Mrs. Galla's Math Site
6/2: Today we reviewed for the final exam. Here is the topics handout I gave to students. parts 1 and 2 final topics 2016.pdf
5/31: Today we took additional notes on the laws of sine and cosine and talked about the area of oblique triangles. Students were given a take home assignment that will be graded and is due at the start of next class. Please see me for a copy if you were absent.
5/26: Today we took notes on and did examples using the laws od sine and cosine. homework is on page 436 #s 1, 3, 7 and page 443 #s 3, 5, 7, 9
Law of Sines and Cosines notes handout.pdf
5/24: Today students completed the chapter 5 test.
5/20: Today students were given a review for the test. review answer keys: ch 5 review answer key 1.pdf ch 5 review answer key 2.pdf ch 5 review answer key 3.pdf test review: Chapter 5 Test review 2016.pdf Final formula sheet.pdf
5/18: Today we went over the practice sheet given last class. We then finished up section 5.5. Homework is on page 415, #s 29, 31, 32, 41, 42, 66, 67, 70, 75, 76, 83.
5/16: Today we went over the homework. Students were then given an assignment for practice purposes that will be reviewed on Wednesday. The test on chapter 5 will be on Tuesday, May 24th. Please see me if you were out today to get a copy of the assignment.
5/11: Today we went over the homework. We then began section 5. We took notes on and did examples of using Double-Angle Formulas. The homework is page 415-16 #s 10, 12-17, 23 and 24. Here is the formula sheet I provided. 5.5 formula sheet.pdf
5/9: Today the extra practices were collected if students chose to get partial credit back for points missed the first time. We then went over homework. Then, we took notes on and did examples from chapter 5 section 4 - Sum and DIfference Formulas. Here is a copy of the formulas. They are found in your textbook as well. Sum and Difference Formulas.pdf The homework is page 404, #s 1, 4, 15, 17, 19, 31, 33, 45, 47, 49, 59, 60 and 69.
5/5: Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on and did examples from section 5.3. The homework is page 396 #7-14, 22, 25, 29, 35, 36, 38 and 39.
5/3: Today we went over the homework from section 5.2. Students then completed an in class assignment on section 5.2, in which they could use notes but could not work with others. Please see me if you were absent.
4/29: Today we went over the homework, and then took notes on and did examples from section 2 of chapter 5. Homework is on page 387 # 1, 3-5, 8, 9, 18, 19, 22 and 34. There will be an in class assignment on Tuesday pertaining to what we have learned thus far in the chapter. It will be graded. Notes will be permitted but it will be an independent assignment. The extra practice is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday as well.
4/27: Today most of the class was at the Junior retreat, so we did not move on within the chapter. I gave students that were present an extra practice, which they were permitted to work on if desired. It is due at the start of class Tuesday for all students. I have emailed the class the attachment and will attach it here. Extra practice problems term 3.pdf All problems except for the graph should be completed on seperate notebook paper, and all work needs to be shown for full credit. Please put a circle or box around your answers.
4/25: Today we went over the homework extensively. We then went over strategies that are helpful for simplifying trig expressions. We did a few more examples, and students then had the oppertunity to begin their homework, which is on pages 379-380 #s 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 46 and 48.
4/21: Today students completed an in class quiz on section 4.7. We then began to take notes on and do examples from chapter 5 section 1. The homework is on pages 379-380 #s 3, 4, 5, 27, 30, 31, 45, 49, 54 and 61.
4/19: Today we took notes on and did examples from section 7 in chapter 4, which is about inverse trig functions. On Thursday, students will complete and in class assignment pertaining to the information on this section. This assignment will be counted as a quiz, and therefor students WILL NOT be permitted to use their notes, Ipads, etc. They will have to know the section and the information within it from memory. Homework is on page 349 #s 1-16, 19-22, and 38, 40 and 41.
4/15: Today students took a test on Chapter 4.
4/11-4/13: These days were used to review all and any topics that will be covered on the test on Friday.
Here are the answer keys for the homework that was writing trig equations based off of graphs answer key 1.pdf answer key 2.pdf
Chapter 4 Study Guide Outline Chapter 4 Study Guide 2016.pdf
Writing Sine and Cosine Equations Based off of Graphs notes.pdf
Review worksheets for sections 1-4 (answers are on the back) Coterminal Angles Practice Problems.pdf Evaluating Trig Functions at a Given Angle on the Unit Circle Practice Problems.pdf Finding Sine, Cosine, and Tangent for an Angle Given a Point on its Terminal Side Practice Problems.pdf Radian and Degree Conversions Practice Problems.pdf Sketching Angles in Standard Position Practice Problems.pdf unit circle filled in (black and white).pdf Using Trig Identities to Transform an Equation Practice Problems.pdf Evaluate the Remaining Trig Functions Given the Value of One and the Quadrant Practice Problems.pdf graphing the 6 trig functions practice problems.pdf solving simple trig equations practice problems.pdfUse the in class assignment you completed for sections 1-4 as a study utensil for those sections. On page 365-367, you can graph the trig functions for these numbers 89-96 and 99-106. You can also take these graphs and create other trig equations. You can plug these equations into your Trig App and can test if the graphs are the same.
4/7: Today we went over how to graph trig functions which involve "pi." We also did an example o graphing a Tangent function. We then looked at graphs of different sine and cosine functions, and created equations that represent the graphs. Answers vary, and each graph can be written in terms of sine and cosine. We did #2 from this handout together, and the rest was classwork turned homework. writing equations based off of trig graphs.pdf
4/5: Today we talked about the graphs of secant, cosecant, tangent, and cotangent. The notes handouts I have made for you are below. The homework can be found on page 339 #s 1-6.
different kinds of sine and cosine graphs.pdf
Graphs of tan, cot, sec, and csc notes handout.pdf
3/24: Today we went over the homework. Students drew the graphs on the board and we went over the characteristics.
3/22: Today we took notes on and did examples of 4.5, which was about the graphs of sine and cosine functions. The handout I provided to students is below. Homework is on page 328-329, #s 1-21 odd, 27, 31, 35-38.
3/18: Today students completed and turned in their in class assignment in which they began on Wednesday.
3/16: Today students took a quiz in which they had to fill out the radians, degree measures, and coordinate points on the unit circle. Once turned in, students recieved an independent in class assignment, which they will have the oppertunity to complete during classtime on Friday.
3/14: Today we went over the homework from 4.3. We then took notes on and did examples from 4.4. The homework is on page 318, #s 1, 3, 8, 11-19 odd, 30, 31, 37-39, 46, 47, 51 and 52. On Wednesday, we will go over the homework. There will then be an in class assignment. The first part of the assignment is completely independent, and will be asking you to fill out the radians, degrees, and coordinate points of the unit circle. No notes will be permitted for this part of the assignment. You will turn the unit circle in to me, and you will then be given part 2 of the assignment which will cover topics we have learned thus far in this chapter. You will be permitted to work with a partner, but must each turn in a copy of the assignment.
3/10: Today we went over the homework from last class, and then we took notes on and did examples from section 4.3 which involves trig identities. The optional notes handout can be found below. Homework is on page 308-309 #s 1, 3, 5, 27-41 odd.
3/8: Today we went over the homework, and then completed section 4.2 which was about the Unit Circle. I gave this to students as a reference unit circle, which is color coated. UnitCircleGraphicOrganizerColorCoded.pdf. The homework is page 299 #s 23-26, 29, 31, 32, 37-40, 43-46
3/3: Today the rest of the matrix worksheets were collected. We then took notes on and did examples from 4.1 which introduces Trig. Here is the notes handout provided to students: Chapter 4 Section 1 (2).pdf. Homework is page 291 # 31, 34, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51 and 53.
3/1: Today we briefly reviewed two topics pertaining to matrices that we did not get to on Friday. Students were then given this in class (and out of class) assignment. Matrix worksheet (graded).pdf. This is due at the beginning of class on Thursday. Students are permitted to use a calculator for any/all of the assignment. It will be graded and will be included in the grades for your seond trimester.
2/26: Today we learned about matrices. Please see me for the handouts and homework as they are not files that can be converted to a pdf file. Here are the answer keys for what we covered in class: answer key part1.pdf answer key part 2.pdf answer key part 3.pdf
2/24: Today students took an exam on Chapter 3.
2/22: Today we went over the homework. We then briefly reviewed how to find the inverse of an exponential and/or logarithmic function. Students were given the oppertunity to ask any questions they may have pertaining to the test to be taken Wednesday, February 24th. I provided students with this review, which mimics the test. ch. 3 review.pdf, and here is an attachment of the answers ch. 3 review answers.pdf Students were also given Mrs. Allshouse's review: chapter 3 review-Mrs. Allshouse.pdf. The answers to this review will be posted onto her website.
2/18: Today we went over the homework, and then did examples from section 3.5 which involves growth and decay. I provided students with this handout Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.pdf to practice these types of problems. The test will be next Wednesday. Here is a helpful handout I have created for your benefit. 3.4 guide.pdf and here are the answers to the worksheet. IMG_3031 (1).pdf
2/16: Today we went over the homework from section 3.3. We then did many examples and took notes on section 3.4, which was about logarithmic and exponential expressions. The homework is pg 253, #9-20 every other odd, 25-49 every other odd, and 75-95 every other odd.
2/11: Today students turned in their classwork turned homework from Tuesday. We then took notes on and did examples from section 3 of chapter 3. The optional notes handout can be found below. The homework is on page 243 #s 10-16, 18, 20-22, 25-27, 31, 35, 39, 42, 44, 46, 69, 70, 75.
Notes PDF for chapter 3 section 3 Chapter 3 Section 3 notes.pdf
2/9: Today we went over the homework. Students then completed and in class assignment on sections 3.1 and 3.2.
2/4: Today we went over the homework. I read off answers to students and we did a few of the problems together. We then did exampels from and took notes on Chapter 3 Sections 2. The optional notes page can be found below. Homework was assigned: Pages 236-237, problems 8, 12, 36, 38, 39-44, 48, 56, 69, 71, 80, 86
Notes PDF for 2/4 section 3.2: Chapter 3 Section 2 Notes.pdf
2/2: Today we began chapter 3 by taking notes on and doing examples from section 1 which deals with the natural exponential. I gave this handout to students to use as a guide while taking notes. We added to these notes and did examples. Chapter 3 Section 1 Notes.pdf. Homework: Page 226, problems 7-10, 17-22, 46-52 even, 62, 66, 74, 75 Also, define logarithm and be ready to discuss its meaning next class. Also, be able to rearrange log3x= -2 to the best of your ability. We will be learning more about this next class.
1/29: Today students took an optional retake of the chapter 2 sections 1-5 test.
1/27: Today was a review day. We reviewed the previous test and did many examples. I took student questions. This was to prepare you and give you a chance to ask any questions before the test Friday.
1/25: Today I told the class that on Friday there will be an optional test retake to replace the test you took recently on parts of chapter 2. If you are happy with your grade, you do not have to retake the test. We will count the grade that is the best out of the two. You will have one hour to take this test on Friday (shortened classes due to the litergy). Wednesday will be a review day. You must email me any questions or things you want to review before class Wednesday due to how much needs to be covered in a short amount of time. We also discussed that a graph can go through a slant asymptope or a horizontal asymptope, but never a vertical asymptope ( due to the vertical asymptope coorelating with the domain ). Students completed class work on section 2.6 which will be graded. Please email me or stop in to set up a time to complete this assignment if you were absent!
12-10: We went over class work on long and synthetic division today. I emailed you all your assignment for Tuesday.
12-1: You worked in small groups on some applications of chapter 1. You'll finish this next class. Your extra practice is due Tuesday December 8.
Chapter 1 Study Guide 2015.pdf
11-17: Today we looked at inverse functions. Your homework is page 100 #39, 46, just find f inverse of 49, 70
Your chapter 1 test will be Monday. We will start reviewing in class Thursday.
11-13: We discussed arithmetic combinations of functions and compositions of functions. Homework is page 89 #4, 7, 19, 21, 33, 37, 43 - 46, 47, 49
11-9: Today we discussed nonrigid transformations and finding the new coordinates using a made up function. Homework is page 81 #20, 24, 28, 32, 39, 66
#66 is just like the examples we did in class. You should have 3 coordinates for each a, b, c, d, etc
You will be doing an assignment to hand in on Wednesday: 4 functions to graph, 4 graphs to write the equation of, 2 problems similar to the transformation theory we did in class
11-5: We listed the characteristics of each parent function then worked a bit with transformation theory. Homework is to graph the functions that were on the board and to do page 72 #53-60.
11-3: You did your in-class assignment today after we reviewed the homework. Homework is to just graph the first 5 parent functions. We will fill in the rest Thursday.
10-29: We finished sections 4 & 5 today and reviewed some problems from sections 1 - 5. Next class you will have an assessment (with notes) on sections 1 - 5.
Homework is pages 117-119 #26, 27, 57, 64, 67-70, 71, 74, 75, 79, 86, 87, 89, 96
10-27: I was not feeling well today and went home sick. I left notes on the board for you to copy and do examples. We will wrap up sections1-5 on Thursday and do an assessment on Tuesday of next week.
10-23: We looked at the definition of a function today and domain and range. Homework is page 49 #13 -23 odds, 48, 51, 53, 58 - 66 evens
We will finish sections 4 and 5 on Tuesday and have an assessment on sections 1 - 5 on Thursday.
10-21: Today we went over the homework from sections 1 and 2 of chapter 1. You learned how to use your graphing calculators better and we briefly looked at a couple of problems from section 3. If you feel like you need to look at this section more closely, please do some odd problems and check your answers in the back of the book.
10-13: In class today, you will work on the binomial theorem. Binomial Theorem.pdf You will have a short quiz on Monday similar to this.
10-9: Today was Laker Day. I passed back your quests and you did 5 review problems to hand in. laker day problems.pdf
10-4: We worked with the imaginary number today and reviewed for your quest Wednesday. I emailed you all practice problems to review.
9-29: We finished our section on solving all types of equations. Next class you will do an assignment to hand in. Monday we will work with the imaginary number and your next quest will be next Wednesday. Homework is page A57-58 #65,79,91,97,167,177.
9-25: Today we started the second half of the fundamental concepts of Algebra 2: Solving equations. In class we reviewed linear equations, absolute value equations and inequalities, rational equations and radical equations. Homework is page A58 #153 - 163 odds, 171, 175, 179. Check your answers and let me know if there is anything you would like to go over Tuesday.
9-23: Your first quiz/test was today. The majority of you seemed confident while completing it. Homework is page A56 (in the back of your book), #19, 21, 24, 33, 41, 43, 47. Please check your answers in the back of the book.
9-21: We did a few examples of rational expressions today and reviewed what we've done so far this year. Your quest (50 points) is Wednesday on sets of numbers, exponents, radicals, polynomials and rational expressions.
9-16: Today we reviewed operations on polynomials (simplifying and factoring) along with rational expressions. Homework is Practice with polynomials.docx.pdf
Your first quest (50 points) will be next Wednesday 9/23.
9-14: We finished the properties of radicals today then you began an assignment that will be handed in Wednesday.
9-8: Today in class we started the first unit which is the fundamental concepts of algebra. We reviewed all exponent rules and started working with radicals.
Homework is Exponent Practice Worksheet.docx.pdf to be done in your notebooks.
