They came mostly prepared. But they still can't figure out that if they have a question, they should not carry their test through the room all the way to my desk to ask or shout my name loudly. RAISE. YOUR. HAND.
I've gotten a couple of interesting questions from them this period though.
1. Problem: Write the equation of a parabola whose vertex is at (-2, 3) and whose focus is at (-4, 3).
Student: So is this saying that the vertex is at (0, 0)?
Me: No. It says right there it's at (-2, 3).
Student: Oh..... *long pause* Why?
2. Problem: BONUS - A cell phone tower services a 14 mile radius. On a hiking trip, you are 7 miles east and 12 miles north of the tower. Are you in the region served by the tower? You must show work to get the bonus point - you can't just guess yes or no!
Student: Do we have to show work to get the bonus?
3. Problem: Tell what kind of conic is represented by the given equation.
Student: *loudly without raising hand first* For number 8, are there 2 "l"s in ellipse or just 1?
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