So, the statistics standards in Common Core Algebra II specify a lot of use of simulation to establish confidence intervals and other statistical measures of variability. I like these standards, but was having a hard time thinking about how to really fulfill them in a meaningful way. So, I attacked them head on. Based on work from the G.A.I.S.E. Report (google it), I created three programs for the TI-84+ operating system (they work fine on… Read more »
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Polynomial Identities (or A-APR.4)
Posted onSo, I’ve been writing a bit of Common Core Algebra II lately. As a general principle, if there is a standard that PARCC had told us will be assessed on the EOY exam, then I will address it in the text. Will I nail all of the types of questions kids will see on any given standard? Absolutely not, and no other resource will either. But, I tell you. Some of these standards, such as… Read more »
The RSS Feed – Keeping Updated
Posted onRunning a blogspot and general discussion forum is something new to me. I update the forum a lot because great teachers are sending me reviews, assessments, and other materials constantly. The only things that show up on the main site, though, are the posts that get the front page news (i.e. pretty much whenever I’m rambling). What doesn’t show up are all the instances when I post new assessments, reviews, etcetera. So, it can be… Read more »
Common Core Algebra II – It’s Coming…
Posted onSo, I’ve had a lot of inquiries lately about how Common Core Algebra II is coming along. This is understandable as our thoughts inherently turn towards the 2015 – 2016 school year. Isn’t that what we all do in the depths of January winter cold? O.k. Maybe it’s just me. Anyhow, I wanted to give an update to folks. I’m moving along on it at a good, but predictable, pace. I have an curricular/lesson outline… Read more »
Unit #5 Smart Notebook Files by Geralyn Schroeder
Posted onSo, adding to our collection of resources, a great teacher from North Colonie, Geralyn Schroeder, has volunteered all sorts of great materials. She’s starting us off with some Unit #5 Smart Notebook Files. These should help many people when they come back from break and need some resources for their SMART Boards. Thank you Geralyn for sharing these and for forcing me to get my act together with Google Drive (yet another account). A1 U5L01… Read more »
Unit #1 Smart Notebook Files – by Ann Murray
Posted onO.k. So Ann Murray, from Dover, has generously volunteered all of her Smart Notebook files that she has created so far. She needs time to go back and edit them to remove writing she did during the lesson, but we will get them all up eventually. Here I’m going to post all of the ones she just sent me from Unit #1. Again, I want to thank Ann for this great contribution! A1 U1L1 Rates… Read more »
Unit #3.Lesson #4.Intervals of Increase and Decrease
Posted onSo, I’ve had a number of people ask about whether the x-coordinate of a turning point should be included in an interval of increase or decrease or whether the intervals should always be exclusive. Believe it or not, I’ve been tossing this question around for awhile with my good friend Brian Battistoni at Arlington High. This is a great question and it can be argued both ways. What we really need is for NYSED to… Read more »
Sharing More Materials – Smart Notebook Files by Ann Murray
Posted onSo, Ann Murray, from the Dover Union Free School District, has made an amazing offer. She has created Smart Notebook Files for all of the lessons in the curriculum up to Unit #4.Lesson #5. These can be used to more easily present the lessons if your classroom has a classic SmartBoard. She is willing to share them, and I’m willing to post them, if people show interest! Ann sent me two of these that I… Read more »
Share, share, and share some more…
Posted onHey Everyone, So, new assessments are being added it seems daily. I’m starting to think, though, that the site would be a great place to share just about everything that is built around or supplements the curriculum. Obviously, there is a commercial interest I have in that because it makes the site more attractive to potential customers. As you all know, though, I’m about the worst business person ever. Anyhow, if anyone wants to send… Read more »
Sharing More Than I Thought
Posted onSo, We started the password protected posts less than a week ago and the response has been great! Of course, lots and lots of people have been requesting the password, which is great for me to know since it gives me a sense for how many folks are using the website. But, even better have been those who have contributed. It’s been sort of a tough last week at my own job at Arlington. I’m… Read more »