Precalculus

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 * ==Date== || ==Class== || ==Homework== || ==Help== ||
 * Sept 8 || Algebra Review (polynomials)

[|divide polynomials] ||
 * Sept 12 || Algebra Review (factoring)

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|| [|factoring quadratics]

[|factor sum of cubes]

[|factor difference of cubes]

[|factor by grouping -1]

[|factor by grouping] || equations and inequalities. Quiz Monday over factoring ||< ||<   ||
 * Sept. 16 ||< Review of functions, graphing, solving
 * Sept. 20 || Quiz over factoring

|| || [| solving linear inequalities] i[|nterval and set notation] [|solve by factoring] || and do 1-6 from homework set.
 * Sept. 22 || Fill out study guide by watching videos

Midpoint formula, Distance Formula, and Equations of circles. ||<

||< [| midpoint]

[|distance formula]

[|Circles] || Introduce 1.3 Solving Equations and Inequalities in One Variable Using a Graphing Calculator ||
 * Sept. 26 || go over 1 - 6 from 1.2 HW

Finish 1.2 HW problems Complete 1.3 HW problems ||< [|solving inequalities] [|graphing solutions] ||<  || Quiz next class over 1.1 - 1.3 || Study for Quiz ||  || questions.
 * Sept. 28 || Go over 1.2 - 1.3 problems
 * Sept. 30 || Quiz 1.1- 1.3 ||  ||   ||
 * Oct. 4 || Hand back quiz over 1.1 - 1.3 and answer

Intro to Functions and graphs of functions ||< ||< [|domain of functions]

[|operations on functions] || Intro to 1.5
 * Oct. 6 || Go over 1.4 homework

Maximums, Minimums, Increasing/Decreasing/Constant ||< ||< [|Maximum/Minimum Word Problem]

[|Increasing/Decreasing/Constant] || review factoring || Study for Test over Ch. 1 ||  || and building linear functions ||< ||< [|Point-plotting method]
 * Oct. 12 || Go over 1.5 homework || Finish 1.5 ||  ||
 * Oct. 14 || Go over word problems in 1.5
 * Oct. 18 || Test over Ch. 1 || Relax ||  ||
 * Oct. 20 ||< Properties of linear functions, equations of lines

[|Find Slope and Y-Intercept]

[|Graph using Zero (X-Intercept) and Y-Intercept]

[|Determine Whether a Function is Linear/Nonlinear]

[|Average rate of change] ||
 * Oct. 24 ||< Setting up linear equations and linear regression

|| ||<   ||< [|Translating Sentences into Equations]

[|Linear/Nonlinear in Scatter Diagrams]

[|Graphing Calculator and Line of Best Fit] ||
 * Oct. 26 || Go over 2.2 Homework || Finish problems from 2.2 homework

|| [|Mixture Problem Solving]

[|Motion Problem Solving] || ||< ||< [|Completing the Square]
 * Oct. 28 || Review mixture problems || Study for Test next class ||  ||
 * Nov. 1 || Chapter 2 Test ||  ||   ||
 * Nov. 3 ||< Quadratic equations and their graphs

[|Using the Quadratic Formula]

[|Graphing Quadratic Functions] || intro to project ||  || [|Looking into Time] ||
 * Nov. 7 || Go over 3.1
 * Nov. 9 ||< Intro to 3.2 - discuss projects further

Inequalities and models involving quadratics ||< ||< [|Solving Quadratic Inequalities using a Sign Line]

[|Solving Quadratic Inequalities using a Graph] || Intro 3.3
 * Nov. 14 || Go over 3.2 homework

Complex numbers, quadratic equations with complex solutions ||< ||< [|Complex Numbers] ||
 * Nov. 16 || Go over 3.3

Work on projects || Study for Test ||  || Intro to 4.1 on own
 * Nov. 22 || Ch. 3 Test ||  ||   ||
 * Nov. 29 || Finish Ch. 3 Test

Radical and absolute value equations, piecewise-defined functions ||< ||< [|Solving Radical Equations]

[|Solving Absolute Value Equations] || project - next class ||  ||   || Handout 4.2 homework
 * Dec. 1 || Intro to 4.2 - Ms Tiery || Get ready to present quadratic
 * Dec. 5 || Go over 4.1 Homework - quiz next class

Graphing Transformations and Models

|| Study for quiz over 4.1 Do 4.2 Problem up to #17

||< [|Graphs of Absolute Value Functions]

[|Graphs of Absolute Value Functions 2]

[|Graphs of Parabolas] ||<  || Present Projects || Study for Ch. 4 Test ||  ||   || Present Projects || Study for Ch. 4 Test ||  ||   ||
 * Dec. 7 || Quiz 4.1 || Finish 4.2 - if you have not ||  ||   ||
 * Dec. 9 || Go over 4.2
 * Dec. 13 || Finish going over 4.2
 * Dec. 15 || Ch. 4 Test || Have a Great Weekend ||  ||   ||
 * Dec. 19 ||< Power Functions and Polynomial Functions

||< ||< [| Zeros and multiplicity]

[|Writing a polynomial when given zeros.] ||
 * Dec. 21 || Early Release - finish 5.1 if you haven't || Have a wonderful vacation ||  ||
 * Jan. 4 ||< Rational Functions, Analyzing and Graphing





[|Link to Applet for 5.2 Activity] ||

1- 20 || [|Finding the Domain of a Function]

 [|Oblique Asymptotes]

[|Horizontal Asymptotes]

[|Vertical Asymptotes] = = ||<  || Begin review for Mid-term || Do 1-12 of practice Mid-term
 * Jan 6 || Go over 5.2 || finish 5.2 homework ||  ||   ||
 * Jan 10 || Go over rest of 5.2
 * Jan 10 || Go over rest of 5.2



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 * Jan. 17 || Review for Mid-term || Study for Mid-term ||  ||   ||
 * Jan. 17 || Take Mid-term ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Jan. 23 ||< Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

||< Study for quiz over 5.1 - 5.2 Finish 5.3 H.W. Problems

||< [|Solving Inequalities Algebraically.] || Begin discussion of 5.4
 * Jan. 25 || Quiz over 5.1 - 5.2 || Finish 5.3 Homework ||  ||
 * Jan. 31 || Go over 5.3 Homework

|| Study for Quiz over 5.3 and definition of Polynomial Due 1-6 from 5.4 Homework ||< [|Find zeros of polynomial] || Continue introduction to 5.4 || Complete 5.4 Homework ||  || Intro to 5.5 ||< ||< [|Finding the remaining zeros] || Work on practice problems for test || same as in class ||  || Complete the Study Guide for 6.1 Research e and have 4-5 facts about it. ||  || ||< Finish 6.1 homework look up logarithms ||< [|Composite Functions]
 * Feb. 2 || Quiz over 5.3
 * Feb. 6 ||< Go over 5.4
 * Feb. 8 || Finish 5.5 Homework
 * Feb. 10 || Go over 5.5 and practice problems || Study for Test of 5.3 - 5.5 ||  ||
 * Feb. 14 || Test 5.3 - 5.5 || Watch the videos for Composite Functions and Inverse Functions.
 * Feb. 16 ||< Intro to 6.1 and begin homework

[|Inverse functions] || ||< Finish 6.2 Homework Watch 6.3 Videos ||< [|Solving Exponential Equations]
 * Feb. 27 || Go over 6.1 homework || watch videos that go with 6.2 ||  ||
 * Feb. 29 ||< Work on 6.2 Homework

[|Graphing Exponential Functions] || Work on 6.3 Homework
 * March 2 || Complete 6.3 Study Guide

|| Study for Quiz over 6.1 - 6.2 Complete 6.3 Homework

||< [| Converting Logarithms to Exponents and Vise Versa]

[|Domain of Logarithms]

[|Adding and Subtracting Logarithms]

[|Change Base Formula] ||
 * March 6 || Go over 6.3 Homework

More practice with log and exponential functions || Study for Quiz over 6.1 - 6.3 ||  || Do 5 practice SAT problems ||  || Intro 6.4 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations ||< ||< [|Solving Logarithmic Equations][| Part 1]
 * March 8 || Take Quiz 6.1 - 6.3 || Watch 6.4 Videos
 * March 12 || Finish Quiz

[|Solving Logarithmic Equations][| Part 2] ||
 * March 14 ||< Work on 6.5 Homework Problems

Compound and Continuous Interest ||< ||< [|Compound interest]

[|Compound Interest Continually] ||
 * March 16 || Go over 6.4 & 6.5 Homework || Watch Videos for 6.6 ||  ||
 * March 20 ||< Discuss 6.6 Study Guide & begin homework

Exponential Growth/Decay and Logistic Growth and Decay

||< 6.6 homework problems 1 - 8

||< [|Exponential Growth]

[|Exponential Decay]

[| Half Life]

[|logistic growth model] || Can you find his mistake in part 1? What is it? Correct it and see how much of a difference it makes in the regression equation. Bring to class with you.
 * March 27 ||< Fitting Data to Exponential, Logarithmic, and Logistic Functions ||< [[file:Honors Precalculus Homework 6.7.pdf]] ||< [|Exponential Regression Pt. 1]

[|Exponential Regression Pt. 2]

[|For Fun Check It Out]

[|Fitting data to logistic model Pt. 3] || [|Arc Length and Area of a Sector] [|Unit Circle] [|Interesting Unit Circle Trick] ||
 * ||< [[file:Precalculu Studyguide 7.1.doc]] ||< [[file:Precalculus Homework 7.1.docx]] ||< [|Degrees and Radians]
 * ||< [[file:Precalculus Studyguide 7.2.docx]] ||< [[file:precalculus homework 7.2.docx]] ||<  ||
 * April 23 ||< Intro to 7.3 - graph sine and cosine

[|Applet for y = Asin(x) & y = Acos(x)] ||< ||< [|intro to graphs of sine and cosine]

[|period and amplitude of graphs]

[|graphing transformations of sine and cosine (y = Asin(Bx)] || y = tan(x) y = cot(x) y = csc(x) y = sec(x) ||  ||
 * April 25 || Go over 7.3 || Graph the parent functions
 * April 27 || Substitute - Practice SAT ||  ||   ||
 * May 1 ||< Go over Practice SAT

Go over graphs of tangent, cotangent, cosecant, secant ||< ||< [| graph csc(x) and -csc(x)]

[|graphing tan(x)]

[|entire 45 min. lesson graphing tangent, cosecant, secant, and cotangent]

[|Graphing tangent, cotangent, cosecant, and secant using a calculator] || trig graphs with phase shifts ||  ||   || More practice with graphing trig functions ||  ||   || Print and attempt homework ||  ||
 * May 3 || SAT prep ||  ||   ||
 * May 7 || Discuss 7.4
 * May 9 || Quiz Unit Circle
 * May 11 || Quiz graphing trig functions || Do 7.1 Homework above 1 - 12, 19-22, 26-50 ||  ||
 * May 15 || Go over 7.1 pat 1 homework || Complete 7.1 Homework packet (we will do 23, 24, and 25 together in class) ||  ||
 * May 17 || Go over 7.1 part 2 homework || Study for Quiz over 7.1 ||  ||
 * May 21 || Quiz over 7.1 || Watch videos for 8.1
 * ||<  ||< [[file:Precalc. hw 7.5.docx]] ||<   ||
 * ||<  ||< [[file:precalc. hw 8.1.docx]] ||< [| inverse sine]

[|inverse cosine]

[|inverse tangent] || ||< [|Using inverse trig functions] ||
 * May 23 ||<  ||< Watch video - complete 8.2 homework
 * May 25 ||< Go over 8.1 and 8.2

Intro 8.3 ||< Do 8.3 homework problems ||< [|Reciprocal, Quotient and Pythagorean Identities]

[|Even-Odd Identities] ||
 * May 30 ||< Go over 8.3

Intro to 8.4

||< ||< [|examples using sum and difference formulas]

[|Find exact value of angle using sum and difference formulas]

[|establishing an identity using the sum and difference formulas] ||
 * ||<  ||< [[file:Honors Precalculus 8.5.docx]] ||<   ||
 * ||<  ||< [[file:Honors Precalculus 8.6.docx]] ||<   ||