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Alg 2 - 11/26/12

More on solving quadratic equations this week. Factoring is all well and good, but it's no the only approach, especially for quadratics where the linear term is absent (b=0). This exploration will take us into complex number. Yay! Also, be sure to brush up on those perfect squares - a timed quiz on Thursday/Friday. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 11/26/12         (Last week - 11/19/12)

Mon 11/26:
4.5 p. 269 #3-36 by 3, 38-40 all
Tue 11/27 & Wed 11/28:
4.6(a) p. 279 #3-33 by 3
Thu 11/29 & Fri 11/30: Quiz on perfect squares to 20
4.6(b) p. 280 #34-56 even 59, 60, 68

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/23/12 10:29 am        A: ManageBac        I: ManageBac        A:Edline        I: Edline

Pre DP - 11/26/12

OK. More exploration of vectors and parametric equations. Keep your notebooks up-to-date as there are fundamental ideas coming regularly!
A big note I have decided to change the posting below to show the problems to be discussed rather than the problems assigned. Please make sure you are prepared to discuss the problems shown on the dates shown. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre-DP Assignments: Week of 11/26/12         (Last week - 11/19/12)

Mon 11/26: No problems to discuss. Vector Partner Study to do in class.
Tue 11/27:
Discuss: Ex 2: 16.10,16.11,17.02,17.05,17.06,17.12,17.13,17.14,19.02,19.06
Thu 11/29:
Discuss: Ex 2: 19.08,20.01,20.07,20.08,20.09,20.10,20.11,22.06,22.07,23.06

Coming up for Mon, 12/3:
Ex 2: 23.08,24.01,24.07,25.07,26.03,26.06,26.11,27.06,27.07,28.02

Updated Exeter Problem List V.2
Quiz on Quadratics

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is to be discussed.  This has changed as of this week!
Updated 11/23/12 11:20 am        ManageBac        Edline

SL 1 - 11/26/12

More on graphing this week. We'll look at ways improve your understanding and efficiency until quadratics are as easy to graph as lines! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 11/26/12         (Last week - 11/19/12)

Mon 11/26:
6C.2: #2bdf,3cf (Graph from vertex form (completing the square))
6C.3: #1cf,2bd,3,4 (Discriminant in graphing)
QB: #6,9,10 (IB Practice)
Tue 11/27:
6D: #1cf,2abc,3bdf,4def (Find quadratic from graph or info)
QB: #4,5,8,13(a-c) (IB Practice)
Thu 11/29:
6E: #1bd,2cd,3d,5,7 (Intersections of lines & parabolas)

Algebra & Functions Unit Plan
Smartboard Notes QB PracticeQB Markscheme
Ch 1: Functions QB Function PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 2: Series QB Series PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 3: Exponents QB Exponent & Log PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 4: Logarithms QB Exponent & Log PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 5: Transformations QB Transformation PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 6: Quadratics QB Quadratics PracticeMarkscheme

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/23/12 10:18 am        ManageBac        Edline

SL 2 - 11/26/12

This week and next we'll really be dropping into the important ideas in probability. Many questionbank problems should now be accessible. Stay up with things as we head into the home stretch on this topic. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Schedule: Week of 11/26/12         (Last week - 11/19/12)

Mon 11/26:
15G: #1-9 (Sampling with and without replacement)
QB: #1,2,3,5,6,8,16 (Sampling w/wout replacement)
Wed 11/28:
15H: #1-9 (Binomial probabilities (Review Ch 7))
Fri 11/30:
15I.1: #1-9 (Set notation)
15I.2: #1-3 (Venn diagrams)
QB: #11,12,14

Stat/Prob Unit Plan
Smartboard Notes
Ch 14 - Statistics
Ch 15 - Probability
IB Practice:
IB Statistics Practice        MarkScheme
IB Probability Practice        MarkScheme

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/23/12 9:38 am       ManageBac       Edline

HL 2 - 11/26/12

More on integration this week, in fact we'll finish the intro and begin on applications. With the fundamentals under our belts, we'll have a quiz next Wednesday. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL 2 Assignments: Week of 11/26/12        (Last week - 11/19/12)

Mon 11/26:
24G.1: #1-4 last 3 of each (Definite integrals)
24G.2: #1-8 last 2 of each (Definite integrals)
QB do: #6*,9*,10*,16*,33,34 (Definite integrals)
Also see QB: 7,8,11*,20*,26*,45,55*,70* (areas under curves)
Wed 11/28:
25A: #2-20 even (Areas between curves)
QB do: 17*,18*,24*,51,66
Also see QB 4*,29*,32*,37*,48*,59*
Plenty of practice! Use your discretion.
Fri 11/30:
25B.1: #2,3 (Motion problems)
25B.2: #2,4 (Motion problems)
25B.3: #2,3 (Motion problems)
QB do: 29*,32*,37*,42,60,69

Coming up:
Wed 12/5: Integration Quiz

Integration Unit Plan (QB included)
Smartboard Notes
Integration Notes
IB Practice:
IB Integration Practice        MarkScheme

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/23/12 9:14 am       ManageBac        Edline

Alg 2 - 11/19/12

We've got the basic idea of factoring down. This week we'll just practice that skill since it's so important! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 11/19/12         (Last week - 11/12/12)

Mon 11/19: Practice factoring in class.
Handout & p. 264 #62-66 all
A Block: Incomplete classwork due Tuesday 11/20
I Block: Incomplete classwork due on Monday, 11/26
Tue 11/20: A Block Only:
More factor practice
(Due Monday after Thanksgiving: 11/26)
Wed 11/21 - Fri 11/23: Thanksgiving Break

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/18/12 11:44 am        A: ManageBac        I: ManageBac        A:Edline        I: Edline

Pre DP - 11/19/12

The vector ideas are coming fast and this week we will see some other features of them. Happy Thanksgiving! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre-DP Assignments: Week of 11/19/12         (Last week - 11/12/12)

Mon 11/19: Ex 2: 14.06,14.11,14.12,15.08,16.01,16.02,16.03,16.10,16.11,17.02
Tue 11/20: Ex 2: 17.05,17.06,17.12,17.13,17.14,19.02,19.06,19.08,20.01,20.07
Thu 11/22: Thanksgiving Holiday

Quiz on Quadratics
Updated Exeter Problem List V.2

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/18/12 12:18 pm        ManageBac        Edline

SL 1 - 11/19/12

After that quick factoring review, we'll go on to exploring the discriminant and looking at the graphs of quadratics - parabolas. You've seen this before - strengthen your intuitive understanding and speed! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 11/19/12         (Last week - 11/12/12)

Mon 11/19:
6B: #2all,3all, 4bdf (Discriminant)
QB: #12,14 (IB Practice)
Tue 11/20: (We'll work on these in class - hopefully finish!)
6C.1: #1bcf,2,3,4bef,5,6cfi,8beh (Sketching parabolas)
6C.1 #7, p. 170 more factoring practice
QB: #2,3,8 (IB Practice)
Thu 11/22: Thanks for giving no HW!

Algebra & Functions Unit Plan
Smartboard Notes QB PracticeQB Markscheme
Ch 1: Functions QB Function PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 2: Series QB Series PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 3: Exponents QB Exponent & Log PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 4: Logarithms QB Exponent & Log PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 5: Transformations QB Transformation PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 6: Quadratics QB Quadratics PracticeMarkscheme

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/17/12 2:55 pm        ManageBac        Edline

SL 2 - 11/19/12

With the initial vocabulary and ideas about probability out of the way, we begin on Monday with some important new definitions - independent and dependent events - as well as a deeper look at the amazing tool of tree diagrams. You will have a few ideas to work through over the rest of the week, but nothing too strenuous or challenging. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Schedule: Week of 11/19/12         (Last week - 11/12/12)

Mon 11/19:
15E.1: #1-6 (Compound events, independent events)
15E.2: #1-4 (Dependent events)
15F: #1-6 (Tree diagrams)
If you have time and are so inclined, you can look at QB: #1,2,3,8,16 (IB Practice)
Wed 11/21: Thanksgiving Holiday - prepare to eat
Fri 11/16: Thanksgiving Holiday - recover from eating

Stat/Prob Unit Plan
Smartboard Notes
Ch 14 - Statistics
Ch 15 - Probability
IB Practice:
IB Statistics Practice        MarkScheme
IB Probability Practice        MarkScheme

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/17/12 10:26 am       ManageBac       Edline

HL 2 - 11/19/12

We'll look at integrating Trig functions on Monday and that will be it Before the Thanksgiving break. The HW will be fairly straightforward still and there will be some QB problems to explore, but mostly I hope you'll all have a little breather from your academics. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL 2 Assignments: Week of 11/19/12        (Last week - 11/12/12)

Mon 11/19:
24F.1: #1ghi,2def,3,4 (Integrating circular functions)
24F.2: #1cfil,2def,3,4hijkl,5b,6cd,7ghi (Integrating circular functions)
Wed 11/21: Thanksgiving Holiday - prepare to eat
Fri 11/22: Thanksgiving Holiday - recover from eating

Integration Unit Plan (QB included)
Smartboard Notes
Integration Notes
IB Practice:
IB Integration Practice        MarkScheme

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/17/12 12:43 pm       ManageBac        Edline

Alg 2 - 11/12/12

We continue with quadratics by looking at other forms and beginning our work with factoring. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 11/12/12         (Last week - 11/5/12)

Mon 11/12: 4.2 p. 249 #3-39 by 3, 51-53 all
Tue 11/13 & Wed 11/14: 4.3 p. 255 #3-54 by 3, #65
Thu 11/15 & Fri 11/16: 4.4 p. 263 #3-48 by 3

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/10/12 9:22 pm        A: ManageBac        I: ManageBac        A:Edline        I: Edline

Pre DP - 11/12/12

We begin to work with vectors this week. Stay on top of things as the ideas will build on each other. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre-DP Assignments: Week of 11/12/12         (Last week - 11/5/12)

Mon 11/12: Ex 2: 7.05,7.07,7.09,7.10,8.01,8.02,8.04,8.05,9.01,9.02
Tue 11/13: Ex 2: 9.03,9.04,9.05,10.02,10.03,10.04,10.10,11.01,11.02,11.03
Thu 11/15: Ex 2: 11.09,11.10,11.11,12.01,12.02,12.04,12.07,14.01,14.02,14.06

Quiz on Quadratics
Updated Exeter Problem List V.2

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/10/12 9:33 pm        ManageBac        Edline

SL 1 - 11/12/12

Monday we'll practice transformations and then, after a quick quiz on Tuesday, we'll move right on to your favorite curves - quadratics! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 11/12/12         (Last week - 11/5/12)

Mon 11/12:
5B.4: #1c,2c,3,4all (Transformation practice)
QB Practice #1-6
Tue 11/13: Unit Quiz Transformations
6A.1*: #1aegikl,2behk,3bdf (Solve quadratics by factoring)
QB Practice: #1,9
Thu 11/15:
6A.2: #1cfi,2cfi,3bcef (Completing the square)
6A.3: #1beh,2bcef (Quadratic formula (by hand – check with calc))
QB Practice: #11,15

Algebra & Functions Unit Plan
Smartboard Notes QB PracticeQB Markscheme
Ch 1: Functions QB Function PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 2: Series QB Series PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 3: Exponents QB Exponent & Log PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 4: Logarithms QB Exponent & Log PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 5: Transformations QB Transformation PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 6: Quadratics QB Quadratics PracticeMarkscheme

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/3/12 3:26 pm        ManageBac        Edline

SL 2 - 11/12/12

With our IA's out of the way, we'll finish up the Stats unit this week and move right into probability. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Schedule: Week of 11/12/12         (Last week - 11/5/12)

Mon 11/12: IA Final Due
QB work in class
Review sets 14A-C as needed for HW
Wed 11/14: Statistics Unit Test
15A: #Opener problem, 1-4 (Vocabulary, experimental probability)
15.B: #1-3 (Sample space, Tree diagram)
Fri 11/16:
15C.1: #1,3,5,6,7 (Theoretical probability)
15C.2: #1-3 (Using grid diagrams)
15D: #1-3 (Tables of outcomes)

Stat/Prob Unit Plan
Smartboard Notes
Ch 14 - Statistics
Ch 15 - Probability
IB Practice:
IB Statistics Practice        MarkScheme
IB Probability Practice        MarkScheme

Useful IA Links
Teacher comments on Type II IA's
SL2 IA Prompt: Gold Medal Heights
Examples of good Type II Assessments
SL IA Guidance
SL Assessment Criteria 

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.

Updated 11/10/12 10:26 am       ManageBac       Edline

HL 2 - 11/12/12

OK with IA's out of the way, we'll get into integration. Please be sure to download the new unit plan - I've created a separate one for the integration unit and added the QB problems to it. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL 2 Assignments: Week of 11/12/12        (Last week - 11/5/12)

Mon 11/12:
24A: #1-3 (Antidifferentiation)
24B: #1,2efg,3,4 (Fundamental theorem)
24C.1: #1-11 odd (Integration)
Wed 11/14:
24C.2: #1ghi,2ghi,3def,4,5,6cd,7 (Integration)
Fri 11/16:
24D: #1efgh,3def,4ghi,6,7,9 (Integrating eax + b and (ax + b)n)
24E: #1-4 last 3 of each (Integrating f(u)•u'(x) by substitution)

Integration Unit Plan (QB included)
Smartboard Notes
Integration Notes
IB Practice:
IB Integration Practice        MarkScheme

Useful IA Links
Prompt: The Dice Game
HL IA Assessment Criteria
HL IA Guidance

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/10/12 10:05 pm       ManageBac        Edline

Alg 2 - 11/5/12

OK folks, a little more review about systems of linear equations and inequalities before our Unit Test on Tue/Wed. Remember to be sure to get me any missing work involving Unit 3 before the test. At the end of the week, we'll go into the wonderful world of quadratics! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 11/5/12         (Last week - 10/29/12)

Mon 11/5:
A Block: Handout: Practice Test
I Block: p. 227 #1-33 odd
Tue 11/6 & Wed 11/7: Unit 2 Test (Ch 3)
Thu 11/1 & Fri 11/2: 4.1 p. 240 #7-42 by 3

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/1/12 6:55 pm        A: ManageBac        I: ManageBac        A:Edline        I: Edline

Pre DP - 11/5/12

Great work on your IB quadratics test folks. We'll continue working on applying ideas to new situations. Tue we'll take a little recreational break with the UNM-PNM contest problems, then on Thu we'll move on into Exeter book 2. Lots of interesting ideas await you! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre-DP Assignments: Week of 11/5/12         (Last week - 10/29/12)

Mon 11/5: Ex 2: 5.06,5.07,5.09,6.01,6.05,6.06,6.07,6.08,6.09,7.04
Tue 11/6: UNM-PNM Math Contest. No new HW problems
Thu 11/8: Ex 2: 7.05,7.07,7.09,7.10,8.01,8.02,8.04,8.05,9.01,9.02

Quiz on Quadratics
Updated Exeter Problem List V.2

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/4/12 11:33 am        ManageBac        Edline

SL 1 - 11/5/12

OK folks, we're moving now! Unit Test on Exponents and Logs is Monday, then we'll go right into a short discussion of transformations. You've seen this before in various contexts, it's really just a chance to focus on the particular ideas. The quiz on Ch 5 will come up quickly - Tuesday, 11/13. So stay up with things. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 11/5/12         (Last week - 10/22/12)

Mon 11/5: Unit Test Exponents & Logs
Tue 11/6: (Vote!)
5A: #2,4,5,7,9,10 (Function families)
Ox: Ch 5: #p. 133 #1-5 (Reciprocal & Rational)
Thu 11/8:
5B.1: #1-4all,6a,7 (Use calculator & Geogebra)
5B.2: #1cde,2ab,3,4ac,5ac,7,8no calc (Stretches)
5B.3: #1ace,2,3,4,5,7 (Reflections)

Coming up Tue 11/13: Transformation Unit Quiz (Ch 5)

Algebra & Functions Unit Plan
Smartboard Notes QB PracticeQB Markscheme
Ch 1: Functions QB Function PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 2: Series QB Series PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 3: Exponents QB Exponent & Log PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 4: Logarithms QB Exponent & Log PracticeMarkscheme
Ch 5: Transformations QB Transformation PracticeMarkscheme

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/3/12 3:26 pm        ManageBac        Edline

SL 2 - 11/5/12

With your IA's in the background, we'll finish up our initial work on statistics this week. The unit test will be next Wednesday. Yes, I know it's the next class meeting after your IA's are due. Think of it as an incentive to manage your time well :) See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Schedule: Week of 11/5/12         (Last week - 10/29/12)

Mon 11/5: IA Draft Due
14D: #1-7 Odd (Cumulative frequency graphs, percentiles)
14E: #1,2,3 (Using technology – programming)
QB: #1,2,4,5 (IB Practice)
Wed 11/7:
14F.1: #1,3,5-9 (Variance, standard deviation. #1 by hand, calculator for others.)
14F.2: #2 (Sample vs. population, statistics vs. parameters)
14F.3: #3,4,5 (Grouped data)
QB: #3,6,7,9,13 (IB Practice)
Fri 11/9:
14G: #1,3,4 (Standard Deviation)
QB: #8,10,11,12,14(not e.ii) through 20 (IB Practice)
Review Sets 14A-C as needed

Coming up:
Mon 11/12: Final IA Due (Late papers will reduce your Desert Grade)
Wed 11/14: Stats Unit Test

Stat/Prob Unit Plan
Smartboard Notes:  Ch 14 - Statistics
IB Practice:        IB Statistics Practice        MarkScheme

Useful IA Links
Teacher comments on Type II IA's
SL2 IA Prompt: Gold Medal Heights
Examples of good Type II Assessments
SL IA Guidance
SL Assessment Criteria 

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.

Updated 11/4/12 10:26 am       ManageBac       Edline

HL 2 - 11/5/12

We'll focus on your IA this week. I'd also like you to work through the review problems as a way to brush off some of those cobwebs from last year. We'll discuss them some in class, but mostly you will have time for your IAs. Bring your laptops. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL 2 Assignments: Week of 11/5/12        (Last week - 10/29/12)

Mon 11/5: IA's and Practice test #1 & 2
Wed 11/7: IA's and Practice test #3-5,7
Fri 11/9: IA's and Practice test #8,9,11-13

Coming up
Monday, 11/12 : Final IA Due. Desert grade will be reduced for late papers.
On to integration!

Useful IA Links
Prompt: The Dice Game
HL IA Assessment Criteria
HL IA Guidance

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.  Dates above are when homework is assigned.  It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 11/4/12 19:33 am       ManageBac        Edline