the fraction button. First button, top left. The equation box will produce a code (the code is called LaTex). If you press the fraction button you get \frac{a}{b} in the code window. Whatever you type in the place of {a} will be your numerator and whatever you type in the place of {b} will be the denominator. So, if I wanted to type the code for the conversion factor of cm to inches I would type \frac{1 in}{2.54cm}.

Now I have the LaTex code. I can copy the code. I can take it to any edit page and click insert plugin in the toolbar for the document.

Then scroll your mouse over teaching tools and you will have the option of "equation."



There you can paste your LaTex code and save it to the document. Don't worry, you will get better with this over time and you will not have to paste and copy each time. You will become more familiar with the codes over time.

Another thing that might help...If you click the source button on the edit page you will see all of the codes for the entire page, including LaTex codes. Spend some time there if you really want to understand how web page codes are written. I will also post some cool links on the blog and PBworks if you want to learn more about LaTex. Click the source button again to leave the code page and return to the original document page. I will spend some time with this in class if you still don't understand!

Units for Measuring Length Posting for Points -PoP

Suppose there were no units for measuring length. Hypothesize how lengths might be described. Then discuss how measuring length would be different without inches. Finally, discuss why having a range of units for measuring length, such as inches and feet, to choose from is necessary. Hypothesize about the possibility of developing a new standard unit for measuring length. Plan the unit. Explain whether the unit would be shorter than 1 inch, between 1 inch and 1 foot, between 1 foot and 1 yard, between 1 yard and 1 mile, or longer than 1 mile. Express the unit in terms of inches, feet, yards, or miles. Debate the advantages of the new unit.

Still Trying to Figure Out How This Works???

I hope it helps...

For you guys who really need help Blogging or Posting or Just doing Whatever around here. Here's some help.

Part 0: Getting On Blogger

For most of us who already made an Account. You already know. For the rest of us... Sigh/// You had to ask... No I asked. Hahaha. We'll first go here. Blogger Home If you didn't sign up. Then sign up. Hahaha. If you already did... Then look for the Sign in Box and sign in with the account you made.

Part 1: Editing Your Profile.

There are two ways to find the link to edit your profile. #1 is at the Dashboard. There's a link that says Edit your profile on the Right Side. #2 is if your viewing your profile. There's a link to edit your profile on the Left Side. Remember you can only edit your profile if your signed in. Duh. Hahaha. Well When you Click on those links you end up in the Edit Profile Page. You can change allot of stuff. Including your screen name for you guys who still need to edit your screen name. Esp. the Pre Cal 20S Guys. Once your done. Look for the Save Profile button and save.

Part 2: Making a Blog.

If you really wanna make a blog. I mean really... Like if your CRAZY ABOUT BLOGGING!!! Go to the Dashboard. Click on Create a blog. Make a title. Make an address. Write the silly little letters. Choose a template and I think your done. Blog made.

Part 3: Posting on a Blog.

Everyone needs help on this one right. Ya I know. A blog by my definition is a series of collective thoughts in your mind that you just wanna get out in the world weather it's funny, sad, happy or mad or something else that doesn't fit on any of those categories. Or. For everyone else out there. Something You do when you got nothing to do. But I like the first Definition better. Don't you. Well... To post on Blogger. Go to The Dashboard. It always starts with the Dashboard. Then go to. New Post. You should automatically be on the create a post page. Then you type a title. YES TITLES are IMPORTANT!!! They Define the Blog. Weather it's a SCRIBE Post or Just a Random thing that you wanna post. Titles are important. Because it makes things allot easier. Now the content. In the Big Rectangle with the white space is where you write your blog. I already stated that it can be funny, sad... I am not gonna go through that again.... Well anyways... After you write whatever. Click on Publish Post. And you don't like what you wrote. Go click on Save as draft. Which means you can still edit the post whenever you like but it will not be shown on the blog. Did I cover everything... Um Ya.

Part 4: Editing a Post.

Now this is fun. Hahaha. Thought I was finished eh? Of course not. Muhahaha. Too bad. Well to Edit a post that you posted. YES YOU cause only you can prevent... I mean. Edit your own posts. Cause Only you can sign in to your blogger account. Does that make sense... Whatever. So you click on Edit Posts. Find your post. And then. Click on Edit. Easy as that. Then you edit your post and click on Publish Post again. But you don't want that post to go back up you can again go to Save as Draft.

Part 5: Deleting a Post.

Quick and Simple. Your Work. Your Post. Only You can Delete your posts. Dashboard... Arg... Ok. Just find edit posts and look for the delete thing and that's that. Ok that was weak.

Part 6: Leaving a comment.

Comments are cool. Of course they are. They provide insight to everything we do on a blog. That's why I try to leave a comment in every post that comes up. They help writers become better writers. Etc. It's really a complicated process. Don't just write Good Job or Cool Post like I've been doing. I'm really getting lazy. Provide comments that leave a Blogger something to think about or improve. They could even edit their post just because of one comment. So remember this. Comment's are good.

Part 7. Yes. Other Stuff...

This stuff is practically random. Or just some stuff to do while editing a post. But it deserves it's own mention. Um. To add an image click on the add image button on the post. To add a link click on the add a link button on the post. To edit your HTML code click on the edit HTML tag. It's really useful for all of your HTML users out there. You can change the colours of your text on the colour text button. Also. You can also chang the size of the text. The Font. Bold, Italic. Did I miss anything? Oh ya. To change where your post is on the blog. Yes this is important. Change the time and date. It really works. Really.

Hey. Person reading my blog. Yes you. Am I missing anything? Well Leave a comment then. Hahaha. Well that's the end of that. If you need extra help. Call my cell. Hahahahahahahaha. Later.

Posted by Richard, a student contributing to his own class's blog from Canada!

Scribe Post-Monboss-Length

“Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” ~Albert Einstein

On this wonderful rainy day of August 28, 2009 we chewed upon the idea of a measurement being "exact" or an "estimate." As Camila previously posted about the Geometric Adventure we ventured upon, many of us were given different tools to measure those wonderful depictions of art. We were divided into groups and each of us were received one of these tools to measure our art: a hula-hoop, a camera adapter chord, a 12 inch ruler, and a meter stick. As one might concur, you just can't measure some of the art if one was stuck with measuring tools such as a hula-hoop or camera adapter chord. We concluded the fact that when a measurement is exact you know the indisputable length of something. When a measurement is estimated, you inference on the length of what you are measuring.
For me, when we went through this during class it helped me understand the difference between "exact" and "estimate" because in the beginning of the exercises I thought that all we were doing during class is taking cool pictures. I was frustrated by the idea that it was the third day of school and we hadn't "learned" any math. I would consider myself a conservative when it comes to studying or learning math, I am most comfortable with ole chalk and board. I would be lying if I said that I was thrilled when I heard about how we are going to be Global Learners by using the internet, this was something that was out of my comfort zone. I was irritated by this new method of learning because quite frankly, math is not my most favorite. Although I am still adjusting to this new method of learning, I have learned that the best way to get better at something is to be engaged. Though the whole idea of our math class has been new to me, it has been exciting to learn all about blogging. I have never had a class that strives to engage with every person.
After our back breaking efforts in attempting to produce astronomical examples of Geometric shapes in our day lives, we had the opportunity to vote on the pictures that we best liked. It was a privilege to look into each groups artistic minds and I was honestly impressed by the artistic talent that each group hand. Although my group's geometric art failed to have other eyes look upon it because on a surely unintentional technological mistake by an unnamed member of my group, and it gave me an understanding that my math teachers weren't lying when they said, "Math is everywhere."
Next Scribe: Keenan cuz he the man...

Scribe Post-Camila-Geometry

Aug, 27 2009
Today, in class we used technology to collaborate with our peers and find Geometry in our everyday lives.
Today's class brought to light and emphasised the point that geometry can be found everywhere we look. For example, I was looked for (and found) line segments, end points and different geometric shapes on everything from our schools buildings to peoples shirts.
We also focused on the idea of using technology within our class by using our cellphones (which are ussually prohited) to complete our assignment. Overall, I think it was an interesting class especially because if the different techniques we are using to learn geometry.

Scribe Post *Ayanna* Number Uno

Most of today focused on getting comfortable with the blog, as well as Googledocs. For this reason much of this information will be a found elsewhere on our blog.

Jojo stated the reason for which he created the blospot for us, with a pretty interesting video to further his reasoning, stating technology was of the learning tool of he future. So of course we should be comfortable using it, in and out of school. Also, working in this "collaboration" since everyone adds information to the page we all have the opportunity to learn and gain more. Less work for all of us.

He also showed us what were are enabled to do as a Collaboration

- Online answer guide for HW questions (which everyone has the chance to correct, if necessary)

- Significant Contributions (Problems & Answers)

- Constructive Modifications (Correct Incorrect Answers)

BE SURE TO SAVE ANY CONTRTIBUTION YOU MAKE!

We also discussed ways in which to gain intelligence

1. A necessity of any advancement in life: Access

2. How to understand and be able to use that information effectively.

Lastly, as to not being hypocritical, Jojo has allowed, even suggested bringing our cellular phones into class. Since it's obvious cell phones are going to be around for a while, that is until something better comes around, and see how it would work if we tried to integrate it into a lesson for tomorrow.

Did You Know? Posting for Points -PoP

Please comment on one or more of the video.

o * What surprised you the most? Why was it surprising?
o * Did you learn anything? If so, what?
o * As you think about it now, does this change the way you think about school, learning or the purpose of getting an education? Is there anything you want to do differently related to school this year?
o * What Shift is happening?

BTW, the song used in the video is "Right Here, Right Now" by Fat boy Slim.

First Day -Segment Art!

This is by no means a scribe entry but hopefully, this post will help you complete your homework of the segment art project we started in class today! It was great seeing everyone and I am available for help on Wednesdays and Thursdays at lunch. Please stop by for help! See you tomorrow!

Posting Guideline

Blogging is a very public activity. Anything that gets posted on the internet stays there. Forever. Deleting a post simply removes it from the blog it was posted to. Copies of the post may exist scattered all over the internet. That is why we are being so careful to respect your privacy and using first names only. We do not use pictures of ourselves. If you really want a graphic image associated with your posting use an avatar -- a picture of something that represents you but IS NOT of you.

Two teachers in the U.S.A. worked with their classes to come up with a list of guidelines for student bloggers.

One of them, Bud Hunt, has these suggestions, among others:

1. Students using blogs are expected to treat blogspaces as classroom spaces. Speech that is inappropriate for class is not appropriate for our blog. While we encourage you to engage in debate and conversation with other bloggers, we also expect that you will conduct yourself in a manner reflective of a representative of this school.


2. Never EVER EVER give out or record personal information on our blog. Our blog exists as a public space on the Internet. Don’t share anything that you don’t want the world to know. For your safety, be careful what you say, too. Don’t give out your phone number or home address. This is particularly important to remember if you have a personal online journal or blog elsewhere.


3. Again, your blog is a public space. And if you put it on the Internet, odds are really good that it will stay on the Internet. Always. That means ten years from now when you are looking for a job, it might be possible for an employer to discover some really hateful and immature things you said when you were younger and more prone to foolish things. Be sure that anything you write you are proud of. It can come back to haunt you if you don’t.


4. Never link to something you haven’t read. While it isn’t your job to police the Internet, when you link to something, you should make sure it is something that you really want to be associated with. If a link contains material that might be creepy or make some people uncomfortable, you should probably try a different source.

Look over the guidelines and add the ones you like in the comments section below this post. I think Bud's suggestions are excellent. We'll be using the one's I highlighted above as a basis for how we will use our blog.

Get Credit.... Guidelines

(NEW!) Posting and Commenting

On occasion there will not be a “Posting for Points” question.

Answer the “Posting for Points” question. Points are awarded based on a 4-points rubric.

4 points: Question answered with great detail. Application examples are given when appropriate. Calculations are correct. Correct grammar and punctuation.
3 points: Question is completely answered. Examples are given when appropriate. Calculations are correct. Few grammar and punctuation errors.
2 points: Question mostly answered. Calculations are correct. Few grammar and punctuation errors.
1 point: Question not answered. Several grammar and punctuation errors. Incomplete/incorrect calculations.

This blog is available to the whole world, so make sure you double and triple check your post before you submit!

Finally, you can only post 1 comment per entry for points.

REMEMBER, I OFFER VERY LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXTRA CREDIT IN THIS CLASS SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF "COMMENTS".

How to get credit for your comments;
In general, comments made on any entry is worth 2 points. This is one of the places where you can earn extra credit!
Use scribe entries to gain extra credit!

Comment by...
-Discuss what you learned in class. Be specific.

-Give your own example or apply it to something.
-Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
-If you are sharing a website, copy and paste it if you don’t know HTML tags.
-Never disrespect someone in your post.
-Sharing frustrations is OK, but blaming someone is NOT OK.

Please don’t just repeat what others have written; instead, try to contribute something new to the conversation. If you wish to write about specific homework problems, please confine your comments to general questions and suggestions about how to get started.

Reflections

The kind of post I'd like you to make should have one or more of these characteristics:

• Write about what you understand the least in the unit so far; your personal "Muddiest Point."


• A reflection on a particular class.


• A reflective comment on your progress in the course.


• A comment on something that you've learned that you thought was "cool".


• A comment about something that you found very hard to understand but now you get it! Describe what sparked that "moment of clarity" and what it felt like.


• Have you come across something we discussed in class out there in the "real world" or another class? Describe the connection you made.

Your posts do not have to be long. I'm far more interested in the quality of what you write rather than the quantity.

Make certain you always use 3 Labels on your post: [your first name], [unit tag], BOB

When you share where you are in your learning a few days before the unit test I can address those issues in class so, hopefully, you will get much more than one extra mark on the test. ;-)

Scribe Guidelines

(NEW!) Scribe Guidelines
The kind of post I'd like you to make should have one or more of these characteristics:

• * A reflection on a particular class (like the first paragraph above).

• * A reflective comment on your progress in the course.

• * A remark on something that you've learned that you thought was "cool".

• * A remark about something that you found very hard to understand but now you get it! Describe what sparked that "moment of clarity" and what it felt like.

• * Have you come across something we discussed in class out there in the "real world" or another class? Describe the connection you made.

One might describe the role of writing a scribe like this.

A scribe post is basically like you are teaching the class again, but this time in your words in a way that other people can understand it. You can also recap other important things that we talk about in class, so that if someone was away in our class, they would know what they missed. Also don't forget that when you scribe, you get the power to choose the next scribe.

Be sure to Title your scribe post properly ("First Name", "Unit Title"). Be sure to Label your post as Scribe Post.

When you are done as the class scribe, visit the class roles page to name a new scribe for the following day!

Dear Summer

"I know you gon' miss me
'Fore we been together like Nike Airs and Crisp Tees" - Jay -Z

It was a great summer! As usual, I spent a great deal of June working basketball camps. Most of July was spent travelling around the country with Monster Worldwide Inc.

In June, the varsity basketball team visited Mercer University, College of Charleston (legendary coach Bobby Cremins gave us a special tour of his office and also spoke with the team), and Georgia State University to compete in scrimmage.

Young boys and girls from around the community and some of the current and former varsity boys and girls participated in two weeks of basketball camps here at Paideia. I also got the opportunity to meet some new young people and colleagues while working as a counselor for the Jeff Lebo Auburn University Tiger basketball camp.

In July, while working for Monster Inc.'s Diversity Leadership Program, I was able to visit Chicago, Baltimore, and Dallas. There I participated as a logistics team member for the program that connected some of the top college students around the country with some of the top corporations from around the country! Paideia graduate, Sheereen Brown, was a student participant at the Atlanta program. It was great to meet some of our top young leaders and hear about their experiences and ideas about life.

The rest of the time was spent preparing for teaching GTA3 and putting together this wonderful blog! :-)

I almost forgot about something really fun and important. I am working with one of my former students here at Paideia on a special project. We are developing a coorelation matrix for trading pairs on the foreign exchange market. By evaluating correlation and variance, we can better predict the changing value of currencies in relation to each other. Cool stuff!

Twitter details about the summer, etc.

Now it is time to leave the summer and enjoy the beginning of the school year. Use this blog as a window of opportunity and keys for access to the world around you! Become a global learner!

Class Expectations

Geometry/Trigonometry/Algebra 3 (A.K.A GTA3)

According to Professor Lee of Washington University, "Mathematics is the single field of human endeavor in which we are the most certain of the correctness of our knowledge. History points us to Geometry as the first branch of mathematics that humans managed to systematize and place on a rigorous footing." We use geometry, trigonometry, and algebra everyday.

The main goal of this class is to help you acquire a deep understanding of and appreciation for geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. You will learn to think about it in a more confident and focused manner.

A secondary goal of this class is to help you become adept at mathematical communication. Opportunities to improve your communication skills on several levels will arise throughout the class (see below for details): speaking precisely about mathematical ideas in class; writing informally about mathematical ideas on the GTA3 Blog; and writing careful mathematical conclusions on homework assignments.

Class Roles & Grading Setup

Tests 25%
Benchmarks 20% (Small daily quizzes that check understanding of material recently covered)
Homework Checks & Math Dictionary 15%
Class Roles (Scribing, Archiving, Searching) 10%
General Posting and Commenting 10%
Participation (Behavior, Supplies, etc.) 5%
Final 15% (can replace your lowest test score)
=Total 100%

Homework
Homework will be assigned with every lesson, to be completed by the next class. Homework assignments will be graded using a 5-point scale. In order to earn full credit, homework must be turned in on time and every problem must have been at least written down and attempted. In addition, you must: write down the original problem (you need not include every word, however); include all relevant diagrams; show your work; include units when they are given; check/correct your work when answers are given in the book or covered during class; keep your work neat. Please box or circle your solutions (when reasonable).

Attendance
You must come to class if you are at school. If you are not here when I take attendance you will be marked absent. If you arrive late I will change the mark to tardy. If you have a note your tardiness will be excused. (Note: excessive absences can prohibit you from passing the class) For every unexcused absence you will lose a whole point from your final average. For every three unexcused tardies you will lose a whole point to your final average.

If you miss class you are still responsible for the homework. The best way to prepare for a trip is to get your assignment in advance.

BEHAVIOR
Disruptive or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. Offensive language is not used in my room.

NO CHEATING! Do not roam your eyes around the room. Please keep your eyes on your own paper to avoid even the appearance of looking at the answers of classmates it may be mistaken as cheating.

CELL PHONES
Cell phones must be turned off and put away at all times during class. A violation of this policy will result in the removal of the phone and it will be given to Paul Hayward.

EXTRA HELP
We all need a little extra help every now and then. While every effort will be made to answers questions during class, there may be times when you need further clarification. I will be regularly available to help students with math during:

Wednesday & Thursday @ Lunch

Please contact me as soon as you become uncomfortable and we will find a time even outside of these times to get you help. I’m more than willing to work with you, but I also expect you to make the effort and show me you are invested in learning. If you are having trouble with any part of my class, let me know and I will help you. I am a big helper, that’s my job.

The Path to Success!!

You can succeed in math and in this course if you:

1. Respect everyone in the class at all times. We all work at different paces and use different methods. Please respect those differences.
2. Always be on time and prepared for class.
3. Have read the lesson and done the homework.
4. Show all your work
5. Check your work carefully so that you know what’s hard for you and mark the items on your homework that you want to discuss in class.
6. Review your class notes every night before going to bed.
7. Always get extra help from the teacher when you feel you are falling behind.
8. Find one or two people to be your study partners and form a study group.
9. Make the class work for you by making sure you get your questions answered, and listening to what other students have to say. Your classmates have great ideas, sometimes better than my ideas, so, be attentive. They may also ask questions you want to ask. Listen to your classmates.
   
10. Participate regularly on the class blog
    
    

GTA Homework Assignments

Day 41

April 12 -Solving Triangles Review

Read and Notes: (after doing exercises, pages 266-269)

Exercises: Page 98 25-30 all, 36, 37, 40

Flickr: Architectural right triangle (PiTriArchitect)

Day 42

April 13

Read and Notes: pages 269

Exercises: Page 276 1 - 5, 7

Flickr:None

Day 43

April 14

Read and Notes: pages 270-273, and example 6 on page 275

Exercises: Page 276 23, 25, 28, 29

Flickr: None

Day 44

April 15

Read and Notes: pages 279-281

Exercises: page 285 1-5all

Flickr:None

Day 45

April 16

Read and Notes: pages 282-284

Exercises: Page 285 6-14 all

Flickr:None

Day 46

April 19

Read and Notes: None

Exercises: Correct and complete assignments on worksheet!

Flickr:None

Day 47

April 20

Read and Notes: None

Exercises: None

Flickr:None

Day 48

April 21

No Homework

Day 49

April 22

Read and Notes: None

Exercises: Page 319 Chapter Review 1-14 all (PB Works All)

Flickr:None

Day50

April 23

Read and Notes: None

Exercises: Page 320 Chapter Test 1-5, 9, 10 (PB Works All)

Flickr:None

Day 51
April 26 -Review

Day 52
April 27 -Review

Day 53
April 28 -Test CH. 5.1-5.3

Day 54
April 27 -Test Aftermath

Day 55
April 28

Scribe List

Official Scribe List

Christian
Isabel
Henry
William
Luke
Brandon
Brian
Nigel
Charles
Andrew
Miranda
McKenzie
Noemi