Friday, November 16, 2012

Week of November 12th, 2012

Tuesday November 13th, 2012
Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Express their knowledge of simplifying exponential expressions on their quiz.
*Begin reviewing for Friday’s test.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  15 minutes
2. Quiz  25 minutes
3. Test CFU  10 minutes
4.  Grade HW #15  20 minutes

HW: Test Review:  CL 1-120, CL 1-121, CL 1-122a, CL 1-124, CL 1-125,  CL 1-128
CL 2-157, CL 2-158, CL 2-159, CL 2-161 aàe, CL 2-162, CL 2-163  due Wednesday/ Thursday
Test on Friday 11/26
Review Session on Thursday after school


Wednesday and Thursday November 14th & 15th, 2012
Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Review a variety of different concepts in a stations activity in preparation for our exam on Friday.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  15 minutes
2. Intro to Stations Review  5 minutes
3.  Stations Review Activity  70 minutes
4.  Debrief  10 minutes

HW: Study for Friday’s test!  Review session on Thursday after school.



Friday November 16th, 2012
Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Express their knowledge of the concepts in units 1, 2 & 3 on their test.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  15 minutes
2. Test  55 minutes

HW: Organize your notebook (notebook check when we get back).
Go to a bank and get a brochure or packet about a savings account they offer.

Monday, November 12, 2012

What's on the Unit 1, 2, and 3 test?


What is on the Unit 1, 2 & 3 Test?

When?  Friday 11/16

1.    Function Notation
a.    Evaluating f(x) for a given x value.
b.    Finding the x value that gives you a certain f(x) value.

2.    Domain and Range
a.    Find the domain and range for a graph or equation.
b.    Create a graph from a given domain & range.

3.    Linear Functions
a.    Write the equation when given the graph.
b.    Identify the x- and y-intercept.
c.    Graph linear functions.

4.    Solving Equations
a.    Solve equations for a variable.

5.    Solving a System of Equations
a.    Find the point of intersection when given two equations.

6.    Sequences
a.    Identify if a sequence is arithmetic or geometric.
b.    Write the equation for a sequence.

7.    Multiplying Polynomials

8.    Simplifying Exponential Expressions
a.    Simplify expressions with negative exponents.


The test will be made up of ten multiple-choice questions and four open-ended questions.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Week of November 5th, 2012


Tuesday November 6th, 2012
Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Give and get feedback on the summary statement for their mini-project.
*Finish organizing their findings about the behaviors of their functions onto a poster.

Agenda:

1. SSR  25 minutes
2. Peer Edits of Summary Statement  15 minutes
3. Group work time  30 minutes

HW: Quiz Review  due Wednesday/ Thursday
Study for your Quiz on Tuesday
Two printed copy of your group’s final Summary Statement (you only need 2 copies for your group).


Wednesday and Thursday November 7th & 8th, 2012
Outcomes - ASWBAT:
*Work with a partner to simplify expressions with negative exponents.
*Investigate the behaviors of functions of the type y = bx.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  15 minutes
2. Prepare for Presentations  15 minutes
3.  Gallery walk of Posters  10 minutes
4.  Presentations  45 minutes
5. HW corrections  20 minutes
6. What’s on next week’s Test?  5 minutes

HW: HW #16 – Test Review:  CL 1-120, CL 1-121, CL 1-122a, CL 1-124, CL 1-125,  CL 1-128

CL 2-157, CL 2-158, CL 2-159, CL 2-161 aàe, CL 2-162, CL 2-163  due Wednesday/ Thursday
Test on Friday 11/26

Study for your Quiz on Tuesday