Friday, September 28, 2012

Student Blog Post Reminders:

(see the initial video tutorial of summary blog posts here)


What do I title my post?

Unit __ Question # __: _____________________ (Shortened version of question/topic)

What do I write in my post?

State the question

You can copy-paste this from the electronic WSQ chart that you can open from the Unit tab on the blog.  Or you can just type it out yourself :).

Answer the question

Correctly - Answer must be correct or you will not receive credit

Completely - Make sure to answer all parts of the question

Proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.

Extend the question

Your answer must extend beyond the basic notes that are provided for you in the SSS to show your understanding of the material.  This can be done by explaining a specific example or situation to clarify the notes.  

Include an image

Image must relate to the question.  It is helpful if your image is connected to your "extension" as a way to explain what you mean in your own words.



Suggestions for an aesthetically pleasing post:

1. Use bold, italics, underlining, highlighting, and different colors to bring out important facts
2. Use different font sizes to help distinguish between portions of the post
3. Have the image be set to "right" or "left" instead of "center" so you can have text right next to it.




Overall, the purpose of the blog posts is for you to show me how well you understand the material.  

It is important that:

1. They are in YOUR OWN WORDS and not mine
2. They go beyond the basic facts presented in the SSS
3. They show some basic thought and connections.


TO RESUBMIT A BLOG POST FOR RE-GRADING:
1. Check with Mrs. Kirch if you are confused about what the right answer is.
2. Edit the original post to include all the information above
3. Send Mrs. Kirch a note on Edmodo with the link to the specific post you want her to re-read.  It will not go back to her RSS reader after the original publish date, so now you must send it her way!

Student Video Reminders (IMPORTANT!)

Start your video by saying:

Hi, this is _______ and __________ from Period ______.  Today we will be working out a Unit ___ Concept _____ problem for Student Video #____

(first names only!!)

Work out the problem, explaining step by step

At the end, say THANK YOU FOR WATCHING :)


All group members (groups of 1-3) must do the following:
1. Embed the video into a post on your personal blog.  Below the video, you must answer the following questions:

  • What is this video about?
  • What does the viewer need to pay special attention to in order to understand the concept?


2. Embed the video on your "Student Videos" page (reminder: it is suggested you just embed a MentorMob playlist to add to every time, but it is up to you)


Check out the video on this post to get a visual of embedding the videos from any site into your post and page :)

Thursday, September 20, 2012

STUDENT VIDEO #1: Unit F Concept 10



1. Embed your video here (remember you have to paste the embed code on the HTML tab!)

2. Below the video, write a few sentences for each bullet point

  • What is this video about?
  • What does the viewer need to pay special attention to in order to understand the concept?

3. You will do this in TWO places (simple copy-paste once you have done it once!)

FIRST, as a POST on your home page
SECOND, on your "Student Videos" page

Let me know if you have any questions!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Sem1 Tracking Sheet - Document Links and Details


DETAILS FOR EVERYTHING ON THE SEMESTER 1 TRACKING SHEET.  This is all due by beginning of class on Wednesday, September 12th.

  • Edmodo - SIGN UP. Make sure you are not just a part of the "Math Analysis 2012-2013", but also a part of your class (per 4, 5, or 6).  I have to manually add you to the class group, so if you are not a part, let me know asap!
  • Syllabus
  • student info sheet
  • Parent letter
  • INTERNET ACCESS  - this is filled out on the last page of the parent letter
  • KIRCH WSQ
  • FC WSQ NOTES
  • FC WSQ summary - written answers to summary questions at end of FC WSQ NOTES worksheet
  • TECH IN FLIPPED CLASS
  • Edmodo alerts  - A "Test alert" has been sent out 2x already. You must reply to it!
  • Calculator? - if this is not accurate let me know so I can change it
  • remediation letter
  • Portfolio - details on page. Remember that divider #4 is now labeled "Quiz/Test"
  • WPP 1-2 submitted
  • WPP1 score (20) - Mrs. Kirch will be grading this over the course of the next week.
  • WPP2 score (20) - You must find a partner to grade yours.  You must send them your DIRECT LINK so they have access to your playlist.  Grading rubric here.
  • WPP2 grading turned in- you must submit grading rubric for a partner
  • WPP2 grading work page- you must turn in the work page from what you did when you tried your partner's problem
  • UNIT E1 SUBMITTED
  • UNIT E1 STATUS  - must be approved! If not, resubmit
  • Student Problem #1  - in partners, turned in to inbox. Unit E Concept 1.
  • UNIT E2 SUBMITTED
  • WPP 3 submitted
  • WPP3 score (20) You must find a partner to grade yours.  You must send them your DIRECT LINK so they have access to your playlist.  Grading rubric here.
  • WPP3 grading turned in- you must submit grading rubric for a partner
  • WPP3 grading work page- you must turn in the work page from what you did when you tried your partner's problem
  • UNIT E3 SUBMITTED
  • WPP 4 submitted
  • WPP4 score (20) You must find a partner to grade yours.  You must send them your DIRECT LINK so they have access to your playlist.  Grading rubric here.
  • WPP4 grading turned in- you must submit grading rubric for a partner
  • WPP4 grading work page- you must turn in the work page from what you did when you tried your partner's problem
  • UNIT E4 SUBMITTED
  • UNIT E4 STATUS- must be approved! If not, resubmit
  • UNIT E5-6 SUBMITTED
  • UNIT E5-6 STATUS - must be approved! If not, resubmit
  • UNIT E7a SUBMITTED
  • UNIT E7a STATUS - must be approved! If not, resubmit
  • UNIT E7b SUBMITTED
  • UNIT E7b STATUS - must be approved! If not, resubmit
  • Student Problem #2 - Unit E Concept 7 with a partner. On graph paper. turned in

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Week 2 Checklist... are you caught up?

[   ]  Do you have all the first week paperwork turned in?  Check the Semester 1 tracking spreadsheet

[   ]  Have you responded to the "Edmodo Alert Test"?

[   ]  Have you updated your Graphing Calculator Status with Mrs. Kirch if it is incorrect on the spreadsheet?

[   ]  Have you submitted your Embed codes for WPP#1-2?

[   ]  Have you submitted your online WSQ for Unit E Concepts 1,2, and 3 (Tues night)

[   ]  Have you submitted your Embed codes for WPP#3 - link on the Unit E page (Tues night)

[   ]  Have you turned in your "Student Problem #1" (self-written problem in a partner) for Unit E Concept 1?

[   ]  Have you HIGHLIGHTED all the grey boxes on your WSQ chart that you have completed so it is easier for Mrs. Kirch to sign you off? (new for Wed, I only went over this in 6th period)

[   ]  Have you submitted the "PQ/PT Grading form"

[   ]  Have you smiled today?

[   ]  Have you given someone a hug today?

[   ]  Have you told someone how much you love math today?

Is there anything you think I'm missing?  Please comment on this post :)


Coming up that's important:

1. Units A-D remediation and re-test - instructions and details here
2. Creating Student blog for digital portfolio (probably next week)- Details and instructions coming soon
3. Math Portfolio - bring binder in!  This is where your Units A-D SSS's will go!!!  See details here
4. Picking a partner and grading WPP# 2,3,4 - Grading rubric here