Check out the math of  Today's Date
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Online math can be either an open exploration of topics that are listed here or there will be a specific assignment given to students from a certain section. For open exploration of these math topics, students are expected to email Craig about what they did, give examples and demonstrate understanding gained OR ask questions about things not understood. Online math is an opportunity to take charge of one's own learning ~ gaining independence.

This WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
	MATH QUOTE:   "People cannot discover new lands         until they have the courage to lose sight of the shore."  ~ Andre Gide ~...............

WANT TO CREATE AN INDEPENDENT MATH PROJECT?

Take a look at these fractions pages:... FRESH BAKED FRACTIONS  and COOLMATH4KIDS

Try this page out for math action!.

PLAY WITH THE FUNCTION MACHINE
 

...Craiger's Math Group STDISTRICT STANDARDS ASSESSMENT .

FIND OUT ABOUT Fibonacci Check this out!.

MATH  TOOL BOX

Hey, gang! When you've finished an assignment, send me an email with your results. craig.yager@bvsd.k12.co.us

THESE PROBLEMS MAY BE DONE IN ANY ORDER YOU CHOOSE.  HOWEVER, YOU MUST EMAIL ME
EVERY DAY AND EXPLAIN WHAT YOU WORKED ON AND WHAT SPECIFIC PROGRESS YOU MADE.

1) How much would it cost to order one of each of the 4 Lego sensors?  Ordering Lego parts.       Don't forget to figure in the cost of shipping!       .PART II: How much would it cost to purchase two Robo-Adventures Start-Up Packs?
2) Work in teams of  2 or 3 people to build a lego gear mechanism which will show the advantage       in strength or speed in changing energy between a 8-toothed spur gear and a 24-toothed spur gear.      Explain the ratio which results from this gear relationship ~ going either direction from a motor.      Easiest gear info. More easy gear info. More easy gear info#2. Still more gear info.      Different kinds of gears.
3) Practice using FLASH CARDS. Try at least 20 in each category.
4) Pick an area of math in which to try out one of these interactive online projects. There's a wide range of topics and ....a wide range of activities. See where your strengths are and find out which areas need work.
5) Write Craig a letter via email describing how math class is going.  Include a general overview      as well as specifics about each problem in this set of  lessons.  Write a paragraph about how the kids       are managing as leaders and members of a problem-solving team. When you finish and mail the letter,       you may work on free choice projects in Logo or LegoLogo.  (No other choices for now.)
6) For some practice with a variety of math questions, play BASKETBALL INTERACTIVE.
7) Try the Magic Square challenge. Using moveable pieces will help you solve it.
8) Use this math glossary to find out what an integer is. Give two examples of how they are used.
9) Don't forget about BOUNCING MATH.  Do this activity on a nice warm day...out on the fire escape!
10) Tryout the MathStory page...  But first... IT'S TIME TO EAT! ... Also, try this quick trick!
Keep your mental wheels turning. CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

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