Day / Topic/Learning Goal / Homework
Unit 0: Review
Sept 9 / Course Introduction
  • Course Outline
  • Student Profile
  • Order of Operation (h)
  • We will review the order of operation (BEDMAS) more specifically for fractions.
/ $5 for Course Pack
Back side of Order of Operation sheet #1-5
Sept 10 / Algebra Review (CP 30-31)
  • We will review the algebraic operational skills required for polynomials.
  • Adding/Subtracting Like Terms
  • Expanding products of monomials, binomials, trinomials or polynomials using distributive property.
  • Solve linear equations.
  • factoring
/ Review of Algebra 1 (CP31)
Handout: Solving Equations
Sept 11 / Review of Factoring (Notes) Day 1
  • We will review factoring involving common Factors, difference of squares, factoring simple trinomials.
/ A Review of Factoring (CP32-34)
p. 6-10
Sept 14 / Review of Factoring Day 2
  • Review of Factoring 2
  • Factoring non-simple trinomials, factor by grouping
  • Factoring (with solution)
/ HW: A Review of Factoring” (CP35-38)
Sept 15 / 1.4 Working With Radicals: Operation with Radicals
  • Radical-Note (CP12 top half)
  • We will focus on simplifying radicals (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying radicals) including the use of distributive property.
/ p. 39 #(1-8 e.o.), 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20
Additional Practice (CP 14, 15)
Sept 16 / Rationalizing Radical Denominator
  • Radicals-note (CP 13 bottom half)
  • We will learn to rationalize the denominator with radicals by using conjugate.
  • We will learn to multiply radicals using distributive property.
/ CP 16 – 17: # 7 – 16
CP 18 *
Sept 17 / 1.5 Solving Quadratic Equations
  • We will review the algebraic methods of solving quadratic equation including completing squares, factoring and quadratic formula. CP 59 a, d, g
  • We will also review how to find the discriminant and its relationship to the number of solution.
Word problems CP 69 Example 1, 2 and 3 / CP58-59 Solving Quadratic Equations all except 4
CP 71 # 1- 4, 7 and 8
Sept 18 / Handout: Three forms of Quadratics
  • We will review the terms involved in parabola.
 Vertex
 Zeros
 Maximum and Minimum Values
 Axis of Symmetry
 More Maximum and Minimum
Graphing by factor, vertex form / CP 60-61: #2 - 6
Sept 21 / Applications of discriminants
Practice / Handout: Discriminating Quadratics
Sept 22 / 1.3 Min and Max of a Quadratic Function by Completing Squares CP 62 - 63
  • We will find the max or min value by completing squares or by factoring
  • When a = faction, find the vertex form
/ TP. 31 #(1-3 e.o.)
TP.31 – 32 # 5 – 14
Sept 23 / 1.3 Apply the max/min concepts in word problems.
CP 65, or CP67
  • Distinguish the two types of quadratic problems.
Max/Min or the zeros / Review CP66, #1- 7
Additional practice CP 68 #1 - 7
( Solutions)
Sept 24 / 1.6 Determine a Quadratic Equation Given Its Roots
  1. We will learn to generate quadratic equation (using 3 different forms) by using the various information given.
/ p. 57 #(1, 3, 5, 6 ac, no sketching needed), 7a-e, 8ac, 11ac, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20
CP 73 (in class)
CP 74 # 1 - 2
Sept 25 / 1.7 Solve Linear-Quadratic Systems
  • We will learn to solve linear quadratic system by algebraic method.
  • We will also explore the 3 different situations.
Graphing of Linear and Quadratic Functions We will review the method of graphing linear and quadratic functions. / Copy and review ex.1, p.62,
TP.67 #1, 3, 7, 15, 19, 20
CP77 #1 – 4
Sept 29 / Linear-Quadratic System Day 2
  • We will work on word problems involving linear- quadratic systems.
  • We will apply the concepts of solving systems to questions involve other types of reaction.
/ Textbook P. 68 #3, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16
Sept 30 / Review / Review Handout
Oct 1 / UNIT TEST