Welcome
to Mrs. Gibsons Webpage!
Here you will find contact
information, class rules & consequences, procedures, grading information,
and lesson plans.
Contact
Information:
Room 226-B, Planning Period: 3th
WF Phone: 664-8472
Please visit FSD1.org for the district
calendar.
Dear
Parents,
Please
call or contact me with any questions or concerns. The quickest way to reach me
is by email. I will be glad to meet in person as well. Please call guidance to
set up a parent conference.
I really look forward to working with my
students and helping all of my students achieve success. My goal is to enable
them to do their best and be thoroughly prepared to move onto their next Math
class whether here at WF or in college.
I am available to help before and after school with a little notice
time. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Johanna
H. Gibson
Class Rules:
1.
Be on time and prepared to work as soon as class
begins.
2.
Respect classmates, your teacher and yourself. We are
here to learn.
3.
Raise your hand and be granted permission before you
speak or leave your seat.
4.
Limit restroom trips during class to emergencies.
5.
No food or gum in class.
6. Follow all school regulations and the District
Discipline Code.
Consequences:
Verbal Warning
Contact with Parent or Guardian
Sent to Office
Note: The District Discipline Code will be followed. A
copy is available in your agenda.
Class Procedures:
Be seated in assigned seat.
Begin working immediately on any bell work.
Listen carefully.
Complete all assignments.
Work in pencil only.
Materials:
You will need a
3 ring binder, notebook paper, pencils and graphing calculator. Use of dividers for organization is
encouraged. Have your agenda and ID.
Information on Grading System
Percentage
System: Test 50%. Quiz 20%, Homework 10%, Exam 20%
Please visit
FSD1.org for interim and report card dates.
All Archived Lesson Plans -
click here
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Materials Used in Precalculus Classes: Textbook, SMART Board, LCD Projector, Chalkboard, Graphing Calculator,TI Smart View, Computer. |
Precalculus CP Plans
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Teacher: Mrs. Gibson
Text: PreCalculus CP
Math for Calculus 4th Ed. |
Week of August 18-22, 2008 |
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Monday- Class Introduction and Material Distribution Writing:
My Math History and other interesting information. Chapter 9, Section 1 Write equations of parabolas and graph parabolas.
Solve application problems involving parabolas. PC 1.2,6.6 |
Introduce Class and Distribute Information Monitor Writing Provide Notes on 9.1 Lecture/ Model Provide Practice Monitor Practice Work |
Listen and Do Writing Take Notes Ask Questions Work Problems |
Pg. 730 1-6, 7,13,15,17,25,27 29,35,40,47 Form Home for Signature |
Observation Q/A |
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Tuesday- Chapter
9, Section 1 Write equations of parabolas and graph parabolas.
Solve application problems involving parabolas. PC 1.2,6.6 |
Take up signature sheets Provide Notes on 9.1 Lecture/ Model Provide Practice Monitor Practice Work |
Listen and Take Notes Ask Questions Work Problems |
Pg. 730 1-6, 7,13,15,17,25,27 29,35,40,47 |
Observation Q/A |
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Wednesday Circle Supplement Write Equation of a Circle and Graph Circles. PC
6.1,6.2 |
Check HW. Answer HW Questions. Lecture/Model on Circles. Provide Class Work on parabolas and
circles. |
Take Notes Ask Questions Work in pairs on class assignment. |
Study for Quiz on Parabolas Circle Activity Find one in real life
(magazine, picture) and describe its use. |
Observation Q/A |
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Thursday- Quiz on Parabolas 9.1 Chapter 9, Section 2 Write Equation of an Ellipse. Graph Ellipses. Solve application problems involving ellipses. PC 1.2,6.4 |
Answer any follow up 9.1 questions. Monitor quiz. Monitor Lecture/Model 9.2 Draw Ellipse Activity |
Ask Questions Take Quiz Present Circles Take notes Ask Questions Drawing Activity |
Pg. 741
1-5,9,11,18,20 23,29,31 |
Quiz Observation Q/A |
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Friday- First, Circle and Ellipse Class Work Graded. Then, Chapter 9, Section 3 Write Equation of a Hyperbola. Graph Hyperbolas. PC
1.2,6.5 |
Check HW Monitor Graded Class Work. Lecture/Notes 9.3 Provide Practice Examples on Hyperbolas. |
Do Graded Class Assignment Take notes Ask Questions Do Hyperbola Am I getting it? check. |
Pg. 751 1-5, 6,11,19,27, 37,39a |
Graded Class Work Observation Understanding Check |
PreCalculus Honors Notes click here
Precalculus Honors Plans
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Teacher: Mrs. Gibson Text: Precalculus H:
Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic 6th Ed. |
Week of August 18-22, 2008 |
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Monday
Class Introduction and Material Distribution Writing:
My Math History and other interesting information Chapter 8, Section 1 Write the equation of a parabola in standard form.
Use the reflective properties of parabolas in applications. PC 1.2,1.5,1.6,6.6 |
Introduce Class and Distribute Information Monitor Writing Conic
Section ETV Streamline Video Intro/Lecture 8.1 |
Listen and Do Writing Watch Video Take Notes Ask Questions Work Problems |
Form Home for Signature 8.1 problems as assigned from below depending upon
pace. (pg. 639 3,4,11,13,15,21, 25, 33,49,50, 53,59, 60) |
Observation Q/A |
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Tuesday 8.1 Write the equation of a parabola. Use the
reflective properties of parabolas in applications. Supplement - Write the Equation of a circle. Graph circles.
PC 1.2,1.5,1.6,1,6.2,6.6 |
Answer HW Questions Lecture/Model Monitor Class Work |
Take notes Ask Questions Class Work -Parabola/ Circle problems for class work
grade. . |
8.1 problems as assigned from below depending upon
pace. (pg. 639 3,4,11,13,15,21, 25, 33,49,50, 53,59, 60) Circle Activity Find one in real life
(magazine, picture) and describe its use. |
Observation Q/A Class Work |
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Wednesday- 8.2 Write the Equation of an Ellipse. Graph Ellipses. Use
the properties of ellipses in application problems. PC 6.4 |
Check HW and answer questions. Monitor Provide
Notes and examples. Ellipse
Drawing Project For
bonus grade. |
Take notes, ask questions. Ellipse Project |
Pg. 652 3,7-10,15,16,21,24,25, 32,39,45,47,49,58 Study for Quiz on drawing parabolas, circles and
ellipses. |
Observation Q/A Ellipse Activity |
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Thursday Quiz 8.3 Write the Equation of an
hyperbolas. Graph hyperbolas. PC 6.5 |
Check HW/ Answer Questions. Lecture/Model |
Take Quiz Take notes, ask questions. Class Work on Hyperbolas. |
Pg. 663-665 7-10,12,15,23, 25,28 31,33,47,51 |
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