Making Exponents in HTML

Hi everyone,

Great start with the posts! I like how you've included an example of what we're learning in class and also the daily assignment. You can also post an example that didn't make sense at first but now you understand (maybe you can explain it in a way that your classmates will understand) or post an example that you still don't understand so that if another classmate understands, they can comment on your post and help you (and everyone else!)

Here's some HTML coding that will help you with the exponents.

When you're writing your post, Switch from the "Compose" tab to the "Edit Html" at the top right of the composing box. Type the code ^{before the exponent and the code} after the exponent.

For example, 8^1/3=2 will give you 8^1/3=2.

Hope this helps! Happy writing!

Polynomial Division (and Exponents!)

Hey Guys!

I was searching the web for a site that would explain polynomial division for you so that we can all feel confident for the test on Thursday. I think I found a gooder! Click on the "Polynomial Division" link under "Math Help" in the sidebar on the right. Page one shows what division looks like when you don't have to use long division, page two shows some examples of long division, and page three shows long division when there's a remainder.

While you're at it, they've done a great job of illustrating the exponent laws as well. Check out pages 1,2 and 5 in the "Exponents" link under "Math Help" in the sidebar.

I hope this helps! If you ever find a website that is helpful or interesting, let me know and I'll add it to the sidebar as well.

Sweet dreams!

Class Scribe: What to Write About

So... it's your turn to be the class scribe and you're not quite sure what to do. Sound about right?? Here are some scribing suggestions from a teacher I worked with last year.


Try answering these questions in your scribe post:

1. What did we do in class today?
2. What did we learn during these activities?
3. Was this new information or something I've seen in math or another class before?
4. Was the material difficult or easy to understand?
5. Is there something that I still don't understand and could ask my classmates to explain?
6. Did anything else happen during class that would be fun to keep a record of?
   

Have fun, be creative, and remember this is a public forum. What you write represents yourself, your classmates, your teacher, and your school so blog responsibly and safely.

Ms. Armstrong (and me!)

Why Blog?

I just sent off all of the invitations for you (my students) to join this blog. I've incorporated a blog in our course because I believe it will become another important tool on your "path to success." I have learned some strategies from other teachers that will help to get you started, but remember that this is YOUR space and it will only be as resourceful as YOU make it.

You can write about the topics covered in class, you can post a math question that you are struggling with, you can respond to someone else's question when you think that you can help them out, you can explore the links I've added on the right, or you can suggest some links of your own that will help you and your classmates practise the course material. We are a community of learners so have fun... and help one another.

How To Post: (Thanks Ms.Armstrong!)

1. Go to URL www.blogger.com or click on the "I Power Blogger" icon in the right column of the page.
   
2. Type in the user name and password that you provided when you accepted my invitation to blog.
3. Click on S2 Pre-calculus WKC
4. Click on 'Create' under the 'Posting' tab.
5. Type in your title and your post.
6. PROOF READ your post.
7. PROOF READ your post again. (Does it make sense? Is everything spelled correctly??)
8. Click on the orange button that says 'Publish Post'

I look forward to seeing this develop over the semester!

The First Post

Hello and welcome! If you're in Miss Nicholson's S2 Pre-Calculus math class, you've come to the right place.

Today in class each of us completed a questionnaire that told us what our preferred learning styles are. You may have a visual preference, an aural preference, a reading/writing preference, a kinesthetic preference, or any combination of these four.

Your first blogging assignment is to:

1. Check out the link(s) in the paragraph above that matches your preferred learning style(s).
2. Read through the study strategies and pick one or two that you would like to try. Note: if you cannot open the kinesthetic link, try this one.
3. Leave a comment on this post describing your learning preference and one change you will make to your study habits based on the info you learned from the link.

To leave a comment:

1. Click on the comment link at the bottom of this post.
2. Type in your comment in the window that opens up.
3. When you choose an identity, select other and then remember to write your first name only so that I can verify who you are.
4. Match the word verification and select publish.

Remember our Blogging Guidelines as you write and don't forget to bring your signed Blogging Policy to class on Monday.

If you have time, I would really recommend checking out some of the other math blogs that are linked on the right side of this page to see what a great learning space you can make this.

Have a great weekend! See you Monday!