Scientific Computing
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math
Teaching & Learning Math & Science with Technology
Graphing Calculators, Numerical Methods, Computer Algebra Systems & Linux Clusters
Why Shadowfax? Our cluster is so fast that we named it after the Lord Of The Rings character!
Website once known as CalcPage.tripod.com (1988 – 2008)
This week we covered some introductory topics related to Differentiation. We introduced the Difference Quotient definition of the Derivative as the limit of the Secant Line Slopes in order to find a Tangent Line Slope:
Then we found out how the Power Rule for Differentiation works as well a few topics we encountered along the way: Tangent & Normal Line Equations, Pascal's Triangle, nCr, Binomial Expansion Theorem, Mechanics, Galileo's Free Fall Model, Dimensional Analysis, Newton's Method for Finding Radical Roots as Decimals to an arbitrary precision, Pathological Functions, Convergence Tables, TI84-BASIC & Scientific Computing!
Last, but not least, here's this week's Docs! We start each class with a fun Filk or short Documentary related to a specific topic we're learning in class or something related to STEAM.
BTW: I need your Welcome Back BIOs ASAP. Please read and follow our Syllabus very carefully! You can download these items from our BrightSpace site.
FYI: 100% Attendance is required, you all start with 100 pts as a test grade for attendance. Each absence counts 5 pts and each lateness (arriving late, leaving early) counts 1 pt against this grade. It's an easy 100, don't lose it! You can check your attendance record and grade book on our BrightSpace site.
2) Karaoke entire song changing up the words (about STEAM).
3) You are Singing, Dancing or Playing an instrument.
4) You upload your video to YouTube and provide the url.
5) YouTube Description includes the lyrics.
XTRA CREDIT ARTICLES RUBRIC
(up to 5 articles = 1 bonus point each):
1) Cover Sheet is a Summary of the article.
2) FullPage, 12 pt, DoubleSpaced, 1" Margin.
3) Article has to be STEAM related
4) Article has to be a current event.
5) Copy of entire article is attached.
NOTE TO READER:
In recent years our independent study class has been about the care and feeding of Linux Clusters: How to Build A Cluster, How To Program A Cluster and What Can We Do With A Cluster?
BTW, Shadowfax is the name of the cluster we build! FYI, we offer 4 computing courses:
CSH: Computer Science Honors with an introduction to coding in Python using SAGE, IDLE, VIDLE and Trinket,
This week we covered some preCalculus Review topics regarding Functions: Linear, Quadratic, Rational, Inverses, Vertical Line Test, Horizontal Line Test, One-To-One Functions, Domain, Range, Relative Min, Relative Max, Increasing, Decreasing, Asymptotes and Limits!
Note that a standard High School preCalculus class covers at least these 12 chapters:
CHAP01: Functions & Inverse Functions
CHAP02: Linear & Quadratic Functions
CHAP03: Polynomials & End Behavior
CHAP04: Rational Functions & Limits
CHAP05: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
CHAP06: Right Triangle Trigonometry
CHAP07: non-Right Triangle Trigonometry
CHAP08: Trig Identities & Proofs
CHAP09: Vectors & Complex Numbers
CHAP10: Conics & Polar Coordinates
CHAP11: Matrix Algebra
CHAP12: Introduction to Calculus
We only had just enough time to focus our preCalculus review on Chapters 1-5 plus Chapter 10. We only touched on Chapters 6&9. I'm hoping that's all you need a refresher on to succeed in the rest of this course! We're doing Chapter 12 next week!
Last, but not least, here's this week's Filks! We start each class with a fun Filk or short Documentary related to a specific topic we're learning in class or something related to STEAM.
I need your Welcome Back BIOs ASAP. Please read and follow our Syllabus very carefully! You can download these items from our BrightSpace site.
Note: 100% Attendance is required, you all start with 100 pts as a test grade for attendance. Each absence counts 5 pts and each lateness (arriving late, leaving early) counts 1 pt against this grade. It's an easy 100, don't lose it! You can check your attendance record and grade book on our BrightSpace site.
2) Karaoke entire song changing up the words (about STEAM).
3) You are Singing, Dancing or Playing an instrument.
4) You upload your video to YouTube and provide the url.
5) YouTube Description includes the lyrics.
XTRA CREDIT ARTICLES RUBRIC
(up to 5 articles = 1 bonus point each):
1) Cover Sheet is a Summary of the article.
2) FullPage, 12 pt, DoubleSpaced, 1" Margin.
3) Article has to be STEAM related
4) Article has to be a current event.
5) Copy of entire article is attached.
NOTE TO READER:
In recent years our independent study class has been about the care and feeding of Linux Clusters: How to Build A Cluster, How To Program A Cluster and What Can We Do With A Cluster?
BTW, Shadowfax is the name of the cluster we build! FYI, we offer 4 computing courses:
CSH: Computer Science Honors with an introduction to coding in Python using SAGE, IDLE, VIDLE and Trinket,
