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Easy Kids Science Experiments

2015-02-22T08:32:00.004-05:00

Check out these easy kids science experiments!

How to make SLIME
How to make WATER WALK over paper towels
How to make a RUBBER EGG
How to make a LAVA LAMP
How to put a FLAME OUT without blowing or touching it
How to SHRINK a bag of SUN CHIPS
How to make magic mud or OOBLECK!
How to make SILLY PUTTY without borax
How to get an EGG inside a BOTTLE
How to make PLAYDOUGH / PLAY DOH without cream of tatar or cooking!
How to make a HOVERCRAFT
How to make FIREWORKS in a JAR
How to make a BOUNCY BALL
What happens when you MICROWAVE IVORY SOAP?
How to make TIE DYE MILK
How to make a GLOWING MENTOS FOUNTAIN
How to make a SIX LAYER DENSITY TOWER
Discover the art of CHROMATOGRAPHY
How to make GLOWING WATER
How to make SPINACH GLOW
How to make LAVA IN A CUP
Discover surface tension with RUNAWAY PEPPER
How to BLOW UP A BALLOON with vinegar and baking soda
How to build a VOLCANO and make it ERUPT!
How to make FLOWERS CHANGE COLOR overnight!
How to make SNOW ICE CREAM

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MCR3U Sequences and Series Flashcards

2015-01-20T11:36:00.003-05:00

Students can print these flashcards to help memorize sequences ad series formulas!
Designed to print on the front and back of one sheet.

DOWNLOAD Word Doc here!

Report Card Examples of Significant Strengths for MCF3M

2015-01-20T11:29:00.000-05:00

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Chp 1 Introduction to the Quadratic Functions

- able to use appropriate notation to describe relationships as functions

- able to graph and model linear and quadratic functions

- able to use transformations to relate different quadratic functions

Chp 2 – The Algebra of Quadratic Expressions

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the quadratic expressions unit where he was able to expand and simplify quadratic expressions on his assignment.

- She excelled in the quadratic expressions unit where she was able to recognize different types of quadratic expressions and use appropriate strategies to factor them on her chapter test.

Chp 3 Working with Quadratic functions: Standard and Vertex Form

- She excelled in the quadratic functions unit where she was able to expand and simplify quadratic expressions, solve quadratic equations, and relate the roots of a quadratic equation to the corresponding graph on her chapter test.

- he demonstrated a good understanding of the working with quadratic functions unit where he was able to make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of quadratic functions on his chapter test.

- he demonstrated a good understanding of the working with quadratic functions unit where he was able to model situations and solve problems involving quadratic functions on his chapter test.

Chp 4 Standard to vertex form

- He did an excellent job in the quadratic functions unit by being able to calculate the x-intercepts and vertex given an equation in standard form and then use that information to solve real-world problems.

Chp 5 Trigonometry

- He did a great job in the trigonometry unit where he was able to solve for unknown sides and angles in triangles using the primary trigonometric ratios, sine law, and cosine law on his assignment.

- She did an excellent job in the trigonometry unit where she was able to use the sine and cosine laws to solve problems on both her assignment and chapter test.

- She excelled in the trigonometry unit where she was able to solve problems using the primary trigonometric ratios, sine law and cosine law on both her assignment and chapter test.

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the trigonometry unit where he was able to solve problems using the primary trigonometric ratios, sine law, and cosine law on both his assignment and chapter test.

Chp 6 The Sine Function

- He did an excellent job in the sinusoidal functions unit where he was able to sketch sine graphs and determine key properties including period, amplitude, domain and range on his chapter test

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the sinusoidal functions unit where he was able to sketch sine graphs and determine key properties including period, amplitude, domain and range on his assignment.

Chp 7 Exponential Functions

- He did an excellent job in the exponential functions unit where he was able to solve problems involving exponential growth and decay on his chapter test.

- She did an excellent job in the exponential functions unit by being able to use formulas for exponential growth and decay to accurately solve real-world problems on her assignment and chapter test.

Chp 8 Finance

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the finance unit where she was able to solve problems using the compound interest and annuities formula on her assignment.

- He did an excellent job in the finance unit where he was able to solve problems involving compound interest and annuities on both his assignment and chapter test.

- He did a good job in the finance unit where he was able to solve problems using the formulas for compound interest and annuities on his assignment.

- She did a good job in the finance unit where she was able to use the formulas for simple and compound interest to solve complex real-world problems on her assignment.

- He did an outstanding job in the finance unit where he was able to solve real-world problems using the compound interest and annuities formulas on his chapter test.

Report Card Examples of Significant Strengths for MPM2D

2015-01-20T11:27:00.002-05:00

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Chp 1 Systems of Linear Equations

- He excelled in the linear equations unit where he was able to solve a system of linear equations using a variety of strategies on his assignment.

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the linear equations unit where she was able to solve problems that are modelled by linear equations or systems of linear equations on her chapter test.

- He did well in the linear equations unit where he was able to describe the relationship between the number of solutions to a system of linear equations and the coefficients of the equations on his assignment.

- She demonstrated a good understanding of the linear equations unit where she was able to solve systems of two linear equations involving two variables, using the algebraic method of substitution or elimination on her chapter test.

Chp 2 Analytic Geometry: Line Segments and Circles

- She excelled in the analytic geometry unit where she was able to use coordinates to determine and solve problems involving midpoints, slopes, and lengths of line segments on her chapter test.

- He did well in the analytic geometry unit where he was able to determine the equation of a circle with centre (0, 0) on his assignment.

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the analytic geometry unit where she was able to use properties of line segments to identify geometric figures and verify their properties on her assignment.

- He excelled in the analytic geometry unit where he was able to solve problems using the formulas for the slope, length, and midpoint of a line segment on his chapter test.

Chp 3 Graphs of Quadratic Relations

- He did well in the graphs of quadratic relations unit where he was able to describe the graphs and properties of quadratic relations of the forms y = ax² + bx + c and y = a(x – r)(x – s) on his assignment.

- She demonstrated a good understanding of the graphs of quadratic relations unit where she was ablt to expand and simplify quadratic expressions on her chapter test.

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the graphs of quadratic relations unit where he was able to apply quadratic models to solve problems on his assignment.

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the graphs of quadratic relations unit where she was able to identify the key features of a graph of a parabola such as the axis of symmetry, vertex, y-intercept, zeros, and max or min value on her chapter test.

Chp 4 Factoring Algebraic Expressions

- He excelled in the factoring unit where he was able to factor polynomial expressions involving common factors, trinomials, difference of squares, and perfect squares on his chapter test.

Chp 5 Applying Quadratic Models

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the quadratic models unit where he was able to solve problems involving quadratic relations by finding the maximum/minimum value or the x-intercepts on his chapter test.

- She excelled in the quadratic models unit where she was able to solve problems arising from realistic situations represented by a graph or an equation of a quadratic relation on her assignment and chapter test.

Chp 6 Quadratic Equations

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the quadratic equations unit where she was able to solve quadratic equations that have real roots by factoring or using the quadratic formula on her assignment.

Chp 7 Similar Triangles & Trig Ratios

- She did well in the similar triangles unit where she was able to solve problems related to similar triangles using ratios and proportions on her assignment.

- He excelled in the similar triangles unit where he was able to determine the measures of the sides and angles in right triangles using the primary trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Therorem on his chapter test.

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the similar triangles unit where he was able to solve problems involving right triangles in real life applications using the Pythagorean theorem and the primary trigonometric ratios on his chapter test.

Chp 8 Acute Triangle Trigonometry (Sine and Cosine Law)

- She did well in the trigonometry unit where she was able to determine the measures of sides and angles in acute triangles using the sine law and cosine law on her chapter test.

- He demonstrated a thorough understanding of the trigonometry unit where he was able to solve problems involving the sine law and cosine law in acute triangles on his chapter test.

Report Card Examples of Significant Strengths for MPM1D

2015-01-20T11:25:00.001-05:00

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Chp 1 Rational Numbers

- She did a great job in the rational numbers unit where she was able to simplify expressions and solve problems involving integers and fractions on her chapter test.

Chp 2 Powers & Polynomials

- He excelled in the powers and polynomials unit where he was able to demonstrate an understanding of the exponent rules of multiplication and division, and apply them to simplify expressions on his chapter test.

Chp 4 Solving Linear Equations

- She did well in the linear equations unit where she was able to use inverse operations to simplify expressions and solve equations on her chapter test.

Chp 7 Properties of 2-D Figures

- Solve problems involving the measurements of two-dimensional shapes

- - describe the properties and relationships of the interior and exterior angles of triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons

Chp 8 Measurement

- Find the perimeter and area of composite shapes

- Optimization of perimeter and area

- Use formulas to find the volume and surface area of prisms, pyramids, cones and spheres

Chp 3 and 6 Linear Relations

- interpret the meanings of points on scatter plots

- describe trends and relationships observed in data

- construct a table of values, graphs and equations to represent linear relations derived from descriptions of realistic situations

- compare the properties of direct variation and partial variation in applications, and identify the initial value

- construct tables of values, scatter plots, and lines or curves of best fit

- determine the equation of a line of best fit for a scatter plot

- Interpret the meaning of a distance-time graph in terms of direction and speed.

Chp 5 Analytic Geometry

- Use the slope formula in order to find the slope of a line

- Graph a linear equation given in slope y-intercept form

- Determine the equation of a line given two points

- determine graphically the point of intersection of two linear relations and describe its meaning

- Able to convert between slope y-intercept and standard form of a line.

Report Card Examples of Significant Strengths for MFM1P

2015-01-20T11:22:00.004-05:00

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Chp 7 Polynomials

- able to expand and combine like terms in order to simplify polynomial expressions.

- able to perform inverse operations in order to isolate a variable and solve simple equations.

- simplify numerical expressions involving integers and rational numbers

Chp 4 Proportional Reasoning

- solve problems involving proportional reasoning

- represent, using equivalent ratios and proportions, directly proportional relationships arising from realistic situations

- make comparisons using unit rates

- solve problems involving ratios, rates, and directly proportional relationships

Chp 5 Graphing Relations

- interpret the meanings of points on scatter plots or graphs that represent linear relations

Chp 6 Linear Relations

- construct tables of values and graphs to represent linear relations derived from descriptions of realistic situations

- construct tables of values, scatter plots, and lines or curves of best fit as appropriate

- compare the properties of direct variation and partial variation in applications, and identify the initial value and rate of change

- express a linear relation as an equation in two variables, using the rate of change and the initial value

Chp 1 Measuring Figures and Objects

- measure the areas and perimeters of figures and the volume of objects

- solve problems involving the measurements of two-dimensional shapes and the volumes of three-dimensional figures

- Solve problems using the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of a side in a right triangle

- Solve problems involving the areas and perimeters of composite two-dimensional shapes

-- Solve problems involving the volumes of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones, and spheres

Chp 2 Investigating Perimeter and Area of Rectangles

- determine the optimal values of various measurements of rectangles

- determine the maximum area of a rectangle with a given perimeter

- determine the minimum perimeter of a rectangle with a given area.

- solve problems that require maximizing the area of a rectangle with a fixed perimeter or minimizing the perimeter of a rectangle for a fixed area.

Chp 3 Geometry

- describe the properties and relationships of the interior and exterior angles of triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons, and apply the results to problems involving the angles of polygons.

- describe the properties and relationships of the angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal, and apply the results to problems involving parallel lines.

- he demonstrated a good understanding of the geometry unit where he was able to solve problems involving the sum of the interior and exterior angles in a triangle.

- use geometry rules to determine unknown angles

- he demonstrated a good understanding of the geometry unit where he was able to solve problems involving the alternate, corresponding, and interior angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal.

- determine the sum of interior angles of various regular polygons

Report Card Examples of Significant Strengths for MAP4C

2015-01-20T11:20:00.001-05:00

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Chp 1 Measurement and Geometry

- perform required conversions between the imperial system and the metric system.

- solve real-world problems involving the areas of rectangles, triangles, and circles, and of related composite shapes.

- solve problems involving measurement and geometry and arising from real-world applications.

- explain the significance of optimal dimensions in real-world applications, and determine optimal dimensions of two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures.

Chp 2 Trigonometry

- solve problems using primary trigonometric ratios of acute and obtuse angles, the sine law, and the cosine law, including problems arising from real-world applications.

- determine the values of the sine, cosine, and tangent of obtuse angles.

Chp 3 Two-Variable Statistics

- describe characteristics of an effective survey

- create a graphical summary of two-variable data using a scatter plot, with and without technology.

- describe possible interpretations of the line of best fit of a scatter plot and reasons for misinterpretations.

- determine whether a linear model is appropriate given a set of two-variable data, by assessing the correlation between the two variables.

Chp 4 Apply Data Management

- interpret statistics presented in the media, and explain how the media, the advertising industry, and others use and misuse statistics to promote a certain point of view.

- Calculate percent change, percentile rank, and weighted means given a set of data.

Chp 5 Graphical Models

- Interpret graphs to describe a relationship

- Describe trends based on given graphs, and use the trends to make predictions or justify decisions

- Make connections between the formulas, graphs, and tables of values of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.

- He did well in the graphical models unit where he was able to make connections between the formulas, graphs, and tables of values of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions on his assignment and test.

Chp 6 Algebraic Models

- use exponent laws to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions

- Solve exponential equations in one variable by determining a common base.

Chp 7 Annuities and Mortgages

- Solve problems, using technology that involve the amount, present value, and regular payment of an ordinary simple annuity

- Determine the effects of varying/regular payment periods and interest rates on the length of time needed to pay off a mortgage.

Chp 8 Budgeting

- Solve problems, that involve the fixed and variable costs of owning or renting accommodation.

- Design a monthly budget suitable for an individual or family and make adjustments to a budget to accommodate changes in circumstances.

- solve problems that involve fixed and variable costs of owning or renting accommodations as well as design a monthly budget.

Report Card Examples of Significant Strengths for MCR3U

2015-01-20T11:16:00.001-05:00

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MCR3U

CHAPTER 1 FUNCTIONS

- He demonstrated a thorough understanding of the functions unit where he was able to represent linear and quadratic functions using function notation on his assignment.

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the functions unit where he was able to determine the zeros and the maximum or minimum of a quadratic function, and solve problems involving quadratic functions, including problems arising from real world applications.

- He did well in the functions unit where he was able to simplify radicals and radical expressions by adding, subtracting, and multiplying on his assignment.

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the functions unit where she was able to determine the zeros of a quadratic function by factoring or using the quadratic formula.

- She excelled in the functions unit where she was able to solve problems involving the intersection of a linear and quadratic function on her chapter test.

CHAPTER 2 TRANSFORMATION OF FUNCTIONS

- He excelled in the transformation of functions unit where he was able to simplify and state the restrictions on rational expressions by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the transformation of functions unit where she was able to sketch graphs of y=af[k(x-d)]+c by applying one or more transformations to the parent function on her chapter test.

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the transformation of functions units where he was able to determine the equation of the inverse of a linear or quadratic function and graph it using transformations on his assignment.

CHAPTER 3 EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- He demonstrated a thorough understanding of the exponential functions unit where he was able to evaluate powers with rational exponents, simplify expressions containing exponents, and describe properties of exponential functions on his chapter test.

- She excelled in the exponential functions unit where she was able to identify and represent exponential functions, and solve problems involving exponential functions, including problems arising from real-world applications on her assignment.

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the exponential functions unit where she was able to determine and describe key properties such as domain/range, intercepts, and asymptotes for exponential functions on his chapter test.

- She excelled in the exponential functions unit where she was able to use transformations to graph exponential functions and determine their domain and range on her chapter test.

- He did well in the exponential functions unit where he was able to represent an exponential function with an equation given its graph on his assignment.

- She did well in the exponential functions unit where she was able to solve real-world problems involving exponential growth and decay on her assignment.

CHAPTER 4 TRIGONOMETRY

- He excelled in the trigonometry unit where he was able to determine the values of the trigonometric ratios for angles less than 360 degrees and prove simple trigonometric identities on his chapter test.

- He did well in the trigonometry unit where he was able to solve problems using the primary trigonometric ratios, sine law and cosine law on his assignment.

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the trigonometry unit where he was able to solve problems using trigonometry including the ambiguous case which has two solutions on his assignment.

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the trigonometry unit where she was able to pose and solve problems involving right triangles and oblique triangles in two-dimensional and three-dimensional settings, using the primary trigonometric ratios, the cosine law, and the sine law (including the ambiguous case) on her chapter test.

- She excelled in the trigonometry unit where she was able to solve problems involving right triangles and oblique triangles in 2-D and 3-D settings using the primary trigonometric ratios, sine law, and cosine law (including the ambiguous case).

- He did well in the trigonometry unit where he was able to solve problems using the primary trigonometric ratios, sine law, and cosine law in both 2-D and 3-D triangles on his assignment.

CHAPTER 5 TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

- He did well in the trigonometric functions unit where he was able to describe key properties of periodic functions on his chapter test.

- She demonstrated a good understanding of periodic relationships and sinusoidal functions, and made connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of sinusoidal functions on her assignment.

- She was able to identify and represent sinusoidal functions, and solve problems involving sinusoidal functions, including those arising from real-world applications on her chapter test.

- He excelled in the trigonometric functions unit where he was able to sketch sinusoidal functions using the transformations of key points of the sine or cosine curve on his chapter test.

- _______did an excellent job in the trigonometric functions unit where he was able to sketch sine graphs and determine key properties including period, amplitude, domain and range on his chapter test

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the trigonometric functions unit where he was able to sketch sine graphs and determine key properties including period, amplitude, domain and range on his assignment.

- She excelled in the trigonometric functions unit where she was able to describe key properties of periodic functions and solve problems involving sinusoidal functions arising from real-world applications on her chapter test.

CHAPTER 6 DISCRETE FUNCTIONS

- He did well in the discrete functions unit where he was able to use Pascal’s Triangle to expand binomials on his assignment.

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the discrete functions unit where she was able to determine the formula for the general term of an arithmetic or geometric sequence and apply the formula to calculate any term in a sequence on her chapter test.

- He excelled in the discrete functions unit where he was able to determine the formula for the sum of an arithmetic or geometric series, and apply the formula to calculate the sum of a given number of consecutive terms on his chapter test.

- She demonstrated a good understanding of the discrete functions unit where she was able to solve problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences and series on her assignment.

CHAPTER 7 FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS

- She excelled in the finance unit where she was able to solve problems that involve the amount, the present value, and the regular payment of an ordinary simple annuity on her assignment.

- He demonstrated a good understanding of the finance unit where he was able to solve problems involving compound interest and ordinary simple annuities on his chapter test.

- She demonstrated a thorough understanding of the finance unit where she was able to solve problems using the compound interest and annuities formula on her assignment.

- She did a good job in the finance unit where she was able to use the formulas for simple and compound interest to solve complex real-world problems on her assignment.

- He did an outstanding job in the finance unit where he was able to solve real-world problems using the compound interest and annuities formulas on his chapter test.

Exam Reference Sheet

2013-06-19T22:01:00.000-04:00

After reviewing each unit, I had the students jot down a few things that they should put on their reference sheet for their upcoming exam. If anyone told me they didn't know what to write on their sheet, I'd point to the board :)

Math Funny!

2013-05-22T06:58:00.001-04:00

Math Funny!

2013-05-16T23:25:00.002-04:00

Angry Birds Parabola

2013-04-09T23:50:00.003-04:00

I got this idea from pinterest. Thanks to Mr. Orr's for the idea! You can visit his website here.

My students were able to draw a parabola, label the vertex and x-intercepts, and then create equations for the parabola in factored and standard form. You could also get them to find the vertex form if you've covered that topic.
Here are the a couple of the results! I love how they turned out and it's so great to see their work on the walls.

SOHCAHTOA Trig Foldable

2013-01-15T19:56:00.001-05:00

This year, I made an instruction sheet to go along with the Trig Foldable.
I made sure to demonstrate how to fold the paper before I let them get started and provided different coloured papers for them to choose from.

Download the instruction sheet here.

I love the way these foldables turned out. The kids really got creative!

MCF3M Exam review Worksheets

2013-01-15T19:46:00.002-05:00

MCF3M Exam review to go along with McGraw-Hill Functions and Applications Textbook (docx format)

Chapter 1 Quadratic Functions

Chapter 2 Factor Quadratic Expressions

Chapter 3 Represent Quadratic Functions

Chapter 4 Trigonometry

Chapter 5 The Sine Function
Chapter 6 Exponential Functions
Chapter 7 Compound Interest
Chapter 8 Annuities

Percents Taxes Discounts Jeopardy Game

2012-10-19T15:17:00.001-04:00

The Jeopardy game included is called 'Jeopardy Maker 1.0'
and was created by pftq Apr. 2008
www.pftq.com - questions, comments, feature requests welcome.

This Jeopardy Game includes questions on:

Rounding to 2 decimal places
Calculating Percent
Calculating HST (13%)
Calculating discounts (eg. 25% off of an item)
Calculating Final Prices (discounts plus tax)

DOWNLOAD HERE

Instructions:
Download file and unzip to a folder. Always keep all of the files included in the same folder.
Click the file titled Jeopardy (note: flash required)
All column titles, questions, and answers are editable. Read the "read me" file for instructions.

Comic of the week!

2012-09-21T19:41:00.001-04:00

Quadratics Foldable - Vertex Form

2012-09-16T20:34:00.000-04:00

Functions and Applications 11 Textbook Scavenger Hunt

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Date: __________________________ Name: _______________________________

Grade 11: Functions and Applications

Textbook Scavenger Hunt

1. How many pages are in your book? ___________

2. What year was this book copyrighted? _________ How many years ago was this? _______

3. How many chapters are in your book? ___________

4. Which chapter has 7 lessons? ______________

5. Which chapter is about Compound Interest? _________ On which page does it start? _________

6. How many new Vocabulary Words are found in chapter 3?

What are they? _______________________

_______________________

7. Look in the back of your book to find the answer to question 10.a) in the section 2.2 _____________

8. If you need the definition of a word, you can look in the _______________ found on pages ______-______.

9. What is the first term in the mathematics glossary that begins with the letter f? _________________

10. What is the definition for “function”?

11. To find where a specific topic is covered, you can look in the _________________ on pages _____-______.

12. Which pages could you find information about factoring quadratic functions? ______________

13. How many questions are on the Chapter 2 Practice Test? ________________

14. What sport is being played on page 185? __________________

15. What is the first new term in Chapter 5? (hint: look for bold words in the first lesson) _________

16. Which chapter looks most interesting? Why? _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

New Video Series called Prime Radicals

2012-08-18T11:19:00.003-04:00

Just found this new video series from TVO called Prime Radicals!
It's aimed at 6 - 11 year olds.

Click here to have a look!

Danica McKellar's 5 tips to conquer math phobia

2012-08-13T17:09:00.001-04:00

1. Starting when they are toddlers, point out math in everyday life.

2. As a parent, hide your math phobia, if you have any from your child.

3. Use money.
- Teach them how to save
- Let them count out coins while paying for small items at the store
- Help them estimate taxes

4. Provide support and encouragement during rough patches.
- Teach them that it's ok to ask for help
- Grab some resources from the dollar store. Dollarama has fabulous activity books for both math and reading.

5. Brush up on your own math skills.

Learning Skills and Work Habits Rubric

2012-07-27T16:31:00.004-04:00

This rubric will be handy to reflect on the learning skills and work habits of your students.

You may prefer to use the chart below to enter a full class list.

Download or print these documents by clicking on their thumbnails :)

So clever...

2012-07-24T22:50:00.000-04:00

Check out the Cartesian Plan Stamp I just ordered off of ebay from "stampman46501"

It'll be great for the students to use in class.

The graph paper sticky notes are also great to keep in stock!

Dice Rollers

2012-07-19T20:22:00.000-04:00

Pinterest find of the week

LOVE this idea I found on PINTEREST for rolling dice. It will be great for my probability unit (much quieter and no more dice flying across the floor). Gotta love pinterest :)

Joke of the Week!

2012-07-17T15:34:00.003-04:00

Joke of the week....

2012-06-28T17:10:00.000-04:00