Lesson Plans – November 23 – 24, 2009 – Thanksgiving Holiday

Lesson Plans – November 23 – 24, 2009 – Thanksgiving Holiday

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series

Monday, November 23: 4.5 Solve logarithmic equations using the properties of logarithms; Solve exponential equations; Solve logarithmic and exponential equations using a graphing utility
Tuesday, November 24: 4.5 Solve logarithmic equations using the properties of logarithms; Solve exponential equations; Solve logarithmic and exponential equations using a graphing utility

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, November 23: Icosohedra Project
Tuesday, November 24: Icosohedra Project

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, November 23: 5.1 Interpret graphs of normal probability distributions; Estimate areas under a normal curve and use them to estimate probabilities for random variables with normal distributions
Tuesday, November 24: 5.2 Find the areas under standard normal curve

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.

Lesson Plans – November 16 – 20, 2009

Lesson Plans – November 16 – 20, 2009

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series

Monday, November 16: 4.3 Change exponential expressions to logarithmic expressions; Change logarithmic expressions to exponential expressions; Evaluate logarithmic functions; Determine the domain of a logarithmic function; Graph logarithmic functions; Solve logarithmic equations
Tuesday, November 17: 4.4 Work with the properties of logarithms; Write a logarithmic expression as a sum or difference of logarithms; Write a logarithmic expression as a single logarithm; Evaluate logarithms whose base is neither 10 nor e ; Graph logarithmic functions whose base is neither 10 nor e
Wednesday, November 18: 4.4 Work with the properties of logarithms; Write a logarithmic expression as a sum or difference of logarithms; Write a logarithmic expression as a single logarithm; Evaluate logarithms whose base is neither 10 nor e ; Graph logarithmic functions whose base is neither 10 nor e
Thursday, November 19: 4.2 and 4.3 Evaluate exponential functions; Graph exponential functions; Define the number e; Solve exponential equations; Change exponential expressions to logarithmic expressions; Change logarithmic expressions to exponential expressions; Evaluate logarithmic functions; Determine the domain of a logarithmic function; Graph logarithmic functions; Solve logarithmic equations
Friday, November 20: 4.2 and 4.3 Evaluate exponential functions; Graph exponential functions; Define the number e; Solve exponential equations; Change exponential expressions to logarithmic expressions; Change logarithmic expressions to exponential expressions; Evaluate logarithmic functions; Determine the domain of a logarithmic function; Graph logarithmic functions; Solve logarithmic equations

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, November 16: 6.4 Special parallelograms; Use properties of diagonals of rhombuses and rectangles; Determine whether a parallelogram is a rhombus or a rectangle
Tuesday, November 17: 6.4 Special parallelograms; Use properties of diagonals of rhombuses and rectangles; Determine whether a parallelogram is a rhombus or a rectangle
Wednesday, November 18: 6.3 and 6.4 Special parallelograms; Use properties of diagonals of rhombuses and rectangles; Determine whether a parallelogram is a rhombus or a rectangle; Special parallelograms; Use properties of diagonals of rhombuses and rectangles; Determine whether a parallelogram is a rhombus or a rectangle
Thursday, November 19: 6.5 Trapezoids and kites; Verify and use properties of trapezoids and kites
Friday, November 20: 6.5 Trapezoids and kites; Verify and use properties of trapezoids and kites

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, November 16: Review Chapter 4
Tuesday, November 17: Review Chapter 4
Wednesday, November 18: TEST
Thursday, November 19: TEST
Friday, November 20: 5.1 Interpret graphs of normal probability distributions; Estimate areas under a normal curve and use them to estimate probabilities for random variables with normal distributions

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.

Lesson Plans – November 9 – 13, 2009

Lesson Plans – November 9 – 13, 2009

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series

Monday, November 9: 4.1 Determine the inverse of a function; Obtain the graph of the inverse function from the graph of the function; Find the inverse function f^-1; Review Chapter 3 Part 2
Tuesday, November 10: TEST Chapter 3 Part 2
Wednesday, November 11: 4.2 Evaluate exponential functions; Graph exponential functions; Define the number e; Solve exponential equations
Thursday, November 12: 4.2 Evaluate exponential functions; Graph exponential functions; Define the number e; Solve exponential equations
Friday, November 13: 4.2 Evaluate exponential functions; Graph exponential functions; Define the number e; Solve exponential equations

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, November 9: 5.5 Use inequalities involving angles of triangles; Use inequalities involving sides of triangles
Tuesday, November 10: Review Chapter 5
Wednesday, November 11: TEST Chapter 5
Thursday, November 12: 6.2 Parallelograms; Use relationships among sides and among angles of parallelograms; Use relationships involving diagonals of parallelograms or transversals
Friday, November 13: 6.2 Parallelograms; Use relationships among sides and among angles of parallelograms; Use relationships involving diagonals of parallelograms or transversals

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, November 9: 4.2 Determine if a probability experiment is a binomial experiment; Find binomial probabilities using the binomial probability formula; Construct a binomial distribution and its graph; Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a binomial probability experiment
Tuesday, November 10: 4.2 Determine if a probability experiment is a binomial experiment; Find binomial probabilities using the binomial probability formula; Construct a binomial distribution and its graph; Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a binomial probability experiment
Wednesday, November 11: 4.3 Find probabilities using the geometric distribution; Find probabilities using the Poisson distribution
Thursday, November 12: 4.3 Find probabilities using the geometric distribution; Find probabilities using the Poisson distribution
Friday, November 13: 4.3 Find probabilities using the geometric distribution; Find probabilities using the Poisson distribution

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.

Lesson Plans – November 2 – 6, 2009

Lesson Plans – November 2 – 6, 2009

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series
Monday, November 2: TEST Chapter 3 Part 1
Tuesday, November 3: TEST Chapter 3 Part 1
Wednesday, November 4: 3.6 Solve polynomial inequalities and rational inequalities algebraically and graphically
Thursday, November 5: 3.4 and 3.5 Find the domain of a rational function; Determine the vertical asymptotes of a rational function; Determine the horizontal or oblique asymptotes of a rational function; Analyze the graph of a rational function; Solve applied problems involving rational functions
Friday, November 6: 3.4 and 3.5 Find the domain of a rational function; Determine the vertical asymptotes of a rational function; Determine the horizontal or oblique asymptotes of a rational function; Analyze the graph of a rational function; Solve applied problems involving rational functions

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, November 2: Review Chapter 4
Tuesday, November 3: TEST Chapter 4
Wednesday, November 4: TEST Chapter 4
Thursday, November 5: 5.2 and 5.3 Identify and use properties of medians and altitudes of triangles; Identify and use properties of perpendicular bisectors and angle bisectors of triangles
Friday, November 6: 5.1 Use properties of midsegments to solve problems

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, November 2: 4.1 Distinguish between discrete random variables and continuous random variables; Construct a discrete probability distribution and its graph; Determine if a distribution is a probability distribution; Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a discrete probability distribution; Find the expected value of a discrete probability distribution
Tuesday, November 3: 4.1 Distinguish between discrete random variables and continuous random variables; Construct a discrete probability distribution and its graph; Determine if a distribution is a probability distribution; Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a discrete probability distribution; Find the expected value of a discrete probability distribution
Wednesday, November 4: 4.2 Determine if a probability experiment is a binomial experiment; Find binomial probabilities using the binomial probability formula; Construct a binomial distribution and its graph; Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a binomial probability experiment
Thursday, November 5: 4.2 Determine if a probability experiment is a binomial experiment; Find binomial probabilities using the binomial probability formula; Construct a binomial distribution and its graph; Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a binomial probability experiment
Friday, November 6: 4.2 Determine if a probability experiment is a binomial experiment; Find binomial probabilities using the binomial probability formula; Construct a binomial distribution and its graph; Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a binomial probability experiment

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.

Lesson Plans – October 26 – 30, 2009

Lesson Plans – October 26 – 30, 2009

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series

Monday, October 26: 3.3 Identify polynomial functions and their degree; Identify the zeros of a polynomial function and its multiplicity; Analyze the graph of a polynomial function
Tuesday, October 27: 3.3 Identify polynomial functions and their degree; Identify the zeros of a polynomial function and its multiplicity; Analyze the graph of a polynomial function
Wednesday, October 28: 3.7 Use the Remainder and Factor Theorems; Use the Rational Zeros Theorem to list the potential rational zeros of a polynomial function; Find the real zeros of a polynomial function; Solve polynomial equations
Thursday, October 29: 3.8 Utilize the conjugate pairs theorem to find the complex zeros of a polynomial; Find a polynomial function with specified zeros; Find the complex zeros of a polynomial function
Friday, October 30: Review Chapter 3 Part 1

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, October 26: 4.2 and 4.3 Prove two triangles congruent using the SSS and SAS Postulates; Prove two triangles congruent using the ASA Postulate and the AAS Theorem
Tuesday, October 27: 4.2 and 4.3 Prove two triangles congruent using the SSS and SAS Postulates; Prove two triangles congruent using the ASA Postulate and the AAS Theorem
Wednesday, October 28: 4.4 Use triangle congruence and CPCTC to prove that parts of two triangles are congruent
Thursday, October 29: 4.4 Use triangle congruence and CPCTC to prove that parts of two triangles are congruent
Friday, October 30: 4.5 To use and apply properties of isosceles triangles

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, October 26: Book Review Chapter 3
Tuesday, October 27: Review Chapter 3
Wednesday, October 28: TEST Chapter 3 Test
Thursday, October 29: TEST Chapter 3 Test
Friday, October 30: 4.1 Distinguish between discrete random variables and continuous random variables; Construct a discrete probability distribution and its graph; Determine if a distribution is a probability distribution; Find the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a discrete probability distribution; Find the expected value of a discrete probability distribution

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.

Lesson Plans – October 19 – 23, 2009

Lesson Plans – October 19 – 23, 2009

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series

Monday, October 19: 3.1 Graph a quadratic function by hand and by using a graphing utility; Identify the vertex and axis of symmetry of a quadratic function; Determine the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function; Use the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function to solve applied problems
Tuesday, October 20: 3.1 Graph a quadratic function by hand and by using a graphing utility; Identify the vertex and axis of symmetry of a quadratic function; Determine the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function; Use the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function to solve applied problems
Wednesday, October 21: 3.2 Graph transformations of power functions; Find the power function of best fit to data
Thursday, October 22: Cumulative Exam
Friday, October 23: A.6, A.7 Solve equations in one variable; Solve equations using the square root method; Solve quadratic equations by completing the square; Obtain the quadratic formula; Add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers; Solve quadratic equations with a negative discriminant

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, October 19: 4.1 Recognize congruent figures and their corresponding parts
Tuesday, October 20: 4.2 and 4.3 Prove two triangles congruent using the SSS and SAS Postulates; Prove two triangles congruent using the ASA Postulate and the AAS Theorem
Wednesday, October 21: 4.2 and 4.3 Prove two triangles congruent using the SSS and SAS Postulates; Prove two triangles congruent using the ASA Postulate and the AAS Theorem
Thursday, October 22: Cumulative Exam
Friday, October 23: 4.2 and 4.3 Prove two triangles congruent using the SSS and SAS Postulates; Prove two triangles congruent using the ASA Postulate and the AAS Theorem

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, October 19: 3.4 Use the Fundamental Counting Principle to find the number of ways two or more events can occur; Find the number of ways a group of objects can be arranged in order; Find the number of ways to choose several objects from a group without regard to order; Use counting principles to find probabilities
Tuesday, October 20: 3.4 Use the Fundamental Counting Principle to find the number of ways two or more events can occur; Find the number of ways a group of objects can be arranged in order; Find the number of ways to choose several objects from a group without regard to order; Use counting principles to find probabilities
Wednesday, October 21: 3.4 Use the Fundamental Counting Principle to find the number of ways two or more events can occur; Find the number of ways a group of objects can be arranged in order; Find the number of ways to choose several objects from a group without regard to order; Use counting principles to find probabilities
Thursday, October 22: 3.4 Use the Fundamental Counting Principle to find the number of ways two or more events can occur; Find the number of ways a group of objects can be arranged in order; Find the number of ways to choose several objects from a group without regard to order; Use counting principles to find probabilities
Friday, October 23: 3.4 Use the Fundamental Counting Principle to find the number of ways two or more events can occur; Find the number of ways a group of objects can be arranged in order; Find the number of ways to choose several objects from a group without regard to order; Use counting principles to find probabilities

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.

Lesson Plans – October 5 – 9, 2009

Lesson Plans – October 5 – 9, 2009

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series

Monday, October 5: 2.5 Graph functions using horizontal and vertical shifts; Graph functions using reflections about the x -axis or y -axis; Graph functions using compressions and stretches
Tuesday, October 6: Review
Wednesday, October 7: 2.6 Form the sum, difference, product, and quotient of two functions; Form the composite function and find its domain
Thursday, October 8: TEST
Friday, October 9: TEST

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, October 5: Review
Tuesday, October 6: TEST
Wednesday, October 7: TEST
Thursday, October 8: 3.4 Classify polygons; Find the sum of the measures of the interior and exterior angles of polygons
Friday, October 9: 3.4 Classify polygons; Find the sum of the measures of the interior and exterior angles of polygons

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, October 5: 3.2 Find the probability of an event given that another event has occurred; Distinguish between independent and dependent events; Use the Multiplication Rule to find the probability of two events occurring in sequence; Use the Multiplication Rule to find conditional probabilities
Tuesday, October 6: 3.2 Find the probability of an event given that another event has occurred; Distinguish between independent and dependent events; Use the Multiplication Rule to find the probability of two events occurring in sequence; Use the Multiplication Rule to find conditional probabilities
Wednesday, October 7: 3.2 Find the probability of an event given that another event has occurred; Distinguish between independent and dependent events; Use the Multiplication Rule to find the probability of two events occurring in sequence; Use the Multiplication Rule to find conditional probabilities
Thursday, October 8: 3.3 Determine if two events are mutually exclusive; Use the Addition Rule to find the probability of two events
Friday, October 9: 3.3 Determine if two events are mutually exclusive; Use the Addition Rule to find the probability of two events

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.

Lesson Plans – September 28 – October 2, 2009

Lesson Plans – September 28 – October 2, 2009

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series

Monday, September 28: 2.1 Determine whether a relation represents a function; Find the value of a function; Find the domain of a function; Identify the graph of a function; Obtain information from or about the graph of a function
Tuesday, September 29: 2.1 and 2.2 Determine whether a relation represents a function; Find the value of a function; Find the domain of a function; Identify the graph of a function; Obtain information from or about the graph of a function; Graph linear functions; Draw and interpret scatter diagrams; Distinguish between linear and nonlinear relations; Use a graphing utility to find the line of best fit; Construct a linear model using direct variation
Wednesday, September 30: 2.3 Find the average rate of change of a function; Use a graph to determine where a function is increasing, is decreasing, or is constant; Use a graph to locate local maxima and minima; Determine even and odd functions from a graph; Identify even and odd functions from the equation
Thursday, October 1: 2.4 Graph the functions listed in the library of functions; Graph piecewise-defined functions
Friday, October 2: 2.5 Graph functions using horizontal and vertical shifts; Graph functions using reflections about the x -axis or y -axis; Graph functions using compressions and stretches

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, September 28: 3.3 Classify triangles and find the measures of their angles; Use exterior angles of triangles
Tuesday, September 29: 3.3 Classify triangles and find the measures of their angles; Use exterior angles of triangles
Wednesday, September 30: 3.3 Classify triangles and find the measures of their angles; Use exterior angles of triangles
Thursday, October 1: 4.5 Use and apply properties of isosceles triangles
Friday, October 2: 4.5 Use and apply properties of isosceles triangles

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, September 28: 3.1 Identify the sample space of a probability experiment and identify simple events; Distinguish among classical probability, empirical probability, and subjective probability; Identify and use properties of probability
Tuesday, September 29: 3.1 Identify the sample space of a probability experiment and identify simple events; Distinguish among classical probability, empirical probability, and subjective probability; Identify and use properties of probability
Wednesday, September 3.1 Identify the sample space of a probability experiment and identify simple events; Distinguish among classical probability, empirical probability, and subjective probability; Identify and use properties of probability
Thursday, October 1: 3.1 Identify the sample space of a probability experiment and identify simple events; Distinguish among classical probability, empirical probability, and subjective probability; Identify and use properties of probability
Friday, October 2: 3.2 Find the probability of an event given that another event has occurred; Distinguish between independent and dependent events; Use the Multiplication Rule to find the probability of two events occurring in sequence; Use the Multiplication Rule to find conditional probabilities

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.

Lesson Plans September 21 – 25, 2009

Lesson Plans September 21 – 25, 2009

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series

Monday, September 21: Review Unit on solving equations and inequalities
Tuesday, September 22: TEST
Wednesday, September 23: TEST
Thursday, September 24: Homecoming Activities
Friday, September 25: No School – Staff Development

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, September 21: 3.1 and 3.2 Identify angles formed by two lines and a transversal; Prove and use properties of parallel lines; Use a transversal in proving lines parallel; Relate parallel and perpendicular lines
Tuesday, September 22: 3.1 and 3.2 Identify angles formed by two lines and a transversal; Prove and use properties of parallel lines; Use a transversal in proving lines parallel; Relate parallel and perpendicular lines
Wednesday, September 23: 3.3 Classify triangles and find the measures of their angles; Use exterior angles of triangles
Thursday, September 24: 3.3 Classify triangles and find the measures of their angles; Use exterior angles of triangles
Friday, September 25: No School – Staff Development

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, September 21: TEST
Tuesday, September 22: TEST
Wednesday, September 23: 3.1 Identify the sample space of a probability experiment and identify simple events; Distinguish among classical probability, empirical probability, and subjective probability; Identify and use properties of probability
Thursday, September 24: Homecoming Activities
Friday, September 25: No School – Staff Development

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.

Lesson Plans September 14 – 18, 2009

Lesson Plans September 14 – 18, 2009

Pre-Calculus

Standards: Models for Real World Phenomena; Algebraic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Sequences and Series

Monday, September 14: 1.4 Solving equations using a graphing utility; Solve linear equations; Solve quadratic equations by factoring; Solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula; Solve radical equations; Solve equations involving absolute value
Tuesday, September 15: 1.4 Solving equations using a graphing utility; Solve linear equations; Solve quadratic equations by factoring; Solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula; Solve radical equations; Solve equations involving absolute value
Wednesday, September 16: 1.4 Solving equations using a graphing utility; Solve linear equations; Solve quadratic equations by factoring; Solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula; Solve radical equations; Solve equations involving absolute value
Thursday, September 17: 1.5 Use interval notation; Use properties of inequalities; Solve linear inequalities algebraically and graphically; Solve combined inequalities algebraically and graphically; Solve absolute value inequalities algebraically and graphically
Friday, September 18: 1.5 Use interval notation; Use properties of inequalities; Solve linear inequalities algebraically and graphically; Solve combined inequalities algebraically and graphically; Solve absolute value inequalities algebraically and graphically

Geometry

Standards: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability

Monday, September 14: 2.4 Connect reasoning in algebra and geometry
Tuesday, September 15: 2.4 2.5 Connect reasoning in algebra and geometry; Identify angle pairs; Prove and apply theorems about angles
Wednesday, September 16: TEST Chapter 2 Sections 4 and 5
Thursday, September 17: 3.1 and 3.2 Identify angles formed by two lines and a transversal; Prove and use properties of parallel lines; Use a transversal in proving lines parallel; Relate parallel and perpendicular lines
Friday, September 18: 3.1 and 3.2 Identify angles formed by two lines and a transversal; Prove and use properties of parallel lines; Use a transversal in proving lines parallel; Relate parallel and perpendicular lines

Statistics

Standards: Experimental Design; Data Analysis

Monday, September 14: 2.5 Find the first, second, and third quartiles of a data set; Find the interquartile range of a data set; Represent a data set graphically using a box-and-whisker plot; Interpret other fractiles such as percentiles; Find and interpret the standard score (z-score)
Tuesday, September 15: Review Chapter 2
Wednesday, September 16: Review Chapter 2
Thursday, September 17: Review Chapter 2
Friday, September 18: Review Chapter 2

For all classes.
Activities: Lecture, Board work, Classroom participation
Material: Book problems and Teacher made handouts
Assessment: Daily assignments graded for accuracy. Unit test planned.