Thursday, November 29, 2012

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?"

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

7th Grade Video on Comparing and Scaling

Here is preview of the lesson we are beginning.

Friday, November 16, 2012

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.

Friday, November 2, 2012

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.