AP CALUCLUS: LINKS TO OLD AP TESTS

check out the link to the college board site. You can use old AP Calculus AB tests to prepare for the 2009 Test coming up on May 6.

TEAMWORK ACTIVITY: AP Calculus

Since our class functions in groups, we do teamwork problems daily. Last week in AP Calculus, we did Optimization problems. Each group member was given a different problem for which they needed to find a maximum or a minimum value. In our groups, each student is assigned a color. During this activity, the original group members moved to their "color groups" and worked their mutual problem. After finding the solution, the color groups disbanded with each member going back and teaching their original group how to do the problem. This is actually a type of "Jigsaw" Group problem.

An extension of this activity might be to use Skype to connect with other AP Calculus Students at other schools doing the same problems.

FRIDAY FREE DAY February 6, 2009

I hope all of you enjoyed our unexpected day out of school. I want to let you know of our plans for next week

Adv. Alg./Trig will review on Monday and take the chapter 8 test on Tuesday. Monday will be a short class for both 1st and 2nd blocks due to the assembly program at 8:30 am. Be prepared to turn in your Bingo Review sheets on Monday. Bring a list of questions/problems for our brief review session.


AP Calculus, we will do our related rates lab on Monday. Tuesday we will finish our discussion of related rates and review P.1 - 2.6. On Wednesday we will test on P.1 - 2.6.

We are out of school on Friday, Feb. 13.

Advanced Algebra/Trig Lesson 8.1: THE EXPONENTIAL FUNCTION

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This lesson introduces us to the exponential function: y = ab^x.If b > 1, the equation represents exponential growth.if 0 < b < 1, the equation represents exponential decay (also known as depreciation)In this equation, b is called the "growth factor", or the "decay factor". In real world applications b = 1 + r (where r is the rate as a decimal). In depreciation problems, r is negative. In growth problems, r is positive.a represents the y-intercept of the graph. (0,a).draft 1/24/09 by Mrs. S.
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Advanced Algebra/Trig Lesson chapter 7

In chapter 7, we are reviewing how to simplify radical expressions and solve radical equations. If you have questions about a homework problem, leave a comment.
Mrs. S

PAPPC Polar Relations Unit 8.1, 8.2, 8.3

Hello,
Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. I am in Montgomery today and tomorrow working on the new Alabama Math Course of Study. If you need help with your work while I am away, please leave a comment and I will respond. You can also e-mail me at tsnipes@mscs.k12.al.us

To the cast and crew of SCROOGE, "break a leg"
Mrs. S

Adv. Alg./Trig Lessons 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

Greetings,
Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. I am in Montgomery today and tomorrow working on the new Alabama Math Course of Study. If you need help with your work while I am away, please leave a comment and I will respond. You can also e-mail me at tsnipes@mscs.k12.al.us

To the cast and crew of SCROOGE, "break a leg"
Mrs. S