Click here to go to our Calculus Resource Page Thank you for a great year and enjoy the rest of your summer.
Feel free to share your good news with me. You can contact me at: denise.mccleary@bvsd.org
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Here is a link to a story about a California school where 690 AP exams were disqualified [be glad that we had good proctors!]
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_2087995.php
FUN!
For an awesome music video go to: http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1817395
Want to read some corny calculus jokes? Go to: http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/math-jokes-calculus.html
I have actually found a "chucklehead" t-shirt that we could all appreciate. Go to: http://www.cafepress.com/chucklehead.48831054
A "youtube" look at some funny math - go to: http://youtube.com/watch?v=cqj5Qrxd5M0
Make your own cool cyber-toy - go to: http://www.zefrank.com/byokal/kal2.html
How about some math trivia? Go to: http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/math-trivia.html
Someday I will write a lesson about mentos+soda. In the meantime you can revisit my favorite youtube video at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=hKoB0MHVBvM
More fun [and weird] stuff to do with soda. Make your own "alien"! Go to: http://www.traipse.com/thing_in_a_jar/
How about some science fun? Here is a great site about Twinkies: http://www.twinkiesproject.com/
Here is a website with a list of "Cool Math Sites" to enjoy: http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/web/2000/heal/siteslist.htm
NEW! Here is a link to Marilyn vos Savant's new "numbrix" puzzles: http://www.parade.com/askmarilyn/numbrix/071308
Like the Simpsons? Here is a look at the math on The Simpsons: http://www.mathsci.appstate.edu/~sjg/simpsonsmath/
Here a nice collection of brain teasers: http://www.archimedes-lab.org/
Click here for a script for A Calculus Murder Mystery which Period 5 just made into a movie
[Maybe it was not as good as Benjy's movie but we had fun making it!]
Here are some photos of the volume model done by Period 1. Nice job!
http://www.intmath.com/Integration/millionaire-calculus-game.php
NEW SONG That's right - a new song. I wrote this one just for B W-P! Click here for my new Diff EQ song
Period 4 will be attempting to make a movie next week. If we can pull it off, then we'll post in on YouTube. Check back later to see if we finished it.
NEW - Go to: http://www.jamesrahn.com/CalculusI/2008_ap_solutions.htm
for Mr. Rahn's beautiful-as-always solutions to all of the 2008 FR questions
I'll miss you!
For more about Jaime Escalante go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Escalante
I wrote a new calculus sudoku for you intrepid AP scholars. Click HERE for our new sudoku
For a look at the tips for the AP go to: http://www.skylit.com/calculus/Ch1-AboutExam.pdf
Good luck tomorrow!
5/5
Do not forget that Wednesday is the BIG DAY! Keep studying!
Exam Stats for
Part II
Period 4: mean = 78%; median = 77%
Period 5: mean = median = 77%
Period 8: mean = 79%; median = 82%
Exam Stats for Part I
Period 4: mean = 76.7%, median = 77.5%
Period 5: mean = 81%, median = 77.5%
Period 8: mean = 78.5%; median = 80%Remember: If you missed Part I due to an excused absence, then you will take a different version of this part during the senior exam week [May 19th]
For Mrs. Schwartz Wilstrom's final exam review go to: http://www.wildstrom.com/susan/calc-semester2review.pdf
For her solutions go to:
http://www.wildstrom.com/susan/Calc-semester2review-answers.pdf
For a nice power point review [you need power point!] go to [click on the "When You See Powerpoint" : http://www.uensd.org/class_pages/feb14/hwamsley/Pages/Calculus/notes%20for%202A.html
Mrs. Cantey [The Calculus Memory Book author] also has some power points at: http://homelink.cps-k12.org/teachers/canteys/calculusdrill.html
Need a break from studying? Watch "The Engineer's Guide to Cats" at http://youtube.com/watch?v=mHXBL6bzAR4
You will need to register as a student using code 8015
Saturday Review
I'll be darned! I just found Mr. Rahn's solutions to the multiple choice. [I love it when someone does my work for me!]
Go to http://www.jamesrahn.com/CalculusI/Ap/2003/2003_mc_non-calculator.htm
for the solutions to the non-calculator multiple choice
Go to http://www.jamesrahn.com/CalculusI/Ap/2003/2003_mc_calculator.htm
for the solutions to the calculator multiple choice. Many thanks to Mr. Rahn!
Tomorrow is the first Saturday Review at noon in the Science Lecture Hall [optional but good stuff]
Stuff
In the meantime, you can see the 2006 Houston ACT practice exams by going to: http://online.math.uh.edu/apcalculus/exams/
Here is a great review document by Mr. Sean Bird: http://cs3.covenantchristian.org/bird/Smart/Calc1/StuffMUSTknowColdNew.htm
For a limit review go to: http://homework.zendog.org/limitrev.pdf
For a limit as derivative review go to: http://homework.zendog.org/limitasderivative.pdf
For my derivative review go to: http://homework.zendog.org/derivativereview.pdf
For an implicit differentiation and related rates review go to: http://homework.zendog.org/implicitreview.pdf
Need another look at FTC and Riemann Sums? Mr. Leckie has some great stuff at: http://chaoticgolf.com
Mrs. Schwartz Wildstrom has a nice collection of previous AP Free Response problems in case you are bored with the ones I gave you. You can access them at: http://www.wildstrom.com/susan/W-AP-April-08(musictrip).pdf
Here are links to previous AP Free Response questions [Ms. McCleary has a book filled with ALL of the solutions]
For the 2006 AP Free Response questions go to: http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/student/testing/ap/calculus_ab/ap06_frq_calculus%20ab.pdf
For the 2005 AP Free Response questions go to:
http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/ap/students/calculus/ap05_frq_calculus_ab.pdf
For the 2004 AP Free Response questions go to:
http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/ap/students/calculus/ap04_frq_calculus_ab.pdf
For the 2003 AP Free Response questions go to:
http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/ap/students/calculus/calculus_ab_frq_03.pdf
For those of you with a high speed internet connection, I found a series of Calculus lectures from the Houston Area Calculus Teachers web page. You can go to: http://online.math.uh.edu/HoustonACT/videocalculus/
Don't forget Mrs. Cantey's Calculus Memory Book! Go to: http://homelink.cps-k12.org/teachers/canteys/files/3B7B43FAA6F147D58A3D28FABF3C6351.pdf
For Mr. Stu Schwartz's fantastic "When I See" Calculus review [yes, it has answers]: http://homework.zendog.org/stuschwartz.pdf
For n = 29 [-4]: median and mean = 46 out of 60 [77%]; Q1 = 39 [65%]; Q3 = 53 [88%] There were 7 A's which represents 24% of those who have taken the test. Good job!
Need more review? See links below
Mr. Zab has some excellent Volume reviews at: http://www.frapanthers.com/teachers/zab/APCalculus/ABReview/CalculusABReviews.htm
As always, Mr. Leckie's web site has great resources [see chapters 6 and 7] at: http://chaoticgolf.com/
For those of you who would like some more visuals of the volumes of known cross section check out Mr. V's projects at: http://mrvignolini.com/CCDS/Calculus/volume_photos.htm
Here is another look at the volumes of known cross sections: http://college.hmco.com/mathematics/larson/calculus_analytic/7e/instructors/downloads/apthemes/2258_07.pdf
For some additional volume/area problems go to: http://www.wildstrom.com/susan/calcREVIEW-5.pdf
And here are the solutions to the above problems: http://www.wildstrom.com/susan/calc-REVIEW-5answers.pdf
We worked on the Free Response handout today [Homework: choose and solve one Volume question and one slope field question but not the two that we already did in class] Listed below are links to solutions for the two problems that we did in class together.
For Mr. Rahn's solution to 2003 AB1 go to: http://jamesrahn.com/CalculusI/Ap/2003/2003ab1.pdf
For Mr. Rahn's solution to 2004 AB6 go to: http://jamesrahn.com/CalculusI/Ap/2004/2004ab6.pdf
Here is another awesome human slope field by Ryan B. of dy/dx = -1/x [The left column is not part of the slope field, but cute!]
For homework finish the Volume of Solids worksheet Go to: http://www.frapanthers.com/teachers/zab/APCalculus/ABWorksheets/WorksheetVolumes.pdf for a copy of the worksheet in case you either lost yours or were not in class [Note: this worksheet was written by "Mr. Zab" for his AP Calculus class]
Happy Pi Day !!!Click here for a Pi Day Sudoku: http://brainfreezepuzzles.com/main/files/pi_sudoku_2008.pdf
Click here for Pi Day Jeopardy and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader games: http://www.geocities.com/pamburke74/Pi.html
3/12
How cool is this human slope field?! [dy/dx=2y]Exponential growth and decay [an application of differential equations] Click here for the notes and homework
For homework do the Slope Fields Homework handout - complete the chart and make a slope field
The extras are in the bin. Do NOT take an extra if you already received one!!!!
Click here for the notes
NEW SONG Click here for my new song about u-sub
It was possible to get an A! Period 1 = 13 A's [Go Ravenclaw!]; Period 4 = 6 A's; Period 5 = 9 A's[Go McCleary's Army!]; and Period 8 = 5 A's
We are close to the end - not much more new material! Yay!
ATTENTION ALL SMART AND PRETTY AB-STUDENTS! I HAVE CHANGED THE TEST TO MONDAY - YOU OWE ME!
2/25/08
We are smart and pretty!
What a group!
http://calculusthemusical.com/lyrics/
I'm glad that you had fun last night at Calculus the Musical!
Test Alert! Test on Friday, 2/29/08
Test Alert! Test on 2/29/08
TEST ALERT! TEST NEXT FRIDAY - 2/29/08
A big shout-out to L.S. I mourn your absence
Good luck to the Lady Knights Swim Team! and Happy Valentine's Day!
Period 1: mean = 83%; Q1 = 80%'; median = 91%; Q3 = 94%
Period 4: mean = 76%; Q1 = 69%; median = 77%; Q3 = 91%
Period 5: mean = 77%; Q1 = 66%; median = 80%; Q3 = 89%
Period 8: mean = 75%; Q1 = 66%; median = 77%; Q3 = 89%
Click here for Part I of the Review Solutions
Click here for the Part II of the Review Solutions
TEST ALERT - TEST ON BLOCK DAY THIS WEEK
Click here for another Ch 4 Review
TEST ALERT!!!
Click here for a brief Ch 4 Review
TEST ALERT! TEST ALERT! TEST ALERT!
We have finished Chapter 4. This is your first TEST ALERT!!!!
Introduction to Integration by U-substitution Click here for the notes and homework
If you were absent, then make sure you get both handouts. Extras in the bin in Room 222
Have a wonderful 3-day weekend
Registration
Quiz Alert - Quiz on Friday
Quiz Alert - Quiz on Friday
Quiz Alert - Quiz on Friday
Episode 1 is about linearization: http://youtube.com/watch?v=UAizQH9wjSI&feature=related
Episode 2 is about removable discontinuities: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ceui-CIQZe4&feature=related
Episode 3 is about Pi Day in Calculopolis: http://youtube.com/watch?v=mTomRm23KKs&feature=related
BREAK
Go to: http://www.madras.fife.sch.uk/maths/linkschristmas.html
for some winter holiday fun
Here's a cute "World Without Math" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-UspQbZT7g&feature=related
final
Many thanks to the people who took their test early - have fun on your Field Trip!
Test results so far [12/10] I am being slowed down by the large number of people who were absent the day of the test!
Period 1: for n = 32 [-1] mean = 86%; Q1 = 80%; median = 91%; Q3 = 104 % Excellent job!
Period 4: for n = 31 [ -2] mean = 80%; Q1 = 72%; median = 84%; Q3 = 94% Well done!
Period 5: for n = 31 [-1] mean = 79%; Q1 = 70%; median = 77%; Q3= 89% Good job!
Period 8: for n = 36 mean = 75%; Q1 = 57%; median = 77%' Q3 = 91% Great try!
Keep studying! The test is on Block Day!
TEST ON BLOCK DAY!!!!KEEP STUDYING!
TEST ALERT!!!! Test on Block Day - Keep studying!!!!!
Keep studying for next week's test.
Here are a few photos from the Boulder Asian Youth Conference
Tonight's homework is Question 4 on the 2001 AP Calculus exam
Click here: http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/ap/students/calculus/calculus_ab_frq_01.pdf
to get the problem. Remember, it is question four. It is a non-calculator problem.
TEST ALERT!! Test on 12/5 or 12/6. If you missed today's review handout, then the extras are in the bin in Room 222. Please start studying now!!! You can always go to our resource page for extra problems or the end-of-chapter review in our textbook.
Click here for the notes and homework
Click above for a nice differentiation puzzle
Click here for the take-home project
Click here for the notes and homework on horizontal asymptotes
This is a free on-line tutoring service
11/8
For the project you need to use the graph of the first derivatives given to find the critical values of f, use the first derivative to identify where f is increasing and decreasing, and find any relative extrema of f All of this should be written in sentence form using standard mathematical notation
The extra handouts are in the bin in Room 222 [I can not post it because of copyright restrictions!]
Click here for a blank copy of the quiz review
Click here for the solutions to the quiz review
ALERT
Test results to follow
Of course I made a few errors! Ack! Click here for updated solutions as well as an additional problem to ponder.
NEED A PRIVATE TUTOR? ASK MS. MCCLEARY TO GIVE YOU SOME INFORMATION ON A NEW BOULDER TUTOR WHO IS A RECENT VASSAR COLLEGE GRADUATE
TEST ALERT!!! TEST ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ON CHAPTER TWO
TEST ALERT!! TEST ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ON CHAPTER TWO
Click here the things to ponder before the test
Please work on the review problems and bring your questions to block day
Another day of related rates! You are really getting good at this!
NOTE: Only do part (a) of the 2003 Free Response!
TEST ALERT! TEST ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ON CHAPTER TWO
TEST ALERT! TEST NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ON CHAPTER TWO
10/18
This is due on FRIDAY!!!
You should have the 1998 and the 2000 problem done before block day
All scores out of 30 points:
Period 1: mean=24; Q1=21; median=26; Q3=27 for n=34 [16 A's]
Period 4: mean=22; Q1=20; median=23; Q3=26 for n=34 [8 A's]
Period 5: mean=24; Q1=21; median=24; Q3=28 for n=28 [-4] [9 A's]
Period 8: mean=26; Q1=23.5; median=26.5; Q3=28 for n=45 [18 A's - yay!!]
Seriously, these guys have a large variety of typical Calculus problems worked out on their web site.
Go to: http://www.midnighttutor.com/
Happy Homecoming!
10/4
QUIZ ALERT!!! QUIZ ON FRIDAY -OCTOBER 5TH!!!!!!!!!
QUIZ ALERT!! QUIZ ON FRIDAY - OCTOBER 5TH!!!!!!
QUIZ ALERT! QUIZ ON FRIDAY-OCTOBER 5TH!!!!!
QUIZ ALERT!!! QUIZ NEXT FRIDAY - OCTOBER 5TH
Click here for the notes, worksheet, and homework
Also, we learned some basic differentiation [click here for the notes]
No written homework this weekend. Enjoy your long weekend. and keep on singing!
Period One: For n=32 [-2] Mean = 84.5%; Q1=79%; Median=88%; Q3=97%
Period Four: For n=31 [-1] Mean=90%; Q1=82%; Median=91%; Q3=103%
Period Five: For n=30 [-2] Mean =87%; Q1=79%; Median=88%; Q3=97%
Period Eight: For n=35[-2] Mean=81%; Q1=74%; Median=82%; Q3=94%
Click here for more limit review questions. The extras of today's handout are in the bin in Room 222. Please finish the packet tonight.
Click here for the answers to page 80 #57, 59, 60
It can be found at: http://online.math.uh.edu/Math1431/
Quiz Alert! Quiz on limits next week on block day.
Click here for part one of the notes and homework AND click here for part two of the notes and homework
Click here for today's notes and homework.
Please read Chapter P and bring your questions to class this week
If you do not have a book yet, then go to: http://chaoticgolf.com/
You need to click on the "Printable Resources" link. If you look at the Chapter One for AP Calculus, there is some great algebra and pre-calculus review [Thanks to Mr. Leckie]
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Click here for today's handout
Want to see Calculus, the Musical! at the Boulder Fringe Festival [All the cool kids are going!]
Click here for more information