One more semester to go!

Welcome to 2nd semester! You'll have another opportunity this semster to earn college credit - this time for Trig!

Senioritis becomes more real this semester (be careful Juniors, it can be contagious!). We need to stay focused on our goal of giving our best effort, even when that's difficult and our effort doesn't look that great. It's the getting up and trying again even when we don't feel like it that strengthens our ability to become the kind of person we want to be.

Here we go! 

Welcome Pre-Calc students!

Hi! We'll use this blog during our entire course as it includes important resources - the pacing guide, video tutorials, keys to assignments, and info about earning college credit.

I look forward to having a wonderful year together!

Unit #3: Polynomials (1st Semester)

Lesson #12: Intro to Polynomial Graphs + First WebAssign 

Lesson #13: Poly Long Division +  Synthetic Division + DM 

Lesson #14: Important Poly Theorems + DM and WA 

Lesson #15: Intro to Imaginary #s  +  Part 2  +  Part 3  + WA 

Lesson #16: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra + WA 

Partner Test (covering the 5 lessons above)

Lesson #17: Rational Graphs + Practice + KEY 

Lesson #18: Rational Graphs Day 2 (Slant Asymptotes) + WA 

Lesson #19: Polynomial and Rational Inequalities + Practice + KEY

Lesson #20: Review for Test  +  KEY to Review + Vocab

Partner Review Quiz

Paper Test 

Unit #4 Logs and Exponentials (1st Sem)

Lesson #21: Laws of Exponents +  Radical Rev  +  DM

Lesson #22: Exponential Graphs Part 1 + Part 2 + WA 

Lesson #23: Logs and Their Graphs + WA  

Lesson #24: Properties of Logs +  DM  

Lesson #25: Solving Log and Expo Equations  +  DM  

Lesson #26: Review Day 1 

Lesson #27: Review Day 2

Partner Review Quiz

Paper Test

REVIEW FOR FINAL

REVIEW FOR FINAL

FINAL

Unit #4 Q2

Lesson #25: Laws of Exponents +  DM  ✅

Lesson #26: Radical Rev  +  DM ✅

Lesson #27: Exponential Graphs Part 1 + Part 2 + WA ✅

Lesson #28: Logs and Their Graphs + WA  ✅

Lesson #29: Properties of Logs +  DM  ✅

Lesson #30: Solving Log and Expo Equations  +  DM  ✅

Lesson #31:  UNIT 4 DELTA MATH REVIEW 

Lesson #32: Review for FINAL on Delta Math (Do 2 DM Reviews)

Lesson #33: Review for FINAL on Delta Math (Do 2 DM Reviews)

Lesson #34: Review for FINAL on Delta Math (Do 2 DM Reviews)

FINAL

Unit #3 Q2

Lesson #17: Intro to Polynomial Graphs + First WebAssign ✅

Lesson #18: Poly Long Division +  Synthetic Division + DM ✅

Lesson #19: Important Poly Theorems + DM and WA ✅

Lesson #20: Intro to Imaginary #s  +  Part 2  +  Part 3  + WA ✅

Lesson #21: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra + WA ✅

Lesson #22: Rational Graphs + Practice + KEY  ✅

Lesson #23: Rational Graphs Day 2 (Slant Asymptotes) + WA ✅

Lesson (none): Review for Test  +  KEY to Review ✅

Lesson (none): Paper Test ✅

Unit #2 Q2

 Lesson #8:    Ch 1 #1 (Intro to Functions)  plus PART 2!  ✅

Lesson #9:    Ch 1 #2 (Domain of Equations) ✅

Lesson #10:  Ch 1 #4 (Transformations) ✅

Lesson #11:  Ch 1 #3 (F(x) and Piecewise) + Part 2! ✅

Lesson #12:  Delta Math practice over the first four Ch 1 Lessons  ✅

Lesson #13:  Ch 1 #5 (Inc/Dec/Max/Min/Odd/Even) ✅

Lesson #14:  Ch 1 #6 (Combination of Functions)  ✅

Lesson #15:  Ch 1 #7 (Inverses) ✅

Lesson (None):  Test #2 (Ch 1) ✅ 

UNIT #1 Q2

 Lesson #1: (Rev #1) INTRO TO PRE-CALC  +  Linear Functions  

Lesson #2: (Rev #2) Systems Using Substitution and Elimination  

Lesson #3: (Rev #3) MATRICES  +  ADD and SUBT  +  Multiplying   

Lesson #4: (Rev #4) Matrix Inverse + Solv Sys w/ Matrices + Practice

Lesson #5: (Rev #5) Graph Systems of Inequals + Delta Math Ex  

Lesson #6: (Rev #6) Solving Quad Eqs  + Assignment  + KEY  

Lesson #7: Practice Test: Paper Part  + Delta Math + KEY

Lesson (None):  Test + Paper Part of Test

First Quarter Lessons: Unit 4

 Lesson #25: Laws of Exponents  AND  Lesson #26: Radical Rev  +  DM 

 Lesson #27: Exponential Graphs Part 1 + Part 2 + WA  ✅

 Lesson #28: Logs and Their Graphs + WA  ✅

 Lesson #29: Properties of Logs +  DM  ✅

 Lesson #30: Solving Log and Expo Equations  +  DM  ✅

 Lesson #31- #32: DELTA MATH REVIEW +  Exp Rev / KEY  +   Graphing Expo and Log Rev VIDEO / Graphing Rev / KEY + Rational Exp and Logs / KEY  + Expo/Log Rev / KEY + Quick Rev / KEY + Tiny (But Important) Review Video

 Lesson (none): Unit 4 Test

First Quarter Lessons: Unit 3

Lesson #17: Intro to Polynomial Graphs + First WebAssign ✅

Lesson #18: Poly Long Division +  Synthetic Division + DM ✅

Lesson #19: Important Poly Theorems + DM and WA ✅

Lesson #20: Intro to Imaginary #s  +  Part 2  +  Part 3  + WA  ✅

Lesson #21: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra + WA ✅

Lesson #22: Rational Graphs + Practice + KEY  ✅

Lesson #23: Rational Graphs Day 2 (Slant Asymptotes) + WA  ✅

Lesson (none): Review for Test  +  KEY to Review

Lesson (none): Paper Test

First Quarter Lessons: Unit 2

Lesson #8:    Ch 1 #1 (Intro to Functions)  plus PART 2!  ✅

Lesson #9:    Ch 1 #2 (Domain of Equations) ✅

Lesson #10:  Ch 1 #4 (Transformations) ✅

Lesson #11:  Ch 1 #3 (F(x) and Piecewise) + Part 2! ✅

Lesson #12:  Delta Math practice over the first four Ch 1 Lessons  ✅

Lesson #13:  Ch 1 #5 (Inc/Dec/Max/Min/Odd/Even) ✅

Lesson #14:  Ch 1 #6 (Combination of Functions) ✅

Lesson #15:  Ch 1 #7 (Inverses) ✅

Lesson (None):  Test #2 (Ch 1)  ✅

First Quarter Lessons: Unit 1

Lesson #0: INTRO TO PRE-CALC  ✅

Lesson #1: (Rev #1) Linear Functions  ✅

Lesson #2: (Rev #2) Systems Using Substitution and Elimination  ✅

Lesson #3: (Rev #3) MATRICES  +  ADD and SUBT  +  Multiplying   ✅

Lesson #4: (Rev #4) Matrix Inverse   +  Solving Sys w/ Matrices   ✅

Lesson #5: (Rev #5) Graph Systems of Inequals + Delta Math Ex  ✅

Lesson #6: (Rev #6) Solving Quad Eqs  + Assignment  + KEY  ✅

Lesson (None); Q and A with Ms O ✅

Lesson #7: Practice Test: Paper Part ✅

Lesson (None):  Test Paper Part ✅

Summer Packet 2020

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Previously, in non-pandemic times, the second day of class in Pre-Calculus was spent taking the Pre-Req test. This test assessed your Algebra skill level and would count for 50 points. In the past, students were assigned Summer work that would help them to prepare.

This Summer is different. This work is optional, and the Pre-Req test will not be given once the school year starts.

However, math is a language, and it's best if it can be used regularly. For that reason alone, spending time with the Pre-Req material posted to the left will be a beneficial thing to do if you are able to.

Please email me if you have any questions.
Stay safe and healthy, and see you in the Fall!

Online Learning

Please make sure to read the email I sent on Monday outlining how we will move forward as we learn our next unit - Conic Sections. Although this blog has video tutorials, power points, and keys that focus on Conic Sections, I believe that trying to learn in this way without any in-class time would be too difficult and frustrating. I spent a lot of time looking at different options, and chose to set up a classroom within Khan Academy. Many of you have already started! Please pace yourselves. I will upload the assignment for next week at the end of this week. Each week's assignments will be due on Sunday. I have updated our pacing guide to reflect our current reality. Please email me with any initial questions or concerns. I'll get back with you quickly. I will also be setting up regular times when my different classes may contact me virtually (probably through Google Meet). I'll communicate that schedule soon through this blog and school email.

Stay safe and well. 

College Credit!

Registration for College Algebra credit through UMSL will occur between Jan 3rd - Feb 2nd. Before paying for your college credit, please check (either online or on-phone) that it will transfer to the college of your choice. The cost of this three credit course is $204 (compared to $1080 if taken at UMSL). This course will transfer to the college of your choice as if you had taken it on UMSL's campus.
We will register as a class during class time at the beginning of several classes in January. Students will  need a parent email, and have their social security # memorized.  Students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA to be eligible to earn these college credits.

Please spend time this month starting to think about possible college majors. At Mizzou, as well as at most traditional universities, College Algebra is a required math course for graduation. Looking into the requirements of possible majors would be worthy of your time.

Please also spend time this month considering all options for college. St Louis Community College is a wonderful way to earn your general credits for the first two years, then transfer to the college of your choice (and earn great transfer scholarships!). Students in the A+ program can receive half of their college credits for free, while other students may qualify for a Federal Grant that does not need to be paid back. Please make sure to fill out a FAFSA form to see if you qualify for free Grants (or Federal Loans). 

Last Days of 1st Semester!

Please look below to view the rest of our 1st semester pacing.
December 11th is the last day to take or re-take a 1st semester test. 

Computer Science Mini Conference

Please click HERE to discover the different sessions that will be offered during our 1st Computer Science Mini Conference here at North. You will be attending this conference during our math class on the Monday or Tuesday before Thanksgiving break. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about something that could become an exciting career path for you! When you have chosen your two sessions, sign up for them at the end of the linked presentation above, or HERE.

Ch 4 Practice Opportunity!

Several students found that using the Pre-Calc DELTA MATH to practice their skills in Ch 3 was very helpful to their understanding and retention.

Why not give it a try for  all of the Trig in Ch 4?

Click HERE for the delta math link. Our class code is: 259855.