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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

IB Math HL (Class 3)

Lesson Title
Lesson for Homework 2: Opening the Door

Overview
In today’s class we examine the motion of a door which has an automatic closer installed. We see how we can use graphs, equations, and numbers to describe this motion.
Textbook Sections
Chapter 21

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
The rate of change for a function at a given point can be approximated by finding averages over very small intervals.
Key Skills
I can use a graphing calculator to examine what is happening to a function on a very small scale.
I can determine what is happening in a situation by examining a graph.
I can sketch a graph to represent the relationship between variables.
Turn-In (#-1)
IB Year 2 HW 1: The Goat Problem
Golf Shot
Roller Coaster
Which Sport

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
IB Year 2 HW 2
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

IB Math SL (Class 3)

Lesson Title
Lesson for Homework 3: Graphs and Tables Too!

Overview
Today’s lesson focuses on approximating the rate of change of a function at a point when given a graph of the function, a table of values, or an equation. Students learn that using an average of average rates of change can be an effective tool for estimating the instantaneous rate of change at a point.
Textbook Sections
Chapter 21

Vocabulary
function
independent variable
dependent variable
with respect to
rate of change
limit
derivative

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
The rate of change for a function at a given point can be approximated by finding averages over very small intervals.
The instantaneous rate of change of a function at a point can be approximated by using an average of average rates of change. This is especially helpful when working with experimental data.
Key Skills
I can use a graphing calculator to examine what is happening to a function on a very small scale.
I can determine what is happening in a situation by examining a graph.
I can sketch a graph to represent the relationship between variables.
I can approximate the derivative of a function at a point.
Turn-In (#-1)
Homework 2 #TBA

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
HW 3 #TBA
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

Math 7 (Class 6)

Lesson Title
Investigation 1: Extending the Number Line

Overview
Class today focuses on using a thermometer to further our understanding of integers.
Textbook Sections
Problem 1.3 (Txt. p.9) Measuring Temperature

Vocabulary
Integer
temperature

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
Numbers above zero are positive and below zero are negative.
Numbers increase in size as you move to the right on the number line and decrease in size as you move to the left.
Negative numbers can be used to help figure out applied problems.
Numbers above zero are positive and below zero are negative.
A thermometer can be thought of as a vertical numberline.
Key Skills
I can order fractions.
I can use the symbols =, < and > to compare numbers.
I can order integers.
I can determine the final temperature when told the starting temperature and given a description of how the temperature changes.
I can determine the temperature halfway between two temperatures.
I can determine which of two temperatures is farthest from a given temperature.
Turn-In (#-1)
ACE p.12 #9-14, 27

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
§ (Txt. p.)
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

Math 6 (Class 6)

Lesson Title
Investigation 1: The Factor Game

Overview
Today we finish our analysis (for the moment at least) of the Factor game and work to apply the concepts and skills we have developed as a result of playing.
Textbook Sections
Problem 1.2 (Txt. p.10): Playing to Win the Factor Game

Vocabulary
analyze
prime
composite

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
Numbers can be classifies as prime or composite.
Numbers have factors.
Key Skills
I can determine the number of points someone who was playing the Factor Game would earn for any possible first move.
I can determine the best and worst first moves.
I can determine which of two given moves would be best when playing the Factor Game.
I can determine if a number is prime or composite.
Turn-In (#-1)
ACE p.12 #1-9

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
ACE p.12 #10-13
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Algebra 2 (Class 3)

Lesson Title
1.1.1 How Can I work with my team to figure it out?

Overview
We will start class with a review from last time of negative exponents. We will then work problem 1-5 to 1-7. This will leave students 1-8 and 1-9 as homework.
Textbook Sections
1.1.1 (txt. pp. 3-8) How Can I work with my team to figure it out?

Vocabulary
input
output
relation
function
dependent variable
independent variable

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
Graphs have key points which you need to be able to locate.
Key Skills
I can create an x-y table of values when given an equation.
I can plot points accurately and label a graph appropriately.
I can find the location(s) of the key points on a graph.

Turn-In (#-1)
1-3 to 1-9. Only problem 1-3 needs to be done as homework. We will pick up the rest next class.

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
1-8 and 1-9
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

Math 6 (Class 5)

Lesson Title
Investigation 1: The Factor Game

Overview
We will focus on analyzing the Factor Game today.
Textbook Sections
Problem 1.2 (Txt. p.10): Playing to Win the Factor Game

Vocabulary
analyze
prime
composite

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
Numbers can be classifies as prime or composite.
Key Skills
I can determine the number of points someone who was playing the Factor Game would earn for any possible first move.
I can determine the best and worst first moves.
I can determine which of two given moves would be best when playing the Factor Game.
I can determine if a number is prime or composite.
Turn-In (#-1)
Play the Factor Game at home.

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
ACE p.12 #1-9
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

Math 7 (Class 5)

Lesson Title
Investigation 1: Extending the Number Line

Overview
Today we continue working on Problem 1.1: Playing Math Mania.
Textbook Sections
Investigation 1: Problem 1.1- Playing Math Manis

Vocabulary
Integer

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
Numbers above zero are positive and below zero are negative.
Numbers increase in size as you move to the right on the number line and decrease in size as you move to the left.
Negative numbers can be used to help figure out applied problems.

Key Skills
I can determine which team has the highest or lowest score.
I can determine the number of points that separate the scores of two teams.
I can determine the score a team will have as the result of getting a combination of correct and incorrect questions correct.
Turn-In (#-1)
No Homework

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
ACE p.12 #1
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.