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UNIT 3

Week 17:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7: What do we remember about sequences and series?TUES, DEC 8: What do we remember about sequences and series?
  • Review series and summation 
  • Assignment: finish outstanding homework
WED, DEC 9: How can we find the terms and sum of a geometric sequence?
  • Unit 3 Quiz 1: Sequences and Series
  • Geometric Sequences 
  • Assignment: page 163 1-35
THURS, DEC 10: What have we learned about sequences and series?
  • Review Sequences and Series
  • Assignment: page 168 #1-32
FRI, DEC 11: What have we learned about sequences and series?
  • Review Sequences and Series
  • In-class challenge activity
  • Assignment: prepare presentations for Monday/Tuesday
  • Assignment: Practice exam (due Tuesday)

Week 16:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30: What are sequences?TUES, DEC 1: What do I know/remember about arithmetic sequences?WEDNESDAY, DEC 2: How can we express the sum of the terms of a sequence?
  • Series and Summation Notation
  • Assignment: page 154: #1-33
THURS, DEC 3: What have we learned so far about sequences?FRIDAY OCT 24: What have we learned about sequences?Week 15:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16: How do we solve polynomial inequalities?
  • Review solving inequalities
  • Assignment: none
TUES, NOV 17: How do we solve polynomial inequalities?WED, NOV 18: How do we solve polynomial inequalities?THURS, NOV 19: How do we solve polynomial inequalities?
  • Review Unit 2: Polynomial Functions
  • Assignment: study for test
FRI, NOV 20: What have we learned about solving polynomial inequalities?
  • ​Unit 2 Test 3: Unit Test
  • Assignment: enjoy your break!

Week 14:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9: How do we solve polynomial inequalities?TUES, NOV 10: How do we solve polynomial inequalities?WED, NOV 11: How do we solve polynomial inequalities?THURS, NOV 12: How do we solve polynomial inequalities?
  • Review solving inequalities
  • Assignment: study for quiz
FRIDAY NOV 13: What have we learned about solving polynomial inequalities?
  • Unit 2 Quiz 3 retake
  • Assignment: none

Week 13:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2: What have we learned about polynomials?TUES, NOV 3: What have we learned about polynomials?WED, NOV 5:How do we graph inequalities?THURS, NOV 6: How do we graph inequalities?FRIDAY NOV 7: How do we graph inequalities?
  • Review homework/quiz review
  • Unit 2 Quiz 3
  • Assignment: none

Week 12:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26: What do I know about factoring and polynomial properties?TUESDAY OCT 27: How do polynomial functions behave at the zeroes? (PPT 2)
  • Rational Root Theorem
  • Irrational Root Theorem
  • Multiplicities of Roots
  • Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
  • Complex Conjugate Root Theorem
  • page 120 #1-23
WEDNESDAY OCT 28: How do I graph higher order polynomials?THURSDAY OCT 29: How do I graph higher order polynomials?
  • Review of graphing higher order polynomials
  • Assignment: worksheet 211
  • Assignment: page 127-128 #1-47 odd (do the evens as well if you need more practice)
FRIDAY OCT 30: 
  • study for quiz (20 minutes)
  • Dividing/Factoring Polynomials Quiz Activity
  • Assignment: page 135 #1-41

Week 11
MONDAY,OCTOBER 19: What are some characteristics of polynomial functions?
  • leading coefficients
  • end behavior
  • x- and y-intercepts
  • Assignment: Worksheet 203
TUES, OCT 20: What is function symmetry?
  • line symmetry
  • rotational symmetry
  • even and odd functions
  • Assignment: Worksheet 204
WED, OCT 21: How do we factor polynomials?THURS, OCT 22: How do we factor polynomials?FRI, OCT 23: What have we learned about polynomial functions and factoring?
  • Quiz:  Factoring and characteristics of polynomials
  • Assignment: Worksheet 209

Week 10
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12: COLUMBUS DAY - NO SCHOOL
TUES, OCT 13:What do we remember about inverse functions?WED, OCT 14: What do we remember about inverse functions:
  • Review inverse functions (periods 2, 3)
  • PSAT - No class for periods 6, 7
  • Assignment: study for quiz
THURS, OCT 15: What have we learned about inverse functions?​FRI, OCT 16: Introduction to Polynomials?  How do we translate Polynomials?
Week 9
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5: What have we learned about polynomial operations?
  • Unit 2 Test 1: Operations with Polynomials
  • Assignment: none
TUES, OCT 6: What do we know about functions?WED OCT 7: How do we compose functions?
  • Set, logic, and mathematical notation
  • Composition of Functions
  • Assignment: Worksheet 103
  • Extra Assignment: page 438: #1-33
THURS OCT 8: What are inverses, and how do we invert functions?FRI, OCT 9TH: NO SCHOOL - TEACHER WORKDAY

​Week 8
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: What have we learned about operations with Polynomials?
  • Unit 2 Quiz 1: Operations with Polynomials
  • Assignment: Watch Powerpoint for tomorrow's lesson
TUES, SEPT 29:  How do we factor polynomials? 
  • Factor Theorem
  • Factoring by Grouping
  • Sum and Difference of Cubes
  • Assignment: pg 109 #1-38
WED, SEPT 30: How do we factor polynomials?THURS, OCT 1: What have we learned about polynomials?FRI, OCT 2: What have we learned about polynomials?
  • Review Adding/Subtracting/Multiplying/Dividing/Factoring Polynomials
  • Assignment: Study for test

Week 7
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: What are Polynomials?
  • Standard form
  • Combining like terms
  • Assignment: page 80-81: #1-39
TUES, SEPT 22: How can we multiply polynomials?
  • Binomial expansion
  • Box method
  • FOIL
  • Pascal's Triangle
  • Assignment: page 88: #1-34
WED, SEPT 23: How can we quickly divide polynomials?
  • Polynomial Long Division
  • Synthetic Division
  • Remainder Theorem
  • Assignment: page 102: #1-33
THURS, SEPT 24: How can we quickly divide polynomials (cont)?
  • Polynomial Long Division
  • Synthetic Division
  • Remainder Theorem
  • Assignment: page 102: #1-33 (finish)
  • Assignment: Worksheet B and  Worksheet C
 FRI, SEPT 25: What have we learned about dividing polynomials?
  • Polynomial Long Division
  • Synthetic Division
  • Assignment: complete past homework, study for quiz

Week 6
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: What have we learned about complex numbers?
  • Unit 1 Quiz 4
  • Assignment: Watch Powerpoints for Tuesday
TUES, SEPT 15: How do we solve quadratic equations with both real and imaginary solutions?WED, SEPT 16: How do we solve quadratic equations with both real and imaginary solutions?THURS, SEPT 17: What have we remembered about quadratics and how to solve them?FRI, SEPT 11: What have we remembered about quadratics and how to solve them?
  • Unit 1 Test 1
  • Assignment: none

Week 5
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7:  NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY

TUES, SEPT 8: What are complex numbers, and how can we operate upon them?WED, SEPT 9: How do we divide complex numbers and rationalize denominators?THURS, SEPT 10:  How do we graph complex numbers?FRI, SEPT 11: What have we learned this week about complex numbers?
  • Multiplying and dividing complex numbers worksheet
  • Dividing complex numbers
  • Assignment: Complex numbers review worksheet

Week 4
MONDAY, AUGUST 31:  What have we learned about complex numbers and their operations?TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1: How do radicals and rational exponents relate to each other?WED, SEPT 2: How do we write and simplify expressions with  radicals and rational exponents?
  • Review radicals, rational exponents
  • Assignment: study for Unit 1 Quiz 3
THURS, SEPT 3: What have we learned about Radicals and Rationals?
  • Unit 1 Quiz 3: Radicals and Rationals
  • Assignment: none
FRI, SEPT 4:What are complex numbers, and how can we operate upon them?
Week 3
MONDAY, AUGUST 24: What do we remember about complex numbers and radicals?TUES, AUG 25: What are the Learning Objective for this course?WED, AUG 26: What operations can we do with complex numbers?THURS, AUG 27: What operations can we do with complex numbers?FRI, AUG 28: What have we learned about complex numbers and their operations?
  • Review complex numbers and their operations
  • Unit 1 Quiz 2: Complex numbers, roots, and operations
  • Assignment: enjoy your weekend
Week 2
MONDAY, AUG 17:  How can a sample represent a population?TUESDAY AUGUST 18: How can data collection methods affect the conclusions of your research?
  • Surveys, experiments, and observational studies
  • Assignment: page 27, page 28, page 29: 1-29
WEDNESDAY AUG 19: What do we need to know for the upcoming quiz?WEDNESDAY AUG 20: What have we learned up to this point in Unit 1?
  • Review Unit 1 Quiz 1
  • Assignment: Complete outstanding homework
THURSDAY AUG 21: How can you construct a representative sample?
  • Review Unit 1 Quiz 1
  • Assignment: none
FRIDAY AUG 22: What do we remember about complex numbers and radicals?Week 1
MONDAY, AUGUST 10:  What are the goals for this class? 
  • Watch Did You Know 3.0 and discuss most interesting facts (and their implications).
  • Review syllabus and answer questions.
  • Assignment: Print and fill out the "Online Syllabus + Contact Form."
TUESDAY, AUG 11: What skills can be used to review for the upcoming unit?
  • In-class worksheet - percentages
  • Assignment: none
WEDNESDAY, AUG 12:  What are the Measures of Central Tendency and Variation?THURSDAY, AUG 13: What are the Measures of Central Tendency and Variation?
  • Complete Measures of Central Tendency and Variation
  • Assignment: page 11 and page 12: 21-39
FRIDAY, AUG 14:  How can a sample represent a population?



MONDAY, DECEMBER 7: What do we remember about sequences and series?TUES, DEC 8: How can we find the terms and sum of a geometric sequence?
  • Geometric Sequences
  • Geometric Series
  • Assignment: page 163 1-35
WED, DEC 9: What have we learned about sequences and series?
  • Review Sequences and Series
  • Assignment: page 168 #1-32
THURS, DEC 10: What have we learned about sequences and series?
  • Review Sequences and Series
  • In-class challenge activity
  • Assignment: page 169-172 (focus on sequences/series problems)
FRI, DEC 11: What have we learned about sequences and series?
  • Unit 3 Test 1: Sequences
  • Assignment: none