Extra Credit Opportunity!

Today students received an extra credit opportunity worth 5 points.  The assignment is due by Friday October 25th.

Optional Extra Credit!!                 Due:  Friday, October 25th

Ø Come up with your own mnemonic device for order of operations!  (a phrase different from Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally)

Ø List your new mnemonic device and then give an example of a problem underneath.  The problem must use every step of order of operations (every letter).  Solve the problem showing all work.

Ø All parts of the assignment should be done neatly on cardstock in pen or marker.  (I would try it in pencil on scratch paper first!)

You may earn up to 5 points earned in the following way:

Mnemonic Device                 1 point        (appropriate and fits order)

Problem                                 3 points      (see below)

                                      1 point – all steps used (all letters)

                                      1 point – all work is shown

                                      1 point – final answer is correct and circled

Neatness                               1 point

*Turn it into your period’s bin by the end of the day on the 25^th to receive credit.