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