Math+journal

Explain a situation where bad math could cause a disaster. [4 lines]

You need to know how far the next stop is so that you do not over fly it.
Where are you most productive when doing math assignments? Explain. [4 lines] I am most productive when I do math in the class room because I can ask people questions if I need help. I also like working in the resource room because then I do not get distracted by people talking. I also work well if I listen to my Ipod because then I do not hear people talking. I do not work very good in my house because I just want to do other things that are more fun.

1. How I used math this week, not including school/homework. [4 lines] I used math this week when I counted some coins to how much money I had.I also used probability to see if I should fold in poker or not. I used math to convert inches into feet when I was seeing how tall I was. I had to use math to mesure how long I should cut some wood.

Write a fraction story problem which relates to something in your everyday life. Bob wanted to buy a new game for $45. Bob has $20 and makes $5 a week. How Long will it take for Bob to buy the game?

1. Which would you prefer: a final math EXAM or a final math PROJECT? Which is more useful for the future? [5 lines]

I think that a final math project at the end of the year would be better than a final math exam at the end of the year. I would chose this because it teaches us problem solving that we will need later in life.

How do you prepare for math exams? [4 lines]

I prepare for a math exam by doing all the math
reviews and the after that I like to look at all of the forulas that I will need to know and after that I look at th stuff I had the most problems with.

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 * 1) Which one do you find more difficult: handling money or measuring? Explain. [4 lines]