final review guide for algebra I

This final is 15% of your total grade.   It will be made up of 2 parts:  multiple choice and free response.

There should be 9-10 MC and around 9 free response.  Not that many problems for the time given but each will require thought and preparation.  Most of the test is focused on the work we did in linear functions/ SOEs, which was a unit that many of you did not prepare for.  Hope you do better this time.


Concepts
2 - solving a linear equation (but it is also part of SOEs)
1 - calculating slope (but this is also part of writing a linear equation)
1 - identifying slope (pos, neg, zero, undefined)
1- writing the equation for a line (but this is also part of writing a SOE)
1- knowing parallel lines have the same slope
4- solving a system of equations
1- writing a SOE with no solutions
1- writing a system from the solution
1 - graphing a scatterplot
1- writing the equation for a line of best fit
1 SOE application
1 "RACE/ /Demitri vs. Yakov" problem
1 - tabling a quadratic equation


We will have problems to do in class but here are some you can do as well.
p. 257 #3a
p. 330 #1ab
p. 361 #8
p. 366 #1
p. 378 #1, 4a
p. 381 #14a
p. 390 #1ab


videos
writing the equation for a line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j68fNHpTivQ

solving linear equations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe9frYF8Ghg&t=102s

solving a system by graphing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiCKZctQUUs

solving a system
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGjTd-UyX6o

writing a SOE from a word problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1hz8-Kri1E

Friday 12/14

All classes had their final unit test for the semsester/ calendar year.  Hope you all prepared and did well.

Now, look at the final review guides and start getting ready for that.

thursday 12/14

pre calc -  We did a tough one that probably needed change-of-base and then some whiteboard practice.  Keep working on it!





alg I -   We reviewed for tomorrow's test.  There was a warm up 18 and some whiteboard practice.  Prepare for tomorrow.

Wednesday 12/12

pre calc -  We took test questions, and did #5-14 on p. 238; Diagnostic 3 to finish the class. 




alg I -  We played SOE loteria and did a handout called the race involving SOE, linear equations and word problems.  Tomorrow is the last day to ask questions about the test!

pre calc final guide

The final is about 10 Mc and 7 free response.  The MC are 4 pts for right answers, 2 pts for wrongs.  The free responses are the typical 6 points.  The total would then be 102 points which would serve as 20% of your total grade.


Polynomials, including rational functions, are the major part of the test.(that includes factoring)

4 - finding zeros of a polynomial
2 - writing a polynomial function from a graph or description (including multiplicity)
2- knowing the parts of a rational function (asymptotes, zeros, holes)
1- factoring a polynomial (though factoring will help you with a few other problems)
1- composite function
1- writing a conic equation from description or graph (not a hyperbola)
1 - using a conic equation to determine an ordered pair on the conic (not a hyperbola)
1- log property (though knowing log props will help in another problem)
1 - solving log equation (beware unreasonable answers!)
1- the box problem
1 - knowing the parts of an exponential function (asymptote, key point, general shape of growth vs. decay)
1- writing the equation for a line (may include point-slope)


line
p. 12 #25, 27, 77, 79

composite function
p. 57 #41-44

polyniomials
p. 99 #75-76
p. 109 #9-12, 75, 79, 110
p. 125 #47, 48, 89, 94, 117
p. 140 #27, 28
p. 157 #19, 27, 29, 61

graphs of logs and exponentials
p. 190 #43, 44
p. 199 # 45, 47,

log properties
p. 208 #69, 71, 73, 76, 81

solving logs
p. 217 n#7, 27, 31, 71, 101, 110

circles
p. 643 #7, 10, 11, 23

videos
solving polynomials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oF09ATZyvE&t=1202s

solving log equations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaga-7Y44qc&list=PLCaglPiKngyvMEIh42wolkioy2gVd186R

circle equation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTVStUGC2pE

writing a linear equations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTb2-LE7StE

writing polynomial functions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6vgQEZuNKk

Tuesday 12/11

pre calc -  We took questions on the review guide, and then did a concept connection in the purple alg II book.  Test still on Friday.  Check the review guide.



alg I -    After a little line dancing, we did a concept connection p. 362 in the red book.   Test still on Friday.  Check the review guide.

Monday 1210

pre calc -   We took questions on the review guide for logs, then did 2 applications on expoential functions (Forester book #2, 3 in exponential unit)





alg I -   We looked at a video that showed systems use in trigonometry;   Mr Russell led a "football" game involving graphing and systems; we had a WODB on systems and hw is p. 391 #7, 8

friday 12/7

pre calc-   We looked at yesterday's problems and did diagnostic number 2.  Study the guide if you have time this weekend and I will start taking questions on the guide.




alg I -   We looked at our skateboard task from Thursday as well as the hw from Thursday.   After doing 3 more challenging problems, Mr Russell led a football themed contest.   The guide for the test next week is up on the blog so you can study if you want.

thursday 12/6

pre calc-   we did an application of an exponential problem after reviewing the 4 toughies.  Last part of class was the 3 toughies.  Hw if you did not finish.




alg I -   We started with a skateboard task on SOEs, then took notes on elimination method.  Hw was p. 390 #1 all.

alg I SOE review guide

This is the review guide for the system of equations/ linear function test that is on Friday 12/14.

This is the test breakdown

4 solving a system (anyway you want)
1 solving a system by graphing (no algebra, but find the intersection point)
2 system applications (real world problems)
1 writing a system based on the solution
1 writing an equation from a data set

Two of these system problems can be solved by just reading the equations.  In other words, you will be able to see that they have the same slope and there won't be a solution or that it is in point-slope and they share the same point, which of course is the solution.


Good problems in book to do to prepare
p. 361 #8
p. 366 #1
p. 373 #11abefg
p. 378 #1, 3, 4abcde, 6
p. 384 #1a
p. 390 #1abd

videos
graphing an equation  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nojSLJ9KYvQ
writing the equation for a line    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmWf_oLTNSQ
solving a system  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKqtgz2eo-Y

Wednesday 12/5

pre calc - We took our diagnostic test and then took notes on unusual log and exponential problems.  Hw is the 7 problems on toughies. 





alg I -   We had a walkabout on SOe's then notes on a new way to solve (elimination) and hw is p. 392 #10.

Log review for pre calc

Ok this is the final unit test (THERE IS STILL A FINAL!)

There will be 11 questions, though 1 will be from the conics unit

3 - simplifying log expressions (3.3)

1 - writing the inverse function of a function

2 - solving log equations (3.4)

1 - solving exponential equation (3.4)

1 - application of a log or exponential function

1 - finding asymptotes of a log or exponential graph

1 - finding domain and range of a log or exponential graph

1 - blast from the past - Completing the square and graphing a conic

Could be some extra credit as well.

Here are the problems in the book
p. 67 #28-30
p. 190 # 41, 43, 49, 81
p. 199 #45, 47, 49
p. 207 #41, 43, 71, 81, 91, 97,
p. 217 #23-31 odds, 77, 97, 101
p. 643 #23, 25

There is also a few times that CHANGE OF BASE will come into play; there are not any of those problems in our book but be ready for them anyway.  something like:
log4 x = log3 7  solve for x.


Videos:
solving equations:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnhFneOz6n8
properties:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRB1hBi_9cg&t=14s

Tuesday 12/04

pre calc -   We finished the India vs. China problem, did 6 log property problems on whiteboards and 7 problems that were projected on the board.  See me if you missed today as the work was turned in. 





alg I -   After warm up 16, we did a task on SOEs called :Lines that Intersect.  Due Friday.

Monday 12/03

Sorry for the late post...


pre calc -  We did 6 problems involving log properties and then started a China vs. India task that we will finish tomorrow.



alg I -   We worked through an easy systems money problem and then in groups worked on a systems problem comparing 2 pool options (Summer Swimming).  It was turned in at the end of class.

friday 11/30

pre calc -  We went over the hw and did 2 problems on log properties.  No hw.



alg I -   We did warm up 16 on graphs and turned in.  Finished class with the Battleship problem.  No hw.

thursday 11/29

pre calc -   We reviewed yesterday's work and then did whiteboard exercises on solving equations and rules of exponents;  After taking notes on log properties, we did p. 207  # 5, 7, 13, 15, 37-42.




alg i -   we had warm up 15, then took our quiz on linear functions.  Finished the class with the Battleship activity.   Work due tomorrow.

wed 11/28

pre calc =   p. 189 #21-27 odds, p. 200 # 55-57;   no hw but make sure you can transform!!




alg I -   We had p. 366 #1-2 and p. 379 #4abd   Quiz tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday/ Tuesday 11/26-11/27

pre calc-  Did some whiteboard exercises on solving log and exponential equations;  took notes on log vs. exponential graphs;   did a task involving 3 conics.




alg I -    We had a lot to do in our 90 minutes.  We took notes on SOEs and then did 3 stations;  then we had races and graphed the races.   Quiz on linear functions this week.

Wednesday 1121

This was an early dismissal day



pre calc-   Period 2 looked at an alg II exponential problem and then went into bonus time;   period 4 had to review the test and take the pre test before bonus time.


Enjoy the holiday!

Monday and Tuesday 11/19 and 11/20

Flex time -     pre calc did perf tasks that could count as quizzes;   algebra I could work on their projects



pre calc-   conics challenge;  pre test for our next unit;   The next unit is our last for the semester and it is exponential functions and logarithms.   We were also on Desmos.com working on graph transformations.

algebra I -     we worked on our linear logo project;   due Wednesday

thursday 11/16

pre calc -   reviewed for our test tomorrow; check out the review guide.   see you then.




alg I -   We reviewed the quiz and yesterday's hw;  notes on point-slope vs. slope-intercept.  Hw is p. 361 #14, 17, 18, 19, 23.  Work due on fridays.

Wednesday 11/14/18

pre calc-   After test questions, we did a circle equation and tried to avoid the "quicksand."  We finished with a hyperbola question.  Hw is to study for test on Friday.




alg I -    We finished our task from Tuesday and took a short quiz.  Hw is p. 361 #8-10, 13.  Due Friday.

Monday 11/13/18

pre calc -  Started by deriving the general equation for a circle and then finished with a concept connection on water skiing and conics.   Test this Friday.






alg I -    We had 6 problems around the room on using a data set to equations.   In the last part of class, we started a concept connection which we will finish tomorrow.  Quiz on graphing linear functions tomorrow as well.

pre calc conics review guide

We will have our next unit test on Friday 11/16 on conic sections.
There should be about 8 conics problem and 1 problem from the last unit as well.

Identifying the center, vertex, co-vertex and asymptotes from a graph or equation - probably 3-4 MC questions

graph a conic - 2
complete the square - 1
real world application -1
use a conic equation to find a point of the graph - 1
write a conic equation based on written information about its key features -2
writing the equations for the asymptotes -1
writing a polynomials function from points on its graph - 1

You can try these problems from the book to cover most of these topics
p. 643 #8, 11, 17, 25, 27, 73
p. 653 #9, 11, 17, 23, 39, 68
p. 665 #9, 13, 16, 17, 41, 57-59
p. 98 #66

Not too much to look at given that you have a week!

Friday 11/9

pre calc -   HW review; did the matching in 9.3 #7-10; did a 6 part question on an ellipse; study guide if you have time for the test next Friday




alg I - Review the 3 problems ; warm up 13; 8 quick graphs done in a group; Quiz next Wednesday.

Thursday 11/8

I am out today at a conference but Mr Russell will be there for algebra I.  Have fun and do your best.



pre calc-  there are 7 problems that the sub will give you.  do these and turn them in.  See you Friday.




alg I -  Mr Russell wants to finish the presentations from Tuesday and there will be 2-3 word problems to do as well.

Wednesday 11/7

pre calc - Tough day today due to my absence tomorrow but we reviewed the ellipse problems from yesterday and took notes on the hyperbolas today.  Tomorrow you will do the problems -  check the  answer sheet if you get stuck.




alg I -   We reviewed the y=x line and used transformations to do quick graphs.  We ended class with notes on how to write equations.  Hw is to write equations for each of the 6 data sets on the board.  Due Friday.

Monday 11/5

pre calc -  today we started ellipses.   Notes and 6 problems on board.  Sub will have answers to those tomorrow as well as 7 more problems.




ALG I  -  A bit more quick graph practice as well as notes on linear functions/ slope and p. 331 #7abc, 8ab, and 10 for hw.  Due Friday.

Friday 11/2

pre calc -   We started with some matching on parabolas and their equations;  did #41 on p. 643 and then did one completing the square problem.   No hw.




alg I -  We finished the problems from yesterday; Did 9 problems around the room; finished class with a scatter plot task.

video for alg I transformations and parent functions

Check out this video to get help for parent functions and  transformations.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3G_OIeKfh0

Thursday 11/1

Post halloween exhaustion!    But a good effort all things considered.



pre calc -  started conics unit and circles.  Notes and practice on page 643 #1, 5, 7, 9, 10



alg I -   We are finishing our graphing unit by looking at functions and parent functions.  Warm up 12 was on graphing with the equations.  Classwork was on translating and reflecting functions with 8 problems on using those transformations.  Due Friday.

Wednesday 10/31

pre calc -   took out quiz on rational functions and grabbed notes on conics and circles.  No hw.






alg I -    started out unit on functions/ / parent functions.  hw is p. 303 #1-3, 5, 6   due Friday.

Tuesday 10/30

pre calc -   last day at working on rational functions; we reviewed yesterday's problems and did whiteboard work on the key features of a rational function.  Lastly, we took notes and did group practice on oblique asymptotes.  Quiz is tomorrow, make sure you are prepared.





alg I -    today was our performance task and last day of our graphing unit.  No hw.

Monday 10/29

pre calc -   Most of the class was taken up by the Interim Assessment, but we did review a problem from Friday and there are 2 more graphing problems for hw.






alg I -  We also took most of the period to do the Interim Assessment but we were able to look at a few problems from the unit test we just finished.

Friday 10/16

pre calc-  Another great day with the rational functons.  We did start the class by writing a system from a data set.  We had 6 problems on the board on rational functions that I will collect on Monday.
Quiz wednesday on rational functions



alg I -    We did a math task involving scatterplots and writing using ACE.  We had 5 graphing problems around the room that was turned in.

Thursday 10/25

pre calc -  Great day today!  We started with calculus limits and then did whiteboards on transformations of the parent rational function.  Closed with notes on rational functions.  No hw.





alg I -  Period 4 worked on frequency tables and scatterplots and the other classes took their unit test.
No hw.

Tuesday Wednesday 10/23 and 10/24

pre calc-  We took our test to complete our unit.   Mini unit and quiz to happen in the next week.




alg I -  Period 3 took their unit test on Tuesday but the other classes will take it tomorrow.  Period 5 and 6 did a scatterplot and frequency table with probability.

Monday 10/22

Today is a normal schedule but the next 2 days are very different than usual.  Check the website for details/ bell schedule.




pre calc-   today was a review day for our test tomorrow on polynomials.  Keep working on the problems on the review guide.





alg I -   We did another scatterplot activity and we reviewed for our test tomorrow on graphing equations and situations.  Keep working on the review guide to prepare.

Friday

pre calc = we had a warm up to prepare for the test;  questions on the review guide and we did one more modeling problem.






alg I -   we also took questions on the review guide and had a warm up on scatterplots; work turn in and a task on statistics.

Thursday 10/18

pre calc -   we were able to take questions from the review guide/ pre test.  We were also explorted the r-squared feature on the calculator (2.8).  Hw is to do problems on the review guide and bring in questions.




alg I -   we re-did our ferris wheel tasks and then looked at the hw from Wednesday.  Final part of class was the 5 problems around the room.

alg I review guide graphing

Our test is on Tuesday and it is about our graphing unit.  There should be 10-11 questions.  Good news:  you will have extra time to take this test.

4-5  graphing an equation

3 graphing a situation

1 analyzing a graph

1  line of best fit

1 finding the average


Here are some problems in the book you can do to prepare.

p. 212 #4, 5

p. 213 #3, 4, 7, 8, 9

p. 221 #4, 6

p. 257 #4

p. 282 #9

You can also graph some of the many equations from the warm ups to practice graphing using a table.  You already have the answers to those, so it will be easy to see if you did it right.  Don't forget the answers to problems in the book are in the back, so you can check your answers for those problems, too.

Wednesday 10/17

I was out at a conference today, but there was sub plans for each class


pre calc -  There was page 172 from the textbook #89, 91, 93, 95, 105, 107, 109 117, 118, 123.  Most people got to 117 or 118.  We will look at it tomorrow.  Don't forget to look at the review guide.




alg I -    you had warm up 10 and were to do the scatterplot on page 258  #6.

Tuesday 10/16

pre calc-  we did more practice on preparing for the unit test.  We also looked at the quiz/ hw and:

                            per 1 -  did not take notes for 2.6
                            per 4 DID take notes for 2.6

Review guide for the test on Tuesday is on a previous blog.  Might want to start working on the pre test





alg I -   Reviewed the task from Monday; did warm up 9 on graphing using tables;  p. 257 #3,4  finish for hw

update !! review guide pre calc polynomials

Uh, oh!   I am seeing a lot of special schedules in the next week.  I don't think we are going to be able to do the last part of the unit before the test, so there will be no rational functions (2.6, 2.7) on this test.  I believe that would be #8 on the pre test.  We will instead do more modeling 2.8 and keep #7 on the pre test on the test.

Test next Tuesday.  There should be about 10 problems.  The good news is that you should have about 60 minutes to complete it.

The pre test is a great place to start.  With the exception of #6  and 8,  I think the rest will be on the test/.  Obviously, not the same problems but the same ideas


4  Solving a polynomial function (many different types) - including finding irrational and imaginary zeros

1-2    Simplifying a rational expression

1-2  Writing a polynomials function from info (it's zeros, end behavior and y-int).

1   evaluating a polynomial function with a complex number

There may be a modeling problem from 2.8; we still need to look at this so we'll see.

In addition to these problems, we have our spiral problems from the first unit:
these 2 will be on writing the equation to a line and intervals of increasing/ decreasing.


book starting on p.  170

#20, 27, 29, 30, 33, 57, 59, 64, 70, 91, 93, 95, 107, 110, 117

Monday 10/15/18

pre calc -  notes on complex numbers and practice p. 133; 31-34, 37, 39, 53, 57






alg I -    finished the task from last Friday; did 2-3 graphing stories on whiteboards; finished by doing a task on a ferris wheel and a distance v. time problem.

Thursday and Friday 10/11 and 10/12

pre calc  -    on Thursday we did #41, 43, 45, 47 on p. 140.   Quiz on Friday.






alg I -   On Thursday we took our quiz.  On Friday we did warm up 8 and turned in our work and did a graphing task.

Wednesday 10/10

pre calc -    more solving of polynomials; p. 126 #17, 21,24, 28, 29, 35



alg I -   2 more graphs and p. 220 organizing data and finding central tendency.  All due Friday.

tuesday 10/9

pre calc -   we did one more SOE; short discussion on the Rational Root Thereom then worked in groups on p. 126 #89, 90, 101-103, 111



alg I -    we looked at problem #9 on p. 216, worked on the whiteboards on tabling equations; worked in groups on p. 215 #5-8; finish for hw

Monday 10/8

pre calc -   Quiz is now Friday;  we were in groups working on dividing polynomials; work was p. 124 #13, 16, 17, 23, 43, 47-50, 59.  finish it in or after class.




alg I -  we looked at a variety of filling the bucket problems; after we went to the library to work on Desmos.com.   no hw.

friday 10/5

pre calc -    practiced writing equations by description and using end behavior.  Notes on dividing polynomials.  Quiz now Friday next week.




alg I -   2 more stories to graph and we turned in work.

thursday 10/4

pre calc -   we practiced some alg II skills, reviewed the quiz and had 4 problems to graph for hw.





alg I -     warm up 7;  then we graphed a situation   due Friday!

wed 10/3

Carnival was canceled but it will happen tomorrow!

pre calc -  we reviewed the hw from yesterday and then took our quiz    hw is p.  112  #114-120 even.





alg I -    reviewed our stories and graphs from yesterday   also did #2.3 on p. 212

Tuesday 10/2

pre calc - 3 problem warm up to review 2.1 and factoring;  more work in 2.2 p. 111 # 37, 41, 67, 71, 77,  81






alg I -   we worked on p. 211 #1-5 together and then we tabled 6 more equations.

Monday

pre calc - Great stuff from Friday.  Today we did #110 from pg. 11 and took notes on 2.2 polynom. graphs.  Hw is p. 109 #9-16, 23, 25



alg I -  took some quick notes on how to table any equation in the world and did the 6 problems around the room.

Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28

I will be at a conference on Friday so I am putting both posts here.


pre calc - After factoring 2 problems; we took Notes on quadratic graphs and practice/ hw p. 96 #22-26 evens, 37, 42

tomorrow you will practice more of the same






alg I -  unit test on solving equations

tomorrow will be the performance task

Wednesday 9/26

pre calc -  FACTORING DAY!  Hope the experience was beneficial.  If you are still having trouble, PRACTICE!  That is the only way this will get easier.  If you feel you have mastered it, then you have no hw.



alg I -   we reviewed for our test which is tomorrow.  Hopefully students will look at the review guide on a previous post and do practice problems.

Tuesday 9/25

pre calc-   We had our pre test for unit 2 today and we reviewed factoring.






alg I -   warm up 6; we had a WODB and p. 100 in the Holt book   Test Thursday, so study the review guide.

study guide for alg I test unit 1

There will be a test this Thursday and a performance task sometime soon after that.


There are 9 problems
4 solving equations
1 solving and graphing inequalities
3 word problems from the unit


To help, this is a review guide for you so you can practice.


Look in your book and try:

p.  141 #11ab


p. 150 #1-4

p. 152 # 18d, 19d


p. 165 #6, 7


p. 170 #5, 7, 9

Monday 9/24

pre calc -  today was our first performance task.  It went very well, congrats on the scores.





alg I -   We were able to review the quiz and also try 2 word problems and a task on yogurt.  Due on Friday.

Thursday 9/20

pre calc - We prepared for our test tomorrow!  I would suggest practicing!!  See the review guide for practice problems.



alg I  - We were able to do some review problems on equations on the whiteboards and hw is p. 170 #7-8.

Tuesday 9/18

Remember - no school Wednesday!



pre cacl -   I took questions on the review guide (hopefully, you have been working on the problems).  We also had a pre test warm up to see how much you remmeber.  Depending on how many questions you class asked, we may have done # 7-13 odds.  Hw is to prepare for test.



alg I -   We had warm up 4, a quiz and some work on p. 170 #5 all.

Monday 9/17

pre calc -    We transformed a non parent function f(x) with the 8 problems around the room and took notes on inverse functions.  Hw is p. 67 #9, 25, 26, 27.






alg I -   Another day of the 4 functions and classwork was p. 169 #1-3.  Finish classwork for hw if you did not finish.

Friday 9/14

pre calc -   the review guide is up!  check it out and start practicing.  We did #95 on p. 39 and a warm up to practice transformations and graphing calculator work.  We also did p. 48-49 #57, 58, 61, 63, 66



alg I -  we did warm up 3 on equations vs inequalities and turned in this weeks work and finished with whiteboard exercises.  quiz on Tuesday!

Review Guide Pre calc unit 1 test

Test is made.  It is 9 problems though a few have multiple parts.

the concepts are:

1 writing the equation to a line from 2 pts.
1 understanding the connection between parallel lines and perp lines
1 Finding min and max for a function - graph calc could be helpful
1 determining the intervals of increasing/ decreasing
3 Sketches of functions based on written descriptions (no equations)
1 graphing a piecewise function
1 even vs. odd functions
1 composite function   f(g(x))
1 word problem on functions
1 domain and range of a function - transformations


Pages and problems to look at:


p. 11 #3,4, 6, 25, 35, 97

p. 24  #3, 5, 57, 60, 61, 66. 77, 90

p. 37 #7-9, 13, 16, 31, 37, 56, 61, 67, 68

p. 48 # 53, 55, 61, 63

p. 57  #41, 44

Thursday 9/13

pre calc -   more transformation practice, short notes on transformations,  race!   congrats to the winners.   No hw but look at the transformations 1.4 and brush up on them if you need to.





alg I -    after the warm up 2, we worked on p. 165 #3, 5, 6, 7

Wednesday 9/12

pre calc =      We were able to review the quiz, do some whiteboard exercises where we reviewed the quiz materials and transformations.  Hw is p. 47 #  7, 8   do them without a calculator .




alg I -   After reviewing the previous day's work, we had a WODB and finished in groups on p. 160 #5, 6.  Due Friday.

Tuesday 9/11

Today was a short day so we were not able to accomplish as much as we normally do.



pre calcuclus -   We tried p. 40 #110 in the text.  We also thought about what changes may be necessary to meet the rigor of our course.



algebra I -  We went back and tried to come up with as many ideas on the equation for last week's sequence.  Hw is p. 157 #1-3. 

back to school

Hi parents,

Here is a video that I showed your child on how to do math.
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video on how to do math 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1gOFidY0d8&index=17&t=0s&list=WL


In addition to this, I would recommend walking the razor's edge of parenting; not hovering but still involved to a certain degree.  It could be the last opportunity for them to figure things out on their own before being thrown into the real world (or college).

Algebra I syllabus

Algebra I 2018-2019  - 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

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

ELECTRONICS POLICY – No PHONES/ iPODS!!

Both will be taken and given to house offices.

 

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.

Listed below are recommended materials for students taking Algebra I.   These materials are not required, and full participation in the course does not require the purchase of any of these materials. State law requires us to provide a public education free of charge. Subject to certain exceptions, the right to a free public education means we cannot require students or their families to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school activity, to pay security deposits for access, participation, materials, or equipment, or to make donations to a class activity or program.

Materials for EACH class:  pencils, math notebook, a math folder or binder, calculator, graph paper and this syllabus.

Textbook:  Algebra I by CME  (can leave at home)

Students enrolled in SAMOHI are not required to pay any fee, deposit, or other charge for participation in an educational activity offered by the school or the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, except as authorized by law. Donations are sought and accepted for various activities and supplies, and are at times critical to the continued success of classes and activities, but donations are voluntary.

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 – M, W

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.
• Cheating will result in a zero on your test.

Assistance:

·        See your teacher during office hours.

·        Go to SAMOHI  afterschool tutoring – many options.

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

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

Pre Calc Syllabus

Pre-calculus 2018-2019  -   Mr. Parker          

Room L109        (310) 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.

 

OBJECTIVES:

Mastering the following and being able to apply:

Polynomial Functions                         Exponentials               Systems/ Matices

Logarithms                                          Conic Sections            Polar equations

Trigonometry                                      Sequences                   Maybe a little Calculus!!

EXPECTATIONS:

• To be responsible for completing work.  You can always email your peers or me 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.
• Be on time! 1-second late is late.

GRADING - Your scores on the following will determine grades:

                   A=90+

Homework                               10%                      B=80-89

Tests/ projects                         45%                      C=70-79

Quizzes/ performance tasks      25%                      D = 60-69

Final                                       20%                      F below 60           

Students:  Check Illuminate every week.  It is updated frequently.  If you don’t know the codes, contact your advisor for instructions.  You are all upperclassmen so act independently!!!

Listed below are recommended materials for students taking Pre calculus.   These materials are not required, and full participation in the course does not require the purchase of any of these materials. State law requires us to provide a public education free of charge. Subject to certain exceptions, the right to a free public education means we cannot require students or their families to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school activity, to pay security deposits for access, participation, materials, or equipment, or to make donations to a class activity or program.

Materials for EACH class:  pencils, math notebook, a math folder or binder, calculator or graphing calculator, graph paper and this syllabus.

Textbook:  Pre Calculus by Larson  (can leave at home)

Students enrolled in SAMOHI are not required to pay any fee, deposit, or other charge for participation in an educational activity offered by the school or the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, except as authorized by law. Donations are sought and accepted for various activities and supplies, and are at times critical to the continued success of classes and activities, but donations are voluntary.

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

HOMEWORK:

There will be homework 4-5 times a week. Homework will be checked randomly for completion. If you miss an assignment, you can still turn it in within 3 days for partial credit.  Don’t copy other people’s work!

QUIZZES/ TESTS/ FINAL:

·         I usually give 2-3 quizzes and around  one test per month.  In addition to these, there will be a final in January and in June.  If you miss a test, you will make it up the day you return.  Anyone who fails a test can make test corrections within 2 days. Performance tasks count as a quiz.

·         Cheating results in a zero.

OFFICE HOURS

Students are permitted to come in at lunch on M, Tu and Thurs. or after school on Monday and Wednesday.

Assistance:

·        Go to afterschool tutoring.- SAMOHI has several options.

·        Try the Khan Academy on Youtube.com

·        Be assertive and endeavor to persevere!

Monday 6/4

We are in our final week and all there is left to do is ... finals.   If you haven't taken yours yet, study the review guide.  I left them all on previous posts.  Good luck, be safe and have a fun summer.

friday 6/1

I was out for periods 2-6 due to a family situation, but Mr Russell was there for periods 4 and 6.  The sub had problems for periods 2 and 5.  Period 5 needs to turn it in.    Keep practicing the problems from the review guide and algebra I keep mastering the problems from the last unit test.


alg II hp  -     We did a little more trig and transitioned into rational functions and complex fractions.


alg II -  a little more statistics review and some unit circle review.


alg I -  some quadratics review.

Thursday 5/31

alg II hp -   Back to trigonometry! 



alg II -   probability review


alg I -  stomp rocket day.

Wednesday 5/30

alg II hp -   We reviewed conics and geometric series.  work on the guide and bring in questions.




alg I I-    we reviewed geomeric series.  Work on the review guide and bring in questions.




alg I -   Test makeups and review of systems of equations.

alg I review guide for final

Hi classes,
There will be a final exam on semester 2.  There are  2 parts; multiple choice and free response.  The MC will be 15 questions and be worth 4 points.  The free response will have 6-7 questions and be worth 6 points each.


Exponential and exponential functions - 3
Systems of equations - 2
Quadratics - 12
polynomials - 3
graphing - 2
system of equations -2


We just took our quadratics test and a lot of what is on that test is on the final.  You can re-do those problems to prepare for the quad portion of the final.


We will do problems in class that will serve as our review guide.  Ask questions if you have any.

period 2 review guide for final

Hola estudiantes!

There will be 2 parts to the final -    10 multiple choice and 9 free response.   In total, it will count as 20% of your grade.  Make sure you have a good calculator for this test.


The test is:  40% trig, 30% logs, and the remaining is probability and sequences.  In your book, that would be chapters 6, 8-10. 

logs
p. 300 #21, 23
p. 308 #43
p. 3145, 13, 18-20, 67
p.  331 #9-12, 23-27
p. 338 #11, 13, 17, 27, 33, 39


sequences and series
p. 414 #15, 16 , 19, 23, 31, 32, 39, 41
p. 430 #5, 15, 23, 33, 47
p. 439 #7, 11, 17



trig
p. 466 #21, 33, 41,
p. 482 #3, 9, 17, 25-27
p. 491 #19, 24, 50, 57
check your trig quizzes and chapter test to get practice for trig equations


probability
p. 542 #3, 17, 19
p. 575 #9, 19, 29, 37-40

Tuesday 5/28

alg II hp-  today we reviewed inverse functions and logs.  I passed out the 2nd part of the review guide.



alg II - reviewed logs and took questions about the final.




alg I -   chapter test for quadratics.

Friday 5/24

alg II hp -  We saw an inverse variation problem and tried a few more d = rt problems.  Final guide is on another post.





alg II -   Unit test for trigonometry.  No hw.




alg I -  We turned in our work and had our performance task.  Unit test next week!

Alg II hp final review info

The final is done so this description is very accurate.  Most of the final is centered around the last 2 units, trig and rational functions, but there is also a good size of log/ exponential problems.  I will make a list of problems not in the book but check out the bottom of this post for problems that are good to do in our book (logs).  You can review both your trig and rational function assessments as well.  Lusa, Arely and Janet - I look forward to seeing you at lunch.

13 multiple choice questions ( 4 points a question)
1 matching rational functions with key features in their graph
2 d=rt word problems
2 solving a log / exponential function
1 writing the inverse of a function (with notation)
1 domain and range of a function
2 simplifying a log expression using the log properties
1 multiplying rational functions
1 simplifying a rational function
1 finding the sum of a geometric series from summation notation


13 Free response ( 6 points a question)
3 simple trig equations - find reference angles
2 establishing trig identities
1 using a 2 variable equation in a word problem
1 writing a trig equation from the description of the key features of the graph
1 Ferris wheel (trig)
2 solving complex trig equations - find reference angles
1 sum of a series from a list of numbers
1 conic problem that involves completing the square
1 simplifying a complex fraction

Major Foci                    trig - 9, all on free response
                                       rational functions - 7, mostly on MC
                                      log / exponentials -  5, mostly on MC

Inverses and Logs/ exponentials
p. 281 #16, 17, 22
p. 315 #54
p. 331 #28-33, 45
p. 338 #5, 9, 11, 15, 18, 37, 39, 57, 67, 69-70, 72

Ferris Wheel
p. 494 #61(sinusoid graphs)
p. 492 #37-42 

series and summation
p. 415 #31-32, 43-45
p. 430# 15-17, 33, 47, 49
p. 439 #7, 11, 17

Thursday 5/24

alg II hp -  We reviewed Tuesday's quiz and took notes on D=rt problems.  We tried 3 of those problems.



alg II  -  Whiteboards to prepare for the test;  review of the review guide and Wed.s work.  Study!



alg I -    Review of Wed.s walkabout problems, we also had an application of quadratic functions, ended class with whiteboard practice. 

Wednesday 5/23/18

alg II hp -   We had a great math task on rational functions and horizontal asymptotes.  No hw.   D=rt is tomorrow!




alg II -  Surpressa!  Performance task day!  Tough task but you are stronger for doing it!  Absentees will pay for it later!!!!   Check out the study guide for the test on Friday.



alg I - After the quiz review, we had a walkabout on quadratics.   These will help you for the test next Tuesday.  There is also a review guide in another post that is good to review.  Work from today is due Friday.

alg I Quadratics review guide

The quadratics test will have 10 problems on it.  They are:

4 solving quadratic equations
1 solving a system that has a quadratic equation in it
1 writing an equation from solutions
1 application involving a rocket's path
1 graphing a quadratic equation
1 writing an equation from a list of ordered pairs
1 short answer on how to solve a quadratic equation


I can't overstate how much you should learn those problems from the last 2 quizzes (which were essentially the same quiz twice).   make sure you can do every problem on them well.


Outside of the quiz, you can work on these problems

1.  graph the quadratic function:  y = x^2 - 12x + 20
2.  what are the solutions to the graph in problem #1
3.  find the highest point on graph of the function, y = -6x^2 + 24x -3
4.  Write the equation to a quadratic function that has solutions, x = 3, -5
5. Write a rule for the sequence (4, 6, 10, 16...).  What is the 15th term?


Videos on solving

factoring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDe-1lGeS0U

quad formula
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSwjmTFMDwg

Tuesday 5/22

alg II hp -     Quiz today on rational functions.



alg II - We practiced solving equations and then we learned a trig identity and used it to solve other types of trig equations.



alg I -  Quiz today on solving factorable quadratics.  Warm up #24 was before it and will be turned in on Friday.

per 2 trig test review guide

There will 14 questions on the trig test this Friday.


2 solving right triangles (9.1)
1 finding coterminal angles (9.2)
2 solving simple equations, with reference angles (9.3)
1 application of a sinusoid function
3 finding the exact value of a trig function ( sin 150 degrees = ?)
4 solving complicated trig equations - not in our book!!!!!!!!
1 knowing the new definitions of trig function ( sin = y, cos = x, tan = y/x)




In the book
p. 482 #3, 5, 16, 20, 25-28
p. 492 #24, 57
p. 517 #3-6


The extra problems were projected today in class and are on the magnet hook if you need them.

Videos to help for unit circle

unit circle and new definitions of trig functions - Sal Pt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m9p9iubMLU

Same thing- Sal Pt. II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZffZvSH285c

Info on radians and radian conversion from degrees (not the best artist but good info)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmLN3QxshlE

Monday %/21/18

alg II hp-   The class was filled by writing equations from graphs and simplifying a complex fraction.  Quiz tomorrow on 7.2 and 7.3.



alg II - We started with a right triangle problem and then worked in groups on the concept connection.  Turned in the work at the end of class.



alg I -  We wrote equations from solutions and then worked in groups on the horseshoe problem.  Re-quiz on Tuesday.

Friday 5/18

alg II hp - Had a nice challenge problem involving cubic in the numer. and quadratic in the denom.   and followed with another d=rt.  After reviewing the hw, we ran out of time.  Quiz on 7.2/7.3/complex fraction on Tuesday.




alg II -  After reviewing 1-3 from Thursday, we did whiteboard practice on solving and graphing trig equations.  Finished 1-7 and turned it in.  Test next week!




alg I -    WE turned in our work and worked on making animal pens.  Final part of class was Loteria!

thursday 5/17

alg II hp -   Another day of challenging d=rt and a system problem as well.  Hw is p.389 #41-43, 45, 54.




alg II -    We reviewed yesterday's class work and #8 in the HOlt book p. 1031.  The class did another application of a trig equation and then worked on 7 trig problems.  We will spend more time on it tomorrow.



alg I -  We had a lecture to clear up some quadratic misconceptions.  After we practiced more quadratics.  Due Friday.

Wednesday 5/16

alg II hp -  Another example of the d=rt problems, after we had notes on adding rational functions.  Hw is p. 388 #3, 6, 20. 22.




alg II -  We got our quizzes back and there was a major improvement.  WE also took notes on complex trig equations and finding solutions.  The class did p. 1031 #1-4, 8.  No hw but test next week.




alg I -  We looked at a system problem and took our quiz.  We also had time for singing for those who are ready!

Tuesday 5/15

alg II hp -    You got your first taste of an application of rational functions.   After you took notes on simplifying rational functions.  Hw is p. 380 #4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 30.




alg II hp -    We started with p. 492 #240-27, 37, 38.  Turned in at the end of class.  Final part of class was the quiz.  No hw.




alg I -   More videos on quad formula.   In groups you worked 3 quadratic problems (solving, graphing, application) and a perf task on fencing.  Due on Friday.

Monday 5/14

alg II hp --  We reviewed Friday's problems and had WODB.  Finished in groups working on p. 598 in Holt #33-42.  If you missed, it was another day of graphing rational functions.  No hw if you finished the problems.



alg II -  We reviewed the quiz from last week and then played unit circle loteria!  Last part of class was #23 on p. 491 in text.  No hw but make sure you know the unit circle and how to use the calculator.




alg I -  Warm up 22, WODB and notes on quad formula with video.  No hw.

Friday 5/11

alg II hp -  We reviewed the graphs from yesterday and tried 4 more.  No hw but there are some videos on another post to watch if you are still struggling..




alg II -   We added to our notes and did whiteboard practice on the quiz material.  We are going to take the same quiz again on Tuesday so make sure you are actively trying to learn the material.  No hw.





alg I -   Students turned in their work for the week.  We also did another math task on quadratics and Pythagorean.  No hw.

hp videos on rational function graphs

If you are in HP alg II, you may want some more explanations on graphing rational functions and/ or finding asymptotes.  I found some videos that seem good.  If you feel you want to know the material better, give them a look.



Graphing rational functions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpPmP-BED2M



Finding asymptotes - though they don't address oblique asymptotes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKwc0sxLRTs



oblique (slant) asymptotes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--vh9zgZZmQ&start_radio=1&list=RD--vh9zgZZmQ

Thursday 5/10

alg II hp -  p 370 #21-24 to start, whiteboards on transforming the rational function parent function, notes on more complex rational functions.  We started to graph 5 problems that involved looking for asymptotes, zeros and holes.



alg II -  reviewed solving trig equations and took our quiz on the same material.  Billy's back!  No hw.



alg I -  We compared graphing and factoring.  We also did another right triangle problem that used integer and irrational numbers.  Work due tomorrow.

Wednesday 5/9

alg II hp -  Did a lot of review of the year on whiteboards (graphs of logs, exponentials, ellipses;  solving a polynomial; summation notation; finding a term in a geometric sequence); notes on limits and graphing rational functions.  Hw is p. 370 #3, 8, 12 and 16 (I may be wrong about the last 2 but it is the same type of problem).



alg II - Started with the jellyfish swimming in a circle problem and then took notes on graphing sine and cosine functions.  Hw is #13-15 p. 491



alg I -   We had a do-now on simplifying rational expressions (fractions) followed by whiteboards on graphing linear and quadratic functions. Finished with the task on the rocket and its height.

Tuesday 5/8

alg II hp -  Unit test   where were you Gracie???



alg II -  I hope Justin came today because we had a Kahoot!  We also reviewed the walkabout problems and took notes on 9.4 graphing a sinusoid,.  hw is p. 491  #5-12



ag I -   We reviewed the hw from Monday and did another quad sequence.  No hw but sequence due on Friday.

monday 5/7

alg II hp -    we looked at some problems on the review guide and worked on sinusoids.  Study as the test is tomorrow.




alg II  - we did #48 in section 9.3; walkabout problems on solving trig equations and finding all solutions.  9-4 notes  kahoot if there is time.



alg I -   finding solutions from graphs and determing the y-value at all solutions.  relay     5 quadratics solve by factoring.

Friday 5/4

alg II hp - some really great practice problems today in class- answers are on the blue magnet hook on the board;  test on Tuesday.





alg II -   More unit circle practice on both paper and whiteboards, including solving trig equations.



alg I - More quadratic graphing, a community circle on commitment; relay on polynomials and quadratics.,