Hooray! Word Problems!

When I was in school, the most dreaded questions in math, in my opinion, were the word problems. I hated them. I didn't get them. They frustrated me and I often had a hard time comprehending them. I think it's only fair that I get to make up my own word problems.

Ms. ATHG works at School X 3 days a week. She teaches 12 classes, each lasting 1 hour. On Tuesday, she teaches 3 classes and assists with 1 session of academic intervention. On Wednesday, she teaches 5 classes and assists with 1 session of academic intervention. On Thursday, she teaches 4 classes and has am and pm bus duty. On Tuesday, Ms. ATHG has 3 hours of "free time" spread throughout the day in which to pump. On Wednesday, Ms. ATHG has 30 minutes of "free time" smack dab in the middle of the day in which to pump. On Thursday, Ms. ATHG has 2 hours and 10 minutes of "free time" spread throughout the day in which to pump. Ms. ATHG needs to pump every 2-3 hours in order to prevent discomfort. Ms. ATHG is capable of pumping 4 oz. of milk during each 15 minute session. If Ms. ATHG wants to pump at least 12 oz. each day, what are the odds she's going to develop mastitis or a blocked duct on a Wednesday?

Ready for another one?

Ms. ATHG has 6 tables in her classroom. Each table seats 4 students. Ms. ATHG's average class has 26 students, with her largest classes having 29 students. Ms. ATHG's art department requires students to create paintings on 18x24 paper. If Ms. ATHG wants each student to have enough work space to comfortably work, how many students' paintings will be ruined this year?

I've got another one for you.

Ms. ATHG has 6 sinks in her art room. There are 6 paper towel dispensers in her room. Ms. ATHG has 1 trash can. The trash can has a 7-gallon capacity. Ms. ATHG plans on starting painting projects with 3 grade levels, the Kinders, 6th graders and 5th graders, for a total of 6 classes. If each student washes their hands an average of 1.13 times during class, how many rolls of paper towels will Ms. ATHG pick up off the floor on an average day? BONUS: What are the odds most students will try to use the 2 leaking sinks they have been instructed not to use?

Preparing To Go Back

Today I stopped in at my school to connect with my long-term sub. It amazes me that I head back to work next week. Has it really been eight weeks already? *Sigh* It has. As much as it pains me to leave my Sweet A with another, I'm kind of excited to go back to work. There's going to be a lot of adjusting over the next month or more as there are big changes in our life right now (more on that in a bit) and at work. I lost my classroom over the summer, but fortunately they were able to build me one in the 6th grade pod. Unfortunately, it's small. There's only room for enough tables to tightly seat 24 kids, and I'm pretty sure I have a couple of classes this year with 29 or more students. On the plus side, I finally have sinks, cupboards and shelving, things that I didn't have last year. Oh, and no nasty carpet!

On another positive note, I'm only returning to work part time. As you know, I was really distraught over returning to work and leaving my babe in daycare. Fortunately, Mr. ATHG was offered a new job, and he took it. This new job means I don't have to work full time, yay! Now I'll be working three days a week, and I can be home with my sweet girl Monday and Friday. I also managed to find a fantastic daycare arrangement for Sweet A, at least for the month of November. Because Mr. ATHG's new job is further away, we're looking to move at the end of November to a location more central to both our work places. *Sigh* A new baby... back to work... a new classroom... a new job for Mr. ATHG... moving... all in the span of three months. Oh, and then right after we move, Sweet A has to have minor surgery. If I make it to Christmas, it will be a miracle.

Show Me Your Apron, Recessionista!

Art and science often go hand-in-hand, so why not wear a lab coat when creating and experimenting ?

    

Recessionista says:

"I use a lab coat for my apron. :)"

Thanks for playing along, Recessionista!

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