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Re: Algebra Regents
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Jun 16, 2012 11:39 PM
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So I agree with everything everyone is saying - but here's my problem with this question: it says I can't give full credit unless the roots are found graphically. What if I see the roots being found algebraically, but I believe that the student used that to create the graph in the first place. Does that mean I can't give full credit? Hard to know what they were thinking.
________________________________ From: Caryl Lorandini <mathcaryl@aol.com> To: amtnys@mathforum.org Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 3:41 PM Subject: Re: Algebra Regents
I think the issue is more the wording of "Using the graph". It makes kids believe they want coordinates. No matter how many times teachers reiterate that they need to pay attention to the details and make sure they are answering the question, it is the same story. It is lost on most kids; they just think Math teachers are so picky. It is incorrect to say the ordered pairs.
Caryl Lorandini AMTNYS, Treasurer LIMACON, Secretary NCMTA, Past-President NCAMS, Executive Board
-----Original Message----- From: Kristina Newtown <KNewtown@frankfort-schuyler.org> To: amtnys <amtnys@mathforum.org> Sent: Fri, Jun 15, 2012 3:29 pm Subject: Re: Algebra Regents
All I can say is Wow! I am sure that the state was bombarded with calls today, but how unprofessional. We debated about this also and felt it was an unfair question. However, since the question asked for the roots of the Quadratic Equation, with no y-values associated with it, we conceded that x = -4 and x= 2 are the only possible solutions. In my honest opinion, it was more of a reading comprehension question and noticing that the test asked for the roots of the quadratic "equation", despite asking students to use the graph for the solution, rather than testing their understanding of how to find roots graphically. Kristina Newtown Mathematics Frankfort-Schuyler Middle School 605 Palmer Street Frankfort, New York 13340 Phone: (315)895-7461 >>> Natasha Hazell <nhazell@gmail.com> 6/15/2012 3:16 PM >>> We feel the same way & were told the same by the State. One of our teachers was given a very rude and unprofessional response of "this was on the June 2008 exam before, why are you b*tching about it". We will be filing a complaint about that interaction. On Jun 15, 2012 2:59 PM, "Catherine Weaver" <CWeaver@bataviacsd.org> wrote: > We strongly disagree, but were told by the state that it had to be x =-4 > and x =2. ii argued that students displayed understanding by locating the > points on the graph. > > Cathy Weaver > Math Teacher > Math Department Chair > Batavia High School > Email: cweaver@bataviacsd.org > Voicemail: Ext. 7530 > > >>> Natasha Hazell <nhazell@gmail.com> 6/15/2012 2:47 PM >>> > Any thoughts about #34 on yesterday's algebra exam? Anyone agre/disagree > with the rubric not allowing full credit if the student lists the > coordinates instead of writing x =-4 and x =2? > > -- > -Natasha > > If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain information that is confidential, privileged, and/or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law.
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