Mathematical Mindsets
About Ms. Almas
Graphs and Stuff
Inequalities 1
Literal Equations
100

Name 1 of the 7 mathematical mindsets

  • Everyone can learn math to the highest levels

  • Mistakes are valuable

  • Questions are really important

  • Math is about creativity and making sense

  • Math is about connections and communicating

  • Math class is about learning, not performing

  • Depth is more important than speed

100

What is Ms. Almas's favorite color?

Yellow!

100

Define a function

A type of relation where each input has only one unique output.

100

What is the rule when dividing inequalities?

Dividing by a negative number flips the symbol, dividing by a positive number keeps it the same

100

Solve the equation for P: 

2P+2=20+5P

-6=P

200

Rephrase this using a growth mindset:


        “I’m not good at this.”

Ex: I need to work harder to learn this topic better

200

What did Ms. Almas major in in college?

Physics and Astronomy

200

What does the vertical line test do?

Determines if a graph is a function or not

200

Solve and graph the inequality

  • 3x+5 is less than or equal to 14

x is less than or equal to 3

200

Isolate f.

2f/3 = b-2c

f=3(b-2c)/2

300

Rephrase this using a growth mindset:


        “I’ll never be that smart.”

Ex: I am not as good at this as I want to be, but I can get there

300

What part of the lesson does Ms. Almas announce?

TTL ending

300

Determine the x and y intercept of the graph I'll draw for you

You'll know when you know

300

Solve and graph the inequality

  • 18-y is less than 2(y-1)

y is greater than 20/3

300

Solve the equation T = A + D·(N – 1) for N. 

Card 5

A

400

Define SMART goals

  • Specific

  • Measurable

  • Actionable

  • Realistic

  • Time based

400

What school did Ms. Almas go to?

Vassar College

Brooklyn Technical High School

400

Define domain and range

Domain: inputs, x

Range: outputs, y

400

Challenge problems 2.12

On fellow booklet

400

If x = 2t – 9 and y = 5 – t, which of the 

following expresses y in terms of x? 

card 4

A, y=(10-x-9)/2

500

Give an example of a SMART goal

Too lazy to come up with one, good luck kids

500

Who is Ms. Almas' favorite fellow in this room?

Annabelle

500

Give me one example of a function and two of not a function

Free form

500

Make your own problem to challenge yourself and me with!

Anything relevant

500

Make your own problem to challenge yourself and me with!

Anything relevant

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