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To any students not sure what they want to do with their life (but likes math and likes the idea of being employed), consider this. Actuarial science is a huge career in CT – there is a ton of demand for qualified candidates. This is a HIGHLY recommended way to get an idea of what this career is all about…

Just the basics, please:

Who Sponsors this? CT Insurance and Financial [IFS]

Who is it for? YOU.  High school students.

When? July 9-13, 2012

Where? Prudential Retirement in Hartford.

Why?

  • To receive first-hand experience in learning about actuarial careers
  • There is no cost to attend the boot camp!
  • Networking: Each student will meet with local actuaries from some of the large insurance companies in the area, be offered career development advice, develop some important business skills, and most of all, be provided with actuary-led exam preparation instruction to help them pass their first actuarial exam, if they so desire!
  • To build your resume.
When? The deadline is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER: May 25!!!

How? Here is a link to more information and a point of contact: 2012 ABC Flyer and Application  or check out the IFS Cluster Website: http://www.connecticutifs.com

Hope this helps! If you need more information about Actuarial Science, post questions here. I will do my best to answer. If I cannot answer your question(s), I will find the answer for you.

Happy planning for summer!
Mrs. Corricelli

Hello:

In geometry this came up a few times today with that equator problem. I figured that I would help with some more information for your reading pleasure…

1.) To Wikipedia
2.) Equatorial Bulge Physics Article
3.) Strange but True Scientific American Article

What are your thoughts? Do your own research. Did people (who traveled) actually believe at any point that the world was flat??? When was it proven?

Who cares about the “bulge” at the equator? What does that mean for us on earth, if anything?

Happy Tuesday,
Mrs. Corricelli

Hello there,

Check out these videos:
Basic Trig 1, Khan Academy
Basic Trig 2, Khan Academy
Trig Word Problems

Check out these problems/exercises to practice (solutions provided):
Trig Problem 1
Trig Problem 2
Trig Problem 3

How to Solve Right Triangle Problems Video
Video and Many Exercises to Explain Similar Right Triangles in More Detail

Hope these help!

Quiz 9a is tomorrow, Wednesday, 5/9. The study guide was given in class. It is also available here on the blog under the Quiz 9a Review page.
Test for Chapter 9 will be next Thursday, 5/17.

Happy Triangularing,
Mrs. Corricelli

Hello,

To celebrate our “Compound Interest” :) , I posted some links here that should help you to prepare for this week’s quiz. In addition, feel free to use this spot to post about your own connections. What do you think about this information? What have you learned so far?

Video 1: Intro to Compound Interest and e (Khan Academy)
Video 2: Compound Interest and e (video 2)
Video 3: Compound Interest and e (video 3)
Video 4: Compound Interest and e (video 4)

Hope these help,
Mrs. Corricelli

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