Some good summary stuff at the bottom of the page under applications of the derivative:
http://www.niles-hs.k12.il.us/timmil/AP_Calc.html
Click on the unit 3 stuff but be aware that they use a different book: http://www.wildstrom.com/susan/caclab_assignments.htm
Test on Monday. Please bring a #2 pencil and a working graphing calculator
11/12 and 11/13
Click here for the solutions to the 50-point group project
I will post the solutions to the 10-point project once I have received them all
Click here for my solution to the 1985 AP problem
Don't forget that you should be studying for our 11/17 test
Finished up chapter three - yay! Click here for the notes and assignment
Enjoy your day off tomorrow
Click here for today's notes
Click here for today's assignment [which you started in your groups] If you were absent today, then do the assignment on your own and be sure to pick up the handout from today
11/5 and 11/6
For a funny Calculus video on optimization go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pzMFXprFQo
Click here for a [hopefully typo-free] copy of the first group project for Chapter 3 [to be assigned on 10/29 and 10/30]
10/29 & 10/30
If you were absent, then print one out and turn it in on MONDAY
Click here for the notes, the assignment is the last page of the Chapter 3 Free Response handout [the velocity graph problem]
Today's quote: "Politics are only a matter of present concern. A mathematical equation stands forever." [Albert Einstein]
A special thanks to Period 5 for the best birthday cake ever!
It was the tastiest unit circle ever10/22 & 10/23
Allie says, "Even though a rainbow looks like a frown, it still makes you smile!" Thanks, Allie. You made me smile!
Check out the silly calculus at this webpage: http://www.espen.com/archives/2007/02/math_as_deliver.html
I think that Luke had the best school spirit!10/15 and 10/16
Period 1: Mean = 63 out of 80; Q1 = 55 out of 80; Median = 66 out of 80; Q3 = 73 out of 80 There were 9 A's. Well done!
Period 4: Mean = 62 out of 80; Q1 = 53 out of 80; Median = 64 out of 80; Q3 = 70 out of 80 There were 6 A's Good job!
Period 5: Mean = 67 out of 80; Q1 = 60 out of 80; Median = 68 out of 80; Q3 = 75 out of 80 There were 11 A's Excellent job!
Period 7: Mean = 68 out of 80; Q1 = 61 out of 80; Median = 70 out of 80; Q3 = 82 out of 80 There were 15 A's Astounding job!
All hail Slytherin! You are back on top.
Before you start feeling so smart, you should watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L1hSHCGAMY&feature=related
DONT' FORGET TO VOTE FOR HOMECOMING ROYALTY! THERE ARE SOME CALC AB [ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL] STUDENTS ON THE BALLOT
This is due on Monday, rain , shine, or snow. This will help you start reviewing for our upcoming test
Click here for today's warm-up problem
10/8 and 10/9
Related rates [Note: There may be some numerical errors since I just wrote down what you said for the numerical solutions without checking.] Click here for the notes and assignment
Click here for solutions to the rest of the free response problems on implicit differentiation
Test next block day
Click here for the notes and assignment
Test Alert! Test on October 15th/16th on Chapter Two
Click here for the notes
Quiz Statistics:
Period 1: For n = 30 [-3] mean = 27 out of 30; Q1= 24 out of 30; median = 28 out of 30; Q3 = 31 out of 30
Period 4: For n = 33 mean = 27.7 out of 30; Q1 = 25.5 out of 30; median = 28 out of 30; Q3 = 31.5 out of 30
Period 5: For n = 29 [-4] mean = 27.1 out of 30; Q1 = 24 out of 30; median =28 out of 30; Q3 = 30 out of 30
Period 7: For n = 27 [-6] mean = 27.8 out of 30; Q1 = 25 out of 30; median = 28 out of 30; Q3 = 31 out of 30
Amazing job! Well done! Let's keep this great work going.
10/1 & 10/2
Now we know about sick bugs!
More of the Chain Rule Click here for the notes and assignment
Big Quiz on Friday, 9/26
Click here for the solutions
9/24 and 9/25
If you like powerpoint and want to see additional examples, then here is a link to Mr. Holton's AP Calculus AB classnotes http://teacherweb.com/OH/PaduaFranciscan/MrHolton/photo1.stm
9/17 &9/18
Click here for part one of the notes and assignment
Click here for part two of the notes and assignment
BIG QUIZ NEXT FRIDAY, 26TH SEPTEMBER
Today's quote: "I'll take a victory lap around the unit circle!" [Well said!]
BIG QUIZ NEXT FRIDAY, 26TH SEPTEMBER
BIG QUIZ NEXT FRIDAY, 26TH SEPTEMBER
Learned the 'Power Rule" Song from Calculus the Musical [coming March 17th to Monarch High School !] Click here for the lyrics
Click here for the weekend project which is due on Monday since the world did not collapse into a black hole
Note: This project is worth 20 "test points"
Hey! I found a limits domino game at: http://www.scribd.com/doc/3026116/Limits-Dominoes
9/10 and 9/11
Click here for part two of today's notes and homework
Chris as a Buddhist Pirate
Sir AB as a Buddhist Pirate with his vegan pony, SkippyPeriod 1: For n = 32 [-1] Mean = 28 out of 37 [76%]; Q1 = 23 out of 37 [62%], Median = 27 out of 37 [73%]; Q3 = 33 out of 37 [89%] There were 6 A's - well done! [which means 19% of you got A's]
Period 4: FOR N = 31 [-3] Mean = 28.2 [76%]; Q1= 22 [60%]' Median = 29 [78%]; Q3 = 34 [92%] There were 9 A's [29%]
Period 5: For n = 29 [-3] Mean = 30.3 out of 37 [82%]; Q1 = 26.5 out of 37 [72%]; Median = 31 out of 37 [84%]; Q3 = 35.5 out of 37 [96%] Wow! There were 10 A's - great job! [ 34% of you got A's]
Period 7: For n = 32 [n = -1] Mean = 32 [87%]; Q1 = 29 [78%]; Median = 33 [89%]; Q3 = 37 [100%] There were 14 A's [44%] WOW!
Click here for the solutions to the practice test free response questions
Yes, Test on MONDAY. Please study!!! [See 9/2 for practice test]
9/3 and 9/4
TEST ALERT!!!! TEST ON MONDAY, 9/8/08 [see 9/2 for a practice test]
Weather alert: Room 222 is very cold due to the ongoing whatever-it-is they are doing. Please dress accordingly.
Click here for a practice test for Chapter One
There is a typo on #12 The answers should be (A) 0; (B )x; (C) 3x; (D) 6x; and (E) 92
TEST ALERT!!! TEST ON MONDAY, 9/8/08
Check out this clock!Click here for the notes: NO homework assignment, enjoy your long weekend!
8/27 & 8/28
Click here for the notes on continuity
Click here for handout on one-sided limits
TEST ALERT! POSSIBLE TEST DAY ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
Would you like to see an animated tutorial about limits? Go to: http://www.calculus-help.com/funstuff/phobe.html
and click on lessons 1 through 4
Click here for the "special" composite function notes
Click here for the decomposing functions notes
Click here for homework assignment [We had a busy day today!] Enjoy your weekend
8/20 & 8/21
Want a copy of the piecewise function activity? Go to: http://education.ti.com/educationportal/activityexchange/Activity.do?cid=US&aId=5583
[Click on the Appendix A pdf]
Click here for a summary of the class information
Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgMSgJdr4k0 to see the youtube video of Math Girl [Episode 1]