Test takers took a no-calculator section of the AP test, timed. Non-testers worked on their roller coaster projects.
Homework:
Assessing in DS on Wednesday; solutions to the practice assessment
Watch this video and take notes NOTE there is an error at 5:08: he writes 2y^2*dy/dx but it should be 2y*dy/dx LINK
Took last skills assessment, which dealt with differential equations, particular and general solutions and translating words into the language of calculus. Review of particle motion by examining the concept verbally, numerically, analytically, and graphically. See here for review packet and problems that were done in groups. After that, started to play a matching game with velocity and position graphs.
Homework:
none; will finish on Friday
Thursday
In DS, test takers took 2 practice AP questions. Non testers worked on roller coaster project.
Friday
Groups presented their graphical/analytical/numerical approaches to particle motion. See here for completed packet. Then worked more on the velocity/position matching game, and then some worked on their roller coaster project while others were given AP test review books, review packet of skill drills, and a diagnostic test to take this weekend.
Homework:
- Roller coaster project due Monday
- Take diagnostic test, check answers in Fast Track book; read p. 8-14 in fast track book
- Reminder: will take calculator multiple choice section on Monday in class.