An Approach to Writing in Math Journals
Writing Prompts:
Journal
Prompt 1-4: Why
are properties of real numbers, (Commutative, Associative Properties, and
Distributive) useful?
Journal
Prompt 2-2: What
is the process to re-write a literal equation for a given variable?
Journal
Prompt 3-2: How
do I work with sets, unions, and intersections?
Journal
Prompt 3-4: How
is solving an equation with an absolute value similar to solving other
equations?
Journal
Prompt 4-5: How can I use function notation to represent the patterns in an
arithmetic sequence?
Journal Prompt
5-3: How do I use slope to find the relationship between two lines?
Journal Prompt
6-2: How do I choose the best method for solving a linear system of equations?
Journal
Prompt 6-3: How is graphing a linear inequality similar to graphing a linear
equation?
Journal
Prompt 7-3: How do the exponentiation rules help me simplify expressions containing
exponents?
Journal
Prompt 8-3: How do I factor polynomials?
Journal Prompt
9-2: Why are there at most 2 solutions to a quadratic equation?
Journal
Prompt 10-1: Why is the Pythagorean Theorem useful?
Journal
Prompt 10-2: How can I simplify radicals using the Multiplication Property of
Square Roots?
Journal Prompt
11-3: How can I divide a polynomial by a binomial?
Journal
Prompt 11-5: How can I solve a rational equation?
Journal
Prompt 12-3: How do I classify and name angles?
Name
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Journal Number
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Accuracy Score
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Terminology Score
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Thoroughness Score
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Average
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1-4
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2-4
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3-2
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3-4
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4-5
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5-3
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6-2
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6-3
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7-3
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8-3
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9-2
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10-1
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10-2
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11-3
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11-5
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12-3
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Rubric for journals specific to
mathematics
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Journal
Entries
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1
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2
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3
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4
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Accuracy
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Response is
not accurate
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Minimal accuracy
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Main ideas are accurate, but some minor
inaccuracies
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Response was
accurate
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Terminology
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No use of terminology
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Attempted, but
not used correctly or minimal use of
terminology
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Some use of
terminology or a few errors in
terminology
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Some use of
terminology or a few errors in
terminology
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Explanation/Thoroughness
of Response
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Did not cover
journal topic
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Explanation is
Minimal and/or very confusing
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Explanation was not thorough or
lacked clarity
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Explanation was thorough, clear, and
easy to understand
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The points
for each category will be averaged and a percentage will be assigned
using the
following scale:
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Total Points
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Average
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Percentage
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12
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4
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100%
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11
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3.7
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97%
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10
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3.3
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93%
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9
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3.0
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90%
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8
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2.7
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87%
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7
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2.3
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83%
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6
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2.0
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80%
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5
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1.7
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77%
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4
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1.3
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73%
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3
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1.0
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70%
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2
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0.7
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67%
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1
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0.3
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63%
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No credit will be given if the
journal is lacking in effort.
Journal
#1-4 (Sample)
______ Accurate Response _______ Use of Terminology ________
Thorough/Clear/Easy to Understand
Scale for each category is 1 – 4. No credit will be given
if the journal is lacking in effort.
AVERAGE: ___________
Mathematics Group Honors Algebra Name ____________________________________
Date ___________________
Journal
Prompt 1-4: Why
are properties of real numbers, (Commutative, Associative Properties, and
Distributive) useful?
Please respond to the journal prompt. Use complete
sentences. You may also use pictures when possible. Be as thorough as possible.
If you need more room, please write on the back.
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