We will be using Google Classroom during Distance Learning
Code for Google Classroom: sf7t4mo
Friday 3/13/20
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing ellipses
Completed notes on ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- completing the square investigation (12 min)
- completing the square practice (15 min)
- ellipse notes (8 min)
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do several problems from V.4 as a class (6 min)
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
- pick several to do on graph paper as a class
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Thursday 3/12/20
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Success Criteria
Completed Circles and Parabolas Quiz
Worked on Completing the Square Investigatio
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Quiz (30 min)
- completing the square investigation (12 min)
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Wednesday 3/11/20
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Practice Quiz (20 min)
- completing the square intro (10 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form example on board (3 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form on mini whiteboards ... 2 problems (8 min)
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Tuesday 3/10/20
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on vertex form
Completed sheets on vertex form of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- one vertex form problems on front board(10 min)
- show equation and students fill in points that are on the parabola
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
- graphing equations in vertex form (8 min)
- in groups of 3
- show answers to Mr. Klein when finished
- vertex form of parabola sheet (10 min)
- in groups of 3
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Monday 3/9/20
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Success Criteria
Engage in formative assessment on graphing circles...Circle Challenge Problem
Took accurate notes on Vertex Form of a Parabola
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- finding points of a function in the form x^2 + y^2 = C exploration on board (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Visualization (4 min)
- circle challenge problems (15 min)
- with a partner on vertical whiteboards
- vertex form notes (8 min)
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
- vertex form practice problems (8 min)
- on mini whiteboards
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Tuesday 3/6/20
Learning Targets
- Students will graph and write equations for circles
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
-IXL Algebra 2...ten probs from U.7 (10 min)
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- conic sections interactive (5 min)
- look at on your own
- discuss ... "what is a conic section?" .... "what are the different types of conic sections?"
- on Geogebra find all points that are 5 units from the origin (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Notes (12 min)
- graphing circles mini whiteboard assessment (6 min)
- Circle Equation Practic sheet (10min)
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Thursday 2/5/20
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on conic sections
completed graphing circles sheet
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- conic sections interactive (5 min)
- look at on your own
- discuss ... "what is a conic section?" .... "what are the different types of conic sections?"
- on Geogebra find all points that are 5 units from the origin (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Notes (12 min)
- graphing circles mini whiteboard assessment (6 min)
- Circle Equation Practic sheet (10min)
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2017-18
Wednesday 3/21/18
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- conic sections unit test (45 min)
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Tuesday 3/20/18
Learning Targets
Students will review conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- conic sections unit practice test ... test tomorrow (30 min)
- square it game
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Monday 3/19/18
Learning Targets
Students will find intersection point of conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- projectile problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- given equation for height of ball, find time when ball is at certain height
- h(t) = 40t - 16t^2
- intersection of curves practice problem on mini whiteboard (6 min)
- parabola in vertex form y = 2(x - 3)^2 - 9 intersecting y = -x
- finish...intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (16 min)
- work on in groups of 3
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems (20 min)
- show one problem at a time on the board
- in groups of two...one person use substitution...one person graph on Geogebra
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Wednesday 3/14/18
Learning Targets
Students will find intersection point of conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- height vs. time for ball thrown in air (10 min)
- video of ball thrown
- collect data on height vs. time
- fit a parabola to this data using Geogebra
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (16 min)
- work on in groups of 3
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems (12 min)
- show one problem at a time on the board
- in groups of two...one person use substitution...one person graph on Geogebra (20 min)
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Tuesday 3/13/18
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- ellipses and completing the square quiz (25 min)
- height vs. time for ball thrown in air (15 min)
- video of ball thrown
- collect data on height vs. time
- fit a parabola to this data using Geogebra
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (20 min)
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Monday 3/12/18
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- two points on a parabola problem on Geogebra (4 min)
- give two points and challenge students to come up with equation of parabola to fit
- completing the square practice (10 min)
- vertex form of a parabola...y=x^2-8x+5
- circle equation in standard form...x^2+y^2+2y+6y=9
- graph hyperbola example... (6 min)
- give equation
- students find points on the curve
- student volunteer tries to draw the curve on the screen
- height vs. time for ball thrown in air (15 min)
- video of ball thrown
- collect data on height vs. time
- fit a parabola to this data using Geogebra
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (20 min)
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Friday 3/9/18
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing ellipses and completing the square
Students will explore intersections of conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- finish...practice quiz on ellipses and completing the square (15 min)
- go over answers
- play "21" as a class
- with a partner
- against Mr. Klein
- find equation of a conic section using two points (get two different equations for each)...
- parabola
- parabola from roots
- circle
- ellipse
- graph hyperbola example... (5 min)
- give equation
- students find points on the curve
- student volunteer tries to draw the curve on the screen
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (20 min)
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Wednesday 3/7/18
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing ellipses and completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
relating conic sections to planetary orbits (6 min)
- Gravity and orbits simulation
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- give four points on the ellipse given the equation
- given three points on the ellipse give the equation
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
- pick several to do on graph paper as a class
- do two completing the square problems as a class
- one with a=1 and one with a not equal 1
- practice quiz on ellipses and completing the square (15 min)
answer key to practice quiz
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Tuesday 3/6/18
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- completing the square with circle equations (8 min)
- complete the square with circle equations practice on mini whiteboards (5 min)
- string and 3 pencil investigation (8 min)
- using only a string, 3 pencils and a piece of paper...
- how can you create a perfect circle?
- how can you create a perfect ellipse?
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- give four points on the ellipse given the equation
- given three points on the ellipse give the equation
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
- pick several to do on graph paper as a class
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Monday 3/5/18
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- completing the square practice (15 min)
- string and 3 pencil investigation (8 min)
- using only a string, 3 pencils and a piece of paper...
- how can you create a perfect circle?
- how can you create a perfect ellipse?
- ellipse notes (8 min)
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
- pick several to do on graph paper as a class
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Friday 3/2/18
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Quiz (30 min)
- completing the square investigation (12 min)
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Wednesday 3/1/18
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Practice Quiz (20 min)
- completing the square intro (10 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form example on board (3 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form on mini whiteboards ... 2 problems (8 min)
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Wednesday 2/28/18
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- transforming parabola and vertex form... 3 examples on graph paper (12 min)
- graph the parent function and the function after a translation
-graph the parent function and the function after a stretch
- graph the parent function and the function after a translation and stretch
- IXL Algebra 2 ... J.3 ... do 10 problems (6 min)
- vertex form of parabola sheet (10 min)
- in groups of 3
- go over answers together
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Practice Quiz...quiz Friday (15 min)
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Tuesday 2/27/18
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
-IXL Algebra 2...five probs from U.4....five probs from U.7 (10 min)
- one circle problems on mini whiteboards (10 min)
- vertex form notes (8 min)
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
- graphing equations in vertex form (8 min)
- in groups of 3
- go over answers
- vertex form of parabola sheet (10 min)
- in groups of 3
- go over answers together
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Monday 3/26/18
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- finding points of a function in the form x^2 + y^2 = C exploration on board (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Visualization (4 min)
- circle challenge problems (15 min)
- with a partner on vertical whiteboards
- vertex form notes (8 min)
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
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Thursday 2/23/18
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- conic sections interactive (5 min)
- look at on your own
- discuss ... "what is a conic section?" .... "what are the different types of conic sections?"
- on Geogebra find all points that are 5 units from the origin (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Notes (12 min)
- graphing circles mini whiteboard assessment (6 min)
- Graphing Circles sheet (10min)
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2016-17
Tuesday 3/14/17
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- conic sections unit test
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Tuesday 3/14/17
Learning Targets
Students will review conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- conic sections unit practice test ... test tomorrow (30 min)
- square it game
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Monday 3/13/17
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- projectile problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- given equation for height of ball, find time when ball is at certain height
- intersection of curves practice problem on mini whiteboard (6 min)
- parabola in vertex form intersecting y = -x
- cops and robbers challenge (5 min)
- intersection of curves practice quiz (18 min)
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Friday 3/10/17
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- cops and robbers challenge (5 min)
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems ... at four stations ... 3 minutes per station (15 min)
- - square it game ... play best out of 3 then winner face each other (10 min)
- 2 problem simulated quiz on intersection of conic sections (5 min)
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Thursday 3/9/17
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing ellipses and completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- ellipses and completing the square quiz (30 min)
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (10 min)
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Wednesday 3/8/17
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing ellipses and completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
relating conic sections to planetary orbits (6 min)
- Gravity and orbits simulation
- 5 problems on mini whiteboard ... in pairs (15 min)
- find vertices of ellipse
- complete the square for quadratic
- complete the square for circle
- find point on a circle
- give 2 points on given ellipse
- get up and move activity ... draw ellipse using sidewalk chalk
- given the length of string and distance between foci, find the major and minor axis of ellipse (10 min)
answer key to practice quiz
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Tuesday 3/7/16
Learning Targets
Students will review completing the square
Students will graph and analyze ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- battleship problem ... Google Sheet for data (15 min)
- practice quiz on completing the square (25 min)
- pictionary if time
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Monday 3/6/17
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- completing the square practice (15 min)
- completing the square with circle equations (8 min)
- complete the square with circle equations practice on mini whiteboards (5 min)
- ellipse notes (8 min)
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
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Friday 3/3/17
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Students will understand the process of completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- graphing circle and parabola with certain properties in Geogebra (15 min)
- given a vertex and opening of parabola
- given ends of diameter of a circle
- given two roots on a parabola
- given two roots and a vertex on a parabola
- given area and tangent lines of a circle
- completing the square investigation...give 10 minutes to get as far as you can (15 min)
- completing the square practice (15 min)
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Thursday 3/2/17
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- completing the square intro (10 min)
- ping pong ball into cup challenge (10 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form example on board (3 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form on mini whiteboards ... 2 problems (8 min)
- on IXL...T.7...do 5 problems for assessment (10 min)
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Wednesday 3/1/17
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Quiz (20 min)
- percent covering sheet (10 min)
- completing the square intro (10 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form example on board (3 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form on mini whiteboards ... 2 problems (8 min)
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Tuesday 2/28/17
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- vertex form notes (8 min)
- transforming parabola and vertex form... 3 examples on graph paper (12 min)
- work on IXL Algebra 2 ... J.3 ... do 10 problems (6 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Practice Quiz...quiz tomorrow? (20 min)
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Monday 2/27/17
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
-IXL Algebra 2...five probs from U.4....five probs from U.7 (10 min)
- four circle problems on mini whiteboards (10 min)
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
- graphing equations in vertex form (8 min)
- vertex form of parabola sheet (10 min)
- in groups of 3
- go over answers together
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Friday 3/24/17
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- finding points of a function in the form x^2 + y^2 = C exploration on board (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Visualization (4 min)
- conic sections visual (4 min)
- circle challenge problems (12 min)
- graphing circles review (12 min)
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Thursday 2/23/17
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- finish radicals unit test (15 min)
- make circle with pennies on floor...discuss radius, diameter, circumference and area (10 min)
- Graphing Circles Notes (12 min)
- graphing circles mini whiteboard assessment (6 min)
- Graphing Circles sheet (15 min)
Friday 5/13/16
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem...go to cops and robbers challenge
- Conic Sections Unit Test
- square it game
Learning Targets
Thursday 5/12/16
Students will be assessed on conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem...go to cops and robbers challenge
- Conic Sections Unit Test
- square it game
Learning Targets
Wednesday 5/11/16
Students will review conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem...go to cops and robbers challenge
- conic sections review notes
- conic section review gallery walk
- square it game
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- projectile problem
- finish intersection of curves practice
- intersection of curves practice quiz
Friday 5/5/16
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- projectile problem
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems
- intersection of curves practice
Thursday 5/5/16
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems
Wednesday 5/4/16
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic secitons
Agenda
- opening problem
- intersection of curves by graphing sheet
- intersection of curves using substitution practice problems
Tuesday 5/3/16
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on graphing ellipses and completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem
- quiz on ellipses and completing the square
- critical thinking sheet
Monday 5/2/16
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem
- practice quiz on ellipses and completing the square
- critical thinking sheet
Friday 4/29/16
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem...GridWorks Puzzle
- battleship problem ... Google Sheet for data
- completing the square with circle equations
- Writing Equations of Circles sheet
- critical thinking sheet
Thursday 4/28/16
Learning Targets
Students will understand the process of completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem...SolveMe Puzzle
- graphing conic sections in Geogebra
- IXL Algebra 2...do section T7
- finish completing the square practice
- completing the square with circle equations
- Writing Equations of Circles sheet
Wednesday 4/27/16
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Students will understand the process of completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem
- graphing conic sections in Geogebra
- completing the square investigation
- IXL Algebra 2...do section T7
- completing the square practice
Tuesday 4/26/16
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Students will understand the process of completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra
- finish ellipse sheet
- completing the square investigation
- completing the square practice
Monday 4/25/16
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem
- drawing an ellipse with sidewalk chalk
- ellipse notes
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra
- ellipse sheet
Friday 4/22/16
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on quadratic and circle equations
Agenda
- opening problem
- graphing parabolas and circles quiz
- conic section in Geogebra sheet
Thursday 4/21/16
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
- Students will review graphing circles and parabolas for quiz
Agenda
- opening problem
- vertex form of parabola sheet
- review problems for quiz
- ellipse notes
- geogebra graphing sheet
Wednesday 4/20/16
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
- Students will review graphing circles and parabolas for quiz
Agenda
- opening problem
- vertex form of parabola visualization
- vertex form notes
- vertex form of parabola sheet
- circles and parabolas practice quiz
Tuesday 4/19/16
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem
- circle challenge problems
- vertex form of parabola visualization
- graphing equations in vertex form
- vertex form of parabola sheet
Monday 4/18/16
Learning Targets
- Students will translate functions in the coordinate plane
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
Agenda
- opening problem
- transforming functions
- transforming parabola examples on graph paper
- circle challenge problems
- completing the square intro
Friday 4/15/16
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- transforming functions
- Graphing Circles Visualization
- conic sections visual
- circle challenge problems
- graphing circles review
Thursday 4/14/16
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- finding points of a function in the form x^2 + y^2 = C exploration on board
- Graphing Circles Notes
- Graphing Circles Visualization
- conic sections visual
- Graphing Circles sheet
Wednesday 4/13/16
Learning Targets
- MME testing
- ACCUPLACER sample test
Tuesday 4/12/16
Learning Targets
- SAT testing
Monday 4/11/16
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- finish Unit 8 Test
- circumference and area review sheet
- Graphing Circles Notes
- Graphing Circles sheet
Mon 12/1/14
Graphing Circles Notes
Graphing Circles App
Graphing Circles sheet
Tues 12/2/14
Circles Area and Circumference Review sheet
Wed 12/3/14
Graphing Circles Visualization
Graphing Circles Review
Thurs 12/4/14
Circle and Arcs Practice Quiz
Transforming Functions sheet
Fri 12/5/14
Circles Quiz
Mon 12/8/15
Graphing Ellipse notes
Tues 12/9/15
Conic Sections Review notes
Conic Sections Review sheet
Wed 12/10/14
Conic Sections Applet
Ellipse Visualization
Conic Sections Review
Thurs 12/11/14
Conic Sections Quiz
Hyperbola Exploration
Code for Google Classroom: sf7t4mo
Friday 3/13/20
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing ellipses
Completed notes on ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- completing the square investigation (12 min)
- completing the square practice (15 min)
- ellipse notes (8 min)
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do several problems from V.4 as a class (6 min)
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
- pick several to do on graph paper as a class
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Thursday 3/12/20
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Success Criteria
Completed Circles and Parabolas Quiz
Worked on Completing the Square Investigatio
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Quiz (30 min)
- completing the square investigation (12 min)
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Wednesday 3/11/20
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Practice Quiz (20 min)
- completing the square intro (10 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form example on board (3 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form on mini whiteboards ... 2 problems (8 min)
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Tuesday 3/10/20
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on vertex form
Completed sheets on vertex form of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- one vertex form problems on front board(10 min)
- show equation and students fill in points that are on the parabola
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
- graphing equations in vertex form (8 min)
- in groups of 3
- show answers to Mr. Klein when finished
- vertex form of parabola sheet (10 min)
- in groups of 3
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Monday 3/9/20
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Success Criteria
Engage in formative assessment on graphing circles...Circle Challenge Problem
Took accurate notes on Vertex Form of a Parabola
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- finding points of a function in the form x^2 + y^2 = C exploration on board (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Visualization (4 min)
- circle challenge problems (15 min)
- with a partner on vertical whiteboards
- vertex form notes (8 min)
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
- vertex form practice problems (8 min)
- on mini whiteboards
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Tuesday 3/6/20
Learning Targets
- Students will graph and write equations for circles
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
-IXL Algebra 2...ten probs from U.7 (10 min)
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- conic sections interactive (5 min)
- look at on your own
- discuss ... "what is a conic section?" .... "what are the different types of conic sections?"
- on Geogebra find all points that are 5 units from the origin (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Notes (12 min)
- graphing circles mini whiteboard assessment (6 min)
- Circle Equation Practic sheet (10min)
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Thursday 2/5/20
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on conic sections
completed graphing circles sheet
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- conic sections interactive (5 min)
- look at on your own
- discuss ... "what is a conic section?" .... "what are the different types of conic sections?"
- on Geogebra find all points that are 5 units from the origin (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Notes (12 min)
- graphing circles mini whiteboard assessment (6 min)
- Circle Equation Practic sheet (10min)
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2017-18
Wednesday 3/21/18
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- conic sections unit test (45 min)
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Tuesday 3/20/18
Learning Targets
Students will review conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- conic sections unit practice test ... test tomorrow (30 min)
- square it game
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Monday 3/19/18
Learning Targets
Students will find intersection point of conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- projectile problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- given equation for height of ball, find time when ball is at certain height
- h(t) = 40t - 16t^2
- intersection of curves practice problem on mini whiteboard (6 min)
- parabola in vertex form y = 2(x - 3)^2 - 9 intersecting y = -x
- finish...intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (16 min)
- work on in groups of 3
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems (20 min)
- show one problem at a time on the board
- in groups of two...one person use substitution...one person graph on Geogebra
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Wednesday 3/14/18
Learning Targets
Students will find intersection point of conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- height vs. time for ball thrown in air (10 min)
- video of ball thrown
- collect data on height vs. time
- fit a parabola to this data using Geogebra
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (16 min)
- work on in groups of 3
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems (12 min)
- show one problem at a time on the board
- in groups of two...one person use substitution...one person graph on Geogebra (20 min)
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Tuesday 3/13/18
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- ellipses and completing the square quiz (25 min)
- height vs. time for ball thrown in air (15 min)
- video of ball thrown
- collect data on height vs. time
- fit a parabola to this data using Geogebra
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (20 min)
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Monday 3/12/18
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- two points on a parabola problem on Geogebra (4 min)
- give two points and challenge students to come up with equation of parabola to fit
- completing the square practice (10 min)
- vertex form of a parabola...y=x^2-8x+5
- circle equation in standard form...x^2+y^2+2y+6y=9
- graph hyperbola example... (6 min)
- give equation
- students find points on the curve
- student volunteer tries to draw the curve on the screen
- height vs. time for ball thrown in air (15 min)
- video of ball thrown
- collect data on height vs. time
- fit a parabola to this data using Geogebra
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (20 min)
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Friday 3/9/18
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing ellipses and completing the square
Students will explore intersections of conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- finish...practice quiz on ellipses and completing the square (15 min)
- go over answers
- play "21" as a class
- with a partner
- against Mr. Klein
- find equation of a conic section using two points (get two different equations for each)...
- parabola
- parabola from roots
- circle
- ellipse
- graph hyperbola example... (5 min)
- give equation
- students find points on the curve
- student volunteer tries to draw the curve on the screen
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (20 min)
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Wednesday 3/7/18
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing ellipses and completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
relating conic sections to planetary orbits (6 min)
- Gravity and orbits simulation
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- give four points on the ellipse given the equation
- given three points on the ellipse give the equation
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
- pick several to do on graph paper as a class
- do two completing the square problems as a class
- one with a=1 and one with a not equal 1
- practice quiz on ellipses and completing the square (15 min)
answer key to practice quiz
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Tuesday 3/6/18
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- completing the square with circle equations (8 min)
- complete the square with circle equations practice on mini whiteboards (5 min)
- string and 3 pencil investigation (8 min)
- using only a string, 3 pencils and a piece of paper...
- how can you create a perfect circle?
- how can you create a perfect ellipse?
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- give four points on the ellipse given the equation
- given three points on the ellipse give the equation
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
- pick several to do on graph paper as a class
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Monday 3/5/18
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- completing the square practice (15 min)
- string and 3 pencil investigation (8 min)
- using only a string, 3 pencils and a piece of paper...
- how can you create a perfect circle?
- how can you create a perfect ellipse?
- ellipse notes (8 min)
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
- pick several to do on graph paper as a class
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Friday 3/2/18
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Quiz (30 min)
- completing the square investigation (12 min)
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Wednesday 3/1/18
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Practice Quiz (20 min)
- completing the square intro (10 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form example on board (3 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form on mini whiteboards ... 2 problems (8 min)
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Wednesday 2/28/18
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- transforming parabola and vertex form... 3 examples on graph paper (12 min)
- graph the parent function and the function after a translation
-graph the parent function and the function after a stretch
- graph the parent function and the function after a translation and stretch
- IXL Algebra 2 ... J.3 ... do 10 problems (6 min)
- vertex form of parabola sheet (10 min)
- in groups of 3
- go over answers together
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Practice Quiz...quiz Friday (15 min)
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Tuesday 2/27/18
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
-IXL Algebra 2...five probs from U.4....five probs from U.7 (10 min)
- one circle problems on mini whiteboards (10 min)
- vertex form notes (8 min)
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
- graphing equations in vertex form (8 min)
- in groups of 3
- go over answers
- vertex form of parabola sheet (10 min)
- in groups of 3
- go over answers together
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Monday 3/26/18
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- finding points of a function in the form x^2 + y^2 = C exploration on board (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Visualization (4 min)
- circle challenge problems (15 min)
- with a partner on vertical whiteboards
- vertex form notes (8 min)
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
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Thursday 2/23/18
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- conic sections interactive (5 min)
- look at on your own
- discuss ... "what is a conic section?" .... "what are the different types of conic sections?"
- on Geogebra find all points that are 5 units from the origin (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Notes (12 min)
- graphing circles mini whiteboard assessment (6 min)
- Graphing Circles sheet (10min)
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2016-17
Tuesday 3/14/17
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- conic sections unit test
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Tuesday 3/14/17
Learning Targets
Students will review conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- conic sections unit practice test ... test tomorrow (30 min)
- square it game
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Monday 3/13/17
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- projectile problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- given equation for height of ball, find time when ball is at certain height
- intersection of curves practice problem on mini whiteboard (6 min)
- parabola in vertex form intersecting y = -x
- cops and robbers challenge (5 min)
- intersection of curves practice quiz (18 min)
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Friday 3/10/17
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- cops and robbers challenge (5 min)
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems ... at four stations ... 3 minutes per station (15 min)
- - square it game ... play best out of 3 then winner face each other (10 min)
- 2 problem simulated quiz on intersection of conic sections (5 min)
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Thursday 3/9/17
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing ellipses and completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- ellipses and completing the square quiz (30 min)
- intersection of curves by graphing and substituting sheet (10 min)
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Wednesday 3/8/17
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing ellipses and completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
relating conic sections to planetary orbits (6 min)
- Gravity and orbits simulation
- 5 problems on mini whiteboard ... in pairs (15 min)
- find vertices of ellipse
- complete the square for quadratic
- complete the square for circle
- find point on a circle
- give 2 points on given ellipse
- get up and move activity ... draw ellipse using sidewalk chalk
- given the length of string and distance between foci, find the major and minor axis of ellipse (10 min)
answer key to practice quiz
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Tuesday 3/7/16
Learning Targets
Students will review completing the square
Students will graph and analyze ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- battleship problem ... Google Sheet for data (15 min)
- practice quiz on completing the square (25 min)
- pictionary if time
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Monday 3/6/17
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- completing the square practice (15 min)
- completing the square with circle equations (8 min)
- complete the square with circle equations practice on mini whiteboards (5 min)
- ellipse notes (8 min)
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra (10 min)
- ellipse sheet (10 min)
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Friday 3/3/17
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Students will understand the process of completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- graphing circle and parabola with certain properties in Geogebra (15 min)
- given a vertex and opening of parabola
- given ends of diameter of a circle
- given two roots on a parabola
- given two roots and a vertex on a parabola
- given area and tangent lines of a circle
- completing the square investigation...give 10 minutes to get as far as you can (15 min)
- completing the square practice (15 min)
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Thursday 3/2/17
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- completing the square intro (10 min)
- ping pong ball into cup challenge (10 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form example on board (3 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form on mini whiteboards ... 2 problems (8 min)
- on IXL...T.7...do 5 problems for assessment (10 min)
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Wednesday 3/1/17
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Quiz (20 min)
- percent covering sheet (10 min)
- completing the square intro (10 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form example on board (3 min)
- completing the square to get in vertex form on mini whiteboards ... 2 problems (8 min)
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Tuesday 2/28/17
Learning Targets
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
- Students will complete the square to get quadratics into vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- vertex form notes (8 min)
- transforming parabola and vertex form... 3 examples on graph paper (12 min)
- work on IXL Algebra 2 ... J.3 ... do 10 problems (6 min)
- Circles and Parabola Conic Section Practice Quiz...quiz tomorrow? (20 min)
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Monday 2/27/17
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
-IXL Algebra 2...five probs from U.4....five probs from U.7 (10 min)
- four circle problems on mini whiteboards (10 min)
- vertex form of parabola visualization (4 min)
- graphing equations in vertex form (8 min)
- vertex form of parabola sheet (10 min)
- in groups of 3
- go over answers together
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Friday 3/24/17
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- finding points of a function in the form x^2 + y^2 = C exploration on board (6 min)
- Graphing Circles Visualization (4 min)
- conic sections visual (4 min)
- circle challenge problems (12 min)
- graphing circles review (12 min)
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Thursday 2/23/17
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- finish radicals unit test (15 min)
- make circle with pennies on floor...discuss radius, diameter, circumference and area (10 min)
- Graphing Circles Notes (12 min)
- graphing circles mini whiteboard assessment (6 min)
- Graphing Circles sheet (15 min)
Friday 5/13/16
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem...go to cops and robbers challenge
- Conic Sections Unit Test
- square it game
Learning Targets
Thursday 5/12/16
Students will be assessed on conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem...go to cops and robbers challenge
- Conic Sections Unit Test
- square it game
Learning Targets
Wednesday 5/11/16
Students will review conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem...go to cops and robbers challenge
- conic sections review notes
- conic section review gallery walk
- square it game
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- projectile problem
- finish intersection of curves practice
- intersection of curves practice quiz
Friday 5/5/16
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- projectile problem
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems
- intersection of curves practice
Thursday 5/5/16
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- intersection of curves using graphing and substitution practice problems
Wednesday 5/4/16
Learning Targets
Students will estimate the intersection of lines and conic sections using graphs
Students will find exact points of intersection of lines and conic secitons
Agenda
- opening problem
- intersection of curves by graphing sheet
- intersection of curves using substitution practice problems
Tuesday 5/3/16
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on graphing ellipses and completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem
- quiz on ellipses and completing the square
- critical thinking sheet
Monday 5/2/16
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem
- practice quiz on ellipses and completing the square
- critical thinking sheet
Friday 4/29/16
Learning Targets
Students will review graphing conic sections unit
Agenda
- opening problem...GridWorks Puzzle
- battleship problem ... Google Sheet for data
- completing the square with circle equations
- Writing Equations of Circles sheet
- critical thinking sheet
Thursday 4/28/16
Learning Targets
Students will understand the process of completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem...SolveMe Puzzle
- graphing conic sections in Geogebra
- IXL Algebra 2...do section T7
- finish completing the square practice
- completing the square with circle equations
- Writing Equations of Circles sheet
Wednesday 4/27/16
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Students will understand the process of completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem
- graphing conic sections in Geogebra
- completing the square investigation
- IXL Algebra 2...do section T7
- completing the square practice
Tuesday 4/26/16
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Students will understand the process of completing the square
Agenda
- opening problem
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra
- finish ellipse sheet
- completing the square investigation
- completing the square practice
Monday 4/25/16
Learning Targets
Students will be able to graph and analyze equations of ellipses
Agenda
- opening problem
- drawing an ellipse with sidewalk chalk
- ellipse notes
- graphing ellipses using Geogebra
- ellipse sheet
Friday 4/22/16
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on quadratic and circle equations
Agenda
- opening problem
- graphing parabolas and circles quiz
- conic section in Geogebra sheet
Thursday 4/21/16
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
- Students will review graphing circles and parabolas for quiz
Agenda
- opening problem
- vertex form of parabola sheet
- review problems for quiz
- ellipse notes
- geogebra graphing sheet
Wednesday 4/20/16
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
- Students will review graphing circles and parabolas for quiz
Agenda
- opening problem
- vertex form of parabola visualization
- vertex form notes
- vertex form of parabola sheet
- circles and parabolas practice quiz
Tuesday 4/19/16
Learning Targets
- Students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form
Agenda
- opening problem
- circle challenge problems
- vertex form of parabola visualization
- graphing equations in vertex form
- vertex form of parabola sheet
Monday 4/18/16
Learning Targets
- Students will translate functions in the coordinate plane
- Students will understand what a perfect square polynomial is
Agenda
- opening problem
- transforming functions
- transforming parabola examples on graph paper
- circle challenge problems
- completing the square intro
Friday 4/15/16
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- transforming functions
- Graphing Circles Visualization
- conic sections visual
- circle challenge problems
- graphing circles review
Thursday 4/14/16
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- finding points of a function in the form x^2 + y^2 = C exploration on board
- Graphing Circles Notes
- Graphing Circles Visualization
- conic sections visual
- Graphing Circles sheet
Wednesday 4/13/16
Learning Targets
- MME testing
- ACCUPLACER sample test
Tuesday 4/12/16
Learning Targets
- SAT testing
Monday 4/11/16
Learning Targets
- Students will relate graphs to equations for conic sections
Agenda
- opening problem
- finish Unit 8 Test
- circumference and area review sheet
- Graphing Circles Notes
- Graphing Circles sheet
Mon 12/1/14
Graphing Circles Notes
Graphing Circles App
Graphing Circles sheet
Tues 12/2/14
Circles Area and Circumference Review sheet
Wed 12/3/14
Graphing Circles Visualization
Graphing Circles Review
Thurs 12/4/14
Circle and Arcs Practice Quiz
Transforming Functions sheet
Fri 12/5/14
Circles Quiz
Mon 12/8/15
Graphing Ellipse notes
Tues 12/9/15
Conic Sections Review notes
Conic Sections Review sheet
Wed 12/10/14
Conic Sections Applet
Ellipse Visualization
Conic Sections Review
Thurs 12/11/14
Conic Sections Quiz
Hyperbola Exploration