Thursday, September 29, 2011

Test #2 graded

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.