The homework guidelines posted above come from a great website, PurpleMath.com.
If you ever get stuck on a topic, check their site and they may explain the topic in a way that makes sense to you.
There are also links to other math related sites, specifically other precalculus sites. Let me know if you find something that you think the rest of the class might find useful!
Also, in the previous post, I thought that this site no longer existed. It was only temporarily down so that they could move to a different server.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
What Does a Good Math Homework Assignment Look Like?
What are some things that a good math homework assignment should have?
There was a great math website that had practical advice about how to set up a good math assignment. Unfortunately, the original site is down. However, I was able to get a copy of their homework guidelines.
I have set up a page, to the right of Home, where I have posted these homework guidelines. I would like you to use these when you do your homework.
There was a great math website that had practical advice about how to set up a good math assignment. Unfortunately, the original site is down. However, I was able to get a copy of their homework guidelines.
I have set up a page, to the right of Home, where I have posted these homework guidelines. I would like you to use these when you do your homework.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Beware the Bane!
Bane: Definition: That which spoils or ruins. Aslo a comic book character.
In class, the bane of mathematics has been simple, carelss mistakes. There were quite a few of them on the comp today.
Good luck with the rest of your comps!
And remember, Beware the Bane!
Monday, May 2, 2011
The Comp is Thursday!
Room assignments for the exam:
Period 05 - Room 202
Period 07 - Room 204
Period 08 - Room 205
Exam Format:
Part I - 75 scantron questions worth 50 points.
Part II - 10 out of 12 longer questions worth 50 points.
Don't Forget:
Pencils with erasers.
Calculator
Study:
Old tests and quizzes.
Part I from the first semester exam.
Easter Review assignment.
Review material from before and after the Easter vacation.
GOOD LUCK!
Period 05 - Room 202
Period 07 - Room 204
Period 08 - Room 205
Exam Format:
Part I - 75 scantron questions worth 50 points.
Part II - 10 out of 12 longer questions worth 50 points.
Don't Forget:
Pencils with erasers.
Calculator
Study:
Old tests and quizzes.
Part I from the first semester exam.
Easter Review assignment.
Review material from before and after the Easter vacation.
GOOD LUCK!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Preparing for the Comp with the Easter Review
In class you received a copy of the Easter Review. In case you lose it, you can print it out from the page above. Remember to have this ready for the Monday we return from vacation. Please use it as intended: If you don't know something, don't leave it blank! Look it up and review it so that you know it for the comp! Good luck!
The Easter Review will be back next Easter!
The Easter Review will be back next Easter!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Having Trouble With Matrix Multipliaction?
Sometimes using a different approach to the same topic can help us better understand it.
Here's a link to Purplemath.com that illustrates how to do matrix multiplication.
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/mtrxmult.htm
Keep in mind, she shows her work a little differently than we do. In class, we set up a single work matrix, three levels deep for each number in the matrix. She splits them up into three separate matrices. I would appreciate it if you would use ONE work matrix with three levels. It is also easier to check when they are all in one matrix. Remember to write an answer matrix when you are done.
The lesson is three pages long. Don't forget to look at all three.
Here's a link to Purplemath.com that illustrates how to do matrix multiplication.
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/mtrxmult.htm
Keep in mind, she shows her work a little differently than we do. In class, we set up a single work matrix, three levels deep for each number in the matrix. She splits them up into three separate matrices. I would appreciate it if you would use ONE work matrix with three levels. It is also easier to check when they are all in one matrix. Remember to write an answer matrix when you are done.
The lesson is three pages long. Don't forget to look at all three.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Welcome to the PreCalculus Blog!
Today's blog will review what is expected from a typical homework assignment.
I have been impressed with many of your assignments and I appreciate the time and effort you put into your work.
Purplemath.com is where I first saw this detailed plan for doing math assignments. Here's a link to the website by Elizabeth Stapel: http://www.purplemath.com/guidline.htm.
I have also set up a page, to the right of Home, where I have posted the homework guidelines that I would like you to use for Precalculus here at Chaminade.
I have been impressed with many of your assignments and I appreciate the time and effort you put into your work.
Purplemath.com is where I first saw this detailed plan for doing math assignments. Here's a link to the website by Elizabeth Stapel: http://www.purplemath.com/guidline.htm.
I have also set up a page, to the right of Home, where I have posted the homework guidelines that I would like you to use for Precalculus here at Chaminade.
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