CP Algebra 2-Fourth Block (Spring) Assignments

Please attach a copy of your essay here. Be sure that you follow the rubric and turn it in on time to receive full credit. You must use MLA-style parenthetical citations and include a Works Cited page--PLAGIARISM will result in a ZERO grade. I will NOT grade your essay without BOTH in-text citations AND a list of works cited.

80 pts This version should have 5 paragraphs: 3 body paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each and an introduction and a conclusion of at least 3 sentences each.
10 pts The paper should be at least 2 pages long when it is in MLA Format. (With your Works Cited page, it will be at least 3 pages.) However, a page and a half will be considered close enough.
10 pts Students must cite their sources within the text of the essay using parenthetical citations. The student must also include a Works Cited page. Your essay will not be accepted without both.
If your essay is returned ungraded, you will have 5 days to resubmit with the required parts.

Please attach a copy of your essay here. Be sure that you follow the rubric and turn it in on time to receive full credit. You must use MLA-style parenthetical citations and include a Works Cited page--PLAGIARISM will result in a ZERO grade. I will NOT grade your essay without BOTH in-text citations AND a list of works cited.

80 pts This version should have 5 paragraphs: 3 body paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each and an introduction and a conclusion of at least 3 sentences each.
10 pts The paper should be at least 2 pages long when it is in MLA Format. (With your Works Cited page, it will be at least 3 pages.) However, a page and a half will be considered close enough.
10 pts Students must cite their sources within the text of the essay using parenthetical citations. The student must also include a Works Cited page. Your essay will not be accepted without both.
If your essay is returned ungraded, you will have 5 days to resubmit with the required parts.

Please attach a copy of your essay here. Be sure that you follow the rubric and turn it in on time to receive full credit. You must use MLA-style parenthetical citations and include a Works Cited page--PLAGIARISM will result in a ZERO grade. I will NOT grade your essay without BOTH in-text citations AND a list of works cited.

80 pts This version should have 5 paragraphs: 3 body paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each and an introduction and a conclusion of at least 3 sentences each.
10 pts The paper should be at least 2 pages long when it is in MLA Format. (With your Works Cited page, it will be at least 3 pages.) However, a page and a half will be considered close enough.
10 pts Students must cite their sources within the text of the essay using parenthetical citations. The student must also include a Works Cited page. Your essay will not be accepted without both.
If your essay is returned ungraded, you will have 5 days to resubmit with the required parts.

Draw a blueprint for your catapult design.
a. Include front, top, and side views.
b. Include dimensions for two sides per view.

(See my example attached.)

Place your drawing in my blue basket.



You will eventually put this into your slideshow presentation.

All teams, whether I am purchasing your supplies or you are getting them on your own, will need to submit an itemized materials list for all the supplies you need to build your catapult. If you will be using a recycled item or you already have it on hand, list it as $0 and give the source. To price items that must be purchased, visit Amazon.com, Walmart.com (in-store only), or Lowe's.com (in-store only). If it is a bulk item, list the price per piece and the package price. Provide a link to the item on the store website. If I will be providing your materials, your budget is $5. See the Catapult Project Omnibus for more details. 

Indicate on your spreadsheet which category your catapult falls under:
1. Teacher buys materials, up to $5, up to 12"
2. Team members buy materials, up to $10, up to 12"
3. Team members buy materials, up to $20, up to 24"
4. Team members buy materials, up to $30, up to 36"

[One student should plan to submit the list. This student should share the spreadsheet with the other team members so everyone can edit the same file.]

You will use your materials list (with just the number of items and description) in your slideshow. However, this particular assignment counts as a daily grade. If I am getting your materials, your list must be submitted on time in order to get your supplies ASAP. If you are getting your own supplies, you will need no later than Monday, May 13.

All teams, whether I am purchasing your supplies or you are getting them on your own, will need to submit an itemized materials list for all the supplies you need to build your catapult. If you will be using a recycled item or you already have it on hand, list it as $0 and give the source. To price items that must be purchased, visit Amazon.com, Walmart.com (in-store only), or Lowe's.com (in-store only). If it is a bulk item, list the price per piece and the package price. Provide a link to the item on the store website. If I will be providing your materials, your budget is $5. See the Catapult Project Omnibus for more details. 

Indicate on your spreadsheet which category your catapult falls under:
1. Teacher buys materials, up to $5, up to 12"
2. Team members buy materials, up to $10, up to 12"
3. Team members buy materials, up to $20, up to 24"
4. Team members buy materials, up to $30, up to 36"

[One student should plan to submit the list. This student should share the spreadsheet with the other team members so everyone can edit the same file.]

You will use your materials list (with just the number of items and description) in your slideshow. However, this particular assignment counts as a daily grade. If I am getting your materials, your list must be submitted on time in order to get your supplies ASAP. If you are getting your own supplies, you will need no later than Monday, May 13.

All teams, whether I am purchasing your supplies or you are getting them on your own, will need to submit an itemized materials list for all the supplies you need to build your catapult. If you will be using a recycled item or you already have it on hand, list it as $0 and give the source. To price items that must be purchased, visit Amazon.com, Walmart.com (in-store only), or Lowe's.com (in-store only). If it is a bulk item, list the price per piece and the package price. Provide a link to the item on the store website. If I will be providing your materials, your budget is $5. See the Catapult Project Omnibus for more details. 

Indicate on your spreadsheet which category your catapult falls under:
1. Teacher buys materials, up to $5, up to 12"
2. Team members buy materials, up to $10, up to 12"
3. Team members buy materials, up to $20, up to 24"
4. Team members buy materials, up to $30, up to 36"

[One student should plan to submit the list. This student should share the spreadsheet with the other team members so everyone can edit the same file.]

You will use your materials list (with just the number of items and description) in your slideshow. However, this particular assignment counts as a daily grade. If I am getting your materials, your list must be submitted on time in order to get your supplies ASAP. If you are getting your own supplies, you will need no later than Monday, May 13.

Read the Catapult Project Omnibus before completing the survey.

Read the Catapult Project Omnibus before completing the survey.

Read the Catapult Project Omnibus before completing the survey.

Read the Catapult Project Omnibus before completing the survey.

Use the outline template to organize your notes. Include a number beside each fact that you found from research. This number should correspond with your list of sources in Research Task 1. Submit a picture of your outline or recreate it in Kami.

Use the outline template to organize your notes. Include a number beside each fact that you found from research. This number should correspond with your list of sources in Research Task 1. Submit a picture of your outline or recreate it in Kami.

Use the outline template to organize your notes. Include a number beside each fact that you found from research. This number should correspond with your list of sources in Research Task 1. Submit a picture of your outline or recreate it in Kami.

Complete on paper and turn in.

Complete on paper and turn in.

Complete on paper and turn in.

Complete on paper and turn in.

Make a numered list of your source URLs in a Google doc. Attach the file here.

Make a numered list of your source URLs in a Google doc. Attach the file here.

Make a numered list of your source URLs in a Google doc. Attach the file here.

Make a numered list of your source URLs in a Google doc. Attach the file here.

Use the Google Docs citation tool to document the bibliographic information for each of your sources. Attach the doc here.

A math journal is an opportunity for you to organize your thoughts, ideas, and reflections into a keepsake record. A journal can be as straightforward or as elaborate you like. It should reflect your personality. I will provide one prompt per week. You will need to make at least one additional entry each week. Your journal will be evaluated as a quiz grade three times during the course. I will use the provided rubric to score your journal in the following categories: Content, Organization, Style. 

Requirements:
A separate book/notebook (Must be turned in to me--do NOT attach here.) 
A minimum of 8 entries each grading period
Each entry has a date
The content demonstrates real reflection

Types of Entries:
Classroom prompt
Personal discovery or thought related to math
Reflection about a struggle or victory in math
Something math-related you thought was funny or interesting (a meme, a quote, a diagram, a story, joke, etc.)—you must give your original thoughts about it—why you thought it was funny/interesting. Give the source (where you saw or heard it)
An original comic or drawing related to math

A math journal is an opportunity for you to organize your thoughts, ideas, and reflections into a keepsake record. A journal can be as straightforward or as elaborate you like. It should reflect your personality. I will provide one prompt per week. You will need to make at least one additional entry each week. Your journal will be evaluated as a quiz grade three times during the course. I will use the provided rubric to score your journal in the following categories: Content, Organization, Style. 

Requirements:
A separate book/notebook (Must be turned in to me--do NOT attach here.) 
A minimum of 8 entries each grading period
Each entry has a date
The content demonstrates real reflection

Types of Entries:
Classroom prompt
Personal discovery or thought related to math
Reflection about a struggle or victory in math
Something math-related you thought was funny or interesting (a meme, a quote, a diagram, a story, joke, etc.)—you must give your original thoughts about it—why you thought it was funny/interesting. Give the source (where you saw or heard it)
An original comic or drawing related to math

A math journal is an opportunity for you to organize your thoughts, ideas, and reflections into a keepsake record. A journal can be as straightforward or as elaborate you like. It should reflect your personality. I will provide one prompt per week. You will need to make at least one additional entry each week. Your journal will be evaluated as a quiz grade three times during the course. I will use the provided rubric to score your journal in the following categories: Content, Organization, Style. 

Requirements:
A separate book/notebook (Must be turned in to me--do NOT attach here.) 
A minimum of 8 entries each grading period
Each entry has a date
The content demonstrates real reflection

Types of Entries:
Classroom prompt
Personal discovery or thought related to math
Reflection about a struggle or victory in math
Something math-related you thought was funny or interesting (a meme, a quote, a diagram, a story, joke, etc.)—you must give your original thoughts about it—why you thought it was funny/interesting. Give the source (where you saw or heard it)
An original comic or drawing related to math

Respond to Article “What Makes an Equation Beautiful?”
What makes an equation beautiful? Read the attached article. In 2-3 sentences, summarize what the author is saying. Then select at least one significant quote to write down in your journal and share with the class. Finally, answer the following questions: Has mathematics ever inspired wonder or awe in you? Could you imagine finding an equation beautiful? If you had to pick a beautiful or profound equation, what would you pick?

Respond to Article “What Makes an Equation Beautiful?”
What makes an equation beautiful? Read the attached article. In 2-3 sentences, summarize what the author is saying. Then select at least one significant quote to write down in your journal and share with the class. Finally, answer the following questions: Has mathematics ever inspired wonder or awe in you? Could you imagine finding an equation beautiful? If you had to pick a beautiful or profound equation, what would you pick?

Respond to Article “What Makes an Equation Beautiful?”
What makes an equation beautiful? Read the attached article. In 2-3 sentences, summarize what the author is saying. Then select at least one significant quote to write down in your journal and share with the class. Finally, answer the following questions: Has mathematics ever inspired wonder or awe in you? Could you imagine finding an equation beautiful? If you had to pick a beautiful or profound equation, what would you pick?

Respond to Article “What Makes an Equation Beautiful?”
What makes an equation beautiful? Read the attached article. In 2-3 sentences, summarize what the author is saying. Then select at least one significant quote to write down in your journal and share with the class. Finally, answer the following questions: Has mathematics ever inspired wonder or awe in you? Could you imagine finding an equation beautiful? If you had to pick a beautiful or profound equation, what would you pick?

Consider your learning style and preferences: Are you a visual learner who benefits from diagrams and illustrations? 

Is hearing the way you learn best? Maybe you like to have things spelled out for you in writing. Some people thrive with hands-on activities or even activities that engage your whole body. Do you prefer a logical and sequential approach to learning new things, or do you like to discover things organically? 
How do you learn best? Is it the same for all subjects? Reflect on how your preferred learning style impacts your experience in math class and compare that to the way you learn other subjects best.

Create an original math meme. You can use a popular or a dated image, but you must come up with your own saying to go with it. You may use an app like Canva to create your meme. Download or screenshot your image and upload it here. I will print these out for you to paste into your journal. I will add your memes to a slideshow to share with our Algebra 2 classes. See my sample below.

Create an original math meme. You can use a popular or a dated image, but you must come up with your own saying to go with it. You may use an app like Canva to create your meme. Download or screenshot your image and upload it here. I will print these out for you to paste into your journal. I will add your memes to a slideshow to share with our Algebra 2 classes. See my sample below.

Create an original math meme. You can use a popular or a dated image, but you must come up with your own saying to go with it. You may use an app like Canva to create your meme. Download or screenshot your image and upload it here. I will print these out for you to paste into your journal. I will add your memes to a slideshow to share with our Algebra 2 classes. See my sample below.

Create an original math meme. You can use a popular or a dated image, but you must come up with your own saying to go with it. You may use an app like Canva to create your meme. Download or screenshot your image and upload it here. I will print these out for you to paste into your journal. I will add your memes to a slideshow to share with our Algebra 2 classes. See my sample below.

Follow the instructions in the packet to create a Google Slides presentation to pitch your business idea. This will be a test grade. You may work with a partner or partners to complete the project. You and your team will present your slideshow on Wednesday, March 13. We will work during class time. However, if you do not finish by the end of class on Tuesday, you may have to work outside of class time. Use your time productively.

Read and follow the rubric carefully to ensure a satisfactory score on this assignment. 

Fill out the hard copy of the form to give me when you begin your presentation on Wednesday. Attach your presentation to this assignment.

Follow the instructions in the packet to create a Google Slides presentation to pitch your business idea. This will be a test grade. You may work with a partner or partners to complete the project. You and your team will present your slideshow on Wednesday, March 13. We will work during class time. However, if you do not finish by the end of class on Tuesday, you may have to work outside of class time. Use your time productively.

Read and follow the rubric carefully to ensure a satisfactory score on this assignment. 

Fill out the hard copy of the form to give me when you begin your presentation on Wednesday. Attach your presentation to this assignment.

Create a scenario where you have to live on $1,000 per month. Explain why this is your only income. Give a detailed explanation about how you spend that money. Your budget should account for every dollar. Your story may be realistic or absurdly fictional.

Create a scenario where you have to live on $1,000 per month. Explain why this is your only income. Give a detailed explanation about how you spend that money. Your budget should account for every dollar. Your story may be realistic or absurdly fictional.

Create a scenario where you have to live on $1,000 per month. Explain why this is your only income. Give a detailed explanation about how you spend that money. Your budget should account for every dollar. Your story may be realistic or absurdly fictional.

A math journal is an opportunity for you to organize your thoughts, ideas, and reflections into a keepsake record. A journal can be as straightforward or as elaborate you like. It should reflect your personality. I will provide one prompt per week. You will need to make at least one additional entry each week. Your journal will be evaluated as a quiz grade three times during the course. I will use the provided rubric to score your journal in the following categories: Content, Organization, Style. 

Requirements:
A separate book/notebook (Must be turned in to me--do NOT attach here.) 
A minimum of 8 entries each grading period
Each entry has a date
The content demonstrates real reflection

Types of Entries:
Classroom prompt
Personal discovery or thought related to math
Reflection about a struggle or victory in math
Something math-related you thought was funny or interesting (a meme, a quote, a diagram, a story, joke, etc.)—you must give your original thoughts about it—why you thought it was funny/interesting. Give the source (where you saw or heard it)
An original comic or drawing related to math

This was given out in class.

Goal Setting: 
Part 1
As we approach the halfway mark this semester, look back over some of the entries you made in your journal, especially those that concern your own experiences, struggles, achievements, attitudes, and actions in your journey as a math student. Summarize where you have been and what you have achieved so far. Set a new goal for yourself to accomplish by the end of the semester. 
Part 2
In part 1 you set a general goal for yourself. Now turn this goal into a SMART goal. S means make it specific. M means it must be measurable. A means make it attainable (doable). R means relevant to you–it matters. T means time-bound. 
[If you want examples and more specific explanations about setting SMART goals, follow this link: https://www.asvabprogram.com/media-center-article/65 .]

Larry the Mobster is ready to pound you to a pulp because you owe him money, and you were supposed to pay him yesterday. You had $5 in your wallet, but you owed Big Larry $700. He kindly agreed to give you one more week to pay him back, but now it is going to cost you $770. Create a plan for getting Larry off your back (by paying him back). Describe what jobs you can do for what amount of money. Tell how many times you will do each job. Do you have other sources of income besides earning money through labor? Can you sell items you own or ask a friend or relative for a gift? Use some combination of these resources to secure your physical well-being. Be sure that your resources add up to $770. We will share these at the end of the given time.

Complete this assignment to receive credit for attendance on your e-learning day.

Describe a time when you really understood a concept in mathematics. Tell what the concept was. What did that feel like? How did you know you understood it?  Did the new concept connect to something you previously learned? Was there an “aha” moment where it just seemed to click? Were you able to demonstrate your understanding on a class assignment or use it in a real-world situation? Can you summarize what led to this new understanding?

Do not look it up!
You may use scratch paper or do your work in your math notebook (not your journal). You may use a calculator. When you have discovered it, turn your paper over.

Instructions:
1. Start with any 4-digit number with at least 2 different digits.
2. Rearrange the digits from greatest to least.
3. Subtract the digits in reverse order.
4. Continue this process until you discover the constant value that emerges—Kaprekar’s Constant!

Example:
Start with a 4-digit number:     5368
Rearrange:  8653
Subtract:    -3568
Use the difference and repeat.

Watch the video clip of a classic routine by comedy duo Abbot and Costello. Costello is doing some sketchy math. What is he trying to prove? How does he go about proving it? What, if any, are the flaws in his mathematical reasoning? Do you think you could be tricked like the man trying to collect the rent?

A math journal is an opportunity for you to organize your thoughts, ideas, and reflections into a keepsake record. A journal can be as straightforward or as elaborate you like. It should reflect your personality. I will provide one prompt per week. You will need to make at least one additional entry each week. Your journal will be evaluated as a quiz grade three times during the course. I will use the provided rubric to score your journal in the following categories: Content, Organization, Style. 

Requirements:
A separate book/notebook (Must be turned in to me--do NOT attach here.) 
A minimum of 8 entries each grading period
Each entry has a date
The content demonstrates real reflection

Types of Entries:
Classroom prompt
Personal discovery or thought related to math
Reflection about a struggle or victory in math
Something math-related you thought was funny or interesting (a meme, a quote, a diagram, a story, joke, etc.)—you must give your original thoughts about it—why you thought it was funny/interesting. Give the source (where you saw or heard it)
An original comic or drawing related to math

Do you know of any characters (human or otherwise) or real people with one or more numbers in their name? Describe the ones you can think of or that you find on the internet. Why did these entities have numbers either with or in place of words for their names? Is there a common reason? Describe any patterns that may be evident. What does it mean to be more than just a number to someone?

Create your own one-sheet study guide to use on today's quiz. 
Compare notes with a partner and look back at the slides. 
Your study guide may only use the front and back of one sheet of paper. 
You may cut and paste if you want to combine different types of paper.

Create a silly or weird story about a character who uses math to solve a real-world problem.

Tell about your previous experiences with math and math classes. Describe how you feel about mathematics now as compared to when you were in a different grade. Explain how you plan to be successful in this year’s math class.

Prompt: Our class theme is that mathematics is the language of creation. What are some reasons someone might say that about mathematics? Are there any reasons to disagree with this idea? What is your conclusion?

Part A: Individual
1. Read the article in the attached link and the quotes in the attached document. 
2. Write down three ideas inspired by the material you read to support the idea that mathematics can be called the language of creation. 
3. Copy at least one quote and give the source (person's name who said it).
4. Write down at least one argument against the idea that mathematics is the language of creation.

Part B: Group
When I give the cue, you will get into your assigned groups.
1. Choose roles for each member (Group Roles: Facilitator, Transcriber, Spokesperson)
     Facilitator: Leads the discussion, keeping the group on task and encouraging participation by all
     Transcriber: Writes the group's selected responses.
     Spokesperson: Shares the group's response with the rest of the class.
2. Group members share their notes from Part A, taking turns and asking questions for clarification.
3. The transcriber will take notes and write the group's response in a coherent form.

Part C: Class
After a designated time:
1. The spokesperson for each group will share how his/her group responded. 
2. We will discuss how to make this a journal entry.

Part D: Individual
Respond to each part of the journal prompt in your designated math journal notebook. Be sure to include the necessary parts (date, title, 5 or more complete sentences).

Watch each of the edpuzzles Choose 1 other activity from each row and column (Total 4 activities). Mark the attached sheet to show which activities you completed. I have hard copies of the activities that have a pdf. When you complete any of these, bring them to my desk to check your work. After you check it, keep it with your notes.

Submit this assignment when you have completed all 4 activities.

Fill in the notes you were given in class from the attached image. Keep this with your nath notebook. You may take additional notes on the second sheet

Complete the attached Google Form. You may use a calculator. 
Turn in your numbered scratchwork to receive a daily grade based on completion.

Complete this 20-question survey. If you do not have time to finish in class, please complete it for homework.

Use your school Google account to join my Delta Math class. Wait for the Join with Google button to load.