Year 9 Maths 1

Below, I will post homework assignments, some lesson notes if necessary, and other material related to our class.

 March 05, 2017 Half-Term Project
Description:
Due March 31

Options:
1. Study an area of maths using the following resources and do a test after self-guided learning
(more to be filled)
2. Math RPG
(Based on and heavily inspired by animation series RWBY, names are slightly changed)
Beat the game in the following links:
windows version

Next update should be by Mar 22.

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Mar. 14, 2017 
What we covered in class:
- Went over your feedback
- Finish Quadratic Equations (by factorising)
- Finish Algebraic Fractions

 Game update: Sorry, still needs some tweaking.  To let you in on what is coming up, according to the animation RWBY, the next big battle section is in the forest (where they get a relic), however I'm adding places where you can learn certain topics of math to help you with the game.  The game at this stage is complete but just really subpar in terms of educational value and balance.  
Will aim to get the next update out within a few days.  However, teaching 7 courses (compared to just two in the first month with you guys) is really draining my time... Hope you can understand!
Hopefully the game will not disappoint!

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Mar. 12, 2017 
Next Game update should be on Mar. 14 evening.
Sorry for the delays, I need to make sure everything works fine (difficulty, how to prevent or at least minimize cheating, bug fixes, etc) before releasing it for the project.
Project is worth quite a lot of marks and will definitely be reflected on your progress reports.

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Mar. 10, 2017
What we covered:
- Return Fractions Test
- Corrections
- Review two types of quadratic equations

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Mar. 8, 2017
What we covered:
- Non-permissible values for algebraic fractions
- Memory Test
- Solving Quadratic Equations by factoring

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Mar. 7, 2017
What we covered:
- Algebraic Fractions on MrCartersMaths

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Mar. 1, 2017
What we covered:
- Review Fractions
- Assessment

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Feb 28, 2017
What we covered:
- Convert Recurring Decimals to Fractions
- Homework

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Feb. 24, 2017
What we covered:
- Jeopardy Review Game
- Review Questions Slideshow

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Feb. 22, 2017
What we covered:
- Announced IMC results.  Congratz to the people who won a medal!
- Finish Fermat vs Pascal problem (See the link for more background info for the story, and details of the solution)
- Fractions quiz
- Self mark
- Converting between fractions and decimals 
- If you have trouble understanding the division part, try this video, see if it helps
Extra Inequalities Worksheet

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Feb. 21, 2017
What we covered:
- Make corrections to assessment before the break
- Start on the Fermat vs Pascal betting problem

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Feb. 12, 2017
Homework Assignment for Half-Term
Adding and subtracting rationals
Converting between decimals, percentages, and fractions
Proportions word problems
Factoring Quadratics

I do wish you to enjoy your break so depending on how much time you would like to put into maths, here are 3 options for homework:
1. Minimum Requirement:Complete all odd numbered questions on 2 of the above mentioned worksheets you think are most important to you.
Catch up on previous homework

2. To earn a bonus homework mark:
On top of min requirement, 2 more worksheets or 2 more quizzes
3. To earn two bonus marks:On top of min requirement, 4 more worksheets, or all quizzes.
Extra problems not worth marks: 
See the post on main page.

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Feb. 8, 2017
Inequalities and Equations Test
Please review all notes!

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Feb. 7, 2017
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Feb. 3, 2017
What we covered:
- Return exercise books and organise it...
- Wrap up inequalities
- Start fractions (probably review for half of you)
- Video Game Project (So according to popular vote, I will most likely make a 2D RPG game)
Your goal will be to beat the game.
Have a good weekend!

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Feb. 1, 2017
What we covered:
- Returned Quiz, made corrections
- More quadratic inequalities
- Review Game Activity
- Receive chocolate for good work!

 Remarks:
Not everyone made corrections! It is expected for you to make corrections with the green pen for all assessments.

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Jan. 31, 2017
What we covered:
- Quiz on Set Notation & Linear Inequalities
- Review Factoring & Start Quadratic Inequalities

 No test on Wednesday this week.  
Inequalities Chapter Test postponed to next Wednesday, Feb. 08.

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Jan. 27, 2017
Extra Study Notes for Class:
Equations with Fractions

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Jan. 25, 2017
What we covered today:
- Review Linear Inequalities
- Introduce Set Notation
- Harder Linear Inequalities
- Hand Back Assessment
- Homework Check
Nearpod Questions:
1. 9 + x < 10
Solution:
x < 1

 2. 2x - 5 > 13
Solution:
x > 9

 3. 3x - (x - 3) < 8x
Solution:
3x - x + 3 < 8x
2x + 3 < 8x
        3 < 6x
     1/2 < x
        x > 1/2

Other Links:

Homework Part 1: Finish up the three worksheets (see Jan.24 and 25 class notes) and check answers in the links. (Required)

Homework Part 2:  6 Multiple Choice Question Diagnostic Quiz on Fraction, Percentages & Decimals on show my homework. Takes around 10 minutes to complete.
(Optional, does not count towards marks, but helps me understand where you are.  If you have trouble with the topics and do not do the quiz, I would skip material based on how the rest of the class did.  Also, not doing the quiz would reflect on the show-my-homework reports as incompleted.  That would not look good on your profile.)

Due Wednesday 01/02/2017
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Jan. 24, 2017
What we covered today:
- Elephant and Crow problem (solution given to the crow problem)
- Review how to draw an inequality (such as x > 2) on the number line
- Review the difference between circle and solid dot ( greater vs greater than or equal to)
- Review how to solve simple linear inequalities
- Worksheets x 2
First worksheet (with solutions at the bottom)
Second worksheet (with solutions at the bottom)

 Homework Part 1: Finish up the two worksheets and check answers in the link above.
Homework Part 2: TBA

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Jan. 23, 2017
Plan for the next 2 weeks
Week A (23/01/2017 - 27/01/2017)
Tues: Review Inequalities, continue with linear inequalities.
Wed: Hand back test. Wrap up Linear Equations. More Linear Inequalities and Set notation (maybe review quadratics)

Week B (30/01/2017 - 03/02/2017)
Tues: Quiz on Linear Inequalities and Set notation, Quadratic Inequalities
Wed: Review and Chapter Assessment   More Quadratic Inequalities (change of plan)
Fri:  Fractions, Percentages, Decimals Review and Extension. 

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Jan. 20, 2017
What we covered
- Word Problems
- How to declare the variables
- How to set up an equation
- Review solving equations
- Answer the original question

 Assessment on Linear equations
Sorry, the test was fairly long and you did not have enough time!
The scores will be adjusted based on this fact.
This (will be here soon) is a copy of our assessment paper.
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Jan. 17, 2017
Last Lesson Kahoot Quiz Questions 
1. -4x - 7 = -11

 2. 5(x + 3) = 15

 3. -3(x+2) = -3x - 6

 4. 3x - 5 = -4x + 12

 5. (2x-3)/4 = (x+1)/3

 6. (5( 3x - 2) + 13) / 4 = 12

 7. x^2 - 3x - 70 = 0

 We need to work on the being silent!  Let's work together!
Check back later today or tomorrow for lesson notes.
(Jan 23: The hardcopy for the lesson notes were handed out during class)

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Jan. 11, 2017
Homework Assignment
One-step simple linear equations (Optional, do these if you need extra practice on the simple equations, 

Two-step linear equations (Required: all odd questions)
Multi-step linear equations (Required: all odd questions)

1. Copy the questions onto your workbook
2. Do the questions
3. Check answers and mark your work after completion.

Example of how to show work:
Steps in brackets may be skipped if you are confident with algebra

3x - 5 = 8x + 10
(3x - 5 + 5= 8x + 10 + 5)
(3x - 8x = 8x + 10 + 5 - 8x)
3x - 8x = 10 + 5
-5x = 15
(-5x/5 = 15/5)
x = -3

 UK Intermediate Mathematical Challenge 1999 (You can find a scan in this link)
Will not need to be handed in, but we will spend class time going over some of these questions.

Due: Jan. 17 18, 2017 ( I just found out homework is supposed to be collected on Wednesdays, and you will get detention for not completing the homework)
Workbooks will be collected at the end of class on that day.
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20 comments:

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  7. UnknownFebruary 7, 2017 at 8:28 AM

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  8. UnknownMarch 6, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    Mr Zhang your game is soo cool

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  9. UnknownMarch 6, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    I have tried your game sir, so far its really good but one thing....
    It reminds me too much of a series called RWBY.

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    1. UnknownMarch 6, 2017 at 12:17 PM

      It is exactly based on that! I will mention to class.

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  10. UnknownMarch 7, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    I can't open it on my mac
    How can I fix it?

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  11. UnknownMarch 7, 2017 at 10:31 AM

    Right, let me put up a mac version in a bit. It will be up there soon

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  12. UnknownMarch 8, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    This game is a really good start. I liked it.

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  13. UnknownMarch 9, 2017 at 9:46 AM

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  14. UnknownMarch 9, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    Mr Zhang, your game is really cool... needs to be harder

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  15. UnknownMarch 14, 2017 at 2:13 PM

    Thanks for the props!

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  16. moon manJune 14, 2017 at 11:57 AM

    i want a get out of jail card :(

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  17. FinleyOctober 7, 2019 at 3:43 AM

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