Math 1 Warm Up

The equations below describe growing patterns.1. # dots = 5 t+4. How many dots are there at 3

minutes?

2. # dots = 3t. How many dots are there at 2 minutes?

3. Next = (Current)∙5 Initial = 2

What is the value of the 3rd term?

4. Which of the equations above are recursive and which are explicit?

Guided Notes: __________________________________________________ | Date: _______

Important Vocab: When a sequence has a _____________

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Homework: Reflection

I would like to better understand the role that homework plays in your education. Please answer these questions honestly.

1. What has been your opinion of the math homework we have had so far this year?

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2. What do you think the purpose of homework is?

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3. In your opinion, have the math homework assignments so far this year fulfilled that purpose? Why or why not?

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4. Have there been any homework assignments that you did not do? Have there been any homework assignments that you did not finish completely?

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5. If you answered yes above, what happened? Did you not have time? Were the assignments too hard?

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