Alright, alright--we're not going to have a summer assignment. HOWEVER, don't read too much into that. This class is still going to be strenuous, it's still going to be challenging, and still going to require you to step it up. I'm just a nice guy? You also shouldn't be surprised if I drop a quiz bomb on the first day. (Maybe some mean, median, and mode, or possibly some different types of graphs?) Enjoy your summer. That's your homework. And keep checking this blog because throughout the summer, as I further develop the course and head off to some conferences, I'll keep giving you info about the year to come.
Next point of interest: the summer camp. Some of you may have received an invitation to a 3 day summer camp in August; if you did, you should go! It's going to be lots of fun--we'll be working with students from schools around the state, so you get to meet lots of new people and hang out with the ones you already know. At the same time as you're loving life, you'll enjoy some interesting seminars, a tour of UConn, and a day of mini-lessons to help prepare you for the world of AP. This was designed to help acclimate people to AP, so if you've already been there and done that, just do what you do during those 3 days.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Happy Summer!
Yoooo! Hopefully you're all enjoying your summer to this point, whether you be traveling, making money, or just enjoying some quality time with friends. Luckily, I have good news. Your AP Stat summer assignment is in the works! Whenever you need a break from video games, eating fast food, watching movies, and whatever else you crazy kids do, you can hit up this fantastic math voyage.
Seriously though. You've all decided to step up this year; your transition to AP is like that of "going pro" in sports. As your teacher, I have made a commitment to you all to offer my utmost efforts toward your success. As a student, you've committed to putting in the necessary time and effort to succeed at a higher level. The road ahead will surely be challenging, but the rewards are great--cash, prizes, college credit, pride, and a massive high five from me after the AP test.
You are responsible for completing the soon-to-be-attached summer-assignment. The great thing about AP Stat is that we're all starting on equal footing; your algebra, geometry, and calculus knowledge will not determine your success in this course. With this first assignment, you have the opportunity to begin on excellent footing. Do it up.
"The ink of a scholar
Is worth 1,000 times more
Than the blood of a martyr."
-Lupe Fiasco
Seriously though. You've all decided to step up this year; your transition to AP is like that of "going pro" in sports. As your teacher, I have made a commitment to you all to offer my utmost efforts toward your success. As a student, you've committed to putting in the necessary time and effort to succeed at a higher level. The road ahead will surely be challenging, but the rewards are great--cash, prizes, college credit, pride, and a massive high five from me after the AP test.
You are responsible for completing the soon-to-be-attached summer-assignment. The great thing about AP Stat is that we're all starting on equal footing; your algebra, geometry, and calculus knowledge will not determine your success in this course. With this first assignment, you have the opportunity to begin on excellent footing. Do it up.
"The ink of a scholar
Is worth 1,000 times more
Than the blood of a martyr."
-Lupe Fiasco
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