Finals Week

Check the schedule to see when we have late start and when we have finals.

Also check my blog to see the review guides.  I am altering them daily so make sure you keep up with the changes.

The only way to study for math is to do math problems.  Do the ones on the review guide.  Many of them are odd number problems and have answers in the back.  Others are ones we have done before and I am asking you to do them again.
Bring in any questions while you can!

alg I final Thurs/ Fri

There are 2 parts to the final, 7 question MC and 7 question free response.


Both linear equations and SOEs are the majority of the final.  You can start looking at your linear function test this weekend if you want something to look at.  You will get your SOE test back on Monday.  The grades on that test reflect student effort that I saw the last 2 weeks.


here are the concepts and number of questions per concept

combining like terms - 1
solving a linear equation - 2
writing an expression from a word problem - 1
writing an equation from a word problem - 1
writing a system from a word problem -2
knowing when a SOE has no solutions -1
graphing a linear equation - 1
solving a SOE (word problem or math problem) - 3
graphing a scatterplot and line of best fit -1
writing the equation for a line of best fit - 1
slope question (including special slopes and parallel lines) - 1


Problems in the book:

SOE
p.  393 #1, 2, 4a,
p. 392 # 10ab, 11a
p. 391 #8, 9
p. 385 #11


Linear equations
p.361 # 6a, 8, 9, 14, 17
p. 360 # 2a, 3ae
356 #4a
p. 161 #9

scatterplots
p. 257 #4
p. 412 #8
p. 410 #3

period 2 review guide

There are 2 parts to the final:  MC of 5 questions and 9 free response.  Should take about 1 hr to 75 minutes.


Below is a description of the test, as well as where it can be found in the book.  If you want to study, go to the end of each chapter (quadratics -3, polynomials -4, radicals -5), and work on problems in the "Chapter Review" section.  I will answer questions on Monday and Tuesday and we will work on problems in class.


using a 2 variable function - 2 (every unit) p. 151 # 13
solving a quadratic - 3 (chapter 3- factoring and quad formula) p. 148 # 2, 3 18
solving a polynomial - 3  (4.5 and 4.6)  p. 194 # 10, 34
multiplying polynomials -1 (4.2)  p. 226 #11
writing an equation from solutions - 1 (4.5)  p. 195 #  41
solving a radical function - 2 (5.4)  p. 266 # 13, 18, 19
dividing polynomials - 1 (4.3)  p. 227 #17
simplifying radicals - 3 (5.2 - #3, 4, 21, 22)
domain and range - 1 (every unit) p. 257 #9, 13, 29-30

you will need be able to find imaginary solutions for some of the polynomial problems
rational exponents (Danny!) will be a part of the test
finding extraneous answers could be on the test so plug back in radical equations to make sure.

Friday- a massive day of tests

Title says it all.
Check the blog for other posts on review guides on the final.



Good luck in all your classes, stay healthy and try to work until the finish.

Sincerely,
TP

Thursday 12/14

alg II hp -   A lot of review today, mostly questions about the review guide.  We had a kahoot (congrats, Rail!).

alg II -   We had a kahoot (congrats, Anya!) and did a 2 variable equation.  Finished with a walkabout on 5.3 and 5.4.  Those are the big focus of the test.


alg I -  We started with "wartime!" and then had a math task.

period 1 final review

12-13 questions on the final plus an extra credit.   all free response, no MC.

1 domain and range of a function (Quad or square root)
2 transformations of  parent functions (Quad, square rt. or cube rt.)
1 using a 2-variable equation in an application
3 solving a polynomial/ quadratic (one will have only 1 variable)
2 solving a radical equation
1 applications - finding max volume of a box
1 writing an equation for a polynomial function from solutions / y-int.
1 rationalizing the denominator


Be prepared to simplify answers, including imaginary solutions. quadratic formula will be embedded into a problem, synthetic division will be necessary, factoring sure does help.

I have a few practice problems right now, but stayed tuned and at least you have the gist of it.

POLYNOMIALS
p. 194 #10, 14, 41, 53a
p. 202 #13
p. 216 #3-8, 52
p. 223 #6

Quadratic formula:  p.  127 #8, 9
imaginary numbers : p. 108 #8
finding a max:  p. 63  #73
graphing a radical/ transformantions/ domain:  p. 256 #11-3,15, 20,
solving a radical:  p. 266  #18, 19, 26, 54a
rationalizing the denominator - p. 248 #32

Wednesday 12/13/17

alg II hp -   reviewed radical expressions, played loteria on simplifying radicals, did #50, 53, 54, 62 on p. 249. Hw is work on review guide.


alg II -   We started with a diagnostic on our unit and then took notes on simplifying radicals.  Hw is p. 248  #3, 13,14, 25, 26


alg I -  hw is p. 393 #1, 2, 4, 5ac, 7.

Tuesday 12/12/17

alg II hp -   Our test is now pushed back to Friday due to the new finals schedule.  Today we did a radical equation with 2 different indexes.  Hw is p. 248 #3, 13, 14, 23, 25, 29, 37, 41.



alg II -  Today we started with #19 on page 260 and reviewed the hw.  We did whiteboards on graphing.  Hw is p. 256 #19, 20, 35, 36, 41, 42.



alg I - We made our own SOE and then completed a handout on combinations. 

Monday 12/11/17

alg II h p -  We reviewed just a bit and then took our final quiz on the semester.  We started notes on properties of radicals.  No hw.


alg II -   Notes rational exponents.   Hw is p. 266 #27, 29, 30, 32.


alg I - periods 4 and 5 did the problem of the strange cat.   per 6 worked in groups on a SOE problem and presented.   No hw but check the review guide  and practice.

period 2 radical review guide

I think there will be 8 problems on the test, 1 with multiple parts

solving radical equations - 3
graphing a radical equation - 1
simplifying radical expressions with rational exponents - 3
transforming a radical parent function - 1
using a radical equation in a word problem - 1
surprise - 1


in the book:

p. 241 #11-15
p. 256 #19-20, 41, 63
p. 266 #7,8,13,14, 17, 29


Not too much, could be a good opportunity!

Friday 12/8

Welcome back; hopefully we'll have a safe end of the year.


alg II hp -   Started with Holt p. 633 #54; reviewed hw on p. 241, did whiteboards on 5.3 and 5.4 to get ready for quiz on Monday, did #32 on p. 266 on rational exponents.



alg II -   Reviewed the hw and did #46 on p. 267;  then did #15-18, 20 on p. 267.




alg I - whiteboard practice; 5 more word problems on SOE and work turn in.

System of Equation test review

There should be 9 questions on the test.


solving a mathematical system of equations - 3-4
determining the number of coins that have 2 conditions -1
SOE word problem -2
writing a system from a solution -1
knowing what type of system has no solution -1
finding solutions to a system of inequalities -1

pages in the book
p. 373 #11
p. 378 #1, 4ace
p. 381 #13
p. 390 #1a-d, 8

period 1 Radical Test review

Test is not made yet but I think I know what will be on it.  Most likely around 9 questions.  Sections 5.1-5.4.  It will still happen on Thursday 12/14.


solving radical equations (including cube roots and rational exonents)- 3
transformations of radical functions - 1
domain and range of RFs-1
add/ mult  radical expressions - 2
rationalizing a denominator - 1
simplifying a radical - 1
application of a 2 variable equation in function notation - 1


Here are some pages in the book:

p. 248 #3, 6, 9, 11, 23, 24, 29, 36
p. 256 #19-22, 29-37 odds, 63
p. 266 #14, 17-25 odds

Wednesday 12/5

Crazy day with the fire, ash and smoke.   All quiz dates are still on schedule.  Take care and see you manana.



alg II hp -  hw is p. 241  #4, 5, 9, 21-24



alg II -   No hw.




alg I -   Do #4-6 on handout 8.7

Monday 12/4

alg II hp -  I was at a meeting but the sub work was p. 266 #15-19 odds, 24, 26, 45.  Quiz this thursday on solving radical equations and graphing radical functions.



alg II -  Notes on solving equations, whiteboards on transforming radical function graphs; p. 266 #5, 6, 8, 11, 13.



alg I -   Walkabout with 6 problems on SOE;  work on word problems where you need to write a SOE.  Hw was handout 8.7  #1-5

Friday 12/1

alg II hp - Took notes on how to solve a radical equation (5.4), did whiteboard practice on how to graph a radical function using transformations (5.3).  practice was p. 266 #3, 5, 8, 11.


alg II -   Test day!


alg I -   Warm up 21 on systems; kahoot on systems; creating systems with partners

thursday 11/30

alg II hp-   unit test day     the scores look good!


alg II -  we prepped for the test tomorrow.  Good luck!


alg I - Hw review, partner work on a line having only one slope.  Hw is to finish the handout.

Wednesday 11/29

alg II hp -  Review for test today.  Unit test tomorrow.  See the guide for practice problems




alg II -  Today was our performance task.  Well done!




alg I - We had group work on a math task about a toaster company.  Hw is p. 379 #4, 5

algebra II polynomial test period 2

If you are in period 1, you are looking at the wrong review guide.  Read an earlier post.


the period 2 test will have 8-9 problems


solving a polynomial function - 3
factoring a polynomial -1 to 2
graphing a polynomial function - 1
application of a polynomial -1
writing an equation from solutions and y-int. - 1
using a 2 variable equation - 1


Here are some problems in the book that you can look at:

p. 226 #1, 4
p. 227 #17, 20, 21
p. 228 #23, 24
p. 229 #34, 35
p. 231 #8

Tuesday 11/28

alg II hp -   today was the perf task!  Review tonight for test on Thursday.


alg II -  We had some practice on the whiteboards as well as some practice on applications.  Tomorrow is the perf task and test on Friday.



alg I -    More coin problems and notes on systems of equations.   Hw is p. 372 #7, 8 10.   

Monday 11/27

alg II hp -   Most of class was dedicated to factoring polynomials and writing factored equations from graphs with multiplicity using the whiteboards.  We also did some graphing calc work adjusting window set and table set functions.  Perf task tomorrow and look at review guide for test on Thursday.



alg II -   It was our final day on the project.  They look good!  Perf task on Wednesday and test on Friday.


alg I -  Warm up 20, a math task on skateboard sales, and closed with a circle on improving the class.

algebra II review guide for poly test

The test is scheduled for the Thursday after TG, which I think is 11/30/17.  There are a lot of questions that I would like to put on it but due to time it may only be about 8-9 questions.  However, I will list a question or two that will be on the perf task as well since that could be a hard assessment.


solving polynomial equations (factoring/ synthetic division/ quad formula) - 3

graphing a polynomial function from description (using end behavior, multiplicity, y-int) - 1

naming a function even, odd, neither with evidence - 1

determining degree of a polynomial using graphing calc. and r-squared - 1

putting together the box and determining volume - 1

determining factors of a polynom. using synthetic division - 1

solving a 2 variable equation (in function notation) when given a value - 1

 write an equation from solutions in factored form-1



problems from book to look at:

p. 177 #17, 18
p. 184 #5, 6, 13, 26, 36, 46, 52
p. 194 #10, 12, 20, 51
p. 202 #15, 16, 47
p. 216 #3-8, 39-42, 52
p. 224 #23, 18

Tues/ wed 11/21 and 11/22

Hope you all enjoy a very nice TG weekend with friends and family.


alg II hp -   Getting ready for our end of the unit assessments (perf task and unit test).  We reviewed the quiz and also tried to write another polynomials from solutions.  Seems like calculation errors are unavoidable!  We finished by doing #23 on p. 224.   Wednesday p. 231 #8 No hw.


alg II -  We started our project on Polynomial Rorschac drawings.  Due at the end of class on Monday.




alg I -   Day 2 and 3 of our linear logo project.  due at the end of class on Wednesday.

Monday 11/20/17

alg II hp-  After our writing prompt, we took notes on the Even vs Odd behaviors in section 4.8.  Hw is p. 217  #39-42.



alg II -  We took our notes on the Rational Root Theorem and practiced on page 202 #9. 11,
 13,15.  Finish for hw.


alg I -   We started our logo project today.  It is due on Wednesday. 

Friday 11/17

alg II hp -   Took our last polynom. quiz on solving equations and writing from solutions.  Also did #52 on p. 218 and #44 on p.  203.  Started the class by writing an equation in factored form from a graph that has multiplicity.


alg II -  took our quiz on factoring polynomials.


alg I  -  took our unit test on linear functions.  Many did well, but some need to see me about re-takes.  If you missed, you will make it up on Monday.

Thursday 11/16

alg II hp =  Wrote the equation for a polynomial from a graph that had multiplicity and reviewed the hw.  Had a kahoot on Poly. factorization.  Finished with the hardest problem of the semester #55, p. 218.  No hw, quiz tomorrow.


alg II -   Worked on finding solutions from factors of a polynomial, including imaginary solutions.  /?#4, 10 in Holt book.  Had a kahoot to close the class on factoring polynomials.  No hw but quiz tomorrow.


alg I   warm up 18 and review for test tomorrow.

Wednesday 11/15

alg II hp -  Besides reviewing the hw, we did #26 from the same page 194 and reviewed conjugates and how to write an equation given one of the conjugates.  We also did $51 to end the class. Hw is p. 195 #11, 27, 32.


alg II -  Today we started with #6 on p. 194 on how to solve a polynom using factoring.  We went over the hw and finished with notes on writing an equation from solutions.  No hw.


alg I-  Today we had our performance task on graphing linear functions.

Tuesday 11/14

alg II hp -  We started with #47 in 4-6 and then reviewed the hw.  We did 2 more problems that involved finding the conjugate and making equations.  Hw is p. 194 #13, 18, 23, 25



alg II -  We started with p. 194 #3 and then reviewed hw.  We continued factoring on p. 184 #15, 16, 30, 31, 35, 40, 41, 57.  Finish for hw.


alg I -  After reviewing the hw and review guide, we did 2 math tasks and turned them in.

Monday 11/13

alg II hp -  notes on solving using rational root theorem; hw is p. 194; I can't remember which problems but I think there was about 5 of them.  Sorry!


alg II -  notes on factoring poynomials; hw is p. 184 #5-10, 13.


alg I -   notes on isolating y in an equation in standard form; hw is p.  368 #1abc, 2ab, 3ab. 4.

review guide for alg I linear functions test

Hi alg. I-ers,
We have our unit test on Friday November 17th.  It should be about 10 questions.

Here are the concepts on the test
graphing equations - 3
writing equations from data/ graph - 3
slope of a graph - 1
applications of linear functions - 2
isolating a variable in an equation


If you want to look at problems in the book, here are some I found:

p. 330 #1abc, 3, 10
p. 351 #7, 8
p. 355 #3
p. 360 #1abc, 2ab, 3ab, 8, 10
p. 366 #2

Thursday 11/9

Enjoy your your holiday and weekend.



alg II hp -  district assessment; no hw




alg II -district assessment; no hw



alg I -  district assessment;. no hw

Wednesday 11/8

alg II hp -   Today we reviewed hw and then took our quiz on dividing and factoring polynomials.  Hw is p. 194 #2-7


alg II -   Today we reviewed hw from yesterday and took our quiz on Pascal's triangle and dividing polynomials


alg I -   After hw review, we took our quiz on writing and graphing linear equations.  hw is p. 362#28-31

tuesday 11/7

alg II hp - quiz tomorrow on factoring and polynomial division.  Today we went over #39 p. 178, reviewed the hw, did whiteboard exercises on factoring and dividing, hw is p. 185 #51-55.


alg II -  We reviewed the hw, took notes on synthetic division, practiced for our quiz tomorrow and hw is p. 177 #11-16.



alg I -  We reviewed our task from Monday, did whiteboard exercises on graphing and writing linear equations, hw is p. 360 #1-3 (abcd only), 6, 8, 10.


period 6 -  Took notes on writing equations from data sets and had 5 problems for hw.

Monday 11/6

Hi -   sub day so I could watch my daughter.


alg II hp -   you did 12 factoring problems in section 4.4.  It was due at the end of the period; some did not get it in, so please do so ASAP.  If you missed, do any 12 in that section.


alg II -   You had to do problems 5-10 in section 4.3.  also due at end of class.  Make it up if you missed today.


alg I -  Mr Russell had a warm up and math task.  He then assigned from the book, p. 366 #1-2.  Due Friday.

Friday 11/3

alg II hp -  Today we started with #23, 24, 28, 37 in section 4.3,  We took notes on factoring polynomials and did problems #13, 15, 26, 39-41 on p.  184.  We will do more problems on this page on Monday.


alg II -  We took notes on dividing polynomials using long division.  Finished class with our quiz on mult/ sub/ graphing polynomials.



alg I -  After turning in our work for the week, we got notes on equations of lines.  In groups we did a math task and turned it in.  Quiz on Wednesday.

Thursday 11/2

alg II hp =  started by completing the notes from yesterday on synthetic division.  We then put it to use by doing p. 177 #12, 14, 18.  Hw is p. 184 # 5-7 on factoring.



alg II p -  Quiz tomorrow!  Finished the Pascal's Triangle notes and did 2 of those problems.  No hw.  look at p. 188 #6-8 for tomorrow's quiz.
subtracting, multiplying and graphing polynomials.



alg I -   did p. 351 #7, 8 and warm up 16.  due tomorrow.

wed 11/1

alg II hp -   Today we revisited geometry by doing #54 on pg. 172.  After reviewing the hw, we took notes on synthetic division.  We did not finish them so we will save that practice until tomorrow, however, if you did not do last night's long division, do it tonight.




alg Ii -  Class started with #56 on p. 172, creating a volume equation for a geometrical figure.  After looking at #45  from last night's hw, we looked at raising a binomial to the 6th power by hand and then by using Pascal's Triangle.  We are in the midst of finishing this so no hw.  Some of you can make up late work!




alg I -  We reviewed #10 from yesterday's hw and then did a math task on cell phone plans.  Hw is to finish the task if you did not do so yet.

Tuesday 10/31

alg II hp -  Besides our quiz, we did another regression model and also a warm up on increasing/ decreasing.  Took notes on dividing poly.s and hw is p. 177 #7-10.




alg II -   After reviewing the hw, we did a warm up on factoring poly.s and graphing poly.s using end behavior.  Hw is p. 171 #30. 39, 41,,45.



alg I -  We had a WODB about graphs.  We did #1-2 on p. 337 together and then we worked in pairs on p. 339 #6-8, 10.  Finish for hw.

Monday 10/30

alg II hp -  Quiz tomorrow on End behavior, subtracting polynomials, mult poly.s but no Pascal triangle.  Today we started with p. 172 #56 and also 57, 58.  After that there were 8 problems around the room on graphing, solving, factoring polynomials, as well as writing equations from solutions.




alg II -  We had a long class but I think it went very well.  We had a warm up on solving quadratics and graphing polynomials using end behavior.  We partnered up with whiteboards and added, subtracted and multiplied polynomials.  Hw is p. 170  #6, 9, 10, 19.



alg I -   warm up #14; p. 330  #1bc, 3, 4 both due on Friday


period 6: notes on graphing using intercepts and 5 problems for hw instead of above problems.

Friday 10/27

alg II hp -  Despite the short class, we did quite a bit.  Practiced our regression of cubic function using the graphing calc.  We also did #31 in section 4-1 and #46 in section 4-2.  Lastly, we took notes on Pascal's Triangle and did #45 and 46 in section 4-6.  Finish for hw.


alg II -  did a warm up on solving quadratics and Took our pretest on the unit.  No hw.



alg I -  warm up 14 and turned in work.  No hw.

thursday 10/26

alg II hp -  Great day of knowledge!  We worked on writing the polynomial from complex solutions and writing an equation from 3 points (graph calc makes it nice).  Had some whiteboard problems on operations with polynomials and factoring.  Hw is p. 170   # 9, 21, 22, 25.     



alg II -   Got deeper into end behavior with some whiteboard practice (with some factoring).  Hw is p. 162 #14, 17-19, 21, 25, 30.



alg I -  We did warm up 13, a pre test on the new unit, notes on slope and hw is p. 323-24 #2-5

Wednesday 10/25

Very short day but we tried to be as productive as possible.

alg II hp -    We did #9, 10 and did a WODB on end behavior.  We sharpened up our notes on end behavior and added graphing.  hw is p. 162 #27, 28, 33, 37.


alg II -    We had some video/ notes on end behavior and graphing a polynomial.  No hw


alg I -   WE did a math task on squares today and had mid-semester conferences.  No hw.  Task due on Friday though.

period 6 - line of best fit activity due on Friday.

Tuesday 10/24

alg II hp -  Travolta vs. Stallone!  First day of end behavior of polynomials.  We also did #50 on
 p. 195.  Hw is p. 162 #11, 13, 17, 19, 21.


alg II -  reviewed the perf task and test.  Did #50 on p. 195.  Factor practice.  Hw is the 5 factor problems that were on the board.


alg I -  unit test day.  Last day of the graphing unit.

Monday 10/ 23

alg II hp -  We reviewed our unit test from Friday and took our pre-test of the new unit.  Hw is to factor the 5 polynomials that I put on the board.


alg II -  We took our unit test today.  If you missed it, you will make it up tomorrow or when you return.  No hw.


alg I -   We prepared for tomorrow's test on graphing.  We had a line of best fit problem and we graphed many equations using the whiteboards.   Hw is to study using the review guide.

Review Guide for algebra I periods 4-6

There are 10 problems on the unit test on graphing

3- graphing situations

3 - graphing equations

4 - making a scatterplot, finding the equation for a line of best fit, making predictions


Here are some sample problems

1.   graph:  y = -4x + 5
2.  graph:  8x - 2y = 15
3.  graph: y = x^2 - 3x - 7
4.  create a graph for revenue vs. sandwich sales where each sandwich costs $4.50
5.  create a graph for distance vs. time for a runner going up a mountain and then down it.
6.  create a graph for the Pico bus going from Westwood to SM and making 10 stops.
7.  For the scatterplot, go to p. 257 in the book and do #3, 4.

Friday 10/20

alg II hp -- First unit test!  Well done.   New seats on Monday.



alg II -   Performance task on quadratics.  Unit test on Monday.


alg I - More review for our test on Tuesday.  No hw but get ready for the test.  Check out the review guide on another post.

Thursday 10/ 19

alg II hp -  Looks like we had an application on determining if a quad function can produce possible solutions.  Finished with a sorting activity to determine best strategy to solve. 


alg II -  Unit review and quad application problems.  Check out the review guide to prepare for the test.


alg I -   We did another scatterplot, line of best fit, equation activity and added residuals to the mix.  Make sure you finish your parent function sketches by Friday.

Period 2 Alg II quadratics study guide

Looks like we will have 6-8 questions on our quadratics test.

On it, you will show that you can:

solve any quadratic equation - both real and imaginary answers
graph any quadratic equation
solve a quadratic application problem by developing a strategy (table, guess and check, create equation, graph) and find a solution
write an equation given the solutions of the function
be able to graph a function given the transformations to the parent function


Some application possibilities are:

finding the maximum height of a projectile
finding how long a projectile is in the air
building a pen from fencing to hold your elephants and snakes

1. Write an equation that has solutions x = -4, 6
2. solve:  x^2 = -8x -15
3. solve:  y =  2x^2 +19x + 24
4. solve:  x^2 -10x = 11
5. solve:  2(x+2)^2 = 22
6. Find domain and range for y = -x^2 +6
7. graph:  f(x) = -3x^2 + 12x -5
8. How high does a ball go up if its path is modeled by h(x) = -16x^2 + 160x   where x is horizontal distance and h is height.
9.   You have 1,000 feet of fencing to make 2 pens to hold animals.  What is the maximum area you can make from this amount of fencing.

Wednesday 10/ 17

alg II hp -  Big review day for our test on Friday.   We looked a little slow, especially on graphing and factoring.    Check out the guide and you can ask questions tomorrow.  See you then. 




alg II -   Did a bunch of whiteboard exercises to review the unit. Also looked at probelems #58, 60 in the text on p. 128.   Hw is p. 128  #39, 40.




alg I -  Small bit of review from yesterday's handout.  We also took notes on parent functions and did some practice on graphing when you realize that an equation is a parent function.

Tuesday 10/17

alg II hp -  Great job on the performance task!  Lots of discourse, perseverance and algebra.  WEll done.  Practice the problems on the review guide.




alg II -  We did more quadratic applications in preparation for the performance task.  Hw p. 128 #39, 40.





alg I -

Monday 10/ 16

alg II hp -  We looked at writing equations from pure imaginary solutions in a quicker fashion.  We also did problems 1, 2 and 4 on the review guide.  Hw - make sure you are doing the problems on the review guide.


alg II -   We are working on our applications for quadratics.  We did problems in the Holt book  P. 361  #31, 32, 36 and 37.  We started with a warm up on graphing and solving quadratics.  No hw but make sure you can solve quad equations for both real and imaginary solutions.


alg I -  Periods 4 and 6:   p. 200 #8-10


period 5 -  You worked in groups on the handout "  Heartbeats/ Shake it Up.  Have it finished by Friday.

review Guide for alg II HP on quadratics

The test next Friday 10/20 for quadratics should have around 10 problems on it.

Main concepts

being able to find the vertex of a function using algebra (-b/2a)

being able to graph using vertex or standard form
be able to solve any quadratic (R or i  solutions)
be able to write a quadratic given solutions and another point (like y-int.)
be able to write a quad equation from points that are not solutions
be able to do operations with i, including rationalizing the denominator
be able to solve a non-linear system
be able to set up an equation and solve a quad application problem


Here are a few sample problems

1. Write the function for a quadratic with x-intercepts at (6, 0) and (-2, 0) and has a y-int = 3

1. Write the function for a quadratic with the vertex at (-4, 5) containing the point (2, -11).
2. Write an equation that has solutions x = 1/2, 5
3. write a quad function that has solutions x = 2 + 4i, 2 - 4i
4.     (5, -3), (6, 3) and (1, 13) are points on a parabola.  Write the function that would include these points
5. solve:  x^2 = -8x -15
6. solve:  y =  2x^2 +19x + 24
7. solve:  x^2 -10x = 11
8. How high does a ball go up if its path is modeled by h(x) = -16x^2 + 160x   where x is horizontal distance and h is height.
9.  Check out some of the elimination problems in section 3.5 solving non linear systems
10. 10. simplify  (3+i) / (i-9)
11.   You have 1,000 feet of fencing to make 2 pens to hold animals.  What is the maximum area you can make from this amount of fencing.

Friday 10/13

alg II hp -  We tried another quadratic sequence and looked at multiple ways to find a function..  We also took a diagnostic test to see what speed we are operating at.



alg II -  WE did #42-45 in section 3.4.  No hw.   test next week.


alg I -  Quiz on graphing and we turned in work.  No hw.

thursday 10/ 12

alg II hp - We did #69 on page 169 as well as #33, 34.  Took our quiz on solving quads with non integer solutions.  Hw is the 4 "i" problems on the board.



alg II -  Fun day in the library- 2 Desmos games.  Hw is p. 128 #35-37, 42.




alg I -  After we reviewed the Line of Best fir from yesterday, we worked in groups on the 4Situations handout- due tomorrow.

Wednesday 10/11

14 minute classes.  Wow!  We did our best.



alg II hp -  reviewed hw and tried to do a quad sequence.  Quiz Tomorrow.


alg II -  we did p. 118  #69.  Quiz on graphing Friday.



alg I - Went over #2 and 3 from Tuesday.  Did one Line of Best Fit problem.  Quiz Friday so make sure you are ready.

tuesday 10/ 10

alg II hp -  After the hw review, we practiced some quadratic inequalities and then wrote an equation from from complex answers.  Last part of class, we practiced simplifying i and rationalizing a denominator with i.  Hw is p. 151 #3-6, 14.


alg II -  Happy B Day, Keyhan!  Couple of quadratic videos + p/ 118 #68.  Hw is p. 128 #47-50, 59.



alg I -    Today we went over the side 2 of yesterday's handout, the frequency table.  We then did a problem on Bangadesh that required a frequency table.  There were 7 problems posted around the room.  Complete those and turn in on Friday.

Monday 10/9

alg II hp -  We started today by making sure that we know how to simplify correctly a rational/ radical expression.  We also finished the Illustrative activity from Friday using a system.  Last part of class was using the whiteboards to solve and find range of a function.  Hw is p. 136 #17, 18, 34, 60.




alg II - Started off the class with more (again!) practice of applications of quadratics -  finding max height and time it was in the air.  We reviewed the quiz and them took notes on the quad formula.  Hw is p. 127 #5-7.  Try to use the quad formula.


alg I -  We did 2 assignments;  p. 270 #4-6 and a handout on basketball stats.

Friday 10/6

alg II hp -  Today we solved an equation that involved absolute value, took notes on non-linear systems, did #4 and 15 in section 3.5.  Finished class with an Illustrative exercise on writing equations.  No hw but make sure you can simplify a radical especially for imaginary solutions.




alg II -  Besides being Chance's B Day, we also did another "when does it hit the ground?" problem, a kahoot and took out second quadratic quiz.  No hw.





alg I -   Another turn at Graphingstories.com where we graph situations.  No hw but if you are missing recent hw, do it and turn it in ASAP.

Thursday 10/5

alg II hp-   After looking at the hw, we played with  completing the square.  Not neccessary for this unit but will be helpful in conics.  No hw.


alg II -    started with another "how long is it in the air?" problem and then had a kahoot.  Hw is p. 109 #50-53, 65acdf.



alg I -  warm up 8 on graphing;  handout on taking a data set and making a graphical representation.

Wednesday 10/4

alg II hp -  We started by writing an equation using imaginary roots (also had a quad video as well)  In groups, we worked on p. 128 #35-38, 43, 49, 54.  Due tomorrow.



alg II -  We looked at finding the time that an arrow was in the air using its quadratic model.  We finished in groups on p. 109 #39, 40, 55-58, 63in text; finish for hw.


alg I -   We had another warm up on graphing equations and then we worked on a handout on scatterplots (height vs shoe size).  Both due on Friday.

Tuesday 10/3

alg II HP -   Started class with p. 109 #41, 43, 52 on how to work with imaginary numbers    i^2 = -1
  We then took complex solutions and wrote equations that would match them.  Hw is p. 127  #3-6, 20- 21, 29-32



alg II -   We left this world to look at the imaginary universe-whoa!   Notes on 3.2 (imaginary numbers)  Took notes on 3.2  and hw is p. 109 #4-7.  We also looked at p. 101 #65.



alg I - p. 233 #3, 9, 10, 13

Friday 9/29

alg II hp =   3.2 practice and quiz on solving quadratics - scores look good!


alg II -   more 3.1 practice on p. 100 #39-45.  Practice factoring if you need more practice.



alg I -

Monday 10/ 2

alg II hp -  Today was fun!  We were in the library doing 2 Desmos games on quadratics as well as some time on geogebra's 3-d calculator.



alg II -  Thanks to Justin, we had some whiteboard practice on transformations and find solutions.  Finished class with group work on p. 100 #47-53 odds and #56.



alg I -    Today we examined scatterplots and made note of correlation.  We wrote stories and showed what they would look like on a graph.  Finally, hw is p. 258 #6.

Thursday 9/ 28

Hey, I am out today!  At a conference and will return tomorrow. 
Sub has the work to give you.  If you missed, check in with a friend to see what you missed.
Paz.

Wednesday 9/27

alg II hp -  More practice on the graphing calc using stat plot and finding the curve of best fit.  WE also looked at the area of an mulit- animal pen.  Unfortunately, we did not finish the notes on 3.2 .  No hw.


alg II -  Hw is p. 84 #1-5  odds.  We took our quiz on 2.1/2.2. 




alg I -   We started with p. 216 #9.  After we worked on graphingstories.com putting together graphs based on situations.  We took notes on mean, median and mode.  Hw is p. 220-222 #2, 4, 6. 

tuesday 9/26

alg II hp -   We watched Emily quote the quad formula; here is the link-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1q1pPI79TY
We also reviewed the hw and did #23-24 together as a class.  For the rest of class, we did p. 100 #26-28, 31, 34, 42, 45, 58


alg II -  started with #73 on p. 63, reviewed the hw  and took 3.1 notes.  Finished class with p. 99 #2-5, 13, 15, 17


alg I -  We reviewed yesterday's handout and the test from last week.  p. 211-213 #1-3 for hw.

Monday 9/26

alg II hp -  Started the class with some time on the graphing calc, looking at p. 81 #27.  We followed it with a WODB on quad equations.  Took 3.1 notes on how to solve quadratics.  Hw is p. 99 #2-5, 14.


alg II -  Today we had a warm up on graphing quadratics (we looked rusty!).  After that, we did the 2.1/2.2 quiz in the textbook. p. 66,  #2-10 evens and #14.  Finish for hw.



alg I -   If you missed the test on Friday, you made it up today.  People got back into their groups from last Wednesday and finished the handout.  And we took a pre test on our new unit, Graphing.
no hw.

Friday 9/22

alg II hp-  We did the best we could without our computers.  We had 2 kahoots, reviewed the hw and did #10, 12 on p.80 in text.  No hw.



alg II -  We were able to review the hw as well as look at the swimmer problem on p. 62 #49




alg I -  Today was our unit test for linear equations!  No hw; monday we will finish that activity that we started on Wednesday.

Wednesday 9/20

alg II hp -  reviewed problem 5 from p. 84, took the quiz, finished with the work p. 62  #49, 51, 52.




alg II -   We did problems 25 and 26 on p. 52, and p. 54 #45 as a class.  After getting notes on 2.2, we tried p. 61 #3-5, 21`-23 as hw.





alg I -  Today we were in groups working on a math task about building functions.

alg I syllabus

Algebra I 2017-2018  - Mr. Parker and Mr. Russell    

Room: L109                 395-3204 Phone extension: 71-159

Email:        tparker@smmusd.org     Email is the best way to contact us!!

 arussell@smmusd.org

Blog: sweetmathguavas.blogspot.com –check for hw

ELECTRONICS POLICY – No PHONES/ iPODS!!

Both will be taken and given to house offices.

Please get a calculator if you need one!!  No phones can be used.

 

Beware:  Any senior missing more than 120 classes, will not be eligible to walk the stage at graduation.  This includes excused absences.

Curriculum:

Becoming the Algebra rock stars that you always dreamed of by mastering:

Solving Functions (many kinds!)      Graphing    System of Equations

***  Main Objectives -Standards of Mathematical Practice!!

·        Don’t give up without giving it your best effort

·        Be able to explain your thinking to others and understand theirs

·        Be able to apply math in real world contexts

Important: Every STEM class is built on this one!!

EXPECTATIONS:

• To be responsible for completing work.  You can always email your peers or teachers if you are absent.  Try not to be absent.
• To participate in class.  The more engaged you are in the class, the more you will learn and the easier the class will be.
• To come to class with the best attitude you can bring, and I’ll do the

same.

• Take responsibility for your actions!  You will be an adult soon!

Parents:  Check Illuminate every week with your child.  It is updated frequently.  If you don’t know the codes, contact your child’s advisor for instructions. 

RULES:

NO: walking in front of the teacher during instruction, electronic devices, cursing, eating/drinking, gum chewing, interrupting, hitting, teasing, tardiness, yelling, leaving seat, throwing things,  disruption or disrespect.

CONSEQUENCES:

Prompt, seat change, call home, send to house office, class detention, Sat. school, Suspension.

Materials for EACH class:  pencils, math notebook, a math folder or binder, calculator, workbook, and this syllabus.  BRING THEM!

Textbook:   CME Alg I with online resources

GRADING - Your scores on the following will determine grades:

                   A=90-100

Work                     25%            B=80-89

Tests/ projects                         40%                      C=70-79

Quizzes/ performance tasks     20%                      D = 60-69

Final                                        15%                      F below 60

         

                                                 

CLASSWORK AND HOMEWORK: the biggest factor in your grades!!!

There will be homework 4-5 times a week.  We will collect some of it at the end of the week, some at the end of class.  You may still turn it in the next week for 50-75% credit.  No homework can be turned in more than 1 weeks late.

***      If you are having issues, we can help you: during office hours or by emails.

OFFICE HOURS:  Lunch- M, Tu, Th.  Afterschool – Tu-Th

QUIZZES/ TESTS/ FINAL:

• We usually give 2-3 quizzes and a test a month.  In addition to these, there will be a final in January and in June.  You will take a performance task with every unit.  For these, you will work with a partner and be allowed to use your notes.
• If you miss a test, you will make it up the day you return.  Anyone who fails a test is expected to make test corrections outside of class in my room.

Assistance:

·        See your teacher during office hours.

·        Go to SAMOHI  afterschool tutoring (Tues, Thurs).

·        Look up videos on Youtube.com .  Khan Academy is good!!

·        Www.collabalgebra2018.weebly.com  Mr. Russell’s website

alg II syllabus

Algebra II  2017-2018  - Mr. Parker                 

Room L109                  395-3204 Phone extension: 71-159

Email: tparker@smmusd.org Email is the best way to contact me!!

Blog:  sweetmathguavas.blogspot.com – check for announcements or hw

ELECTRONICS POLICY – No PHONES/ iPODS!!

Both will be taken and given to house offices.

Please get a calculator if you need one!!  No phones can be used.  TIs are good.  The textbook room has them.   Desmos.com has a graphing calculator on it as well.

 

Beware:  Any senior missing more than 120 classes, will not be eligible to walk the stage at graduation.  This includes excused absences.

Curriculum:

Mastering the following and being able to apply:

Transformations            Solving Polynomials               

Rational Equations                  Radical equations                              Logarithms

Statistics                        Trigonometry                          Conic Sections    

Standards  of  Mathematical Practice

·        Solve problems without giving up

·        Be able to communicate your math ideas to others

·        Be able to solve real world problems

EXPECTATIONS:

• To be responsible for completing work and your own actions.
• Work with others.  It is part of the standards of mathematical practice to share your thought process.
• To participate in class.  The more engaged you are in the class, the more you will learn and the easier the class will be.
• Be on time!

RULES:

NO: electronic devices, cursing, eating/drinking, gum chewing, interrupting, hitting, teasing, tardiness, yelling, leaving seat, throwing things, walking in front of the teacher during instruction, disruption or disrespect.

CONSEQUENCES:

Prompt, seat change, call home, send to house office, class detention, sat school. Suspension.

Materials for EACH class:  pencils, math notebook, a math folder or binder, calculator, straight edge, graph paper, workbook and this syllabus.  BRING THEM!

Textbook:  Big Ideas Algebra 2

GRADING - Your scores on the following will determine grades:

                   A=90+

Work                                        25%                      B=80-89

Tests/ projects                         35%                      C=70-79

Quizzes/ performance tasks     20%                      D = 60-69

Final                                       20%                     F below 60

                                     

The final is usually very difficult.  Prepare for it!

Students/ Parents:  Check Illuminate every week with your child.  It is updated frequently.  If you don’t know the codes, contact your child’s advisor for instructions. 

HOMEWORK:

There will be homework 4-5 times a week. Homework will be checked randomly for completion 2-3 times a week.  Students who do hw consistently, do well in my class.  Check the blog to see which problems were assigned.

***    If you are having problems, I can help you during office hours (m, Tue, Th at lunch and Tue-Thurs after school)

 I also return emails for assistance.

QUIZZES/ TESTS/ FINAL:

·         I usually give 2-4 quizzes and a test a month.  In addition to these, there will be a final in January and in June.  Projects can be counted as tests as well. You will take a performance task with every unit.  For these, you will work with a partner and be allowed to use your notes.

·         If you miss a test, you will make it up the day you return.  Anyone who fails a test can make test corrections.

Assistance:

·        See your teacher during office hours.

·        Go to afterschool tutoring (Mon-Thurs.)  See  schedule.

HP alg II syllabus

Algebra II- HP 2017-2018  - Mr. Parker                

Room L109                  395-3204 Phone extension: 71-159

Email: tparker@smmusd.org Email is the best way to contact me!!

Blog:  sweetmathguavas.blogspot.com – videos, hw, review guides

ELECTRONICS POLICY – No PHONES/ iPODS!!

Both will be taken and given to house offices.

Please get a calculator if you need one!!  No phones can be used.  TIs and Casio are good.  I have some loaners. Desmos.com is a good online calculator.

 

OBJECTIVES:  Mastering the following and being able to apply:

Transformations            Solving quadratics and Polynomials          

Rational Equations                  Radical equations                              Logarithms

Statistics                        Trigonometry                          Conic Sections

         

***  Standards of Mathematical Practice (The REAL focus):

  Don’t give up, explain your thinking, apply math in real world contexts, using patterns

EXPECTATIONS:

• To be responsible for completing work and your own actions.
• This class is the link to calculus and is very rigorous to prepare you for it.
• To participate in class.  The more engaged you are in the class, the more you will learn and the easier the class will be.
• Be on time!

RULES:

NO:  walking in front of the teacher during instruction, eating/drinking, gum chewing, interrupting, hitting, tardiness, disruption or disrespect.

CONSEQUENCES:

Prompt, seat change, call home, send to house office, class detention, Sat school. Suspension.

Materials for EACH class:  pencils, math notebook/ folder/ binder, calculator, straight edge, graph paper and this syllabus.  BRING THEM!

Textbook:  Big Ideas Algebra 2; Ron Larson

GRADING - Your scores on the following will determine grades:

                  A=90+

Homework/ POUs                    20%                      B=80-89

Tests/ projects                         40%                      C=70-79

Quizzes/ performance tasks     20%                      D = 60-69

Final                                       20%                      F below 60          

The final is usually very difficult.  Prepare for it!

Students/ Parents:  Check Illuminate every week with your child.  It is updated frequently.  If you don’t know the codes, contact your child’s advisor for instructions. 

HOMEWORK:

There will be homework 4-5 times a week. Homework will be checked randomly for completion 2-3 times a week.  Students who do hw consistently will succeed in my class.  If you miss an assignment without a valid excuse, you can still turn it in by the end of the week for partial credit.

OFFICE HOURS:  Lunch M, Tu, Th.  After school on Tu-Th.

QUIZZES/ TESTS/ FINAL:

·        I usually give 2-4 quizzes and a test a month.  In addition to these, there will be a final in December and in June.  Projects can be counted as tests or quizzes as well. You will take a performance task with every unit.  For these, you will work with a partner and be allowed to use your notes.

·        If you miss a test, you will make it up the day you return.  Anyone who fails a test can make test corrections for up to 2 tests per semester at lunch or after school.

Assistance:

·        See your teacher at lunch.

·        Go to SAMOHI afterschool tutoring.

·        Try the Khan Academy on Youtube.com

·        Be assertive!  Ask a question in front of the class!

Tuesday 9/19

Short day due to BTSN


alg II hp -   Our quiz on 2.1-2.2 is tomorrow.  Look at p. 84 if you want to brush up.  Today we also did #86 on p. 86 and did whiteboards to find the vertex in any quad form.  No hw other than to review material.


alg II -   More factor practice and we reviewed the hw from Monday.  No hw.





alg I -   Unit test this Friday-  see the study guide!   Today we reviewed the hw from yesterday and did #5, 6 on p. 170.