Students & Nicknames
This student misspelled an Algebraic vocabulary term in the chat back in first semester, and has now started a Slop Revolution.
Keagan, a.k.a. Slop, a.k.a. Dr. Slop
What is the 'golden rule' of solving equations?
"Whatever you do to one side, do to the other side."
The current winner of this contest is Cal, who has cleverly texted the most creative ways to dupe Mrs. Johnson into singing a particular song lyric.
Rick roll.
What is the point called that lies on the y-axis of a linear equation?
y-intercept
When LARS joined our class, what did he teach us about? (the topic, not what his name stands for)
Scientific notation
This student confuses letters and numbers.
Lincoln, a.k.a #L
What is the goal of solving equations? (From first semester, and no it's not "finding the answer"...)
Isolating the variable.
Our class' average age is brought down by this student, who is lovingly referred to as our little Algebrother.
Braden, a.k.a. Bradben
This is often referred to as "rise over run."
Slope (slop is also acceptable).
What melts in your mouth, not in your hand and is useful for bribing your teacher?
Peanut M&M's
This student has had plenty of opportunities to find my mistakes, that she is now unofficially in charge of informing me of mistakes.
Raylynn, a.k.a. Mistake Marshall
Is (12, 9) a solution of y = 2x - 2? Why or why not?
NO. 9 is not equal to 22.
Although he's never actually done this, a classmate has adopted the moniker that implies he somehow has shown his bare foot on camera.
Grey, a.k.a. Toe Reveal, a.k.a. Corgi Lover
What is slope-intercept form?
y = mx + b
What does FOIL actually stand for?
First, outer, inner, last
Reed, a.k.a. Rookie, a.k.a. Scorch Marks, a.k.a. Francisco
An equation with more than 1 variable, and often no numbers, is called what?
EX: z(wy + x) = q
Literal equation
When in doubt... (finish this expression)
EXPAND IT OUT TM (thank you, you now owe me royalties)
What is the slope of the line x + 2y = 12?
m = - 1/2
Which tv show has a quote for everything in life?
The Office
This student has taken over the title of Chat Champ, always making to sure to chat misspelled words into the chat before any other student can.
Skylee, a.k.a. Chat Champ
What are better than decimals?
Fractions
What one word do I always say "algebra is all about"?
Manipulation. (also accepted is "good" manipulation)
If you want 500 points, you have to stand up and show the 4 different types of slope with your arms, while yelling each type of slope.
While I video it.
If you want 500 points, you have to act out how you think Smokey the hamster died.
While I video it.