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.

Thursday April 9, 2009

Math

• Ascend.

• Graphs and Co-ordinates (in cases of computer problems)

• 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.

• Plot the points given on graph board and find distance between them.
• Do the problems given on board.

• Good classes.

Advisory  Due Friday, April 10, 2009

(Class Rules)

• Medetation on life: Watch the slideshow: "A Farewell Letter".  (This was created by a famous writer who knew that he would die soon.)  
• Design one slide to add to the slide show.
• Write one paragraph .
• Describe or draw the picture that goes with it.
• Which song goes with it (give the words).

• Good class.
• Gabrielle's last day is tomorrow.

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.
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• 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