Pre-Calculus+(Semester+1)

=Ms. Maser's Pre-Calculus Page!=

Friday, January 21, 2011
//Objective:// SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of materials in Chapter P, 1, 2 and 3.

- Semester 1 Exam Review
 * Agenda:**

Review Key:

**Homework**: STUDY!!!

Thursday, January 13, 2011
//Objective:// SWBAT use logarithmic properties and the change of base formula to solve and simplify logarithmic equations.

- 3.3 Notes - 3.3 Examples - Questions?
 * Agenda:**

**Homework**:

Extra Credit:

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 (PERIOD 6 ONLY)
//Objective:// SWBAT convert logarithms to exponents and back.

- Logarithm BINGO
 * Agenda:**

**Homework**: None

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
//Objective:// SWBAT sketch the graph of logarithmic functions and properties of log and ln.

- 3.2 Notes - 3.2 Examples - Questions?
 * Agenda:**

**Homework**:

Monday, January 10, 2011
//Objective:// SWBAT sketch the graph of exponential functions.

- Graphing worksheet/quiz (alone or with partners)
 * Agenda:**

**Homework**:none

Friday, January 7, 2011
//Objective:// SWBAT sketch the graph of exponential functions, solve compound interest problems and find the asymptotes of functions.

- 2.7 and 3.1 Review - 2.7 and 3.1 Quiz
 * Agenda:**

**Homework**:None

Thursday, January 6, 2011
//Objective:// SWBAT sketch the graph of exponential functions and solve compound interest problems.

- Homework questions - Peer help/work
 * Agenda:**

**Homework**:

Extra Credit:

Wednesday, January 5, 2011
//Objective:// SWBAT sketch the graph of exponential functions and solve compound interest problems.

- 3.1 Notes - 3.1 Examples - Questions?
 * Agenda:**

**Homework**:

Extra Credit:

//Objective:// SWBAT find the domain and vertical & and horizontal asymptotes of a rational function
 * Tuesday, January 4, 2011**

- Homework Questions? - 2.7 Examples - Peer tutoring/aid
 * Agenda:**

**Homework**: FINISH p.237 #1-6, 33, 43

Extra Credit: Warm Up p.237 ALL ===

Monday, January 3, 2011=== //Objective:// SWBAT find the domain and vertical & and horizontal asymptotes of a rational function

- Welcome back / Overview of rest of semester - 2.7 Notes - 2.7 Examples - Questions? - Hand back Chapter 2 Tests
 * Agenda:**

**Homework**: p.237 #1-6, 33, 43

Extra Credit: Warm Up p.237 ALL ===

Friday, December 17, 2010=== Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of Chapter 2 materials.

- Chapter 2 Test
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** None. Have a great break!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - Thursday, December 16, 2010
Objective: SWBAT review the materials from Chapter 2 for their test.

- Review different types of problems that will be on the test - Practice problems that are relevant to the test
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** Work on booklet / Study for test

Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Objective: SWBAT use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and the linear factorization theorem to help find zeros of a polynomial.

- Finish 2.6 Notes - .6 Practice Problems
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** Work on booklet

Monday, December 13, 2010
Objective: SWBAT use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and the linear factorization theorem to help find zeros of a polynomial.

- 2.6 Notes - 2.6 Questions? - 2.6 Practice problems (partners)
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** Work on booklet = =

Friday, December 10, 2010
Objective: SWBAT work with and manipulate complex numbers.

- 2.5 Questions? - 2.5 Practice problems (partners) - 2.5 Shareout
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** Work on booklet

Thursday, December 9, 2010
Objective: SWBAT find real zeros of polynomial functions.

- 2.4 Questions? - 2.4 Practice problems (partners) - 2.4 Shareout
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** Finish p.258 #1-8, 17, 19, 26, 28, 32, 38, 51-55 odd, 65, 66

Take home quiz: p.248 #26

Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Objective: SWBAT work with and manipulate complex numbers.

- 2.5 Complex Numbers - 2.5 Examples - 2.5 Questions?
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** p.258 #1-8, 17, 19, 26, 28, 32, 38, 51-55 odd, 65, 66

Extra Credit p.257 #1-6, 9, 10

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Objective: SWBAT find the real zeros of polynomial functions.

- 2.4 Finish Real Zeros Notes - 2.4 Examples - 2.4 Questions?
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** FINISH p.248 #1-10, 17-20, 26

Monday, December 6, 2010
Objective: SWBAT find the real zeros of polynomial functions.

- 2.4 Real Zeros Notes - 2.4 Examples - 2.4 Questions?
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** p.248 #1-10, 17-20, 26

Thursday, December 2, 2010
Objective: SWBAT use synthetic and long division to divide polynomials.

- 2.3 Synthetic division notes (practice for people here on Wednesday) - 2.3 Questions - 2.3 "Friday" Quiz
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** None

Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Objective: SWBAT do synthetic division with polynomials.

- 2.3 Synthetic division notes - 2.3 examples
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** p.239 #23-33 odd

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Objective: SWBAT do long division with polynomials.

- Long division Bell Ringer - Long Division Steps - Questions? - Small Group Work on Problem - Exit ticket
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** Finish: p.239 #9-17 odd

Monday, November 29, 2010
Objective: SWBAT do long division with polynomials.

- 2.3 Long division notes - 2.3 examples
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** p.239 #9-17 odd Extra Credit p.238 Warmup ALL

Wednesday, November 24, 2010=== Objective: SWBAT be able to think critically about math problems

- Overview of next week - Introduce KenKen and logic problems
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** None = =

Tuesday, November 23, 2010=== Objective: SWBAT be able to analyze polynomials functions of higher degree (start/end behavior, etc)

- 2.2 Review/Questions - 2.2 Mini Quiz - Long Division Review
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** Long Division Review Worksheet - see below! (due Wed)

Monday, November 22, 2010
Objective: SWBAT begin analyzing polynomials functions of higher degree

- 2.2 Notes - 2.2 Examples
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** p.227 #9-21 odd, 27-39 multiples of 3 (due Wed) **Extra Credit:** Warm Up ALL

Friday, November 19, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT demonstrate their ability to analyze quadratic functions by completing the square and putting the equation into standard form to determine the vertex and axis of symmetry.

- 2.1 Questions - 2.1 Friday Quiz
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** none

Wednesday, November 17, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT continue analyzing quadratic functions by completing the square and putting the equation into standard form to determine the vertex and axis of symmetry.

- 2.1 Questions - 2.1 Review Problems
 * Agenda****:**

**Homework:** FINISH p.213 #1-8,19, 20, 25, 26, 31, 35, 41, 53 AND Worksheet

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Objective: SWBAT continue analyzing quadratic functions by completing the square and putting the equation into standard form to determine the vertex and axis of symmetry.

- 2.1 Questions - 2.1 Review Problems
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** FINISH p.213 #1-8,19, 20, 25, 26, 31, 35, 41, 53

Monday, November 15, 2010
Objective: SWBAT begin analyzing quadratic functions by completing the square and putting the equation into standard form to determine the vertex and axis of symmetry.

- Overview of Quarter (Remainder of Semester) - 2.1 Notes - 2.1 Examples
 * Agenda:**

**Homework:** p.213 #1-8,19, 20, 25, 26, 31, 35, 41, 53 (due Wed) Extra Credit: Warm Up ALL

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of Chapter 1

Agenda: Chapter 1 Test

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Objective: SWBAT prepare and review for their Chapter 1 Test

Agenda:- Chapter 1 Study Guide

Homework: Chapter 1 Review Booklet (due Wed) Chapter 1 Test Wed

Monday, November 8, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT find the inverse of functions.

//Agenda:// - Discuss agenda for the rest of the week - 1.6 Notes - 1.6 Examples

**Homework:** Begin working on Chapter 1 Review Booklet (due Wed) **Chapter 1 Test Wed** p.181 #5-8, 11-14, 33-34 (don't graph) Extra Credit: Warm Up ALL (p.180)

Friday, November 5, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of combining and taking the composition of functions.

//Agenda:// - 1.5 Questions - 1.5 Friday Quiz

**Homework:** Begin working on Chapter 1 Review Booklet

Thursday, November 4, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT combine and take the composition of functions.

//Agenda:// - 1.5 Review (in partners)

**Homework:** Finish back of worksheet

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 (Period 6 Only)
//Objective:// SWBAT combine and take the composition of functions.

//Agenda:// - 1.5 Examples (in partners)

**Homework:** Finish worksheet if not completed in class

Tuesday, November 2, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT combine and take the composition of functions.

//Agenda:// - 1.5 Notes continued - 1.5 Examples

**Homework:** p.169 #19, 23, 27, 31, 37, 57, 59, 63, 65

Monday, November 1, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT translate functions.

//Agenda:// - 1.5 Notes - 1.5 Examples

**Homework:** p.168 #1,3,7,9,11 Extra Credit: Warm Up p.168 ALL

Friday, October 29, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of graphs of functions.

//Agenda:// - 1.4 Examples/Questions - 1.1 to 1.4 Quiz

**Homework:** None

Thursday, October 28, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT analyze graphs of functions.

//Agenda:// - 1.4 Notes - 1.4 Examples

**Homework:** p.154 #1-12, 19-22, 27, 29, 31, 35-55 oddExtra Credit: WarmUp p.154 ALL

Wednesday, October 27, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of different parts of functions.

//Agenda:// - Return materials - 1.3 Review Questions

**Homework:** Print out 1.4 and 1.5 notes

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT explain different parts of functions.

//Agenda:// - Return materials - 1.3 Notes - Function Examples

**Homework:** p.142 #13-21 odd, 25, 31, 35, 37, 43-49 odd, 51-61 odd, **71** Extra credit: Warm Up p. 141 ALL

Monday, October 25, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT explain different parts of functions.

//Agenda:// - Return materials - 1.3 Notes - Function Examples **Homework:** p.142 #13-21 odd, 25, 31, 35, 37, 43-49 odd, 51-61 odd, **71** Extra credit: Warm Up p. 141 ALL

Thursday, October 21, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of standard circle equations and use slope to describe a line.

//Agenda:// - 1.1 Quick Quiz - 1.2 Notes - 1.2 Examples **Homework:** p.128 #23, 25, 35-47 odd, 65-69 odd Extra credit: Warm Up p. 127 ALL

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT understand graphs, including their intercepts, lines of symmetry and equations of circles

//Agenda:// - 1.1 Homework Questions - 1.1 Stations activity


 * Homework: ** Finish stations

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT understand graphs, including their intercepts, lines of symmetry and equations of circles

//Agenda:// - 1.1 Notes (cornell style) - Graph Examples

**Homework:** p.114 #21-27odd, 33-38all, 69-71odd, 75, 79-83odd

Monday, October 18, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of the prerequisite chapter skills

//Agenda:// - Prerequisite Chapter Test

**Homework:** None

Friday, October 15, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT take control of their knowledge and review process

//Agenda:// - Introduce Review Booklet - Go over practice test - Self-instructed time to work on booklet/ask questions

**Homework:** Study for test

Thursday, October 14, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT find the distance and midpoint between two points.

//Agenda:// - Finish P.6 Notes (cornell style) - P.8 Notes (cornell style) - Examples - Questions

**Homework:** p.73 #5-12 ALL, #27-45 odd, 84 AND p.93 #45-48 odd

**Extra Credit:** Warm Up p.91 ALL

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT solve absolute value equations and a variety of inequalities

//Agenda:// - Finish P.5 Notes (cornell style) - P.6 Notes (cornell style) - Examples - Questions

**Homework:** p.64 #95-107 odd, 115-119 odd, p.73 #5-12 all, 27-45 odd, 84

**Extra Credit:** Warm Up p.73 ALL

**Tuesday, October 12, 2010**
//Objective:// SWBAT solve different types of equations

//Agenda:// - P.5 Notes (cornell style) - Solving equations examples

**Homework:** p.61 #1-6 all, #15-40 multiples of 5, 44-76 multiples of 4

**Extra credit:** Warm-up p.61 ALL

Friday, October 8, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge on P.3 and P.4 topics.

//Agenda:// - Homework questions - Friday Quiz - Collect Quiz/Homework

**Homework:** NONE

Thursday, October 7, 2010
//Objective:// SWBAT perform operations with rational expressions and work with compound fractions

 Agenda:  - Distribute quizzes/homework- Finish P.4 Notes- Fractional Expressions example

**Homework (Due: Thur, Oct 7):** p.49 #51-54 all, 67-70 all

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 (Period 6 only)
//Objective:// SWBAT find the domain of an algebraic expression, simplify rational expressions and perform operations with rational expressions.

//Agenda:// - Operations with Fractional Expressions (multiplication only) - Group/Partner/Individual Practice


 * Homework (Due: Thur, Oct 7):** p.48 #6-10all, 18-30 even, 42, 43

Extra Credit: Warm Up p.48 ALL (show work)

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 //Objective:// SWBAT find the domain of an algebraic expression, simplify rational expressions and perform operations with rational expressions.

//Agenda:// - Distribute quizzes/homework - P.4 Notes (Fractional Expressions) - Fractional Expressions examples


 * Homework (Due: Thur, Oct 7):** p.48 #6-10all, 18-30 even, 42, 43

Extra Credit: Warm Up p.48 ALL (show work)


 * RELEVANT** KUTA Worksheets: [[file:Rational Expressions.pdf]] (excluded values means: Find the domain)

Monday, October 4, 2010 //Objective:// SWBAT factor by grouping.

//Agenda:// - Show where late work is collected - Notes on factoring by grouping - Factor by grouping examples


 * Homework (Due: Tues, Oct 5):** p.38 #93-96 all, 109-112 all
 * RELEVANT** KUTA Worksheet: [[file:Factoring By Grouping.pdf]]

Friday, October 1, 2010 //Objective:// SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge on P.3 topics.

//Agenda:// - Homework questions - Friday Quiz - Collect Quiz/Homework


 * Homework:** NONE

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Homework (DUE THUR, OCT 1): p.38 #75-88 ALL

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 //Objective:// SWBAT remove common factors and find the factors with the difference of two squares.

//Agenda:// //-// Go over any homework questions - Collect homework - Hand out KUTA worksheets - Partner work on problems


 * Homework (DUE THUR, SEPT 30):** KUTA worksheet (front and back)

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Today we went over the following in regards to **//polynomials//** :

special products

We also went over the following in terms of **//factoring//** :

removing common factors

//Homework://

definition of
 * //polynomials//**

//Homework://