October+2009

Oct 29 ~ Comparing Integers Tool -** restricted input boxes so user gets an error message if they try to enter +0. -0, or numbers with leading zeroes 089 for example. -revised things so a point does not appear on the graph until a legitimate value has been input, previously, the point remained at its former location, now it is made invisible until input is correct. -Noticed Vertical and horizontal number lines were not in synch after dragging, fixed that! - reviewed feedback from Myrna and Anne MacMillan. a) With regard to dragging the points on the number lines with scales of 5's or 10's: Myrna liked the orange dot behaviour which shows integers in between ticks but when released pops to the nearest tick. Anne thought the inbetween values should show and remain as final positions. Neither liked the skipping along only to multiples of 5 or 10. So, I made all the purple points behave as Anne requested, all the orange points as Myrna liked so they can check out both options. Will get a final decision and then make them match. b) The functioning of the open number line is still up for debate. No consensus on how it should work. Probably need to talk about this at NovoFlash. Decided to leave as is for now.
 * Oct 30 ~ PLMLC in London

-talked to Greg re inconsistent input issue, onchange event was not always picking up the entir number. Greg was going to look at it. Met with secondary teacher re CBR's and Grade 9 applied for 1.5 hours this afternoon. Integer Comparison tool - points are now draggable and text boxes update appropriately. Need to refine the motion of the points, lock them to the line, make them drag in only integer leaps? - tab enabled and indexed the input fields - revised the appearance of the number line (added arrows, point colour matches input fields, positioning, max/min values etc.) - bolded comparative words to match inequality sign - began the logic of changing the scale on the number line based on input values. - skype chat with Heather re unitType not working as expected. She will look at it after her midterm tomorrow - travel to Mississauga for CHAMP workshop RE CLIPS tonight PM - BOARD - system mentoring meeting. Decided to delete the pictorial rep and hence redid the stage for the remaining three representations. Decided to use an open number line to graph many of the integer values input by students. Graph rep needs lots of work yet to make it interactive and to restrict the scale in certain situations. Heather added some features to the number line tool to allow scaling in various multiples, 5, 10 etc. added arrows to the ends etc. Things are all set to take off. Assisted the two integer groups as needed. added the number line feature. It updates appropriately for values between 10 and -10. Next step is to make the number line grow and shrink appropriately. Maybe need to look at adding menu options at this point. Also need to add a draggability feature to the points and then update the text boxes appropriately. Progress!!!! Getting ready for OctoFlash, trip to the board office to pick up LCD and photocopying.
 * Oct 28 ~ Comparing Integers Tool** - found the last (hopefully) logic error in the graphing code. (multiples of 10 which were larger than 100 had no graphing directions) Greg helped me repair the logic. Vertical number line option now functioning.
 * Oct 27 ~ Comparing Integers Tool** - edited it so that the points are draggable on all versions of the number line and text boxes update appropriately. Fixed the logic for dealing with the "+" sign which I think was causing the input issues. Small tweak to Plot POints function so that the values of left and right remained unchanged. Posted to Isenegger. Talked to Greg about the way points drag on multiples of 5 and 10 number lines - what shows up, just the multiples or the values in between? Also, how should the open number line work in terms of dragging. Should it resort to the other number lines in special cases or remain open. Sent an email to Myrna, Trish and AnneM asking for their input regarding these issues.
 * Oct 26~ Comparing Integers Tool** - got number lines to change scale based on input values (multiples of 5, 10 open number line)
 * Oct 24 (Saturday) ~** 2hrs, 15 min - created coloured lines to match input values to help Cheryl with her number line activity.
 * Oct 23 ~ Board Day -** EQAO workshop
 * Oct 22 ~ Board Day** - Planning with Karen
 * Oct 21 ~** updated "Navigating Clips" one pager to include Number Entry Pad, Search, What's New, inDevMode link
 * Oct 20~Comparing Integers tool** - made sure focus remained on the input box if an invalid entry was made
 * Oct 19 ~ AM -** prepared for CLIPS presentation at CHAMP mini conference
 * Oct 17 ~ OctoFlash** - lots of consulting with Trish and fraction group re integer comparison tool
 * Oct 16 ~** Integer Tool - error checking "+" signs showing up in text fields when appropriate
 * Oct 15 ~** Integer tool - input boxes functioning in tandem. Error checking and + - signs functioning properly. Enter key problem fixed - multi line text box was the culprit.
 * Oct 14 ~** worked on Comparing Integers tool - random integers generated to start, description and numerical rep functioning based on random number generation. Need to adapt it to work based on Student input. Skype meeting with Judi and Greg re OctoFlash. Coaches meeting at board office for part of the afternoon.
 * Oct 13 ~ PLMLC -** London
 * Sept 30 - Oct 9 -** sick leave