Population, Arithmetic, and Energy by Prof. Albert A. Bartlett
This is an 8-part presentation by Prof. Albert A. Bartlet on the importance of understanding the exponential function and growth rate.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Math Text Book Assessment
A group of us examined the Math 12 text book by Addison Wesley
Group members: Amelia, Mina, Rory, Rosemary, and Sam
Group members: Amelia, Mina, Rory, Rosemary, and Sam
7/10 for heaviness. Quite solid, but not too heavy. Uniformly dense.
Durable enough to be thrown on the ground.
It smells like teen spirit.
Pages are typical with regard to thickness.
Latest publication date = 1999.
Expected durability = 5-10 years.
Authors: Robert Alexander & Brendan Kelly + 11 co-authors.
Authors are mostly teachers and math educators.
Preface lays out the general format to be used in the upcoming chapters.
Chapters are based on specific units, which are further subdivided into different topics.
Typical answer key, glossary and index.
Rory was pleased by the frog on the front cover.
Page layout uses a good amount of white space and doesn’t overwhelm the reader with information.
Good use of photos and diagrams. Varied fonts for overall aesthetic appeal.
Friendly and accessible.
PLOs for Trig in the IRP have more emphasis on unit circles than in AW.
Extra material on probability, stats and conic sections.
Chapter sequence is logical. Builds up concept of function and expands with sinusoidal & logarithmic functions.
Includes material which correlates to PLOs; ie: citizenship education (equality of sexes, etc.).
Incorporates use of technology.
Usefulness for new/experienced teachers?
Usefulness for students/self directed learning?
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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