Test #2 scores were posted in gradespeed earlier tonight. Tests will be returned on Friday for you to review and corrections will be due next Wednesday.
The results were mixed (i.e., many students prepared well and some did not). About 60% earned an 80 or above before the curve and over 22% earned less than 70. More details will be provided tomorrow.
We will begin chapter 3 tomorrow with the study of linear approximations and differentials.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Recent HW and test review
The 2.8 and 2.9 HW due today was graded for completion and it'll be returned to you tomorrow. I have posted solutions to these problems for you to check for correctness: http://www.bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/notes/2-8-2-9-sol.pdf
Also, please continue to review for the test on Wednesday. Come to class on Tuesday with questions for review.
Also, please continue to review for the test on Wednesday. Come to class on Tuesday with questions for review.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Sample test answers
You'll receive a copy of this on Monday, but for those who are following, here are the answers to the sample test questions:
http://www.bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/notes/test2sample-solutions.pdf
The document also contains a sample of the instructions for the test.
http://www.bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/notes/test2sample-solutions.pdf
The document also contains a sample of the instructions for the test.
Homework and test review
Here's an idea... try ALL of the 2.8 & 2.9 assigned problems BEFORE class on Monday. That way, you can get your questions answered and then have some time remaining during class to review for the test this Wednesday.
Also, please note that on the 2.8 & 2.9 assignment sheet, I have assigned one problem per group to write on the boards to share on Monday. You'll just take a few minutes to write the solution on the board, but we won't have groups explaining the solutions-they'll just be available for everyone to check.
We have a busy week planned, so please put in some time this weekend.
Also, please note that on the 2.8 & 2.9 assignment sheet, I have assigned one problem per group to write on the boards to share on Monday. You'll just take a few minutes to write the solution on the board, but we won't have groups explaining the solutions-they'll just be available for everyone to check.
We have a busy week planned, so please put in some time this weekend.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
2.5 Chain rule HW
On the September calendar, there is a hint for #35. On the original calendar it is incorrect. The hint should be: f(0) = -1. The online calendar has been corrected.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Chain rule
We will continue studying the chain rule on Wednesday. The september calendar has been adjusted.
http://bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/apcalendars/ap1109.pdf
http://bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/apcalendars/ap1109.pdf
Monday, September 12, 2011
Bring 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 handouts to class on Tuesday
We will be tying up some loose ends in sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 on Tuesday. Be sure to bring the handouts and your notes from those sections with you to class.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Correction and 2.4 video
During class today, I indicated that on test #1, form A #11 and form B #13 had only 68% correct. I made a mistake - it was actually 97% correct!
Please view the 2-4 video lecture before class on Tuesday: http://got.im/07M8
Please view the 2-4 video lecture before class on Tuesday: http://got.im/07M8
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Test #1
The grades for test #1 have been posted in gradespeed.
About 2/3 of the class earned a score of 80 or above (including the curve) and the mean score was 82.
More details about the test results will be shared tomorrow.
About 2/3 of the class earned a score of 80 or above (including the curve) and the mean score was 82.
More details about the test results will be shared tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
1.4 - 1.5 group solutions
One version of each problem was selected for one of the three BC classes:
http://www.bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/notes/1.4-1.5-2011.PDF
http://www.bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/notes/1.4-1.5-2011.PDF
Test #1 sample correction
Questions 7 and 8 from the sample problems do have multiple answers:
#7 is B, C, E
#8 is B, C, D, E
http://www.bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/notes/test1_sample_answers_2011.pdf
#7 is B, C, E
#8 is B, C, D, E
http://www.bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/notes/test1_sample_answers_2011.pdf
Monday, September 5, 2011
Test #1 sample solutions
Here are the solutions to the Test #1 sample questions:
http://www.bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/notes/test1_sample_answers_2011.pdf
Please remember that these are just examples of the types of questions that could be on a test covering sections 1.2 to 1.5.
http://www.bellaire.org/mazzoni/apcalc/notes/test1_sample_answers_2011.pdf
Please remember that these are just examples of the types of questions that could be on a test covering sections 1.2 to 1.5.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Open house
I enjoyed getting to meet many parents last night and sharing information about AP Calculus BC with them. Parents are encouraged to contact me any time with questions or concerns.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)