Blog Assignment for Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

1/30/2012

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Hello.  Please follow these steps to ensure that you get a 100 on this assignment.  You need a worksheet to complete this blog post.

1.  Watch this video and solve problem #1 on your worksheet.  Remember to check your problem.

2.  Next, watch this video and solve problem #2 on your worksheet.

3.  Lastly, watch this video on a two-step equation WORD PROBLEM!  Follow along with the teacher and take notes on your worksheet.

LEAVE A BLOG COMMENT:

1.  When solving two-step equation problems, do you do addition/subtraction or multiplication/division first?

2.  On a scale of 1-5 (1= This is soooooo hard; 5= This is soooooo easy).  What do you rate solving equations as? WHY?

OK- are you done?  Tear off the worksheet from the blog and put it in the blue bin.  The other worksheet is your homework.  Now, you may go on XtraMath, Khan Academy, or Moby Math
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Blog Assignment for Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

1/25/2012

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Now that you've mastered the concept of solving one-step equations, it is time to "up the ante."  This means you will begin learning how to solve TWO step equations.  Basically, we are adding another step on to what you already know.  First you do addition or subtraction, then you do multiplication or division.  Got it?  Good...

1.  Watch this video from Brain Pop.  When you are done try taking the quiz that is included on that page.

2.  Next, watch this video that has some different examples for solving equations.  You should make sure to fill out your worksheet while watching the video.

BLOG RESPONSE:
1.  Solve the equation in the box on your worksheet.  Put the answer as the response to questions number one in the blog.

2.  On a scale of 1-5 (1= This is Kinda Hard; 5= This is as Easy as Pie!), rate your comfort wi
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Blog Assignment for Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

1/19/2012

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Please watch this video.  **If you signed up for Khan Academy, please make sure to LOG IN before viewing the video.  REMEMBER to log out when finished!!**  

While watching the video, please complete the worksheet (front) you were given.  You may pause the video at any point, as well as rewind it if you've missed something.  

Once the front of the worksheet is completed, please respond to this blog with:
1.  How do you solve equations with variables?
2.  Is solving equations easy or hard?
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Solving One-Step Equations

1/12/2012

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Please watch the video pictured above.  This video is about one-step equations.  Once the video is finished (it's about 12 minutes long), please leave a comment on this blog.  This will count as a class grade.

Your comment should include:

  • Vocabulary You Learned
  • Interesting Facts You Learned
  • Questions You Have
  • Any Other Important Information
Please leave your first name in the blog post.  THANK YOU!
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