We reviewed squares and square roots. We examined the geometric mean and compared it to the arithmetic mean. Then we explored similar triangles and other polygons and worked a number of problems, determining whether or not two triangles are similar and if so, finding their similarity ratio. We then took the missed test and reworked part of a test with a less-than-stellar score.
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Devin worked hard and we accomplished a lot. His attitude continued to be excellent, even though he was in school for make-up work.
We discussed ratios and proportions and properties of proportions. Then we progressed to solving proportions. Devin displayed some confusion about 'perfect squares' and square roots. So we reviewed the relation ship between squares and square roots and computational conventions for the use of the radical sign.
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Devin's attitude was fine. We worked non-stop through the two hours. There were a few areas in which he had some difficulty retaining the steps in the process, but after a number of repetitions, he seemed to be fine.
- Review final exam.
- Discussion summary: Each student is asked to share their expectations for the future of the United States.
.politically,.economically,.socially,.technologically
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
This was our last class together. Sadie was not present. Scores on the final exam: Ashley- 197/200, Sadie-195/200, Devin-187/200. Grades on research papers: Ashley-A, Sadie-A,Devin-B.
today we went through about 60 words and narrowed down which vocab workds we wanted to work on.
Students wrote short answers to book comprehension questions.
Assignment
learn your 10 words and be ready to present some to class
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
nice class. they liked having some control over the curriculum.
We learned about the key features of Jazz music: syncopation and the pentatonic scale. Each student got drum sticks, then a drum and we beat "normal" rhythms, then syncopated rythms. We read late Langston Hughes poems and "felt" the syncopation. We analyzed the poems for content, musical quality and then of course form, meter and rhyme scheme.
Worked on several of the two handed hi hat exercises from Realistic Rock. Worked on moving the right and left hands around to different parts of the drum kit to get different sounds from the same groove. The purpose of this exercise is to be able to make seamless transitions from one drum set voice to another while maintaining a steady beat.
Assignment
Practice the exercises from Realistic Rock; work on creatively altering the beat by moving the hands to different parts of the drum kit.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
The two handed hi hat patterns were very challenging for Devin. This is a new coordination that he is developing, so I hope he will take the opportunity over the summer to work on the assigned exercises.
