Scavenger Hunt & Final Exam

Answer each of the following questions in complete sentences:

1) What was your favorite part of the Scavenger Hunt? (You can have more than one favorite.)

2) What was your least favorite part? (Again, more than one least favorite is acceptable.)

3) What would you change about the Scavenger Hunt to make it better? (Additions, Omissions, etc.)

4) Do you still have foundational gaps in your mathematical knowledge? (aka: Are there concepts from class that you still do not understand?) If so, what are they? Be honest. If not, how do you know you have mastered all of the concepts?

5) This is the first time that you have ever had to take a final exam. Name at least two ways that you will prepare for your mathematics final.

LCD Riddle

"We are two simplified fractions. Our LCD is 12. Our denominators are consecutive integers. The numerator and denominator of one of us has a difference of 3. The other fraction is greater than 50%. Who are we?"

Now it's your turn to make the riddle. Begin yours with "We are two simplified fractions. Our LCD is..." Then continue to give clues that will lead the reader to discover your two simplified fractions.

Be creative with your clues! Make sure that only two fractions are possible answers, and remember, no improper fractions for this activity. Good luck!

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Properties Post

Properties:

• Commutative Property
• Associative Property
• Inverse Property of Addition
• Identity Property of Addition
• Identity Property of Multiplication
• Multiplication Property of Zero

Make a real-life example not shown in the videos you've seen for each property above. You will receive two points for each appropriate example. Make sure to include both of your names. Good luck, and be creative!

Integer Song Self-Reflection Questions

(Done INDEPENDENTLY AFTER completing project)

1. What math concepts were you trying to teach?

2. Did you feel like you successfully accomplished your goal? Why or why not?

3. What did you learn throughout this process?

4. What did YOU specifically do to contribute to this project?

5. What letter grade would you give yourself on group-work and why?

6. What one group skill do you think you need to improve on the most? (staying on task, contributing more, conflict solving, etc.)

Integers Song Lyrics

Post your integers song here. Remember, it needs to have at least 4 stanzas, including the chorus.

Invent a Review Game

Invent a new review game for the end of a chapter. How would it be structured? Would there be a clearly-defined winner? Make sure this game incorporates EVERYONE in the class, where everyone is actively reviewing the material on some level.

(This blog will be graded based upon the thoughtfulness of your answer.)