Aims week of 4/20 & 4/27:

We spent the week working through Regents Package I & II corresponding to chapters 1,2 & 5 in the Algebra II textbook.

Review sites for Math B regents:

http://www.reviewsheetscentral.com/rs/11/mathb.htm

online regents quizzes:
http://www.edusolution.com/regentsquiz/index.htm

Algebra II: Internet caching:
http://mathbits.com/MathBits/StudentResources/Algebra2/Algebra2Student.htm

JMAP worksheets:
Algebra II by chapter
http://www.jmap.org/JMAP/JMAPArchives/JMAP1715/RegentsByChapter/JMAP_1715_REGENTS_BOOK_BY_CHAPTER_ADVANCED_ALGEBRA.pdf
answers:
http://www.jmap.org/JMAP/JMAPArchives/JMAP1715/RegentsByChapter/JMAP_1715_REGENTS_BOOK_BY_CHAPTER_ADVANCED_ALGEBRA_ANSWERS.pdf
Geometry by Chap: (chapters 7-12)
http://www.jmap.org/JMAP/JMAPArchives/JMAP1715/RegentsByChapter/JMAP_1715_REGENTS_BOOK_BY_CHAPTER_GEOMETRY.pdf
answers:
http://www.jmap.org/JMAP/JMAPArchives/JMAP1715/RegentsByChapter/JMAP_1715_REGENTS_BOOK_BY_CHAPTER_GEOMETRY_ANSWERS.pdf

Aims week of 4/6/09:

Aim 39: Chapter 12 wrap up: Binomial Expansion & Binomial Distribution.
hw: study for test

Aim 40: Chapter test
hw: none

Aim 41: The beginning of the march to the end.
hw: enjoy vacation.

Aims week of 3/30:

Aim 34: What is the binomial theorem?
hw: pg 582 2,4,6,11,13,14,24

Aim 35: What is a binomial distribution?
hw: pg 830 2,4,6,10,12,16

Aim 36: How can you calculate binomial probabilities?
hw: pg 830 17,20,21,22

Aim 37: Continuation of binomial probabilities.
hw: prepare for test

Aim 38: continuation of solving questions with binomial probabilities.
hw: none

Links to regentsprep.org Binomial Theorem

link to Binomial Theorem:

http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATP4/bintheorem.htm

link to combinations & permutations
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATS5/Lcomb.htm

link to probability
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATS6/LTheo.htm

link to binomial probability
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATS7/indexATS7.htm

Aims week of 3/23:

Aim 29: How can we use regression analysis?
hw: pg 917 6 (note- this requires a graphing calculator)

Aim 30: Continuation of regression analysis
hw: study for test

Aim 31: What have we learned about standard deviation, normal distribution, and regression analysis?
hw: none

Aim 32: Note: Half Day for parent teacher conferences
hw: none

Aim 33: What is the binomial theorem? Note Period 8 most of the class was away on a field trip
hw: none

Link to regentsprep.org Probability & Statistics

link to measures of central tendency:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATS1/CentralTendency.htm

link to statistical studies:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATS1/StatSurveylesson.htm

link to dispersion:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATS1/Dispersion.htm

link to normal distribution:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATS2/indexATS2.htm

Aims week of 3/16:

Aim 24: Review: Measures of central frequency
hw:

Aim 25: What does standard deviation measure?
hw: pg 817 2,8,14,17

Aim 26: What is the normal distribution?
hw: pg 837 2,4,6,8,16

Aim 27: practice with normal distribution.
hw: finish worksheeet

Aim 28: Finish practice with normal distribution
hw: none

Link to Milepost PDF Files

Note: The attached link will open a large PDF file that contains review sheets for many Algebra II topics. I handed out paper copies of mileposts 6, 12,13, and 14 on rational expressions / equations this week in class.


http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/skillBuilders/Algebra_2_Skill_Builders.pdf

Aims week of 3/9:

Aim 19: How can we solve problems with rational equations?
hw: pg 672 2-18 even

Aim 20: How can we simplify complex fractions?
hw: finish worksheet

Aim 21: Chapter wrap-up. Review what we've learned in chap 8
hw: study for test

Aim 22: Chapter 8 quiz
hw: none

Aim 23: Brainteasers
hw: none

Link to regentsprep.org Solving Rational equations

link to solving rational equations:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE11/RationalEquationsLes.htm

link to solving rational inequalities:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE11/RationalInequalitiesLes.htm

link to graphical support for solving rational equations:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE11/RationalResource.htm

Aims week of 3/2:

Monday - Snow Day :>

Aim 15: How can we multiply and divide rational expressions?
hw: pg 662 20-28 even

Aim 16: How can we add and subtract rational expressions?
hw: pg 667 2-12 even, 26-28 even

Aim 17: Practice with rational expressions & equations
hw: pg 672 2-18 even

Aim 18: More Practice with rational expressions & equations (1st period)
8th period - no class because of multicultural show
hw: none

Link to graphing f(x) = 1/x

link to graphing 1/x:
http://id.mind.net/~zona/mmts/functionInstitute/rationalFunctions/oneOverX/oneOverX.html

link to transformation of 1/x: (Note: you must be able to run JAVA applets)
http://id.mind.net/~zona/mmts/functionInstitute/rationalFunctions/transformOneOverX/transformOneOverX.html

link to rational functions:
http://id.mind.net/~zona/mmts/functionInstitute/rationalFunctions/definition/definition.html

Aims week of 2/23:

Aim 10: How can we solve problems using direct and inverse variation?
hw: pg 641 2,4,6,12,13,17

Aim 11: How do we graph an inverse relation?
hw: pg 648 2,4,6,19,22

Aim 12: How can we simplify rational expressions?
hw: pg 661 2-12 even

Aim 13: How can we rationalize a denominator?
hw: pg 663 1,2,6,8,11

Aim 14: What have we learned about rational functions?
hw: none

Links to regentsprep.org direct/indirect variation

link to direct variation:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE7/Direct%20Variation.htm

link to indirect variation:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE7/Inverse%20Variation.htm

link to graphing rational equations:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE11/RationalResource.htm

link to rational expressions:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATO2/indexATO2.htm

Aims week of 2/9:

Aim 5: more on graphing hyperbolas.
hw: pg 776 2,4,6,10,22

Aim 6: How can we graph parabolas?
hw: pg 757 2,4,7,9,10,12

Aim 7: Review finding max and min of parabolic functions?
hw: finish worksheet

Aim 8: Review: What have we learned about conic sections?
hw: study for test

Aim 9: Test: Chap 10: Conic sections
hw: none

Spring 2009 Semester Opening Comments

The nice thing about the beginning of 2nd semester is that everyone gets a fresh start. YOU have the primary responsibility for what gets done and how much you will learn. If you want maximum results from this course, keep the following in mind:

* Your primary responsibility is to think about mathematics!

* Thinking requires that you be active in your learning.

* You will need to read the book and do your homework every night to practice thinking.

Aims week of 2/3:

Welcome Back!

Aim 1: What is an ellipse?
hw: pg 769 2,4,30,32,33

Note: Period 8 had assembly on Wednesday.
Aim 2: How can we find foci in an ellipse?
hw: pg 770 14-20 even, 24,26

Aim 3: Practice with Ellipse equations (for period 1)
hw: none

Aim 4: What is a hyperbola?
hw: none

Aims week of 1/12:

Aim 76: What are the double angle and half angle formulas?
hw: pg 930 17-22, 25-28

Aim 77: Review - What have we learned about trig functions, identities, solving equations.
hw: study for quiz

Aim 78: Chapter quiz

Aims week of 1/5:

Welcome back!

Note: Course Final Exam will be on Wednesday, January 21st

Aim 72: What are the reciprocal trig functions?
hw: pg 920 2-16 even

Aim 73: What are the trig identities?
hw: pg 923 2-16 even

Aim 74: How can we solve trig equations?
hw: pg 926 2-16 even

Aim 75: How can we apply trig identities?
hw: pg 926 1-13 odd

Aim 76: more on solving trig equations.
hw: none