Revised Algebra II Assignment

Assignment for 3.2 was 14-38 even, 43-66 all. It was changed to 14-38 even, 44-66 even.

Tomorrow's Statistics Test

Things to look over:

• Definitions of Mutually Exclusive vs. Non-Mutually Exclusive
• Be able to distinguish between dependent vs. independent events
• Be able to use the Fundamental Counting Principle
• Know the difference between permutations and combinations and be able to calculate them
• Be able to calculate indistinguishable permutations
• Be able to calculate probabilities using tables, the multiplication rule, and the addition rule

If you have additional questions prior to test, feel free to come in during my zero hour class, or if you can, come see me during 3rd period in Rm 111 on my plan hour.

Revised Pre-Calc Schedule...Week of 9/28/09

• Monday...Section 6 HW previously
  
• Tuesday...Worksheet
• Wednesday...Section 8 HW p. 216;4-28x4s (12-28 portion answer part A only), 29-38 all, 41,42
• Thursday...Section 9 HW p. 228'4-60x4s and p. 242;1,3-31 all (The answers to these are all in back of book.)
• Friday...Review for Test Monday
  

Revised Week of 9/28/09 Scedule Stats

Revised Week Schedule:

• Monday...Grade 3.3 3.4 Notes
• Tuesday...157-160;1-11,13-15,18-20,23,24,28,30,36(41-46 EC)
• Wednesday Ch 3 Review...p. 167;1-6
• Thursday...Test over Ch3
• Friday...4.1 Notes...pp. 179-183;1-28,33,34,39

Test Anxiety

I am skeptical sometimes when students tell me they get "test anxiety." I know it is a real phenomenon for some, but like many other ailments, it can be over-diagnosed. Even if you are pretty sure you really have it, there are things you can do to help yourself. Try reading this page on overcoming test anxiety and how to study for tests. It really might help.

One positive way to look at the situation, is that if you really do have this "problem," for one thing it means you care enough to get nervous. In the long run, this fact will likely serve you well if you are willing to work hard to overcome it. Taking advantage of test study sessions offered is one way to help some as well. Finally, do not be afraid to talk to me about it.

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9/28/09 End of Day Update

• Algebra II tests are graded but not entered in SIS as system was down for a significant portion of the day. You will receive them back to see tomorrow.

• In Pre-Calculus, we did not quite finish notes over section 7 and thus I did not hand out worksheets. You will get them tomorrow. The test is delayed until Monday. Remember when graphing the functions in section 6 to follow the order we discussed. Also, a function of the form. f(x) = (-x+2)^2 + 3 can be alternatively written as f(x) = [-(x-2)]^2 + 3 and thus involves a reflection across the y-axis.

• In statistics, we discussed Counting Principles including the FCT, permutations, and combinations. Homework will be done over this section tomorrow and I will also assign the Ch 3 Review. We will push this test back until Thursday. This will give us time to rvw on Wednesday after you have looked at review assignment.

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Algebra II Week of 9/28/09

• Monday...Chapter 2 Test
• Tuesday...Skills Practice WS 3.1 and Practice WS 3.1
• Wednesday...Section 3.2...14-38 even, 43-66 all
• Thursday...Skills Practice 3.3 and Practice 3.3
• Friday...pp. 132-135; 16-28 even, 30-56 all

Stat Class for Week of 9/28/09

Tentative Schedule:

• Monday...Grade 3.3 HW...3.4 Notes...157-160;1-11,13-15,18-20,23,24,28,30,36(41-46 EC)
• Tuesday...Ch 3 Review...p. 167;1-6
• Wednesday Test over Ch3
• Thursday...4.1 Notes...pp. 179-183;1-28,33,34,39
• Friday...4.2 Notes...pp. 193-195;1-14,18-20

Did you miss a day?
Download Ch3 Notes on PowerPoint
Download Ch 4 Notes on PowerPoint

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Pre-Calc...The Week Ahead... (week of 9/28/09)

This week will be hectic. On Monday, we will finish the notes from Friday. Additionally, we will go over notes for the next section. This week we will be covering sections 7 through 9 from Chapter 1 and taking a test on Friday. This means tentatively, we will go as follows:

• Finish section 6 notes (5 minutes worth) and cover section 7 (10-15 minutes) with a worksheet handed out for section 7 on Monday. Remember we still need to grade section 5 homework b/c I extended due date for those who had trouble.
• On Tuesday we will grade section 6 homework and answer ?'s on worksheet from section 7. I will then give notes on section 8 and announce hw from this section.
• Wednesday, we will grade worksheet and answer questions on section 7 followed by section 9 notes (very brief) and homework.
• Thursday we will grade section 8 and 9 homework and have time to review. There will be after school help on Thursday (with me) in prep for test as well as at 7 am the next morning in Rm 111 with Ms. L.
• Friday...Ch 1 Test

For those wanting heads up on HW...here it is...

• Monday...Section 6 HW previously given plus Worksheet.
• Tuesday...Section 8 HW p. 216;4-28x4s (12-28 portion answer part A only), 29-38 all, 41,42
• Wednesday...p. 228'4-60x4s
• Thursday...p. 242;1,3-31 all (The answers to these are all in back of book...if you have not done these prior to Thursday and you have trouble, you will need to get in to help session after school Th. or before school Fri.)

Algebra II Test Monday, September 27, 2009

A reminder of Monday's test. Also, there is a bonus assignment due the next day (Tuesday) which will be graded in class. Review the material from the practice test given on Friday and you should be in great shape!

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New Blog for Mann's Students

Starting now, I will begin using this blog to update students on assignments, information from class, and any other pertinent information from class. I will identify each blog with a subject and date, and you can use the search feature to locate information that you might want. The only emails I will respond to from current students or their parents will be through amann@fz.k12.mo.us so be sure to use this email. I hope this is helps!

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