Assignments for Thursday, 2/28/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will review for your test tomorrow over exponents, radicals, and radical functions.

Assignment
Do Review Packet
    o Answer key posted on my blog.
If you would like extra credit for tomorrow’s test, take a practice test and e-mail it to me (or print and turn it in) before the test.
    o www.phschool.com, code aga-0752
    o Do only the questions that pertain to our test…
Schedule
Fri – C7 Test
Mon – TBD
Tues – Juniors only
Wed/Thu:
1st hour – go to Café
2nd hour – go to Café
3rd hour – go to B204 (this room).  Ms. Arends will be here.

Discrete Math:

Today is a review day for the chapter test tomorrow.

• The test is open note, on your own.

Here is the answer key to the review packet.

Schedule:

Fri – Test over Voting Methods

Mon – TBD

Tue – Juniors only

Wed/Thu:

1st hour – go to Café

2nd hour – go to Café

3rd hour – go to B204 (this room).  Ms. Arends will be here.

Assignments for Tuesday, 2/26/2013

Algebra II:
Today you will find translate radical functions.

ACT Prep
• 1 problem, 1 minute
• Text or tweet your answer
In Class
• Notes 7-8: Translating and Graphing Radical Functions
Assignment
• Do 7-8: worksheet
Optional helps
• On-line tutor: phschool.com, age-0708
• On-line practice quiz: phschool.com, aga-0708
Schedule
Wed – Test Review
Thu – Test Review and/or ACT Review
Fri – C7 Test

Discrete Math:

Today you will work together in groups using your book and notes to demonstrate your knowledge on Voting Methods Quiz 10:1-2.

After the quiz, pick up your test review packet.

Schedule

Tue – Quiz 1-2 (open book/note/group) and Test Review

Wed – Test Review

Thu – Test over Voting Methods

Fri – Or would you rather have the test on Friday???

Take a look at the review packet, then decide.

Assignments for Monday, 2/25/2013

Algebra II:


Today you will find inverses of functions.

ACT Prep
• 1 problem, 1 minute
• Text or tweet your answer
In Class
• Notes 7-7: Inverse Functions
• Return ACT Practice Test results
• Return Quiz C7:4-6 (13 points)
o Overall, well done!
Assignment
• Do 7-7:3, 5-7, 9, 12, 14, 17, 20, 31-34
Optional helps
• On-line tutor: phschool.com, age-0707
• On-line practice quiz: phschool.com, aga-0707
Schedule
Tue – 7-8
Wed – Test Review
Thu – Test Review and/or ACT Review
Fri – C7 Test

Discrete Math:

Today we finish up our study of voting methods with another look at who has the power when weighted voting systems are used. You will compare the Shapley-Shubik Power Index versus the Bahnzaf Power Index.

Notes: “Of Further Interest”

Do OFI: 9-10, and calculate SSI and BPI for each voter.

Schedule

Tue – Quiz 1-2 (open book/note/group) and Test Review

Wed – Test Review

Thu – Test over Voting Methods

Fri –

Assignments for Friday, 2/22/2013

Algebra II:

ACT Practice Test
• Work together in your group.
• Improve your score today over your other two scores; receive extra credit.

Discrete Math:

NUMB3RS: episode 413 – “Black Swan”

In this episode, Charlie suggests using the Floyd-Warshall Algorithm (graph theory) to find a bombing suspect's stash house. 

Assignments for Thursday, 2/21/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will review C7:4-6 then check your knowledge with a quiz.

ACT Prep
• 1 problem, 1 minute
• Text or tweet your answer
In Class
• Q&A C.7 quiz 4-6 review sheet
• Q&A C.7 Review 3-4 sheet
• Quiz C7:4-6
Optional helps
• On-line tutor: phschool.com, age-0704, -0705, -0706
• On-line practice quiz: phschool.com, aga-0704, -0705, -0706
Schedule
Fri – Practice ACT Test

Discrete Math:

Today’s lesson is about “weighted voting,” the idea that some votes carry more weight than others.

Notes

• Weighted Voting

Assignment

• Do 10-3:1-14, 17-18, 23, 27, 29-33, 37, 41

Assignments for Wednesday, 2/20/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will review C7:4-6.

ACT Prep
• 1 problem, 1 minute
• Text or tweet your answer
Assignment
• Do C.7 quiz 4-6 review sheet (answer key)
• Do C.7 Review 3-4 sheet (answer key)
Return Assessments
• Quiz 7:1-3 (9 points)
• C6 Test Retake (22 points)
• Quiz 6:3-4 Retake (12 points)
• Quiz 6:1-2 Retake (13 points)
Optional helps
• On-line tutor: phschool.com, age-0704, -0705, -0706
• On-line practice quiz: phschool.com, aga-0704, -0705, -0706
Schedule
Thu – Quiz 7:4-6
Fri – Practice ACT Test

Discrete Math:

Today’s question: Is there a perfect voting method?

A perfect voting system will satisfy…

• Majority Criterion

• Condorcet’s Criterion

• Independence of Irrelevant Alternatives Criterion

• Monotonicity Criterion

Assignment

• Do 10-2: 1-11 odds

• Answer this question: “How are Homecoming elections done at CPHS? Is this method acceptable or would you change it?  Justify your answer!

Activity

• Poetry Slam for energy drinks - congrats to Zoe, Carly, Margaret, Heaven and John.

Assignments for Thursday/Friday, Feb 14-15, 2013

Algebra II:
Thursday
Students will solve equations with radicals.
Pencast video here: 7-5 Solving equations with radicals.  
Assignment:
-->  7-6: 1-3, 16-18, 25-30, 43-44, 63-68    
Friday
Students will calculate composition of functions.
Pencast video here: 7-6 Composition of Functions.  
Assignment:
--> 7-5: 3-29 odds, 14, 34, 38, 42-44

Maximize the Pencast to fill the screen; play, pause, and repeat as necessary. 


Discrete Math:

Thursday

Students will determine group preferences using voting methods: plurality, majority, Borda count.  Pencast video here: Voting Methods - day 1. 

Friday

Students will determine group preferences using even more voting methods: plurality with elimination, run-offs, sequential run-offs and pair-wise comparisons.  

Pencast video here: Voting Methods - day 2.

Discrete assignments are listed at the end of the Pencasts.

Assignments for Wednesday, 2/13/2013

Algebra II:

ACT Prep
• 1 problem, 1 minute
• Text or tweet your answer
Agenda
• C6 Retake Test on Polynomials
   o You must turn in your test at the end of class
• Happy with your first C6 test?
   o Retake a C6 quiz instead – ask me.
• Or complete previous assignments:
   o 7-4: {3-15, 19-27, 31-33, 39-47}-odds, 62-64, 78, 97-99
   o 7-3: 1-18 all, 28-36 multiples of 4
   o 7-2: 5-35 odds, 76-88 evens (disregard the absolute values)
   o 7-1: 1-19 odds, 20-28 evens, 29, 33-36 all
• Or do assignments from another class.
• Use this time wisely, for your benefit
   o No sleeping, no games on your mobile device, etc.
Schedule
• Thu – 7-5 Solving Radical Equations (w/sub)
• Fri – 7-6 Function Operations (w/sub), Quiz 7:1-3 (open note, open book)

Discrete Math:

Activity: Voting Methods
Assignment:
• Voting Activity – develop methods to rank the energy drinks. Be prepared to present your methods on Monday.
• Also on Monday: Poetry Slam
   o Recite your Haiku describing why you want and deserve the energy drink.
Schedule
• Wed – Voting Methods
• Thu – Voting Methods (w/sub)
• Fri – Voting Methods (w/sub)

Assignments for Tuesday, 2/12/2014

Algebra II:

Today you will write “square roots” in “radical form” and “rational exponent” form.

ACT Prep
• 1 problem, 1 minute
• Text or tweet your answer
7-4 Notes
• Rational Exponent Form
Assignment
Change in plan – no quiz today, Friday instead
• Do C7:1-3 Quiz Review Worksheet
• Do 7-4: {3-15, 19-27, 31-33, 39-47}-odds, 62-64, 78, 97-99
• Prepare for C6 test retake tomorrow during class
o If you are not retaking the test tomorrow, I will have other review for you or you may bring other homework.
Schedule
• Wed – Test Retakes
• Thu – 7-5 Solving Radical Equations (w/sub)
• Fri – 7-6 Function Operations (w/sub)
       • Quiz 7:1-3 (open note, open book)
Optional helps:
• On-line tutor: phschool.com, age-0704
• On-line practice quiz: phschool.com, aga-0704

Discrete Math:

Graph Theory Test (continued)

• Open note

• Open book

• Work together

• Use the whiteboards to collaborate

• Ask me questions

• Finish today!

Schedule

• Wed – Voting Methods

• Thu – Voting Methods (w/sub)

• Fri – Voting Methods (w/sub)

Assignments for Monday, 2/11/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will add, subtract, simplify and multiply radical expressions.

ACT Prep
• 1 problem, 1 minute
• Text or tweet your answer
7-3 Notes
• Operations with Radical Expressions
Assignment
• Do 7-3: 1-18, 28-36 multiples of 4
Schedule
• Tues – 7-4
• Quiz 7:1-3 (Open note, so take good notes, do good practice!)
• Wed – Test Retake (click here for review packet) or review day
• Thu – 7-5
• Fri – 7-6
Optional helps:
• On-line tutor: phschool.com, age-0703
• On-line practice quiz: phschool.com, aga-0703

Discrete Math:

Graph Theory Test

• Open note

• Open book

• Work together

• Use the whiteboards to collaborate

• Ask me questions

Wanna Retake C6 Test?

Algebra II Students:
Congrats, you have a snow day!!  If you'd like to use your extra time to study for the C6 Polynomial Test ReTake, you can click the following link for a review packet:  C6 Retake Review Packet

Good luck, enjoy your weekend, see you Monday!

Assignments for Thursday, 2/7/2013

Algebra II:

Students will evaluate Radical Functions and Rational Exponents.  Watch this Pencast video for the info: 7-2 Multiplying/Dividing Radical Expressions.  

The assignment is 7-2: 5-35 odds, 76-88 evens (disregard the absolute values), page 377-379.

Discrete Math:

Students watched a video about how graph theory is used to model disease transmission.

Assignments for Wednesday, 2/6/2013

Algebra II:
Today you will review properties of exponents, and you will learn how to multiply/divide radicals and put expressions into simplest radical form.

ACT Prep
• 1 problem, 1 minute
• Text or tweet your answer
7-1 and 7-2 Notes
• Exponents and radicals
Assignment
• Do 7-2: 5-30, 35, 76-88 evens
Schedule
• Thur – 7-3 (with substitute)
• Fri – Quiz 7:1-3 (open note, so take good notes, do good practice!)
Optional helps
• On-line tutor: phschool.com, age-0701, -0702
• On-line practice quiz: phschool.com, aga-0701, -0702

Discrete Math:

Today you will use organize a large project using a PERT diagram.  PERT stands for Program Evaluation and Review Technique.  

Notes

Assignment:

• Do pg. 190-193: 1-13 odds.

Assignments for Tuesday, 2/5/2013

Algebra II:

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson

Keep steadily before you the fact that all true success depends at last upon yourself.
Theodore T. Hunger

Today you will prove your knowledge of polynomial equations:
• classification by degree and number of terms
• end behavior
• linear factors
• x-intercepts (zeros)
• repeated (multiple) zeros
• relative minima and maxima
• solving polynomials by factoring and graphing

Agenda:
• Q&A (5 minutes)
• C6 Test on Polynomials
o You must turn in your test at the end of class

Discrete Math:

Today you will schedule meetings using the solution to the Four-Color Problem.

Notes

Assignment:

• Read “The Four-Color Problem” on pg. 152-154

• Do 3-1: 39-40, 43-44, 48, 50 on pg. 157-158

Assignments for Monday, 2/4/2013

Algebra II:
Today you will prepare for your C6 test over polynomial tomorrow by reviewing your quiz results and by asking questions from the test review packet.

ACT Prep
• 1 problem, 1 minute
• Text or tweet your answer
Return Quizzes
• Q6:3-4 (12 points)
• Q6:1-2 retake (13 points)
Assignment
• Prepare for your C6 Test tomorrow
o Do review packet (answer key here)
o Ask questions
• If you would like extra credit for Tuesday’s test, take a practice test and e-mail it to me (or print and turn it in) before the test.
o www.phschool.com, code aga-0652
o Do only the questions that pertain to our test…

How are you preparing for success?
Only 40 of 102 Algebra II students picked up their test review packet on Friday - that's only 39% of you!

Discrete Math:

Today you will model disease transmission using directed graphs, a graph where an edge can only be travelled one direction.

Notes

Assignment:

Do 3-3: 1, 9-12, 18-19, 22

Assignments for Friday, 2/1/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will check your knowledge of polynomial equations.

Quiz
• Q6:3-4
• Retake Q6:1-2
o You may use your notes and worksheets, but you must work on your own.
o NO sharing of calculators. You may use someone else’s calculator AFTER they are done and AFTER I have cleared the memory.
Assignment
• Test review packets are located on the table by the screen.
    o Answers Key to the test review packet HERE
Schedule
    • Mon – Test Review
• Tue – C6 Test
o If you would like extra credit for Tuesday’s test, take a practice test and e-mail it to me (or print and turn it in) before the test.
 www.phschool.com, code aga-0652
 Do only the questions that pertain to our test…

Discrete Math:

Today you will learn to solve the Traveling Salesperson’s Problem and apply it to other situations.

Notes

Assignment:

• 3-2:5, 7-9, 17, 20-21, 24, 29, 33