We did it!
I wanted 112 of my students to pass the Math TAKS test this year and we exceeded that goal! You have made me proud, but most importantly you should have made YOURSELF proud.
In case I don't say it when the year is over, I just want to say thank you for the privilege to teach you math this year. You are welcome to come back and visit the blog. Good luck next year and the years beyond!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
What's My Number? (Week of May 17, 2010)
WHAT'S MY NUMBER? is BACK!!!
For the rules of the game, click here.
Have a guess? Send an e-mail to whatsmynumber@gmail.com by Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 10:00 PM.
Here are the clues for the week of May 17, 2010:
1. I am a 3-digit number where the sum of my digits is a prime number greater than ten.
2. Two of my digits are prime numbers while the composite digit is a multiple of one of these prime numbers.
3. The sum of my first two digits is one more than my last digit.
4. My first digit is the number of class periods at the Ninth Grade Center during the 2009-2010 school year.
I am 739.
For the rules of the game, click here.
Have a guess? Send an e-mail to whatsmynumber@gmail.com by Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 10:00 PM.
Here are the clues for the week of May 17, 2010:
1. I am a 3-digit number where the sum of my digits is a prime number greater than ten.
2. Two of my digits are prime numbers while the composite digit is a multiple of one of these prime numbers.
3. The sum of my first two digits is one more than my last digit.
4. My first digit is the number of class periods at the Ninth Grade Center during the 2009-2010 school year.
I am 739.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Geometry Summative Review Sheet
Below is the link for the Geometry Summative Review. Remember, the test starts on Friday, May 21, 2010 during your math classes. And yes, the test counts!
The review does count for a grade. It is due Monday, May 24, 2010 at the end of your class period. NO LATE reviews will be accepted!
If you print this review out and complete it to turn in on Friday, May 21, you will receive TEN BONUS POINTS on the test!
Otherwise, I will have FIFTY (50) copies of it in class that you can get. There are NO BONUS POINTS awarded for getting a physical copy from me.
For the Microsoft Word version, click here.
For the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) verison, click here.
The review does count for a grade. It is due Monday, May 24, 2010 at the end of your class period. NO LATE reviews will be accepted!
If you print this review out and complete it to turn in on Friday, May 21, you will receive TEN BONUS POINTS on the test!
Otherwise, I will have FIFTY (50) copies of it in class that you can get. There are NO BONUS POINTS awarded for getting a physical copy from me.
For the Microsoft Word version, click here.
For the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) verison, click here.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Weekly Homework #35
Below is the list of assignments for the week of May 17, 2010. All assingments are due by Friday, May 21, 2010
Algebra I
1. pg. 674 - 675, #4-24 (even), 31-36 (all), 43, 44
2. The district summative assessment for Algebra I will be on Friday, May 21, 2010.
Geometry Pre-AP
1. pg. 692-693, #3-5, 7-10, 12-18
2. pg. 702-703, #4-18 (even), 20-23 (all)
3. The last blog question of the year is online now. Check out question #11 here.
4. The district summative assessment for Geometry Pre-AP will be on Friday, May 21, 2010.
ALL CLASSES
*Check out this week's "What's My Number?"
*The extra credit puzzle given on Friday, May 14 is due on Friday, May 21.
*The quadratic formula song must be sung by Thursday, May 20, in order to get the free quiz grade. The song must be done DURING CLASS and as a SOLO!
Algebra I
1. pg. 674 - 675, #4-24 (even), 31-36 (all), 43, 44
2. The district summative assessment for Algebra I will be on Friday, May 21, 2010.
Geometry Pre-AP
1. pg. 692-693, #3-5, 7-10, 12-18
2. pg. 702-703, #4-18 (even), 20-23 (all)
3. The last blog question of the year is online now. Check out question #11 here.
4. The district summative assessment for Geometry Pre-AP will be on Friday, May 21, 2010.
ALL CLASSES
*Check out this week's "What's My Number?"
*The extra credit puzzle given on Friday, May 14 is due on Friday, May 21.
*The quadratic formula song must be sung by Thursday, May 20, in order to get the free quiz grade. The song must be done DURING CLASS and as a SOLO!
Geometry Question #11
Thank you for visiting the blog. You have until Thursday, May 27, 2010 by 11:59 PM to answer the following THREE-PART question. Make sure that you use COMPLETE sentences. For example, "No", "Yes", or "I don't know" would not be acceptable for full credit.
Click on the link above and then post your comment. If you haven't signed up for the blog, click on the "Follow" button in the left margin.
If you choose not to "Follow" the blog, click the drop down arrow below the comment box and choose "Anonymous".
Either way you do it, be sure to include your first and last name, class period, and your answer to the question in the comment box.
If you have any problems commenting, please e-mail me.
Here is the three-part question... This counts as TWO homework grades and ONE quiz grade!
a. What is the equation of a circle whose center is located at (-2, 7) and has a diameter of 12 units?
b. Suppose I write the date May 16, 2010 as 05/16/2010. What was the last date that the world has seen that DID NOT include one prime number amongst its digits using this form (MM/DD/YYYY)?
c. What was your favorite moment that occurred in Mr. Swisher’s class this year? Please give at least THREE sentences for this part of the answer.
Click on the link above and then post your comment. If you haven't signed up for the blog, click on the "Follow" button in the left margin.
If you choose not to "Follow" the blog, click the drop down arrow below the comment box and choose "Anonymous".
Either way you do it, be sure to include your first and last name, class period, and your answer to the question in the comment box.
If you have any problems commenting, please e-mail me.
Here is the three-part question... This counts as TWO homework grades and ONE quiz grade!
a. What is the equation of a circle whose center is located at (-2, 7) and has a diameter of 12 units?
b. Suppose I write the date May 16, 2010 as 05/16/2010. What was the last date that the world has seen that DID NOT include one prime number amongst its digits using this form (MM/DD/YYYY)?
c. What was your favorite moment that occurred in Mr. Swisher’s class this year? Please give at least THREE sentences for this part of the answer.
Friday, May 7, 2010
What's My Number? (Week of May 3, 2010)
WHAT'S MY NUMBER? is BACK!!!
For the rules of the game, click here.
Have a guess? Send an e-mail to whatsmynumber@gmail.com by Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 10:00 PM.
Here are the clues for the week of May 3, 2010:
1. I am a 3-digit even number where the sum of my digits is often considered an unlucky number.
2. If you double the product of my first and last digits, then you will get my second digit.
3. The difference between the number of sides on an octagon and the number of sides on a nonagon is my first digit.
4. My last digit is the clue number we are currently on.
I am 184 .
Winners: None yet.
For the rules of the game, click here.
Have a guess? Send an e-mail to whatsmynumber@gmail.com by Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 10:00 PM.
Here are the clues for the week of May 3, 2010:
1. I am a 3-digit even number where the sum of my digits is often considered an unlucky number.
2. If you double the product of my first and last digits, then you will get my second digit.
3. The difference between the number of sides on an octagon and the number of sides on a nonagon is my first digit.
4. My last digit is the clue number we are currently on.
I am 184 .
Winners: None yet.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Geometry Pre-AP: Selected Questions from Chapter 7
I have had students ask me questions about this week's homework in Geometry. Below is a link to the worked-out answers to some of the questions. Enjoy!
Also, if you would like to have a trigonetric table online, click here.
You want a scientific calculator, click here.
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Here are the worked-out problems...
For the Microsoft Word version, click here.
For the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version, click here.
Also, if you would like to have a trigonetric table online, click here.
You want a scientific calculator, click here.
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Here are the worked-out problems...
For the Microsoft Word version, click here.
For the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version, click here.
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