1. You can only go to the Internet site that is specified by Mr. Thompson.
2. A seating chart must be made (So that the user of a particular computer at a particular time, can be traced).
   • So do not switch seats or computers, instead:
   • Tell Mr. Thompson about any problems being experienced and let him fix it.

Monday April 6, 2009

Math

• Ascend.

• Computer, Notebook, pencil.

• Coordinates (x and y), Plot, Point, Plane, Heading, Labels, Units
• MA.C.3.4.2 using a rectangular coordinate system (graph), applies and algebraically verifies properties of two- and three-dimensional figures, including distance, midpoint, slope, parallelism, and perpendicularity. (Also assesses C.3.3.2 and D.2.4.1)
• MA.C.3.3.2 identifies and plots ordered pairs in all four quadrants of a rectangular coordinate system (graph) and applies simple properties of lines.
• MA.D.2.4.1 represents real-world problem situations using finite graphs

• Log in to Ascend Math Program
• Do at least 2 Post-Tests.
• If you have attempted a Post-Test 3 times, call Mr. Thompson and he will get you through it.
• At end of class, just log out of Ascend.  Do not close the computer.
  

• Good classes.
• Allowed choice between Ascend and FCAT Explorer during Periods 1 and 2, since Ascend was switched off by mistake (by Ascend - automatic end of last contract switch off) .
• Network was slow during Periods 5 to 7 due to County rebooting servers.

Advisory  Due Friday, April 10, 2009

(Class Rules)

• Essay 10: "Good behavior will breed better learning." says Pinellas County School Board Member Ms. Mary Brown.  Do you agree or disagree?
• Make at least 3 points in 3 paragraphs.

• Good class.
• Only one essay submitted.

Rules of Arithmetic and Algebra

• Summary of Rules for Addition and Multiplication of Integers
• 
  Commutative rule, Distributive rule, "Understood Signs", The Addition Rules, The Multiplication Rules, The Subtraction Rules

•  Math Archade(Funbrain)
•  Math is Fun
•  Coolmath

• Area of Parallelogram
• Area of Triangle

Math Grade Weighting and Ranges

Class Rules

 Ascend direct

Send your questions and comments to

thompsonty@pcsb.org

• You should receive an answer within 24 hours.
• This will enable one on one communication with Mr. Thompson at any time and from any place.
• If you do not already have an e-mail account, you can get a free e-mail account by clicking here .
• Please tell your parents about this class' website (www.tagt.biz). Show them how to get to it.
• Mr. Thompson is available after school in B212 every day (barring anything unforeseen), from 1: 20 to 2:20 P.M.

Teacher: Tyrone A. G. Thompson