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Today in class we learned about Socrates ( this is the slide show ). There was an exit slip, so hopefully you were there because they can't be made up; remember, since we do so much discussion and reflection, it is important to be in class. For homework, you are to read this short biography of Socrates  and  watch this short video biography . Then you are to do the following: ISRP Homework #2 - Make a Comic Strip Make a comic strip with at least 5 panels. The drawings can be simple; I won't grade based on artistic ability. The comic should demonstrate or explain one of three things: Socrates' life The Socratic Method "The unexamined life is not worth living" - the idea that knowledge and morality are linked.  It is due on Monday, February 3, 2014. PS - a lot more information can be found on Socrates (and all other philosophers) at the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy .

Unit 3 : Balance Post Algebra Concepts: 24. Integers 25. Odd and Even Numbers 26. Rational Numbers 27. Irrational Numbers 28. Complex Numbers 29. Number Proofs Objectives: To really understand all numbers. To understand the WHYs and HOWs of proof. JAN 6 Go over Midterms 7 Introduce formality. Jacobs, chapter 2, lesson 1 (2 problems from each set) 9 Continue with Jacobs Chapter 2. 2 problems from each set of lessons 2 and 3. 13 Watch: http://shapedbychance.wordpress.com/2014/01/12/simpsons-paradox/ Continue with Jacobs Ch 2 14 intro to number proofs 16 review for quiz 20   no school 21    review games 23 Ch 2 quiz 27 return quiz pythagorean theorem proof HW - memorize the first proof on this page of the pythagorean theorem and be able to explain it 28 2 is irrational proof HW - memorize proof that 2 is irrational (write it over and over) 30 Prove the pythagorean theorem an

First ISRP Class I presented this presentation. This page explains your homework. Looking forward to a good Unit!

6 warmup - squaring (concept 17) integers raised to positive and zero exponents KA - “positive and zero exponents” 7 warmup - exponents, fractions (concept 17) negative exponents KA - “negative exponents” 9 wrap up exponents review for quiz QUIZ concepts 15-17 KA - video “Introduction to scientific notation” and this take home quiz 13 warmup - powers of 10 (concept 18) Scientific notation KA - “scientific notation” 14 warmup - scientific notation conversions (concept 18) computing in scientific notation KA - “computing in scientific notation” 16 warmup - quizlike questions QUIZ concepts 16-18 (concept 19) what is a polynomial? standard form. Worksheet has notes, but hand it out after so they pay attention. Worksheet on standard form (only do first 4 problems) and watch KA - “Terms coefficients and exponents in a polynomial” 20   no school 21    warmup - standard form