Assignments for Friday, May 31, 2013

Algebra II:

Today you will demonstrate your knowledge of Periodic Functions on the C13 test.

·      You may use your Unit Circle.

All retakes and missing assignments must be made up by today, May 31^st.

Schedule

Mon – Exam Review (w/substitute)

Tue – Exam Review

Wed – Exam Review

Thu – Exams (½ day: 4^th, 5^th, 6^th)

Fri – Exams (½ day: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd)

You may use your unit circle and one 8.5 x 11 inch page of hand-written notes for your exam.

Your exam will cover:

·      C9 – direct & inverse variation, rational functions

·      C10 – conic sections

·      C11 – sequences & series

·      C13 – periodic functions

Assignments for Thursday, 5/30/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will review for your test on Friday.

All retakes and missing assignments must be made up by Friday, May 31^st.

Schedule

Fri – C13 Test (you may use your unit circle)

Mon – Exam Review (w/substitute)

Tue – Exam Review

Wed – Exam Review

Thu – Exams (½ day: 4^th, 5^th, 6^th)

Fri – Exams (½ day: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd)

You may use your unit circle and one 8.5 x 11 inch page of hand-written notes for your exam.

Your exam will cover:

·      C9 – direct & inverse variation, rational functions

·      C10 – conic sections

·      C11 – sequences & series

·      C13 – periodic functions

Assignments for Tuesday, 5/28/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will graph and identify properties of the Tangent function.

Wolfram – Sin/Cos/Tan from the Unit Circle

Tangent Function from the Unit Circle

Sin/Cos/Tan from the Unit Circle

Notes 13-6

Assignment

·       13-6 worksheet – do circled problems, graph on the back.

All retakes and missing assignments must be made up by Friday, May 31^st.

Schedule

Wed – Sin/Cos/Tan Review (w/substitute)

Thu – Test review

Fri – C13 Test (you may use your unit circle)

Mon – Exam Review (w/substitute)

Tue – Exam Review

Wed – Exam Review

Thu – Exams (½ day: 4^th, 5^th, 6^th)

Fri – Exams (½ day: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd)

ASsignments for Friday, 5/24/2013

Algebra II:

Notes 13-5 Cosine Function

·      Mini-Quiz: Sine and Cosine

Notes 13-7: Translating Sin/Cos Functions

Assignment

·      Do 13-7: Work Sheets

·      Do 13-5:  5-21, 22-34 evens, 35-36, 54-56

All retakes and missing assignments must be made up by Friday, May 31^st.

Assignments for Thursday, 5/23/2013

Algebra II:
Today you will identify properties of the sine function.

Animation - Unit Circle to Sine Graph
Video - Unit Circle to Sine graph 

Notes 13-4 Sine Function
Quiz 13:1-3
--> Open book/note, USE your Unit Circle
Assignment
--> Do 13-4:1-15, 28-33, 66-74 even

Assignments for Wednesday, 5/22/2013

Algebra II:

Today
• Do “Periodic Functions” review packet
             • Answer key
Tomorrow
• Quiz 13:1-3 over Periodic Functions

Assignments for Tuesday, 5/21/2013

Algebra II:
Notes 13-3: Radian Measures
• Convert angles measured in degrees to radians
• Convert angles measured in radians to degrees
Assignment:
o Worksheet: Convert Angles, Co-linear angles

Assignments for Monday, 5/20/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will find coordinates of points on the unit circle, then graph those points on the coordinate plane.

Notes 13-2: Unit Circle
Assignment
• Worksheet: Create a Unit Circle
• Worksheet: Graph Unit Circle (sin, cos) on coordinate plane

Assignments for Friday, 5/17/2013

Algebra II:

Chapter 13 – Periodic Functions
• You will write and graph functions that describe periodic data

Metronome

Video: discordant-metronomes-achieve-synchrony-in-a-matter-of-minutes

Notes 13-1: identifying cycles, periods, amplitudes
Oscilloscope Simulator
Assignment
• Do 13-1: 1-16, 20-21, 23-25
Return C11 Tests (21 points)

About the video:
If you place 32 metronomes on a static object and set them rocking out of phase with one another, they will remain that way indefinitely. Place them on a moveable surface, however, and something very interesting (and very mesmerizing) happens.

The metronomes in this video fall into the latter camp. Energy from the motion of one ticking metronome can affect the motion of every metronome around it, while the motion of every other metronome affects the motion of our original metronome right back. All this inter-metronome "communication" is facilitated by the board, which serves as an energetic intermediary between all the metronomes that rest upon its surface. The metronomes in this video (which are really just pendulums, or, if you want to get really technical, oscillators) are said to be "coupled."

The math and physics surrounding coupled oscillators are actually relevant to a variety of scientific phenomena, including the transfer of sound and thermal conductivity.

Assignments for Monday, 5/13/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will learn…
• how to use summation notation to represent a finite geometric series,
• and how to evaluate a finite geometric series.
Notes 11-5
Do 11-5: 2-38 evens
Optional helps:
• On-line tutor: phschool.com, age-1101
• On-line practice quiz: phschool.com, aga-1101
Tue/Wed – Review
Thur – Test

Discrete Math:

Schedule

Mon

-->NUMB3RS: episode 417 – “Pay to Play” – The murder of a rapper puts Charlie to work analyzing the mathematics of the music business.

-->“Tracks of a Killer” - introduction

Tue 

-->“Tracks of a Killer” – data collection

Wed  

-->“Tracks of a Killer” – data analysis

Thu  

-->Make-up day

-->Numb3rs

Fri  

-->Survey

-->Numb3rs

Assignments for Friday, 5/10/2013

Algebra II:

1st, 2nd, 5th hours:
• Today you will learn…
o the difference between a sequence and a series,
o the difference between a finite series and an infinite series,
o how to use summation notation to represent a finite series,
o and how to evaluate a finite series.
• Notes 11-4
• Do 11-4:1-33 odds

4th hour:
• Review and retake day.

MAP Testing (9th and 10th graders):
• 4th hour  Friday, Mrs. McDonald, D109

Discrete Math:

Gambling Days!

• Invent a game that would allow you to place a simple bet.  There are cards, dice, and coins on the table at the front of the room.

• Calculate the expected value for your game.

• Play the game with a partner.

o Keep track of wins/losses, money won/lost.  Play enough times (20+) to have a statistically significant set of data.

• Compare actual wins/losses (money won/lost) to your expected value.

• Write a paragraph (or two or three) summarizing all of the above (including the calculation of expected value) and whether the results turned out as your expected.

• Due today at the end of class!

Assignments for Thursday, 5/9/2013

Algebra II:
1st, 2nd, 5th hours:
• Today you will write recursive and explicit formulas for geometric sequences.
• Notes 11-3
• Do 11-3: 2-40 evens, 48-52 evens
4th hour:
• Today you will learn…
o the difference between a sequence and a series,
o the difference between a finite series and an infinite series,
o how to use summation notation to represent a finite series,
o and how to evaluate a finite series.
• Notes 11-4
• Do 11-4:1-33 odds
All
• Intro to Google Sketchup
MAP Testing (9th and 10th graders):
• 4th hour  Friday, Mrs. McDonald, D109

Discrete Math:

Gambling Days!

• Invent a game that would allow you to place a simple bet.  There are cards, dice, and coins on the table at the front of the room.

• Calculate the expected value for your game.

• Play the game with a partner.

o Keep track of wins/losses, money won/lost.  Play enough times (20+) to have a statistically significant set of data.

• Compare actual wins/losses (money won/lost) to your expected value.

• Write a paragraph (or two or three) summarizing all of the above (including the calculation of expected value) and whether the results turned out as your expected.

• Due tomorrow at the end of class!

Assignments for Wednesday, 5/8/2013

Algebra II:

1st, 2nd, 5th hours:
• Today you will write recursive and explicit formulas for arithmetic sequences.
• Notes 11-2
• Do 11-2: 3-69 multiples of 3, 71

4th hour:
• Today you will write recursive and explicit formulas for geometric sequences.
• Notes 11-3
• Do 11-3: 2-40 evens, 48-52 evens

All
• Intro to 3D Printing (video)
• Demo

MAP Testing (9th and 10th graders):
• 4th hour  Friday, Mrs. McDonald, D109

Discrete Math:

Today you will apply expected value to the lottery and life insurance.

Notes: Expected Value

Do 13-4:1-8, Calculate expected value for all roulette bets.

Assignments for Tuesday, 5/7/2013

Algebra II:
1st, 2nd, 5th hours:
• Review and retake day.

4th hour:
• Today you will write recursive and explicit formulas for arithmetic sequences.
• Notes 11-2
• Do 11-2: 3-69 multiples of 3, 71

MAP Testing (9th and 10th graders):
• 1st hour  Tuesday, Mrs. McDonald, B112
• 2nd hour  Tuesday, Mrs. Commeret, D109
• 4th hour  Friday, Mrs. McDonald, D109
• 5th hour  Tuesday, Mrs. Commeret, D109

Discrete Math:

Let’s Play Roulette!

Notes: Expected Value

Do 13-4:1-8, Calculate expected value for all roulette bets.

Assignments for Monday, 5/6/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will explore mathematical patterns and learn the difference between Recursive Series and Explicit Series.

Notes 11-1: Mathematical Patterns
Return Test (18 points)
Assignment
• Do 11-1: 1-9, 13-23 odds, 32, 42-43, 48, 51, 60

MAP Testing:
• 1st hour  Tuesday, Mrs. McDonald, B112
• 2nd hour  Tuesday, Mrs. Commeret, D109
• 4th hour  Friday, Mrs. McDonald, D109
• 5th hour  Tuesday, Mrs. Commeret, D109
All other students: we will be reviewing and retaking quizzes/tests on MAP testing days.

Discrete Math:

Video Presentation “21” - finale

• Inspired by the true story of MIT students who mastered the art of card counting and took Vegas casino for millions in winnings.

Assignments for Friday, 5/3/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will demonstrate your knowledge of conic sections.

Q&A – 5 minutes
C10 Test
• You must show your work to get credit.
• Turn in your test at the bell.
Enjoy your weekend

Discrete Math:

Video Presentation “21” - continued

• Inspired by the true story of MIT students who mastered the art of card counting and took Vegas casino for millions in winnings.

Assignments for Thursday, 5/2/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will continue reviewing for your test on Friday.

Thursday
• Complete 10-5 assignment
o 10-5: 3-27 multiples of 3
• Complete circle and ellipse word problems
• C10 Test Review packet - Answer Key here
Friday
• C10 Test

Take a practice test and e-mail it to me (or print and turn it in) before the test if you’d like extra credit on Friday’s test.
o www.phschool.com,  code aga-1052

Discrete Math:

Video Presentation “21”

• Inspired by the true story of MIT students who mastered the art of card counting and took Vegas casino for millions in winnings.

Assignments for Wednesday, 5/1/2013

Algebra II:

Today you will review your learnings of hyperbolas from yesterday, and begin reviewing for your test on Friday.

Wednesday
• Hyperbola review
• Complete yesterday’s assignment
     o 10-5: 3-27 multiples of 3
• Complete circle and ellipse word problems
• C10 Test Review packet
• Return quizzes (15 points)
Thursday
• C10 Test Review
Friday
• C10 Test

Discrete Math:

Video Presentation “Numb3rs”, Season 2, Episode 13: “Double Down”

The main mathematical topic in this episode is using math to determine strategies for winning against casinos at blackjack. Along the way, a discussion of generating pseudo-random numbers comes up.