Monday, September 1, 2014

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MATH ANALYSIS HONORS CONCEPTS
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A Introduction to Functions  1.1-1.2
1.Finding the slope of a line given two points
2.Writing the equation of a line given slope and a point or two points
3.Writing the equations of parallel and perpendicular lines given a line and a point
4.Identifying functions while looking at ordered pairs or a graph (vertical line test)
5.Evaluating functions with numbers or variable expressions
6.Writing linear models and evaluating for word problems
7.Writing and solving Cost, Profit, and Revenue word problems
8.Evaluating piecewise functions (2,3,4 pieces)
9.Finding the domain and range of a function (rational, even/odd radical, polynomials) in interval notation
10.Evaluating the difference quotient (linear and quadratic)

B  Characteristics of Functions 1.3-1.4
1. Finding relative minimum and relative maximum values of a polynomial with a graphing calculator
2.Identifying intervals of increase and decrease of a polynomial; identifying concavity
3.Graphing piecewise (2 and 3 pieces) functions
4.Understanding and applying vertical and horizontal shifts, vertical stretches and shrinks, and reflections within function notation
5.Sketching parabolas, absolute value, & cubic graphs with shifts

C Operations with Functions 1.5-1.6
1.Adding and subtracting functions
2.Multiplying functions
3.Dividing functions
4.Composing functions (including variables and values)
5.Finding inverse functions algebraically
6.Verifying inverse functions using composition
7.Restricting the domain of functions to make it one-to-one

D Factoring 2.1
1.Completing the square (a=1, a=not 1, fractions NOT included)
2.Completing the square(a=1, a=not 1, fractions required)
3.Factoring quadratics
4.Factoring sum and difference of cubes
5.Factoring difference of squares
6.Factoring quadratic form
7.Factoring by grouping

E Basics of Polynomials2.1-2.2
1.Identifying x-intercepts, y-intercepts, vertex (max/min), axis of quadratics and graphing them. Quadratics in standard form.
2.Finding maximum and minimum values of quadratic applications using calculator, interpretation of solutions. [path of football]
3.Finding maximum and minimum values of quadratic applications using calculator, interpretation of solutions. [maximizing area]
4.Using the leading coefficient test for polynomials to write end behavior (limit notation)
5.Finding zeroes and multiplicities of polynomials using factoring
6.Writing equations of polynomials given zeroes and multiplicities
7.Graphing polynomials, including: x-int, y-int, zeroes (with multiplicities), end behavior. All polynomials will be factorable.

F Finding zeroes of polynomials2.3-2.5
1.Polynomial long division
2.Polynomial synthetic division
3.Using remainder theorem- take one known zero of cubic polynomial to find remaining zeroes
4.Finding all possible real zeroes (p's and q's)
5.Finding possible + and – real zeroes (Descartes)
6.Given polynomial of 4th or 5th degree, find all zeroes (all real) [utilize Rational Roots Thm, Descartes Rule of Signs]
7.Adding and subtracting complex numbers
8.Multiplying and dividing complex numbers
9.Plotting complex numbers
10.Given polynomial of 4th or 5th degree, find all zeroes (real and complex zeroes)

G Rational Functions2.6-2.7
1.Find vertical asymptotes (equation and limit notation) of rational functions
2.Find horizontal asymptotes (equation and limit notation) of rational functions
3.Find slant asymptotes (equation) of rational functions
4.Find holes (ordered pairs) of rational functions
5.Find domain (interval notation) of rational functions
6.Find x-intercepts and y-intercepts (ordered pair) of rational functions
7.Graph rational functions (1V1H, 2V1H, 1V1S, 2V1S, OV1H) with all parts
8.Minimizing area problem

H Introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions3.1-3.2
1.Converting from logarithmic to exponential form and vice versa
2.Evaluating logs on a calculator (base 10 and e)
3.Using inverse properties of logs
4.Change of base formula
5.Expanding logs
6.Condensing logs
7.Finding logs given approximations
8.Solving exponential equations
9.Solving logarithmic equations

I Graphs & apps of exp. & log functions3.3-3.4
1.Graphing exponential functions and identifying x-intercept, y-intercept, asymptote, domain, range (3 points on graph minimum)
2.Graphing logarithmic functions and identifying x-intercepts, y-intercepts, asymptote, domain, range (3 points on graph minimum)
3.Compound interest
4.Continuously compounding interest
5.Investment application problem (Pert)

J Systems of Equations7.1-7.4
1.Solving systems of 2-variable linear equation; understanding solutions
2.Solving systems of 2-variable nonlinear equations; understanding solutions
3.Solving three-variable systems with Gauss-Jordan elimination/matrices/row-echelon form/back-substitution
4.Solving non-square systems
5.Partial Fraction decomposition with distinct factors
6.Partial Fraction Decomposition with repeated factors

K Sequences and Series8.1-8.3
1.Evaluating terms of a given sequence
2.Writing summation notation and finding partial sums of sequences/series
3.Finding general terms of sequences that are neither arithmetic nor geometric
4.Understanding Fibonacci and other recursive sequences
5.Finding the nth term of an arithmetic sequence given just about anything
6.Finding partial sums of arithmetic sequences
7.Finding the nth term of a geometric sequence given just about anything
8.Finding partial sums of geometric sequences
9.Finding sums of infinite geometric sequences
10.Writing a repeating decimal as a rational number using geometric series
11.Evaluating word problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences and series

L Binomial Expansions, Counting Principles, and Probability 8.5-8.7
optional Mathematical Induction
1.Expanding binomials using binomial theorem
2.Finding a specific term or specific coefficient in a binomial expansion
3.Expanding with the difference quotient
4.Calculating Possibilities with FCP
5.Calculating Possibilities with Combinations (one event)
6.Calculating Possibilities with Combinations (two events)
7.Calculating Possibilities with Permutations
8.Calculating Possibilities with Distinguishable Permutations
9.Basic Probability (one event)
10.Probability of Independent “AND” Events (two events, with replacement)
11.Probability of Independent “AND” Events (two events, WITHOUT replacement)
12.Probability of “OR” Events (mutually exclusive)
13.Probability of “OR” Events (NON-mutually exclusive)
14.Probability of events that require Combinations to determine sample space

M Conic Sections9.1-9.3
1.Completing the square with TWO variables
2.Classifying Conics given equations
3.Graphing circles given equation (must complete the square first) and identifying all parts (center, radius)
4.Graphing parabolas given equation (must complete the square first) and identifying all parts (vertex, focus, directrix, axis)
5.Graphing ellipses given equation (must complete the square first) and identifying all parts (center, focus, major axis, minor axis, vertices, covertices, eccentricity)
6.Graphing hyperbolas given equation (must complete the square first) and identifying all parts (center, focus, conjugate axis, transverse axis, vertices, covertices, asymptotes, eccentricity)

N Angles and the Unit Circle4.1,4.2,4.4
1.converting from degrees to radians
2.converting from radians to degrees
3.drawing angles in standard position (positive and negative angles)
4.finding supplementary and complementary angles
5.finding coterminal angles (positive and negative)
6.identifying reference angles
7.knowing all degrees and radians around the unit circle, knowing all the ordered pairs around the unit circle, understanding and applying ASTC to the Unit Circle
8.finding exact values of all 6 trig functions when given angle in degrees or radians (using Unit Circle)
9.finding angles when given exact value of any of the 6 trig functions (using Unit Circle)

O Right Triangle Trigonometry4.3,4.8
1.evaluate angles in degrees or radians on a calculator
2.finding angles on a calculator using inverse trig functions
3.solving basic trig equations with non-exact answers
4.finding all six trig ratios given point on terminal side
5.finding all six trig ratios when given one trig ratio (must draw right triangle)
6.using SOHCAHTOA to find missing pieces of right triangles (given 2 sides, given angle and side)
7.using the 30-60-90 triangle
8.using the 45-45-90 triangle
9.solving basic right triangle word problems
10.solving angle of elevation and depression word problems

P Non-Right Triangle Trigonometry6.1-6.2
1.Law of Sines AAS or ASA
2.Law of Sines SSA (one, none, two solutions)
3.Law of Cosines SSS or SAS
4.Area of an oblique triangle
5.Heron's Area Formula
6.Applications with Law of Sines
7.Applications with Law of Cosines

Q Trigonometric Identities Part 15.1-5.3
1.using fundamental identities to simplify and verify expressions (simple, one or two step identities)
2.find all trig functions when given one trig function and quadrant (using identities)
3.trigonometric substitution
4.solving trig equations that have more than one function in it at first (basic substitution)
5.using various simplification methods to verify, such as GCF, substitution of identity, multiplying by conjugate, combining fractions w/ binomial denominator, separating fractions with monomial denominators, and factoring. More complex.

R Trigonometric Identities Part 25.4
1.Exact value of sums or differences (might have to find what it adds or subtracts to)
2.Using sum and difference formulas when given values (right triangles)
3.Trig of an inverse trig function (use sum and difference to prove)
4.Simplifying sum and difference identities
5.Solving trig equations with sum and difference

S Trigonometric Identities Part 3 5.5
1.Writing products as sums
2.Writing sums as products
3.Using power-reducing formulas
4.using half-angle formulas
5.Finding function values with double angles (right triangles)
6.Solving multiple angle equations (using multiple-angle identities)
7.solving equations with half-angle formulas

T Graphing Trig Functions4.5-4.7
1.graphing sine and cosine
2.graphing secant and cosecant
3.graphing tangent and cotangent

U Limits 11.1,11.2,11.4
1.Continuous functions and types of discontinuities (point, jump, infinite)
2.Limits numerically
3.Limits graphically
4.Writing one-sided limits for jump and infinite discontinuities
5.Direct substitution
6.Dividing out
7.Rationalizing
8.Limits at infinity

V Derivatives and the Area Problem 11.3-11.5
1.Finding the derivative function (the limit of the difference quotient)
2.Finding the slope of the tangent line at a specific x-value
3.Finding equation of tangent line at specific point
4.Finding when tangent line is horizontal
5.Approximating area under a curve

Reference the list below for finding the concepts you need aligned to the textbook.  Go directly to the document and download to your computer here.






You can also see what pages and problems each video (linked on individual unit pages above) covers in the document below.


 





Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Unit V Review - KAHOOT!

To review for your Unit V Test, use your Practice test (and answer key in turquoise box) as well as the Kahoot game from class

See the questions and "play" yourself to check the answers here

Friday, May 23, 2014

Unit V PQ2 help

**This is just the derivative.  You still have to find whatever the problem asks for specifically**

This is #23, which is similar to 27 and 28



This is #24, which is similar to 25 and 26


Monday, May 19, 2014

Help next years' students - get us Chromebooks!

Hi Students, Parents, and Families,

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Unit U Boot Camps

To sign up for boot camps, log in to edmodo and click on the link (not posted publicly due to student names)

Preview/print your boot camp packet here

Sessions will be 30-45 minutes each.

MONDAY - 3pm - Concepts 1-4.  We will focus on Graphically evaluating limits, including regular limits, one-sided limits, values, types of discontinuities, and intervals of continuity.  We will also review evaluating limits numerically on a table

TUESDAY - 3pm  - Concepts 5-8.  We will focus on algebraically evaluating limits using Direct Substitution, Factoring/Dividing Out, and Rationalizing/Conjugate.  Problems will be all mixed together just like on your test.  We will also go over limits at infinity and the two types of difference quotient problems that will be on your test.


Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Unit U Piecewise Assignment - HOT examples


Example of some HOT observations:
    1. My graph only has two jump discontinuities because even though it changes equation at x=1, the limit and the value are the same.  The Limit as x → 1 is 4 and f(1)=4
    2. My graph has values (actual heights) at all x-values except for at x=2.  This is because there is a jump discontinuity and each side of the graph ends with an open circle.  The value at x=2 is undefined.
    3. My graph has no infinite discontinuities because those only exist at vertical asymptotes and the functions included in my graph (constant, linear, quadratic, square root) do not have vertical asymptotes.

Monday, April 28, 2014

CST review

Juniors, to review for your CST exam please see the review packet here.  Make sure to pay close attention the geometry section.
Answer keys and help can be found here (will be updated as I add more; please let me know if you want me to work out any of them) 

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Unit T Test Review

See all problems and most of the answer key by going here
See live video of Mrs. Kirch drawing the six graphs 
(in 2 minutes and 24 seconds, 8.5 months pregnant!) here.













See answers to #15, 16, 17 below!



ANSWERS TO #15,16,17





Friday, April 18, 2014

Unit T Test + Unit R/S Test dates and information


  1. Schedule change for next week
    • Monday - Unit T LAST DAY in class
    • Tuesday - Unit R Day 1 of 8
    • Wednesday - Unit R Day 2 of 8
      • **Trig Graphs Boot Camp 3pm (possibility of being changed, I will let you know by this weekend though)
    • Thursday - Unit T Test
    • Friday - Unit R Day 3 of 8
  2. Unit R/S Test Days for week of April 28th-May 2nd
    • Mon-Fri 7am
    • Mon,Tues,Thurs 2:50-3:30pm
    • Any day in class once you are done with PQs
    • Signups here: http://goo.gl/k1K2YN (same document as last time)

    • UNIT T TEST
      • Draw parent graph sketch of all 6 trig functions based on unit circle
      • One of each function, find amplitude and period
      • One of each function, find domain and range
      • 3 questions (short answer)
      • ***When you are drawing your graphs, are they all symmetrical in all directions?

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Unit Q Rules, Tips, and Tricks Document - Please comment

I am putting together a document to help (and future students) understand some of the rules with Unit Q a little better.  I would love your help in adding comments and questions on things that don't make sense, or things you always got stuck on.  ALL COMMENTS ARE WELCOME, ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME. I will go through and make clarifications and resolve your comments/questions to make this document as useful as possible.  Please see the document by clicking here.

Monday, March 31, 2014

UNIT Q TEST NOTES

  • Answers for test always go in GREY BOXES.
  • You still must show step by step work.  Don't leave anything out, just make it nice, neat, and readable.
  • If you need more boxes on any of the identity proofs, please neatly divide the box(es) in half for how many you need.  
  • Utilize answer bank for Unit Q Concept 1 & 5 problems. (SEE BELOW)

QUESTIONS:

Q:  do you want pi radians or decimal radians for unit Q? 
A: If the degree is an exact degree, then the radians should be exact radians (with pi). If the degree is a rounded degree, then the radians should be decimals (no pi)
example:
120 degrees should be 2pi/3, not some crazy decimal
122.7degrees should NOT have a pi in the final answer

Q: How do I write/round my answers for #8?
A: Utilize the same process/rules as Unit O Concept 2.  Round to the hundredths

Q: Is #9 a typo?
A: No. Look at your SSS and PQs


**NOTE: #16 - only has TWO answers (cross off the last blank for both degrees and radians)



ANSWER BANK FOR UNIT Q CONCEPT 1 AND CONCEPT 5 
(simplifying/verifying; this includes answers for verifying that are already given to you).
*There are MORE ANSWERS than will be used
*Answers can be used MORE THAN ONCE
*I have changed ALL THE VARIABLES as to not give you an unneeded hint.  On the test, they are all x's, theta's, u's, etc... I have used the variable B for ALL OF THEM even though it's not exact


sin(B)
tan(B)                        
cos(B)
tan^2(B)
2sec(B)
sin^2(B)
sec(B)
sec^2(B)
cos(B)+cot(B)
2csc(B)
cos^2(B)
cos(B)tan(B)
cot(B)cos(B)
sec(B)+tan(B)
tan(B)sin(B)
-tan(B)sin(B)
1
-1


DETAILS FROM THE PREVIOUS POST:

The Unit Q Test will be a partner test and will span multiple days.  It will be fully open note/open resource but can only be worked on in Mrs. Kirch physical classroom at the times listed below.  

  1. You will be able to work on the test in Mrs. Kirch's class only during the following times:
    1. Tuesday 4/1 - 7am, 3-3:30pm
    2. Tuesday 4/1 (Europe & 8th grade orientation students only) -seminar, either lunch
    3. Wednesday 4/2 - 7am, either lunch, 3-3:30pm
    4. Wednesday 4/2 (Europe & 8th grade orientation students only) - seminar
    5. Wednesday 4/2 - CLASS TIME only if both partners have fully finished PQs 1-5
    6. Thursday 4/3 - 7am, either lunch, CLASS TIME, 3-3:30pm
    7. Friday 4/4 - 7am, CLASS TIME
  2. You may only work on the test WITH your partner.  Meaning, you cannot work on it if your partner is not there.
  3. In years past, students have spent between 1.5 hours and 8 hours on this exam.  However, in the past, it has been an individual test.  It can be time consuming so please plan ahead.
  4. Tests are due at the end of your class period on Friday.  No exceptions - I am leaving for Spring Break vacation immediately after school Friday.
  5. Expectations and information on the front of the Unit Q test (in regards to what you can use) are in effect EXCEPT that it is not take- home and you MAY collaborate with your ONE partner.  If you would like to view the front page of your Unit Q Test before beginning, please just stop by anytime and I will show it to you.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Unit Q Concept 5 Intro Activity - Friday in class

1. In your groups, complete each of the SIX Trig Challenges (six colors).  
  • Use sticky notes to write down which identities or steps were used for each of the steps on the left hand side of your proof.
  • Once you have finished EACH ONE, it must be checked off by the teacher before moving on.
  • Once checked, one person in the group must take a picture of your finished product (with sticky notes showing)
  • Once checked, you can check your group off on the whiteboard for that color
2. ONE PERSON in the group is responsible for sending Mrs. Kirch an email with 6attachments (for each of the 6 images on paper), re-titled appropriately (i.e. Pink-Table A, Green-Table A).
  • PLEASE SEND THIS AS ONE EMAIL AND INCLUDE ALL GROUP MEMBER'S NAMES ON THE EMAIL.
3. Homework:  Complete SSS identities #1-5 with video support.  I will be giving tips and tricks throughout, so it is important that you listen carefully and watch each one.
I also HIGHLY SUGGEST you complete SSS identities #6-11 and start your PQ5!

Monday, March 24, 2014

Unit Q Test & Spring Break Requirements


UNIT Q TEST (Wed-Fri April 2nd-4th) - must sign up for partner here
*Sign-ups will be accepted until Monday, March 31st at 4pm.  Then Mrs. Kirch will adjust and modify as needed.

The Unit Q Test will be a partner test and will span multiple days.  It will be fully open note/open resource but can only be worked on in Mrs. Kirch physical classroom at the times listed below.  

If the requirements below are not 100% clear, please ask me ASAP so I can clarify and edit this post accordingly.
  1. Pick a partner.  This partner must have a percentage +/- 5% from your current percentage, or you must get Mrs. Kirch's approval.
  2. You will be able to work on the test in Mrs. Kirch's class only during the following times:
    1. Tuesday 4/1 - 7am, 3-3:30pm
    2. Tuesday 4/1 (Europe & 8th grade orientation students only) -seminar, either lunch
    3. Wednesday 4/2 - 7am, either lunch, 3-3:30pm
    4. Wednesday 4/2 (Europe & 8th grade orientation students only) - seminar
    5. Wednesday 4/2 - CLASS TIME only if both partners have fully finished PQs 1-5
    6. Thursday 4/3 - 7am, either lunch, CLASS TIME, 3-3:30pm
    7. Friday 4/4 - 7am, CLASS TIME
  3. You may only work on the test WITH your partner.  Meaning, you cannot work on it if your partner is not there.
  4. In years past, students have spent between 1.5 hours and 8 hours on this exam.  However, in the past, it has been an individual test.  It can be time consuming so please plan ahead.
  5. Tests are due at the end of your class period on Friday.  No exceptions - I am leaving for Spring Break vacation immediately after school Friday.
  6. Expectations and information on the front of the Unit Q test (in regards to what you can use) are in effect EXCEPT that it is not take- home and you MAY collaborate with your ONE partner.  If you would like to view the front page of your Unit Q Test before beginning, please just stop by anytime and I will show it to you.

SPRING BREAK REQUIREMENTS - must fill out action plan survey here
*Survey must be filled out at the end of Week 8 (Monday, March 31)
  1. Grade of A - 
    1. Enjoy your Spring Break!  
    2. Take a look at your Unit R, S, and T SSS packets. 
    3. If you wish, you may study and review to retake any low quizzes (remember, once you get all your quizzes in a unit to 6's or higher, you get 1 test bonus point; all 8's you get 2 test bonus points!)
  2. Grade of B - 
    1. Enjoy your Spring Break!  
    2. Take a look at your Unit R, S, and T SSS packets
    3. Study to retake any quizzes with scores of 5 or lower.
    4. Study and practice to re-assess on at least 3 concepts you don't have a perfect score on.
  3. Grade of C - 
    1. Enjoy your Spring Break!  
    2. Take a look at your Unit R, S, and T SSS packets
    3. Study to retake any quizzes with scores of 5 or lower.
    4. Study and practice to re-assess on at least 5 concepts you don't have a perfect score on.
  4. Grade of D - 
    1. Enjoy your Spring Break!  
    2. Take a look at your Unit R, S, and T SSS packets
    3. Study to retake any quizzes with scores of 5 or lower.
    4. Study and practice to re-assess on at least 7 concepts you don't have a perfect score on.
  5. Grade of F - 
    1. Enjoy your Spring Break!  
    2. Take a look at your Unit R, S, and T SSS packets
    3. Study to retake any quizzes with scores of 5 or lower.
    4. Study and practice to re-assess on at least 9 concepts you don't have a perfect score on.

On Monday when we return from break, we will be using the iPad lab for a Unit T exploration.  THEN, in class you will complete the Unit T Intro WSQ.

For homework on Monday, April 14th, you will do the Unit T Concept 1 WSQ.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

More Practice For the Unit P Test - Check it out!

Here is some guided practice from Khan Academy to help you with your test on Monday.

Basic word problem practice (moreso to help with concept 1 and 3, not concept 6-7)
Law of Cosines (Concept 3)
Heron's Area Formula (Concept 5)

Some other videos that might help:
Navigation word problem
Another Navigation word problem