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Common Core Algebra I, Regents

Lower CC Algebra I Regents Cut Score

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The passing grade for the first 6 Common Core Algebra I Regents has been 30/86.
For today’s Common Core Algebra I Regents which is the 7th administration, the cut score has been lowered to 27 which converts to a 65 below on the latest raw score conversion..  Regents Scaled Score June 2016June 2015 Scaled Score
The exam will be released in the next few days — for now, click here to see the long answer questions and answers on Mr. Burke’s Math web site.
And click here for an analysis of the score changes from http://www.emathinstruction.com’s Kirk Weiler

 

 

 

new SAT

May SAT Scores are in!

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SAT Scores May 2016

Originally inspired by this Spring 2009 Wall Street Journal article whose author was dared by her teenage son to take the SAT, I took the SAT in 2009 and got 2 Math questions wrong scoring  a 750. Last month, I took the new SAT and made no errors on Math :)
And just as I thought the Reading was harder — well at least it was for me as compared to 2009!  Khan Academy was wonderful as was the College Board book.
I highly recommend for adults to take this exam — I learned a lot of content prepping and had intense focus  for 5 hours!!  Plus it builds rapport and connection with teens!
Scroll to the bottom of this College Board policy for dates that adult test takers can sit.

 

 

Common Core Algebra I, easy, Regents

Get the Math and Points Jan 2015 CC Alg I Regents #5

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Jan 2015 CC Alg I 5
Linear means every time x goes up by the same amount (in this case, 1), y goes up by the same amount each time.
So we need to look at the f(x) column of each answer and see if there is a consistent rate of change.
Answer 1: not going up by the same rate
Answer 2:  definitely a pattern but not going up by the same rate
Answer 3: each f(x) value is 2 more than the one above it :)
Answer 4: not going up by the same rate