Graph, graph, graph away!!! :-)

The learning objective today was for students to use their data from their Jumping Jacks Experiment, Variables & Patterns vocabulary, and knowledge of graph making to create a graph of their results.

The following are the vocabulary words we defined in class (from pages 7-9):

Variable-a factor that changes (in an experiment or equation)
Coordinate Graph- shows the relationship between two variables (how one affects the other)
X-Axis-the horizontal number line on a graph
Y-Axis-the vertical number line on a graph (the cheerleader makes Y stand up)
Dependent Variable (DV)-the one you measure (or count, time), it changes because of what you do with the independent variable; located on the y-axis
Independent Variable (IV)-the one we control or change; located on the x-axis
Scale-the numbers on each axis
Coordinate Pair- (X,Y)

The Steps for Graphing:

1. Pick the variables
2. Put the IV on the x-axis & the DV on the y-axis
3. Select your scale
4. Plot your data points
5. Write your title, axis labels, and key (if necessary)

With this information and your Jumping Jacks Experiment data, you will need to create a line graph with all four pieces of data (all team member's jumps recorded). Be sure to check that you have all the steps covered in your graph before turning it in. Also, you will need to be sure to know these steps and the vocabulary as you will be quizzed on them and later assessed in the Variables & Patterns district assessment.

Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.

Today's homework:
1~Complete your graph from class (if not finished)
2~Crossword puzzle
3~p. 15 #1

Also: remember to...
~Redo Lesson 1.1 assignment if necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)

PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)

Question of the Day: How many 2-by 2-squares are on a chessboard?

Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)