Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Circumference of Circles

How does the circumference of two circles compare if the diameter of one is twice the diameter of the other? Give an example to explain your reasoning.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Whose Circle is Most Round?

After today's investigation on circles, explain what you have learned about circles and how you can tie that into key vocabulary, or language of the discipline, and possibly to formulas for circumference and area.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Algebraic Expressions

When solving for a variable, there are certain rules you must follow to be successful. For the problem b+26=47, detail the steps you need to take to solve for the variable. Make sure to include the answer.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Multiplying Fractions

Explain why, when you multiply fractions, you get a smaller number?

Friday, December 10, 2010

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

How do you solve an addition or subtraction problem with fractions when your denominators are not the same?

Monday, November 15, 2010

Math Reflective

Discuss how knowing how to "estimate" using mental math and percents can help you in the real world.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Fifty percent is your friend!

Why is 50% your friend? Why would it be beneficial to know the landmark of fifty percent?