Friday, December 31, 2010

A Question for the New Year

I know it has been a while since I've posted here, but hopefully in the new year I will be post more often with mathematical observations and contests.

So here's a question to get you thinking... when the current time in Los Angeles, California is eleven minutes and eleven seconds after eleven in the evening tonight (December 31, 2010), what will be happening at the same time in Dallas, TX?

Answer to appear soon.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

About Today...

Today marks a couple of milestones... my father-in-law has a birthday today and it is also my (Dallas) pastor and wife's wedding anniversary.

But there is something mathematically that happens today. Do you know what it is? Post your guesses here.

Monday, August 23, 2010

What's My Number? (Week of August 23, 2010)

Welcome to "What's My Number?", the exciting game that gives students an opportunity for bonus points in their math class. For rules to the game, click here.

Have a guess? Send your guesses to whatsmynumber@gmail.com by Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:00 PM. Good luck!

Here are the clues for the week of August 23, 2010:

1. I am a 3-digit number whose sum is the same as the number of total sides on five triangles.

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I am _______.

Winners: None yet.

Friday, August 13, 2010

It's Almost That Time...

Summer break is approcaching the end, so take in as much as fun as possible...

Then open up your mathematical mind and come in running for the 2010 - 2011 school year. You must believe that this will be the best school year yet and thinking anything less than that is just not acceptable.

We'll be here all year long for your math (and puzzle) needs. STAY TUNED for assignment postings, announcements, games, and more.

Go ahead, it's OK to think about the new year...

Monday, May 24, 2010

2010 Math TAKS Results

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!