Problem Solving Songs!

Students are creating songs about the steps needed to solve a word problem!  Students are using iMovie, Garage Band, and many other programs to make their songs fun and exciting!  Should be a fun project!

Chapter 5 Quiz Tomorrow!

Quiz tomorrow covers section 5-1 to 5-4.  Practice quizzes and other study material found on my Schoology site as well as our math textbook site!  Please come see me in the morning if you are having trouble with any concepts!

Section 4-6

Here are the clips!

Flash Based -------> Section 4-6

Apple Devices -----> Section 4-6

Section 4-5

Flash Based ----------> Section 4-5

Apple Devices --------> Section 4-5

Section 4-4

Sorry for the delay, I was setting up all the new macbooks....that's right, they are finally here!!  Have a great night!

Flash Based------->Section 4-4

Apple Devices----->Section 4-4

Section 4-3

Here are the clips for section 4-3.  I created 2 clips instead of 1 long clip.  Please make sure to watch both clips, one is examples 1-2 and the other is examples 3-4.

Flash Based-------->4-3: Examples 1-2

Flash Based-------->4-3: Examples 3-4

Apple Devices----->4-3: Examples 1-2

Apple Devices----->4-3: Examples 3-4

Have a great weekend!  GO VIKINGS!!!

Section 4-2

Here are the links for section 4-2.  This is an important section, so please take the time to watch this video carefully!

Flash Based------->Section 4-2

Apple Devices---->Section 4-2

Have a great night!!

Section 4-1

Here are the links for section 4-1.  We will go over examples in class as well!

Flash Based -------> Section 4-1

Apple Devices -----> Section 4-1

Section 3-6

Here is the clip for section 3-6

Apple-----> Section 3-6

Flash------> Section 3-6

Have a great night!!!

Section 3-5

Here are the clips for section 3-5.  Don't forget to take notes as you watch the video, see you all tomorrow.

Flash--------->Section 3-5

Apple-------->Section 3-5

Section 3-3.....

Hey everyone, had an issue loading the video for today's lesson, so we will discuss in class tomorrow!  Enjoy your evening!

Section 3-2

Here are the video clips for section 3-2.  Have a great night!

Flash Based--------> Section 3-2

Apple Devices------> Section 3-2

Section 3-1

Below is the video link for lesson 3-1.  Please e-mail me if you have trouble accessing the video.  One link is flash based and the other is MP4 (good for apple devices).  Don't forget to take notes just like you would in class!!  We will discuss problems at the start of class together!

Apple Devices--------> Lesson 3-1

Flash Based-----------> Lesson 3-1

Have a great night!

Flipped Class!?

Hi Everyone,

Starting in chapter 3 we will be using the flipped class method for Algebra.  Below is a short video clip that briefly explains what a flipped classroom is and how it will work for our Algebra class here at WMS.  Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns.

Flipped Class Introduction

Have a great day!

Chapter 2 Test Tomorrow

Don't forget the Chapter 2 test is tomorrow.  You can have a 3.5 x 5 notecard filled out to use on the test.  Your Chapter 2 quiz is a great study tool as well.

QUIZ Tomorrow!

We will have our first quiz of the year tomorrow.  The quiz covers sections 1-1 to 1-4.  Students are allowed to use calculators and notes from class on the quiz. 

Problem Solving Riddle

Click the link below to find the video of the problem we discussed in class.  Bring in your work/solutions.  If you do not solve it don't worry about it, just give it your best shot!!  Have a great evening! 

4 Gallon Riddle

Mr. King

Welcome!!

Hard to believe but a new school year is upon us!  I am looking forward to a great year with some awesome Byron Center Students!!! 

Chapter 7 Test Tomorrow!

Just a friendly reminder that our ch. 7 test is tomorrow!  Make sure you study and practice problems tonight!  Also you can have a notecard, which will be very helpful on this test!  Please remember there are great study tools found on our textbook online!  http://my.hrw.com

Have a great evening!

Because Sometimes We All Just Need A Good Laugh!

A teacher friend of mine told me about this youtube video clip.  Pretty funny, check it out!

Funny Video Clip!

Have a great afternoon and don't forget there is a QUIZ Wednesday covering 7-1 to 7-4!

Flipped Class Survey

Thanks so much for your willingness to try something new!  I know the first time through anything there tends to be a few problems, so I appreciate you all allowing me the chance to try this.  I am aware of the voice-over issue with the video and will have that taken care of by the next video lesson we do.  Please take a moment to share with me your thoughts on this quick survey!  Your feedback means a lot to me!  Thanks in advance! 

Flipped Class Survey

Technology.....

So I have learned in life that if you are given lemons you make lemonade....so how do I make lemonade out of this!? Well, what we will do is this, tomorrow we will have everyone finish up the test, then we will go over chapter 6 test when everyone is done. Then tomorrow night we will give this darn video a try again! Sound good? I promise I have the kinks worked out on this video site! :).

Sorry again and have a great night!

Flipped Class

On Wednesday we will try a flipped class for the first time this year!  I am really excited for the opportunities that this style of teaching will provide and I am looking forward to having more class time to work one-on-one more with students!  Students will need to watch the video of lesson 7-1 on this blog starting Tuesday afternoon.  Students will need to follow along as if they were in class and write out the examples provided in the video.  We will then start class by taking just 10 min. or so to discuss the examples and make sure everyone was able to see/understand the video, and then students will have work time for the remainder of the class period.  I will be able to sit down and work on problems with students in more depth with this extra time having not had an entire lesson presented before the work time.  I have told the students to please feel free to comment on the blog or e-mail me if they have questions.  I am looking forward to hearing feedback from both students and parents after this first try at a flipped class, so please feel free to again comment or e-mail me with your thoughts! 

**Don't forget Chapter 6 test is tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 31st.**

More Ch. 6 Review Help!

Here are two more problems from your review.  Hope the review is going well, we will discuss all your questions on Chapter 6 tomorrow in class.  Test is Tuesday! 

Study Guide Review - Problem 22

Study Guide Review - Problem 60

Enjoy this snowy Sunday!  See you tomorrow.

Challenge Problem....Extra Credit Anyone?

Here's your chance for a little extra credit! E-mail me with a solution....please do not comment on the blog page, as you will show others your solution! :)

Here it is:

Can you add eight 8's to get the number 1,000? (you can only use addition.....and the eights can be grouped however you want them to be.)

Study Guide Review - Problem 30

Here is problem 30 from the ch. 6 study guide review.  Check back in later this weekend and I will post another problem or two!

Problem 30

Have a great weekend......don't forget, test is Tuesday!

Section 6-6 - Problem 20

Here is problem 20 from the homework that was assigned in class today.  Hope these systems of inequalities are going ok for you all!  Test is Tuesday next week, make sure if you are having trouble on any types of problems that you come see me!  We will be reviewing tomorrow and Monday in class!

Section 6-6, Problem 20

See you tomorrow...TGIF!

Section 6-5 - Problem 8

If you are checking the blog you are in luck, here is how to work out problem #8 from the homework that was assigned today!  Had some questions on this one, so I thought I would post it.  Hope the homework goes well for you all!

Problem #8 from Section 6-5

Have a great afternoon!

Chapter 6, Section 3 Extra Help

Here are recordings of two examples of problems from section 3 in chapter 6.  If you are still having trouble with this section, these will be here to help you walk through a couple of problems.  We will also be going over a few more problems from section 6-3 in class tomorrow Tuesday Jan. 24. 

Chapter 6, Section 3 - Example 1

Chapter 6, Section 3 - Example 2

Please feel free to e-mail or post a comment on this blog with any questions you may run into! 

Chapter 6 Plans

I have entered into powerschool assignments for the remainder of chapter 6.  We will be taking the chapter six test on Tuesday Jan. 31st.  I will be posting some problems from the first 3 sections of chapter 6 on this blog in the next few days for students to look at and get extra help with.  I am also around everyday before and after school for extra help!  

Half Way There....

Well it's hard to believe but we are half way through the school year!  Monday marks the start to the second semester.  We will be going over the first 3 sections of chapter 6 again, these are tough sections that can always use a little extra time!  I also was gone with the birth of our second child and was not in class for section 6-3.  The mid term results will be discussed as well at the start of class on Monday.  Hope you all have a great weekend and I look forward to a great second half of the school year!

Chapter 3 & 4 Practice tests

Here are practice tests for chapter 3 and 4.  These will be great study tools for the mid-term.  Also, don't forget to use your previous test and quizzes as well....these are great study tools!!

**Please feel free to post questions on this blog, I will be checking in as often as possible to help out if there are questions!**

Chapter 3 Practice Test

Chapter 4 Practice Test

Happy Snow Day Everyone!

Hope you all enjoy your day off! Please continue to work on your chapter 3 and chapter 4 mid term reviews. I will have your chapter 6 quizzes entered in the gradebook later today. Check back later and I will post more practice quizzes from the online textbook for you to use as you prepare for the mid term!

** Tuesday is the short non-calculator portion of the mid term, and then we will wrap up our review and make sure everyone is set to go for the main mid term section**

Mental Math Strategies

Here is a list of some great mental math startegies.  Enjoy!

Mental Math Strategies

2 Sections in 1 Day???

Today in class we covered both sections 6-1 and 6-2.  These two sections are very closely related and work well together.  The real advantage to covering both sections is it allowed us the entire class period to discuss and go over problems, which also gives us the entire class period tomorrow to work on "homework" in class.  This will allow me more class time to work one-on-one with students and make sure everyone is understanding and on the right track!  Yes that's right, NO HOMEWORK tonight, but we will work together tomorrow on problems from both sections in class.  Below is a link to practice problems on these sections if you would like to check them out or practice some more!

Practice Quiz 6-1 

Practice Quiz 6-2

Graph It!

Today in class we took an opportunity to work on graphing linear functions.  Used our classroom whiteboards and some yarn for lines and graphed a bunch of linear equations.  Students had a good time and we were able to make sure all of us were on the same page before moving on!  This topic will come up a lot in the next couple of chapters and this was a great way to ensure we are all set up for success moving forward.  Great day in Algebra, and even better.....there was no homework for tonight!

Enjoy your evening and relax.......more fun in store for tomorrow!

Here is a small sampling of the students in action!