Independent Contract Make-up Schedule

Due at beginning of class on Monday, January 14th:

1. All Online WSQ submissions for all units. (this include all notes in SSS packets completed fully)
2. All PQ's and PT's in spiral notebook for all units
3. All required blog submissions (WPP, SP, SV) for the unit based on the WSQ chart.  See below for details

QUIZZES FOR EACH TEST MUST OCCUR BEFORE YOU TAKE THE EXAM. 
THIS MUST HAPPEN AT 7AM AT LEAST ONE DAY BEFORE THE EXAM 
(example: for Unit J, quizzes must be taken Monday or Tuesday morning)

• Unit H - Quizzes 1-9
• Unit I - no quizzes. SP/WPP instead
• Unit J - Quizzes 1-4 + SP5,SP6
• Unit K - Quizzes 1-9 + SP7 + WPP 7 or 8
• Unit L - Quizzes 1-3 + WPP 9 + WPP10

Test Days/Times:
Monday, January 14th 3pm - Unit H - TIME CHANGE TO MONDAY MORNING OR MONDAY DURING LUNCH (35 MINUTES ONLY!)
Tuesday, January 15th 3pm - Unit I
Wednesday, January 16th 7am, lunch, AND 3pm (must come at all times) - Unit J 
Thursday, January 17th 3pm - Unit K TIME CHANGE TO THURSDAY MORNING OR MONDAY DURING LUNCH (35 MINUTES ONLY!). IF THESE DO NOT WORK, PLEASE SCHEDULE ANOTHER AFTERNOON WITH MRS. KIRCH
Friday, January 18th 3pm - Unit L

Thursday (4th) and Friday (5th/6th), January 24th-25th during class time - Math Analysis Final Exam

Friday 12:30pm sharp until 1:30 or 2pm - group meeting with Mrs. Kirch to go over final grades + PQs and activities that you missed during class while you were taking the final exam.

DETAILS ON ASSIGNMENTS:

• WPP (word problem playlists) - read directions, information, instructions, etc here. 
• SP - Student Problems.  Write your own problem neatly on a piece of paper.  If the concept includes a template, you should print out a template and do the problem on there to make sure you include all parts.  You should be using pen or marker to write it so it stands out clearly.  Explain your work verbally to the side as you are working it out.  Take a picture of your problem and put both as  "new post" on your blog as well as added to the "Student Problems" playlist that is embedded on that page of your blog.   In your post, make sure to include a few sentences underneath of (1) What is this problem about? and (2) What does the viewer need to pay close attention to in order to not make a mistake?
• SP1 - Unit E Concept 1
• SP2 - Unit E Concept 7 
• SP3 - Unit I Concept 1
• SP4 - Unit I Concept 2
• SP5 - Unit J Concept 5 (see important details here)
• SP6 - Unit J Concept 6 (see important details here)
• SP7 - Unit K Concept 10
• SV - Student Problems.  Write your own problem and solve it.  You will be explaining your work verbally on a video, which can be recorded on any good-quality video device.  This video must be uploaded online (YouTube, SchoolTube, Vimeo, etc) and then embedded as a "new post" on your blog as well as added to the "Student Videos" playlist that is embedded on that page of your blog.  In your post, make sure to include a few sentences underneath of (1) What is this problem about? and (2) What does the viewer need to pay close attention to in order to not make a mistake?
• SV1 - Unit F Concept 6 or 10
• SV2 - Unit G Concept 8 (extra credit)
• Unit K Fibonacci Assignments - all information should be in the Unit K SSS. Please ask if you need clarification.

On Monday, January 14th, you will work with the class in groups on Unit M and will stay on schedule with the class, held accountable to the dates on the WSQ charts.  All make-up work must occur on your own time according the schedule above.

First Semester Final Exam Review

Are you ready?

Your Math Analysis Final Exam will be on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (Dec 19-21) and will cover material from Units A-L.

Wednesday - 45 minutes (Questions #1- ___)
Thursday -54 minutes (Questions #___-___)
Friday - 30 minutes (Questions #___-___)

Two review packets, 106 questions each, have been created.  Your final exam will be shorter than this (length TBD).  You can access and print the packets here.

Please keep in mind that some of the answers do not fully answer the question and you may have to ask your teacher to clarify.  However, pay close attention to notation because your final exam will be multiple choice and the multiple choice answers will be formatted in the same way as the answer choices on the review packet (which may be different than what you did in class!)

For Mrs. Kirch's students (please check with Ms. Tamaoki for anything different if you are her student)

1. Version 1 of the Final Exam review, completed neatly and organized on your own lined paper, is your "ticket" to the final exam and will be due in full at the beginning of class on Wednesday.

2.  You will have Monday and Tuesday (Dec 17-18) in class to ask any final questions about the review.  However, the review packet should be fully completed to the best of your ability BEFORE these days in class.

3. Version 2 of the Final Exam review is not required but is highly suggested for sections of the final exam you need more practice on.  Certain students may be required to complete Version 2 based on semester effort and teacher discretion.

4. You may use your Math Analysis portfolio on the exam.  This includes: SSS packets, Quiz packets, Test packets, and spiral notebooks/templates.  This DOES NOT INCLUDE your final exam review packet.  You will be turning this in before the exam and it may not be used on the test.

*This is updated as of Sunday, November 25th. Changes and updates will be made in the coming weeks as the final exam is ... finalized ... :)

Flipped Classroom Video Story

Back to School night information

Back to School Night 2012 on Prezi

Student Blog Post Reminders:

(see the initial video tutorial of summary blog posts here)


What do I title my post?

Unit __ Question # __: _____________________ (Shortened version of question/topic)

What do I write in my post?

State the question

You can copy-paste this from the electronic WSQ chart that you can open from the Unit tab on the blog.  Or you can just type it out yourself :).

Answer the question

Correctly - Answer must be correct or you will not receive credit

Completely - Make sure to answer all parts of the question

Proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.

Extend the question

Your answer must extend beyond the basic notes that are provided for you in the SSS to show your understanding of the material.  This can be done by explaining a specific example or situation to clarify the notes.  

Include an image

Image must relate to the question.  It is helpful if your image is connected to your "extension" as a way to explain what you mean in your own words.



Suggestions for an aesthetically pleasing post:

1. Use bold, italics, underlining, highlighting, and different colors to bring out important facts
2. Use different font sizes to help distinguish between portions of the post
3. Have the image be set to "right" or "left" instead of "center" so you can have text right next to it.




Overall, the purpose of the blog posts is for you to show me how well you understand the material.  

It is important that:

1. They are in YOUR OWN WORDS and not mine
2. They go beyond the basic facts presented in the SSS
3. They show some basic thought and connections.


TO RESUBMIT A BLOG POST FOR RE-GRADING:
1. Check with Mrs. Kirch if you are confused about what the right answer is.
2. Edit the original post to include all the information above
3. Send Mrs. Kirch a note on Edmodo with the link to the specific post you want her to re-read.  It will not go back to her RSS reader after the original publish date, so now you must send it her way!

Student Video Reminders (IMPORTANT!)

Start your video by saying:

Hi, this is _______ and __________ from Period ______.  Today we will be working out a Unit ___ Concept _____ problem for Student Video #____

(first names only!!)

Work out the problem, explaining step by step

At the end, say THANK YOU FOR WATCHING :)

All group members (groups of 1-3) must do the following:
1. Embed the video into a post on your personal blog.  Below the video, you must answer the following questions:

• What is this video about?
• What does the viewer need to pay special attention to in order to understand the concept?

2. Embed the video on your "Student Videos" page (reminder: it is suggested you just embed a MentorMob playlist to add to every time, but it is up to you)


Check out the video on this post to get a visual of embedding the videos from any site into your post and page :)

Writing Summary Blog Posts (Unit G)

STUDENT VIDEO #1: Unit F Concept 10

1. Embed your video here (remember you have to paste the embed code on the HTML tab!)

2. Below the video, write a few sentences for each bullet point

• What is this video about?
• What does the viewer need to pay special attention to in order to understand the concept?

3. You will do this in TWO places (simple copy-paste once you have done it once!)

FIRST, as a POST on your home page

SECOND, on your "Student Videos" page

Let me know if you have any questions!

Sem1 Tracking Sheet - Document Links and Details

DETAILS FOR EVERYTHING ON THE SEMESTER 1 TRACKING SHEET.  This is all due by beginning of class on Wednesday, September 12th.

• Edmodo - SIGN UP. Make sure you are not just a part of the "Math Analysis 2012-2013", but also a part of your class (per 4, 5, or 6).  I have to manually add you to the class group, so if you are not a part, let me know asap!
• Syllabus
• student info sheet
• Parent letter
• INTERNET ACCESS  - this is filled out on the last page of the parent letter
• KIRCH WSQ
• FC WSQ NOTES
• FC WSQ summary - written answers to summary questions at end of FC WSQ NOTES worksheet
• TECH IN FLIPPED CLASS
• Edmodo alerts  - A "Test alert" has been sent out 2x already. You must reply to it!
• Calculator? - if this is not accurate let me know so I can change it
• remediation letter
• Portfolio - details on page. Remember that divider #4 is now labeled "Quiz/Test"
• WPP 1-2 submitted
• WPP1 score (20) - Mrs. Kirch will be grading this over the course of the next week.
• WPP2 score (20) - You must find a partner to grade yours.  You must send them your DIRECT LINK so they have access to your playlist.  Grading rubric here.
• WPP2 grading turned in- you must submit grading rubric for a partner
• WPP2 grading work page- you must turn in the work page from what you did when you tried your partner's problem
• UNIT E1 SUBMITTED
• UNIT E1 STATUS  - must be approved! If not, resubmit
• Student Problem #1  - in partners, turned in to inbox. Unit E Concept 1.
• UNIT E2 SUBMITTED
• WPP 3 submitted
• WPP3 score (20) You must find a partner to grade yours.  You must send them your DIRECT LINK so they have access to your playlist.  Grading rubric here.
• WPP3 grading turned in- you must submit grading rubric for a partner
• WPP3 grading work page- you must turn in the work page from what you did when you tried your partner's problem
• UNIT E3 SUBMITTED
• WPP 4 submitted
• WPP4 score (20) You must find a partner to grade yours.  You must send them your DIRECT LINK so they have access to your playlist.  Grading rubric here.
• WPP4 grading turned in- you must submit grading rubric for a partner
• WPP4 grading work page- you must turn in the work page from what you did when you tried your partner's problem
• UNIT E4 SUBMITTED
• UNIT E4 STATUS- must be approved! If not, resubmit
• UNIT E5-6 SUBMITTED
• UNIT E5-6 STATUS - must be approved! If not, resubmit
• UNIT E7a SUBMITTED
• UNIT E7a STATUS - must be approved! If not, resubmit
• UNIT E7b SUBMITTED
• UNIT E7b STATUS - must be approved! If not, resubmit
• Student Problem #2 - Unit E Concept 7 with a partner. On graph paper. turned in

Week 2 Checklist... are you caught up?

[   ]  Do you have all the first week paperwork turned in?  Check the Semester 1 tracking spreadsheet

[   ]  Have you responded to the "Edmodo Alert Test"?

[   ]  Have you updated your Graphing Calculator Status with Mrs. Kirch if it is incorrect on the spreadsheet?

[   ]  Have you submitted your Embed codes for WPP#1-2?

[   ]  Have you submitted your online WSQ for Unit E Concepts 1,2, and 3 (Tues night)

[   ]  Have you submitted your Embed codes for WPP#3 - link on the Unit E page (Tues night)

[   ]  Have you turned in your "Student Problem #1" (self-written problem in a partner) for Unit E Concept 1?

[   ]  Have you HIGHLIGHTED all the grey boxes on your WSQ chart that you have completed so it is easier for Mrs. Kirch to sign you off? (new for Wed, I only went over this in 6th period)

[   ]  Have you submitted the "PQ/PT Grading form"

[   ]  Have you smiled today?

[   ]  Have you given someone a hug today?

[   ]  Have you told someone how much you love math today?

Is there anything you think I'm missing?  Please comment on this post :)


Coming up that's important:

1. Units A-D remediation and re-test - instructions and details here
2. Creating Student blog for digital portfolio (probably next week)- Details and instructions coming soon
3. Math Portfolio - bring binder in!  This is where your Units A-D SSS's will go!!!  See details here
4. Picking a partner and grading WPP# 2,3,4 - Grading rubric here

Units A-D Practice Test

The Units A-D practice test is the last step to prepare you for the Summer Exam.  You will receive this in class (probably on Friday!).  There are a few questions that say "see blog"... so, here you go!

Unit A Concept 6 - try 1-2 problems from this list. Click here for problems.

Unit A Concept 7 - try 1-2 problems from this list. Click here for problems. 

Unit B Concept 3 - try the couple examples that are gone over in this tutorial.  Click here for tutorial.

I think that is it - let me know if I am missing any!

UNITS A-D PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY! click here! Answer key is on last page!

Please note the answer key is "incomplete" for some problems.  See Mrs. Kirch or Mrs. Tamaoki for correct answers.  This occurs on:
9. (-inf,inf)
10. (-inf,6)U(6,inf)
11. [1,inf)
12. (-inf,inf)
13. 2x + h - 6
14. -1/2
15. Graph is a little hard to see unless you know how to change your window. ymin=-5, ymax=5 should help you.
26. resulting domain:  (-inf,1/4)U(1/4,inf)
30. it's a cheesy problem. Make sure you can do tougher ones!
33. They aren't inverses. So you can't verify. Sorry :)



Good luck!

First week of school playlist!

WELCOME EVERYONE!

I had a great first day with all of you and am looking forward to working with you this year.

READ CAREFULLY BELOW!


Here is what you need to do BEFORE CLASS ON FRIDAY:

1. Watch the video "Technology in Mrs. Kirch's Class"
2. Make notes on the handout from class.  If you did not pick one up, you must download and print it from the Sophia tutorial, or on the right side of the blog where it says "Important forms and information"
3. MAKE SURE YOU TRY OUT THE WEBSITES as I talk about them.  It is a very quick overview and I need to know if I need to "teach" you more about them or if you are good to go!

Here is what you need to do BEFORE CLASS ON THURSDAY:

1. Watch the video "Introduction to the Flipped Classroom" (4th one below).  While you watch, take notes on the handout I gave you.  It has lots of blanks, so make sure to pause and get them all filled in correctly!

2.  When you are done, you have 5 summary questions to answer.  You can handwrite those and turn them in, or just type them in the form that will be right below the video once you click on the link.
Make sure to answer these questions in complete, thoughtful sentences or you will be asked to do it again!

3. At the end, write down any questions you have about the Flipped Classroom.  You must write down AT LEAST ONE.

4. Look at your "Palm Tree Page" for the other things you need to get done: parent stuff, student info sheet, Edmodo, etc.  The sooner you get it done, the better!

5. Contact me with any questions - you can email me, send me a note on Edmodo, leave a message at my google voice number, etc.

Math Analysis Summer Packet Exam Information

Make sure to check out the details for your summer packet exam here!

If you are still confused on how to resubmit a WSQ (that's the fancy name for a reflection!) for full credit (mandatory/required), make sure you read the directions here!

Excited for a great year in just over a week!

MATH ANALYSIS SUMMER INFO

Welcome 2012-2013 Math Analysis Honors Students!

Please click the tab up top labeled "Summer: Units A,B,C,D" for all of your information.

Very Important To-Do List

1. Pick up and sign out summer packet from Mrs. Kirch (manila folder with letter and 4 packets).  I am in Room D-309 and you can stop by any morning, lunch, or after school that I am on campus.

2. Sign up for the Edmodo group (group code on letter)

3. Watch the "intro" video on the "Summer: Units A,B,C,D" page. [STEP 1]

4. Fill out the Student Information Form on the "Summer: Units A,B,C,D" page. [STEP 2]


5. For those of you who need a little more "visual" explanation of what you going to do and how the heck you are going to "turn in" assignments online, please watch this. I hope it helps... [STEP 3]


6. There is a short "How to get the most out of the videos" video that you need to watch before you begin working on your summer packet.  Watch it now, later, or both! [STEP 4]

UNIT S student-created videos

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

UNIT Q STUDENT CREATED VIDEOS

Create your own Playlist on MentorMob!

Trial period

Click on UNIT Q tab above to find playlists for UNIT Q. Your WSQ is the last step of the playlist and is completed fully online.

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