Monday August 29th, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:

*Describe their square root function, including its possible inputs and outputs for their function.

Agenda:

1.  Do Now

2. Group Presentations

3.  Group Roles Assessment

HW #3:
due Wednesday/Thursday

Upcoming Quiz:  Wednesday/Thursday Function Notation Quiz

Friday August 26th, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:

*Use their graphing calculator to learn how their function behaves.

*Describe the possible inputs and outputs for their function.

Agenda:

1. Do Now

2. Work Time

3. Clean up 

4. Exit Ticket 

HW #2:
due Monday

Upcoming Quiz:  Wednesday/Thursday Function Notation Quiz

Wednesday and Thursday August 24th and 25th, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:
*Find x if k(x) = 6, when k(x) = (x+3)/2.
*Use a graphing calculator to explore a new function.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Function Notation Practice
3. How to use a graphing calculator.
4. Intro to 1.1.2 - How can I use my graphing calculator?
5. Work Time
6. Exit Ticket

HW #1:
due Friday

Tuesday August 23rd, 2011

Outcome:
ASWBAT:
*Evaluate f(3) when f(x) = - (x + 4)2 .

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Function Notation Mini Lesson
3. Functions Machines Group Activity.
4. Function Notation Practice
5. Exit Ticket


HW #1:
Worksheet. Due Friday.

Monday August 22nd, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:
*Get to know some of their classmates during a math challenge.
*Restate and summarize at least 2 of the 4 group roles.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Move into groups and choose group roles.
3. Geometric Shapes Activity
4. Self and Group Assessment
5. Share out
6. Set up Notebooks!

HW:
Finish setting up notebook.

Friday August 19th, 2011

Outcome:
ASWBAT:
*Express their knowledge of select Algebra I concepts on a diagnostic test.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Ms. B’s Discipline plan
3. Diagnostic Exam
4. Exit Ticket


HW:
1.Signed Syllabus
2. Algebra II supplies (binder, paper - lined and graphing, and calculator).
due Monday 8/22

Wednesday and Thursday August 17th and 18th, 2011

Outcomes:
SWBAT:
*Explain Ms. B’s syllabus to their parents. Including ways to contact Ms. B, key Algebra II concepts and her grading system.
*Create a visual appealing representation of the California Algebra II Standards. (see Wordle below).

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Record class’ responses.
3. Read Algebra II Syllabus
4. Syllabus Scavenger Hunt
5. CA Algebra II Standards
6. Share out

HW:
Signed Syllabus and Algebra II supplies (binder, paper - lined and graphing, and calculator). due Monday 8/22

Wordle of Algebra II California State Standards: