The Rice Problem is Exponential Growth!

An Important Math Video

Here is an important math video that has relevance to 7th and 8th grade mathematics. For 7th grade, ask yourselves: "How do rates and proportions fit into this video?" For 8th grade, ask yourselves: "How does accelerated growth fit into this video?"

7th Grade Video on Comparing and Scaling

Here is preview of the lesson we are beginning.

Special Triangles from Class Folks!

There are two special right triangles that use the Pythagorean Theorem. Here is a video on the 45-90-45 right triangle. Here is a video on the 30-60-90 right triangle.

Algebra Review on Inequalities

Here is a quick review video on inequalities. Later there will be a video on solving linear equations.

7th Grade Quiz Review on Similar Triangles

Here is a video on "Shadow and Mirror Triangles". Remember that similar triangles require: 1) equivalent ratios, 2) scale factor, and 3)corresponding parts (angles and sides).

8th Grade Review on Shaded Areas

Here is a video on shaded areas. A circle inscribed by a square; square inscribed by a circle. Watch this video over the weekend. You quiz will look very similar to it.

8th Grade Review of Euclidean System for Monday's Quiz

Here is a two part video to review for the quiz on Monday. Don't worry about printing the sheet. Just watch the video over and over. The quiz will look similar.

7th Grade Quiz Review For Monday on Similarity & Ratios

Here is a video on seeing whether two shapes are similar or not. We need to consider if the shapes have corresponding parts, the corresponding parts are similar and/or congruent to each other and lastly if the shapes are related by scale factors. Don't worry about printing anything off yet. Just watch the video over and over.

3 Ways To Make A Linear Equation

There are videos on making linear equations with: 1) slope and y-intercept 2) slope and a point 3) two points. Go to YouTube on the "tayloraclinton" page. Check out the series on Linear Equations.

Linear Equation: Kenny's Pool

Here is a situation concerning Kenny's pool. Go To YouTube at "tayloraclinton" page. Check out the Kenny's Pool Series.

Like the Phoenix.....

The blog is back up and running. Videos to help the 7th and 8th grade with their mathematics will be up and running within the coming weeks.