| PreCalculus H Lesson Plans | Oct 5-9 |
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Mon |
To solve word problems involving exponential growth and decay. To evaluate logarithmic expressions. To graph logarithmic functions. standard: PC 1.5, 1.6, 2.1-2.8, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6 section: 3.3 | warm up page 297 problems 29, 33, 35, 36 writing included notes quiz The teacher will provide notes and demonstrations for logarithmic functions. Translations for logarithmic functions will be explored. Basic properties of logarithmic functions will be discussed. Evaluating and solving logarithmic equations will be discussed. Common logarithms will be discussed and analyzed. Domain, range, continuity, increase and decrease will be discussed. Differentiation: discovery/inquiry, discussion, classwork practice |
pages 308-309 problems 2-42 even, 46, 48, 52, 54 |
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Tues |
To explore logarithmic equations using properties and special features of logarithmic functions. standard: PC 4.7 section: 3.4 | 3.1-3.3 quiz The teacher will provide notes and demonstrations for working with logarithmic functions. Basic properties of logarithmic functions will be discussed. Evaluating and solving logarithmic equations will be discussed. Differentiation: discovery/inquiry, discussion, classwork practice | page 317 problems 2-28 even | Monitor Classwork Question and Answer Observation |
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Wed |
To explore logarithmic equations using properties and special features of logarithmic functions. To graph logarithmic functions. standard: PC 4.7 section: 3.4 | Quizzes will be returned and corrected. TI-Nspire Activity on logarithms Logarithmic graphs will be explored. | page 317 problems 40-50 even |
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Thurs |
To solve logarithmic equations using properties and special features of logarithmic functions. standard: PC 1.3, 1.4, 4.2, 4.5, 4.7-4.11 section 3.5 | The
teacher will provide notes and demonstrations for solving
logarithmic
functions. Differentiation: discovery/inquiry, discussion, classwork practice | page 331 problems 2-18 even |
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Fri |
To solve logarithmic equations using properties and special features of logarithmic functions. standard: PC 1.3, 1.4, 4.2, 4.5, 4.7-4.11 section 3.5 | Homework will be discussed. quiz |
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Standard PC-1: The student will understand and utilize the mathematical processes of problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation.
Indicators
PC-1.1 Communicate knowledge of algebraic and trigonometric relationships by using mathematical terminology appropriately.
PC-1.2 Connect algebra and trigonometry with other branches of mathematics.
PC-1.3 Apply algebraic methods to solve problems in real-world contexts.
PC-1.4 Judge the reasonableness of mathematical solutions.
PC-1.5 Demonstrate an understanding of algebraic and trigonometric relationships by using a variety of representations (including verbal, graphic, numerical, and symbolic).
PC-1.6 Understand how algebraic and trigonometric relationships can be represented in concrete models, pictorial models, and diagrams.
PC-1.7 Understand how to represent algebraic and trigonometric relationships by using tools such as handheld computing devices, spreadsheets, and computer algebra systems (CASs).
Standard PC-2: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the characteristics and behaviors of functions and the effect of operations on functions.
Indicators
PC-2.1 Carry out a procedure to graph parent
functions (including y = xn, y = loga x, y
= ln x, y =
, y = ex, y = ax, y = sin x, y = cos x, y
= tan x, y = csc x, y = sec x, and y = cot x).
PC-2.2 Carry out a procedure to graph
transformations (including –f(x), a •
f(x), f(x) + d,
f(x - c), f(-x), f(b • x), |f(x)|, and f(|x|)) of parent functions and combinations of transformations.
PC-2.3 Analyze a graph to describe the
transformation (including –f(x), a •
f(x), f(x) + d,
f(x - c), f(-x), f(b • x), |f(x)|, and f(|x|)) of parent functions.
PC-2.4 Carry out procedures to algebraically
solve equations involving parent functions or transformations of parent
functions (including y = xn, y = loga x, y = ln x, y =
,
y = ex, y = ax, y = sin x, y = cos x, y = tan x, y = csc x, y = sec x, and y = cot x).
PC-2.5 Analyze graphs, tables, and equations to
determine the domain and range of parent functions or transformations of parent
functions (including y = xn, y = loga x, y = ln x, y =
, y = ex, y = ax, y = sin x, y = cos x, y
= tan x, y = csc x, y = sec x, and y = cot x).
PC-2.6 Analyze a function or the symmetry of its graph to determine whether the function is even, odd, or neither.
PC-2.7 Recognize and use connections among significant points of a function (including roots, maximum points, and minimum points), the graph of a function, and the algebraic representation of a function.
PC-2.8 Carry out a procedure to determine whether the inverse of a function exists.
PC-2.9 Carry out a procedure to write a rule for the inverse of a function, if it exists.
Standard PC-3: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the behaviors of polynomial and rational functions.
Indicators
PC-3.1 Carry out a procedure to graph quadratic and higher-order polynomial functions by analyzing intercepts and end behavior.
PC-3.2 Apply the rational root theorem to determine a set of possible rational roots of a polynomial equation.
PC-3.3 Carry out a procedure to calculate the zeros of polynomial functions when given a set of possible zeros.
PC-3.4 Carry out procedures to determine characteristics of rational functions (including domain, range, intercepts, asymptotes, and discontinuities).
PC-3.5 Analyze given information to write a polynomial function that models a given problem situation.
PC-3.6 Carry out a procedure to solve polynomial equations algebraically.
PC-3.7 Carry out a procedure to solve polynomial equations graphically.
PC-3.8 Carry out a procedure to solve rational equations algebraically.
PC-3.9 Carry out a procedure to solve rational equations graphically.
PC-3.10 Carry out a procedure to solve polynomial inequalities algebraically.
PC-3.11 Carry out a procedure to solve polynomial inequalities graphically.
Standard PC-4: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the behaviors of exponential and logarithmic functions.
Indicators
PC-4.1 Carry out a procedure to graph exponential functions by analyzing intercepts and end behavior.
PC-4.2 Carry out a procedure to graph logarithmic functions by analyzing intercepts and end behavior.
PC-4.3 Carry out procedures to determine characteristics of exponential functions (including domain, range, intercepts, and asymptotes).
PC-4.4 Carry out procedures to determine characteristics of logarithmic functions (including domain, range, intercepts, and asymptotes).
PC-4.5 Apply the laws of exponents to solve problems involving rational exponents.
PC-4.6 Analyze given information to write an exponential function that models a given problem situation.
PC-4.7 Apply the laws of logarithms to solve problems.
PC-4.8 Carry out a procedure to solve exponential equations algebraically.
PC-4.9 Carry out a procedure to solve exponential equations graphically.
PC-4.10 Carry out a procedure to solve logarithmic equations algebraically.
PC-4.11 Carry out a procedure to solve logarithmic equations graphically.