Game Recognition

I want to thank those students who created games and puzzles for part of their grade for the 3rd Six Weeks. They were wonderful! Each student is listed with what they contributed in parenthesis.

Claudia B. (Work It Out)
Hannah C. (Math 200)
British B. (Geometrivia)
Victoria G. (Checkerboard Question)
Will M. (Kenken Puzzle)
Juan U. (What's My Number? clues)
Danielle W. (What's My Number? clues)

Have a wonderful weekend! Can you believe we are already halfway through the first month of 2010?

Reviews for Semester Exams

My Algebra I classes have taken their exams, so the review is now unavailable.

For a copy of the Geometry review key, please click here.

If you have a question about any questions on your review, you may e-mail me from now until 10:00 PM tonight at whatsmynumber@gmail.com.

Good luck on your exams!

Announcements for Week of January 11, 2010

Welcome to a new week in this new year! Here is what is happening this week...

Algebra I:
1. Your formative assessments will be taken on Monday and Tuesday of this week. It counts as a TEST grade for the third six weeks.

2. Your semester exam is on Wednesday, January 13. Remember, that this counts as 25% of your semester grade. You should by now have a copy of the semester exam review. If not, please e-mail me at whatsmynumber@gmail.com.

3. The reviews for your formative assessment are due on Monday, January 11. The review for your semester exam is due on Wednesday, January 13.

Geometry Pre-AP:

1. Your formative assessments will be taken on Monday and Tuesday of this week. It counts as a TEST grade for the third six weeks.

2. Your semester exam is taken on the day based on the NGC exam schedule...

2nd Period: Wednesday, January 13
3rd/4th Period: Thursday, January 14
6th Period: Friday, January 15

You should have a copy of the review for the semester exam by now. If you don't, please e-mail me at whatsmynumber@gmail.com.

3. The homework that was assigned on January 4, 2010 will be due this Wednesday, January 13.
4. The third blog question is due on Wednesday, January 13.

5. If you did not do the second blog question, you can do it now, but it must be in by Wednesday, January 13. There will be 10 points taken off for it being late.

6. Your two VIP posters are due on Wednesday, January 13.

7. Any extra credit (puzzles, games, supplies) are due on Wednesday, January 13.


*All classes
Be sure to check out this week's "What's My Number?". Remember, you get points towards a test grade and a 100 on a homework grade if you are the winner in your class!

Review for Geometry Formative Assessment #2

The review key is no longer available.

Remember, the formative assessment has been moved to MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010.

If you have any questions about any of the questions on either part of the review, please e-mail me at whatsmynumber@gmail.com.

Weekly Assignments #17

Happy New Year to everyone! I hope you had a restful break, but we must get back to work! The next two weeks are going to be very important as far as grades are concerned.

We have a FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT on Thursday, January 7, for all classes!

Semester Exams begin on Wednesday, January 13.

Here are the assignments for the week of January 4, 2010:

Algebra I:

1. It will be announced on Tuesday, January 5.
2. Each day through Wednesday, students will be given a review sheet to prepare for the formative assessment.

Geometry Pre-AP:
1. Textbook: pg. 331-334, #10-12, 15, 17, 18, 20-26 even, 28-34 all
2. Review for the formative assessment will be given on Tuesday, January 5.
3. The second blog question is due on Tuesday, January 5, 201o.
4. The third blog question is due on Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

Geometry Question #3

If you're looking for Geometry Question #2, click here.

Thank you for visiting the blog. Remember, you have until Wednesday, January 13, 2010, to answer the following TWO-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 two-part question...

a. The date January 1, 2010, can be written in shorthand as 01/01/10. You can add the 01 (month) and the 01 (day) together then multiply by 5 to get the 10 (year). What are two other dates (after January 1, 2000) that follow the same pattern as this one? Your answers should be written in the form "January 1, 2010".

b. Find the equation in slope-intercept form (you know, y = mx + b) of a line that passes through the points (-9, 6) and (15, 16). Explain your steps on how you find this equation.

Geometry Quiz: Section 5.4

Hello all! The quiz for section 5.4 for Geometry Pre-AP students is up on Study Island. Remember, you have until Monday, January 4, 2010, at 8:00 AM to complete it. Absolutely no excuses will be accepted if this is not done. Here's how it works...

1. Go to www.studyisland.com
2. User Name: FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME@NGC (Ex. RALPH.MARTIN@NGC)
Password: Your Student ID Number
3. Click on "My Class" in the left margin.
4. Find your class period.
5. Look for Quiz: Section 5.4.
6. Answer the 10 questions only ONCE.
7. Good luck!


If you have any questions about this, please e-mail me at whatsmynumber@gmail.com

Happy holidays!