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I teach Honors PreCalc, FST, and Algebra
Good mathematics is not about how many answers you know...It's how you behave when you don't know. -Author Unknown
 

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Week of 6/1 - 6/4

Course:  FST Periods 6 & 8 Groups A & B

Course Schedule: Group A- M & W (F this week) Group B- T & Th 

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  How do you solve logarithmic and exponential equations? How do you solve problems with the continuous change model? How do you solve problems with properties of logarithms?

Standards/PIs: Students know how to solve logarithmic and exponential functions. Students can solve problems using the continuous change model. Students can solve problems using the properties of logarithms. 

Student Assignments: T- Study for test  W/T- Bring back book     Have a great summer!

Links/Resources: FST book, notes

Week of 5/24-5/28

Course:  FST Periods 6 & 8 Groups A & B

Course Schedule: Group A- M & W  Group B- T & Th (F this week)

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  How do you solve logarithmic and exponential equations? How do you solve problems with the continuous change model? How do you solve problems with properties of logarithms?

Standards/PIs: Students know how to solve logarithmic and exponential functions. Students can solve problems using the continuous change model. Students can solve problems using the properties of logarithms. 

Student Assignments: M-Worksheet -Solving Exponential Equations -Seniors study for test  T/ W - Prepare for test  Th- Worksheet- Solving Exponential Equations-Seniors study for test

Links/Resources: FST book, notes

Week of 5-17 to 5-21

Course:  FST Periods 6 & 8 Groups A & B

Course Schedule: Group A- M & W (F this week) Group B- T & Th 

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  How do you solve logarithmic and exponential equations? How do you solve problems with the continuous change model? How do you use the properties of logarithms to solve equations?

Standards/PIs: Students know how to solve logarithmic and exponential functions. Students can solve problems using the continuous change model. Students can solve problems using the properties of logarithms. 

Student Assignments: M-Worksheet -Meaning of Logarithms T/ W - Study for quiz, Th/ F- Worksheet- Properties of Logs

Links/Resources: FST book, notes

Week of 5/10 - 5/14

Course:  FST Periods 6 & 8 Groups A & B

Course Schedule: Group A- M & W Group B- T & Th (F this week)

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  How are exponential and logarithmic functions related? How do you evaluate and graph exponential and logarithmic functions?

Standards/PIs: Students know how exponential and logarithmic functions are related. Students can evaluate and graph exponential and logarithmic functions.

Student Assignments: M/T-Worksheet evaluating nth roots W/Th- Worksheet solving exponential equations F-Worksheet meaning of logarithms 

Links/Resources: FST book, notes

5/3 thru 5/7

Course:  Honors PreCalculus Periods 3 and 5  Group A &  B

Course Schedule: Group A -M & W & F (this week)Group B -T, Th

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  Can you determine if a function is removable or essential? What is the definition of a derivative of a function?  Can you derive the derivative of a quadratic function, linear function, and a constant function?

Standards/PIs:  Students can determine if a function is removable or essential. Students know the definition of a derivative.  Students can determine the derivative of a quadratic function, linear function, and constant function.

Student Assignments: M- Derivative worksheet T- Study for test W- Study for test  

Links/Resources: Notes and PreCalculus book


Course:  Algebra period 7 Group A and Group B

Course Schedule:  Group A-M, W & F (This week)

Group B- T , Th 

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  Can students solve systems of equations by selecting the best method: Equal Values, Graphing, Substitution, or Elimination?

Standards/PIs:  Students can solve systems of equations by the best method: Equal Values, Graphing, Substitution, or Elimination.

Student Assignments: M- 4-81 thru 4-84, T- Closure Activity and study for test, W-Closure Activity and study for test.

Links/Resources: notes, CPM ebook and Desmos OnlIne Graphing Calculator

4-26 thru 4-30

Course:  Honors PreCalculus Periods 3 and 5  Group A &  B

Course Schedule: Group A -M & W  Group B -T, Th & (F this week)

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  Are a rational expression and its simplified form equivalent? How do I divide, multiply, and simplify rational expressions? How do I find the LCD of a rational expression, so that I can add or subtract the expression?

Standards/PIs:  Students can determine if a rational expression and its simplified form are equivalent. Students can divide, multiply, and simplify rational expressions. Students can find a LCD of a rational expression and then add or subtract the expression. 

Student Assignments: M/T- Worksheet 5.3 W/T- Worksheet- Rational and Essential Discontinuities F- (Group B) Derivative worksheet

Links/Resources: Notes and PreCalculus book


Course:  Algebra period 7 Group A and Group B

Course Schedule:  Group A-M & W

Group B- T , Th & F (This week)

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  Can students solve systems of equations by selecting the best method: Equal Values, Graphing, Substitution, or Elimination?

Standards/PIs:  Students can solve systems of equations by the best method: Equal Values, Graphing, Substitution, or Elimination.

Student Assignments: M/T-4-60 thru 4-65, W/T- 4-71 thru 4-76, F-(Group B)-4-81 thru 4-84

Links/Resources: notes, CPM ebook and Desmos OnlIne Graphing Calculator

4/12- 4/15

Course:  Honors PreCalculus Periods 3 and 5  Group A &  B

Course Schedule: Group A -M & W  Group B -T & Th

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  How do I determine if a large number is prime or not? How do I evaluate rational expressions?

Standards/PIs:  Students can determine whether large numbers are prime or not. Students can evaluate rational expressions. 

Student Assignments: M/T- Study for quiz

Links/Resources: Notes and PreCalculus book


Course:  Algebra period 7 Group A and Group B

Course Schedule:  Group A-M & W

Group B- T & Th

Office Hours: by appointment

Essential Questions:  How do I use the Equal Values Method to solve systems of equations?  How can I use graphing to solve systems of equations?

Standards/PIs:  Students can use the Equal Values Method and graphing to solve systems of equations. 

Student Assignments: M/T-4-49 - 4-5.4 and study for quiz

Links/Resources: notes, CPM ebook and Desmos OnlIne Graphing Calculator

Week of 4/5- 4/ 9

Course:  Honors PreCalculus Periods 3 and 5  Group A &  B

Course Schedule: Group A -M & W  Group B -T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1pm

Essential Questions:  How do I use long division to divide polynomial equations and use the remainder theorem to determine the remainder before dividing? How do I know if the quotient is a factor of the original polynomial? How do you find zeros of a polynomial?

Standards/PIs:  Students can use long division to divide polynomial equations and use the remainder theorem to determine the remainder before dividing. Students can determine if the quotient is a factor of the original polynomial. Students can find zeros of a polynomial.

Student Assignments: M/T- Remainder Theorem worksheet W/TH- Worksheet 4.5 and Prime and Polynomials worksheet

Links/Resources: Notes and PreCalculus book


Course:  Algebra period 7 Group A and Group B

Course Schedule:  Group A-M & W

Group B- T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1 pm

Essential Questions:  How can I use variables to solve problems?  How do I use the Equal Values Method to solve systems of equations?  How can I use substitution to solve systems of equations?

Standards/PIs: Students can use variables to solve problems. Students can use the Equal Values Method and substitution to solve systems of equations. 

Student Assignments: M/T-4-8 thru 4-14   W/Th- 4-36 thru 4-41

Links/Resources: notes, CPM ebook and Desmos OnlIne Graphing Calculator

Week of 3/29 to 4/2

Course:  FST Periods 6 & 8 Groups A & B

Course Schedule: Group A- M & W Group B- T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1pm

Essential Questions:  What is the definition of the six basic trigonometric functions in terms of the sides of a right triangle? How do you solve trigonometric equations?

Standards/PIs: Students know the definition of the six basic trigonometric functions in terms of the sides of a right triangle. Students can solve trigonometric equations.

Student Assignments: M/T-Study for test W/Th-Read over notes on Parametric Equations for Circles and Ellipses

Links/Resources: FST book, notes

Week of 3/22 to 3/26

Course:  FST Periods 6 & 8 Groups A & B

Course Schedule: Group A- M & W Group B- T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1pm

Essential Questions: How do you evaluate inverse tangent functions? What is the definition of the six basic trigonometric functions in terms of the sides of a right triangle? How do you solve trigonometric equations?

Standards/PIs:  Students can evaluate inverse tangent functions. Students know the definition of the six basic trigonometric functions in terms of the sides of a right triangle. Students can solve trigonometric equations.

Student Assignments: M/T- Page 329  7-10, 12, 13, 18-23 W/Th-Trigonometry Cosecant, Secant, Cotangent worksheet

Links/Resources: FST book, notes

Week of 3/15- 3/19

Course:  FST Periods 6 & 8 Groups A & B

Course Schedule: Group A- M & W Group B- T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1pm

Essential Questions: How can the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines be used to solve problems involving oblique triangles?

Standards/PIs:  Students can use the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines to solve problems involving oblique triangles.

Student Assignments: M/T- Law of Cosines worksheet and study for quiz W/Th-Law of Sines Worksheet

Links/Resources: FST book, notes

Week of 3/8 to 3/12

Course:  FST Periods 6 & 8 Groups A & B

Course Schedule: Group A- M & W Group B- T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1pm

Essential Questions: How can I use SOHCAHTOA to find missing side lengths and missing angles?

Standards/PIs:  Students can use SOHCAHTOA to find missing side lengths and missing angles.

Student Assignments: M/T- Page297 2-4, 7, 10-12 W/Th-Sohcahtoa Day 2 worksheet

Links/Resources: FST book, notes

Week of March 1- March 5

Course:  Honors PreCalculus Periods 3 and 5  Group A &  B

Course Schedule: Group A -M & W  Group B -T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1pm

Essential Questions:  How do you solve an absolute value equation? 

Standards/PIs:  Students can solve absolute value equations. 

Student Assignments: M/T- Pages 216-217 1,2,6,8,15-17,25,30,36,41,44 and study for test W/TH- Worksheet 4.2

Links/Resources: Notes and PreCalculus book


Course:  Algebra period 7 Group A and Group B

Course Schedule:  Group A-M & W

Group B- T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1 pm

Essential Questions:  How can you solve basic absolute value equations? How do you solve a literal equation?

Standards/PIs:  Students are able to solve basic absolute value equations. Students can solve literal equations.

Student Assignments: M/T- Study for test and finish closure activity  W/Th- Literal Equation worksheet

Links/Resources: notes, CPM ebook and Desmos OnlIne Graphing Calculator

Week of 2/22 to 2/26

Course:  Honors PreCalculus Periods 3 and 5  Group A &  B

Course Schedule: Group A -M & W  Group B -T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1pm

Essential Questions:  How do you solve polynomial inequalities using the Test Point Method? How do you factor higher order polynomials? 

Standards/PIs:  Students can solve polynomial inequalities using the Test Point Method. Students can use chunking to factor expressions completely.

Student Assignments: M/T- Worksheet- Substitution W/TH- Inequality-Test Point Method worksheet

Links/Resources: Notes and PreCalculus book


Course:  Algebra period 7 Group A and Group B

Course Schedule:  Group A-M & W

Group B- T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1 pm

Essential Questions:  What is the distributive property and how can it be used to solve equations?  How do you find area and perimeter using Algebra tiles?

Standards/PIs:  Students are able to use the distributive property to solve problems.  Students can find area and perimeter using Algebra tiles.

Student Assignments: M/T- 3-70 to 3-75  W/Th- 3-93 to 3-103

Links/Resources: notes, CPM ebook and Desmos OnlIne Graphing Calculator

Week of 2/8 to 2/12

Course:  Honors PreCalculus Periods 3 and 5  Group A &  B

Course Schedule: Group A -M & W  Group B -T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1pm

Essential Questions:  How do you evaluate trigonometric functions? How do you decompose a composite function?

Standards/PIs:  Students can evaluate trigonometric functions. Students can decompose a composite function into its composite functions.

Student Assignments: M/T- Worksheet- Compose and Decompose Functions and study for quiz. W/TH- Inverse worksheet

Links/Resources: Notes and PreCalculus book


Course:  Algebra period 7 Group A and Group B

Course Schedule:  Group A-M & W

Group B- T & Th

Office Hours: Fridays 12 to 1 pm

Essential Questions:  How do you evaluate expressions with exponents? What strategies can be used to multiply polynomial expressions?  How are polynomials added and subtracted?

Standards/PIs:  Students can evaluate expressions with exponents. Students can add, subtract, and multiply polynomial expressions.

Student Assignments: M/T- 3-48 to 3-53  W/Th- 3-58 to 3-63

Links/Resources: notes, CPM ebook and Desmos OnlIne Graphing Calculator