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Algebra II
Week of 11/2

Notes on writing a quadratic equation in vertex form, finding the vertex, axis of symmetry, direction of opening, and writing equations of quadratic equations given certain information  SCOS  1.03, 2.02a, 2.04b

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Wednesday-11/4

CW/HW

Thursday-11/5   Quiz-6-6, 6-7

Review chapter 6

Friday-11/6  Test-ch 6

LRA-due next Thursday, 11/12/09

Goal 1
1.01   Simplify and perform operations with rational exponents and logarithms (common and natural) to solve problems.
1.02   Define and compute with complex numbers.
1.03   Operate with algebraic expressions (polynomial, rational, complex fractions) to solve problems.
1.04   Operate with matrices to model and solve problems.
1.05   Model and solve problems using direct, inverse, combined and joint variation
Goal 2
2.01   Use the composition and inverse of functions to model and solve problems; justify results.
2.02   Use quadratic functions and inequalities to model and solve problems; justify results.
       Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
       Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the   
       problem.
2.03   Use exponential functions to model and solve problems; justify results.
       Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
       Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the    
       problem.
2.04   Create and use best-fit mathematical models of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions to solve problems involving sets of data.
       Interpret the constants, coefficients, and bases in the context 
       of the data.
       Check the model for goodness-of-fit and use the model,
       where appropriate, to draw conclusions or make predictions.
2.05   Use rational equations to model and solve problems; justify results.
       Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
       Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the 
       problem.
       Identify the asymptotes and intercepts graphically and
       algebraically.
2.06   Use cubic equations to model and solve problems.
       Solve using tables and graphs.
       Interpret constants and coefficients in the context of the problem.
2.07   Use equations with radical expressions to model and solve problems; justify results.
       Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
       Interpret the degree, constants, and coefficients in the context
       of the problem.
2.08   Use equations and inequalities with absolute value to model and solve problems; justify results.
       Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
       Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the
       problem.
2.09   Use the equations of parabolas and circles to model and solve problems; justify results.
       Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
       Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the
       problem.
2.10   Use systems of two or more equations or inequalities to model and solve problems; justify results. Solve using tables, graphs, matrix operations, and algebraic properties.

Monday-10/19  Notes on multiplying and dividing monomials-learning the laws of exponents  SCOS  1.01, 1.02, 2.01

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Tuesday-10/20  20 pt. quiz

Notes on scientific notation   SCOS 1.01, 1.02, 2.01

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Wednesday-10/21  Quiz-8-1, 8-2, 8-3

Notes on adding and subtracting polynomials  SCOS 1.01, 1.02, 2.01

Thursday-10/22  Quiz-8-4

Notes on multiplying polynomials by monomials   SCOS 1.01, 1.02

CW/HW

Friday-10/23 Quiz-8-5

Notes on multiplying polynomials by polynomials   SCOS 1.01, 1.02, 2.01

Algebra 1 Goals and Objectives

Goal 1 The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to solve problems
1.01 Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
a.    Apply the laws of exponents.
b.    Operate with polynomials.
c.    Factor polynomials.
1.02 Use formulas and algebraic expressions, including iterative and recursive forms, to model and solve problems.
1.03 Model and solve problems using direct variation.
Goal 2  The learner will describe geometric figures in the coordinate plane algebraically.
2.01 Find the lengths and midpoints of segments to solve problems.
2.02 Use the parallelism or perpendicularity of lines and segments to solve problems.
Goal 3  The learner will collect, organize, and interpret data with matrices and linear models to solve problems.
3.01 Use matrices to display and interpret data.
3.02 Operate (addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication) with matrices to solve problems.
3.03 Create linear models for sets of data to solve problems.
a.    Interpret constants and coefficients in the context of the data.
Check the model for goodness-of-fit and use the model, where appropriate, to draw conclusions or make predictions.
Goal 4  The learner will use relations and functions to solve problems
4.01 Use linear functions or inequalities to model and solve problems; justify results.
a.    Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
b.    Interpret constants and coefficients in the context of the problem.
4.02 Graph, factor, and evaluate quadratic functions to solve problems.
4.03 Use systems of linear equations or inequalities in two variables to model and solve problems. Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties; justify results.
4.04 Graph and evaluate exponential functions to solve problems.