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Better Know A Teacher
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Goin' Back to Cali
MATH!!!
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What did Mr. Cooley do for a living before becoming a teacher?
He was a journalist
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This rapper from Carol City, Florida has seen success in recent years with several pop-hip hop crossover hits. Who is he?
Flo Rida
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This rapper, who died in 2000, was literally one of the biggest rappers during the 1990s. Who was he?
Big Pun
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Passengers at the San Francisco Airport can take CalTrain or this major transit system. What is this transit system called?
BART: Bay Area Rapid Transit
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What is -6 + 9 ?
3
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Which San Jose High teacher advises the student newspaper?
Ms. Pereirra
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This song features two of the most popular artists in hip hop. Who are they?
The Weeknd and Wiz Khalifa
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The R&B legend seen here died in 2004, but he left a lasting legacy of classic music. Who was he?
Ray Charles
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What is the largest lake in California?
Lake Tahoe
200
Solve the following equation: 2(-3) + 5
-1
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This San Jose High teacher used to be an engineer. You might also know him as the boys tennis coach. Who is he?
Mr. Loo
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This group from Sinaloa, Mexico has been performing since the 1960s. The version of the group that exists today has no original members, but is still producing tons of hits, such as the song seen here. What is this group called?
La Arrolladora Banda El Limon de Rene Camacho (Banda El Limon)
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The famous rap group seen here lost one its members in 2012. Who was he? *You will get credit for his rap name or real name.
Adam Yauch (MCA)
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This is the official state bird of California. What is it called?
A Quail
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Solve for X in the following equation: 4X - 8 = 8
X = 4
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Name a San Jose High teacher who is a military veteran.
Mr. Nunes (Marine Corps) and Mr. Bontempi (Navy)
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This Seattle rapper was named to XXL Magazine’s list of artists to watch in 2012. It looks like he finally hit it big with the unlikely hit heard here. Who is he?
Macklemore
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This astronaut who died in 2012 was the first man to walk on the moon. Who was he?
Neil Armstrong
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This shopping district of Beverly Hills is filled with expensive, designer stores. What is this street called?
Rodeo Drive
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What are the names of the axis shown on the following graph?
The Y-Axis and the X-Axis
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Name two San Jose High teachers who graduated from UCLA.
Ms. Ramirez, Mr. Espiritu, Mr. Duenas and Mr. Valladares
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Despite recently topping the charts with this huge dance hit, this group has announced that they are calling it quits. What is this group called?
Swedish House Mafia
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This stand-up comic, known for his appearances at Comedy Central Roasts, passed away in 2010. Who was he?
Greg Giraldo
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What was the first capital of California?
Sonoma - Mr. Cooley's hometown. In 1846, Sonoma became the capital of the Bear Flag Republic in a revolt against the Mexican government. Four years later, when California joined the United States, the capital moved from Monterrey to Sacramento.
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When graphing an equation, what is the substitution method?
A method of graphing or solving an equation when given a number. Also acceptable, plugging a number into an equation.