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Grades 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
By Elaine Kitchel, M.Ed.
with consultation from LaRhea Sandford, Ed.D. and Rebecca Burnett, Ed.D.
This product is dedicated to the memory of
Dr. Rebecca Burnett, whose dedication to
students with low vision and blindness
helped in a remarkable way to
make this product a reality.
Copyright, 2014 all rights reserved.
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
Many photos in NewT were supplied by amateur photographers at the
American Printing House for the Blind (APH). Thanks go to the following
APH staff for their important contributions of photographs.
Sandy Baker
Nancy Bayens
Ashley Edlin
Barbara Henderson
Loana Mason
Rodney Noble
Artina Paris
Gwynn Stewart
Tuck Tinsley
Ann Travis
Monica Vaught
Professional and Amateur Image Contributors
Scott Blome
Alex Haro Brintrup
Paul Glover
Stephanie Lancaster
Terra Galleria
Yoshi Miyake
United States
Department of
Agriculture
United States
Department of
Defense
United States
Geological Survey
The developers of this product believe the best way to determine if/how a student with a visual impairment accesses print is to ask the student to read print materials found in the classroom, school, and general environment. Before an assessment, the TVI should gather samples of the student's class work and a variety of unused worksheets/handouts from the classroom. One worksheet should be enlarged. At assessment time, the student should bring his/her assigned textbooks, a classroom dictionary, notebook paper, and a pencil.
Sometimes, a TVI may have a visual impairment complicated enough that he/she cannot read the student's classroom materials. These are needed to conduct the "FV/LMA: Current Print Functioning" activities. APH's policy is to make materials accessible to students and to the adults who work with them. Nigel Newt's Portfolios, therefore, have been provided in NewT to fill the need of the teacher for some accessibility and guidance. The teacher has been supplied with questions to ask after each exercise. From the questions it is easy to infer the nature of the document used to test functional vision.
The portfolio materials are written with elementary, middle, and high school levels in mind. The materials at each level include sample class handouts, dictionary entries, maps, graphs, diagrams, and so forth. These materials may also be used by TVIs when they cannot gather or access the student's classroom materials.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Easter Island
By Rosanne Hoffmann
Easter Island was discovered by Dutch explorers on Easter Sunday, so it was named Easter Island. The indigenous Polynesians call the island and the language spoken there, Rapa Nui. Chile, which claims Easter Island as part of its country, has named it Isla de Pascua, which means Island of Passover.
Whatever it is called, this island is completely isolated in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is located in the Temperate Zone, south of the Tropic of Capricorn. The nearest land, Pitcairn Island, is 1,300 miles to the west, and Chile is 2,200 miles to the east. The island is located at a dangerous spot near the edge of the South American and African tectonic plates in an area of volcanic activity. Lava from three different volcanoes formed the island nearly 3 million years ago.
Archeologists, conservationists, and tourists have been puzzled over the island's history for decades. It presents some unusual riddles. Today, Easter Island has no trees. The topography is gently rolling hills and lava plains covered with loose rock. There are also caves and steep cliffs at the water's edge that were formed by erosion. But, scientists have found evidence of 16 species of trees, including a large palm that once grew on the island. So, the first riddle is, how did the island become deforested by the time the Europeans arrived in 1722?
There is no fossil evidence that native mammals, large or small, lived on Rapa Nui before humans settled there. What lived there were insects, at least one species of lizard, and many species of birds. Ocean fish were plentiful, but only 54 species inhabited the area near the shore. Facts show that 30 species of birds became extinct there. Did human settlers cause the decline in the bird population? This is another mystery of Easter Island.
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the text out loud and answer the following questions. The student is free to use the text as a reference to find answers.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
River Run School District, of Fry County, wanted to see which of three new math programs worked best with their students. Over a span of three years, the school district leaders tested each of the programs with their 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students. In 2010, the students used the "Learn Math in your Sleep" program (blue). In 2011, the "Counting on Math" program was implemented (red). Then in 2012, the school district tried the "Math Soup" program (yellow). The results are shown in the above chart.
Note: This exercise is designed to help the practitioner determine how well the student can see the chart. It is not designed to test the de-coding skills of the student. Make certain the student uses his optical devices, if appropriate.
Teacher Instructions:
Ask your student to read the text and then view the chart. Instruct the student to answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the chart if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Dear Ashley,
My boyfriend has still not asked me to the school dance. It's only three weeks away. Should I ask him and if I do, should I pay?Jennifer
Dear Jennifer,
It's okay to ask your boyfriend to the dance, after all it is the 21st century! You might want to ask him to go Dutch since money might be the reason he has not asked you yet. Good luck and have fun!
Dear Ashley,
My mom does not trust me and is constantly reading my email and Facebook postings. She listens to my
phone conversations. I don't think I have done anything to earn this mistrust. What should I do?Addison
Dear Addison,
Ask your mom for a time to discuss why she thinks she needs to monitor your behavior. Maybe it is not that she does not trust you, she may just not trust the "outside" world. Parents are nervous
about who can be creeping around the internet. They need reassurance their kids are not chatting with the wrong people or posting risky photos on their Facebook pages. Remind your mom that she raised you to be responsible person. Ask her to let you show her what a good job she did.
Dear Ashley,
My bff has been invited to a party and I have not. Should I be mad at her if she chooses to go without me?LaKeesha
Dear LaKeesha,
Even though she is your bff, it doesn't mean that you have to be each other's ONLY friends. It is not only natural to have multiple friends, it is healthy. Go with another friend to the mall or to the movie that night, tell your BFF to enjoy herself at the party. If you do this, trust will grow between you.
Dear Ashley,
My older brother is constantly teasing me in front of my friends and his friends. This is very embarrassing and I can't seem to make him stop. What can I do?Hayden
Dear Hayden,
Older brothers are big teasers. They have been doing this from the beginning of time. Relationships between brothers can be difficult during the teenage years. Realize that he is probably teasing you out of love. If you really can't stand it, take him out for a pizza and tell him how much it embarrasses you. Tell him two can play that game, but YOU would rather be kind to him because you care about him. Remember, you are lucky to have an older brother to watch out for you and protect you. I'll bet he doesn't let anyone else tease you.
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read a column aloud or silently and answer the following questions:
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Calendar
The Hightower Middle School's 24th Annual Winter Festival took place on Saturday, November 28th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Everyone had a great time, even Santa who made a visit to celebrate the holiday season.
A bake sale raised more than $260 for gifts to be purchased for our angel family recipients. Members of Ms. Henrickson's sixth-grade class will purchase the gifts for the family. (Note: If you would like to join with Ms. Henrickson's class for this shopping activity, please contact Ramona Garcia in the main office.)
Many activities took place, including roller skating in the gym and a dance on the basketball court. (Continued, page 6.)
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the text either aloud or silently and answer the following questions:
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Staff
Editor:
Tim Green
Asst Editor:
Sally Archer
Photographer:
Ed Bigsley
Staff Writers:
Missy Compton
Marcia Thompson
Steve Holland
Tye Harson
Teacher Sponsor:
Ms. Knotley
Attention: The Toys for Tots toy drive will take place until December 18th. Please bring a toy for a child in need and place it in the box outside the cafeteria door.
Notice: State achievement tests will be held for seventh, eighth, and ninth graders beginning on December 12th and ending on December 14th. Mid-morning and afternoon snacks will be provided by the cheer team.
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the page aloud and answer the questions below:
Note: Record the font size of the material, the working distance, and whether or not the student uses a magnification device. If the student uses a hand-held magnification device, measure the distance between the magnifier and the eye (working distance) and between the magnifier and the reading material (focal distance).
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
dynamic
Main Entry: dy·nam·ic
Pronunciation: dahy-nam-ik
Function: adjective
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the dictionary entry aloud, then answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the definition if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Traditional Hopi Fry Bread
Dissolve yeast in warm water then add salt and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes covered with a moist towel. Add flour and bacon fat to liquid mixture. Mix and put on floured bread board and knead until mixture is smooth. Put dough in a greased bowl, cover with moist towel and let it rise for 1 1/2 hours. Remove dough from bowl and put on kneading board; knead in the 1/2 C. cornmeal. Heat a cast iron skillet containing 1 1/2 C. sunflower oil in it. When a grape-sized ball of dough sizzles in the oil, it is hot enough to fry the bread. Roll out the dough and cut it into 2-inch squares and drop into hot cooking oil. Fry 5 to 6 pieces at a time for only a few moments until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and drizzle with honey.
Note:This is the traditional "fry bread" that people of the Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Apache, Pima, and Zuni Nations prepare. Most First Nations tribes have some version of this bread. It is made at family get-togethers, on holidays, and for funerals and other rites of passage. It is very delicious.
Option 1: Ask the student to silently read the recipe on the opposite page, and then answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the text if needed.
Option 2: Ask the student to read the recipe out loud. You may then skip the questions if you ascertain that the student sees the recipe well enough to read it aloud and comprehend it.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
New for 2013 is this exciting game for preteens. You will be the squire that assists Korbus, the Rafian Warrior, as he finds his way through the forest. He has plans to rescue the Princess Ismelda from the evil and very intelligent dragon, Gorath. The dragon has taken Ismelda and all her treasure to his cave. Along the way, Korbus can get help from Frupert the frog, Indor the raccoon, and Soret the squirrel to help solve the riddles and find secret medals.
Once you and your avatar find and solve the hidden riddles, you will receive a map that leads you to the princess. You can also help Korbus get special powers when you find secret medals and beverages that are hidden in the forest. Once Korbus has gathered enough special powers, he can defeat the wiley dragon and rescue Ismelda. Korbus then must return the princess and her treasure to her castle. Once Korbus arrives at the castle, King Ison will reward Korbus with a key. This key allows him to open a door to the next level of the game. Each level requires more skill to solve the riddles and meet the challenges.
You are sure to love the bold 3D graphics and exciting adventures. Parents will love the educational value of the game. This game was awarded the Silver Medal at the Educational Video Game Conference 2012 for its exercises in inference and deductive reasoning.
Price: $49.95
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the text aloud or silently and answer the following questions. He/she should be allowed to use the article for reference during the question period.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Teacher Instructions:
Introduce the student to the map and make sure he/she has the correct magnification to see the elements of it. Explain the legend, if necessary.
Ask the student to search the map and answer the following questions:
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Teacher Instructions:
Instruct the student to read the text at the top, then study the maps. Offer help and have prescribed magnification handy.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Teacher Instructions:
Allow the student to refer to the diagram, then answer the following requests or questions.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to study the diagram, then answer the questions, or perform the following tasks:
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
The graphic shows how much of the world's three primary grains were grown in North and South America in 2012. Use the graphic to answer the following questions.
At the Maplewood School, 22% of the student body are first graders. The total number of students there is 150. How many first graders go to Maplewood?
You want to find out how many bananas a week were consumed at lunch by your classmates. You keep track for 10 days.
Day 1: 3 bananas, Day 2: 5 bananas, Day 3: 6 bananas, Day 4: 2 bananas, Day 5: 7 bananas, Day 6: 1 banana, Day 7: 2 bananas, Day 8: 6 bananas. Day 9: 3 bananas, Day 10: 5 bananas
Make a chart that shows the above information. Figure out the average of bananas per day for the class.
Teacher Instructions:
The student is asked to read three sizes of small print. If he cannot read the questions, with or without prescribed magnifier, make a notation in the FVLMA record and move on. If the student can read the text, note if it is easier for the student to read small text on the colored background.
Answers: N. America, N. America, N. America, wheat
Answer: 33
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Teacher Instructions:
The student is asked to read two sizes of small print as word problems. If he cannot read the questions, with or without prescribed magnifier, make a notation in the FVLMA record and move on. If the student can read the text, note if it is easier for the student to read small text on the colored backgrounds and note the best color for him.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls is located along the Iguazu River and borders Brazil and Argentina. It is a drainage system of 275 falls along a mile stretch of the river. Some of the waterfalls are as high as 229 feet. Devil's Throat waterfall is one of the most impressive and the most well-known with tourists. It stretches more than 492 feet wide and has a roar so loud some people report it as frightening.
Eleanor Roosevelt visited Iguazu Falls and reportedly exclaimed, "Poor Niagara," when she saw and heard the immense and prominent Iguazu Falls. The name of Iguazu Falls comes from two Guarani words "y" and "guasu" that mean "water" and "large," respectively. The legend tells of a deity who became furious when his mortal fiancée ran away with a human boyfriend. The deity, in his rage, split the river. His action created the falls and caused the secret couple to fall eternally in the tumbler of the waterfalls.
Igauazu is second to Niagara in the volume of water that flows over the falls. Niagara's average flow over the precipice is 85,000 cubic feet per second. Igauazu's is 61,660 cubic feet per second. Igauzau Falls ranks 9th among the natural wonders of the world, and a favorite tourist spot.
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the article and answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the document if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
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Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the text aloud and answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the document if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Calendar
We have already lost our soda and snack machines that used to be outside the cafeteria. Now are we going to lose the Clifton High School long-held tradition of the Friday Pizzafest? If Wade City mayor Sondra Moon has her way, will our grease-smeared, pepperoni-breath grins be replaced by carrot stick and lettuce grimaces?
The mayor has announced her childhood obesity initiative to fight the growing waistlines of Wade City's children and teens. If City Council adopts this initiative, the Child Nutrition Act could greatly change what we are eating for school lunch.
Most local school nutritionists are in favor of the mayor's initiative. Nancy Strong, Clifton High's school nutritionist, is a member of the South Atlantic Nutrition Association. When asked about thoughts on the matter, Ms. Strong said, "I support Mayor Moon's proposed changes." But, what do the students at Clifton have to say about no more Pizzafest Fridays?
"I think it stinks," stated Joshua Higgs. "It is up to me and my parents what I eat. I could probably eat healthy vegetarian pizza. The school also offers other choices including a salad bar. But I love my pepperoni pizza," he said.
"I don't like being told what to eat but I guess the changes are needed so my generation doesn't die young. There are a lot of kids out there who don't make the right choices. Sometimes parents can't afford the more nutritious choices," responded Kelly Longstreet.
What do you think?
Go to the Clifton High website at www.clifton.edu and click on the nutrition survey. We will report the results in next week's edition of the Courier.
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the entire newspaper sample then answer the questions after the next page.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Staff
Editor:
Tim Greenwood
Asst Editor:
Sally Archer
Photographer:
Ed Bigsley
Staff Writers:
Missy Compton
Marcia Terrell
Steve Sajin
Jeff Gomez
Teacher Sponsor:
Ms. Knotley
Photo of Coach
Fred Graham
Introducing Our New Baseball Coach, Fred Graham
Fred Graham
Meet Coach Fred Graham. Coach Graham comes to us from Lowell High School in McLean County. Coach Graham has twenty years experience as a high school baseball coach and also played baseball for Florida State when he was in college. While he was at Florida State, his team went to the NCAA finals twice. He was voted to the all ACC team in both his junior and senior years.
Coach Graham is very excited about joining Clifton's Gator staff where he will be teaching 10th grade World History along with his coaching responsibilities. Tryouts for the baseball team are next month during the week of January 510. Coach Graham hopes for a great turnout so rebuilding the team can begin after last May's graduation of fifteen seniors.
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the article aloud, or ask him/her to answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the article if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
In Fashion
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
BFF's Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were dressed impeccably at the Teen Heart Throb Awards. Selena
lit up the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder, sky blue, chiffon gown by Betsey Johnson. The sweetheart
neckline accented a dazzling 22 carat sapphire pendant, set in platinum, by Tiffany. Justin, in jet black linen slacks by Tommy Hilfiger, and a black leather jacket by Calvin Klein drew screams and sighs from his female fans. He sported a black leather tie by Leatherette and wore the big, dazzling smile that the girls swoon over. The pair looked fab together. Justin and Selena have been best friends since they met on the set of Selena's TV show, Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place.
Kristin Stewart
Kristin Stewart must have listened to the fashion criticism she got at the People's Choice Awards last year because this year she looked divine. In a wine-colored, backless gown by Proenza Schouler, with strappy, black, beaded stiletto heels and bag by Versace, Kristin showed her long legs and lovely neck to their best advantage. Top fashion garnet-and-onyx earrings by Lainey finished off the look. And what a look it was! Her pixie hairdo accentuated her creamy skin. Kristin turned heads and stole the runway. Welcome back to the Red Carpet Club, Kristin.
Out of Fashion
Taylor Swift
Songbird, Taylor Swift, showed up at the Country Music Awards in a black charmeuse gown by Vera Wang. True to Vera's style, the gown was very simple and elegant with braiding that draped from the right shoulder to the waist. Taylor managed to ruin the simple elegance of the gown by wearing 14 different gold chains, one with giant links a la Flavor Flav. From the chains there dangled an assortment of crosses, clover leaves, and a large gold frog with topaz eyes. We say, "Too much, Taylor." To add yet another insult to the ensemble, a pair of Jimmy Choo, six-inch, red velvet pumps with enormous gold bows, made her feet look like trolleys.
Kevin Jonas
This Jonas Brother must have acquired his fashion advice from a logging crew. He appeared at the Make-a-Wish Charity gala in faded denim pants and a yellow plaid, flannel shirt. Yes, he did wear a handsome Marc Jacobs, raw silk tie, but it was too little, too late. He accessorized this "working man's" garb with a five carat diamond stud in his left ear, and a quirky, brown, pork pie hat from Rocawear. "He is trying to find his style." Jonas' agent quipped. "Isn't that what stylists are for?"
asked Lucia Feducia, Jonas' songbird ex- girlfriend. "Kevin needs one badly." Only time will tell if Kevin's fashion risk-taking will pay off. Next week everyone could be wearing yellow plaid and Jacobs' ties, but this reporter is betting against it.
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the column aloud or ask the student to answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the document if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
1246 Blossom Way
Fairfax, Va 22031
Tel: (703) 555-6789
www.dragonden.com
Free Delivery to limited area!
Includes campuses of Northern Virginia
Community College, and the
Regina Plantagenet
School of Horticulture.
Appetizers | |
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Egg Roll | $1.00 |
Fried Wontons | $3.25 |
Crab Rangoon | $4.00 |
Seafood Spring Rolls (2) | $5.25 |
Egg Drop Soup | Quart $4.50 |
Hot and Sour Soup | Quart $4.00 |
Wonton Soup | Quart $4.25 |
Entrees (all served with white or fried rice) |
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General Tso's Chicken | $9.50 |
Dragon's Delight w/Shrimp & Chicken | $13.50 |
Sesame Beef | $11.75 |
War Su Gai | $12.50 |
Lobster in Egg Sauce | $14.25 |
Garlic Shrimp | $13.75 |
Hunan BBQ Ribs | $12.50 |
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to read the menu, and then answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the document if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
ARAL SEA
The drying up of the Aral Sea is one of the greatest blunders in the history of the planet. Once the world's fourth-largest inland body of water, it is now mostly desert. Scientists say, what water is left is drying up so rapidly that the sea could disappear within the next 15 years.
The two rivers that fed the Aral Sea were re-directed to provide water for cotton farms. This action started the drying of the Aral Sea, which lost 90% of its water in the 50 years ending in 2005. As the sea dried up, a landmass was exposed which split the sea into two parts in the late 1980s. The northern Small Aral Sea in Kazakhstan is fed by the Syr Darya River. The southern Big Aral Sea in Uzbekistan is fed, if it rains, by the Amu Darya River. Scientists expect the larger part to be divided again when other land is exposed.
What once were balanced meadows and waters full of fish are now disaster areas. The important fishing industry is gone. The sea, which supplied 50,000 tons of fish each year, became so salty that most of the fish died. Communities that once were on the shores of the Aral Sea now cannot see the water because it is too far away. Look at the map on the next page to see how the Aral Sea has dried up over time.
Teacher Instructions:
The text on the Aral Sea is included to help the students study the following map. Therefore, the text font has been made as large as possible to accommodate the students. The objective is to find out how well they can interpret the map, NOT how well they can read the text. Instruct your student to read the Aral Sea text, then study the map that follows. Offer assistance if needed. Questions will be given that allow you to determine how well the student can see/interpret the map.
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to study the map of the Aral Sea and answer the following questions.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to study the map and answer the following questions. Allow the students to refer to the map if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to study the illustration and answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the diagram if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Teacher Instructions:
Ask the student to study the diagram, and then answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the diagram if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Write out this problem as an equation.
Teacher Instructions:
The student is asked to read several math problems in 8 and 10 pt. Verdana text. If she cannot read the questions, with or without prescribed magnifier, make a notation in the FV/LMA record and move on. If the student can read the text, note if it is easier for the student to read small text on the colored background and which color is best.
Tina wants to grow onions and potatoes in her garden. She knows one potato plant takes ten times as much space as an onion. She has a spot 12 feet long and 4 feet wide. It takes a spot 2 ft. by two ft. to grow one potato plant. If Tina wants to grow at least eight potatoes, how much space will she have left for onions? How many onions can she grow there? Answer 1: 16 sq. ft. Answer 2: 40 onions
Note: Remember, all you need is to find if the student can see the questions well enough to read them. Make notations about her ability. Sometimes TVIs want students to do the calculations, so they gain insight into where the student is academically. That is why the answers are supplied. However, it is not the goal of these particular exercises.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
Solve for the unknown:
1. x -8 (9 + 2) = 166 | 2. (12-x) ÷ 3 = 4 | 3. X (4-17) + 5 = 12 |
4. 10 + y (2 ÷ 3) -4 = 6 | 5. y ÷ 4 = 12 | 6. 9y + 44 = 30 |
7. 80 + 3z + 6 = 8 | 8. z -21 = 7 | 9. 18z ÷ 3z = 6 |
10. Dora is making a cake for her grandmother's birthday. She has 33 candles but that is only half her grandmother's age. X equals the number of candles she needs to complete the cake. Write the algebraic expression for X.
11. Aaron counted 134 dandelions in the lawn. He knows it takes about 3 minutes to dig up each dandelion. It will take him a long time to pull all those dandelions. Write the algebraic problem then solve for the unknown.
12. Franco has 36 cousins. One-fourth of them are beyond the age of 30. Franco wants to throw a party for his grandmother. He wants each of his cousins to pitch in for the party which will cost $600. If the cousins 30 and older pitch in half the money, and the younger cousins pitch in half, how much will each cousin older than 30 pay? How much will each of the younger cousins pay? Write the algebraic problem.
Teacher Instructions:
The student is asked to read several math problems in 10, 11, and 12 pt. Kartika text. If she cannot read the questions, with or without prescribed magnifier, make a notation in the FV/LMA record and move on. If the student can read the text, note if it is easier for the student to read small text on the colored background and which color is best.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
The Boy Who Loved Saturn
By Jordanne Graham
Joshua loved the planet Saturn. He studied it during his free time. He had posters on his walls of Saturn's nebulous clouds and obscure moons. The rings of Saturn fascinated Joshua. He imagined the rocks and dust that made up the rings and wondered just how massive the rocks would be. Would each rock be colossal, bigger than a refrigerator?
Josh knew of Saturn's fickle winds, notorious for changing direction and stirring up storms so violent as to exacerbate a shift in the colored bands circling the planet. Joshua had a rudimentary understanding of the planet's physical properties. He often let his imagination lead him through a labyrinth of mental images in which he was impervious to the planet's noxious gases. He imagined himself wandering the planet, crossing the deep chasms in its crust as he searched for an appropriate site to plant the flag of the United States.
Josh did not bristle when his friends called him a "space cadet." He had an insatiable desire to travel in space and to think of himself as a space cadet helped fill his longing, a feeling which was palpable to his friends. In spite of their teasing, his friends were supportive. They spoke positively about Joshua's propensity for subjects of science and his embrace of science fiction as truth. They bought him t-shirts with dazzling paintings of Saturn on them. One friend, Larry, made a keychain with a marble on it for Joshua. The marble was encircled by a silver ring Larry had made in metal shop. It was a wonderful, if tiny, facsimile of Saturn's contours. His friends even gave him the nickname, Mimas, the name of one of Saturn's moons.
No matter what his friends say, Joshua is enduringly taciturn. He feels secure in his admiration of the planet and his plans to one day be an astronaut or aeronautical engineer. He knows he will play a part in any future explorations of Saturn.
Teacher Instructions:
Direct the student to read the entire story and answer the following questions. Allow the student to refer to the text, if needed.
FV/LMA Protocol: Learning Media Assessment – Current Print Functioning
clandestine
Main Entry: clan·des·tine
Pronunciation: \klan-'des-ten also -'tīn or -'tēn or 'klan-dəs-\
Function: adjective
Definition: marked by, held-in, or conducted in secrecy
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French clandestin, from Latin clandestinus, from clam secretly; akin to Latin celare to hide — more at HELL
Date: circa 1528: marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy: SURREPTITIOUS
synonyms see SECRET
From Merriam-Webster On Line Dictionary
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clandestine
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Amethyst
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz that has been used in jewelry since ancient times. The name comes from the Ancient Greek word for "intoxicated", since the Greeks believed that the stone protected its owner from becoming drunk. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst jewelry and adorned their weapons with it. They even made wine goblets from it. It is one of several forms of quartz. Amethyst is considered the birthstone for February.
The violet hue of amethyst comes from irradiation (heating) of the clear silica, mixed with iron and other impure elements. The presence of other trace elements results in the complex crystal lattice on which the amethyst crystals are formed. The hardness of the mineral is 7 on the Mohs scale, the same as quartz. So it is hard enough to be used for ornamentation.
Hue
Amethyst occurs in basic hues from a light, pink violet to a deep, dark purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and blue. When a stone or mineral shows more than one color as the facets reflect the light, it is called dichroism. The ideal hue all amethyst hunters want is called "Deep Siberian." It has a foundation hue of violet 75–80%; and 15–20% blue and red secondary hues. Amethyst can fade if it is overexposed to light. It can also be darkened artificially with the application of necessary irradiation (heat).
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Category | Mineral variety |
Formula (repeating unit) | Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2) |
Identification | |
Color | Purple, violet |
Crystal habit | 6-sided prism that terminates in 6-sided pyramid (typical) |
Crystal system | rhombohedral class 32 |
Mohs scale hardness | 7 and lower in impure varieties |
Luster | Vitreous/glossy |
Transparency | Translucent to fully transparent |
Specific gravity | 2.65 constant |
Melting point | 1650±75 °C |
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Prom is near so order your gowns and tuxes at Prom Pro!
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Tuxedo Rental Fee:
$80 to $300 depending upon designer.
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The Oakton High School varsity Cougars won a nail biter last Friday night over the Edmond Eagles. With only 46 seconds to go in the fourth quarter, defensive back Rodney Johnson leaped to intercept an Eagle's quarterback's pass and ran 12 yards into Eagles territory with 32 seconds left in the game. Cougars' quarterback, Tim Bly, thrilled the crowd with a 28-yard pass to wide receiver, Artemis Jackson, who kept time on the clock by steering out-of-bounds after the catch. With 19 seconds to go, Coach Woodburn called a strategy timeout. The discussion was successful because the next play resulted in running back, Tyler Colton, taking a shovel pass for a 10-yard gain and a touchdown. Kicker Steve Green made the extra point to bring the final score to 2821. The win qualifies the Cougars for the state finals in Ocean Heights, January 6th, 2014.
Wild fans rushed the field and tore down the goalposts. Oakton High School has not been to the finals since 1982. The excitement can still be felt in the halls of school as students plan for the championship game. Hurry to get your tickets at the bookstore.
"Normally, I am so excited about Christmas that I can't stand it, but I am not even thinking about gifts this year," stated head cheerleader Stacey Gross.
"This could be the highlight of my high school career, I'm nervous but I am way more pumped," quarterback Tim Bly said with enthusiasm. "Go black and gold!"
For anyone who is interested in travelling with the pep club, buses will leave from the west parking lot at 1:00 P.M. on game day. The cost is $15 and includes a t-shirt and Cougars foam finger. Let's all go support our team in this history making event!
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Tim Greenwood
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Don't forget to register for the Winter Ski Trip! Deadline is Fri. 1/17.
Snowflake Ball, Princess Semi-finalists
The nominations for the Winter Snowflake Princess Court have been tabulated and the semi-finalists were announced last Friday during half-time at the basketball game. In case you were grounded, here are the semi-finalists for each grade:
The princess and her court will be chosen by school-wide vote. The results will be announced next week. The Snowflake Princess will be crowned at the Snowflake Ball, December 23, at 7:00 P.M.
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1. What kind of a polygon is this? What is the sum of its interior angles?
2. If the diameter of this circle is 1 inch, what is the area of the circle?
3. What name best describes this polygon?
4. What is the name of this shape? If the front side has an area of 6 square centimeters, what is the area of the top side?
5. What kind of triangle is this? What is the sum of its interior angles?
6. What is the name of this polygon? If all its sides are of equal length, what is it called?
7. Using your pencil and paper, draw an octagon.
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1. These two equilateral rhombuses are the same size. If one side of the first rhombus is 2.5 cm, what is the area of both rhombuses when added together?
2. This is an equilateral, equiangular triangle. How many possible hypotenuses does it have? Draw one on your notepaper.
3. This is a cube with dimensions of 22 inches. What is the surface area of the cube?
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