Determining the Mean Average Temperature of Alaska

“40 Below”

Almost to the point of cliche, Fairbanksans use “40 below” to refer to anything that feels “really freaking cold.” -40 degrees F, for whatever reason, is the dominant metaphor for all conversations about being truly cold in Fairbanks, and across Alaska. It’s the community paradigm for that depth of chill realized on the coldest of winter days. Though it’s unclear how this particular temperature became so indispensable (boasting its own climbing gear company), it’s definitely one of the most frequently used phrases in local discourse. You’ll hear it a few times a week, at least - all year round.

ALASKA IS COLD! 

 Determining the mean, mode, and median of a set of data is a common problem you will encounter on the ACT test.  In this blog, you will view the average temperatures for Fairbanks, Alaska. You are to:
1. Determine the mean low temperature for a year OR determine the mean record low temperature.
2. Determine the mode of the average low.
3. Determine the median of the Record Low.

Month       Av.  Low         Record  Low            

January		-19°F		-60 F (1969)
February		-7°F		-52°F (1999)
March		2°F		-41°F (1971)
April		19°F		-24°F (1986)
May		35°F		3° F (1964)
June		48°F		27°F (2006)
July		50°F		32°F (1971)
August		45°F		24°F (1987)
September		34°F		5°F (1992)
October		19°F		-27°F (1975)
November		-2°F		-45°F (1990)
December		-8°F		- 66° F (1961)

After you have finished your calculations, write a summary of how you calculated or found the mean, median and mode. Post this on your blog.

We have just finished a study on discrimination in the workplace. Were women discriminated against? Was the study realistic? Well - those are questions that might have various answers which is sometimes part of our being able to analyse statistical studies - sometimes on the ACT you will have to read a passage and determine if the research cited is accurately presented.

Discrimination among women has been related to "the glass ceiling." To get thought the "glass ceiling," this brief excerpt lists six strategies for women to use to break through a glass ceiling:

To get ahead and reach the leadership level you want, you need to champion and market yourself. That means proactively managing every step of your career. If you can't seem to break through a glass ceiling, you might have to work harder than others.

We can't all be exactly the type of upper management person our company wants. What we can do is develop the skills that the company values. Arm yourself with a development plan as well as the help of your boss, a strong network, and, hopefully, a mentor. You can then build and showcase the skills that will help you climb the corporate ladder. Push yourself beyond your comfort zone, and you may find new zones of opportunity.

Mind Tools: Essential Skills for an Excellent Career

1. On your blog t, list the six skills suggested by the author as possibilities to  break that glass ceiling.

2, What do you think might be the best skill for you to develop?

Hello on a Friday night....

Last class - we learned about MY STYLE -  you told us about  yourself - and then we created a chart of the whole class.  You will get those results in your folders when we move to another class.

Today while in the computer class: write

Three to five sentences - what I like about math; and if you want - what I really struggle with. Then during the week -  look at what your style was - and what the class style was - blog us a response - to what is your style in math.

Sherrie

Our second class

This is our second class.  Today we continuing our statistical study - using a case study on discrimination.  The blogger prompt for today is:

Does the data you viewed today lead you to a conclusion: „

Hypothesize: discrimination or not?