8/27
Today we went over the syllabus and class rules/expectations. A parent letter was given, and is due NO LATER THAN Friday 8/31. Textbooks were assigned. The syllabus and parent letter are attached on the page for this class found under the navigation menu.
8/29
Today we began a review unit called the Fundamental Concepts of Algebra (it is found in the back of the book). We took notes on section A2 (part 1) - Exponents. I provided a handout to students to aid notetaking, and examples were completed as a class.
Homework: Page A20, #s 6-30 even (do not do the fill in the blank section)
Handout: A2 part 1 notes Exponents.pdf
8/31
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on part 2 od A2 - Radicals. There was no handout. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework: Pages A20-21 #s 52-56 even, 63-65 all, and 80-100 even except for 84 and 86.
9/5
Today we went over the homework. We then added 3 more examples to our A2 part 2 notes. Students then completed an inclass assignment covering content from A2 that will be graded. It is due NO LATER THAN the start of next class. Please see me with any questions BEFORE class on Friday. If you were absent, please see me for a copy of the assignment.
9/7
Today all in class assignments were collected. We then took notes on A3 - Polynomials & Factoring. A handout was provided to aid note taking.
Homework: pgs A31-A32 #s 30-40 even, 48-52 even, 104-108 even, 116, 118, 130, 134, 142, 144, 146, 150
Handout: A3 Notes.pdf
9/11
Today we went over the homework. Students then completed an assignment on factoring from A3. It is attached below, and is due no later than the start of next class. Please complete it on notebook paper.
Assignment: A3 assignment.pdf
9/13
Today all assignments given last class were due. We then took notes on A4- Rational Expressions, which was aided with a handout and is attached below. The test on the Fundamental Skills Unit (A2-A5) will be on September 24th!
Notes Handout: A4 notes.pdf
Homework: Page A43 #s 14-22 even, and 36-50 even
9/18
Students completed an in class assignment on factoring polynomials. Please see me for a copy if you were absent.
9/20
Today we took notes on the final section of the fundamentals of algebra unit, A5 - Solving Equations. The test will be next Wednesday, 9/26. Attached is the test review, which must be completed for class on monday. If you missed today, please be sure to copy notes from a classmate. I have attached an example of an absolute value equation for by A2 class because we did not get to it today, but we will be reviewing it to being class on Monday.
Homework: Page A56-58 #s12-24 even, 28-36 even, 46, 56, 70, 88, 154-164 even, 180 and 182
Test Review: Algebra 2 Trig IB Fundamental Skills Unit Test Review 2018.pdf
A5 Absolute Value Equation Example.pdf
9/24
Today we went over the test review entirely. The test is going to be this Wednesday, 9/26. The answer key is attached below, and the review is attached to the previous date.
Fundamentals of Algebra test review answer key: Test review 2018 key.pdf
9/26
Today students took a test on the fundamental concepts of algebra.
9/28
Today students were given a short assignment that focused on some key areas found within the test that I found minor errors in periodically.
Fundamentals test concepts assignment: fundamental skills.pdf
Fundamentals test concepts guide: Algebra 1 Concepts Review.pdf
10/2
Due to today being the day of the junior retreat, I did not begin chapter 1 as the vast majority of students were gone on the retreat.
10/4
Today we took notes on section 1 of chapter 1. Attached is the handout I provided.
Handout: 1.1 Notes.pdf
Homework: pages 9-10, #s 12-20 even, #s 24-42 even (you do not need to plot points when asked to)
10/8
Today we took notes on 1.2. The handout that aided note taking is below. Please see a classmate to copy examples.
Handout: 1.2 notes.pdf
Homework: pages 22-23 #s 2-20 even, and 58-70 even - DO NOT SKETCH GRAPH!
10/10
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on 1.3. A handout that aided note taking is below. Please see a classmate to copy examples.
Handout: 1.3 notes.pdf
Homework: pages 34-35 #s 2-24 even, 34-56 even, 70 and 72
10/12
Today was laker day, so we did not take new notes. There is no homework.
10/16
Today students completed an assignment on 1.1-1.3. It is attached below. It was due at the end of class and will be graded.
Assignment: 1.1-1.3 assignment.pdf
10/18
Today all assignments were collected if they were not turned in last class. We then took notes on 1.4 using the handout attached as a guide.
Handout: 1.4 Functions.pdf
Homework: pages 48-50 #s 2-10 even, #s 30-42 even, and #s 54-64 even
10/23
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on 1.5 using the handout attached as a guide. Homework is the Chapter 1 Part 1 test review that is also attached below. The test on part 1 of chapter 1, covering sections 1-5 will be on Monday 10/29.
Handout: 1.5 notes.pdf
Ch 1 Part 1 Test Review: ch 1 part 1 test review 2018.pdf
10/25
Today we went over the test review extensively. The answer key is attached below, and a blank copy can be found above. Please note that I took numbers 8 and 14 off of the test, and for #11 you will only be asked to find the x and y intercepts of ONE function, not two. Students then completed an in class assignment which included problems from the first 5 sections of the chapter. If not turned in today, it is due no later than the start of class on Monday. The test on chapter 1 part 1 (sections 1-5) will be on Monday, 10/29.
I have also created additional OPTIONAL practice problems with answers attached below for you to utilize to help you study and practice.
Ch 1 part 1 answer key: ch 1 part 1 test 2018 review KEY.pdf
Additional optional practice problems: ch 1 part 1 extra practice problems.pdf
Assignment: 1.1-1.5 short assignment.pdf
10/29
Today students took a test on part one of chapter 1.
10/31
Today we took notes on sections 1.6 and 1.7. The handouts used are attached below. On Friday, there will be a closed notes, independent quiz on these sections. Guidelines for the quiz are listed below. I also gave an extra practice assignment. The rules for this assignment are the same for any extra practice assignments completed in previous math classes. Guidelines for the extra practice are listed below, and it is due next Wednesday, 11/7 with NO EXCEPTIONS. Please make sure to follow the guidelines exactly to earn credit.
Quiz on Friday 11/2:
1.6 material - you will be given the graphs of all 8 parent functions and for each will be asked to state:
- equation of the parent function represented by the graph (equation, not the name of the function)
- domain
- range
- x intercept(s)
- y intercept (s)
1.7 material
- You will be given the equation of a parent function, and the equation of a new function. You will need to describe the transformations from the parent function to the new given function. These transformations must be listed in the order in which they would be conducted. For horizontal/vertical stretches/shrinks, you will need to describe how the x or y values change from the parent function to the new function.
- You will be given the graph of a function and will need to describe the transformations that occur to have created the graph from its original parent function. These transformations must be listed in the order in which they would be conducted. Then, you will write the equation of the function represented by the graph.
Handouts: 1.6 notes.pdf 1.7 notes .pdf
Extra practice term 1: extra practice term 1 2018.pdf
Homework: page 79 #s 1, 2, 9-12
11/2
Today students took a quiz on sections 1.6 and 1.7.
11/7
Today all extra practice assignments were due. We then took notes on the last 2 sections of chapter 1. I created handouts to utilize as guidelines throughout the lesson. The test review was also given. It is to be completed for class on Friday. The test on part 2 of chapter 1 (sections 1.6-1.9) is on Tuesday 11/13.
Notes handouts:1.8 notes.pdf 1.9.pdf
Ch 1 part 2 test review: ch 1 part 2 test review.pdf
11/9
Today we went over the test review entirely. The answer key is attached below. Please be aware of all of the notes I have written in red (these were discussed during class).#7 has various answers, and #s 12-16 do not need explanations; I just included them to aid understanding. The test will be on Tuesday, 11/13.
Ch 1 part 2 test review key: ch 1 part 2 test review KEY 2018.pdf
11/13
Today students took a test on part 2 of chapter 1.
11/15
Today students completed a chapter one applications assignment. It was due at the end of class and will be graded. Please follow the directions precisely. If you were out for the musical, it is due no later than the start of class on Monday.
Assignment: Applications of chapter 1 assignment.pdf
11/19
Today we took notes on the binomial theorem using the powerpoint attached below. Please see a classmate for examples that were covered in class. The homework is also attached. Please use an online binomial theorem calculator to check all of your answers, and be ready to take a short quiz on Wednesday on this concept. There will be 3 problems - one will ask you to expand a binomial compeltely using the binomial theorem, and 2 will ask for specific terms within an expansion (just like the last 2 problems on yor homework). Please make sure all questions pertaining to homework are asked before class Wednesday. This will be your first grade on term 2.
Powerpoint (as a PDF):Binomial Theorem powerpoint.pdf
Homework: Binomial Theorem Homework.pdf
11/21
Today students took a quiz on the binomial theorem. The quiz will be the first grade for term 2.
11/28
Today we began chapter 2. Please see myself or a classmates for notes on section 2.1 if you were absent.
Homework:
page 134 #s 18-24 even
11/30
Today we took notes on the majority of section 2.2 via a powerpoint I created. Please see a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework: page 149 #s 14-20 even, 28-36 even, 52 & 56
12/4
Today we went over the homework from sections 2.1 and 2.2. students then completed an in class assignment that pertains to applications of quadratics. It is attached below. It was collected to be graded.
applications of quadratics assignment: applications of quadratics (2.1).pdf
12/6
Today all assignments were collected. We then took notes on 2.3. There was no handout. Please see a classmate for notes if you were absent. It is crucial that you are present as much as possible for the remainder of the school year in math class, as the majority of the lessons are best understood from demonstration, as you saw today.
Homework: page 159 #s 5, 6, 9-11, 19-30
12/10
Today we went over the homework. We then finished taking notes on 2.3. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework: Pages 159-160 #s 8, 13-16, 31-34, 57-60 (only part a)
12/12
Today students completed an open notes in class assignment on section 2.3. Ipads were not permitted. Please see me if you were absent.
12/17
Today I unexpectedly went home ill during class, so we will pickup where we left off with section 2.4 on Wednesday.
12/19
Today we took notes on 2.4, which convered complex numbers. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework: pg 167 #s 6-14 even, 18-24 even, 25, 28-36 even, 46-50 even
1/4
Today students completed an assignment on sections 2.1-2.3. It was collected to be graded and is attached below.
Assignment:2.1-2.3 asnmt.pdf
1/8
Today we began taking notes on section 2.5. I provided a handout which covered all of the definitions and pertinant info. All examples were completed on notebook paper. We got about halfway through the section, and will continue on Thursday. If you were absent, please make sure you get the examples from myself or a classmate.
Handout: 2.5 notes handout.pdf
Homework: pages 179-181 #s 2, 6, 12-18 even, 22, 24, 25-26 (only parts a and c)
1/10
Today we finished notes for section 2.5. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent. Homework is an assignment that will be graded. Please see me for a copy if you were absent.
1/14
Today we took notes on 2.6. There was no handout, so please be sure to copy notes from a classmate.
Homework: page 194 #s 28, 30, 32 and 38
1/16
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on 2.7, which is the final section of chapter 2. Please see a classmate for notes if you were absent. Homework is the chapter 2 test review. It must be completed for class on Friday. The test will be next Wednesday, 1/23.
Chapter 2 test review: test review 2019.pdf
1/23 Today we went over the chapter 2 test review entirely. The test will be this Friday, 1/25
Chapter 2 test review key: test review key 2019.pdf
1/25
Today students took a test on chapter 2.
1/29
Today we reviewed arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, which was an Algebra 1 topic but is emphasized as a mastered concept in IB. There was no handout, so please copy notes from a classmate if you were absent. The assignment attached below was given and is due no later than the start of next class. Please be aware of the changes being made to the assignment:
For #s 13-15, change the infinity sign that is at the top of each sigma sign to the following:
13) 20
14) 25
15) 52
On Thursday, we will go over the test.
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series assignment: geom and arith sequences and series.pdf
1/31 - No school
2/5
Today all sequences and series assignments were due. We then began chapter 3, and took notes on the first half of section 1 utilizing the handout attached below. There will be a quiz next class which will be closed notes, independent, and calculators will not be permitted. You will have a max of 10 minutes to complete the quiz. It will be on:
- 2 problems will have a parent function f(x), and a transformed version of the given parent function, g(x). You will be asked to describe the transformation(s) that occur from f(x) to g(x) [just like problems 17-22 in the homework]
- 1 function that you will be asked to name the domain, range, x/y-intercepts, horizontal asymptote, and create a chart of values. You will need to plot at least 5 points, including the possible x/y-intercepts, and the horizontal asymptote [just like problems #11-16 in the homework] You will be able to create your chart of x and y values without a calculator, so don’t worry!
Homework: page 226:
- #s 1-10
- #s 11-16 (ignore the directions in the book. Instead, state the domain, range, x/y-intercepts, the horizontal asymptote and create a chart of x and y values where you have plugged in at least 6 different x values (you only need to graph a minimum of 3 of these points). Use all of these on the graph to create a rough sketch of each graph
- #s 17-22
Handout: 3.1 part 1 notes.pdf
2/7
Today students took a short quiz on part one of 3.1. We then went over the homework and continued to take notes on 3.1 part 2 using the handout to aid notetaking that is attached below.
Homework: page 226 #s 46-52 even, 62, 66, 74, and jump ahead to 3.2 and define logarithm and rearrange the log given in class today. A1 please finish the last example from class today as well (ex p)
Handout: 3.1 part 2 notes.pdf
2/11
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on part one of 3.2 which pertains to logarithms. There was no handout, so please see a classmate for notes if you were absent. It is crutial that you all have mastered how to rewrite logs as exponentials and visa versa asap (by next class). This will be the basis of the rest of the chapter, and essential to inverses, graphing, and solving equations.
Homework: page 236-37 #s 8, 12, 48, 56, 80 and 86
2/13
Today we went over the homework, and then took notes on 3.2 part 2- graphs of logarithms. I provided the handout below to save us time with copying down notes and we were then able to spend more time discussing the concepts. Please see a classmate to copy the examples we graphed in class as well as additional examples that continued from the last lesson.
Handout: 3.2 part 2.pdf
2/18
Today we took notes on 3.3, properties of logarithms. There was no handout. If you were absent, please copy the change of base formulas and the properties of logarithms into your notes from section 3.3 in your book, and copy examples we went over from a classmate. It is crutial that you know how to rewrite a log as an exponential and vise versa, know how to use the one-to-one property, and know how to utilize properties of exponents to rewrite a term so that you may be able to use the change of base formula.
I also emailed students the extra practice for term 2. It is attached below. It is due no later than the start of class this Friday, 2/22.
Homework: pages 243-244 #s 10-16, 18-27, 31, 35, 39, 42, 44, 46, 61, 64, 69, 70, and 75.
Term 2 extra practice: term 2 extra practice 2019.pdf
2/20
Today we took notes on section 3.4- solving log and exponetial equations. Please see a classmate to copy notes if you were absent, and make arrangements to see me accordinly. You will be given an in class assignment (open notes) on this content on Friday. Your test on sections 3.1-3.4 will be next Thursday, 2/28.
Reminder that your term 2 extra practice is due NO LATER THAN the very beginning of class this Friday, 2/22.
Homework: pages 253-254, #s 9-49 every other odd problem, and #s 75-95 every other odd problem
2/22
Today all extra practice assignments were due. We then went over the homework. Students then completed an in class assignment on solving log and exponetial equations. It is attached below. I also passed out the chapter 3 test review, which we will go over next class. The test is going to be next Thursday, 2/28.
3.4 assignment: 3.4 assignment.pdf
ch 3 test review (sections 3.1-3.4): ch 3 test review 2019.pdf
2/26
Today all 3.4 assignments were due. We went over the chapter 3 (sections 3.1-3.4) test review thoroughly. The test will be this Thursday, 2/28. I also handed back extra practice assignments. Optional corrections are due no later than the start of class (before the test) this Thursday.
2/28
Today students took a test on chapter 3, sections 3.1-3.4.
3/5
In class assignment on 3.5 extensions of logarithms and exponentials: A1 & A2 3.5 applications assignment.pdf
** If your sub does not hand out this assignment, please complete it in order, neatly, on loose leaf. Staple and turn in by the end of class. **
3/7
Today all assignments from last class were passed back and we talked about a few of them. We then began chapter 4 and took notes on 4.1. I provided a handout, but you will need to get notes from myself or a classmate if you were absent.
4.1 handout:4.1 notes handout.pdf
helpful link to understand radians:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Circle_radians.gif
Homework: Page 291 #s 31, 34-36, 37, 43-45, 47-49, 51-53
3/11
Today we went over the homework. We then went over 4.2 using the handout below to help. There will be a 10 min max quiz next class on the unit circle. Closed notes/book, no calculator/Ipad, independent. Homework is on page 299#s 23-26, 29, 31-32, 37-40, 43-46
Handout and powerpoint:4.2 notes 2019.pdf
Unit circle 2019 pwrpt.pdf
Blank unit circle: blank unit circle template.pdf
Filled in unit circle: filled in unit circles - colored and black and white.pdf
3/13
Today students took a 10 minute timed quiz on the unit circle. We then took notes on 4.3. There will be a quiz on the identites that are on the back of the attached handout on Tuesday. You will have 5 minutes to list them all (reciprical, quotient, and pythagorean).
Homework: page 308-309 #s 1, 3, 5, 27-32
Handout: 4.3 notes handout.pdf
Fundamental Trig Identities.pdf
3/15
Today there was no class due to the junior liturgy.
3/19
Today students took a 6 minute timed quiz on the fundamental trig identities. We then talked about scheduling, and began taking notes on section 4.4. We only got through discussing the identities given in the section, and 2 examples (about half of the section). We will finish the section up on Thursday, as well as begin talking about and reviewing for the firs tpart of the test on chapter 4, which will cover the first 4 sections, and will be given next Wednesday, 3/27. If you were out today, plan to take the quiz this Thursday during class. Also be sure to get the notes (examples) we covered today from a classmate.
Homework: page 318-319 #s 1, 3, 8, 11-19 odd, 30, 31
Handout: 4.4 handout.pdf
3/21
Today we finished section 4.4 Students were also given the test review for chapter 4, sections 1-4. The test will be next Wednesday.
Test review: Chapter 4, sec 1-4 test review 2019.pdf
3/25
Today we went over the test review. The key is below, and the blank review is above as well as other resources you can use to study. The test will be this Wednesday.
ch 4 sect 1-4 test review key 2019.pdf
3/27
Today students took a test on chapter 4, sections 1-4.
4/2
Today we began section 4.5 - graphs of sine and cosine functions. We only got through half of the section due to shortened classes. I have attached the handout that I gave out, but be sure to see a classmate to copy examples. By next class, it is very important that you understand how to construct the parent function graphs of sine and cosine.
4.5 Handout: 4.5 handout.pdf
Homework: page 328-29 #s 1-4, 8-10, 35-38
4/4
Today we went over the homework. We then completed section 5, and graphed some complex sine and cosine functions. Please be sure to copy these examples from a classmate if you were absent. Next class there will be an open notes, graded in class assignment on graphing sine and cosine functions, and no ipads will be permitted. I attached a PDF of multiple sine and cosine parent graphs below you may use to help practice. They are also in my classroom under the info board.
Sine and Cosine parent function graphs:Sine and Cosine parent function graphs.pdf
4/8
Today students completed an open notes, graded in class assignment on graphing sine and cosine functions. No ipads were permitted. Please see me if you were absent.
4/10
Today we took notes on 4.6, graphs of tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant. The handouts provided are below, but you will need to copy the examples from a classmate.
Handouts:4.6 examples for notes.pdf
4.6 notes.pdf
4/12
Today we took notes on writing trig equations based off of their graphs. I have included the handouts below but you will need to copy examples from a classmate. The homework is included as well. Please change the directions and write TWO functions for each graph instead of 1.
Handouts: writing equations based off of trig graphs.pdf
Writing Sine and Cosine Equations Based off of Graphs notes handout.pdf
HW:Writing Equations of Sine and Cosine Graphs HW.pdf
4/16
Today we completed 4.7 and students were given the review for their quiz. It will be in 2 parts - part 1 will not permit a calculator and part 2 will permit a calculator. It will be given Thursday.
4/18
Today students took their quiz on 4.5-4.7
4/30
Today we took notes on the first part of 5.1. Please see a classmate for notes.
Homework: page 379 #s 2-14 even, not #8
5/2
Today we took notes on 5.1 part 2 - simplifying trig expressions. Please be sure to get a copy of notes from a classmate as they are extremely important!!
Homework/assignment: 5.1 assignment.pdf
5.1 part 1 HW answers:5.1 part 1 hw answers.pdf
Fundamental trig identities: Fundamental Trig Identities.pdf
5/6
Today all assignments were due. We then took notes on part 1 of 5.2.
5/8
Today we went over more challenging problems from 5.2.
5/10
Today we took notes on 5.3. Next class you will have an open notes, independent, in class assignment on sections 5.1-5.3 in which no ipads will be permitted.
Hw: 5.3 #s 7-14 (on the interval [0 degrees, 360 degrees), #s 15-16, #22, 25, 28, 29
5/14
Today we went over the homework. Students then completed an open notes, independent assignment on 5.1-5.3. If you were absent, it will need to be taken with me before or after school, so please see me to make arrangements. No ipads were permitted.
5/16
Today we took notes on the last 2 sections of chapter 5, 5.4 and 5.5. You will absolutely need to copy examples from a classmate. I have attached the formula sheet that I gave out as well. Your test on chapter 5 will be next Friday, 5/24. Here is the breakdown for formulas that you will need to know/will be given on the exam:
You will be given:
sum to product formulas, product to sum formulas, power reducing formulas, and half angle formulas
You will need to memorize:
reciprical identities
quotient identities
pythagorean identities
sum and difference formulas
double angle formulas
5.4 and 5.5 formula handout:5.4-5.5 formulas.pdf
Homework: page 415, #s 29, 31, 32, 41, 42, 66, 67, 70, 75, 76, 83
5/20
Today students completed the review for their test on chapter 5 which will be this Friday, 5/24
Review:Chapter 5 Test review 2019.pdf
5/22
Today we went over the chapter 5 test review. Below is a copy of the answer key. The test will be this Friday 5/24.
chapter 5 test review key:
chapter 5 test review answer key 2019.pdf
6.1-6.2 asnmt.pdf
Algebra 2 Trig IB Final Exam Outline 2019.pdf
final exam topics 2019.pdf
