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November: Math & Native Americans
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte I am a dreamer who dreams, sees visions, and always listens to the still, small voice. I am the trailblazer. ~ Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Doctor Susan La Flesche Picotte Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Susan La Flesche Picotte was first person to receive federal aid for professional education, and the first Native American woman in the United States to receive a medical degree IN 1889. In her remarkable career she served more than 1,300 people over
Nov 15 min read


Unit 3 : Proportional and Linear Relationships ~ Real World Examples
Below are real world examples of proportion relationships (starts at (0,0) and grows and a constant rate ) and linear relationship (grows at a constant rate) Watch videos describing real world examples of Proportional Relationships and Linear Relationships. Liquid Measuring Cup Vietnamese dishes featuring golden, crispy fried spring rolls (chả giò or nem rán) stacked in a metal bowl, fresh shrimp summer rolls (gỏi cuốn) wrapped in translucent rice paper with green herbs,
Oct 11 min read


October : Math & Filipinos
Gemma Teresa Narisma “I think it is very important to sort of zoom out at how everything pieces together. In zooming out, understanding also the opportunity for space-based information to somehow lead us to look at this and say, “This is how we should attack it.” ~ Gemma Teresa Narisma Gemma Teresa Narisma Gemma Teresa Narisma Diosdado P. Banatao was a Filipino businessman and electrical engineer working in the high-tech industry, credited with having developed the first 10-M
Oct 17 min read


SBAC Club
I started the SBAC Club about 10 years ago as a way to help interested students to get the highest possible score on standarized tests. The club is ansychronous, self-paced, and option. Alumni of the club have gotten 4s and many have gotten perfect scores on the SBAC which has helped with admissions to Lowell High School, independent school placement exams, and other competivie programs. In addition active alumni have all gotten qualifying scores on the STAR test for Lowell a
Sep 101 min read


Unit 2 : Dilations, Similarity & Slope ~ Real World Examples
See examples of dilations (stretches and shrinks ), similarity (same shape different size), and slope (measurement of steepness). Watch videos describing real world examples of Dilations, Similar Triangles, and Slope. Paper fans and decorative pinwheels Ski School in St. Moritz, Engadin St. Moritz Mountains Repeating concrete balconies of the Ping Shek Estate public housing complex in Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. This light installation is
Aug 251 min read


Welcome Back to School Letter
Welcome back to school and welcome to Math 8. My name is Ms. Abernethy and I will be your student's math teacher this year. This will be my 25th year teaching math. Here is a link to our class website and syllabus. Please email me at abernethyr@sfusd.edu with any questions. Let's have a great year of learning. - Ms. Abernethy
Aug 171 min read
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