Problem of the day! December 6, 2006
Whitney put 4 packages of ornaments on her tree which cost $4.99 each, two packages of red flashing lights that cost two for five dollars, and two packages of tinsel which were 79 cents each. How much did it cost to decorate Whitney's tree?
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Monday, December 04, 2006
Picture Gallery
This beautiful Sunflower is from the patio planter on our porch at the apartment. These flowers grew from some bird seed that my friend had put out for the birds.
The Christmas Tree Adventure
Problem of the Day!
My friend Whitney bought a Christmas tree yesterday. She got 30% off the regular price for the tree and the regular price was $19.95. After she bought the tree she dragged and carried it to her apartment which was about 9 blocks from the store where she purchased the tree.
1. If a city block is about 1/20 mile, how far did Whitney carry the tree?
2. How much did the tree actually cost Whitney after the discount?
Add this problem to your regular homework and you will receive an extra point on your grade.
Friday, November 24, 2006
New additions to the blog.....fun!
November 24, 2006
For those of you who just want to play around and do some fun math games, I have added some resources to the resources section of the blog. I wanted to play with them some more, but I dont have enough time today so maybe you will want to check them out while you are out of school for the weekend! Check it out here.
For those of you who just want to play around and do some fun math games, I have added some resources to the resources section of the blog. I wanted to play with them some more, but I dont have enough time today so maybe you will want to check them out while you are out of school for the weekend! Check it out here.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Resources for students
Here is a list of Resources for students:
This is a site where you could do some review if you are stuggling in this class. It is fun, too. Check it out here.
Here is a place where you could have some fun and enjoy solving problems. Click here.
Here is a website where you can print out free worksheets to increase your skills in algebra. Just click here.
This site is for fun and is full of fun games for kids of all ages: Click here for Funbrain games.
One last place to look for fun doing math is: Math is Fun
I hope you check out some of these resources and have some enjoyable hours playing games , etc...
This is a site where you could do some review if you are stuggling in this class. It is fun, too. Check it out here.
Here is a place where you could have some fun and enjoy solving problems. Click here.
Here is a website where you can print out free worksheets to increase your skills in algebra. Just click here.
This site is for fun and is full of fun games for kids of all ages: Click here for Funbrain games.
One last place to look for fun doing math is: Math is Fun
I hope you check out some of these resources and have some enjoyable hours playing games , etc...
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Home Page
This is the home page for Maddux Blog. If you would like to find about more about me click here .
The purpose of this blog is to keep my Pre-algebra students up to date on What's happening in our class. In the What's Happening section parents can look to see some things that are happening day to day in our class. This could also be a place where students can look for information when they are absent. Just click on the whatshappening label on the left side of the page.
In addition there are links to a Problem of the Day and to Homework for each day. There is also a link to some Math Humor.
For those of you who are interested in the Policies and Procedures in our classroom we have a page for classroom policies where the rules for missed or late work, absences, tardies, grades, and classroom discipline and rewards are explained. This page will also let you know how to communicate with the teacher and what materials students are expected to bring to class.
click here.
Resources for Students: In this section I have put links to different resources on the web that students can use to help them study or review what they are learning. Click here.
A new feature in this blog is a photo gallery. I have provided a link for you to see some exciting photographs at the school. Just click here.
The purpose of this blog is to keep my Pre-algebra students up to date on What's happening in our class. In the What's Happening section parents can look to see some things that are happening day to day in our class. This could also be a place where students can look for information when they are absent. Just click on the whatshappening label on the left side of the page.
In addition there are links to a Problem of the Day and to Homework for each day. There is also a link to some Math Humor.
For those of you who are interested in the Policies and Procedures in our classroom we have a page for classroom policies where the rules for missed or late work, absences, tardies, grades, and classroom discipline and rewards are explained. This page will also let you know how to communicate with the teacher and what materials students are expected to bring to class.
click here.
Resources for Students: In this section I have put links to different resources on the web that students can use to help them study or review what they are learning. Click here.
A new feature in this blog is a photo gallery. I have provided a link for you to see some exciting photographs at the school. Just click here.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Using number lines
October 18, 2006
Today in our pre-algebra class we practiced using number lines to add and subtract positive and negative integers. We pretended the number line was a road and if our integer was positive we walked ahead, but if it was negative we had to walk backwards. The trick think was if we were subtracting....then we had to turn our hiker around. It was fun! So if you want to subtract a negative, you turn around and face the negative direction and walk backwards, which is the same thing as walking in the positive direction. For some of the students, this was a better way to see what was happening in their equations.
Today in our pre-algebra class we practiced using number lines to add and subtract positive and negative integers. We pretended the number line was a road and if our integer was positive we walked ahead, but if it was negative we had to walk backwards. The trick think was if we were subtracting....then we had to turn our hiker around. It was fun! So if you want to subtract a negative, you turn around and face the negative direction and walk backwards, which is the same thing as walking in the positive direction. For some of the students, this was a better way to see what was happening in their equations.
Friday, October 06, 2006
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