Fall 2008                Cumulative  Lesson Plans

 

Mr. Johnny Chard                  Pre-Calculus CP          

 

 

Date   Day #

Lesson #

The Student will be able to

… SC Objective

The PLAN

Assignment

Assess-ment

Other

MONDAY

08/18/08

Day #01

Class Intro

1.   understand grading rules and web site information

2.  complete student information sheets.

Give course info, student info sheets.  Explain WAC,   show a short video demonstrating the qualities of conic sections

To have Information letter signed and returned

WAC Math autobiography

Q & A

 

Class Motto: “Failure is not an option”

TUESDAY

08/19/08

Day #02

Sec 9.1

1.  understand the origin of conic sections

2.  label and find the parts of a parabola

3.  graph a parabola from parts or equations                               PC1.2, 6.6

HW Q&A,  Using cones, explain conic sections,  define parabolas, give standard form and 4 basic shapes

p. 730f

  #1-6, 7-10, 25-26, 29-30, 37-40

Homework Check/Quiz

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

Quiz Friday

9.1 & 1.8

WEDNESDAY

08/20/08

Day #03

Sec 1.8

1.  graph a circle

2.  find an equations of a circle

PC 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

HW Q&A,  review the standard form for a circle and graph.  Demonstrate how to obtain equation from parts

p. 103f

   # 73-75,  79-80

worksheet

Homework Check/Quiz

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

 

THURSDAY

08/21/08

Day #04

Sec 9.2

1.  Understand the definition and makeup of an ellipse.

2.  Write and find equations for ellipses

PC 1.2, 6.4

HW Q&A,  using applet demonstrate the definition and properties of ellipses.  Using the standard form, graph ellipses

p. 741

   # 1-4, 5-13 odd, 19-23 odd, 29, 30

Homework Check/Quiz

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

“NTK” sheets out

FRIDAY

08/22/08

Day #05

 Sec 9.3a

1.  identify the foci, vertices, the asymptotes and the central box of a hyperbola

PC 1.2, 6.5

POTD* Cover & collect HW, give quiz,  Teacher will give information on Hyperbola and demonstrate graphing. 

p. 751f

  #1-8 all, 13, 15

Quiz on Parabolas and circles

Test Ch 9

Friday

MONDAY

08/25/08

Day #06

Sec 9.3

1.  identify the foci, vertices, the asymptotes and the central box of a hyperbola

PC 1.2, 6.5

POTD* Cover & collect HW, give quiz,  Teacher will give information on Hyperbola and demonstrate graphing. 

p. 751f

  #1-8 all, 13, 15

Homework Check/Quiz

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

Use “Cool-Math to intro Hypers

TUESDAY

08/26/08

Day #07

 Sec 9.4

1.  sketch and graph a shifted conic

2.  evaluate a general equation of a shifted conic

PC 6.4, 6.5, 6.6

HW Q & A, POTD (Hyperbola), give the four shifting rules of equations p. 753.  Demonstrate these using applets, Demonstrate each conic shifted

p. 760f

   #1, 5, 9, 15

HW, Q & A

Observation of Individual work

Quiz Wednesday  9.3-4

WEDNESDAY

08/27/08

Day #08

Sec 9.4b

1. demonstrate their progress with ellipses & hyperbolas

After a few short questions, administer quiz,  Hw Check, Q&A, students should do assignments in groups of 4

p. 760f

   # 1-12 remaining

Quiz 9.3-4

 

THURSDAY

08/28/08

Day #09

Rev. 9

1. Review for conic section test using prepared worksheets.

 

Return quiz, distribute N2K, students will complete these in groups of 4.

Complete N2K sheets

HW, Q & A

Observation of Individual work

 

FRIDAY

08/29/08

Day #10

Test 9

1.  Demonstrate mastery of all conic sections including: parabola, circle, ellipse, and hyperbola.

Administer TEST.

p. 12f #47-51o

 

TEST 9

WAC* write ¶  answering p. 743 #54

MONDAY

09/01/08

Day #

Labor Day—No School

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY

09/02/08

Day #11

Sec 1:1-3

1. review absolute value, exponents, radicals,  and algebraic expressions

The teacher is out today, the students will be in groups to help each other with the material

p. 12f   #47-51 odd

p. 23f   #3-48 mo3,  65, 67

p. 33f   #5-60 mo5

Homework

WAC is due today

WEDNESDAY

09/03/08

Day #12

Sec 1:4-5

1.  review rational expression and solving equations

POTD* Review algebraic expressions & HW; Demonstrate rational expressions and equations

p. 42f   #3-42 mo3

p. 57f   #3-36 all

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

 

THURSDAY

09/04/08

Day #13

Sec 1:8

1.  review x & y intercepts and tests of symmetry

POTD* Cover & collect HW, using TI-84 demonstrate graphing techniques

p. 100f   #45-65 mo5,

        69-72

Read p. 104-111

HW Check

Q & A

Quiz Tuesday on Ch 1

FRIDAY

09/05/08

Day #14

 Sec 1:10

1 review linear equations including parallel and perpendicular lines and their equations

 

POTD* Check HW, instruct re: linear equations

Give information on the writing assignment

 

p. 124f   #3. 7. 11-14, 15, 17, 25,27,33

HW Check

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

WAC* due Monday pick 2

p. 138 # 1, 2, 3 ,4, 11

MONDAY

09/08/08

Day #15

Sec 1:10

1 review : absolute value, exponents, radicals,  algebraic expressions and solving equations for quiz

2.  review linear equations including parallel and perpendicular lines

POTD* Check HW, instruct re: linear equations

Give information on the writing assignment

 

p. 124f   #3. 7. 11-14, 15, 17, 25,27,33

HW Check

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

WAC*  pick 2

p. 138 # 1, 2, 3 ,4, 11

TUESDAY

09/09/08

Day #16

Quiz 1a

1. demonstrate mastery of sec 1:1-5 including: absolute value, exponents, radicals,  algebraic expressions and solving equations

Give the quiz, go over HW  using TI-84 demonstrate graphing techniques and assign reading

p. 124 f

#9, 19, 21, 39-42

QUIZ 1:1-5

The reading includes calculator techniques

WEDNESDAY

09/10/08

Day #17

Sec 1:10b

1.  review  linear equations including finding equations from points and

Return quiz, students will correct them.  cover HW. 

p. 129 f

# 49, 54-55, 57, 59, 65, 69, 71

HW Check

Q & A

 

THURSDAY

09/11/08

Day #18

Rev 1

1.  review chapter 1 concepts including absolute value, exponents, radicals,  algebraic expressions, solving equations, intercepts, symmetry, and linear equations

Cover & collect HW,  Distribute N2K* sheets students will work on these in groups

Complete N2K and study for test

HW Check

Q & A

 

FRIDAY

09/12/08

Day #19

 Test 1

1.  display mastery of chapter 1 concepts including absolute value, exponents, radicals,  algebraic expressions, solving equations, intercepts, symmetry, and linear equations

Give test

 

None

TEST 1

 

MONDAY

09/15/08

Day #20

Sec 2.1-2

1.  define and evaluate functions and determine domain of a function

2. graph simple functions, find their domain and range, and apply the vertical line test.

Return tests and allow time for corrections.  Explain function notation and function behavior.  demonstrate finding domain & range of a function. Give worksheet of 9 basic functions.

p. 151f   #13, 15, 21, 43-51 odd

p. 165f   #1-7 odd, 13, 25, 33,41, 43, 73

HW Check

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

This material is a review of Alg II

TUESDAY

09/16/08

Day #21

Sec 2.3

1.  identify direct, inverse & joint variations

 

 

POTD* Check HW,  demonstrate direct and inversely proportional by using radius vs area of a circle

p. 172f   #1-11 odd

 

HW Check

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

 

WEDNESDAY

09/17/08

Day #22

Sec 2.4

1.  find average rate of change (ROC)

2. identify increasing and decreasing intervals of functions

 

POTD* Check HW,  review slope as introduction to ROC, give ROC formula, and using a map illustrate increasing and decreasing intervals

p. 182f    #1-7 odd, 23, 25

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

Quiz 9 parent functions

THURSDAY

09/18/08

Day #23

Rev 2:1-4

Review functions, domain, range, graphs, Average rate of change, interval of inc and dec.

 

Check HW, distribute N2k sheets for 2:1-4, these are completed in groups and due tomorrow

 

N2K sheets

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

 

FRIDAY

09/19/08

Day #24

 Sec 2.5

1. transform a graph by shifting, reflecting, and stretching

2. identify functions as even or odd

 

Take quiz—part is without calculator,

The students will participate in an exploration lesson/worksheet on transformation

p. 194f   #1-11 odd, 15-16, 25-31 odd, 51-57 odd

QUIZ 2:1-4

WAC* Transformation Worksheet

MONDAY

09/22/08

Day #25

Sec 2.6

1 graph Quadratic functions and express them in standard form or vertex form

 

POTD* Check HW,  Explain both standard and vertex form of a quadratic function; demonstrate finding vertex form by completing the square.

p. 204f   #1-7 odd, 15-19 odd, 48, 50

HW Check

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

 

TUESDAY

09/23/08

Day #26

Sec 2.6b

1 find the extreme values of quadratic functions; apply quadratic functions to real life applications

IA6

POTD* Check HW,   demonstrate calculate local min and max on TI

p. 204f   # 21, 27, 47, 49, 51

Quiz

Ch 2.5

 

 

WEDNESDAY

09/24/08

Day #27

Sec 2.7b

1. model real life situations with functions and solve them

IA6,IIA2

POTD review min and max.  demonstrate maximum volume box and maximizing revenue from ticket sales problems (much done in groups)

p. 214f  #1-10, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

This is an early dismissal day for students

THURSDAY

09/25/08

Day #28

Sec 2.9a

1.  define and identify one-to-one functions, testing them with horizontal line

IB2, IA2

Define inverse notation, demonstrate inverse by reflection (using TI), model finding inverses by algebra; prove functions are inverses

p. 236f   #1-6, 7-9, 17

Q & A

Observation of Individual work

WAC* Transformation Worksheet

FRIDAY

09/26/08

Day #29

 Sec 2.9b

1.  identify, find, and graph inverse functions                                      

IB2, IA2

Define inverse notation, demonstrate inverse by reflection (using TI), model finding inverses by algebra; prove functions are inverses

p. 236f   #21-24, 31-37 odd

Quiz

Ch 2.6-7

 

TEST 2 Tuesday

MONDAY

09/29/08

Day #30

Rev 2

1.  Review Chapter 2 for preparation for test

 

The students will work together in groups of 4 completing the N2K sheets

Finish N2k and study for test

Q & A

Observation of group work

Part of test is WOC

TUESDAY

09/30/08

Day #31

TEST 2

1. Demonstrate mastery of Chapter 2 on assessment

 

Entire hour will be devoted to test

None

TEST

Ch 2

 

 

WEDNESDAY

10/01/08

Day #32

Sec 3.1

1.  graph polynomials using transformations, end behavior, and zeros

2.  identify local extrema of polynomials

Students will study transformation by following explorations on TI, end behavior explained in terms of limits,

p. 269f   # 7, 9, 13-15, 21, 37-43, 45, 55, 78

HW, Q & A

Observation of Individual work

 

THURSDAY

10/02/08

Day #33

Sec 3.2

1.  perform long division and synthetic division on Polynomials

2. apply the remainder and factor theorems

 

POTD, check HW and answer questions, demonstrate remainder thm through lecture. 

p. 278f   # 4, 9, 15, 19, 25, 30, 32, 39, 40, 45-46, 48

HW, Q & A

Observation of Individual work

 

FRIDAY

10/03/08

Day #34

 Sec 3.3