Saturday, October 25, 2008

Algebra 2: Composite Functions

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Last week we started work on composite functions. Using different representations was a very effective way to scaffold the idea of having t...

Newsflash: Students Don't Study

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The results from my first Algebra 2 comprehensive test were (predictably) bad. Though they were even worse than I was anticipating. The te...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Algebra 2: Evaluating Functions

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We're beginning our trek into the deep waters of representational fluency - my favorite part of the algebra 2 curriculum. If my student...
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Department Photos

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It's been a yearly tradition for some time now for the DCP staff to take creative department photos. Our former photo teacher, Michelle...

Algebra 2: Intro to Functions

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I have graded only 1 out of 4 classes worth of midterms... can't put them off too much longer. That period averaged a 61%. I was hopin...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Web-based scientific calculator

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There is a new online scientific calculator that is worth checking out. It allows you to type in text instead of keying in numbers, and it...
Sunday, October 12, 2008

Algebra 2: Complex Number System and Review

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The skills tests I give target micro skills, in the form that they are presented on the state tests. I do my best to make sure that each qu...

Understanding Weighted Grades

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Many of my students still don't get the idea of weighted grading (and, let's face it, neither do some of the staff members). I want...
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Algebra 2: Operations on Complex Numbers

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This week, we've been working on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing complex numbers. The students who are good at polynomia...
Thursday, October 02, 2008

Algebra 2: Equations with Complex Solutions

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Today, students learned how to simplify radicals with negative radicands, and how to solve equations with complex solutions. "No Real ...
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