Assignment: Slugville ws
*Three candidates are running for the mayor of Slugville. Your task is to figure out which central tendency (mean, median, mode) they used as the basis for their campaign slogan.
*Make sure you check the computations to see if the candidates are correct!
*You must explain your answers for b, c, d, and e.
*You will need to re-figure the mean, median, and mode for problem f. Be sure to list what those new figures are.
Due Friday
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Homework for Wednesday, 9/28
Assignment: TMath Survey
I hope you will all use this time wisely to work on your assignments for Mr. Gacek. However, I DO want you to be thorough as you fill out the math surveys for me. I like to know where you are in math, what your confidence level is, and how you feel about math in general. Thank you!
Due by this Friday, but preferably by Thursday, 9/29.
*check out the picture of my eggs on the Mo'Chicks page!
I hope you will all use this time wisely to work on your assignments for Mr. Gacek. However, I DO want you to be thorough as you fill out the math surveys for me. I like to know where you are in math, what your confidence level is, and how you feel about math in general. Thank you!
Due by this Friday, but preferably by Thursday, 9/29.
*check out the picture of my eggs on the Mo'Chicks page!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Homework for Tuesday, 9/27
Assignment: Clothing Prices
*This assignment requires you to read the data from the table and create accurate 5-number summaries. Please refer to the link on the Mo'Help page of this blog if you still have questions about creating those summaries.
*In order to answer the questions, you will need to create two box & whisker plots. Please label them, use the same scale, and put them next to each other on the graph paper so you can compare them easily.
*Yes, you are required to answer the challenge question too.
*Explain your reasoning for your answers (b, c, and 13) in a way that demonstrates your understanding of these graphs and how to read them. You may certainly use notebook paper or type your answers if you prefer.
Due Wednesday
*This assignment requires you to read the data from the table and create accurate 5-number summaries. Please refer to the link on the Mo'Help page of this blog if you still have questions about creating those summaries.
*In order to answer the questions, you will need to create two box & whisker plots. Please label them, use the same scale, and put them next to each other on the graph paper so you can compare them easily.
*Yes, you are required to answer the challenge question too.
*Explain your reasoning for your answers (b, c, and 13) in a way that demonstrates your understanding of these graphs and how to read them. You may certainly use notebook paper or type your answers if you prefer.
Due Wednesday
Monday, September 26, 2011
Homework for Monday, 9/26
Student Choice: Students were to choose homework that they felt was appropriate to their understanding of 5-number summaries and box plots. The choices were:
a) Applications of Data ws - homework to practice creating 5-number summaries and drawing box plots.
b) 5-Number Summary Practice ws - practice creating 5-number summaries with differing amounts of data.
c) Practice ws 11.2 - box-plot creation and analysis from the pre-algebra book. This assignment is a worksheet.
Due: Tuesday
a) Applications of Data ws - homework to practice creating 5-number summaries and drawing box plots.
b) 5-Number Summary Practice ws - practice creating 5-number summaries with differing amounts of data.
c) Practice ws 11.2 - box-plot creation and analysis from the pre-algebra book. This assignment is a worksheet.
Due: Tuesday
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Homework for Thursday, 9/22
I'm so sorry for leaving out a few details on the homework assignment tonight! My fabulous first period math students did not receive instructions on how to draw the box plots. Argh! You have a few choices ...
1) Click on this link: How to draw a box plot without graph paper! and follow the directions, doing your best to figure it out from that.
2) Contact someone from period 2 and ask them to explain it.
3) Find some graph paper and draw them like we practiced in class Wednesday.
4) Wait all the way until Monday and we will go over it in class then. (the primary disadvantage to this is that then you'll have double the homework on Monday)
In any case, please notice that I forgot to explain it to first period and it's not that I expect you to just know what to do ... so take a deep breath and select one of the options above. Thanks!
Homework: in order of importance -
1) Teach your parent(s) how to complete a 5-number summary from any amount of data. Remember that you are not allowed to have them read my link themselves, although you may reference it if you need to.
Examples for finding 5-number summaries
2) Box & Whisker Plot Practice worksheet
*See the top section of this post if you're confused, stuck, or just want to be certain you are doing it correctly.
Due: Parent Candy Point tonight at the 7:00 Back-to-school-night.
Box Plot Worksheet is due Friday, 9/23
1) Click on this link: How to draw a box plot without graph paper! and follow the directions, doing your best to figure it out from that.
2) Contact someone from period 2 and ask them to explain it.
3) Find some graph paper and draw them like we practiced in class Wednesday.
4) Wait all the way until Monday and we will go over it in class then. (the primary disadvantage to this is that then you'll have double the homework on Monday)
In any case, please notice that I forgot to explain it to first period and it's not that I expect you to just know what to do ... so take a deep breath and select one of the options above. Thanks!
Homework: in order of importance -
1) Teach your parent(s) how to complete a 5-number summary from any amount of data. Remember that you are not allowed to have them read my link themselves, although you may reference it if you need to.
Examples for finding 5-number summaries
2) Box & Whisker Plot Practice worksheet
*See the top section of this post if you're confused, stuck, or just want to be certain you are doing it correctly.
Due: Parent Candy Point tonight at the 7:00 Back-to-school-night.
Box Plot Worksheet is due Friday, 9/23
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Homework for Wednesday, 9/21
Two Box & Whisker Plots
*You should have two 5-number summaries: yours & your partners.How to create a 5-number summary
*You should complete two Box Plots on your graph paper.
How to Draw a Box Plot
*You should have the space for the class box plot (and 5-number summary) left on your papers.
These are DUE on Thursday, but do NOT hand them in ... yet!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Homework for Tuesday 9/20
Homework: Four Graphs and Three Observations
*You should have 2 separate graph sheets for your graphs
1) 3 graphs - your coins, your partner's coins, combined coins
2) Class Coins
*You also need to make 3 observations. These observations are your choice ... what interesting things did you notice? Remember Ella's observations!
*Missing data? Click on these links:
Period 1 coin data
Period 2 coin data
How to set up your graphs
*Still wondering what I'm looking for in your observations?
Observations of Histograms (this includes other information too, but you only need worry about the observations of histograms right now)
Due Wednesday!
*You should have 2 separate graph sheets for your graphs
1) 3 graphs - your coins, your partner's coins, combined coins
2) Class Coins
*You also need to make 3 observations. These observations are your choice ... what interesting things did you notice? Remember Ella's observations!
*Missing data? Click on these links:
Period 1 coin data
Period 2 coin data
How to set up your graphs
*Still wondering what I'm looking for in your observations?
Observations of Histograms (this includes other information too, but you only need worry about the observations of histograms right now)
Due Wednesday!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Homework? Monday 9/19
Wow, what a daunting task it was to collect class data for our pennies! Be sure to complete the homework for YOUR math period. Links to the data are embedded.
I expect you to be fully prepared and ready to continue at the beginning of class.
Period 1: Complete frequency table through 1969.
*Keep in mind that this data MAY need to be updated in class tomorrow. In other words, please do it in pencil.
*Period 1 Class Frequency Data
Period 2: Complete frequency table and Coin Data Graph Sheet.
NOTE: prepare the graph sheet, do not actually complete the graphs.
*See the links below for how to set up your graph sheet. If you make a mistake, you may get more graph paper in class tomorrow ... don't sweat it!
*Period 2 Class Frequency Data
*How to set up your graph paper
See you tomorrow!
I expect you to be fully prepared and ready to continue at the beginning of class.
Period 1: Complete frequency table through 1969.
*Keep in mind that this data MAY need to be updated in class tomorrow. In other words, please do it in pencil.
*Period 1 Class Frequency Data
Period 2: Complete frequency table and Coin Data Graph Sheet.
NOTE: prepare the graph sheet, do not actually complete the graphs.
*See the links below for how to set up your graph sheet. If you make a mistake, you may get more graph paper in class tomorrow ... don't sweat it!
*Period 2 Class Frequency Data
*How to set up your graph paper
See you tomorrow!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
No Homework Weekend
Just to verify that there is no homework this weekend. We will continue graphing on Monday.
I hope you had fun at Camp Arnold! (I sure did)
Mo ;-)
I hope you had fun at Camp Arnold! (I sure did)
Mo ;-)
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Homework for Tuesday, 9/13
Assignment #3: Data Lists
*On your piece of notebook paper you should have labeled and completed -
1) Random Chaos: The dates of your 20 pennies listed in the order you pulled them from your baggie.
2) Organized List: The dates of your pennies organized in order from newest coins (at the top) to oldest coins (at the bottom). Be sure to list EVERY date separately, even if the dates are the same.
*Bring this completed sheet to class on Wednesday, 9/14.
*On your piece of notebook paper you should have labeled and completed -
1) Random Chaos: The dates of your 20 pennies listed in the order you pulled them from your baggie.
2) Organized List: The dates of your pennies organized in order from newest coins (at the top) to oldest coins (at the bottom). Be sure to list EVERY date separately, even if the dates are the same.
*Bring this completed sheet to class on Wednesday, 9/14.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Homework for Monday, 9/12
Assignment #2: 20 pennies
*Your pennies belong in a sealed, plastic baggie with your name clearly printed on it.
*Bring these to class on Tuesday, September 13 so you can participate fully!
Note: Have you turned in your email address for me yet so I can hook you up with Teacherease? Please do asap!
*Your pennies belong in a sealed, plastic baggie with your name clearly printed on it.
*Bring these to class on Tuesday, September 13 so you can participate fully!
Note: Have you turned in your email address for me yet so I can hook you up with Teacherease? Please do asap!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
First Assignment, Sept 8
Assignment #1: Magic Trick!
*Perform the magic trick we learned in class for at least one adult.
*Explain how the magic trick works.
*Have the person sign your sheet.
Note: This assignment was due on Friday, September 9, HOWEVER ... because the water main broke and school was canceled, please bring it to class on Monday, September 12.
*Perform the magic trick we learned in class for at least one adult.
*Explain how the magic trick works.
*Have the person sign your sheet.
Note: This assignment was due on Friday, September 9, HOWEVER ... because the water main broke and school was canceled, please bring it to class on Monday, September 12.
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