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=June 4, 2008= We finished revising for the exam.

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 * Revise for the exam- work through your old tests and make your cheat sheet

=May 29, 2008= We revised for the exam.

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 * Revise for the exam- work through your old tests and make your cheat sheet

=May 27, 2008= We revised for the exam.

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 * Revise for the exam- work through your old tests and make your cheat sheet

=May 22, 2008= Today was a work day for Supercorrections.

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 * Supercorrections (due next Tues)
 * Begin revision for your exam- details here

=May 19, 2008= Today was test day.

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 * Supercorrections (due next Tues)

=May 15, 2008= We read a little more Freakonomics, went over 7.7 homework, and revised for next week's test.

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 * Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
 * Do a minimum of 3 problems from any section of Chapter 7 (including the Ch. 7 Review Test). Include these problems with your stapled homework.
 * Some additional optional online revision: [|Chapter Summary] & [|True/False Quiz] & [|Revision Exercises]

=May 13, 2008= We read a little Freakonomics, went over 7.6 homework and tree diagrams, and finished with Bayes' Theorem from a tree perspective.

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 * 7.7/9-21 odd
 * Test during Arts Fest

=May 9, 2008= We corrected the quiz, discussed homework, and learned how to use tree diagrams to calculate probabilities.

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 * 7.6/9, 11, 13, 15, 37, 39, 63-71 odd

=May 7, 2008= We went over any old homework questions for 5 minutes and then took the quiz.

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 * 7.5/1, 3, 7, 9, 33, 39, 43

=May 5, 2008= We began class by reading a little more Freakonomics. We went over the homework problems and began some new work on probability.

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 * 7.4/1, 5, 7, 17, 23, 29, 31, 37
 * Quiz Wednesday

=May 1, 2008= We began class by reading a little of Freakonomics. We then answered Josh's question of how to get the $ in an Excel formula (Apple-T) and ran a simulation of 7.2/31 from the homework. We finished with some theoretical probability calculations.

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 * 7.3/5, 9, 11, 17, 19, 23, 27, 33, 37-41 odd, 51

=April 29, 2008= We began with a brief reading quiz and then chatted about Freakonomics. We went over the quiz and then practiced with the problems below.

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 * 7.2/17, 19, 25, 29, 31, 35, 37

=April 18, 2008= We learned how to use Excel to calculate probabilities and then took the quiz.

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 * Read Freakonomics Chapters 1-3

=April 16, 2008= We continued to work on Supercorrections, and then we worked some more on sample spaces and events.

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 * 7.1/27, 33, 39, 41, 43, 47, 65, 69, 71
 * Work on Supercorrections (due Fri)
 * Quiz Friday

=April 14, 2008= We began with some Supercorrections, discussed the Monty Hall problem from the article over the weekend, discussed Freakonomics briefly, and talked about sample spaces and events.

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 * 7.1/1-7 odd, 21
 * Work on Supercorrections (due Fri)
 * Quiz Friday

=April 10, 2008= Today was the test day. Please complete  [|this survey].

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 * Read the Explanatory Note and Introduction of Freakonomics
 * Read [|this article] (and the first two links in the article)

=April 8, 2008= We worked some more on combinations and permutations: 6.4/31-43 odd. We then went over homework and revised for Thursday's test.

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 * Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
 * Do a minimum of 3 problems from any section of Chapter 6 (including the Ch. 6 Review Test). Include these problems with your stapled homework.
 * Some additional optional online revision: [|Chapter Summary] & [|True/False Quiz] & [|Revision Exercises]

=April 4, 2008= We warmed up with a few problems from 6.3, learned how to find factorials, permutations, and combinations on the calculator, and then practiced with marble problems and finished with poker hands.

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 * 6.4/21, 23, 25, 45-49 odd (poker!)

=April 2, 2008= We took the quiz, went over homework problems, and learned about factorials, permutations, and combinations.

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 * 6.4/1-15 odd

=March 31, 2008= We finalized 3rd quarter grades, went over homework in preparation for Wednesday's quiz, we went over section 6.3 together, and then we worked on counting problems.

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 * 6.3/Choose 12 problems from 15-59 odd

=March 27, 2008= We went over the set homework, discussed cardinality of sets, and then worked on problems.

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 * 6.2/5, 11, 15, 21, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 43, 47, 49, 53, 57, 59
 * 6.1 & 6.2 Quiz Wednesday 4/2

=March 25, 2008= We continued to work with sets.

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 * 6.1/49-69 odd

=March 21, 2008= We began our next unit on sets and then worked on practice problems.

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 * 6.1/1, 7, 9, 13, 15, 19-29 odd, 37, 43, 47

=March 19, 2008= We finished the second part of the test and Supercorrections.

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 * Email the spreadsheet to Mr. O'Brien when you are finished.
 * Work on Supercorrections.

=March 17, 2008= We worked on the second part of the test- p. 312/1-4.

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 * Email the spreadsheet to Mr. O'Brien when you are finished.
 * Work on Supercorrections.

=March 13, 2008= Today was the test day.

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 * Read p. 309-312 and begin the spreadsheet to answer questions 1-4 on p. 312. You will work on these questions in class on Monday, and they will be due in class on Wednesday. This will count as part of your overall test grade for the unit.
 * Begin Supercorrections. For any mistake on questions 1-11, also do the homework problem from 5.3 which matches it. Check your answer to the homework problem in the back of the book. Be sure to include some note about how you could catch you error in the future or what you misunderstood previously. If you need to Supercorrect 12-14, be sure to include some discussion of the *why* for each. You may want to check your final answers with my answer key before submitting your Supercorrections. Supercorrections are due Tuesday, 3/25.

=March 11, 2008= We revised for the test using p. 312 Chapter 5 Review Test.

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 * Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
 * Do a minimum of 2 problems from any section of Chapter 5 (including the Ch. 5 Review Test). Include these problems with your stapled homework.
 * Some additional optional online revision: [|Chapter Summary] & [|True/False Quiz]

=March 7, 2008= We went over the general algebra questions and continued our look at trigonometry.

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 * Choose ten more algebra problems from [|this page]

=March 5, 2008= We went over the general algebra questions and began our look at trigonometry.

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 * Choose ten more algebra problems from [|this page] (and check answers)

=March 3, 2008= We went over the log questions and then practiced with some general algebra revision (including factoring).

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 * Choose ten algebra problems from [|this page] (and check answers)

=February 28, 2008= We went over the SAT math questions and then worked an investigation of the origin of e in financial math using Geometer's Sketchpad.

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 * Choose ten log/exponential problems from [|this page] (and check answers)

=February 26, 2008= We signed on for a free SAT On-Line Prep Course at  [|www.collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool]. We discussed the SAT in general and the math component in particular. We talked about the 44 multiple choice questions and the 10 student produced response questions. We went through [|this practice quiz].

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 * Take [|this practice quiz].

=February 15, 2008= We finished our work with annuities by working on the problems below.

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 * 5.3/37-41 odd, 45, 47, 49, 51
 * Test Thursday, March 13th

=February 11, 2008= We corrected the quiz and then worked more with increasing and decreasing annuities.

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 * 5.3/13-35 odd

=February 7, 2008= After the quiz, we went over homework and learned about increasing annuities.

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 * 5.3/1-11 odd
 * Quiz Friday (using calculator and/or Excel)

=February 5, 2008= After going over homework, we learned how to use the TVM function on Excel.

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 * 5.2/37-53 odd using Excel.
 * Quiz Thursday (using calculator and/or Excel)

=February 1, 2008= We began with a quiz and then learned how to use the TVM function on our calculator.

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 * 5.2/23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35 using the calculator
 * You can use this sheet [|TVM.pdf] to write down what you would type into your calculator, and then you can come by to borrow a calculator later.

=January 30, 2008= We went over the previous homework assignment.

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 * Study for the quiz- organize and correct your homework and try some even problems.
 * To show that you've done this assignment, just include whatever revision you've done on a piece of paper to be handed in when homework is collected.

=January 28, 2008= We explored compound interest using Excel.

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 * 5.2/9-13 odd
 * Quiz is moved until Friday

=January 24, 2008= Interest is usually calculated by compounding. Read p. 277-279 to review this process, and then work on 5.2/1-7 odd, 21, 27, 43 for homework.

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 * 5.2/1-7 odd, 21, 27, 43

=January 22, 2008= You probably know a little about calculating interest, so this may be mostly review. Please read p. 269-275. Take your time, and read slowly and carefully.

__HW__:
 * 5.1/5-13 odd

=January 14, 2008= We revised for the exam.

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 * Choose three problems from any section in your text.
 * Organize your homework assignments from this short revision unit- check, correct, and staple them in order...
 * Optional Unit 3 revision: [|Chapter Summary] & [|True/False Quiz], [|More Comprehensive Review Exercises].
 * Optional Unit 4 revision: [|Chapter Summary] & [|True/False Quiz], [|More Comprehensive Review Exercises].
 * If you would like to use any IOU's this quarter, bring them next class.

=January 10, 2008= We revised for the exam.

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 * Read these details on the semester exam
 * Choose one problem from each section 2.1-2.3 for exam revision.
 * Some optional online revision: [|Chapter Summary] & [|True/False Quiz,][|More Comprehensive Review Exercises]

=January 8, 2008= We revised for the exam.

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 * Choose one problem from each section 1.1-1.5 for exam revision.
 * You may find it helpful to rework the [|Chapter 1 test] in preparation for the exam.
 * Some optional online revision: [|Chapter Summary], [|True/False Quiz], [|More Comprehensive Review Exercises]
 * Supercorrections due by Friday (for a fully completed graphing solution for linear programming, [|check this out]; for the simplex solution, [|check this out]).

=January 4, 2008= We finished up the test.

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 * Read over section 4.5
 * Extra Credit Homework Assignment: 4.5/1, 11, 25 (using duality)

=December 20, 2007= Today was the test day.

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 * None- work on your college apps!
 * We will work some more on the test during the first day back.

=December 18, 2007= After going over the quiz and homework, we revised for the test.

__HW__:
 * Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
 * Do a minimum of 2 problems from any section of Chapter 4 (including the Ch. 4 Review Test) or these[| More Comprehensive Review Exercises] . Include these problems with your stapled homework.
 * Some additional optional online revision: [|Chapter Summary] & [|True/False Quiz]

=December 14, 2007= After the quiz, we continued working on p. 249/23-45 odd.

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 * Choose one more problem from p. 249/23-45 odd.

=December 12, 2007= After going over the quiz and the homework, we discussed section 4.4.

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 * p. 248/1, 13
 * Use this [|pivot utility] for the word problems on the quiz.
 * Quiz Friday (4.3) and test next Thursday (Chapter 4)

=December 10, 2007= We worked on problems from p. 236/21-43 odd.

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 * Do one additional problem from p. 236/21-43 odd.
 * There will be a quiz on section 4.3 on Friday.

=December 6, 2007= We learned the Simplex Method for solving more complex LP problems.

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 * p. 235/1, 7

=December 4, 2007= We took the quiz.

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 * Submit signed progress report Thursday for a bonus responsibility point.

=November 30, 2007= We continued working on Linear Programming problems: p. 217/23-43 odd.

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 * Do one more LP problem from p. 217/23-43 odd.

=November 28, 2007= We worked on Linear Programming problems: p. 217/23-43 odd.

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 * Do one more LP problem from p. 217/23-43 odd.

=November 26, 2007= We began class with some Supercorrection time. We then discussed Linear Programming.

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 * 4.2/1, 9, 12, 19

=November 20, 2007= We worked on linear inequalities and Supercorrections.

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 * None- you've worked hard this semester; enjoy your break.

=November 16, 2007= We finished the test. When we finished, we read section 4.1 on p. 193-201.

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 * Get your test and begin Supercorrections.

=November 14, 2007= Today was test day.

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 * Revise for test as necessary.

=November 8, 2007= After going over the quiz and homework, we revised for the test.

__HW__:
 * Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
 * Do a minimum of 3 problems from any section of Chapter 3 (including the Ch. 3 Review Test) or these [|More Comprehensive Review Exercises]. Include these problems with your stapled homework.
 * Some additional optional online revision: [|Chapter Summary] & [|True/False Quiz]

=November 6, 2007= After the quiz, we went over homework and discussed input-output models.

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 * 3.4/1, 3, 5, 17, 19

=November 2, 2007= We investigated inverse matrices.

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 * 3.3/3, 7, 43, 49, 53, 63, 66
 * Quiz Tuesday

=October 31, 2007= After looking at homework and Supercorrection questions, we discussed matrix multiplication including commutativity, identity matrix, and how to write a system with matrices.

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 * 3.2/1, 9, 15, 21, 45, 49, 55, 69

=October 29, 2007= We looked briefly at matrix addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication, dimension, and transpose, but we spent the majority of class time on Supercorrections.

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 * 3.1/13, 17, 19, 23, 37, 39, 49

=October 25, 2007= Today was test day.

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 * Get your test by the end of the day, and begin Supercorrections- correct the ones with careless errors (most likely the ones you thought you got right but are marked with an X). We will have class time on Tuesday to work on the harder ones. Supercorrections are due by the end of the day next Friday.

=October 23 2007= Today was our revision day. We went over homework problems and talked about the test.

__HW__:
 * Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
 * Do a minimum of 3 problems from any section of Chapter 2 (including the Ch. 2 Review Test) or these [|More Comprehensive Review Exercises]. Include these problems with your stapled homework.
 * Some additional optional online revision: [|Chapter Summary] & [|True/False Quiz]

=October 17, 2007= We used the day to work on application problems.

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 * p. 122/13, 23, 35, 39-43 odd- feel free to solve your systems automatically using [|this solver]
 * Test Thursday

=October 15, 2007= After the quiz, we continued with row operations and began a couple of practice problems.

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 * p. 121/1, 3, 5

=October 11, 2007= We learned about augmented matrices, pivots, Gauss-Jordan reduction, and reduced row echelon form. We discussed systems being consistent, inconsistent, and redundant.

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 * p. 113/3, 5, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21
 * Quiz on 2.1 Monday

=October 9, 2007= We worked more with systems in application problems.

__HW__: Finish p. 94/25, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49 (solve with technology where possible)

=October 5, 2007= We discussed how to solve systems with technology and algebra.

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 * p. 94/5, 15, 19, 29, 35

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=October 3, 2007= We continued with the Excel portion of the test. We read p. 74-77 and then did p. 77/1-4.

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 * Finish the Excel portion of the test (p. 77/1-4) and print out your answers for class Friday
 * Continue to work on Supercorrections

=October 1, 2007= Today was test day.

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 * Pick up your test at 2:30 and work on Supercorrections (due Friday). You will find some of the test questions in your textbook and some on the revision websites listed below. Feel free to work together but don't forget to acknowledge assistance received. You may also ask me questions. Use Supercorrections as the chance to fill in gaps in understanding- don't just write something down if you dont get it!

=September 27, 2007= Today was our revision day. We went over homework problems and talked about the test.

__HW__:
 * p. 78 Chapter 1 Review Test/1c, 3b, 4, 8, 9, 10
 * Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
 * Some optional online revision: [|Chapter Summary], [|True/False Quiz], [|More Comprehensive Review Exercises]
 * Test is Monday

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=September 25, 2007= We spent most of the lesson discussing regression. Thursday will be revision day before Monday's test.

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 * Section 1.5/3 (by hand or with calculator or Excel), 9 (find m and b with the formulas)
 * Read [|this webpage] and write down the value of //b// on your homework page

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=September 21, 2007= We discussed homework and lines and then discussed how we might apply these concepts.

__HW__:
 * Section 1.4/11, 21, 34
 * Read [|this webpage] and write down P(x) on your homework page

=September 19, 2007= After the quiz, we revised how to work with lines.

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 * Section 1.3/5, 9, 11, 17, 19, 21, 43, 55, 61, 63, 67

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=September 17, 2007= We finished graphing on Excel and looked briefly at [|function diagrams].

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 * Section 1.1/35, 37
 * Section 1.2/23, 25

=September 13, 2007= We worked on Excel. We also talked more about functions.

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 * p. 27/3, 5, 29, 31
 * Read [|this web page], answer the questions, check your answers, and write the value you got for P(25) - P(20) in your written homework

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=September 11, 2007=

After looking at a stunning paradox (!), we discussed common algebra errors and functions.

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 * p. 13-16/1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 27, 39
 * Read [|this web page], answer the questions, check your answers, and write the value you got for f(10) and p(4) in your written homework

= = =September 7, 2007= After some introductions and a look at the third interesting problem, we went over the course methodology. We then talked about the language of algebra and functions.

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 * [[file:Common Algebra Errors.pdf]]

=Tues/Wed, September 4/5th= include page="First Day Warm Ups"