Archive for April, 2008

It just doesn't add up

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

sofrigginsweet: As the month of April closes, I can’t forget to celebrate Math Education Month. However, based on recent reports of US math skills, there is not a lot to celebrate about math education in the US. The story is not that new either, … Share and Enjoy: These icons link to ...

For All of You Taking AP Calculus Next Year

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

saubbie: Don’t forget to get your summer assignment on July 11. You can either * Pick it up in the A-track center * Find it on the SAS website under the “PROGRAMS” link at HollywoodHighSchool.net * Find it on Mr. Lange’s website: mrlangemath.com … Read more

Glamlab Endorser

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

saubbie: Article excerpt,. Youthful, bubbly yet laid back, Iya projects a multifaceted persona that makes her a very versatile actress, singer, host, model and VJ. Iya’s chic, stylish demeanor and endearing Aussie drawl add an air of allure, … Read more

Is it a crime to staple people to death?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

unknown: I feel like I’m going to die - I have Final Exams in a few weeks. I don’t think that I’ll do very well on my math exam - last time I took one, I was in Math Team, and I got a 64%. Thankfully, my teacher dropped the ...

Video and Computer Games that Sharpen Math Skills

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Nika: Working with numbers improves concentration, problem solving skills, memory, focus and general clarity of thought. And there is great news for gamers young and old! Video and computer games are rich… Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read more ...

The late Thursday scribe.

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

admin: Yes me again. There actually isn’t a lot of information to include on this scribe. Due to the fact, Mr. K thought it was a lot of information to absorb for the past few classes. So we…. basically reviewed Tuesday’s class. … Read more

The Last Tuesday Scribe

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

admin: Sorry it’s so late. Kept forgetting and procrastinating. Yes, it was supposed to be me… but, I wasn’t even participating during the class, because of APcalc in the corner of the room. But, I can at least explain the slides. Slide 1, 2 … Read more

Application of Burnside's Theorem, Colorings

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Maggie Greene: 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data I have multiple problems, all dealing with Burnside’s Theorem, perhaps help on one would help explain the others. How many ways may the faces of a cube be colored using 3 … Read more

The Calculus of the Draft of the Buffalo Bills

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Van: The Calculus of the Draft for the Buffalo Bills Every year, it is fun to go through and speculate whether the draft was a good draft, or did too many reaches bring the value/grade level down. Often, this is a difficult task, … Share and Enjoy: These icons link to ...

How to Prepare for an English Writing Exam

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

stevelk: While preparing for a math exam can be done through a high volume of practice questions, studying for an English exam is quite different. Learning a few tips can help the student to pass their exams with flying colors. … Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where ...