Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Ac2E-IT seminars
This week, a group of 6th and 7th graders participated in the AC2E-Interdisciplinary Thinking seminars. I want to thank each and every student who participated. We learned about the 4 main types of angles; Wide-angle, Mid-range, Over-the-shoulder, and Close-up. Here are some of the videos, enjoy!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Week of Nov.4-Nov.8
Six weeks testing is finally here! It is now the students' chance to show how much they have learned during this short 6 weeks. The Pre-Algebra six weeks exam is on Tuesday and the Honors Math six weeks exam will be on Thursday. The students will have study guides for both exams so that they can do their best!
I would like to thank all students who brought a tape measure to school to help us measure the heights of objects using mirrors. We learned how to use the properties of similar triangles to find indirect measurements. You can find more information about indirect measurement here: Glencoe Practice on Indirect Measurement.
Next 6 weeks:
Properties of Numbers
Equations
Volume of Prisms
Ratios, proportions, and percents
Link to 6 Weeks Exams Forms:
Pre-Algebra
I would like to thank all students who brought a tape measure to school to help us measure the heights of objects using mirrors. We learned how to use the properties of similar triangles to find indirect measurements. You can find more information about indirect measurement here: Glencoe Practice on Indirect Measurement.
Next 6 weeks:
Properties of Numbers
Equations
Volume of Prisms
Ratios, proportions, and percents
Link to 6 Weeks Exams Forms:
Pre-Algebra
Friday, November 1, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Perplexing Puzzle Project, HESTEC, Week of Oct. 14-18
Last week, Ac2E Middle School went to HESTEC at the University of Texas, Pan-American. We went to various exhibits and had a great time. Thank you to all AC2E teachers, staff, students, and parents that made this trip excellent!
Yesterday, 7th graders were given puzzle pieces and challenged to make them 1 1/2 times bigger. They used the properties of similar figures and applied that to the activity. Then, the group had to put the puzzle back together with the new pieces.
Yesterday, 7th graders were given puzzle pieces and challenged to make them 1 1/2 times bigger. They used the properties of similar figures and applied that to the activity. Then, the group had to put the puzzle back together with the new pieces.
Tomorrow, we will graph coordinate pairs of the new and original side lengths and develop an equation from the graph.
In Pre-Algebra, we are focusing on adding integers. You can play games about adding integers at Math Playground at the following link:
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
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