Showing posts with label Sub Day's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sub Day's. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Work Period...
Today Mr. Max was gone... So we had a work period. The sub we had was a very nice lady and she told Mr. Max that we actually worked. Yay us! We were to go to a website called 'seeingstatistics.com' and teach ourselves. Most took notes of the website to keep it fresh in our minds. We had homework due, but the due date was moved to the fifteenth (today)... Overall it was a great day and it was nice to have a period to just work.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Max's Absence - Day 2
I dont really know what to post for today I'll just try and add some useful tips on being able to stay focused for our work periods. I found these tips on http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/self/1130. I think that they can be very useful if really taken seriously. Everyone needs help focusing some times I know I do.
1. Witness your thoughts. No one can stop thinking entirely; it is impossible. If you start trying not to think, you only end up thinking about how to stop thinking! What you can do, however, is to withdraw from your thoughts and become more of an objective spectator.
2. Picture your mind as a blank canvas or a dark sky. Allow your thoughts to come and go, but resist the urge to follow each one. Your brain will eventually slow down and you will feel less pressured.
3. Count. If you find it difficult to let go of your thoughts, try counting slowly as you breathe. Watch your thoughts and try to resist following them. Turn your attention to the count as you breathe out.
4. Pay active attention. As you work and think, try to keep your attention on the task at hand, Be strict with yourself, and each time your mind wanders, return it to the task. As you keep refocusing your attention, your “mind stillness” will improve.
5. Still your body. One sign of fragmented attention is fragmented movement. For example, when you are at the theatre, it is easy to tell if others around you are fully attentive to the performance. People who sniff and sigh, move their heads this away and that, and wiggle in their seats are having some difficulty concentrating. Rapt attention is usually accompanied by still body posture.
6. Find a comfortable position and don’t allow yourself to move. Concentrate on what you are doing or watching, drawing your attention away from physical distractions, and focus your thoughts on your task. After a while, you will notice that you fidget less and feel less physical discomfort. You are now channeled into mental exertion.
7. Interest your mind. Try to find interest in projects to help you concentrate. Taking up a new hobby can be a tremendous help. You should also try to find something interesting even in the dullest chore. If you are at a gathering, find someone and start a conversation. Be inquisitive and you might discover you have similar interests.
8. Open the mind. Just as strength, stamina, and flexibility must be incorporated in your physical routine, the mind needs new and absorbing challenges to give it a change from its everyday journey. Notice something new on the same way home that you might not have noticed before. Buy a magazine on a subject you normally wouldn’t look at, read it, and open yourself to new possibilities.
1. Witness your thoughts. No one can stop thinking entirely; it is impossible. If you start trying not to think, you only end up thinking about how to stop thinking! What you can do, however, is to withdraw from your thoughts and become more of an objective spectator.
2. Picture your mind as a blank canvas or a dark sky. Allow your thoughts to come and go, but resist the urge to follow each one. Your brain will eventually slow down and you will feel less pressured.
3. Count. If you find it difficult to let go of your thoughts, try counting slowly as you breathe. Watch your thoughts and try to resist following them. Turn your attention to the count as you breathe out.
4. Pay active attention. As you work and think, try to keep your attention on the task at hand, Be strict with yourself, and each time your mind wanders, return it to the task. As you keep refocusing your attention, your “mind stillness” will improve.
5. Still your body. One sign of fragmented attention is fragmented movement. For example, when you are at the theatre, it is easy to tell if others around you are fully attentive to the performance. People who sniff and sigh, move their heads this away and that, and wiggle in their seats are having some difficulty concentrating. Rapt attention is usually accompanied by still body posture.
6. Find a comfortable position and don’t allow yourself to move. Concentrate on what you are doing or watching, drawing your attention away from physical distractions, and focus your thoughts on your task. After a while, you will notice that you fidget less and feel less physical discomfort. You are now channeled into mental exertion.
7. Interest your mind. Try to find interest in projects to help you concentrate. Taking up a new hobby can be a tremendous help. You should also try to find something interesting even in the dullest chore. If you are at a gathering, find someone and start a conversation. Be inquisitive and you might discover you have similar interests.
8. Open the mind. Just as strength, stamina, and flexibility must be incorporated in your physical routine, the mind needs new and absorbing challenges to give it a change from its everyday journey. Notice something new on the same way home that you might not have noticed before. Buy a magazine on a subject you normally wouldn’t look at, read it, and open yourself to new possibilities.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Day One Max's Absence
Although I was unable to be apart of class yesterday due to my 'Executive Challenge' meetings I understand a lot of progress was made towards our work layout for the next couple days. Mr. Max has to endure the pain of staying in a hotel for the next couple days but has left a list of things that we will are asked to accomplish. I understand that 'bend' has posted what was due but I decided to expand on what was posted with the worksheet the sub handed out.
1. Accelerated Math
- The probability objectives are due at the end of the unit (upon Max,s return). We are also responsible to print other practises, exercises, and tests.
- If help is needed turn to your peers or feel free to email Max with any serious questions.
2. Wiki Assignment
- There are instructions posted on a prior blog from Max and 'bend' included a link to view older assignments.
- Remember having your laptop is a privilege and if you don't correctly use them will have it taken away. You will need it to finish some assignments so keep this in mind.
3. Design & Measurement Package
- You should come familiar with this package as the first section of the exam will be on this section.
- Do Question #6 Question B (Driveway)
4. Personal Finance Questions
- #3(Maila) & #4(Bonnie)
- We took notes on this section before spring break and you are also encouraged to view the network or blog for help.
Well that's our list of things to do for the next couple days, so make sure you properly use the time your given to get it all finished in time.
Also on the blackboards in the classroom rules have been listed for the classroom that will apply while he is absent and his email addresses will also be found there to contact him for help.
BlOnDiEb
1. Accelerated Math
- The probability objectives are due at the end of the unit (upon Max,s return). We are also responsible to print other practises, exercises, and tests.
- If help is needed turn to your peers or feel free to email Max with any serious questions.
2. Wiki Assignment
- There are instructions posted on a prior blog from Max and 'bend' included a link to view older assignments.
- Remember having your laptop is a privilege and if you don't correctly use them will have it taken away. You will need it to finish some assignments so keep this in mind.
3. Design & Measurement Package
- You should come familiar with this package as the first section of the exam will be on this section.
- Do Question #6 Question B (Driveway)
4. Personal Finance Questions
- #3(Maila) & #4(Bonnie)
- We took notes on this section before spring break and you are also encouraged to view the network or blog for help.
Well that's our list of things to do for the next couple days, so make sure you properly use the time your given to get it all finished in time.
Also on the blackboards in the classroom rules have been listed for the classroom that will apply while he is absent and his email addresses will also be found there to contact him for help.
BlOnDiEb
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