Monday, May 11, 2009

Slopes, Intercepts, Equations of Lines and Brain tests

Big day today. Lots to do, don't waste time.

Site #1 - Graphing Lines using y = mx + b
Practice on this site until you get the idea of graphing lines when you are given the slope and the y - intercept. Don't go to the next site until you're good at this one.

Site #2 - Algebra vs. The Cockroaches
This one is difficult. If you can get to Level 4, you really know your stuff.

If you need a short break from slopes, try these 3 sites:
Brainwave
Braintwister
Braindrainer

Points for today:
10 points for working hard, staying on task and staying on one of these five websites.
5 points for each level of Algebra vs. the Cockroaches. If you get to Level 4 or beyond - EXTRA CREDIT
5 points for getting all 10 questions correct in Brainwave, Braintwister or Braindrainer - You may only get points for 1 of these sites.

30 points total for today!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Slopes - Part 2

Try this link: Slopes

Get an 80% - Tell Ms. Mann or Mr. Frey and you're done for the day.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Slope and x & y intercepts

Here's a worksheet to try. Intercepts

Carefully read the directions
Answer the questions
Click on "Check Worksheet" at the bottom
Have Ms. Mann or Mr. Frey see your score
If you get an 80% - you win

Website #2 - Slope Millionaire

Look at the graph
Pick the correct slope
Get to $1,000,000 - you win
Make sure to show Ms. Mann or Mr. Frey