Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Tue April 4th
I wanted to give you an update on what's going on in class and I realized that I should also communicate to you about a change of expectations for these emails.
"Almost Daily Email" becomes mostly daily but loses content
The best solution for me is to switch from sending an explanation to simply sending an email containing the assignment for the day. I will try to send this out during or right after class so that you have the day's assignment, but I will not necessarily include narrative or explanation. So, the body of the message might be something cryptic like
Today's assignment: complete the chapter 7 practice problems (handed out in class) and study for your Chapter 7 test on Thursday
I'm sorry I haven't been able to send the same level of updates as I would like, I know that communication is important but at the moment I need to prioritize a bit. As always, if you have questions for me please feel free to send me an email.
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Wednesday, March 1
Study Guide On the ch. 6 test students will need to be able to:
- Perform matrix arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication (by a scalar or another matrix) by hand. This includes determining when two matrices cannot be added / multiplied etc. due to their dimensions.
- Represent and solve a system of equations using an augmented matrix and row reduction by hand (quickly solving a 2 variable, 2 equation system, and able to solve a 3-variable, 3 equation system given sufficient time)
- Solve a system of inequalities by graphing the inequalities and clearly finding the feasible region (again by hand)
- Solve a linear programming problem by writing a system of inequalities to represent the constraints, finding the feasible region, and determining a point to maximize or minimize a profit function.
- Recognize situations in which a transition diagram and transition matrix should be used. Use transition matrices and matrix operations to solve real-world problems.
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Mon Feb 27
In class I checked HW, reiewed 6.4 and 6.5 and we completed an example linear programming or profit/optimization problem. Students have a Chapter 6 test on Friday. We will spend Wednesday's class working to solve practice problems.
HW:
Due Wednesday: 6.6 on p. 347: 4-8(linear programming/optimization), 11-14 (review)
Upcoming (to be assigned Wednesday) Chapter 6 Review on p. 351: 1-10
Friday, 24 February 2017
Thu Feb. 23
Using matrices
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
I’m back! Also, HS Forecasting info and current units
I had my first day back at CPMS after family leave today. It was really nice to see everyone and it is of course tough to leave the cuddly baby and family but also good to be back. My son, Evan Paul, was born 8 lbs 8 oz and 22.5 inches long. He is healthy and really good at sleeping right now, even though his big sister likes to loudly announce hisย every move ๐
I did put in final grades today but have not written comments for report cards. I am happy to answer questions if you have any about grades so please ask if you have them.
If you have an 8th grader then they should be completing their forecasting sheets this week. They will need my signature for whatever math class they hope to take. If you are interested in more information about the HS courses you can find more info about HS courses on my Geometry website at
I did not assignment any hw today. In AGS 1 we will be focusing on learning about systems of equations in the later sections of Module 5. Geometry students will finish the unit on Area/Surface Area of 2-d and 3-d shapes. Adv. Algebra 2 will be finishing the unit on Matrices and Linear Programming.
Back from family leave, HS Forecasting, and current units in math
I had my first day back at CPMS after family leave today. It was really nice to see everyone and it is of course tough to leave the cuddly baby and family but also good to be back. My son, Evan Paul, was born 8 lbs 8 oz and 22.5 inches long. He is healthy and really good at sleeping right now, even though his big sister likes to loudly announce his every move ๐
I did put in final grades today but have not written comments for report cards. I am happy to answer questions if you have any about grades so please ask if you have them.
If you have an 8th grader then they should be completing their forecasting sheets this week. They will need my signature for whatever math class they hope to take. If you are interested in more information about the HS courses you can find more info about HS courses on my Geometry website at
I did not assignment any hw today. In AGS 1 we will be focusing on learning about systems of equations in the later sections of Module 5. Geometry students will finish the unit on Area/Surface Area of 2-d and 3-d shapes. Adv. Algebra 2 will be finishing the unit on Matrices and Linear Programming.
Thursday, 19 January 2017
Wednesday,
Today in class we spent time working on logarithm problems in pairs. The assignment for Thursday is to complete the practice problems. I gave students class time to work together on the problems.
Assignment: complete the review problems packet from today.
A few suggested videos on logarithms from Thinkwell
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSsginPd5ZA
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23el04fJ8Ww
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Tuesday, Dec. 13
Assignment:
For Thursday: 5.6 investigation on p. 273 steps 1-8, and on p. 276: 1-7, 9
To be assigned on Thursday due when we return
5.7 on p. 282: 1-5, 8, 10
5.8 on p. 289: 1-5, 7
Thursday, 1 December 2016
Ch. 4 Test
Assignment: previously assigned sections 5.1 – 5.4 + practice quiz w/s