Sunday, October 25, 2015

Week of 10/26-10/30/2015

Tutoring: I have different tutoring times due to an absence all day  on Tuesday for a school event and  Governor's Honors Interviews on Thursday afternoon. I will tutor Thursday morning and Friday afternoon. I will be available possibly some other times, check with me individually.

Assessments: Quiz on Friday , Characteristic project is due Tuesday

Monday
Today, we simplify rational expressions and multiply rational expressions. You will need to know factoring very well for both lessons
Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/rational-expressions-equations-and-functions/simplify-rational-expressions/v/simplifying-rational-expressions-introduction
HW: None

Tuesday
I am out today, I am being honored as Pebblebrook's Teacher of the Year. You will work on rational expressions and your characteristics project.
Help:http://www.mathwarehouse.com/algebra/rational-expression/how-to-simplify-rational-expressions.php
HW: None

Wednesday
I will accept your characteristic project today, due to my Tuesday absence. Class today is how to divide rational expressions and a combo page of multiply and divide rational expressions.
Help:http://www.purplemath.com/modules/rtnlmult2.htm
HW: none

Thursday
 Today, we add and subtract rational expressions, you will have to think today and you need to know how to find common denominators. I will give some suggestions to assist in LCD.
Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/rational-expressions-equations-and-functions/adding-and-subtracting-rational-expressions
HW: Quiz on Friday

Friday
Today, you will review for a quiz and take a quiz. Also, you will do some practice problems on  add and subtract rational expressions.
Help:http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/math/algtrig/ato2/addfrac.htm
HW: None

Happy Halloween!
Ms. Harrell



Sunday, October 18, 2015

week of 10/19-10/23/2015

Tutoring: Friday morning and Tuesday afternoon ( until 4:30 only due to homecoming and juinor class sponsorship) and Thursday afternoon

Assessments:Project based assessment on characteristics of polynomials


Yes, I am back from a math conference, hope all had a great rest of the week and a good weekend. I will count every sheet finished in class the past 3 days. If you miss any one of the days, see me for the work.

Monday
Today, we will review zeros,  domain and range of a function, extrema and intercepts. You will learn intervals of increase and decrease and end behavior.

Help:https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/characteristics-of-polynomials
HW: None

Tuesday
Today, you learn how to sketch a polynomial graph from the characteristics and combo problems on characteristics.

Help:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9oFOBThQzc
HW: none

Wednesday
We start off with a topic from unit three: Inverses with exploratory of how to find the inverse.

We are ready for unit four: rationals and radicals, a grand review of factoring today.

Help:http://www.purplemath.com/modules/factquad.htm
HW: None

Thursday
Day two of radicals and rationals: multiply rational expressions.

Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/rational-expressions-equations-and-functions/simplify-rational-expressions/v/simplifying-rational-expressions-introduction
HW: None

Friday ( Prep Rally Day)
Day three of rationals and radicals, partner work likely as pep rally schedule.  Work on rational expressions will be given.
Help:http://www.mathwarehouse.com/algebra/rational-expression/how-to-simplify-rational-expressions.php
HW: None

Enjoy the weekend, feel free to attend the Homecoming dance!
Ms. Harrell

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Week of 10/12-10/16/2015

Tutoring:  Tuesday morning and Tuesday afternoon only this week.  I am out of class Wednesday through Friday for a math conference.

Assessments: None this week, I will give a project on characteristics of polynomials as an assignment in my absence.The project will be a test grade for unit three.

Monday
Today,  class starts off with a card activity on polynomials. Also, you will explore graphed polynomials and the focus on notes will be  intercepts, extrema, zeros, domain and range.  I will have handouts to help with the notes.
Help:http://sites.csn.edu/istewart/mathweb/math126/poly_func/intro_poly.htm
HW: None

Tuesday
It is day two of characteristics of polynomials, focus is intervals of increase and decrease and  end behavior. Class will included an exploration of end behavior to determine the guidelines for end behavior.
Help:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEdK4NAy4sw
HW; None

Wednesday to Friday
I have a sub all 3 days ( attending GCTM)  and the class will work on varied assignments related to polynomials. One item will be a project on characteristics of polynomials and roots of polynomials.  I expect the classes to be wonderful and to do all work assigned.

Help:http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/factor/fac02/fac02.html
http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/factor/fac03/fac03.html
HW: None

Have a great weekend!
Ms. Harrell

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Week of 10/5-10/9/2015

Tutoring: Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning

Assessments: Most likely unit test on Friday

Monday
Welcome back from the weekend!
We are headed to learning how to write the equation of the polynomial from the roots. I will put you in discovery mode, think about factors.
Also, you will do the circle problem, my creation :))
Help:http://www.themathpage.com/aprecalc/factor-theorem.htm
HW: none

Tuesday
We are moving on to characteristics of polynomials, focus today is domain/ range, max and min and intercepts.
Help:http://www.purplemath.com/modules/fcns2.htm
HW: None

Wednesday
More characteristics today, zeros, end behavior and intervals of increase and decrease.  I will use lots of color in class today.

Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/algebra-functions/positive-negative-increasing-decreasing-intervals/v/increasing-decreasing-positive-and-negative-intervals
HW: None

Thursday
We put all the characteristics together today and review for the unit test.
Help:http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/factor/fac03/fac03.html
HW; None

Friday
It is test day, be ready to shine !!

Help:http://sites.csn.edu/istewart/mathweb/math126/poly_func/intro_poly.htm
HW; None

Have a great weekend!
Ms. Harrell

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Week of 09/28-10/2/2015

Welcome back from the Fall Break!

Tutoring: Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning. Feel free to see me if you need another time.

Assessments: Quiz likely on  Thursday or Friday and some unit 2 test corrections in class on Monday. If you are absent Monday, see me for ways to gain some points on the test grade.

Monday
Today, we start off with a reflection on the break. I will share my week in Florida. Next, the unit 3 test are graded, yet I see room for corrections, especially on the composition of functions. You will have an opportunity to make up some points. Also., you will tour the hallway to find roots of given polynomials.

Help:http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/factor/fac02/fac02.html
HW: none

Tuesday
Today, you will find all roots of a given polynomial, given no roots. The class will explore the Rational Root Theorem ( p and q). You will run synthetic division to find the first root. Also, you will find other roots of a 4th degree polynomial.

Help:http://www.mathwords.com/r/rational_root_theorem.htm
HW: None

Wednesday
Today, we determine a root and a factor. Also, you write the equation of a polynomial from the roots and complete the circle problem.

Help:http://www.intmath.com/equations-of-higher-degree/3-factors-roots.php
HW: study for quiz

Thursday
Today, you will likely take a quiz on roots of polynomials. Also, you graph a polynomial from the roots.
Help:http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/factor/fac03/fac03.html
HW; None

Friday
Today, you look at characteristics of a polynomial.
Help:http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/characteristics-of-polynomials
HW: None.

Have a great weekend, I am running a 5K Saturday morning.
Ms. Harrell

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Week of September 14-18, 2015

Tutoring: Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning.

Assessments: Unit test on Monday and Unit 3 quiz on Friday

Monday
It is test day and you can showcase your knowledge on unit two. I think you will do a great job! Do your review sheet and check with the key.

Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/polynomial-and-rational/binomial_theorem/v/binomial-theorem
HW: none

Tuesday
It is a coteaching day, I will have a co teacher today to help with the presentation of the material. I will make you think today and you will learn how to run synthetic division.

Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/arithmetic-with-polynomials/synthetic-division-of-polynomials/v/synthetic-division
HW: None

Wednesday
It is a day to practice finding roots of 3rd degree polynomials and how to find roots of 4th degree polynomials.

Help:http://www.themathpage.com/aprecalc/factor-theorem.htm
HW: none

Thursday
We look at gprahs of polynomials and the characteristics of polynomials from the graph. Also, we explore the parts of an expression and how to identify polynomials.

Help:http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/characteristics-of-polynomials
HW: Study for quiz

Friday
It is a quiz day today on roots of polynomials and how to identify polynomials.

Help:http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/factor/fac03/fac03.html
HW: None

Enjoy the week off!
Ms. Harrell



Monday, September 7, 2015

Week of September 8-11, 2015

Tutoring: Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning

Assessments: Unit 2 test is Thursday and Friday ( a 2 day test due to missed class time on Wednesday and Friday)

Grades are due Monday, 9/14, so I need all work by Friday afternoon. 

Monday
Holiday, hope you enjoyed the day off. I personally got lots of rest today!!

Tuesday
Today, you will practice binomial expansion with 3 sheets of practice problems with varying difficulty levels. I will assist you in finding the appropriate level for your partner and you.  Also, notes are given on inverse of a function and composition of functions. Yes, you will get your quiz back today. I will do my best to enter the grades into Synergy tonight.

Help:http://www.purplemath.com/modules/binomial.htm
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/polynomial_and_rational/binomial_theorem/v/binomial-theorem
HW: None

Wednesday
We wrap up the notes of Tuesday and begin on the unit test review sheet. First block is mainly missed due to a junior class meeting and 2nd block, seniors miss part of class due to the senior meeting. Fourth block will the full time, extra time to master the material.
Help:http://www.purplemath.com/modules/invrsfcn3.htm
HW: Test tomorrow

Thursday
Today, we check the review sheet and answer any questions on the review sheet. Also, you will begin the unit test and finish on Friday. 4th block will take test on Friday.
Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/manipulating-functions/composing-functions/v/evaluating-composite-functions-example-1
HW: Study for unit test again

Friday
Test wrap up today, first and second are short due to the pep rally and 4th is full time. If time is an issue, I will allow wrapup for test  on Monday.
Help:http://www.webmath.com/polymult.html
HW: Study for unit test if needed. Otherwise, not needed.

A week until the Fall Break!

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Harrell

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