Wed. Oct 29 HW: Chapter 10 exercises--12, 13, 15, 17
Thurs. Oct. 30 HW: 5 MC Questions handed out in class
Annnnnnndddd....
Tomorrow in class we'll begin working on a take-home assignment for the long weekend. Not a test, not a quiz, just a project grade. It'll be a good way to start off the quarter with a high grade, seeing as you have a day in class and a 4 day weekend where you can use all of your notes, friends, books, review guides, blog, and so on. Also, if you have the chance, I HIGHLY recommend you find one of your AP Stat friends and work on the assignment together. For this, that would not be cheating, but cooperative learning. Do it!
When you return we'll start up "Part III" with chapter 11. Your homework on Wed. (when you return) will likely be to read chapter 11, so if you'd like to get a head start you can do that up.
Enjoy the break, and have a fun SAFE Halloween. Don't disregard the fun and safe comment as a cheesy warning that you hear all the time. You hear it, b/c it's legit. It's cool to have a blast with your friends, but stay smart. Don't do anything I wouldn't do.
And in case you all forgot, I love you guys.
Peace.
"There's only one me in the galaxy/I-am-an-en-dan-gered-species." (Little Jackie)
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Long Time, No Post
I apologize for being a slacker. It happens to the best of us at times--the key is just to be consistent. No one's perfect. (Little tidbit o' advice for the day).
Alright--over the weekend you should've read chapter 10 (and taken notes).
Monday, Oct. 27 your homework was to work on the graphing calculator lab we began in class, exploring different methods to re-express data.
Tonight you have the Chapter 10 exercises, 1 - 7. Tomorrow we'll work on a few problems in class, and then give you some homework for Thursday. Ideally, we'll do some multiple choice/matching (with partners) on Friday IN CLASS, and then you won't have a take home test! Yay!
Alright--over the weekend you should've read chapter 10 (and taken notes).
Monday, Oct. 27 your homework was to work on the graphing calculator lab we began in class, exploring different methods to re-express data.
Tonight you have the Chapter 10 exercises, 1 - 7. Tomorrow we'll work on a few problems in class, and then give you some homework for Thursday. Ideally, we'll do some multiple choice/matching (with partners) on Friday IN CLASS, and then you won't have a take home test! Yay!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
10/23/08
Only 3 more days until the Giants' showdown with the Steelers. I know you're all probably more pumped than I am for that...
So today in class we'll be working on a Linear Regression project--you'll use the class time to get all of the math done (an outline, pretty much), and for homework you'll have to write up your results in a 1-2 page report. This will be good review for your quiz. To review some of the older (chapter 7) stuff, we'll work through a practice test at the after school review. If you're unable to come, here are the answers to the multiple choice on Practice Test B:
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. E
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. C
11 (a) none (b) positive (c) positive (d) negative (e) curved
12. (a) students who send more emails tend to have lower grades (b) this plan assumes cause--point out a lurking variable
13. b = .24, intercept = 5.08; predicted number of cars is 14.68 (or 15)
14. Sorry, too much variation and too much to put up on the blog. Just remember--use your calculator, find the regression. When you interpret slope, you're thinking "how does y change when x changes by 1?" The units for slope will always be "y per x." The intercept should be interpreted as "What happens when x (explanatory variable) is 0?" Remember to think of this in the specific context your given.
Study!
Tomorrow you'll take your quiz, and your weekend homework will be to read chapter 10. READ! TAKE NOTES! There is absolutely no reason for anyone to score under a B on a reading quiz. These grades are simply a matter of effort--if you actually read the chapter (not the summary) and take notes, you will get a 100. For those of you who ask for extra credit, this is as close as it gets. These grades should easily bump up your grade and be a consistent "A" on a quiz. The grades for our Chapter 9 reading quiz were atrocious--and it was the shortest chapter so far!
So in sum, read and take notes on chapter 10 this weekend. Or don't complain about a grade that's not up to your standards.
So today in class we'll be working on a Linear Regression project--you'll use the class time to get all of the math done (an outline, pretty much), and for homework you'll have to write up your results in a 1-2 page report. This will be good review for your quiz. To review some of the older (chapter 7) stuff, we'll work through a practice test at the after school review. If you're unable to come, here are the answers to the multiple choice on Practice Test B:
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. E
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. C
11 (a) none (b) positive (c) positive (d) negative (e) curved
12. (a) students who send more emails tend to have lower grades (b) this plan assumes cause--point out a lurking variable
13. b = .24, intercept = 5.08; predicted number of cars is 14.68 (or 15)
14. Sorry, too much variation and too much to put up on the blog. Just remember--use your calculator, find the regression. When you interpret slope, you're thinking "how does y change when x changes by 1?" The units for slope will always be "y per x." The intercept should be interpreted as "What happens when x (explanatory variable) is 0?" Remember to think of this in the specific context your given.
Study!
Tomorrow you'll take your quiz, and your weekend homework will be to read chapter 10. READ! TAKE NOTES! There is absolutely no reason for anyone to score under a B on a reading quiz. These grades are simply a matter of effort--if you actually read the chapter (not the summary) and take notes, you will get a 100. For those of you who ask for extra credit, this is as close as it gets. These grades should easily bump up your grade and be a consistent "A" on a quiz. The grades for our Chapter 9 reading quiz were atrocious--and it was the shortest chapter so far!
So in sum, read and take notes on chapter 10 this weekend. Or don't complain about a grade that's not up to your standards.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
10/22/08
Definitely forgot to put up your homework yesterday (10/21)--read chapter 9.
For tonight: Page 212: 1,2,3,5,7,9,11,12
For tonight: Page 212: 1,2,3,5,7,9,11,12
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday, Oct. 20
Today we worked in groups on a few regression problems, talked about the weekend homework, and did a little with the R-squared stuff. We'll start with chapter 9 tomorrow--notes are online.
Your homework for tonight is to find the regression, interpret slope/y-intercept, examine a residual plot, and explain the variables for two data sets (one based on defribulators, the other on injury recovery time). You also have a worksheet exploring regressions.
Remember, those 5 AP problems are due on Halloween. If you started now, you could get some substantial work done.
There will also be an after school session this Thursday, recapping all we've done in this "Part"--chapter(s) 7,8,9. Be there, son (or daughter).
Your homework for tonight is to find the regression, interpret slope/y-intercept, examine a residual plot, and explain the variables for two data sets (one based on defribulators, the other on injury recovery time). You also have a worksheet exploring regressions.
Remember, those 5 AP problems are due on Halloween. If you started now, you could get some substantial work done.
There will also be an after school session this Thursday, recapping all we've done in this "Part"--chapter(s) 7,8,9. Be there, son (or daughter).
Friday, October 17, 2008
Friday, Oct. 17 HW
FRRRIIIIIIDAAAAAYYYYY! Woo!
Weekend homework:
page 189: 3, 15 - 49 (odd)
A little update on what's coming--Monday we'll wrap up with chapter 8, and your homework will be to study for the quiz we'll have on Tuesday (Quiz on Chapters 7,8). Then on Wednesday, we'll start chapter 9. Chapter 9 should take us to Monday, and then we'll start 10. We'll be having the Part II test on Halloween, NO MATTER WHAT. That's also when your 5 AP problems are due (may be a good way to study). We'll discuss a date for an after school review, most likely the Wednesday/Thursday before the test (which is on Friday).
Weekend homework:
page 189: 3, 15 - 49 (odd)
A little update on what's coming--Monday we'll wrap up with chapter 8, and your homework will be to study for the quiz we'll have on Tuesday (Quiz on Chapters 7,8). Then on Wednesday, we'll start chapter 9. Chapter 9 should take us to Monday, and then we'll start 10. We'll be having the Part II test on Halloween, NO MATTER WHAT. That's also when your 5 AP problems are due (may be a good way to study). We'll discuss a date for an after school review, most likely the Wednesday/Thursday before the test (which is on Friday).
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thursday, Oct. 16 HW
Your homework tonight is as follows:
Page 189
1,5,7,9,11,13,14
I also handed out 5 AP questions about Linear Regression--due on Halloween.
Page 189
1,5,7,9,11,13,14
I also handed out 5 AP questions about Linear Regression--due on Halloween.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wednesday, 10/15
Last night (Tuesday, 10/14), no homework, and thus no post.
Tonight your homework is the 3 AP problems handed out in class. Get an A!
Tonight your homework is the 3 AP problems handed out in class. Get an A!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Weekend of 10/10 - 10/13
Long weekeennnnnddd!!! Yay!
Of course you'll have a little bit of Statistics to spice up your life over the next three days as you complete the following:
Read Chapter 8 (same deal as usual--if you take notes, you may use them on the (potential) chapter8 reading quiz)
Complete the 3 worksheets we started in class. These include the matching with scatter plots and the two quizzes, A and B. If you are reading this and were absent on Friday, you likely have the matching but will need to grab the other two on Tuesday.
Monday morning we'll begin Chapter 8, and get into chapter 9 by the end of the week. We're aiming for a test two weeks from today (10/14).
On a totally unrelated note, I think this is a pretty hot lyric--"There's only one me in the galaxy, I am an endangered species"--if you agree and want to check it out, go cop the Little Jackie cd on itunes. It's good stuff if you like poppy stuff.
Enjoy your three day break. Of course I'll miss all of our fun math adventures for the next few days, but we'll get back to it on Tuesday.
Of course you'll have a little bit of Statistics to spice up your life over the next three days as you complete the following:
Read Chapter 8 (same deal as usual--if you take notes, you may use them on the (potential) chapter8 reading quiz)
Complete the 3 worksheets we started in class. These include the matching with scatter plots and the two quizzes, A and B. If you are reading this and were absent on Friday, you likely have the matching but will need to grab the other two on Tuesday.
Monday morning we'll begin Chapter 8, and get into chapter 9 by the end of the week. We're aiming for a test two weeks from today (10/14).
On a totally unrelated note, I think this is a pretty hot lyric--"There's only one me in the galaxy, I am an endangered species"--if you agree and want to check it out, go cop the Little Jackie cd on itunes. It's good stuff if you like poppy stuff.
Enjoy your three day break. Of course I'll miss all of our fun math adventures for the next few days, but we'll get back to it on Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
HW Wednesday, 10/8
I know, I know...I failed to put up yesterday's homework. If you checked the blog and it wasn't here that's my bad, so you can hand it in tomorrow.
Tues. 10/7: p 160, 1 - 13 (odd)
Wed. 10/8: p 160, 4,6,12,15,19,21, 23, 25, 17
Tues. 10/7: p 160, 1 - 13 (odd)
Wed. 10/8: p 160, 4,6,12,15,19,21, 23, 25, 17
Monday, October 6, 2008
Monday, October 6
First off, I missed you all today. We'll get back on the horse tomorrow.
I posted the chapter 7 notes (Stat Downloads link), which we'll begin tomorrow.
I hope the day went well and you were able to bust up those AP Problems. Your homework is to read chapter 7 and take notes--any notes you take may be used on the quiz.
See you soon!
I posted the chapter 7 notes (Stat Downloads link), which we'll begin tomorrow.
I hope the day went well and you were able to bust up those AP Problems. Your homework is to read chapter 7 and take notes--any notes you take may be used on the quiz.
See you soon!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Updates, HW, and Such: Friday, Oct. 3
Soooooooooooooo, here's the latest:
Weekend homework: SAT cpu lab (I forgot to hand out the MC homework questions to period D so you all got lucky!). That's it. Remember, it's an important grade--so do a fantastic job.
We'll start chapter 7 on Monday, and your homework Monday night will be to read chapter 7.
Weekend homework: SAT cpu lab (I forgot to hand out the MC homework questions to period D so you all got lucky!). That's it. Remember, it's an important grade--so do a fantastic job.
We'll start chapter 7 on Monday, and your homework Monday night will be to read chapter 7.
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