Hi all, hope you are well and staying
safe. It’s hard to believe it is here and that tomorrow is the big day,
and this week is the final week. At
least they are only virtual tears this year.
Our directions for the week are below as well as some other information
you should read.
Directions for week of 5/11 to 5/15: AP test and make up work
We know the exam is on the 12th and you should have received your exam ticket this weekend. Make sure you have printed your checklist, practiced the demo, and know how you are going to submit. Remember PDF is now acceptable but follow the directions pasted below.
Of course, all the resources you have available are good to
use today to get ready for tomorrow. The
problems we have done, the prediction packet, and AP live videos on
you-tube. The director of the AP program
today tweeted that he cancelled a bunch of exams for students that had planned
to cheat, and remember there are serious consequences for doing so like
reporting to your college, etc….. It is
definitely not worth it, so just do the best you can and know that is ok.
Step 1 Work for the week: This week is a catch up week and focus on your AP exams. So if you have turned in everything nail those tests and if not then you need to get stuff turned into me.
Step 2: Do the best you can on your AP exam and remember to log in 30 minutes early.. Have your materials laid out and prepared, know the device you are using, and how you are going to submit.
Step 3: Have your materials of instruction together
as the school will let you know how you are going to submit your book and
calculator back to us soon.
Additional
Important Information
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Answers for all FRQ’s are on Schoology to help you
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Remember for those taking the AP test. The college board is
doing their review videos at the link below:
They are outstanding and should give you a nice review of the
material and I suggest you watch as many as possible, and as I previously
mentioned this week is testing tips and mock problems so watch and do as much
as you can.
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The prediction packet has many wonderful free response examples
that you should have been working through. If not start with one
problem per prediction ignoring the area between curves and rotational volume
prediction. When you get done go back and start with a second cycle
through. You have enough examples to make at least three complete
cycles. If the scoring rubric does not answer your question do not
hesitate to e-mail one of us and we will answer ASAP.
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Our Monday teams meeting this week will cover the mock
exam from last week. This is the
parent notification of the fact we will be running these meetings. You must send us an e-mail though by 10:00 AM
today to be included in that review. Without that e-mail saying you want to
attend you will not be able to. Once
you e-mail me, you will get an invite in your school e-mail.
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Grades are now active and building in the fourth quarter,
remember the fourth quarter is all process grades and some of you are missing
some significant work that has to get turned in to get a pass for the class in
the fourth quarter. Some of you are
missing significant discussions on schoology, so go fill those out this week.
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If you did not read the testing information e-mail and
attachment on Friday make sure you go to your school e-mail and do so. Remember the testing information, and
checklist are on Schoology as well as a typing syntax document if you decide
you do not want to photo your work on AP day and want to type everything
in. PLEASE PRACTICE with the demo this
week to make sure you understand how to operate the system on the 12th.
Lastly, this is not how I wanted the year to end. I so look forward to looking you all in the
eyes and telling you how very proud of you I am. I ask a lot because I expect a lot out of you,
and know the quality of mathematical students I am sending on to universities is
high. In addition to your academic
prowess, you have learned how to manage your time and deal with things when
they have not been easy. You are all so
capable of whatever you want and I know you are going to go set the world on
fire. I will miss giving those hugs
goodbye that I would have on Friday, but when this is all over, I am not hard
to find. Remember, once you are my
student, you are always my student and I will help however I can. I am so proud of you all and it has been an
incredible honor to be your teacher for one, two, or in some cases, three years
of your high school career. OK; gotta go
now before the keyboard shorts out. I am
thinking of you all this week and standing beside you the whole way.
Mr. Halstead
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