Decrypting Codes

On Friday we learned about creating and breaking codes using matrices. This is a good example of how adding and subtracting matrices can be used. Be sure to get notes from someone if you were not in class. You should know how this process works for future assessments.

Coming up:
- We will continue looking at matrices this week.

Posting for Points:
The symbol A21 corresponds to what element of a matrix "A"?

Logic Puzzle Extra Credit

I was not in class today but hopefully you worked on logic puzzles for extra credit on the last test!

Coming up:
- We will continue looking at matrices tomorrow

Posting for Points:
Were the logic puzzles difficult?

Matrices

Today we began looking at exactly how matrices are created. We talked about the size of the matrix, and how to express a particular element of a given matrix. You should complete most of this worksheet before Wednesday.

Remember that I will not be in class tomorrow.

Coming up:
- I will return your tests Wednesday
- You should complete the worksheet from today before class on Wednesday

Posting for Points:
What type of food did we use in our class example of matrices today?

Fast Food Election

Today we completed one more practice run dealing with our three algorithms of election theory. Be sure you study hard!

Coming up:
-Test Tomorrow (or Quest, if you will)

Posting for Points:
Exactly what is a Quest?

Election Theory Handout

Today I gave out a handout dealing with our three algorithms for Election Theory. You should have completed this in class, or be finishing it for homework.

Coming up:
- No homework

Posting for Points:
Free posting point.

Election Theory

Today we talked about 3 different algorithms dealing with Election Theory. Remember that each of these methods require the use of a preference schedule! The three algortithms discussed were: the Borda method, Runoff method, and Sequential Runoff method. Be sure that you have really clear notes on each of these processes. It is essential that you know how to follow them, but do not worry too much about how they work. You should also know the difference between plurality and majority winners. Tomorrow we will do an activity in class dealing with these different methods.

Have a great week!

Coming up:
- Tomorrow we will have an activity dealing with these three algorithms of Election Theory

Posting for Points:
What percent of the votes must the majority winner have?

Outward Bound

We will be in Outward Bound all week! You should turn in your Logic Puzzle mini-project today.

Coming up:
- Lots of walking

Posting for Points:
Free posting points all week!