Monday, December 2, 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

G - Trigonometry Due 10/24

1.  Indirect Measuring Project Due
2.  Trigonometry Assignment #13 is here.
        Solutions are here.

Monday, October 7, 2013

C, D, and F - Honors Precalculus Due 10/7

Problem Set #04 is here.
Study Guide for Problem Set #03 is here.
Online Help for Problem Set #03 is here.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

C, D, and F - Honors Precalculcus

The solutions for the Problem Set #1-3 test review are below:
   a.  Click here for one problem per page (16 total pages)
   b.  Click here for six problems per page (3 total pages - problems are smaller, but readable, and better if you are planning on printing them)

Monday, September 30, 2013

G - Trigonometry Due 10/01

Trigonometry assignment #7 is here.
Solutions are here.

B & H - Honors Calculus

The solutions for the Problem Set #1-3 test review are below:
   a.  Click here for one problem per page (17 total pages)
   b.  Click here for six problems per page (3 total pages - problems are smaller, but readable, and better if you are planning on printing them)

Thursday, September 26, 2013

G - Trigonometry Due 09/27

Trigonometry Lesson 2-2 is here.
Trignometry assignment #6 is here.
Solutions are here.

C, D, and F - Honors Precalculus

Here is the review for the first test on Problem Sets #1-3.
C & D - Your test will be on Friday (as Wednesday is a half day).
F - Your test will be on Thursday.

B & H - Honors Calculus

Here is the review for the first test on Problem Sets #1-3
B block - your test will be on Friday (as Wednesday is a half day)
H block - your test will be on Thursday.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Monday, September 23, 2013

B and H - Honors Calculus Due 09/27

Problem Set #03 is here.
Study Guide for Problem Set #03 is here.
Online Help for Problem Set #03 is here.

C, D, and F - Honors Precalculus Due 09/27

Problem Set #03 is here.
Study Guide for Problem Set #03 is here.
Online Help for Problem Set #03 is here.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Monday, September 16, 2013

B & H - Honors Calculus Due 09/20

Problem Set #02 is here.
Problem Set #02 Study Guide is here.
Problem Set #02 Online Help is here.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Thursday, September 5, 2013

G - Trignometry Due 9/9

2013-2014 Trigonometry students, welcome to my blog!!  On this site, you will find copies of the copies of the homework assignment and *gasp* solutions to many of the problems.  Use them honestly and they will continue throughout the course.  Copy them and pass them in as your original work and they will disappear.  Work hard and we'll have a great semester together and you'll be much more confident in your mathematical ability.

2013-2014 Trigonometry Syllabus is here.
2013-2014 Trigonometry Class Expectations are here.
2013-2014 Trigonometry Opening Day Presentation is here.
2013-2014 Trigonometry Parent Sign-off is here.


A copy of the "text" we will be using in class is here.  It is Lecture Notes - Trigonometry by Andrew Koines.  For the most part, it covers the topics we will be covering in class is the way we will be covering them.  It would be a great reference to have.

Trig Lesson #01 is here.
Trig Assignment #01 is here.

Trig Assignment #01 solutions are here.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

C, D, and F Honors Precalculus Due 9/13

2013-2014 Honors Precalculus students, welcome to my blog!!  On this site, you will find copies of the problem sets, study guides to help with the problems, and an online help page with links to helpful places online.

2013-2014 Honors Precalculus Syllabus is here.
2013-2014 Honors Precalculus Class Expectations are here.
2013-2014 Honors Precalculus Opening Day Presentation is here.
2013-2014 Honors Precalculus Parent Sign-off is here.


Problem Set #01 is here.
Problem Set #01 Study Guide is here.
Problem Set #01 Online Help is here.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

B & H - Honors Calculus Due 9/13

2013-2014 Honors Calculus students, welcome to my blog!!  On this site, you will find copies of the problem sets, study guides to help with the problems, and an online help page with links to helpful places online.

2013-2014 Honors Calculus syllabus is here.
2013-2014 Honors Calculus classroom expectations are here.  Sign-off page is here.
2013-2014 Honors Calculus opening presentation is here.  Depending on your font set, some of the slides may show incorrectly.  Future slideshows will be presented in pdf format, making them easier to read.

Problem Set #1 is here.
Problem Set #1 study guide is here.
Problem Set #1 online help is here.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

F - Honors Precalculus Due 6/17

1.  Weather project is due (here is the writeup).  Remember, a report is due, but you may also turn in a poster as well.

2.  Here is the final exam review.  You will be working on the review during class on Friday.

E - Geometry Due 6/17

1.  Packet on lateral area, surface area, and volume should be completed and handed in.

2.  Here is the review for the final exam.  The answers are here.

3.  On the final exam, you are allowed the following:

C - Geometry Due 6/14

1.  Packet on lateral area, surface area, and volume should be completed and handed in.

2.  Here is the review for the final exam.  The answers are here.

3.  On the final exam, you are allowed the following:

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 6/14

1.  Weather project is due (here is the writeup).  Remember, a report is due, but you may also turn in a poster as well.

2.  Here is the final exam review.  You will be working on the review during class on Friday.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Soccer Shirt and Jacket

Here is a picture of the shirt the team is ordering.  Be sure the 'Product Color' #2 is set to white (the design may differ slightly).  We are not using this company to order the shirts, but just to get an idea of the product we wanted. The cost for the shirt will be $20.00 and will include a name on the back.

Here is a picture of the jacket.  The jacket will cost $45 and will include the players name on it.

Thanks to Justin Berglund who put all of this together.

An extra order is here is you need it.  All orders must be received by July 1.

Friday, June 7, 2013

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 06/10

1.  Graphs of the data for the weather project
2.  Pg 414 #4, 9, 14, 17, 28; Page 421 #2, 6, 38

Monday, June 3, 2013

F - Honors Precalculus Due 06/07

Page 337-341 #2, 6, 18-42 even, 60

Solutions are here.  The first page is just the answers; the second page is solutions.

E - Geometry Due 06/05

Pages 632 - 633 #10-24 even

C - Geometry Due 06/04

Pages 632 - 633 #10-24 even

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 06/04

Page 337-341 #2, 6, 18-42 even, 60

Solutions are here.  The first page is just the answers; the second page is solutions.

FYI - For those who read this, due to MCAS Biology, B-block will be meeting in Room 112 (Pike's Room).

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

C - Geometry Due 5/29

1.  Test on 10.1 - 10.3
     10.1 Practice is here and answers are here
     10.2 Practice is here and answers are here
     10.3 Practice is here and answers are here

B & D Honors Precalculus Due 5/29

1.  Quiz on Graphing Trig Functions
       a.  There is a website here with a few good examples (only do the sine & cosine examples).
       b.  Here is another worksheet with some functions to graph.

2.  Here is the writeup for the Average Monthly Temperature Project.  For Wednesday, only do part a, which has you choosing a city and finding the data for the average monthly high and low temperatures for one year.

Friday, May 17, 2013

F - Honors Precalculus Due 05/21

Tuesday's class will focus on transformations of trig functions, culminating in a small project involving average monthly temperature.  To prepare for class, I want you to watch the following videos from Khan Academy and try the eight examples.  To demonstrate to me that you've done this, I want to you submit to me the "Stack Progress" page that will be displayed when you finish the eight examples.  You may submit it via email or print a copy and hand it in on Monday.

Videos:
1.  Amplitude and period (8:21) - here
2.  Amplitude and period transformations (12:52) - here
3.  Amplitude and period cosine transformations (10:43) - here
4.  Figure out the trig function (6:34) - here
Total video length:  38:30

Examples:  
1.  Graphs of sine and cosine - here

Thursday, May 16, 2013

B & D Honors Precalculus Due 05/20

Monday's class will focus on transformations of trig functions, culminating in a small project involving average monthly temperature.  To prepare for class, I want you to watch the following videos from Khan Academy and try the eight examples.  To demonstrate to me that you've done this, I want to you submit to me the "Stack Progress" page that will be displayed when you finish the eight examples.  You may submit it via email or print a copy and hand it in on Monday.

Videos:
1.  Amplitude and period (8:21) - here
2.  Amplitude and period transformations (12:52) - here
3.  Amplitude and period cosine transformations (10:43) - here
4.  Figure out the trig function (6:34) - here
Total video length:  38:30

Examples:  
1.  Graphs of sine and cosine - here

Monday, May 6, 2013

B, D, & F Honors Precalculus Due 05/08 and 05/09

Here are the Trigonometry Review Sheets with answers
Sheet #1 is here (answers)
Sheet #2 is here (answers)
Sheet #3 is here (answers)
Sheet #4 is here (answers)

For some great examples and helpful videos, click here to be taken to the Khan Academy website.  You can start by clicking the 'Practice this Topic' at the top of the page or scroll through the videos.  Enjoy!!

Friday, May 3, 2013

G - Honors Calculus Due 05/07

Quiz on Curve Sketch - review is here.
In addition to the review, here are a few videos that may be worth watching:

The problem with these videos is that the technique varies depending on who's teaching.  You may find another technique you prefer over the method I demonstrated.  That's fine.  Use it.  Also, don't be afraid to check out other videos dealing with any topics we've discussed.

Monday, April 29, 2013

B & D Honors Precalculus Due 04/30 Before Going on the College Fair Field Trip

Pages 294-296 
#2-10 eoe,
13-16 all, 
18-26 eoe,
29-36,
38-50 eoe,
54-64 even,
66-106 eoe,
110

Solutions are here.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Friday, April 5, 2013

B, D, and F Honors Precalculus Due 04/05

Enjoy the prom!!!  Sorry I can't make it.  I expect to see a lot of pictures.  Be safe

Thursday, April 4, 2013

G - Honors Calculus Due 04/08

Page 195-196 #11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 54, 56

F - Honors Precalculus Due 04/08

Pages 265-267 #3, 5, 11, 14, 23, 26, 31, 34, 38, 39, 42, 43, 46, 47, 52, 53, 58, 71, 74, 81
There is a very good chance solutions will NOT be available for this.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

B & D Honors Precalculus Due 04/05

Pages 265-267 #3, 5, 11, 14, 23, 26, 31, 34, 38, 39, 42, 43, 46, 47, 52, 53, 58, 71, 74, 81
There is a very good chance solutions will NOT be available for this.

F - Honors Precalculus Due 04/04

Page 265 #4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 82
Solutions are here.

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 04/03

Page 265 #4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 82
Solutions are here.

Monday, April 1, 2013

G - Honors Calculus Due 04/02

Quiz on Extrema and Increasing, Decreasing, and First Derivative Test
Here are two sections of notes with examples:
     1.  Extrema notes are here.
     2.  Increasing, Decreasing, and First Derivative Test notes are here.

Here are two packets with extra questions.  Ignore any problems with trig, e, or ln.
     3.  Extrema problems are here.
     4.  Increasing, Decreasing, and First Derivative Test problems are here.

I will try to post some solutions later on.  Stayed tuned.

F - Honors Precalculus Due 04/02

Page 265 #4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 82

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

F - Honors Precalculus Due 03/22


Test on Exponential/Logarithmic Functions
Review:  Pages 247-250 #1-8, 25-46, 51-58, 65-68, 73-92, 95-128, 145-147
   Solutions to #73-76 are here.

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 3/21

Test on Exponential/Logarithmic Functions
Review:  Pages 247-250 #1-8, 25-46, 51-58, 65-68, 73-92, 95-128, 145-147
   Solutions to #73-76 are here.

Monday, March 18, 2013

G - Honors Calculus Due 03/20

Pages 169-171 #9-12, 20-30 even, 53-58, 62
Solutions are here.

F - Honors Precalculus Due 03/20

Pg 232 #8, 10, 12, 14, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 33
Solutions are here

E - Geometry Due 3/20

All algebra review pages should be completed by the end of class on Wednesday as we will be reviewing for the the Algebra Review test.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

F - Honors Precalculus Due 03/14

Page 222-223 #46-70 every other even, 88-104 every other even, 136, 138
   Solutions are here.

D - Honors Precalculus Due 03/13

Page 222-223 #46-70 every other even, 88-104 every other even, 136, 138
   Solutions are here. (Sorry about the delay).
   Solutions to previous homework are here.

B - Honors Precalculus Due 03/13

Page 222-223 #46-70 every other even, 86-106 every other even, 136, 138
   Solutions are here.
   Solutions to previous homework are here.

Friday, March 8, 2013

B, D, and F - Honors Precalculus

Due to the snow day today (3/8), all Moody's research papers will be due to me Monday morning.  No exceptions!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 03/11

Page 222-223 #56-72 every other even, 86-106 every other even, 136, 138

Reminder:  Moody's Challenge Research Paper is due by 2:05 on Friday, March 8

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

G - Honors Calculus Due 3/6

Finish Packet on Related Rates #4 - #10, doing the following:
     1.  Write each of the given quantities mathematically (e.g., "radius increases at a rate of 50ft/min:  dr/dt = 50ft/min)
     2.  Draw a diagram illustrating each of the quantities in the problem
     3.  Find an equation relating each of the quantities in the problem.
     4.  Derive the equation with respect to t.
     5.  Substitute values and solve.

F - Honors Precalculus due 3/6

1.  Quiz on Properties of Logarithms
2.  Page 221 #4, 16, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 40-44 even, 46, 50, 52
          Solutions are here.

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 3/5

1.  Quiz on Properties of Logarithms
2.  Page 221 #4, 16, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 40-44 even, 46, 50, 52
          Solutions are here.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

G - Honors Calculus Due 03/04

1.  Right column on "Derivatives of Implicit Functions" Worksheet
         Solutions are here.
2.  Quiz on Implicit Differentiation

F - Honors Precalculus Due 03/02

1.  Page 211 #4, 12, 17-20, 31-34, 38-56 even solutions are here.
2.  Page 211 #60-76 even, 82-94 even solutions are here.

C - Geometry Due 03/01

1.  Complete Chapter 6 Test B - Answers are here.
2.  Study for Test on Quadrilaterals (Chapter 6)
3.  Additional Study helps:
     a.  Another Sample Test is here (answers)
     b.  Still another Sample Test is here (answers)

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 03/01

1.  Page 211 #4, 12, 17-20, 31-34, 38-56 even solutions are here.
2.  Page 211 #60-76 even, 82-94 even solutions are here.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

F - Honors Precalculus Due 02/28

1.  Compare your solutions to Page 211 #4, 12, 17-20, 31-34, 38-56 even to the solutions here.
2.  Exponential/Logarithm Packet page 7 - packet is here.

E - Geometry Due 02/28

1.  Complete Chapter 6 Test B - Answers are here.
2.  Study for Test on Quadrilaterals (Chapter 6)
3.  Additional Study helps:
     a.  Another Sample Test is here (answers)
     b.  Still another Sample Test is here (answers)

Monday, February 25, 2013

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 2/27

1.  Compare your solutions to Page 211 #4, 12, 17-20, 31-34, 38-56 even to the solutions here.
2.  Exponential/Logarithm Packet page 7 - packet is here.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

B, D, & F - Honors Precalculus

Here are the solutions to the assignment:
Page 211 #4, 12, 17-20, 31-34, 38-56 even

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 2/14

Study for quiz on exponential and logarithmic functions.

Topics include:

  • evaluating exponential functions
  • graphing exponential functions and transformation of exponential functions
  • compound interest
  • converting logarithmic equations to exponential equations
  • converting exponential equations to logarithmic equations
  • evaluating logarithms
A review sheet outlining these topics is here.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

G - Honors Calculus Due 02/07

1. Page 146 #1-15 odd or #2-16 even (whichever assignment you didn't do previously)
2.  Page 146 #23, 29, 33, 45

F - Honors Precalculus

Quiz on Exponential and Log functions
Presentation is here

E - Geometry Due 02/07

1.  Quiz 6.1 (Polygons) and the five properties of parallelograms
2.  Page 334 #20-37 all

C - Geometry

1.  Quiz 6.1 (Polygons) and the five properties of parallelograms
2.  Page 334 #20-37 all

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 02/06

Page 203 #2-42 even
Solutions are here

Presentation is here

Thursday, January 31, 2013

C - Geometry Due 02/04

Worksheet 6.2 Practice B - Properties of Parallelograms.
If needed, the worksheet is here.

B & D - Honors Precalculus Due 02/04

Page 193 #2, 13-16, 26, 50, 54, 66, 68, 72

Solutions are here.
Presentation is here.

G - Honors Calculus Due 02/01

Page 146 #2-16 even or #1-15 odd
Solutions to #2-16 are here.
Note:  In the solutions, I used y' instead of dy/dx.  The solutions are older and since they were made I have changed to using dy/dx.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Calculus Midterm Review

G Block Exam:  Friday, January 25, 7:30 - 9:15

The midterm will cover Limits and Derivatives and will contain 15 multiple choice, 18 short answer, and 2 open response questions.

1.  A great summary page of many calculus rules (with a few examples too) is here.
2.  Limits
     a.  This worksheet has a good reminder of the various types of limits.  Don't worry about sections #7 and
               #9.
     b.  Definitely look at this worksheet.  There are some great questions finding limits from a graph and limits
               from a table
     c.  #1 and #2 on this worksheet are also a good source of limit questions.
     d.  A great worksheet on one-sided limits and infinite limits.  Be sure to review this.
     e.  A nice comprehensive review worksheet covering the various types.
     f.   A worksheet on continuity.
3.  Derivatives
     a.  Two worksheets (here and here) on the power rule.
     b.  Five worksheets on product and quotient rules (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)

**UPDATE on 1/22 - some questions answered are here.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Honors Precalculus Midterm Review

B Block Exam:  Tuesday, January 22, 9:30 - 11:15
D Block Exam:  Wednesday, January 23, 9:30 - 11:15
F Block Exam:  Thursday, January 24, 9:30 - 11:15

Pg. 11-15 #16, 42, 73
Pg. 24-29 #32, 38, 56, 78
Pg. 38-41 #91
Pg. 48-50 #24, 36, 58
Pg. 58-60 #8, 20, 24, 38, 80 (use the Pythagorean Theorem)
Pg. 69-72 #14, 40, 80, 106
Pg. 99-102 #28, 60
Pg. 112-115 #20, 26, 36, 45, 54, 60, 66, 94, 106
Pg. 129-130 #3, 12, 17, 22, 36, 40, 47, 50, 57
A61 (Factoring) #99, 102, 104, 105
A61 (Completing the Square) #119, 122, 124, 125

Solutions are here (updated at 9:43am on 1/22 - solutions are complete)

Enjoy and study hard!!!

College Geometry Midterm Review


1. C Block Exam:  Wednesday, January 23 - 7:30 - 9:15
    E Block Exam:  Thursday, January 24 - 7:30 - 9:15
2.  You are allowed one side of a 3" x 5" notecard for the midterm exam.  
3.  You were given the midterm review in class (it is here).  Stay tuned for the solutions.
4.  Use the following as further examples of questions you may see on the exam.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

G - Honors Calculus Due 01/09

Study for test on Product/Quotient Rule and Chain Rule.  A review packet is here. (Sorry, no solutions)

F - Geometry Due 01/09

1.  Study for test on congruent triangles
2.  Worksheet 7.1 Practice B - worksheet is here.

F - Honors Precalculus Due 01/09

Finish Polynomial Functions review packet.