Calculus 12 - More Limit Laws!

Today's assignment:
 - Complete Exercises p.107 #15, 18, 24, 31

And here's a video about today's lesson!

Math 12

Complete the following for tomorrow's test

Complete Check Your Understanding p.72-77
• Practice #1-4, 5 (pick 3)
• Apply #7, 10, 12, 13, 16
• Extend #19
Complete Check Your Understanding p.86-88
• Practice #2-4, 5-8 (pick 2 in each)
• Apply #10-12, 14
• Extend #19
Complete Check Your Understanding p.96-98
• #2, 3 (pick 2), 4
• #5-7(pick 2 from each)
• #9, 11, 14
BONUS:  Chapter 2 Review p.99-101  (+30)
#1-18 (for questions with multiple equations, pick 1)

Calculus 12 - Limit Laws!

Today's assignment:
 - Complete Exercises p.106
 - #1,2 (pick 3 in each)
 - #3-9 (pick any 3)

Hopefully I can put a video up of this lesson later tonight.

And here is the video!

Calculus 12

Today's lesson can be found here
http://youtu.be/izy-aEIsl1I

The assignment can be found here

Yesterday's assignment was
p.96

• #2-4
• #10, 11, 17,
• #19-22 (pick 1)

Math 11 - New Way of Grading

So here is a slightly more in-depth explanation to my new grading practice in Math 11.

Here is the section taken directly from the course outline I provided to everyone in class.

Grades

In this class you will earn credits for things you do.  Your grade will be dependent on how many credits you earn by the time you reach the end of the semester.  What follows is how many credits are necessary to earn a particular grade.

Grade	Credits Needed
A	650
B	550
C+	500
C	450
C-	400
D	300
F	0

The attached sheet gives details on how you can earn credits as well as how you can lose credits.  All credits are tracked on the Class Dojo website (https://www.classdojo.com/) and smartphone app.

My reason for marking this way is quite simple.  It mirrors many things students would encounter in life outside of school.  For instance, the idea of getting credits (or as I refer to it, getting paid) for doing something is basically what our entire lives are built on.  You do work you get paid.

The idea of starting at 0 is common place in a lot of things as well, most notably games.  Most games you start with nothing and work your way up by doing stuff.  You do something in a game and you often get rewarded if it's completed.

I based the credit requirements on a lot of factors, how many days of school, the number of assignments, labs, projects and tests I would give as well as the number of achievements.  I left a little room for flexibility and added the idea of overtime assignments to make up or gain extra credits (what a novel idea, extra pay for extra work).  I also only took account one block per day when calculating the credits based on days and since we have a double block day once a week, the students have the potential to earn 6 credits for that day instead of the usual 3.

Below is a short sampling of what students can do to get credits

Task	Credits Earned
Arriving to Class	+3 per block
Completed Assignment	+3 per assignment
Completed Project/Lab	+5 per project/lab
Test, Lab, Project Passed	+5 per pass
Scored A on Test, Lab or Project	+5 per A
Scored B on Test, Lab or Project	+4 per B
Scored C+ on Test, Lab or Project	+3 per C+
Scored C on Test, Lab or Project	+2 per C
Scored C- on Test, Lab or Project	+1 per C-
Achievement Earned	+5 per achievement
Overtime Assignment	Variable

and listed here are things students can do to lose credits

Task	Credits Lost
Arriving Late to Class	-1 per incident
Leaving Class Early	-2 per incident
Test Rewrite	-1 per rewrite
Inappropriate use of Technology	-1 per incident
Disrespect	-1 per incident

I tried to mirror the losses to things that might reflect a workplace.  So I keep referring to if you go to work late you make less,  Similarly if you leave work early you make less.  Test rewrites were meant to mirror tests you take outside of school like driving tests and professional qualifying tests.  They all require a fee to write and if you write them multiple times you have to pay the fee multiple times.  I also know many work places have negative consequences surrounding inappropriate technological use or disrespect towards employees, employers or customers.

One of the neat things about doing this is that it actually meets a few of the Prescribed Learning Outcomes for this class.

• C2 - Solve problems involving personal budgets
• The students have an actual income and can budget it appropriately.  They have something they have to save towards (a grade) and have expenses (test rewrites, lates, leaving early, etc)
• E1 - Solve problems that involve creating and interpreting graphs
• ClassDojo does a great job of displaying their data in a nice circle graph that I can use to run analytic exercises with the students once we have accumulated enough data.
• C1 - Analyze puzzles and games that involve numerical reasoning using problem-solving strategies.
• The whole class is now a game involving numbers and it's up to them to solve it,

Calculus 12

Test time tomorrow!

Please have the following assignments completed.

1.1 Exercises p.19
• #1-4
• #6-10
• #11, 13, 17
1.2 Exercises p.33
• #1, 3
• #8, 10
• #15, 17, 19, 25
1.3 Exercises p.43
• #1, 3 (pick 2 in each)
• #4, 5 (pick 2 in each)
• #10, 15, 21
• #29, 35, 37, 41, 43
• #51 (pick 2)
1.5 Exercises p.57
• #3, 4
• #5, 9
• #17 (pick 3)
• #21, 22
• #24, 29
1.6 Exercises p.69
• #1, 2
• #3, 5, 6, 11, 12
• #15, 18, 20
• #21, 23
• #29
• #33, 34
• #35, 37, 39
• #51, 53, 55, 61
BONUS: Ch. 1 Review p.73 (+30)
• #1, 5, 7
• #9, 10 (pick 2 in each)
• #11, 15, 17
• #19, 21, 24, 25ab, 27

Math 12

Chapter 1 test tomorrow.  Have the following ready to submit!

1.1 Check Your Understanding p.12-15
• #1-4 (pick 2 in each)
• #5 (pick 2)
• #8-11, 15-16
• #18 (pick 2)
• #19
1.2 Check Your Understanding pg.28-31
• #1-2
• #3-5 (pick 2 in each)
• #7 (pick 2), #8
• #9 (pick 3), 10-12
• #16
1.3 Complete pg.38-42
• #1-2, 4
• #5, 6 (pick 1 in each)
• #7, 9, 10 (pick 2 in each)
• #13-14
• #15 (pick 2)
1.4 Complete p.51-55
• #1-6 (pick 2 in each)
• #10
• #12, 14 (pick 2 in each)
• #17, 20
BONUS:  Chapter 1 Review p.56-57  (+30)
#1-17

Also teams for the Arocena Cup have been formed.

Team ? - Nicole, Ethan, Emilee

Team ?? - Keishja, Braedon, Paige

First challenge was accepted and won by Team ? though Team ?? was just moments behind.  Considering Team ?? was down a team member that was quite the accomplishment.

Team ? will still earn the point but kudos to Team ?? for not giving up.

Math 12

Assignments this week

1.1 Check Your Understanding p.12-15
• #1-4 (pick 2 in each)
• #5 (pick 2)
• #8-11, 15-16
• #18 (pick 2)
• #19
1.2 Check Your Understanding pg.28-31
• #1-2
• #3-5 (pick 2 in each)
• #7 (pick 2), #8
• #9 (pick 3), 10-12
• #16
1.3 Complete pg.38-42
• #1-2, 4
• #5, 6 (pick 1 in each)
• #7, 9, 10 (pick 2 in each)
• #13-14
• #15 (pick 2)

First test is tentatively Wednesday.

Calculus 12 - Arocena Cup Update

First, 1.5 assignment is as follows
1.5 Exercises p.57
• #3, 4
• #5, 9
• #17 (pick 3)
• #21, 22
• #24, 29

Also teams for the Arocena Cup have been made.

Returning from last semester's PreCalculus 12 class

Team Asia - Samira, Carrie and Charles

The Fantastic Four - Dakota, Caleb, Dara and Colter

And new this semester

Team BAE - Becket, Alex, Emile

Team ? - Sarah, Katie, Alison

First challenge was accepted and it was Team BAE who came up with the best solution first for making the most money.  Team ? had a good idea as well, but it was not going to make as much money as what Team BAE suggested.  So first point to Team BAE.

However Team ? was able to gain a point for themselves as they won the inaugural Calculus 12 Street Fighter 4 Friday tournament.

So scores are

Team ? - 1

Team BAE - 1

The Fantastic Four - 0

Team Asia - 0

Looks like some fierce competition this semester.  Good luck to everyone!

Math 12 - Assignments

So far the following has been assigned.

Function Review Worksheet

1.1 Check Your Understanding p.12-15
• #1-4 (pick 2 in each)
• #5 (pick 2)
• #8-11, 15-16
• #18 (pick 2)
• #19

Tomorrow's assignment will be 

1.2 Check Your Understanding pg.28-31

• #1-2

• #3-5 (pick 2 in each)

• #7 (pick 2), #8

• #9 (pick 3), 10-12

• #16

Here is a useful set of videos (made by another math teacher) that should be helpful for this section.
http://goo.gl/Bpj1s1

Calculus 12 - Assignments

So far the following has been assigned.  Remember I will collect assignments on test day.  Also don't be afraid to come ask me for help or ask questions in class regarding some of the problems (especially the even numbered ones!)

1.1 Exercises p.19
• #1-4
• #6-10
• #11, 13, 17
1.2 Exercises p.33
• #1, 3
• #8, 10
• #15, 17, 19, 25
1.3 Exercises p.43
• #1, 3 (pick 2)
• #4, 5 (pick 2)
• #10, 15, 21
• #29, 35, 37, 41, 43
• #51 (pick 2)

Also you guys need to make teams for the Arocena Cup!  If no teams are made by the end of the week I will make teams and assign you to them on Monday.

Math 12 - Final Update for the Arocena Cup

Well fought by all teams.  Some final points to add before the winners are announced (I'll ask Ms. Scott announce the winners next week).

Team Asia:
+1 as Ryzel was the only one to use an exponential function for the hat selling question on the Final Exam (what I intended)
+1 for having the most 100%s on the various chapter tests throughout the semester (10 aces!)
+1 for tying the most completed bonus assignments (tied with Team ??)
+1 for the jar of honey.  Totally unexpected but a very appreciated gift nonetheless.

The Fantastic 4:
+1 for having the highest average for the semester (92.7% between the 4 members!)
+1 for having the most interesting comic on the Chapter 10-11 test (good job Dakota!)
+1 for Dara earning the highest mark on the Final Exam.

Team #Diversity:
+1 for having the most members ready for each test. (Good job Emile and Sahej for being almost always ready!)

Team ??:
+1 for tying the most completed bonus assignments (tied with Team Asia)

And with that I believe Team Asia takes the Arocena Cup for this semester with 17 points.  The Fantastic 4 were a very close second with 16 points.  Team ?? takes 3rd with 14 points and Team #Diversity bring up the rear with 13 points.

Team Asia, your names will be added to the Cup later this week and I'll provide all team members with a treat next week.  Traditionally it's been cinnamon buns (usually for teams of 6+) and for smaller teams I've given each individual mini-cheesecakes.  Alternatively I could make Siapao (to complete the Asian win).  If none of you respond it'll be up to me to decide and a complete surprise on Tuesday next week.

Congratulations again to Team Asia!