PAP Pre-Calculus Lesson Plans
August 27School and classroom procedures
Handbook
Information card
Seating chart
Syllabus, rules etc / 28
Algebra Packet
Are you ready for Pre-cal
Work in groups and on the board.
1-7 / 29
Algebra Packet
Notes
Work in groups and on the board through20 / 30/31
Finish Algebra Packet
Notes on graphing
Work in groups and on board
3
Labor Day / 4
Regular-Quiz
PAP – Test
On Algebra Review
Homework : Give one Get one
Language Objective: We will demonstrate an understanding of various Algebra Concepts by taking a quiz or test.
I can simplify rational functions, factor, find equations of lines given parameters, solve equatins, and graph functions in a testing environment. / 5
Function Vocabulary
Function Description Cards-work in groups
Book-page 61 1-12
H. W. Bunge Jumper
Language Objective: We will review function characteristics and vocabulary by working in groups on worksheets and by matching cards.
I can share concepts and vocabulary about functions. / 6/7
Heart Medicine
Language Objective: We will review function characteristics and vocabulary by working in groups on worksheet and by matching cards.
I can share concepts and vocabulary about functions such as increasing/decreasing, maximum/minimum, even and odd, continuity, asymptotic behavior
10
September 1st and 2nd
End Behavior
Calculator Worksheet-supplement A & M
N9 and A9
Parent Function notes-from Hupy
Inside-Outside Circle-guided questions from Unit 1
Language Objective: We will review function characteristics and vocabulary by working in groups on worksheet and by matching cards.
I can share concepts and vocabulary about functions
such as increasing/decreasing, maximum/minimum, even and odd, continuity, and asymptotic behavior.
I can prepare notes on parents functions . / 11
Agenda:
Go over test
Even and Odd Functions-exploration and guided practice
Page 60 explorations in book –independent practice
H. W. page 62 31-38 and finish Function Practice
Calculator Activity due 9-8 or 9-9
Language Objective: We will explore characteristics and applications of even and odd functions by working on a discovery worksheet.
I can look at the equation of a function or the graph of a function and tell whether it is even or odd. / 12
Agenda:
Homework on board
Notes on set notation
Function Practice-finish for homework
Language Objective: We will explore characteristics and applications of functions by working on a discovery worksheet.
I can tell the domain and range of a function using set and interval notation. / 13/14
Agenda:
Warm up
Homework on board
Quiz
Boost
Language Objective: We will explore characteristics and applications of functions by working on a discovery worksheet.
I can determine the domain and range of functions using tables, graphs, and symbols.
17
Modeling with Functions #1 and #2
Language Objective: I will talk to a partner about the characteristics of various functions. / 18
Fan Club
Text Message Mayham
Language Objective: I will model parent functions by working with a partner on a word problem. / 19
Row and Cone
Language Objective: I will talk to a partner about the characteristics of various functions. / 20/21
Absolutely in Pieces
Piecewise Defined Functions
Page 73 67-72
Language Objective: I will talk to a partner about the characteristics of various functions.
24
Steps to Success
Modeling with Functions #2
H. W. page 73 67-72
Language Objective: We will write piecewise function rules for functions found on the graphing calculator.
I can use properties of functions to analyze and solve problems and make predictions / 25
Piecewise Functions
H. W. Tanks A lot
Language Objective: We will define and describe the characteristics of functions by talking to a partner.
I can write piecewise functions given a problem situation. / 26
Continuity
Closing Gaps Filling Holes
H. W Practice Problems
Language Objective: We will define and describe the characteristics of functions using technology.
I can graph piecewise functions in the calculator. / 27/28
Go over practice problems and TANKS A LOT
Unit Test: Characteristics and Applications of Functions
Language Objective: We will take a test over the characteristics and applications of functions.
I can model situations using a variety of functions.
October 1
Give back Test
Hard Day’s Night
Parent Functions –Transformations
Language Objective: We will make a scatter plot for data using technology.
I can compare different function models to see which model best matches the data. / 2
Parent Function Transformations
Functions Project
Language Objective: We will graph transformations parent functions .
I can follow order of operations to graph parent function transformations. / 3
Put on a Happy Face
Name that Function / 4/5
Table Patterns
Quadratic and Exponential
Transformation Evaluation
Work on Project-Major Grade
8
Seating Chart
Evaluating Functions
Language Objective: We will use technology to describe function relationships in a scenario
I Can use properties of functions to analyze and solve problems / 9
Pancake Composition- groups
Composition of Functions
Language Objective: We will use technology to describe function relationships in a scenario
I Can use properties of functions to analyze and solve problems / 10
Composing Graphs
More Transformations
Transformation Practice
Language Objective: We will use technology to describe function relationships in a scenario
I Can use properties of functions to analyze and solve problems / 11/12
Texas Ink
Inverses
Inverses Practice
Inverses Algebraically
Language Objective: We will use technology to describe function relationships in a scenario
I Can use properties of functions to describe inverses.
October 15
Quiz
Review – functions
Language Objective: We will use our knowledge of functions to prepare for an exam.
I Can use properties of functions to analyze and solve problems / 16
Unit Test – Functions / 17
Polynomial Functions
-Factoring
Language Objective: We will factor polynomials using techniques learned in Algebra 2.
I Can use properties of functions to analyze and solve problems / 18/19
Polynomial Functions
-Factoring (cont)
Language Objective: We will factor polynomials using techniques learned in Algebra 2.
I Can use properties of functions to analyze and solve problems
October 22
Rational Functions
-+-x/ of Rational Functions
Language Objective: We will simplify equations using the rules of polynomials.
I Can use properties of functions to analyze and solve problems / 23
Rational Functions
-Finding Domain, Range, and Zeros
Language Objective: We will find domain, range, and zeros of functions.
I Can use properties of functions to analyze and solve problems / 24
Rational Functions
-Finding Horizontal, Slant, and Vertical Asymptotes
Language Objective: We will find vertical, horizontal, and slant asymptotes.
I Can find and properly use vertica, horizontal, and slant asymptotes. / 25/26
Rational Functions
-Putting it all together (Graphing Activity)
Language Objective: We will graph rational functions.
I Can graph rational functions given certain information.
October 29
Parent Night / 30
Review – Rational Funtions / 31
Unit Test – Rational Funtions / November 1,2
Exponential Functions
-Exponential Functions and their Graphs
-Logarithmic Functions and their Graphs
November 5, 2012
-Solving Logarithmic Equations
-No HW
Language Objective: We will solve logarithmic equations using log properties.
I Can solve logarithmic equations. / 6
-Exponential Growth and Decay
-WS 9-5
Language Objective: We will solve and simplify exponential growth and decay problems using the equation y=pe^kt.
I Can solve exponential growth and decay problems / 7
-Review – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Language Objective: We will solve, prove, and simplify exponential and logarithmic functions using previous examples as models.
I Can solve, prove, and simplify exponential and logarithmic functions. / 8/9
-Test – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Language Objective: We will solve, prove, and simplify exponential and logarithmic functions using previous examples as models.
I Can solve, prove, and simplify exponential and logarithmic functions.
November 12, 2012
-Intro to Trig
-Radian and Degree Measures / 13
-Trig Functions
-The Unit Circle / 14
-The Unit Circle (cont.)
-Unit Circle Activity / 15/16
-Right Triangle Trig
November 26
-Trigonometric Identities / 27
-Trig Identities cont.
-Trig Ratios / 28
-Circular Speed
-Circular Reasoning / 29/30
-Sine Waves
-Cosine Waves
December 3
-Evaluating Trig functions with any Radius / 4
-Review – Trig Functions / 5
-Review – Trig Functions
-Quiz – Trig Functions / 6/7
-Trig Funtions Test
December 10
-Sine Waves / 11
-Cosine Waves / 12
-Tangent functions Graphs / 13/14
-Shifts/Expansions/ ETC of Sine and Cosine Waves
December 17
-Exam Review
Language Objective:
I will do great on my final exam by studying and working hard.
I can great on my final exam. / 18
-1st Period Exam
-Exam Review
Language Objective:
I will do great on my final exam by studying and working hard.
I can great on my final exam. / 19
-2nd / 6th Period Exam
Language Objective:
I will do great on my final exam by studying and working hard.
I can great on my final exam. / 20/21
-Thursday 5th / 3rd Period Exam
-Friday 4th / 7th Period Exam
Language Objective:
I will do great on my final exam by studying and working hard.
I can great on my final exam.
January 7, 2013
-Teacher Workday / 8
-Sine/ Cosine Waves (Review)
Language Objective:
I will graph sine and cosine waves using a variety of mathematical techniques.
I can graph sine and cosine waves.. / 9
-Tangent / Cotangent Graphs
Language Objective:
I will graph tangent and cotangent waves using a variety of mathematical techniques.
I can graph tangent and cotangent waves. / 10/11
-Graphs of Reciprocal Functions
Language Objective:
I will graph reciprocal functions using a variety of mathematical techniques.
I can graph reciprocal functions.
January 14 / 15 / 16 / 17/18