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Mathematics Students: Homework and Class Schedules
Because of the new students, and because we have yet to have read the syllabus specific to each course (the copier is now working), that is what we will be doing this week. In order to catch up with lost time, though, ALL of you (new students included) will be assigned class-specific work expected to be completed either by the first class next week, or earlier if listed as such.
Primary Mathematics
Tomorrow we will be reading over the syllabus in class and then compiling a list of what each of you would like to learn about this year. We will also review basic mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, factors, reciprocals, variables, and linear graphing, and see if we need to work on any of these areas as a class before moving on to more advanced information. On Wednesday we will be taking a trip around the school grounds and examining the school's architecture and nature for basic geometric shapes and angels. For next Monday I will then ask you to find an object that you own or you find with at least three different geometric shapes, and attempt to draw it three dimensionally on a piece of paper, naming all shapes and labeling all lengths and angles. Computer-generated diagrams will NOT be accepted. This will be graded for accuracy in spelling and correct angle and length sums, not in how well it is drawn nor how entirely accurate it is of the object itself.
Secondary Mathematics
For the future, I would suggest that when I give you class time to work on a project, you DO so. I believe a total of three out of ten of you did this, a statistic which I hope will improve in the future. On Tuesday we will review the syllabus in class, and then you will have the rest of the time to work on your paragraphs, which due to the extra time I am requiring to be at least 100 words. Those who already turned in the assignment will be allowed to leave classroom. On Friday, you will first turn in your paragraphs, and then we will be having a sort of quiz that I may gage your abilities. Prepare for this as you feel necessary. For next Tuesday, I would like you to turn in a detailed sheet on what you know of the ten basic functions, two dimensional and three dimensional graphing, trigonometric functions, circles, and formulas and ratios of triangles. This will not be graded for length or for having all of the above information, but for accuracy, depth, and obvious comprehension of the knowledge you can provide.
Advanced Theory: Origins
Please complete your "brainstorm" pieces concerning what you know of the origins of mathematics (who made specific historical progresses, why it might have come to be) by class of this week. After reviewing the syllabus, you will meet with your partner to discuss what you came up with, and then present your information to the class as a whole (a non-graded presentation, mind). You will then each be assigned to a specific ancient culture from the dimension in which we reside at present, and I will expect each student to compile a time-line of at least three major advances this culture made in the field of mathematics and the impact they hold today, to be shared in class next week.
Advanced Theory: Literature and Art
Please read through Section Seven of Flatland by Thursday of next week. You will be given class time directly after going through the syllabus to work on this reading. We will be having a formal discussion (graded) next week evaluating the value of not only incorporating math into a piece of fiction, but of using it as the main structure of the story. Basically, is math a worthwhile subject matter OUTSIDE of the study of math, and how far does that interest go? For this particular seminar, digressions from the question will be allowed if we find a topic of higher intrigue. I would suggest having pre-discussions with your class partners.
Please arrange a meeting with me if you have any questions.
Sir Nadir Khan
Primary Mathematics
Tomorrow we will be reading over the syllabus in class and then compiling a list of what each of you would like to learn about this year. We will also review basic mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, factors, reciprocals, variables, and linear graphing, and see if we need to work on any of these areas as a class before moving on to more advanced information. On Wednesday we will be taking a trip around the school grounds and examining the school's architecture and nature for basic geometric shapes and angels. For next Monday I will then ask you to find an object that you own or you find with at least three different geometric shapes, and attempt to draw it three dimensionally on a piece of paper, naming all shapes and labeling all lengths and angles. Computer-generated diagrams will NOT be accepted. This will be graded for accuracy in spelling and correct angle and length sums, not in how well it is drawn nor how entirely accurate it is of the object itself.
Secondary Mathematics
For the future, I would suggest that when I give you class time to work on a project, you DO so. I believe a total of three out of ten of you did this, a statistic which I hope will improve in the future. On Tuesday we will review the syllabus in class, and then you will have the rest of the time to work on your paragraphs, which due to the extra time I am requiring to be at least 100 words. Those who already turned in the assignment will be allowed to leave classroom. On Friday, you will first turn in your paragraphs, and then we will be having a sort of quiz that I may gage your abilities. Prepare for this as you feel necessary. For next Tuesday, I would like you to turn in a detailed sheet on what you know of the ten basic functions, two dimensional and three dimensional graphing, trigonometric functions, circles, and formulas and ratios of triangles. This will not be graded for length or for having all of the above information, but for accuracy, depth, and obvious comprehension of the knowledge you can provide.
Advanced Theory: Origins
Please complete your "brainstorm" pieces concerning what you know of the origins of mathematics (who made specific historical progresses, why it might have come to be) by class of this week. After reviewing the syllabus, you will meet with your partner to discuss what you came up with, and then present your information to the class as a whole (a non-graded presentation, mind). You will then each be assigned to a specific ancient culture from the dimension in which we reside at present, and I will expect each student to compile a time-line of at least three major advances this culture made in the field of mathematics and the impact they hold today, to be shared in class next week.
Advanced Theory: Literature and Art
Please read through Section Seven of Flatland by Thursday of next week. You will be given class time directly after going through the syllabus to work on this reading. We will be having a formal discussion (graded) next week evaluating the value of not only incorporating math into a piece of fiction, but of using it as the main structure of the story. Basically, is math a worthwhile subject matter OUTSIDE of the study of math, and how far does that interest go? For this particular seminar, digressions from the question will be allowed if we find a topic of higher intrigue. I would suggest having pre-discussions with your class partners.
Please arrange a meeting with me if you have any questions.
Sir Nadir Khan