Archive for February, 2008
Test Prep Starts…..NOW!
OK guys. To help me get a good study packet for you, I have created a form that I need everyone to fill out for HW credit. Check the form out here. This will help me get a better idea of what we need to work on! Remember, if you ever have specific questions, feel free to send me an email at jduffy@archimedesacademy.org!
For your POW this week, I would like you to write a one page essay describing why your strategy for “Sum it UP!” is the best option. Remember, your argument has to be correct and convincing! Essays which are deemed worthy will be rewarded with 100 DUFFY BUCKS!
Homework for 10/26/08
Sorry I forgot to post this guys. Check the HW here.
VOLUME! (HW 3.3)
Don’t forget to finish your homework tonight guys (see the sidebar to the right if you forgot the paper)! If you need help with volume problems, check out this site for a great review: KS3 Bitesize.
There is a good test here to check your knowledge.
Homework 2/11/08
Good work in class today guys! Remember the pattern we found today (the circumference of any circle divided by the diameter equals pi):
If you need to finish up your investigation sheet or any missing homework, check the sidebar (to the right) for the assignment.
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: For every solid fact you bring in tomorrow (written neatly on a sheet with your name on it) I will award 10 Duffy Bucks. Here are some resources to get you started:
Check the in class presentation below for review. Good luck 601!
Tessellations Resources
Check out these handy how to’s on making complex tessellations:
You can also find some galleries of tessellations here:
- Totally Tessellated
- mcescher.com (check out the Galleries)
- Escher on Wikipedia
