Hon+Adv+Algebra


 * Course Summary: [[file:HAA Syllabus.pdf]]**
 * Student Expectations: [[file:HAA Expectations.pdf]]**

=Unit 1: Mathematical Models= Essential Questions:


 * Tuesday, September 1** : Today we will intro the wikispace we will use all year for communication purposes. We will talk about the class expectations, take a little quiz, and start the first section. No rest for us - get ready to GO! Homework to read and complete notes handed out in class.

Today we confirmed the idea that data can be modeled using tables, graphs and equations. We explored the use of GeoGebra as a graphing tool on your laptops. Your homework for today is to complete page 17, 2-12,15, 17.
 * Thursday September 3**

Thursday September10 Today we went over the homework, took a quiz on 1-1 A and B, and we began the process of identifying 5 different types of functions that you will be accountable for knowing how to find the domain and range. Your homework for tonight is to read 1-2A and complete the Literacy Guide you were given in class (backside of notes!) Have a great weekend!

__**Monday September 14**__ Today we clarified the domain and range of the 5 types of functions you will be responsible for knowing. We discussed the difference between experimental and theoretical probability. You did not have any homework tonight. Next class we will practice identifying the domain and range of functions and begin the topic of simulations - get ready for the latino chicks!

__**Friday September 18**__ Today we took a quiz on functions - domain and range. We reviewed the textbook for wording concerns and talked through a few of the word problems you are asked to do for homework. pg 35 15,16,20,25 and pg43 8,9,10,11,12.20,22 PLease be sure to use the 6 problems per side structure to help me out with organization. Thanx - have a great weekend!

Tuesday Sept 21 Today we finished our applications of simulations in word problems. We continued on in Chapter 1 by exploring Matrices. We finished notes on 1-3A and the homework is pg. 53 1-14 all Test on chapter 1 a week from this Friday.

__**Thursday Sept 24**__ Today we discussed Multiplicative and Additive identies and tied those concepts together with an Inverse Matrix. We covered the process of how to multiply matrices together and how you can find an inverse matrix by creating and solving a system of equations. Period 1 and 4 both have pg 62 4-13,20 to do. Period 1 you must also finish example #2 and find the inverse. Period 4 you must also finish the classwork. Have a great weekend - Test on Chapter 1 next Friday.


 * October 21** - We took NWEAs today in class. Your homework for today is to read 2-3A bring any questions you may have. Read 2-3B and do 25,30,34,36and 37
 * Extra Credit 20 points due October 30 pg 164 # 14,18,19 and pg 166 43,44,45,46. You will need to answer all parts of the question. You will be asked to model the word problem with equations and graph. You may solve using graphing, substitution or elimination. Just please show your work.

November 5th:** Your homework is pg 174 12,16,23 You must also complete 11-15 on the worksheet we had last time for homework.

__**November 18**__ - today we handed in the linear programming questions in partners. Next class we will discuss the idea of an optimal solution and the expression needed to model the maximization or minimization of a scenario. Your chapter test will be take home due on Tuesday of next week. You will have homework over the Thanksgiving break.

__**December 7**__ - today we reviewed arithmetic sequences and prepared for a quiz. We also covered the Explicit and Recursive formulas for Geometric sequences. Your homework is to complete pg 253-54 (3-11, 29-38) and study for your quiz. I have tentatively scheduled the Unit 4 test for December 21st - the monday before vacation. On December 23 we will go over the test and prep for the applications of Geometric sequences that we will do after vacation.

December 15 - Your homework is to finish the lottery question from the handout and to complete pg 267 (25-37) We will be completing section 4-3 in 2 classes so if you want to study ahead that would be great! Test will be Wednesday before vacation.

J__**anuary 5th**__ - Today we started the applications of geometric sequences mini unit. Your assignment was the pink homework sheet. You also received the practice exam for extra credit. Your exam is open notebook but not open book.