Learning Activity 8-B-1
Factoring Quadratics - in Your Own Words
[Blog Post/Assignment]
30 points
Referring to the steps that describe how to factor a quadratic equation, carefully paraphrase the steps in a word processing or text document. Cut and paste your instructions into your blog.
In addition to your instructions answer the following questions and post them to your blog.
Questions:
- Did paraphrasing the words help you internalize the concepts more?
- How can you apply this type of exercise in a lesson for your own students?
Learning Activity 8-B-2
Reflections on Blogging
[Blog Post/Assignment]
35 points (30 points + 5 for two replies)
Answer the following questions in a blog post:
Title your post "Reflections on Blogging."
Questions:
- Describe your blogging experience in this course. Do you think you will continue using your blog? Why or why not?
- What did you learn about yourself and your abilities or interests in Math or Algebra?
- Did you learn or discover anything you found particularly interesting through your course actives or your own internet research? Describe one interesting discovery and why you found it fascinating.
- Do you think you will use journals with your students? Do you think you will use blogs? Why or why not?