Here are some vids to help you out!!

Algebra Videos on Order of Operations on Integers:


Geometry Videos on Midpoints, Angle Bisector, and 90/180 angles:






Any questions...email me at taylora@clintondaleschools.net

BE SAFE!!

Several Days Left! Prom is over.

Hi. Life in the district is a flurry.

In the Elementary School, we are getting ready to celebrate Blue Ribbon Day with Blue Moon ice cream.

In the Middle School, we are continuing are lessons on Astronomy.

In the High School, STUCO is preparing to schedule next years events.

The end of year is always interesting and scary at the same time.

Be Safe, people!

Six Weeks Remain

The end of 2009-2010 school year is coming to a slow close.

In the middle school, we are continuing our discussion of the universe focusing on Stellar Parallax.



Also, we are beginning our discussion of Monsoon Asia.

In the elementary school, we are beginning order of operations and fractions with 2 thru 5 graders.

In the high school, we have wrapped up All Star Sports Week. The Sophomores have the School Spirit this year. Next up are elections and the car wash.

See ya soon, Be Safe!

Less than four months to go!

Hi, Everyone.

Life in the district is interesting as usual. The high school is preparing for ACT testing and All Star Sports Week via Student Congress. STUCO just came back front Regional Conference in Clinton Twp. at the MISD. We learned about reinventing ourselves as leaders of our high school community.

The middle school is preparing for cardboard races. In science, we are learning the last of weather and climate. We will be moving on to Astronomy in two weeks. In geography, we are learning about South Africa and apartheid.

Parker Elementary has just completed "Reading Camp", that was interesting. The kids, I have, are moving on to multiplication tables and harder words for spelling.

Be Safe!

A Journal To Help Through The Year!

It's a brand new year in Michigan.

I ahve decide to begin a journal to help with the new role I am in with the district.

I am working in the Middle School and Parker Elementary, working with good kids.

If anyone needs help with mathematics, drop a line.

Be safe this snowy season!

Homecoming Week Is One Day Away From Ending!

Today, a sub was in class.

There will be a test in each hour next week Thrusday, October 29, 2009. There will be a notebook check on Friday, October 30, 2009.

In Advanced Algebra, the test will cover Relations/Functions, Linear Equations, Slopes of Linear Equations, and Writing Linear Equations.

In Algebra, the test will cover Solving Equations by Addition (and subtraction), Solving Equations by Multiplication (and division), Multi-Step Equations, and Solving Equations on Both Sides.

In Geometry, the test will cover Inductive Reasoning and Conjecturing (Drawing Conclusions), If/Then Statements, Deductive Reasoning, Using Proof in Algebra, and Verifying Segment and Angle Relationships.

I will have review sheets on Tuesday.

Be Safe...Mr. Taylor

It's Tuesday of Spirit Week!

Hi, Everyone.
Today was Twin Day. Tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday.
In Advanced Algebra we wrapped up our discussion of solving word problems and linear equations in the slope intercept form, y = mx + b. We shall continue our discussion of slopes of linear functions.

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

Linear functions have positive, negative or zero slopes. Vertical lines have an undefined slope. Slopes of two lines can be parallel, non parallel or perpendicular. Perpendicular slopes are slopes of two different lines in which the slopes are opposite reciprocals of one another. For example, 5 and -1/5.

In Algebra, we began talking about Multi Step Linear Equations. For example:

5x - 6 = 14

5x -6 + 6 = 14 + 6

5x + 0 = 20

(1/5) 5x = 20 (1/5)

x = 4

In Geometry, we are proving segment and angle relationships. I will put up a proof tomorrow.

Not much homework due to Homecoming Week.

Be Safe, Mr. Taylor.