Tomorrow's the big day (seniors)! Rest up, get everything together, make sure you have your shoes and nails did and all that stuff....
If I don't see you (in class) tomorrow, have a great afternoon! I'll see you at the prom!
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Senior Picnic Tomorrow!
Seniors--have fun tomorrow! This is a great week with lots of fun activities--enjoy!
We will have one more assignment in AP Stats before the end of the 4th quarter; we will also discuss our final exam next week!
Until then, enjoy your picnic and let's have a great week!
We will have one more assignment in AP Stats before the end of the 4th quarter; we will also discuss our final exam next week!
Until then, enjoy your picnic and let's have a great week!
Friday, May 23, 2014
21/Blackjack/Card Counting Quiz Tuesday!
ENJOY YOUR 3 DAY WEEKEND!
If you were absent or will be absent, it is your responsibility to watch the movie and the videos below. Take notes, and use these on your quiz! You will have to make up the 21 quiz before the end of the quarter!
Here are some youtube links that address the rules of blackjack and basic card counting (of course you can explore some others on youtube):
How to Play Blackjack
Blackjack and Card Counting
Links to the movie 21:
Link to the Movie 21 (thanks Nawaz)
Another Link to Watch 21 (thanks Thomas)
(for this link, just click "continue to file" and you can start watching).
I've also been told that 21 can be found for free on demand!
More videos just in case you're curious...
Interview with Jeffery Ma (the real "Ben Campbell")
Jeffery Ma: Why Numbers Are So Important
If you were absent or will be absent, it is your responsibility to watch the movie and the videos below. Take notes, and use these on your quiz! You will have to make up the 21 quiz before the end of the quarter!
Here are some youtube links that address the rules of blackjack and basic card counting (of course you can explore some others on youtube):
How to Play Blackjack
Blackjack and Card Counting
Links to the movie 21:
Link to the Movie 21 (thanks Nawaz)
Another Link to Watch 21 (thanks Thomas)
(for this link, just click "continue to file" and you can start watching).
I've also been told that 21 can be found for free on demand!
More videos just in case you're curious...
Interview with Jeffery Ma (the real "Ben Campbell")
Jeffery Ma: Why Numbers Are So Important
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Should we have our 21 quiz tomorrow or next week?
So....tomorrow we have to finish the movie, which will take nearly the whole period.
We have two options for our quiz.
1.) I pass out the quiz tomorrow and you do it while you watch the movie (this might be a pain, as you have to split your attention between the two)
2.) Or, (if we just want to enjoy the movie tomorrow) we can take the 21 quiz in class on Tuesday. (this means we'll have a 3 day break between the movie/quiz, but you will have your notes to use and help you remember the details).
Which do you prefer? Please vote on the poll on the top right of the blog. This vote will determine when we have our 21/blackjack/card counting quiz!
We have two options for our quiz.
1.) I pass out the quiz tomorrow and you do it while you watch the movie (this might be a pain, as you have to split your attention between the two)
2.) Or, (if we just want to enjoy the movie tomorrow) we can take the 21 quiz in class on Tuesday. (this means we'll have a 3 day break between the movie/quiz, but you will have your notes to use and help you remember the details).
Which do you prefer? Please vote on the poll on the top right of the blog. This vote will determine when we have our 21/blackjack/card counting quiz!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
21/Blackjack/Card Counting!
As you all know, we are watching 21 through Friday. On Friday, we will have a quiz on the movie (setting, characters, and anything related to card counting/blackjack) as well as the notes we took on blackjack and the hi-lo card counting system on Tuesday. You can use any of your notes on the quiz.
If you were absent or will be absent, it is your responsibility to watch the movie and the videos below. Take notes, and use these on your quiz! You will have to make up the 21 quiz before the end of the quarter!
Here are some youtube links that address the rules of blackjack and basic card counting (of course you can explore some others on youtube):
How to Play Blackjack
Blackjack and Card Counting
Links to the movie 21:
Link to the Movie 21 (thanks Nawaz)
Another Link to Watch 21 (thanks Thomas)
(for this link, just click "continue to file" and you can start watching).
More videos just in case you're curious...
Interview with Jeffery Ma (the real "Ben Campbell")
Jeffery Ma: Why Numbers Are So Important
See you all tomorrow! Enjoy this weather!
If you were absent or will be absent, it is your responsibility to watch the movie and the videos below. Take notes, and use these on your quiz! You will have to make up the 21 quiz before the end of the quarter!
Here are some youtube links that address the rules of blackjack and basic card counting (of course you can explore some others on youtube):
How to Play Blackjack
Blackjack and Card Counting
Links to the movie 21:
Link to the Movie 21 (thanks Nawaz)
Another Link to Watch 21 (thanks Thomas)
(for this link, just click "continue to file" and you can start watching).
More videos just in case you're curious...
Interview with Jeffery Ma (the real "Ben Campbell")
Jeffery Ma: Why Numbers Are So Important
See you all tomorrow! Enjoy this weather!
Friday, May 16, 2014
Have a Great Weekend!
Enjoy your weekend!
On Monday, we'll read an article "Fighting Crime with Statistics" and answer some discussion questions about it. (It'll count as a quiz grade!)
Next week is our last 5 day week of school!
On Monday, we'll read an article "Fighting Crime with Statistics" and answer some discussion questions about it. (It'll count as a quiz grade!)
Next week is our last 5 day week of school!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
STAR Test Tomorrow!
Tomorrow in class we will take the STAR math test.
You do not need to study or prepare anything, just come ready to do your best. It's critical that you put forth your best effort tomorrow; I want to use your STAR scores and compare them to your AP Exam scores to see if there is any correlation. I'd also like to compare your STAR scores to your AP Stat final grade to see if there's a correlation there! (So, I need reliable, representative data!)
On Monday we'll start reading some articles and such as we prepare for our Harkness discussion.
I've attached a (very tentative) calendar/plan for the rest of the year! I change my mind all the time (so who knows), but if you're curious, check it out!
You do not need to study or prepare anything, just come ready to do your best. It's critical that you put forth your best effort tomorrow; I want to use your STAR scores and compare them to your AP Exam scores to see if there is any correlation. I'd also like to compare your STAR scores to your AP Stat final grade to see if there's a correlation there! (So, I need reliable, representative data!)
On Monday we'll start reading some articles and such as we prepare for our Harkness discussion.
I've attached a (very tentative) calendar/plan for the rest of the year! I change my mind all the time (so who knows), but if you're curious, check it out!
Monday, May 12, 2014
No homework tomorrow?!
NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
Enjoy the sun. Go outside. Think about all those nights that you had AP Stat homework, and then think about how you've earned this afternoon of no AP Stats...
Tomorrow we'll enjoy some Numb3rs in class. I realllly want to watch "United Stats of America" in class, but have to find a good site to stream it (for free)....any help?
See you all tomorrow!
Enjoy the sun. Go outside. Think about all those nights that you had AP Stat homework, and then think about how you've earned this afternoon of no AP Stats...
Tomorrow we'll enjoy some Numb3rs in class. I realllly want to watch "United Stats of America" in class, but have to find a good site to stream it (for free)....any help?
See you all tomorrow!
Friday, May 9, 2014
You Did It!
We made it! By the time you're reading this, the AP exam has come and gone...was it everything you hoped and dreamed it would be? :-)
I AM SO PROUD OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. I love you all. I love this class.
We have a few more weeks left to look at how Statistics is actually used...we'll watch some videos, learn about card counting, read some articles....I'm looking forward to it.
When's the last time you heard this....NO HOMEWORK! Rest up, relax. Or, study for the rest of your AP Exams!
Good luck on Bio or Physics Monday!
See you in class!
I AM SO PROUD OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. I love you all. I love this class.
We have a few more weeks left to look at how Statistics is actually used...we'll watch some videos, learn about card counting, read some articles....I'm looking forward to it.
When's the last time you heard this....NO HOMEWORK! Rest up, relax. Or, study for the rest of your AP Exams!
Good luck on Bio or Physics Monday!
See you in class!
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Tomorrow's the Big Day!
This is it! (Almost). The day we've been working toward all year will be here...tomorrow! Study, rest up, eat breakfast, then study some more. Be confident; you've worked hard all year, and you've learned a lot. Tomorrow, apply everything that you've learned.
I am so proud of everything you've (all) done this year. I have pushed (maybe forced?) you to work harder this year than any other. I've challenged you to do nonstop work, to work over your breaks, and to constantly push yourselves to do more than (maybe) you thought you could. Sometimes I probably annoyed you or even was rude. (Sorry about that). Hopefully you know it's only because I hold you all to the highest of expectations, because I believe that you are all super smart and that we can all continue to do better--no matter what our grade is or what we understand (or don't), we can all do better. Tonight, do better. Prepare, prepare, prepare. Study, study, study.
Be proud of yourself. Work as hard as you have all year for one more day! Study hard tonight. All that I ask is that you try your best--and that means putting in 153531% effort from now (whenever you read this) until tomorrow when the exam ends. After that, all that matters is that you walk out of the exam knowing you did your best, and not thinking, "I could've done better." The only way to "fail" the AP exam is to walk out knowing that you did not put forth your best.
I love this class. And I believe we can do great tomorrow. Let's get the best scores we've ever had in AP Stat at EHHS. Do great for you, for me, and for the school. :)
Studying for the AP Stat Exam:
1.) Do the first practice exam I gave you (both multiple choice and free response) and then check your answers; figure out what you got wrong!
2.) Repeat! Do practice exam 2! (started today in class)
3.) Try the practice exam online (link on the right)
4.)Use Barron's review guides, flash cards, other review books like 5 Steps to a 5 to study specific topics or to do another practice test!
5.) Look at any released free-response items and their rubrics! (All Released Free Response Items!)
I am so proud of everything you've (all) done this year. I have pushed (maybe forced?) you to work harder this year than any other. I've challenged you to do nonstop work, to work over your breaks, and to constantly push yourselves to do more than (maybe) you thought you could. Sometimes I probably annoyed you or even was rude. (Sorry about that). Hopefully you know it's only because I hold you all to the highest of expectations, because I believe that you are all super smart and that we can all continue to do better--no matter what our grade is or what we understand (or don't), we can all do better. Tonight, do better. Prepare, prepare, prepare. Study, study, study.
Be proud of yourself. Work as hard as you have all year for one more day! Study hard tonight. All that I ask is that you try your best--and that means putting in 153531% effort from now (whenever you read this) until tomorrow when the exam ends. After that, all that matters is that you walk out of the exam knowing you did your best, and not thinking, "I could've done better." The only way to "fail" the AP exam is to walk out knowing that you did not put forth your best.
I love this class. And I believe we can do great tomorrow. Let's get the best scores we've ever had in AP Stat at EHHS. Do great for you, for me, and for the school. :)
Studying for the AP Stat Exam:
1.) Do the first practice exam I gave you (both multiple choice and free response) and then check your answers; figure out what you got wrong!
2.) Repeat! Do practice exam 2! (started today in class)
3.) Try the practice exam online (link on the right)
4.)Use Barron's review guides, flash cards, other review books like 5 Steps to a 5 to study specific topics or to do another practice test!
5.) Look at any released free-response items and their rubrics! (All Released Free Response Items!)
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
1 More Class Before the Exam!
Studying for the AP Stat Exam:
1.) Do the first practice exam I gave you (both multiple choice and free response) and then check your answers; figure out what you got wrong!
2.) Repeat! Do practice exam 2! (started today in class)
3.) Try the practice exam online (link on the right)
4.)Use Barron's review guides, flash cards, other review books like 5 Steps to a 5 to study specific topics or to do another practice test!
5.) Look at any released free-response items and their rubrics! (All Released Free Response Items!)
Please complete the 2004 Free-Response question (#5) for homework. This is based on the chi-squared test for independence that we discussed on Tuesday, and can be found within the packet you got today. *You can show me this homework assignment any time before the AP exam on Friday.
1.) Do the first practice exam I gave you (both multiple choice and free response) and then check your answers; figure out what you got wrong!
2.) Repeat! Do practice exam 2! (started today in class)
3.) Try the practice exam online (link on the right)
4.)Use Barron's review guides, flash cards, other review books like 5 Steps to a 5 to study specific topics or to do another practice test!
5.) Look at any released free-response items and their rubrics! (All Released Free Response Items!)
Please complete the 2004 Free-Response question (#5) for homework. This is based on the chi-squared test for independence that we discussed on Tuesday, and can be found within the packet you got today. *You can show me this homework assignment any time before the AP exam on Friday.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Last Homework Before the Exam!
Please complete the 2004 Free-Response question (#5) for homework. This is based on the chi-squared test for independence that we discussed today, and can be found within the packet you got today. *You can show me this homework assignment any time before the AP exam on Friday. If you have an AP exam to study for tonight, don't worry--just get it done for Friday.
Other than that...study! Hopefully we'll see many of you here after school tomorrow and Thursday...I think I'll raffle off a gift card each day to help get you motivated!
And other than that....study!!!!
Studying for the AP Stat Exam:
1.) Do the first practice exam I gave you (both multiple choice and free response) and then check your answers; figure out what you got wrong!
2.) Repeat! Do practice exam 2! (started today in class)
3.) Try the practice exam online (link on the right)
4.)Use Barron's review guides, flash cards, other review books like 5 Steps to a 5 to study specific topics or to do another practice test!
5.) Look at any released free-response items and their rubrics! (All Released Free Response Items!)
Other than that...study! Hopefully we'll see many of you here after school tomorrow and Thursday...I think I'll raffle off a gift card each day to help get you motivated!
And other than that....study!!!!
Studying for the AP Stat Exam:
1.) Do the first practice exam I gave you (both multiple choice and free response) and then check your answers; figure out what you got wrong!
2.) Repeat! Do practice exam 2! (started today in class)
3.) Try the practice exam online (link on the right)
4.)Use Barron's review guides, flash cards, other review books like 5 Steps to a 5 to study specific topics or to do another practice test!
5.) Look at any released free-response items and their rubrics! (All Released Free Response Items!)
Monday, May 5, 2014
It's AP Exam Week!
It's finally here! This is the week we've been working towards in all of our AP classes...I know it's a busy time with college decisions/paperwork (for many of us), multiple exams, and the end of the school year approaching, but it's only 2 more weeks of hard work for our exams! Keep working hard for the next 10 days to best prepare yourself for exams!
The 2006 AP Free Response question (provided Friday) will be checked as homework tomorrow. If you lost it or were out, check out the previous post (Friday's post).
There will (most likely) be no AP Stat homework tonight, Wednesday, or Thursday. I really really really really really hope that you're using this time to study!
Studying for the AP Stat Exam:
1.) Do the first practice exam I gave you (both multiple choice and free response) and then check your answers; figure out what you got wrong!
2.) Repeat! Do practice exam 2! (started today in class)
3.) Try the practice exam online (link on the right)
4.)Use Barron's review guides, flash cards, other review books like 5 Steps to a 5 to study specific topics or to do another practice test!
5.) Look at any released free-response items and their rubrics! (All Released Free Response Items!)
*I've uploaded a student-created outline of ALL of our notes under our classroom resources...it's amazing! Check it out!*
The 2006 AP Free Response question (provided Friday) will be checked as homework tomorrow. If you lost it or were out, check out the previous post (Friday's post).
There will (most likely) be no AP Stat homework tonight, Wednesday, or Thursday. I really really really really really hope that you're using this time to study!
Studying for the AP Stat Exam:
1.) Do the first practice exam I gave you (both multiple choice and free response) and then check your answers; figure out what you got wrong!
2.) Repeat! Do practice exam 2! (started today in class)
3.) Try the practice exam online (link on the right)
4.)Use Barron's review guides, flash cards, other review books like 5 Steps to a 5 to study specific topics or to do another practice test!
5.) Look at any released free-response items and their rubrics! (All Released Free Response Items!)
*I've uploaded a student-created outline of ALL of our notes under our classroom resources...it's amazing! Check it out!*
Friday, May 2, 2014
Only 4 more classes!
AP Psych peeps...good luck on your exam Monday! Study hard! And those of you who don't have it, study AP Stat!
4 more class periods until the AP exam! For many of you, even less, as you'll be busy with other exams throughout the week!
*Be here on Tuesday! On Tuesday we will learn one final type of test (chi-squared) that we need to know for the exam!
On Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday we will use our time to review for Friday.
This weekend, please complete the 2006 AP problem provided in class. If you have the AP Psych exam, feel free to do this Monday night and show me Tuesday! For those of you who don't have AP Psych, start studying your stats! Do the mock exam, look at released items online, or try the practice test linked on the right!
If you lost the problem you can find it below! (As well as the link to the answer key and rubric)
Answer Key: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/_ap06_statistics_sg_formb.pdf
All Released Free Response: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/8357.html#name06
Homework:
4 more class periods until the AP exam! For many of you, even less, as you'll be busy with other exams throughout the week!
*Be here on Tuesday! On Tuesday we will learn one final type of test (chi-squared) that we need to know for the exam!
On Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday we will use our time to review for Friday.
This weekend, please complete the 2006 AP problem provided in class. If you have the AP Psych exam, feel free to do this Monday night and show me Tuesday! For those of you who don't have AP Psych, start studying your stats! Do the mock exam, look at released items online, or try the practice test linked on the right!
If you lost the problem you can find it below! (As well as the link to the answer key and rubric)
Answer Key: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/_ap06_statistics_sg_formb.pdf
All Released Free Response: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/8357.html#name06
Homework:
Thursday, May 1, 2014
TEST TOMORROW!
Tomorrow's a big day! We have our 100 POINT TEST TOMORROW! Study! Your assignment from last weekend (that counted as 5 homework assignments) is exactly what you want to study!
Also, tomorrow is Mr. Cawley's last day! :(
So tonight, STUDY, STUDY, STUDY, then STUDY SOME MORE. This is your opportunity to earn a great grade in AP Stat for the 4th quarter--it starts with tomorrow's test!
I've uploaded the answer key below for you to use to STUDY!
Also, tomorrow is Mr. Cawley's last day! :(
So tonight, STUDY, STUDY, STUDY, then STUDY SOME MORE. This is your opportunity to earn a great grade in AP Stat for the 4th quarter--it starts with tomorrow's test!
I've uploaded the answer key below for you to use to STUDY!
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