Have a Wonderful Vacation!

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and Happy New Year to all of you. I hope everyone has a wonderful vacation and I will see you back in Switzerland for ski week!

Thanks for a great semester all!

A few rap projects from this year to enjoy on your vacation:

Grazie e' buon natale. -Signor Schiff

Teaching for Thursday 12.13

Here are the teaching lessons on Thursday and Friday:

C PERIOD 2:
Maxim, Valeria, Nikki, and Miller will be our teachers on Friday

D PERIOD MATH 1:
Omer will be our final teacher on Friday

G PERIOD MATH 2:
Atahan, Tim, Malcolm, Clara, Tuana will be our teachers tomorrow.
Sam, Tigran, Mattheus will teach on Friday

H PERIOD MATH 1:
Isa, Lisa, and Nicole will be our teachers tomorrow

Teachers for Wednesday 12.11

Teachers for tomorrow's classes (Wednesday 12.12) + here is the invitation for the Latke Party tomorrow night in Hadsall 18:30- 19:30, if you haven't seen it yet.

G PERIOD MATH 2:

Atahan, Daria, Francesca and Isa will be our teachers

H PERIOD MATH 1:

Michelle, Isa, and Alessia will be our teachers

D PERIOD MATH 1;

Paul will be our teacher tomorrow

C PERIOD MATH 2:

Nathalia, Fernanda, Ilayda, Nuran (no more no less) will teach

Teachers for Tuesday 12/11

Teachers for tomorrow's classes:

C PERIOD MATH 2:
Marquito, Alex P., Matilde, Antoine, Pauline will teach tomorrow

D PERIOD MATH 1:
Aidan, Paul and Mr. Schiff will teach tomorrow

G PERIOD MATH 2:
Stan, Guilherme, Alara will teach tomorrow

H PERIOD MATH 1:
Pierre, Kirill, Michelle will teach tomorrow

Weekend Teaching Assingments

Have a great weekend guys. Here are the teachers for Monday and Tuesday!

C PERIOD MATH 2:
Marquito, Alex P., Matilde will teach on MONDAY

D PERIOD MATH 1:
Paolo, Aidan and Caroline will be teaching on MONDAY

G PERIOD MATH 2:
Stan, Guilherme, Alara will teach on TUESDAY

H PERIOD MATH 1:
Pierre, Kirill, Michelle will teach on TUESDAY

Teaching Assignments for Friday 12.6

Hey guys, the teachers for tomorrow's lessons are as follows:

C PERIOD MATH 2:
Xime, Sasha and Gigi will be our teachers

D PERIOD MATH 1:
Eddy and Paolo will be our teachers

G PERIOD MATH 2:
Mariya, Amanda, Stan will be our teachers

H PERIOD MATH 1:
Takashi, TomWayne, Elik will be our teachers

Wednesday 12.5

Hey guys, the only homework for your next class is to prepare your lessons for teaching:

C PERIOD MATH 2:
FOR FRIDAY: Xime, Sasha and Gigi will be our teachers

D PERIOD MATH 1:
FOR FRIDAY: Eddy and Paolo will be our teachers

G PERIOD MATH 2:
FOR TOMORROW: Angie and Ana will be our teachers

H PERIOD MATH 1:
FOR TOMORROW: Lina, Irene, Ilia will be our teachers

H to the Dizzubs 12.4

Your homework for tomorrow (Wednesday). Good luck. C and D will start our review lessons. G and H will take their tests:

C Period Math 2:
We will start our review lessons tomorrow- Zittle, Giuls Cats, Ilayda, Ximester- should be prepared to teach

D Period Math 1:
We will start our review lessons tomorrow- Tommy, Marta, Adam, and Eddy should be prepared to teach

G Period Math 2:
Test on the following concepts:
Standard Form:
vertex
y intercept
x intercepts

Vertex Form:
vertex
y intercept
x intercepts

Some examples to try:
y = x2 - 6x + 8

y = 2 (x + 1)2 - 3

H Period Math 1:
Try this problem using both the substitution and elimination methods as review for tomorrow's test.
(Hint: You will get the same answer!)

Eight hamburgers (h) and two fries (f) cost 22 chf.
Three hamburgers and 2 fries cost 7 chf.
Find the price of one hamburger and one french fry.

HDubs 12.3- Happy December

Happy December! Here is your homework for tomorrow:

C PERIOD:
Test on the following concepts:
Standard Form:
vertex
y intercept
x intercepts

Vertex Form:
vertex
y intercept
x intercepts

Some examples to try:
y = x2 - 6x + 8

y = 2 (x + 1)2 - 3

D PERIOD INTEGRATED 1:
Try this problem using both the substitution and elimination methods.
(Hint: You will get the same answer!)

Eight hamburgers (h) and two fries (f) cost 22 chf.
Three hamburgers and 2 fries cost 7 chf.
Find the price of one hamburger and one french fry.

Weekend HDubs 11.30

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Get some rest, stay out of trouble. Here's one of my early video projects of me punching high school kids if you are bored:

D Period Math 1:
page 156 # 1 b, d  # 4 b, c, d
Your test will be next Tuesday

H Period Math 1:
page 168 # 1, 3, 5, 6
Your test will be next Wednesday

C Period Math 2:
page 219 # 12, 30- 32 all, 38
Your test will be next Tuesday

G Period Math 2:

page 219 # 12, 30- 32 all, 38

Your test will be next Wednesday

Weekend Activities this weekend are as follows. SWAGGY:

Friday November 30
19:15 ZSC Lions vs. Lugano Tigers Hockey Game (8 tickets available, free of charge!)
20:00- 21:30 NBA Game in Palmer Center- Heat vs. Spurs
Saturday December 1
Basketball Tournament in Palestra all day- come cheer on the Tigers!
18:30 Sushi Dinner at Ponte Tresa- (two vans, sign up on Monticello board)
21:00 Paninis in Lanterna

Sunday December 2
12:00- 15:00 Hike in Lugano
15:00- 16:30- Badminton Tournament in Palestra

HDubs Thursday 11.29

Here is your homework for tomorrow:

G Period Math 2:
Do the first page of the worksheet. Be sure to factor or use the quadratic formula to solve for x intercepts!

H Period Math 1:
page 156 # 1 b, d  # 4 b, c, d

Wednesday 11.28

Homework for Thursday's classes. 10th graders- enjoy your bowling trip tonight!

Int 2 C Period:
back page of worksheet due on Friday + last two problems from the first page

Int 2 G Period:
back page of worksheet due by tomorrow

Int 1 H Period:
page 163 # 1 e, i

Int 1 D Period:
page 156 # 2 d, e, f, g

Tuesday 11.27

Here is some hdubs to get you through that cold November rain

Int 2 G Period:
page 210 # 4, 20, 21, 28 & 32- 35 all

Int 1 H Period:
page 163 # 1 b, c, d
+ extra credit art work due by Friday (extension!)

Int 2 C Period:
front page of worksheet due by tomorrow

Int 1 D Period:
page 163 # 1 e, i

Monday 11.26 HDubs

Here is the homework due on Tuesday. Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break. A mere 12 days of class left this semester...
(how I spent my weekend: Finished the Maratona di Firenze in 3 hours 13 minutes!!)

Int 2 C Period:
page 210 # 4, 20, 21, 28 & 32- 35 all

Int 1 D Period:
page 163 # 1 b, c, d
+ extra credit art work due by Friday (extension!)

Thanksgiving Weekend

Hey guys, hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving Break!
I'll be in Florence running the Maratona di Firenze on Sunday. See you all on Monday.

No homework, except for Integrated Math 1's extra credit:

Create an original piece of art inspired by mathematics for Mr. Schiff to decorate his walls of the classroom with. Due Monday November 26th.
RULES: 
Art must not be on notebook paper!
Art must include color, no pencil!

Homework Wed 11.21

Here is your homework which will be due tomorrow on Thursday.
Enjoy Advisor dinner tonight- Thanksgiving style!

G Period Math 2:
page 196 # 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 15

H Period Math 1:
Study for your test tomorrow!
STUDY GUIDE
Adding/ Subtracting Simple Fractions- must have a LCD
Adding/ Subtracting Complex Fractions- must have a LCD
Solving Equations Involving Fractions- multiply by what's missing to cancel the denominators
Isolating a Variable- Changing the subject of an equation
Solving for a Variable When Isolating- Substitute 1st, isolate 2nd

Homework Tuesday 11.19

Hello, here is the Integrated 2 homework as well as the Integrated Math 1 review material:

Integrated Math 2: 

C Period:
page 196 # 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 15

G Period:
For the following equation, solve for:
y = 4x2 - 4x + 2
Axis of Symmetry
Vertex
Does it open up/ down?
Is the vertex a maximum or a minimum?
Y Intercept:
Find three other points and graph:

Integrated Math 1:
Most importantly, please study your review guide and most recent two quizzes, that is the path to success!

D Period: Study for test tomorrow

H Period: Study for test on Thursday

STUDY GUIDE
Adding/ Subtracting Simple Fractions- must have a LCD
Adding/ Subtracting Complex Fractions- must have a LCD
Solving Equations Involving Fractions- multiply by what's missing to cancel the denominators
Isolating a Variable- Changing the subject of an equation
Solving for a Variable When Isolating- Substitute 1st, isolate 2nd

Homework Monday Nov 19th

Here is your homework for Monday November 19th, 2012...

D PERIOD MATH 1:
Review page 149 # 1 b, k,
                             # 2 a, d, f
                             # 3 b, d

C PERIOD MATH 2:
For the following equation, solve for:
y = 4x2 - 4x + 2
Axis of Symmetry
Vertex
Does it open up/ down?
Is the vertex a maximum or a minimum?
Y Intercept:
Find three other points and graph:

Integrated Math 2 Nicknames

Yes, your extra credit for the last test was to come up with a math class nickname. Rather than hide these gems, why not make them public so you can address your class mates by their names?
Here they are:

C PERIOD
Claudia-     SKITTLE
Pauline-     THE TURN OFF GIRL
Nuran-       Nurannomorenoless
Ilayda-       MATHLETE
Fernanda-  MATH KILLER
Matilde-     MATHI
Nikki-        Nikk Mathematik/ MINAJ
Marco-       MATHDOPE
Giulia-        GiulsCats
Xime-         XIMESTER (yay!)
Miller-        MAC MIZZLE
Alex P-      DA JAMAICAN EQUATION
Maxim-      BRATAN
Antoine-    MATRIX RELOADED
Valeria-     BABI
Nathalia-  
Gigi-
Sasha M-  

G UNIT
Stan-         PI X&Y MATRIX
Ana-         MATRIXXX
Malcolm-  MATHCOLM
Tigran-      ELIMENEM
Isadora-     DA' BOSS
Mariya-     Ms. Perfect
Tuana-      MATH TIGER (RAWRRR...)
Clara-       Schiffy's SWAG
Alara-       the MATH MASTER
Tim-         Double T-Luxe
Sam-         NEO aka Sambuca

PS- If you didn't come up with a name, you can still submit one for extra credit...

Weekend 11.16- 18

Here's your homework for Monday's classes:

Integrated 2 C:

page 190 # 8- 15 all,  21- 23 all

Integrated 1 D:

page 145 # 1, 2, 4b, 5a

Integrated 2 G:

page 190 # 8- 15 all,  21- 23 all

Integrated 1 H:

NO HOMEWORK!

What's up with Mr. Schiff's creepy mustache? Its the month of Movember- designed to raise awareness for men's prostate cancer. I promise, I am not the only person in the world sporting a 'mo, feel free to join me and let your 'mo grow!

http://mobro.co/DSchiff

Finally, this weekend's activities:

Friday November 16th
20:00 Baking in Lanterna/ Ms Grove’s Apt.
20:00- 21:30 Video Game Tournament in Del Sole

Saturday November 17th
9:00 - 11:00 Breakfast in Ms. K’s apartment
20:00 Baking in Ms. McCoy’s De Nobili Apt + Board Games

Sunday November 18th
13:00- 14:30 Knockout Basketball Tournament Outside
14:00- Ice Skating in Lugano
15:00- 16:00 Dodgeball Tournament in Palestra

Thursday 15.11

Your homework is as follows. Enjoy your beautiful Swiss day, see you all tomorrow.

G Period Math 2:
No homework, your tests will be returned tomorrow

H Period Math 1:
page 145 # 1, 2, 4b, 5a

Wed 14.11

HDubs due on Thursday or Friday! Shoutout to Eddy Money for the creepy picture of me dressed as Barney...

Int 1 H Period:
page 142 # 3 f, g, h

Int 1 D Period:
page 142 # 3 f, g, h

Int 2
G Period: test tomorrow. Study hard!
C Period: no homework. Test will be returned on Friday.
Your review guide for tomorrow's test to begin studying is as follows:

Solving Systems of Equations
a. Solving using the substitution method:
   1. Isolate any variable
   2. Substitute in to the other equation
   3. Distribute
   4. Combine like terms and solve for variable 1
   5. Substitue in to either original equation to solve for variable 2
b. Solving using the Elimination (Addition) method
c. Solving by Graphing

Matrices
a. Adding Matrices- Only if they are the same dimensions
b. Multiplying By a Constant- Distribute by each of the elements
c. Multiplying Matrices- R x C R x C- inside two numbers must be equal
d. Matrix Operations
     1. Dilations- multiplying by a scale factor
     2. Translation- shifting matrices- adding or subtracting x's and y's

Tuesday 13.11 HDubs

Hey guys, here's your homework for tomorrow. Good luck, math help center is today from 16:00 to 17:00 if needed:

Int 1 H Period:

page 142 # 2 g, h, i
              # 3 a, c

Int 1 D Period:

page 142 # 2 g, i
                # 3 a, c

Int 2:

C Period- You will take your test tomorrow

G Period- You will take your test Thursday

Your review guide for Wednesday's test to begin studying is as follows:

Solving Systems of Equations
a. Solving using the substitution method:
   1. Isolate any variable
   2. Substitute in to the other equation
   3. Distribute
   4. Combine like terms and solve for variable 1
   5. Substitue in to either original equation to solve for variable 2
b. Solving using the Elimination (Addition) method
c. Solving by Graphing

Matrices
a. Adding Matrices- Only if they are the same dimensions
b. Multiplying By a Constant- Distribute by each of the elements
c. Multiplying Matrices- R x C R x C- inside two numbers must be equal
d. Matrix Operations
     1. Dilations- multiplying by a scale factor
     2. Translation- shifting matrices- adding or subtracting x's and y's

Homework Monday Nov 12th

Hey guys, here is your homework for this beautiful Monday. Good luck!

Int 1 D Period:
page 140 # 2 a, b, c, d
page 142 # 1 e, f
               # 2 b, c

Int 2 C Period:
We will take our test on Wed and review more tomorrow.
Your review guide for Wednesday's test to begin studying is as follows:

Solving Systems of Equations
a. Solving using the substitution method:
   1. Isolate any variable
   2. Substitute in to the other equation
   3. Distribute
   4. Combine like terms and solve for variable 1
   5. Substitue in to either original equation to solve for variable 2
b. Solving using the Elimination (Addition) method
c. Solving by Graphing

Matrices
a. Adding Matrices- Only if they are the same dimensions
b. Multiplying By a Constant- Distribute by each of the elements
c. Multiplying Matrices- R x C R x C- inside two numbers must be equal
d. Matrix Operations
     1. Dilations- multiplying by a scale factor
     2. Translation- shifting matrices- adding or subtracting x's and y's

Hdubs Family Weekend

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe parent's weekend. Enjoy the time with your families, make smart decisions, and I will see you back in class next week!

As the weather gets cold and De Nobili gets full, last year's student council made a video about the lunch line featuring Aziza, Ali, and Georgia (no longer a student here). Here you are, friends:

And here is your homework:
H Period Math 1:
page 142 #1 e, f, g
               # 2, a, b, c, d

G Period Math 2:
page 163 # 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14

C Period Math 2:

page 163 # 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14

D Period Math 1:
page 140 #1 a, b, c, d

Thursday HDubs 8.11

See you and your parents in class tomorrow. Here's the homework guys.

G PERIOD MATH 2:
No homework. Quizes will be returned in class tomorrow.

H PERIOD MATH 1:
page 140 # 1 b, c, d
                # 2 a, b, c, d

Wednesday 7.11 HDubs

Hey err'body. The math hdubs is as follows. See G and H on Thursday and C and D of Friday.
And here's a message from Chris Rock directed to white American voters. Enjoy:

D Period Math 1: (due on Friday)
page 132 #1  b, j
                #2  c, e

C Period Math 2:
No homework. See you and your parents on Friday in class.

G Period Math 2:
page 170 # 3, 4, 10, 12

H Period Math 1:
page 132 # 1 b, j
               #2 c, e

Election Tuesday 6.11

Today is election day in the United States to decide the U.S. President for the next four years. I hope everybody grows up to vote in their home country- its an important right to have!

Okay, here's your homework guys:

G Period Math 2:
page 155 # 3, 4, 5, 15, 16, 17, 18

H Period Math 1:
page 132 # 1 a, d, e, g,
                # 2 a, b

D Period Math 1:

page 132 # 1 a, d, e, g,

                # 2 a, b

C Period Math 2:
page 171 # 11, 12

Monday 5.11

Hello all, here is your homework for this Monday evening.
See you in class tomorrow- don't forget its the last week of Fall Sports...

C PERIOD Math 2:
page 155 # 3, 4, 5, 15, 16, 17, 18

D PERIOD Math 1:
page 130 # d, f, h

STEPS for your notes on Combining Fractions:
1. Find the least common denominator
2. Multiply by what's missing (usually the other denominator)
3. Combine in 1 fraction
4. Distribute or FOIL
5. Combine Like Terms
6. Factor or simplify if possible!

11.2- 4 Time for the Weekend...

Hey guys, here is the rap video from Thursday's assembly, which will hopefully inspire you to attend some weekend activities and make the most of your Swiss weekend!

And of course the hdubs:
C Period Math 2:
•Page 139 # 3, 4, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19

D Period Math 1:
page 130 # 1 b, c, e, h

G Unit Math 2:
•Page 139 # 3, 4, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19

H Period Math 1:
page 130 # 1 a, d, f, h

Weekend Activities- Turn Your Swag Ooooonnn....
Weekend Activities Nov 2nd- 4th
Friday November 2nd
18:30 Sushi Dinner in Ponte Tresa
20:00- 21:30 Super 8: Movie in Palmer Center

Saturday November 3rd
13:00- 15:00 Shopping Trip to Grancia
15:00- 17:00 Baking or Smoothies in Monticello
Coffee House Open Mic Night

Sunday November 4th
14:00- 16:00 Ice Skating in Lugano

Movember 1st, 2012

Happy November (also known as Movember):

WELCOME TO MOVEMBER
During the month of November each year, Movember asks men across the world to grow a moustache with the aim of raising vital funds and awareness for men’s health issues. Movember moustaches were first grown in Australia back in 2003 and since that time word of Movember and its men’s health messages have spread across the globe. In addition, Movember is aware of supportive Mo Bros and Mo Sistas dotted around the world; all of whom have played an important role in growing Movember into what it is today.
http://ch.movember.com/en/

Here's your homework for tomorrow:

G Period Math 2:
no homework. See you tomorrow, your quizzes will be graded. Feel better Carla...

H Period Math 1:
page 128 # 6, 12, 13
page 130 # 1 b, c, e

Halloween HDubs!

Happy Halloween! See you at advisor dinner in costume! Hope you have a great holiday, celebrate with some homework:

C Period Math 2:
no homework. see you on Friday

D Period Math 1:
page 128 # 6, 12, 13, 14 due on Friday

G Period Math 2:
page 147 # 3, 4, 20, 21, 24, 25

H Period Math 1:
page 128 # 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Homework Tue 30.10

Hey guys, here is your homework for tomorrow's classes. See you all domani!

G Period Math 2:
page 132 # 2, 4, 6, 7, 10

Steps for solving using the substitution method:
1. Isolate any variable
2. Substitute in to the other equation
3. Distribute
4. Combine like terms and solve for variable 1
5. Substitue in to either original equation to solve for variable 2

H Period Math 1:
page 128 #1 - 5 all
(try as best as you can, we will review tomorrow. Happy Bday Lisa!)

C Period Math 2:
page 147 # 3, 4, 20, 21, 24, 25

D Period Math 1:
page 128 # 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

HDubs Monday 29.10

Ciao classes, welcome back from academic travel. Hope everyone had a great week off and is refreshed to get back in to the swing of things this week! Here's your hdubs, son...

C Period Math 2:
page 132 # 2, 4, 6, 7, 10

Steps for solving using the substitution method:
1. Isolate any variable
2. Substitute in to the other equation
3. Distribute
4. Combine like terms and solve for variable 1
5. Substitue in to either original equation to solve for variable 2

D Period Math 1:
page 128 #1 - 5 all
(try as best as you can, we will review tomorrow)

Academic Travel!

Enjoy a well earned break from the classroom and your journey throughout Switzerland, Italy, Germany, or Austria for the next week. Enjoy learning through travel and I hope to see everyone back in the classroom next week, refreshed and ready for the second half of the semester!

One of my favorite travel videos to inspire you on your adventures:

Weekend Homework

Hey guys, have a good weekend:

C and D you will take your tests on Monday. Study hard, email me with questions.

H and G periods. I will have your tests back to you by the end of class Monday if you see me on campus. Have a great academic travel!

This weekend is Lanterna Weekend, they are sponsoring the activities. Have fun:

Friday October 19th:
18:00- 19:00 Open Dorm- All Campus (Lanterna dorm parents)
19:00- 21:00 When A Stranger Calls (Scary Movie) in Del Sole

Saturday October 20th:
1030 - 1130 Brunch in Certenago (for dorm)
13:00- 15:00 Shopping Trip to Grancia- All Campus
15:00- 17:00 Pumpkin Carving
19:30- 21:00 Bonfire and Smores!
In-dorm sleepover- Lanterna (Lanterna Dorm Parents)
Sunday October 21st:
14:00- 15:30 Baking Halloween Cookies in Lanterna

The youtube video from last year's Lanterna Weekend. Enjoy a Lanterna classic!

Test 2 Review

Int 2: You will be tested on the following concepts for your exam

• Sphere- surface area
• Sphere- volume
• Proportion- Direct y = kx
• Inverse y = k / x
• Properties of exponents- power to a power, multiplying/ dividing like bases, roots, negatives
• Graphing Exponential Growth and Decay
• Graphing systems of equations
• y > 2x - 3
• y < -x + 1

Int 1: Study the following concepts for your exam:

• Factoring:
• Trinomials
• Cross Method
• Removing the GCF
• By Grouping
• Fractions:
• Simplifying
• Removing the GCF and Simplifying
• Multiplying and Reducing

If you have any questions please contact me at: daniel.schiff@tasis.ch or visit the math help center.

G and H will take their test on Friday. C and D will take them on Monday.

Wednesday HDUBS 17.10

Homework for today, Wednesday October 17th is as follows:

G Period Math 2:
page 127 # 15, 16, 17, 18
Test will be Friday. Monday is a regular Monday schedule with no class.

H Period Math 1:

page 123 #2 to 6 all

page 125 #1, 2, 10

Test will be Friday. Monday is a regular Monday schedule with no class.

C Period Math 2:
page 127 # 15, 16, 17, 18
Test on Monday. Friday we will hold our review in De Nobili cafeteria. See you all at the regular time in De Nobili.

D Period Math 1:
Test will take place on Monday. Friday we will do a review game!