1) We have covered a lot of ground so far in this class. Out of all of the concepts we've covered, what has been the most difficult for you to grasp? What has been the easiest? Why?
2) What strategies have helped you keep up with the material in this fast-moving course? Is there anything you do inside or outside of class that helps you?
3) This course will continue to move at a quick pace. What are some good strategies that are already being used in class to help you understand the material? What improvements could be made in class to better help you understand the material?
1) One of the most difficult concepts were number properties, since there was so many and it was confusing to see which one should be applied.
ReplyDelete2) Some of the strategies I have been using is to review the homework and tests.
3) Some good strategies already being used is the amount of optional practice problems given. I could also use that to study more in the future.
Out of all of the concepts, for me, it was the most difficult to grasp the transforming formulas because I wasn't really sure of what step to take first in order to transform the formula. The easiest has been the translating and setting up equations. I think this is probably because I'm more used to these kinds of problems, and I've learned and done this before.
ReplyDeleteIn order to keep up with the materials, I go over the notes that I've taken and make flashcards for problems or concepts that I don't understand. Outside of class, if I had a question about a certain problem, I asked the teacher about it.
When I take notes in class, I write every single problem that the teacher write on the board. This helps me when I'm studying for a test or a quiz to be able to go over the notes when I am confused about a concept or a problem. This could be a problem, though, because since the class is moving so fast, I can't keep up with the work, so I barely have time to write all the notes down. I can't listen and really understand the concept often because I need to take the notes down first. Some improvements that could be made is that I could take shorter and more simple notes to better understand and listen in class.
Time for Reflection
ReplyDelete1) We have covered a lot of ground so far in this class. Out of all of the concepts we've covered, what has been the most difficult for you to grasp? What has been the easiest? Why?
The concept has been easy so far because they have been mostly calculations because that is my strength. However, I struggled in learning vocabularies and properties because I don't have confidence in myself in memorizing these terms.
2) What strategies have helped you keep up with the material in this fast-moving course? Is there anything you do inside or outside of class that helps you?
The strategies I used inside and outside of class was checking and going over materials for about 10 minutes
3) This course will continue to move at a quick pace. What are some good strategies that are already being used in class to help you understand the material? What improvements could be made in class to better help you understand the material?
I have been reviewing for a short time in the 1st semester. But I would hope to make a room for improvement on study habits and also become more active and diligent about my work
1) Out of all, i think that the most difficult part was the last chapter, chapter 5. I especially found the perfect square trinomials the hardest. However, I will review them more and try to master it.
ReplyDeleteI think that the easiest chapter was the Chapter 2 which was about the properties.
2)I tried to understand the homework and listened actively in class knowing that Mr. Jobe's explanations are better and more easy to understand than the textbook.
3) I think that I could improve on trying to understand every single problem that I do and that I could try to ask Mr. Jobe if I don't understand even just one problem.
Of all the concepts, the properties were challenging because you need to know all the diferent property names and what they mean. The easiest was the graphing.
ReplyDeleteI look over the tests and quizes
You can do all your homework and ask questions if you do not under stand something
1) One of the most difficult concepts were number properties and transforming formulas. I had trouble not only memorizing the properties, but identifying them on actual problems. For the most part, transforming formulas were fine, but on some confusing problems, I didn't know what to do next and got stuck.
ReplyDelete2) I try to do every problem in the unit or chapter after I learn it in class. This gives me extra practice, and if the concept was confusing, I review it once more as I practice.
3) Some good strategies that are being used in class are keynote presentations. Sometimes I feel like I know the concept, but cannot put it in words. Keynote presentations helped me organize my thoughts and understand the material better. Giving more time to students so that the explanation can sink in before moving on to the actual classwork problems could help in understanding the material better.
1) Out of all the concepts that we've learned, the properties were the hardest for me because, there were so many of them, and many of them had similar names. The easiest concept for me was polynomials, because I have practiced a lot beforehand, so it was pretty easy.
ReplyDelete2)To keep up with the material, I study more math than what I am learning in this class. I use a book called, the Art of Problem Solving: Introduction to Algebra, outside of school, and I have learned and practiced a lot of math using it
3)One of the good strategies that are being used in this class is that, we play a lot of math games, like the scavenger hunt. These games were a competition for a good grade and for fun, so this would make students work harder. Although I don't see any way the class could be improved, I suggest that extra math worksheets (not-graded) are given to those that are willing to practice more challenging math
1) The hardest concept was making charts and determining what numbers go into each box. Also, we had different types of charts for income or to find number of certain coins, so it confused me as well. The easiest concept was differences of two squares because I was able to use mental math to solve the problems.
ReplyDelete2) I do the homework and review the work I did in the classroom. Also, if I have a test, I try to solve the problems everyday.
3)I think activities such as scavenger hunt was helpful. It made the group eager to get the first place and improve our mathematics skills. However, I think it would be a good idea to explain some confusing word problems more.
1) The hardest concept was the properties, because it is hard to memorize so many. I also had a difficult time with the word problems and factoring. The easiest was FOIL, because I knew that ahead of time.
ReplyDelete2) I reviewed my notes I took in class before a test, and sometimes it helps when I read the same information in a Korean textbook to get a better understanding.
3) The examples given while Mr. Jobe's explanation was quite helpful, because it made it more familiar. It may be better if there is a few minutes given to look over the problems we got wrong in homework by ourselves, because sometimes I need some more time to think.
1)For me, grasping equations were kind of hard. I had hard time reading and making equations. The easiest thing for me was solving the equations. Chapter 5 was kind of easy but I made few mistakes. But I think I improved a lot on word problems and I feel proud.
ReplyDelete2) I always go home and go over the things that we learned in class again. I never forgot homework and worked hard on it. Also, I always put stars on the question that I didn't really understand and figure it out by using the answers that is at the back of the textbook.
3) The improvements that could be made is that ask a lot of question to Mr. Jobe and some good strategies that I have been doing is that when Mr. Jobe teaches a new stuff, I always listen and write down all the steps to get the final answer.
And when I go home, I look at the steps again and understands perfectly.
1. Out of all the concepts in math class, the most difficult was the number properties and the rate/distance problems. I eventually got the rate/time/distance problems in the end, (the charts helped me)but the number properties were sort of confusing because more than one property could be applied to an expression.
ReplyDelete2. Strategies that I use to help me keep up with the material is that I look at the example problems the textbook gives me before we do any sort of classwork and that just helps me refresh my memory about any concepts that we learned. I ask the teacher about any questions I don't get, and when studying for tests, I go over the chapter review and chapter test as well as the problem exercises given in any section that I am not as good at.
3. Some strategies used in class were just the bellwork problems that we did that helps refresh my memory of the concepts we learned last class or the classwork assignments we do in class that help me practice the concepts we learned in class. Since we have to solve a number of problems before we can leave class, that gives me an incentive to focus on my work. Also the review games also help me to review the concepts learned at the end of the chapter, including the scavenger hunt, which was helpful and fun at the same time. However, sometimes I tend to forget any steps to solving a problem if I haven't practiced enough of the concept. Some improvements, however, may be if I took some basic notes or made any flashcards with certain formulas and concepts on it so I can review later.
1) The most difficult was factoring because I always forgot something. For example, I always had a small mistake in my answer. The easiest was the properties because I am good at memorizing.
ReplyDelete2) My fast learning skills help me keep up with the materials in this fast- moving course. I review what I learned at home. Reviewing things at home helps me.
3) A strategy I use that helps me understand materials is reviewing things that I don't understand. The thing I need to improve is a habit of visiting Mr. Jobe for help.
1) We have covered a lot of ground so far in this class. Out of all of the concepts we've covered, what has been the most difficult for you to grasp? What has been the easiest? Why?
ReplyDelete2) What strategies have helped you keep up with the material in this fast-moving course? Is there anything you do inside or outside of class that helps you?
3) This course will continue to move at a quick pace. What are some good strategies that are already being used in class to help you understand the material? What improvements could be made in class to better help you understand the material?
The most difficult for me to grasp out of the concepts we covered were properties because there were so many and sometimes confusing. And the easiest was solving equations because I did that for a long time.
Reading the sections was a good way to review for a quiz, but rereading didn't help too much for the property quiz
Some good strategies that are already being used in class to help me understand better is showing examples for concepts and also going over other meanings. I don't think there needs to be improvements because I'm understanding fine.
1) Even if we went through a lot of conflicts, the hardest part was the word problems. Word problems that requires others to create a chart. a hard equation, and it was not very easy creating a perfect chart for the problem. However, the easiest section was FOIL, just because I knew about it beforehand.
ReplyDelete2)Some strategies that I used when studying for the tests were reviewing multiple times. I reviewed many quizzes, home-works, etc.
3)Test corrections are the most helpful strategy that is used in Math class. By reviewing the test corrections, you could not make the same mistake again and lessen the number of questions wrong. Some strategies that could be used in the future would be students posting review questions on the wiki. Students can help out each other to prepare for the quiz, test, final, etc.
1. The hardest concept we covered was making charts out of word problems. They were very confusing. The easiest concept that we learned so far was dealing with variables and numbers. For example, calculating problems are easier than thinking because finding what you got wrong in a word problem is more complicated than fixing the answer of a calculating problem.
ReplyDelete2. Factoring helped me solve problems. They simplify the problem more and make it more simple. I go to a math academy outside of class once a week.
3. I would have to review what I’ve learned during class after school. I think we can have time to review the chapter and read it over so we can know what we don’t know and try to understand.
1. Out of all the chapters we have learned so far, I think chapter 4 was the hardest. It was kind of hard to make charts. I think chapter 1 was the easiest since Chapter1 test score was best test score I got so far this year.
ReplyDelete2. I am going to look at the Scavenger Hunt questions that Mr. Jobe made.Also I am going go through the textbook and solve chapter review.
3. I am going to actively participate in the class and ask questions if I don't understand some concepts.
1.) I think the hardest concept was transforming formulas because factoring and the restrictions were a little confusing. The easiest was GCF, because we've been doing that since elem. school.
ReplyDelete2.)In class, I write down whatever Mr. Jobe has on the board, so that I can review it at home.
3.) Sometimes, I come in after school to get extra help whenever I don't understand something 100%. Whenever I'm studying independently, however, I usually review old quizzes and homework because a lot of the test questions come directly from these things.
Vivian Chu:
ReplyDelete1) The hardest part for me is the rate-time-distance problems. There are certain ways to solve certain problems for these problems and sometimes it's hard for me to plug in the info into the and solve it. Sometimes there might be no solution at all too. The easiest part for me was multiplying polynomials because I've already learned it before and it's just like multiplication made slightly more complicated by variables.
2) Inside class, I try to work slowly on the classwork and not just race to be the first one to finish so I don't make more mistakes than I need to.
Outside class, I review concepts so I won't forget them by next class.
3) Scavenger hunts and other activities are both fun and good for learning. They loosen up the serious mode of math while still letting your review math skills. Working with partners you like to work with and are good for working with can help you too. Partners can help each other work out difficult problems while enjoying working together.
1) We have covered a lot of ground so far in this class. Out of all of the concepts we've covered, what has been the most difficult for you to grasp? What has been the easiest? Why?
ReplyDeleteThe most difficult thing that I had grasped was I think chapter 3 & 4 Rate Time and Distance and graphing income, value, and cost. It was hard for me to understand the word problem and to graph it. Also in the end of those word problems I get stuck on the part whether you have to add, subtract, or ends up equal. Also the part where we change the equation was very difficult for me. Chapter 5 was also confusing. The easiest thing that I had grasped was Chapter 1 where we change the word problem into an expression. Also Chapter 2 where we memorized properties.
2) What strategies have helped you keep up with the material in this fast-moving course? Is there anything you do inside or outside of class that helps you?
I sometimes get some helps from my dad when I don't even have a clue about a question. Also I often go over the quizzes, tests, and home-works. I also try to remember the review games we did previously.
3) This course will continue to move at a quick pace. What are some good strategies that are already being used in class to help you understand the material? What improvements could be made in class to better help you understand the material?
For me, the activity that Erica suggested helped and understand the material. Our class was quiet and it was easy for me to concentrate. But I think I should review a bit more and should go meet Mr.Jobe sometimes.
1:Out of the concepts that we have covered, the most difficult section was our last chapter, Chapter 5, finding perfect square trinomials and also transforming formulas were difficult for me because they are confusing and hard to understand and find the right answer quickly. The easiest was polynomials, monomials, and binomials because I knew how to answer them ahead.
ReplyDelete2: Reviewing the material over once again helps a lot, and I always keep my test and quizes to use them for bigger tests or exams. I get help from my friends if there is a question that I'm not familiar with, and or check the answers with them to see if I got anything wrong, and try to remember what I got wrong to not get it wrong next time.
3: I think that when we go over material on a keynote it helps us understand much better, and I think that if we solve few more problems(difficult problems)together on the board it will help me understand the material better.