Mr. A. Whitty

Mathworld

Posted: April 14, 2020

Week 2

Hey guys.  We’re going to try something different this week.  I think it may be a great change.  I have created classes and accounts in Khan Academy for us all.  This is a place where what I would teach you is taught on video and backed up by worksheets to practice.  I know it is not the same as me teaching you, but it is very good.  

The site is really easy to use.  Go to www.khanacademy.org.  Once there it will ask you to Sign Up on the top right.  Join as a learner and add birthdate (does not need to be real one).  Next click sign up with email.  It will take you to a page where you enter your email, first name, last name and password.  Click Sign Up.

Next, follow the prompt for what grade you are in and next prompt (this one doesn’t mean much).  You will now be at your page.  On the left go to Teachers prompt.  Now you simply add the code that I have given you based on what class of mine you are in.  A pop up will show up, simply click ONWARD.  

After you do all that, you are done.  I get a prompt on my page that you have joined the class and I have to hit accept.  Once I do that you will see your class on the side of your homepage and be able to click on the assignment and make your way through stuff.  I’ll check my account every hour or so to accept people, so if it takes a minute it’s not your fault.  I’m probably walking Max and social distancing.  

I think this site might be good.  Give it a try and we’ll chat and see if it works and re-evaluate in a few weeks if we need to.

Have fun. Do what you can and feel free to try what you want.  I miss you guys.  

 

Here are the passwords.  

 

11 PRE CAL        SHE3GF2R

11 FOUNDATIONS       MX5UG9CB

9 MATH          Q4546845

 

For Everybody

Posted: April 6, 2020

We have practiced and talked about how important logical reasoning is in every level of Math.  I have put here a link to a website that allows you to do logic problems.  Always a good idea to keep the math mind sharp.  Enjoy.

Due Date: 

Monday, April 6, 2020
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9 Math

Posted: April 6, 2020

Hi guys.  To get back into action we are going to revisit and move on with some Algebra.  I have put type three and four work for us to focus on this week. 

Modified students, there is a section focussing on simplifying poltnomials  and type one Algebra questions.  If you want to try the type three and four ones you may.

Due Date: 

Monday, April 6, 2020
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11 Foundations

Posted: April 6, 2020

Our first task is going to be working with factoring trinomials and solving them using the quadratic formula.  This will help us when we move on to quadratics.  We'll spend a week on things and see how we do.

Due Date: 

Monday, April 6, 2020
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11 Pre Cal

Posted: April 6, 2020

So to start guys we are going to begin a unit on Rational Expressions.  We'll start with simplifying and move onto multiplying and dividing.  We'll think a week as out time line and see how things go.

Due Date: 

Monday, April 6, 2020
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Posted: April 6, 2020

Hey everybody

Hi guys.  Hope everybody is dong well and making the best of things.  Miss Danielle, Max and I are holding up.  Truth be told, Max is loving this becuase he gets five or six walks a day now. 

I know things are very different right now, and some of you are worried.  We're all going to be okay.  The most important thing is that we take care of ourselves and our loved ones.  That being said Math is also kind of important (stop me if you've heard me say that before).  I've prepared some lessons and sheets for all of my classes.  The lessons are mostly in video form and are pretty easy to understand.  The sheets all have answer pages with them so you can sort of guage your understanding.

Please understand though, I nor anyone else, expects you to be able to teach this stuff to yourself.  The lessons should be able to give you a road map, and there's lots to practice on.  There is absolutley no pressure.  This is not supposed to be anything that stresses you out or worries you.  I have chosen topics that we just want to practice up on and hopefully expose oursleves to so when we return we won't miss a beat.  I promise.

If you run into difficulty, don't worry.  I will be checking my email every day and I'll do everything I can to get back to you in one day.  Just remember that this is simply a way for us to keep using our Math skills and hopefully develop a few new ones.  

My email is andrew.whitty@nbed.nb.ca when you have concerns. 

Stay safe everyone.  I miss you. 

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