Monday January 31th, 2010

SWBAT:
*utilize rules that they discovered that “undo” functions.
*use strategies that they developed to justify that each rule undoes the other.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Hand back quizzes
3. Guess my Number
4. How can I “undo” a function?

HW: Organize Notebooks and Finish Work!
Due Wednesday for 1st and 2nd period, Monday for 3rd period, and Tuesday for 5th period.

Thursday January 27th, 2011

SWBAT:
*Express their knowledge of imaginary numbers and performing operations on imaginary numbers on their quiz.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Go over Quiz Review
3. Quiz – Imaginary Numbers
4. Start HW and hand back old homework

HW: #29 Due Monday

Tuesday and Wednesday January 25th and 16th, 2011

SWBAT:
* Define the Complex Roots of a quadratic functions.
*Use the complex roots to write the equations for their cooresponding quadratic functions.
*Determine weather or not a function has real or complex roots, and what the roots are.
*Proficiently add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers (in preparation for Thursday’s quiz).

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. What are Complex Roots?
3. Using complex roots
4. Quiz Review

HW: #HW #28: Due Thursday

Monday January 24th, 2010

SWBAT:
*Proficiently simplify radical expressions and perform basic operations on imaginary numbers.
*Define the Real Roots of a quadratic function.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Practice with Simplifying Radicals and Imaginary Numbers
3. Start “What are Complex Roots?”

HW #28:
Due Thursday
Quiz on Imaginary Numbers Thursday 1/27

Wednesday and Thursday January 19th and 20th, 2011

SWBAT:
*proficiently simplify expressions with square roots, for example .
*graph complex numbers and interpret the graphical meaning of complex solutions.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Go over HW
3. More Practice Simplifying Radicals
4. Where are the complex numbers?
5. Independent Practice + Share out
6. Exit Ticket
HW #27:
Due Monday

Tuesday January 18th, 2011

SWBAT:
*give Ms. B feedback about the first semester of Algebra II, in her survey.
*simplify expressions with square roots by performing the basic operations.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Algebra II - Midyear Survey
3. Simplifying Radicals – Operations with Square Roots
HW: Finish Simplifying Radicals
Due Wednesday/ Thursday

Wednesday and Thursday January 12th and 13th, 2011

SWBAT:
*solve problems like x2 = -1 and x2 + 4 = 0 using the new number system.
*Add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Finish Meet Imaginary Numbers - Part I
3. Meet Imaginary Numbers – Part II
4. Adding, Subtracting and Multiplying Complex Numbers
HW #26:
Due Tuesday. This is the first homework assignment of the 3rd Quarter!

Tuesday January 11th, 2011

SWBAT:
*define a new set of numbers!!!
*solve problems like x2 = -1 and x2 + 4 = 0 using the new number system.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Group Roles Assessment
3. Meet Imaginary Numbers - Part I
HW #25:
due: Tuesday

Monday January 10th, 2010

SWBAT:
*Share information about their function family with the class, including how to move the graph.
*Takes notes on 6 different functions and their graphs, so they will be able to identify them by their graph or equation.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Look at Note Taking Tool
3. Presentations + Notes
HW #25:
Due Wednesday/ Thursday.
Collect notebook: Monday Period 3, Tuesday Period 5

Wednesday and Thursday January 5th and 6th, 2011

SWBAT:
*describe how to move the graphs of their function family left, right, up, and down and how you can stretch it vertically, compress it vertically, and flip it.
*prepare a poster and presentation to share on Monday with the rest of the class.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Investigate Function Family and prepare poster & presentation
3. Exit Ticket
HW:
Prepare for Monday’s presentation!
Notebooks due: Wednesday Period 1 & 2, Monday Period 3, Tuesday Period 5

Tuesday January 4th, 2011

SWBAT:
*Be able to graph (x + 3)2 + (y – 4)2 = 25 without making a table or using a calculator.
*Start exploring your function family with your group.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Finish Graphing x2 + y2 = 16
3. Function Family Groups - Start
HW: #24
due Wednesday/Thursday
Notebooks due: Wenesday Period 1 & 2, Monday Period 3, Tuesday Period 5

Monday January 3rd, 2010

SWBAT:
*State which standards they are good with and which need to practice more.
*write an equation for a circle graph!
*Select a parent function for tomorrow’s group activity.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Revisit CH 3 & 4 Test
3. Graphing x2 + y2 = 16
4. Meet the parents!
HW: #24
Due Wednesday/ Thursday
and Organize your notebooks!

December 15th & 16th, 2010

SWBAT:
*Express their knowledge of exponential and quadratic functions, as well as other topics from CH 3 & 4, on their test.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. CH 3 & 4 Test
HW:
Have a relaxing break and organize your notebook (there will notebook check after break). Check out the "Table of Contents" tab for help organizing your notebook (thanks Saundrea)!

December 13th, 2010

SWBAT:
*state the topics on the CH 3 & 4 test.
*have a Pre-Test to study for Wednesday/ Thursday’s CH 3 & 4 Test.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Hand back Quiz
3. CH 3 & 4 Pre-Test
4. Correct Pre-Test
5. Go Over Pre-Test
6. Exit Ticket
HW Test Review #23:
p. 158
CL 3-131, CL 3-133, CL 3-134, CL 3-136, CL 3-138, CL 3-139, CL 3-140
p. 212
CL 4-156, CL 4-161, CL 4-162, CL 4-159a, CL -164
Due Tuesday 12/14
CH 3 & 4 Test on Wednesday (Per. 1 & 2)/Thursday (Per. 3 & 5)!

December 8th & 9th, 2010

SWATB:
*express their knowledge of multiplying and factoring polynomials on their quiz.
*write the equation for a quadratic function when given its context.
*state what is on the CH 3 & 4 test.
Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Multiplying and Factoring Quiz
3. Finish Quadratic Formula Practice
3. Share out
4. Modeling Parabolas
5. What’s on the Chapter 3 & 4 Test?
HW:
HW #23 Test Review:
p. 158
CL 3-131, CL 3-133, CL 3-134, CL 3-136, CL 3-138, CL 3-139, CL 3-140
p. 212
CL 4-156, CL 4-161, CL 4-162, CL 4-159a, CL -164
Due Tuesday
Upcoming CH 3 & 4 Test next Wednesday/Thursday