Assignments for Friday, 1/27

Statistics:
Today we did a nice quiz review then took a quiz on the topic of data acquisition using Observations, Surveys, Experiments and Census. 
Monday (1/30) is a Flex-Attendance day for those students who have turned in a completed form.
Monday's assignment is:
--> Read pg. 24-34
--> Do pg. 27: 1.25-1.27;   pg. 33: 1.29-1.33

Algebra II:
Today we took a practice ACT test (here's the answer key if you're interested).  The objective is for students to get exposure to the test, testing conditions, and what type of topics are on the test.  Many students discovered they had forgotton a lot of geometry.  We will be reviewing those topics that students feel they need, like geometry.  We also had a homework check: 8-1, 8-2, 8:1-2 review packet, and 8-3.

Assignments for Thursday, 1/26

Statistics:
Today we read an article from the Huffington post and used our new knowledge of Statistics to analyze the article.  To prepare for the quiz tomorrow, read the summary on pg. 20 and do 1.18 (skip c)-1.23.  Additionally, be prepared to answer these questions for various scenarios.

Algebra II:
We began our study of logarithms today.
The assignment is 8-3: 4-32 evens.
Following the lessons, students took a quiz on exponential functions.
Tomorrow (Friday) we will be taking a practice ACT test. 
I will be checking this week's assignments while students are taking the test.

Assignments for Mon/Tues/Wed, January 23,24,25

Statistics:
Our first topic of study asks/answers the questions "How do we get good data?" and "Where does good data come from?"  This class is a blended learning / flexible attendance class.  Please turn in your signed forms by Friday.  We'll begin "flexing" and doing on-line assignments next week.
Mon: Read pg. 1-7, Do pg. 7: 1.1-1.4
Tue: Snow Day
Wed: Read pg. 8-17, Do pg. 12: 1.7-1.9; Do pg. 17-18:1.12-1.16

Algebra II:
The new semester begins with the study of Exponential Functions.
Mon: Modeling Data with Exponential Equations
         8-1: 1-9 odds, 16-22 evens, 26-29, 32, 35-41, 43; pg 438: 1-4
Tue: Translating Exponential Functions   
         8-2: 9-14 (describe translation), 15-17, 24-26, 30, 32, 34, 37 (use calculator), 40-41
Wed: 8:1-2 Review Packet
Thu: Quiz over 8:1-2
Fri: Our first practice ACT test

Semester 1 is over, Semester 2 starts Monday!

Discrete Math:
All exam grades are entered.  Check PowerSchool for your grades.
Please return your text book if you have not already done so.

Algebra II:
All exam grades are entered.  Check PowerSchool for your grades.

Assignments for Exam Week (and last week too)

Discrete Math:
Exam week assignments are:
Mon - assigned in-class project "Tracks of a Killer" using class collected data (due Tues).
        - assigned C14 Statistics take-home test (due Wed).
        - passed out exam review.
Tue - "Tracks of a Killer" project due at the end of class.
Wed - C14 Statistics test due at the end of class (Flex for students w/ grade >80%)
Thu - Exam Review (Flex for students w/grade>80%)
Fri - Exam

Algebra II:
Exam week assignments are:
Mon - 7-6: 1-3, 16-18, 25-30, 43-44, 63-68
Tue - Partner Quiz 7:1-3, 7:4-6;  Exam Review
Wed - Exam Review
Thu - Exam for 4th, 5th, 6th hour
Fri - Exam for 2nd hour

Assignments for Friday, 1/6

Discrete Math:

Students learned how to apply the properties of a normal distribution and z-scores to a set of data.

Assignment: 14-4: 61-64, 79-82

Note:  All retakes and missing work must be completed by Friday, January 13.

Algebra II:
Today's class was devoted to answering questions and completing yesterday's test on polynomials.
Assignment: read 7-1, do worksheet and pg 368 evens.

Assignments for Thursday, 1/5

Discrete Math:

Today students learned how to apply the properties of a normal distribution and the empirical rule to a histogram of a set of data.

Assignment 14-4: 1-16

Note:  All retakes and missing work must be completed by Friday, January 13.

Algebra II:

Today students had the opportunity to prove their knowledge of polynomial equations on the chapter 7 test.

Note:  All retakes and missing work must be completed by Friday, January 13.

Assignments for Wednesday, 1/4

Discrete Math:

Today we applied what we have learned so far about descriptive statistics by analyzing two scenarios:

1.  the habits of grocery store customers,

2.  control of wild horse populations.

For both scenarios, students analyzed the data, drew a conclusion, and explained their result.  Work was turned in at the end of class. 

Examples of excellent responses here:

       1.  Grocery Store Customers answer key,

       2.  Wild Horse Population  answer key.

Note:  All retakes and missing work must be completed by Friday, January 13.

Algebra II:
Students continued reviewing for their chapter 6 test on polynomial equations.  Students reviewed solutions to yesterday's worksheet, then used verified their learning on another set of problems, answers here.

Note:  All retakes and missing work must be completed by Friday, January 13.

Assignments for Tuesday, January 3

Discrete Math:

Today we measured the spread of a data set using range and standard deviation.

Assignment 14-3: 1-4 (by hand), 6-10, 18-20, 31-42

Note:  All retakes and missing work must be completed by Friday, January 13.

Algebra II:

The Chapter 6 test on Polynomial Equations is scheduled for Thursday, Jan 5.

We will use today and tomorrow to review for the test.

Note:  All retakes and missing work must be completed by Friday, January 13.