Mr. Alei's Math - Desert 2011-12: February 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

Algebra 2 - 2/27/12

We'll close out the third quarter this week with our test on power functions and move right into exponentials along with their inverse - logarithms! Be sure to turn in any late or missing assignments if you want credit before the unit ends. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 2/27/12

Mon & Tue 2/27 & 2/28: Review p. 466 #1-7 and #8-32 by 3
Wed & Thu 2/29 & 3/1: Chapter 6 Test
Fri 3/2: 7.1 p. 482 #8-23 by 3, 28-31 all, 35-38

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 2/26/12 1:26 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 2/27/12

Nice job folks, things are picking up well. More on quadratics, multi-rate problems, etc. And prepare for a field trip to the new campus to find the volume of the cistern! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 2/27/12

Due Tue 2/28/12: Ex 1: 73.3-74.4
Due Thu 3/1/12: Ex 1: 74.5-75.5
Due Fri 3/2/12: Ex 1: 76.1-77.2
Coming up...
Due Tue 3/6/12: Ex 1: 77.3-77.10

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. PreDP text links below.
Updated 2/27/12 10:27 pm-----------Edline

SL 1 - 2/27/12

Two more weeks before spring break folks. We'll finish up logarithms and have our unit test on Friday, Mar 9 (yes, I know - it's not optimal!) You will need to practice these ideas thoroughly, even among the distractions. Q3 ends this Friday, so be sure any late work is in. I have listed HW for the next two weeks below to help you plan your time. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Weeks of 2/27/12 & 3/6/12

Mon 2/27/12:
4C.2: 1 col 3&4, 2&3 last col: Solve log equations
4D.1: 1all,2,3,4all,5deij,6cdgh: Natural logarithms
QB Practice: 1,2,4,5
Wed 2/29/12:
4D.2: 1-3, last col each, 4, 5bcefh: Laws of natural logs
4E: 1-3 last col of each: Solve logarithmic equations (w/calculator)
QB Practice 6A,8,10,13
Fri 3/2/12:
4F: 1cd,2bc,3,4,5: Change of base formula
QB Practice 3,7,9abc,12,15

Coming up next week...
Mon 3/5/12:
4G: 1bd,2bd,3,4,5,6: Graphs of logarithms
4H: 1,3,4-14 even: Solve growth & decay using logs
QB Practice 11,16
Wed 3/7/12: No Class - Dance-a-thon
Review 3C: p. 118
Review 4C: p. 141
Fri 3/9/12: Exp & Log Test
No HW - Spring Break

Items of interest for download:
Overall Algebra/Functions Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Functions Practice Problems
IB Series Practice Problems
IB Exponents & Logarithms Practice Problems
IB Transformation Practice Problems
IB Quadratic Practice Problems
IB Binomial Expansion Practice Problems
Class Notes - Ch 1: Functions
Class Notes - Ch 2: Sequences & Series
Class Notes - Ch 3: Exponentials
Class Notes - Ch 4: Logarithms

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. SL text links below.
Updated 2/26/12 2:53 pm-----------Edline

SL 2 - 2/27/12

We will finish our blitzreview of derivatives on Tuesday and move into integration on Thursday. Remember that the third quarter ends on Friday, so be sure to make up any missing work before then.

Also, don't forget, if you want to do another IA, be sure to see me. It must be completed prior to Spring Break (Mar 9) unless you have made specific arrangements with me. See you in class,
Mr. Alei
Friday's HW has been updated since we will not have class next Tuesday!

SL2: Week of 2/27/12

Tue 2/28/12:
18D-18F: Your choice: Various apps of derivatives
18G: #2-16 even (or more): Optimization problems
Review 19C: #1-7: Derivatives of exp and log
Review 20: #1-9: Derivatives of trig functions
(This review work can be spread over the next few weeks)
Thu 3/1/12:
21A: #1-3: Finding antiderivatives
21B: #1-4: Fundamental theorem
Fri 3/2/12:
21C.1: #2-11: Integration with & without boundary conditions
21C.2: #1-8 last col, 9 & 10 Integration practice

Items of interest for download:(See old posts for earlier items)
Overall Calculus Review Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Calculus Practice Problems
IB Calculus Practice MarkScheme
Calculus class notes

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. SL text links below.
Updated 3/1/12 2:44 pm-----------Edline

HL - 2/27/12

We will discuss the Continuous PDF Tests and the Algebra review problems on Tuesday, then begin work on Complex Numbers. Q3 ends Friday, one more week then Spring Break. Wow, time flies when you're having fun... See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 2/27/12

Tue 2/28/12:
15A.1: #1-4: Complex number diagrams
15A.2: #1-5: Conjugate pairs
15B.1: #1-9 (to mastery): Magnitude of complex numbers
Thu 3/1/12:
15B.2: #1-4: Adding complex numbers as vectors
15B.3: #1-5: Polar form and cis
Fri 3/2/12:
15B.4: #1-6: Working with cis
15B.5: #1-6: Working with arg
15B.6: #1-4: Conversions

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 2
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 3
Probability class notes
Random Variable class notes
Algebra Review Problems-----------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. HL text links below.
Updated 2/27/12 10:20 pm-----------Edline

Monday, February 20, 2012

Algebra 2 - 2/20/12

We'll finish up our work with inverse functions, roots and radicals this week with some graphing and solving equations. The Chapter 6 test will be next week so stay on top of things. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 2/20/12

Mon 2/20: C Block: No School - President's Day
Tue 2/21: I Block: 6.4b p. 443 #31-49 by 3
Wed & Thu 2/22 & 2/23: 6.5 p. 449 #3-33 by 3 and 35-38
Fri 2/24: 6.6 p.456 #3-51 by 3 and 56-60 all

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 2/19/12 12:26 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 2/20/12

Nice job folks, things are picking up well. We'll do a little quiz on Tuesday, then move on to slightly more complexity. One step at a time. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 2/20/12

Due Tue 2/21/12: Ex 1: 70.7-71.6
Also Quiz 2 on Quadratics
Due Thu 2/23/12: Ex 1: 71.7-72.3
Due Fri 2/24/12: Ex 1: 72.4-74.1
Coming up...
Due Tue 2/28/12: Ex 1: 74.2-75.2

SL 1 - 2/20/12

A quick quiz on Exponent ideas on Wednesday, then it's on to logs (no, not sawing logs...) As we work with these more, we'll be tackling the QB problems. Be sure to get really clear on the fundamentals. Notice that I have started a new class notes file on logarithms - available for download below. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 2/20/12

Mon 2/20/12: No class - President's day
Wed 2/22/12: Chapter 3 Exponentials Quiz
4A: 1all,2all,3col4,4all,5all,6efgh: Definition of Logarithms
Fri 2/24/12:
4B: 1dglp,2cdgh,3deij,4,5,6cdgk: Base 10 logs

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. SL text links below.
Updated 2/19/12 5:05 pm-----------Edline

SL 2 - 2/20/12

Welcome back folks. We're entering the home stretch! We'll start with a fast review of limits and derivatives, then slow it down some to cover integration. We should finish that shortly after Spring Break then we'll review other topics and do practice tests as time allows. Note that the HW assignments are flexible - do as many problems as you need to in order to remember the material. This may be more or less than the nominal assignment shown. Please come see me if you need more clarification about HW or about any of the ideas.

Don't forget, if you want to do another IA, be sure to see me. It must be completed prior to Spring Break (Mar 9) unless you have made specific arrangements with me. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 2/20/12

Tue 2/21/12:
16A: #2def,3def: Limits
16B: #1cd: Limits as asymptotes
Review 16C: As needed: Other introductory ideas
17B: #2: Review first principles
17C: #1aeim,2cf,4ace,6dh,7: Differentiating power rule
Thu 2/23/12:
17D.2: #1ad,2adg,3ace,4: Chain Rule
17E: #1ad,2bd,3: Product Rule
17F: #1cf,2bd,3,4: Quotient Rule
Fri 2/24/12:
17G: #5bd,6bd: Tangent and Normal lines
17H: #1bdf,2cf,3,4: Second derivatives
Review 17C: As needed: Other derivative problems
18A: #1-4: Time and motion
18B: #2-6 even or #1-7 odd: Other rates of change
18C.1: #1&3: Motion on a line
18C.2: #4: More motion on a line

Items of interest for download:(See old posts for earlier items)
Overall Calculus Review Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Calculus Practice Problems
Calculus class notes

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. SL text links below.
Updated 2/20/12 3:05 pm-----------Edline

HL - 2/20/12

More work on continuous probability distribution functions. There are not a lot of ideas, but we'll do lots of practice. See you in class,
Mr. Alei
Revised 2/21 after class discussion!

HL: Week of 2/20/12

Tue 2/21/12: Discuss Discrete exams, 29C.1 & C.2
HW: 29C.3: #1-4: Quantiles & k-Values – using inverse tables
HW: 29D: #1-7: Applications of Normal Distributions
Also work on QB Problems: I suggest #1-17 odd
Thu 2/23/12: Discuss 29C.3, 29D and QB problems as needed
HW: QB Problems #2-16 even
Review Set 29C as needed
Fri 2/24/12:
Test on Continuous Probability Distribution Functions

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. HL text links below.
Updated 2/21/12 3:56 pm-----------Edline

Monday, February 13, 2012

Algebra 2 - 2/13/12

Now that we've looked at rational powers, we'll do a little more work with functions in general. Because of the Parent Teacher conferences late this week, and the ski trip last week, C and I block are out of synch. But we'll recover next week. Read the assignments below carefully - really only one topic this week - inverse functions (they work in rhyme...) See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 2/13/12

Mon 2/13: C Block: 6.4a p. 442 #4-19 by 3, 22-27 all
Tue 2/14: I Block: 6.3 p. 432 #3-33 by 3, 43, 45
Wed 2/15: C Block: 6.4b p. 443 #31-49 by 3
Thu 2/16: I Block: 6.4a p. 442 #4-19 by 3, 22-27 all (Short day - PTCs)
Fri 2/17: No Class - Parent Teacher Conferences

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 2/11/12 9:09 am---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 2/13/12

More work on quadratics, parabolas, and simplifying radicals. Quizzes coming up will be in simplifying radicals and graphing parabolas. Keep it up. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 2/13/12

Due Tue 2/14/12: Ex 1: 69.3-70.1
Due Thu 2/16/12: Ex 1: 70.2-71.1
Due Fri 2/17/12: No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
Coming up...
Due Tue 2/21/12: Ex 1: 71.2-71.9

SL 1 - 2/13/12

So we're winding down our work on exponents (should I say it's decaying?) and we'll finish up this week with a couple more ideas. Next week it's on to logs. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 2/13/12

Mon 2/13/12:
3H.1: #1-4 (note change from plan): Exponential growth
3H.2: #1-4 (note change from plan): Exponential decay
Wed 2/15/12:
3I: #1,3,47cd,8cd,9dh,10,12,14: The natural number “e”
Review Set 3C p. 118 (not on plan)
Fri 2/17/11: No Class - Parent Teacher Conferences

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. SL text links below.
Updated 2/11/12 1:22 pm-----------Edline

SL 2 - 2/13/12

We'll finish up with probability distribution functions this week with our test on Thursday. It will cover both discrete and continuous random variables. After that, we'll move on to calculus and then other review topics. Don't forget, if you want to do another IA, be sure to see me. It must be completed prior to Spring Break (Mar 9) unless you have made specific arrangements with me. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 2/13/12

Tue 2/14/12:
QB Problems #2-16 even
Review Set 24C p. 666
Thu 2/16/12: Short day
Discrete & Continuous Probability Distribution Functions Quiz
No HW
Fri 2/17/12: No Class - Parent Teacher Conferences

Coming up...
Tue 2/21/12: Begin calculus with review of limits and derivatives...

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 2
Probability class notes
Random Variable class notes

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. SL text links below.
Updated 2/11/12 3:04 pm-----------Edline

HL - 2/13/12

We'll finish discrete probability distributions this week with our test on Tuesday then move right on into continuous PDFs. I'll be pacing things based on how you're all feeling, so the plan below is definitely subject to change. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 2/13/12

Tue 2/14/12: Chapter Test - Discrete PDFs
We'll also discuss 29A and B in class as time allows. HW target is:
29A: Just read - no problems: Continuous Probability Density Functions
29B.1: #1-5: Normal distribution
29B.2: #1-3: Normal probabilities using calculator
Thu 2/16/12: Short day - we may not finish...
29C.1: #1-7: Standard Normal Distribution (Z) – w/tables & GDC
29C.2: #1-3: Standardizing any normal distribution
29C.3: #1-4: Quantiles & k-Values – using inverse tables
Fri 2/17/12: No Class - Parent Teacher Conferences

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. HL text links below.
Updated 2/11/12 2:01 pm-----------Edline

Monday, February 6, 2012

Algebra 2 - 2/6/12

Good work on polynomials folks. We move on this week with a look at rational exponents as we begin to explore radical functions, inverses, and other important ideas. Be sure to get See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 2/6/12

Mon/Tue 2/6 & 7: 6.1 p. 417 #7-31 odd, 36-57 by 3, 60-62 all
Wed/Thu 2/8 & 9: 6.2 p. 424 #3-81 by 3 (a lot, but quick ones!)
Fri 2/10: 6.3 p. 432 #3-33 by 3, 43, 45

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 2/3/12 10:54 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 2/6/12

More work on quadratics, parabolas, and simplifying radicals. Quizzes coming up will be in simplifying radicals and graphing parabolas. Keep it up. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 2/6/12

Due Tue 2/7/12: Ex 1: 67.5-68.6
Due Thu 2/9/12: Ex 1: 68.7-69.4
Due Fri 2/10/12: Ex 1: 69.5-70.3
Coming up...
Due Tue 2/14/12: Ex 1: 70.4-71.3

SL 1 - 2/6/12

So things with exponents will get a little more complex this week, not so much because of exponents but because we'll be combining them with other ideas - notably factoring. I invite all of you to join the SL Lunch Bunch for some supported study time. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 2/6/12

Mon 2/6/12:
3E.2: 1cf,2cfi,3cef,4cdgh,5cfi,6: Factoring and simplifying
Wed 2/8/12:
3F: 1dhi,2dhlp,3c,4cf,5cf: Solving exponential equations
Fri 2/10/11:
3G: 1bdf,2all,4-6: Graphing exponentials

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. SL text links below.
Updated 1/29/12 11:03 am-----------Edline

SL 2 - 2/6/12

We'll finish up with continuous distributions this week by exploring the normal and standard normal distribution some more. But no calculus (yet) I promise. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 2/6/12

Tue 2/7/12:
24C.1: #1-6: Standard Normal Distribution (Z) – using tables
24C.2: #1-3: Standardizing any normal distribution
Thu 2/9/12:
24D: #1-4: Quantiles & k-Values – using inverse tables
24E: #1-9: Applications of Normal Distribution
Fri 2/10/12: Review in class
QB #1-15 odd, Review Set 23C (p. 644)

Coming up...
Tue 2/14/12: QB #2-16 even, Review Set 24C (p. 666)
Thu 2/16/12: Probability Unit Test

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. SL text links below.
Updated 2/5/12 10:30 am-----------Edline

HL - 2/6/12

We'll finish discrete probability distributions this week with some review and a test on Thursday then move right on into continuous PDFs. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 2/6/12

Tue 2/7/12: IB Practice 2 #1-21 (skip 2&4) (We'll also work on these in class)
Thu 2/9/12: Test on Discrete Probability Distributions
HW:
29A: Just read - no problems: Continuous Probability Density Functions
29B.1: #1-5: Normal distribution
29B.2: #1-3: Normal probabilities using calculator
Fri 2/10/12:
29C.1: #1-7: Standard Normal Distribution (Z) – using tables & calculator
29C.2: #1-3: Standardizing any normal distribution
29C.3: #1-4: Quantiles & k-Values – using inverse tables

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. HL text links below.
Updated 2/5/12 9:26 pm-----------Edline

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