JACK SCHNEIDER: Schools' unrest over the AP test May 28, 2008
Jaime Escalante's kids passed the AP Calculus test and went on to schools such as Harvard and Wellesley. Through AP, students in public schools had access to the same courses taken by students at schools such as Andover and Exeter. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Shipping out with offer in tow May 24, 2008
The curriculum requires students to wear uniforms to classes, participate in daily marching drills, and take calculus and accounting courses. Also, most students play sports or are a member of a school club. (Boston Globe)
Princeton-bound Chen looks back on Ames career May 24, 2008
Last semester, I took psychology, calculus II and biology (animal behavior). This semester, I took psychology (brain and behavior), marketing and microbiology. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
TADs: If you don't know, vote 'no' May 20, 2008
Even more distressing is that it attempts to teach concepts to children at an age when the childs brain is not physiologically developed to process the information (Now I know that your and my grandchildren were working calculus problems in pre-school, but not every child is that smart. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
School expands to include Sophomore students May 20, 2008
One young man is playing in the Natchitoches/Northwestern State University Symphony and is also taking calculus, Widhalm said. The school began entertaining the idea of admitting sophomores at the request of parents who saw that their children were getting bored, developing bad habits of not having to do homework, making A's with no effort and spending time on things less productive and far less valuable. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
School changes course May 16, 2008
For example, they can make connections between their calculus equations, physics concepts and real life application in technology. It all blends together, said Antolini. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Follow this link for more on the Lakeview forum May 8, 2008
Get eighth grade teachers qualified to teach algebra and, at the high school level, offer calculus and trigonometry if trigonometry is not currently offered. Dan Pabian. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
THINKING ALOUD: Money better spent on academics May 2, 2008
They are going to care if they can speak Arabic or Mandarin or German or if they have a working knowledge of calculus, physics or global economics. Of course some students may not go on to university. (Bolton Common, MA)
Shaffer is 'most exemplary' teacher May 2, 2008
While I was nowhere near the caliber of the top students in the class, Mr. Shaffer always took the time after school to make sure that I understood the material," Mr. Fitzsimmons wrote. "This carried on through college, when I came home for break and sought some help on a few topics in calculus. After working three hours with Mr. Shaffer, I returned to school and scored no less than a 95 on any test or quiz in Calculus 2 ... if you compare an AP Calculus test from 1985 with one from 2007, it's... (New Milford Times, CT)
Disappointing Change made at CHS Apr 22, 2008
MCAgrad77 wrote on Apr 21, 2008 7:07 PM:" The latest statistics are in. In 2006 we had 18 State rally Winners. In 2007, we had 12. This year = 5. Also, this year's juniors who were on paceto take calculus next year were told today that it ould not be offered. Ther are no teachers anymore who could teach it. Further this was Uhl's rational for putting so any 8th graders in Algebra I; so they could take calculus as seniors. The ship is sinking. Wait until ACT scores come in next year. ". Mt.... (New Iberia, LA)
Opinion: Does the world language program make sense? Apr 17, 2008
I was also forced to take algebra, calculus, geometry and physics, all of which I hated and never used. I was more interested in literature and writing. (Brookline TAB, MA)
DC-G school board discusses college performance Apr 4, 2008
The final math class these students took in high school, however, varied from Algebra II to Trigonometry/Pre Calculus. Within these numbers, students that did not take math their senior year of high school scored 1. (Dallas County News, IA)
A curriculum for students, not commodities Apr 2, 2008
A student can graduate from the UT with minimal writing and reading abilities if competent at calculus. One can graduate with no understanding of governments, wars and leaders who have brought the world to where it is if successful in accounting. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Regents OK Dakota State game design degree Mar 29, 2008
Its program requires courses in programming, calculus and physics and electives in the art, film, theater and music departments. The new major, which has been in discussion for a year or two, would use existing faculty positions. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
What do you think of the hire? Mar 28, 2008
So, go curl up with a good calculus book and dream about your academic superiority and how every other school in the nation cheats. Of course when you wake up and check into reality you will realize that no other school in the nation is guilty of using multiple ineligible athletes year after year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Teachers tap video-sharing in the classroom Mar 27, 2008
Younger students watch videos of teachers rapping about the rules of multiplication, while high schoolers see instructional videos on topics like calculus. Teachers sometimes assign video-watching as part of homework, says Dollie Mayeux, the school district's program director for mathematics. (AZCentral -- Business)
Dakota State looking to add computer gaming degree Mar 25, 2008
Its program requires courses in programming, calculus and physics and electives in the art, film, theater and music departments. Computer gaming draws from a wide variety of fields and talents, Halverson said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Connections Academy gaining in enrollment Mar 23, 2008
Students will have access to everything from Mandarin to calculus, and Horowitz is aiming to give the new senior class their own prom. "We do everything we can to optimize the social component," Horowitz said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Letters for Friday, March 21, 2008 Mar 22, 2008
Example: When I started my first college calculus course the prof asked, Who has not had trigonometry ... It empowered my surveying course and early employment as well as calculus and differential equations. (Missoulian, MT)
Students find middle ground Mar 21, 2008
Conlin's Middle College students take "the gamut" of courses, including anatomy, calculus, welding, yoga, anthropology, piano and psychology. "The kids have gone from college as a concept to college as a reality. It's been a real wake-up call and learning experience for them," Conlin said. (The Union Democrat)
Education Focus: Valedictorians Mar 18, 2008
0 GPA. Shes taken four AP courses since she started at Mount Vernon: chemistry, physics, calculus and English ... Among the Burlington-Edison valedictorians, the girls have taken 21 AP classes ranging from calculus to languages ... The valedictorians have taken classes together and often studied at pre-test Advanced Placement calculus parties at Haggen or crammed for other tests while watching The Office. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Twins push Carver A&T to winning record Mar 8, 2008
Together, they take computer programming, accounting, pre- calculus, English, chemistry, and world history. Lauren also takes Spanish IV, while Jennifer takes Spanish II.. (Towson Times, MD)
Students lag in history and lit Mar 1, 2008
From my perspective as an engineer I can t imagine not being able to understand Algebra, Trig, Calculus, etc. I m sure an art critic would feel that my complete ingorance and lack of interest in modern abstract art is similarly horrible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
High school course handbook includes changes, additions for next year Mar 1, 2008
Seniors may enroll in any dual credit class they are eligible for, including three new to Warsaw classes calculus, physics and ethics. Other CSC dual credit classes offered at Warsaw are general education math; statistics; college algebra; American government and politics; environmental science; art appreciation; music appreciation; psychology; sociology; speech; freshman composition I and II; medical technology and EMT (first aid). (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
The magic 350 number Feb 27, 2008
If your campus has fewer than 70 students in the top four grades, how many do you think will be running to the front of the line for advanced music, advanced art, calculus or physics. That's the problem these schools are facing. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Two High School teachers honored for excellence Feb 22, 2008
Gillis said Ramirez taught him trigonometry so that Gillis could take a calculus class ... I wanted to take AP calculus but I had not taken trigonometry. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
State compromises in teaching evolution Feb 20, 2008
30-day news archives. "But the board settled on wording that cites the "scientific theory" of evolution.Not everyone was pleased with the outcome."Children should learn science in science class, not religion disguised as science," said the Rev. Brant Copeland, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee."Because to speak of evolution as a theory in the context of these standards is to minimize its importance as the basic concept in biological science; because, as a Christian, I am not... (Florida Today)
Elizabethtown Christian Academy expands Feb 17, 2008
It will be helpful with more advanced classes they want to offer such as calculus, French said. The format also makes ECA accessible for home-schooled children, who can attend for one or two classes, Thompson said. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
School board plans for $2 million in cuts Feb 16, 2008
Healdsburg High School Principal John Curry said the high school will continue to offer all programs including music, agricultural science, French, Spanish, drama, yearbook, journalism, advanced placement physics and chemistry as well as pre-calculus and calculus. He said the school's programs are designed to satisfy students' educational goals. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Does homework add up? Feb 12, 2008
I took AP calculus in high school, so I m not math illiterate ... I took AP Calculus in HS and a group of us gifted kids rotated the homework duties b/c it was truly boring. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Homeschool Lesson Planning Feb 11, 2008
Others; like Calculus, Latin and Computer Programming, need to be addressed systematically. Having a goal-oriented schedule for planning your homeschool lessons will give you the freedom to know that while life seems to flow smoothly from one day to another, you are still on a path you decided to take, instead of being swept away by yet another distraction. (Suite101.com)
Rockland District High School, Georges Valley High School to offer merged classes Feb 5, 2008
Next year, AP calculus and AP literature will be offered in block one at RDHS, and AP United States history and AP art will be offered in block four at GVHS. Also, GVHS will open specified industrial arts units during block four. We view this as a beginning of an effort to offer students more learning opportunities than they would have access to if they simply participated in offerings at their own high school, Harvey said. (Courier Publications, ME)
Deactivation Feb 1, 2008
Warsaw's outline of proposed benefits includes adding more high school classes, including physics, calculus, Spanish III and IV as well as additional vo-tech classes such as Mig and Tig welding. It's been said Warsaw has always been willing to pay to meet its needs for students, said Lucie. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Harrisburg schools will move away from block schedule Jan 17, 2008
Questions were raised before the vote about how students will take mathematics classes in sequence -- unless something in the curriculum is altered, students planning to take calculus senior year will have to take two math classes normally in sequence at some point in order to achieve the goal. Cape suggested more emphasis on algebra at the middle-school level and said advanced algebra and pre-calculus could be taught in one class, presumably junior year. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
BOE discusses projects, programs Jan 16, 2008
The school has received AP grant awards and will be able to add AP calculus and AP literature to the curriculum. Stanhope s Youth in Government program is thriving, and students involved in the project will spearhead an Elmore County Youth in Government program. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Closer watch on special ed Jan 11, 2008
That we all absolutely need calculus. That we all much achieve in the same mold. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Johnson's staff knows Georgia BLOG Jan 3, 2008
Every student-athlete at GT is REQUIRED to have taken 4 yrs of ADVANCED MATHEMATICS in high school and is REQUIRED to take (and pass) at least 1 yr of CALCULUS upon enrollment at GT. **It is a FACT, not a myth ... Not exactly taking Calculus ... OK, one more time for the slow crowd: It s NOT just about high school grades and transcripts It s about whether or not the recruit could survive the academic rigors of his Freshman year at GT, which again REQUIRES at least 1 yr of CALCULUS at GT for... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
School reform lacks student voice Jan 2, 2008
And then there is Roosevelt High School senior Cristhian Barrera, who must take Advanced Placement calculus during his vacation because the class isn't available on his track at the year-round school of 5,000 students in Boyle Heights. Students at those three schools and four others were not given an opportunity to vote in elections last month in which teachers and parents decided whether the campuses would join Villaraigosa's Partnership for Los Angeles Schools. (Los Angeles Times)
‘K-16’ education the goal for new local partnership Dec 31, 2007
In addition to the monthly workshops, KCKCC offered free tuition to any of the 67 teachers to take the college s Calculus course ... In addition, teachers will be offered the opportunity of scholarships for one of four KCKCC classes College Algebra or Calculus I, II or III while students will be offered more than 30 concurrent courses in Calculus and Physics on campus and College Algebra, Calculus and Analytical Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Trigonometry, General Physics I and General... (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Overwhelmed teachers faceharsh realities at English High Dec 27, 2007
Two months earlier, veteran math teacher Jerry Gallagher sat alone at his desk, aimlessly flipping through the syllabus for his calculus class. It was back-to-school night, when teachers had planned to show off the school's all-out effort. (Boston Globe)
Hofmeister: ‘Cuts are not inevitable' with declining enrollment Dec 18, 2007
Possible additions to the high school curriculum with additional students from Nauvoo-Colusa are: mig welding and tig welding and computer aided drafting (CAD) possibly as dual credit college classes, calculus, physics, recordkeeping, introduction to business, Spanish III and IV, yearbook, jazz band, advanced foods, sports history, leisure time reading, English literature, American literature and basic composition. . (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Ramblin' On blog Dec 17, 2007
We will never be able to consistently recruit a top 10 class with the limited curriculum (how many Clemsom players take calculus. but can consistently recruit top 25 wwhich should be more than enough to handle Clemson on a regular basis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NSA gets new headmaster Dec 14, 2007
In addition to her current administrative duties, she also teaches Advanced Placement calculus ... Since 2000, Kincaid has served as a Reader for the Advanced Placement Calculus Exam, a distinctive honor for educators. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
US Middle School Math Teachers Ill-prepared, Study Finds Dec 13, 2007
14, 2006) When instructors at Bronx-area community colleges applied for a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study how students think about fundamental concepts of calculus, they hoped to gain a better. (Feb. (Science Daily)
School districts lay out deactivation plans for public Dec 11, 2007
The proposed high school curriculum has an expanded vocational program with more classes in welding and a CAD class, more math such as calculus and physics, American and English literature classes, Spanish III and IV, an introduction to business class and more. The vocational classes may be dual credit classes through Carl Sandburg College. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Guilt-mongering video does nothing to enlighten Lodi's teachers Dec 11, 2007
To Lets Be Real 9 wrote on Dec 9, 2007 6:00 PM:" Academic Learning requires INDIVIDUAL DESIRE,and "GANAS". Now is NOT the time to blame more people. Save that for the faculty lounge. Mr. Jaime Escalante proved that he could teach students with minimal "academic success" HOW to learn AP calculus. He didn't waste time by blaming failure on "white privilege" or any other liberal buzzword. He said the bottom line was the Spanish word "GANAS" ie: "motivation sufficient to act". Lets stop the liberal... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Johnson will get it done at Georgia Tech Dec 9, 2007
There is always freshman calculus, which every player must take, and a limited curriculum ... Tony, I hope that Calculus (or even heavy math) is not required for a lot of Tech s new Liberal Arts courses ... Why would a Liberal Arts or a Management Major need Calculus anyway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Core requirements don't level the field, either Dec 9, 2007
But unlike Gentele, I dont think that the solution is to eliminate classes for non-majors and to require all students to take advanced calculus and upper-level lab sciences. In the same way that distribution requirements are designed to force students to stretch their intellectual horizons, the availability of classes for non-majors encourages students to take classes in departments that they might otherwise avoid. (Yale Herald, CT)
Johnson will get it done at Georgia Tech | Mr. College Football Dec 8, 2007
There is always freshman calculus, which every player must take, and a limited curriculum. And there is the big state university in Athens whose football program is clicking on all cylinders right now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Huckabee charm plays well in Iowa Dec 2, 2007
Art and music are as important as calculus and physics in your education, he stressed, recalling how he made them requirements in the Arkansas public school curriculum. Huckabee may be known best as the candidate who lost 110 pounds and wrote a book about it entitled, Quit Digging Your Grave With a Knife and Fork, and who has an ability to liven up the seemingly endless drone of televised debates with great one-liners. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ritalin Wars Nov 19, 2007
Even in college now, I find myself having a hard time paying attention to my morning calculus class if I forget my meds on my way out the door to the cafeteria or academic building. (Yes, I m aware its calculus, but paying attention is actually possible - it s true, I m telling you ... She mastered calculus & advanced science. (New York Times)
BISD board to get security report Nov 18, 2007
Yeager added that the additional years of science and math will not necessarily have to be academic classes like calculus or advanced chemistry, but may well be practical-type classes that deal more with applications of math and science than with theory. Will hear from Gary Campbell, a geometry teacher at the high school, who will brief the board on the elements that go into creating an end-of-course exam. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Virtual school still takes discipline, students say Nov 17, 2007
MVPS offers 16 advanced placement classes, including calculus, macroeconomics and U.S. history. There are also nearly 40 other classes offered in the areas of social studies, business technology, language arts, science and world language. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
D-S students excel in science MCAS Nov 14, 2007
The courses are a calculus college preparatory course; a new music course in guitar; and an advanced placement comparative government and politics course. The AP course in government and politics would be available to seniors as an elective. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
BTH | Shimer College Nov 14, 2007
James Donovan, director of the Hutchins Plan graduate program at Shimer, explained that while most students struggle to get through their calculus homework, a typical Shimer student takes it a step further by learning and analyzing from the original papers of Isaac Newton. "This kid is braver than I am. Here's a student who not only can solve calculus problems, but knows what calculus is," Donovan said. (Daily Orange, NY)
Why don't young Canadians know our history? Nov 13, 2007
" What do you think? What suggestions do you have? Mr. Griffiths was online today to answer your questions. Your questions and Mr. Griffiths's answers appear at the bottom of this page. Mr. Griffiths is the co-founder of the . He is also the co-director of the and an advisor to the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. Mr. Griffiths is a political affairs commentator for CHUM Television and writes an occasional column on national issues for the Sunday Toronto Star. He has edited eight books... (Globe and Mail)
If you could change one thing in the public school system, what would it be? Nov 8, 2007
For example, a student taking algebra I may receive an A for the class, simply because the curriculum is easier, while a student who is taking calculus may receive a B or a C simply because the class is more challenging. Is it fair that the student in algebra I has a higher GPA than the calculus student. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Extra Credit Nov 6, 2007
Although designed with engineering and science majors in mind, the ESA calculus course often meets the math requirement for many university programs, and physics courses are substitutes for science general education courses ... The open house is for all parents of high school juniors who are currently enrolled in pre-calculus and may be interested in pursuing science or engineering as a major in college. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Celebrating academic success Nov 1, 2007
Over the two year period students took AP courses in biology, chemistry, calculus, world history, United States history, English composition, English literature, Spanish, music theory and studio art. SAT test: Our 2007 SAT scores were also very strong. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Learning tool for Spanish speakers to be added at high school Oct 29, 2007
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All-USA stars Oct 18, 2007
Her willingness to explain college-level calculus as many times as it takes has made Albert a legend in this science town where she is in her 40th year of teaching ... In Oak Ridge, Albert makes college-level math more accessible by giving calculus functions nicknames such as Gertrude and Lynn, personalizing the math and making it less intimidating, says former student Scott Molony, 19 ... "I want to challenge my students, but I want them to experience some success so they don't become... (USA Today)
Math teacher can add $25K to honor Oct 11, 2007
He noted that Lewis' students regularly match or exceed the national average in the Advanced Placement Calculus exam. "Math can be very dry, so you have to do something to get out of there. So you tell silly jokes or sing math songs," Lewis said, laughing. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
More of this story Oct 11, 2007
She said there are eight advanced-placement courses offered at the high school: physics, chemistry, calculus, U.S. history, European history, psychology, language and composition, and literature and composition. The students in all of these classes are required to take the national advanced-placement exams. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Education News Roundup Sep 27, 2007
"We believe this will allow us to offer an additional year of calculus to our students, and will better prepare them for the ACT and PSAE administered in their junior year," Superintendant Mark Hansen said. n This year, the committee will look at offering a foreign language program for first and second grades after school for two days a week. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Can calculus really be that much fun? Sep 22, 2007
Can calculus really be that much fun. Cameron Jagoe (right), a student in Elizabeth Warfel s calculus class at Hopewell High School, joins Jeffery Thompson (left) at the whiteboard during a discussion about the physics of race car performance. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
