Math 2 Final Exam Study Guide Link Here!



Hey all, it's been a great semester, thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to success.  It's been a pleasure to be your teacher and know that I'm always here if you need anything in the future.  That said, we have one more hurdle to clear, the final exam.  Click the link below for your "study guide." 

http://bit.ly/UX1bKj

Have a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and Go Dawgs!

Math 2 Test Alert! Friday 9/14/12! Triangle Notes Here As Well!

Here's another example of trig being used in the real world...

Friday 9/14 is Unit Test Day!

Here are links to the notes from this unit in case you misplaced yours:

• Trigonometric Ratios
• Trigonometry Word Problems
• Inverse Trig Ratios
• Special Right Triangles

Also, here is a link to the Triangle Trig Poster Project/Rubric:
CLICK ME!


STUDY HARD!

Math 2 Extra Credit Opportunity Here!!

You want extra credit?  Here's your chance!  This is due Friday 8/31!

Click the link below to read the article.

CLICK ME!

After reading the article, respond by answering the following questions in a double-spaced, 12 point format or legibly:

• What is the drop in IQ for those who began using marijuana as a teenager?  State this in terms of points lost as well as percentile drop.
• Based on the research, is there a correlation between intelligence (IQ) and marijuana use as a teenager?  Would it be positive or negative?
• Using the research done in the study, is there sufficient evidence to prove causation?  Specifically, does teen marijuana use cause lower intelligence as an adult? Why or why not?

Thoroughly answer the above questions in the appropriate format to earn 25 extra credit points!  This is due by Friday 8/31 at the end of the school day.

LOOK HERE!  You may also earn 10 extra credit points by posting your opinion of this article in the comments section below this post.  What do you think about the article you just read?  

Take advantage!

Coach Rushing

Math 2 Test Alert! Plus Some Stats Notes...

Hey guys, just a quick reminder that our first Unit "Test" will be this Wednesday, August 22.  It will be a test grade, but it is more like a project. 

Your job will be to develop a survey question, with a numerical answer, so that you can poll the other members of the class. 

Suitable questions:  "How many inches tall are you?"  "How many hours do you watch TV each day?"

Unsuitable questions:  "Do you like hamburgers?"  "What is your favorite color?"

Catch my drift?

You will be using our different sampling techniques to sample to class population's data and will be setting up a bell curve for the entire class population.

Study your sampling vocab hard!

Here are our notes from the first week of class:

• Measures of Central Tendency
• Standard Deviation; Measures of Dispersion
• Normal Distribution and the Bell Curve

As always, ASK QUESTIONS if you have them.

Welcome Back!



Somebody hacked my Twitter this summer, so nobody knows what I did either...


Welcome back for the 2012-2013 school year!  I hope everyone had a great summer and was able to relax as much as I did.  That said, we've got to hit the ground running this fall and make this the best year yet.

Here is my schedule for the Fall 2012 semester:

1st Block-Math 2
2nd Block-Planning
3rd Block-Math 2 Support
4th Block-Math 2

Below is a copy of the course syllabus for all Math 2 classes.  Note that the End of Course Test is a mandated 20% of the final average again this year.

Parents, please feel free to contact me via the website, Twitter or by email this year.  Again, I'm trying to make everything as interactive as possible so that you are aware of what is going on in your child's education.

Let's do this!

Math 2 Course Syllabus

Piecewise and Step Functions Notes

The Least Integer Function; also called the "ceiling function"

The Greatest Integer Function; also called the "floor function"

Hey all!  Here are the notes for piecewise and step functions.  Above are the two step functions we discussed in class today.  You will need to know these for the group project next week!

Piecewise and Step Function Notes

Absolute Value Functions, Equations and Inequalities Notes

Hey all!  Here are the notes from this week's lessons so far:

• Absolute Value Functions
• Wrting Absolute Value Functions as Piecewise
• Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

We will be having a very short quiz over absolute value and piecewise functions this Friday (5/4)!  Begin studying now and continue your preparation for the EOCT!  Only 14 more days to earn extra credit!!!

Geometric Sequence/Series Notes and Extra Credit!

Study hard tonight for tomorrow's test!  You will see:

• Laws of Exponents
• Graphing Exponential Functions
• Exponential Growth and Decay
• Exponential Equations
• Geometric Sequences/Series

Here are the notes from today's geometric sequence lesson:

GEOMETRIC SEQUENCES AND SERIES NOTES

Finally, here is a link for the extra credit tomorrow!
EXTRA CREDIT

Link to End-of-Course Test Prep Extra Credit!!!

It's Official:  May 16 is Test Day!!!!

Here is the link to the extra credit letter you should've gotten signed by your parent regarding the extra credit for EOCT prep.  CLICK HERE FOR LETTER

Also, here are the links to the two websites where you can earn UNLIMITED extra credit:

STUDY ISLAND

USA TEST PREP

You should spend about 30-45 minutes each night reviewing the units from early in the semester.  There is a great opportunity in front of you, TAKE ADVANTAGE!

 

Here Are Your Notes For Exponentials! Start Studying for the Math 2 Test This Friday 4/27!

Hey guys, below you will find the Smartboard notes for the exponential part of this unit.  Go ahead and begin reviewing for the test now!  There will also be an extra credit opportunity in review for the test, so be on the lookout for that as well!

Exponential Equations

Exponential Functions

Exponential Growth/Decay/Compound Interest

Math 2: Quadratic Formula Notes; Remember-Quiz Tomorrow 3/30

You can thank me later!

Follow the link for the notes on the quadratic formula and the discriminant. 

Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant

Here's a rundown of what you need to know for the quiz tomorrow:

• Graphing in standard and vertex form
• Domain, Range, Vertex, Increase/Decrease, Maximum/Minimum, X-Intercepts, Y-Intercept
• Converting Standard to Vertex Form and Vice Versa
• Quadratic Formula (I'll give it to you)
• Discriminant/Nature of the Roots

Math 2: Graphing Quadratics Notes; Quiz Tomorrow 3/23

Hey all, here are the links to the first rounds of notes for quadratic functions.  Remember, this unit is packed full of information so make sure you are on point each day and asking questions, either in class or here on the site.

Quadratics in Standard Form

Quadratics in Vertex Form

Be ready for a "pop quiz" tomorrow.  This is the only place you can learn about it in advance!   You will be placed in groups of 3/4 and will be given a function.  You will need to graph it and know the following characteristics:  domain, range, axis of symmetry, vertex, interval of increase, interval of decrease, maximum/minimum.

Study hard!

Extra Credit Opportunity!! Due Tuesday 3/20/12

Alright guys, today we learned about the Gauss Solution for arithmetic series, created by the guy in the picture, Carl Friedrich Gauss.  Here is your assignment, for 100 extra credit points:

Create a poster that details the life and accomplishments of Gauss.  It should include as much pertinent info as possible, along with a picture of some sort that is relates to Gauss (it could even be him).  I want you to be as creative as possible and we will present these at the beginning of class on Tuesday.  The best ones will go on the wall, as always!

Again, this is for 100 points!  Rarely will I ever give an extra credit assignment worth this much. Take advantage!  If you have any questions, post them here or tweet me @CoachRushing (it works now).

Math 2 Statistics Unit Notes

Here are the notes from the Statistics Unit for math 2.  Print as you wish...

Central Tendency

Median-Median Line

Normal Distribution and Bell Curve

Sampling Techniques

Standard Deviation-Measures of Dispersion

Math 2: Arithmetic Sequences/Series Notes

Here are the notes from today (3/15):

Arithmetic Sequences/Series

Remember to bring your notes for tomorrow's quiz and I will let you use them.  Also, be on the lookout for another extra credit opportunity tonight!

Happi Pi Day!!! Yes I Know How to Spell...

In honor of Pi Day, considering the fact that I completely forgot about our celebration in class today (my bad...) below is a link for a special Pi Day offer you can't refuse:

Coach Rushing's Special Pi Day Offer

Enjoy!

Math 2: Circles Unit Notes

Here are my sets of notes from the Math 2 Circles Unit.  Click the links to open the PDF files.  You may print if you'd like... 

Arc Length/Sector

Central & Inscribed Angles & Arcs

Chord Properties

Circle Vocab and Central Angles

Segment Lengths of Circles

Special Angles of Circles

Spheres

Math 2: Right Triangle Unit Notes

Here are my sets of notes from the Math 2 Right Triangle Unit.  Click the links to open the PDF files.  You may print if you'd like... 

Right Triangle Trigonometry

Right Triangle Trig Part 2

Trig Word Problems

Inverse Trig Ratios

Special Right Triangles

Math 2: Imaginary Number and Complex Numbers Notes

Hey guys, here are the notes for this week so far.  I am attaching the notes as a PDF, so you should be able to open them and print them with Adobe...

Math 2 Imaginary and Complex Numbers

Welcome to Coach Rushing Math! Read Here First!

Me at the College World Series in Omaha, NE.  If you like sports, it's an incredible place.  But anyway...

Hey all, this website was created to help students with math.  The majority of the content on the site will link directly to my classes I teach, but if you are not one of my students, feel free to ask any math-related questions at anytime.  I'll be glad to help however I can.  For my students, this site is for you.  I will be posting important dates, announcements, class notes (hopefully, if I can link Smartboard files) and even some extra credit opportunities as well. 

My goal is to make this an interactive site for you.  If you have questions about homework or what we did in class, here is the place to ask.  I will be glad to answer any questions you have regarding assignments or even tonight's homework.  Like I tell you about my class, this website will be as good as YOU make it!

As you know, I am here to help.  Let's have fun while we learn!


You can also follow me on Twitter @CoachRushing.  I check it daily and will be glad to answer any questions you may have, if I can answer it in less than 140 characters!  I will also be dropping some extra credit opportunities on my Twitter account as well.