Friday, March 30, 2012

and yes, you have math to do over spring break. :)

over the break, you will begin your usatestprep assignment, which is due may 4.  yes, you have over a month to complete this!!!  please start now! the details are beloq. don't forget that if you create your username by sunday night, you will each get a point towards the class competition!
Click on “Create a New Account”
School ID:  druidhills
Activation Code: i cannot put this password over the internet so please 
e-mail me for it if you do not have it: katie_m_koerten@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Fill in your Log In Information.
Click on “I agree.”
Click “Create Account”.
*Use the same username every time you complete an activity. This will keep a computer record.*

TO BEGIN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS: Click on the EOCT tab, > select Mathematics 1, > select Practice.

Practice Questions: Complete and correct the following PRACTICE activities. For each of these 10 DOMAINS listed below, you will do the following Question Activities: 10 Beginner, 10 Random, and 10 Advanced. Every time you begin a practice activity, please select “Ms. Reiss” as your teacher and then select your class period. All results must be sent to Ms. Reiss. We will go to the computer lab 3 class periods to work on these, but you will need to complete the rest at home (you need to start during spring break!!!). 

DOMAINS

1. Algebra -- Explore Functions                           6. Geometry -- Investigate Geometric Figures
2. Algebra -- Simplify Expressions                      7. Geometry -- Understanding Language
3. Algebra -- Solve Equations                              8. Geometry -- Properties of Polygons
4. Data Analysis/Probability -- Outcomes            9. Data Analysis/Probability -- Relate Samples
5. Data Analysis/Probability -- Probability          10. Data Analysis/Probability -- Mean Deviation

Question Activities:
1) 10 Beginner Practice Questions
2) 10 Random Practice Questions
  3) 10 Advanced Practice Questions

After you answer each question there is a short explanation. Carefully review the explanation.
Use the paper attached to keep track of the domains and your activities.

Practice Tests:  In addition to the domains, you must complete a SMALL, MEDIUM, and LARGE Practice Test and score 70% or higher.  You may take the practice tests over and over as many times that you need. After taking the test, click on “retry” and correct the questions you missed
            You CANNOT GET CREDIT if:
1)    you do not complete the “retry” to correct your missed questions
2)    you do not e-mail the results to your teacher.

Internet Access:  If you do NOT have internet access at home, you can arrange a time with us to come in before or after school to use the student computers in our room, or you can use a computer in the media center.  During spring break, you should use a computer at the public library if you do not have internet access at home. You are required to complete this project.

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