Discussion

toc You will participate in 3 discussions throughout this unit. Each class member will post a minimum of 3 times. You will post your original answer to the discussion question and you will post a reply to a minimum of 2 other members of your discussion group. Write your post and replies in word or google docs first and copy it to your discussion page. A rubric has been provided for you. =Rubric= media type="custom" key="19530058"

=Discussion 1= What websites have you found to help you study for the lessons, projects and quizzes in this unit? What makes one website more valuable than another to you? If you have found a website that you use repeatedly and has been especially helpful, what is the link? Why is it so helpful?

Your first post should be completed by 8/31/2012 and your 2 replies by 9/4/2012. Post to your group. @Group 1&2 @Group 3&4

=Discussion 2= Think about the profession you plan to be employed in. How will math be utilized in this profession? You can do research on the web or interview someone who works in your chosen field to help you answer this question. Are you surprised by the answer? Why or why not?

Your first post should be completed by 9/07/2012 and your 2 replies by 9/11/2012. @groups 1&3 @groups 2&4

= = = = = = =Discussion 3= The group project is a real life example of how everyone uses math. The project demonstrates how buying a house can use many different math skills in the same problem. How has your view of math changed after participating in the project? Why? How has this project affected your decision to take other math classes in the future? Why?

Your first post should be completed by 9/21/2012 and your 2 replies by 9/26/2012. @groups 1&4 @groups 2&3