Permian Mathematics

Three more programs for Number Sense tricks have been made so use them as you like.

Just go to http://kelvinnguyen.co.cc/

NS Tool #2 will create a problem where you are multiplying two numbers that are close to, but greater than 100 (such as 101, 102, 108, etc) while NS Tool #3 is the same but they are less than 100 (ie. 90, 95, 97). And like the first program it comes with an explanation button that will tell you step by step how to solve the problem.

NS Tool #4 will create problems where you are multiplying any number by 11; one of the tricks that was taught today by one of our UIL classmates.

Alright so today Ms. Fry introduced all the new members of the UIL Math Team to the reverse foil trick/method for 2-Digit multiplication problems. There were some that got the trick down quite easily while others struggled a bit so I am putting up this little program/tool that I made in hopes that it will either help you learn the trick or just help you practice the trick so you become much quicker at it.

http://www.kelvinnguyen.co.cc/tools/2digitmulti2.html

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This is the blog for Ms. Fry’s Math students.  Its purpose is to provide a forum for questions, answers, and posting of Extra Credit problems!  Even if you’re not one of my students, you can get help with your math questions here!

All students who wish to post questions or comments should register (it’s free).  I’m not always online to moderate conversations, so if I don’t reply to your comment right away, just keep checking back because I will always check sometime each evening.  I will always reply to your comment.

Please feel free to help each other!  And…watch for Extra Credit problems!

Ms. Fry

Here are some general rules for commenting on blogs.

1.  You should always READ the posts and previous comments BEFORE you comment, because your question might already have been answered, or something I or someone else has written will help you.

2.  Comment only on the most recent of my posts because otherwise your comment might not be found by others who could use it.

3.  Avoid abbreviations like you use when you text on your cell or chat or write in notes to friends.  The goal here is to communicate about mathematics, clearly and succinctly.

4.  Try to have a specific question or comment, instead of a statement of frustration like “I don’t get it.”

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Thanks for reading and … doing your homework!

Ms. Fry

I recently subscribed to a Math Newsletter called “IntMath Newsletter”.  It’s written for students, parents, and teachers of mathematics.  It has some really great stuff for students.  I’ve learned something new in every one I’ve gotten in my email!  Plus, it has links to some fun internet math games.

Here is a link to the site if you want to check it out and/or subscribe:

Interactive Mathematics…      http://www.intmath.com/

***If you subscribe to the newsletter, print out a page showing your first Newsletter that you get in your email, I’ll give you 5 BONUS points on your next test!  This is the only place you’ll see this offer!  Becoming an active participant in this blog can reward you in many ways! 

Hey, I’m here for ya…but please post your question as a “comment” for the most recent blog post of mine.  This makes it easier for others to see what’s been asked and answered.  Thanks!

That’s it for me tonight.  Have to play taxi and go get my daughter from work. It will be late, late when I get home, so I probably won’t get back online tonight. 

Feel free to help each other or view some YouTube videos by searching for “multiplying polynomials”.

REFER TO THE EXAMPLES WE DID IN CLASS!!!!

Here are a couple YouTube links that review fractional exponents:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYE26a5E1iU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UB2TpHPGo0

Hopefully, by seeing some additional examples and instruction, you can move on with your assignment.