Friday December 2nd, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:

*express their knowledge of factoring polynomials on today’s quiz.

*practice graphing a quadratic function directly from its equation, without a graphing calculator.


Agenda:
1.  Do Now
2. Quiz
3. Parabolas Practice
4. Exit Ticket

HW #22:

4-19, 4-26, 4-28, 4-44

due Monday

+ Finish “Parabolas  Notes + Practice”  due Monday

Wednesday and Thursday November 30th and December 1st, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:

*proficiently factor polynomials, in preparation for Friday’s quiz.

*graph a quadratic function directly from its equation, without a graphing calculator.


Agenda:
1.  Do Now
2.  Quiz Review
3.  Finish - Affect of k on Parabolas
4.  Parabolas notes
5.  Practice


HW #21:

3-111 + at least 4 problems from Checkpoint #5, 4-21, 4-27

due Friday

Study for Friday’s Quiz

Monday November 28th, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:

*Factor polynomials, such as 5x² + 19x + 12.

*Describe the affect of k in y=a(x-h)²+k on the graph.


Agenda:
1.  Do Now
2.  Review of Factoring - Lesson
3.  Practice
4. Check for Understanding


HW #21:

3-111 + at least 4 problems from Checkpoint #5, 4-21, 4-27

due Friday

Factoring Quiz on Friday

Monday November 21st, 2011

ASWBAT:

*Describe the affect of a and h, in y=a(x-h)²+k on the graph.

*Describe the affect of k in y=a(x-h)²+k on the graph.


Agenda:
1.  Do Now
2. Discuss - The Affect of a and h on Parabolas
3. The Affect of k on Parabolas
4. Hand out Progress Reports


HW:  Signed progress report & Q2 Reflection - Due Monday 11/28.

Extra Credit due Monday 11/28.

Friday November 18th, 2011

ASWBAT:
*Express their knowledge of exponential

*Describe the affect of a and h, in y=a(x-h)²+k on the graph.


Agenda:
1.  Do Now
2.  Exponential Function Quiz
3.  Finish - The affect of a and h on parabolas


HW #20:
3-115, 3-121, 3-122, CL 3-131, 4-5, 4-7

Due Monday


Extra Credit Assignment is due on 11/28.

Wednesday and Thursday November 16th and 17th, 2011

ASWBAT:
*Pass Friday’s quiz on Exponential functions.

*Brainstorm about what they remember about quadratic functions.

*Describe the affect of a and h, in y=a(x-h)²+k on the graph.


Agenda:
1.  Do Now
2. Quiz Review
3.  Share out
4.  Quadratic Functions Brainstorm
5.  The affect of a and h on parabolas


HW #20:  
3-115, 3-121, 3-122, CL 3-131, 4-5, 4-7

Due Monday
+ Study for Friday's Quiz + bring a scientific calculator


Exponential Functions Quiz on Friday!

Wednesday and Thursday November 9th and 10th, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:

*Simplify expressions with fractional exponents and cube roots.

*Solve algebraically for the equation of the exponential curve that goes through the points (0, 5) and (3, 320).

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Check for Understanding
3. Cube Roots and Exponential Functions Notes
4. Independent Practice
5. Hand Back HW
6. Group Challenge


HW #19:
3-96, 3-97, 3-98, 3-99, 3-100, 3-110, 3-112

Due Wednesday 11/16 & Thursday 11/17

*Quiz Next Week on Exponential Functions

*Khan Academy Timesheets due next week 

Monday November 7th, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:
*Solve exponential equations, where x is in the exponent.


Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Solving for Exponents Lesson
3. Independent Practice
4. Hand Back Quizzes


HW:

1. Quiz Corrections (Retakes on Thursday after school)

2. Finish Fast Cars Graphs

Due Wed/Thur