DAILY PLANS FOR HONORS PRECALCULUS
EVERDAY RESOURCES
Quarter 2 Daily Plans
Monday, November 2: 2.7 Day 1 Graphs of Rational Functions
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 2.7 Day 1 Graphs of Rational Functions
- Complete the problems: Pg 157 #6, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 3: 2.7 Day 2 Slant Asymptotes
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 2.7 Day 2 Slant Asymptotes
- Complete the problems: Pg 157 #49, 50, 51, 56, 57, 58, 59, 83bc and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 4: Quiz 2.4 - 2.7
- Complete the quiz over 2.4 - 2.7 (quiz is posted in Teams). The quiz will close at 3 PM today. You can use HW, note packet, calculator, paper and pencil on quizzes, but nothing and no one else.
- No other homework!
Thursday, November 5: Chapter 2 Practice Test Work Day
- Complete the Chapter 2 Practice Test (handed out in class and posted below). Turn in to Teams by 3 PM tomorrow.
- Check answers as they are posted in the HW Answers folder (see button at top of page).
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Friday, November 6: Chapter 2 Test
- Complete the test over Chapter 2 (posted in Teams). You are allowed a calculator, pencil, and paper, but nothing and no one else. The assessment will close at 3 PM today.
- No other homework!
Monday, November 9: 3.1 Day 1 Exponential Functions, Their Graphs and Transformations
- We are beginning a new chapter so the assignment sheet and note packet for the chapter are attached below.
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 3.1 Day 1 Exponential Functions, Their Graphs and Transformations
- Complete the problems: Pg 189 #9, 11, 13, 14, 15 (graph by making a table for 9-15), 17-20, 21, 23, 27 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
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Tuesday, November 10: 3.1 Day 2 Compound Interest, Graph y=ae^bx, Applications
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 3.1 Day 2 Compound Interest, Graph y=ae^bx, Applications
- Complete the problems: Pg 189 #47, 48, 49, 67, 69, 79, 80c and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 11: 3.2 Day 1 Definition of Logarithms and Basic Properties
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 3.2 Day 1 Definition of Logarithms and Basic Properties
- Complete the problems: Pg 199 #7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 61, 63, 65, 73 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Thursday, November 12: 3.2 Day 2 Graphs of loga(x), ln(x), and Transformations
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 3.2 Day 2 Graphs of loga(x), ln(x), and Transformations
- Complete the problems: Pg 199 #45, 46, 51, 53, 59, 41, 89, 91 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Friday, November 13: 3.3 Log Properties
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 3.3 Log Properties
- Complete the problems: Pg 207 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 63, 69, 71, 75, 77, 79 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM Monday.
Monday, November 16: Review 3.1 - 3.3
- Today is a work day attempting review problems in preparation for the quiz over the first part of chapter 3 tomorrow.
- Complete the problems: Pg 244 #9, 5-8, 13, 19, 22ab, 23-26, 33-36, 39, 45, 63, 64, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 59 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 17: Quiz 3.1-3.3
- Complete the quiz over 3.1-3.3 (quiz is posted in Teams). The quiz will close at 3 PM today. You can use HW, note packet, calculator, paper and pencil on quizzes, but nothing and no one else.
Wednesday, November 18: 3.4 Day 1 Solving Exponential Functions
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 3.4 Day 1 Solving Exponential Functions
- Complete the problems: Pg 217 #7, 23, 25, 35, 55, 57, 59, 63, 71, 91, 143 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Thursday, November 19: 3.4 Day 2 Solving Log Functions
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 3.4 Day 2 Solving Log Functions
- Complete the problems: Pg 217 #93, 95, 99, 103, 105, 109, 111 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Friday, November 20: 3.5 Day 1 Writing Exponential Growth and Decay Equations from Points
- Fill in the notes for the lesson as you watch the following video (click link): 3.5 Day 1 Writing Exponential Growth and Decay Equations from Points
- Complete the problems: Pg 228 #36a (Canada & Hungary), 13, 15, 21, 35ac, 39 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM Monday.
Move to Phase 0 Announcement
With the move to Phase 0 for at least the next two weeks, it is beyond critical that you are checking the class website’s (chsclinch.weebly.com) daily plans each day and watching the videos posted for each lesson. I can see how many people watch each video and roughly it is 50% or less of what it should be.
It is going to be nearly impossible to be successful in this course if you are not in tune with the instruction I'm providing. I can tell pretty quickly in a conversation with a student whether or not they have seen the video for a topic, and it's difficult to help you if you haven't done the bare minimum.
I am working diligently to make the videos as concise as possible, and to make the homework as brief as possible so that your total time commitment to this class is what you need to be successful without wasting your time.
Between designing the lesson, making the note packet, recording the lesson, posting the video to the class website, and then typing the description, each lesson takes me roughly 5-6 hours. Like everything in life, you won’t get better without practice, so please don’t waste my time by reaching out before you’ve done your part first.
I will do whatever I can to help you succeed, but that starts with you doing your part. The following is what I expect you to do EVERY DAY:
We will get through this together, and I know that you can be successful. Lately not everyone has been doing their part, and that makes it very difficult to be successful. Now that we won’t even see each other in person weekly, it’s more crucial than ever that you are completing each step above every day, otherwise you are digging a hole and setting yourself up for failure
As always, if you have any questions for me, please ask!
-Mr. Clinch
With the move to Phase 0 for at least the next two weeks, it is beyond critical that you are checking the class website’s (chsclinch.weebly.com) daily plans each day and watching the videos posted for each lesson. I can see how many people watch each video and roughly it is 50% or less of what it should be.
It is going to be nearly impossible to be successful in this course if you are not in tune with the instruction I'm providing. I can tell pretty quickly in a conversation with a student whether or not they have seen the video for a topic, and it's difficult to help you if you haven't done the bare minimum.
I am working diligently to make the videos as concise as possible, and to make the homework as brief as possible so that your total time commitment to this class is what you need to be successful without wasting your time.
Between designing the lesson, making the note packet, recording the lesson, posting the video to the class website, and then typing the description, each lesson takes me roughly 5-6 hours. Like everything in life, you won’t get better without practice, so please don’t waste my time by reaching out before you’ve done your part first.
I will do whatever I can to help you succeed, but that starts with you doing your part. The following is what I expect you to do EVERY DAY:
- Go to the class website (chsclinch.weebly.com) and see what the day's plan is.
- Watch the lesson video (assuming it's not a test/quiz day).
- Fill out your note packet (or take your own notes) while you watch the video.
- Attempt the homework and turn it in on Teams
- NEW*** Turn in a photo of your note packet or hand-written notes (if you don't have the note packet) for each lesson in Teams as well.*** (There will be an assignment for you to do this in Teams)
- If you have ANY issues with the homework, ASK ME! (this step is not happening nearly enough)
We will get through this together, and I know that you can be successful. Lately not everyone has been doing their part, and that makes it very difficult to be successful. Now that we won’t even see each other in person weekly, it’s more crucial than ever that you are completing each step above every day, otherwise you are digging a hole and setting yourself up for failure
As always, if you have any questions for me, please ask!
-Mr. Clinch
Monday, November 23: 3.5 Day 2 Log and Logistic Models
- Fill in the notes for the lesson (and then turn them in to TEAMS) as you watch the following video (click link): 3.5 Day 2 Log and Logistic Models
- Complete the problems: Pg 228 #53, 54, 55, 56, 47ab, 48ab, 49, 51, 46bcd and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM Monday.
Tuesday, November 24: Quiz 3.4 - 3.5 and Reflection Form
- Complete the quiz over 3.4-3.5 (quiz is posted in Teams). The quiz will close at 3 PM today. You can use HW, note packet, calculator, paper and pencil on quizzes, but nothing and no one else.
- There is a short reflection survey posted in TEAMS for you to complete as well. Please fill that out and then have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 30: Chapter 3 Overview
- Watch the following review video over Chapter 3 and turn in your handwritten notes (not in the note packet) to TEAMs by 3 PM tomorrow. It is your only task for the day (no other HW): Chapter 3 Review
- We will begin Chapter 4 - Part 1 on Thursday. I have printed copies of the note packet, assignment sheet, and practice test available outside the door of my classroom. Feel free to stop by the school and grab them if you don't want to (or can't) print your own when I attach them to Thursday's daily plans. Make sure you grab Honors Precalculus items and not Honors 1 and leave the papers neat and organized like I had them. *If you choose to stop by, you might want to grab the Chapter 3 practice test that is in there too, since you do that tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 1: Chapter 3 Practice Test
- Complete the Chapter 3 Practice Test (posted below and a print copy is also available outside my room if you grab it when you grab the Chapter 4 items, if you'd like). Turn in to Teams by 3 PM tomorrow.
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Wednesday, December 2: Chapter 3 Test
- Complete the test over Chapter 3 (posted in Teams). You are allowed a calculator, pencil, and paper, but nothing and no one else. The assessment will close at 3 PM today.
- No other homework!
Thursday, December 3: 4.1 Day 1 Radians and Converting Between Degrees and Radians
- We are beginning a new chapter so the assignment sheet and note packet for the chapter are attached below.
- Fill in the notes for the lesson (then turn them in) as you watch the following video (click link): 4.1 Day 1 Radians and Converting Between Degrees and Radians
- Complete the problems: Pg 254 #13, 15, 19, 21, 25a, 47, 49, 51, 53 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
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Friday, December 4: 4.1 Day 2 Linear and Angular Speed and Other Radian Applications
- Fill in the notes for the lesson (then turn them in) as you watch the following video (click link): 4.1 Day 2 Linear and Angular Speed and Other Radian Applications
- Complete the problems: Pg 254 #97-100, 105, 109, 111, 113, 115 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM Monday.
Monday, December 7: 4.3 Day 1 Right Triangle Trig
- Fill in the notes for the lesson (then turn them in) as you watch the following video (click link): 4.3 Day 1 Right Triangle Trig
- NOTE: there is an error in the video at 11:47 and 12:10. The sin(theta) = 5/13 and the cosecant(theta) = 13/5.
- Complete the problems: Pg 280 #4-6, 9, 13, 21, 22, 23, 28, 53bc, 92 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 8: 4.3 Day 2 Trig Identities and Applications
- Fill in the notes for the lesson (then turn them in) as you watch the following video (click link): 4.3 Day 2 Trig Identities and Applications
- Complete the problems: Pg 280 #45-48, 59, 61, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 9: 4.2 Day 1 Trig Function Values on the Unit Circle
- Fill in the notes for the lesson (then turn them in) as you watch the following video (click link): 4.2 Day 1 Trig Function Values on the Unit Circle
- Note: Mistake Notice in Video: At 16:30, it should say divide both sides by cos^2(theta) in order to prove that identity. Dividing both sides by sin^2(theta) proves the other Pythagorean identity: 1 + cot^2(theta) = csc^2(theta).
- Complete the problems: Pg 270 #12, 13, 17, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Thursday, December 10: Quiz 4.1 and 4.3 (no 4.2 on the quiz)
- Complete the quiz over 4.1 and 4.3 (quiz is posted in Teams). The quiz will close at 3 PM today. You can use HW, note packet, calculator, paper and pencil on quizzes, but nothing and no one else.
Friday, December 11: 4.2 Day 2 Domain and Period of the Sine and Cosine Functions
- Fill in the notes for the lesson (then turn them in) as you watch the following video (click link): 4.2 Day 2 Domain and Period of the Sine and Cosine Functions
- Complete the problems: Pg 270 #39-45 (first reduce the radian measure to a coterminal angle less than 2pi), 47, 49, 81 and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM Monday.
Monday, December 14: 4.4 Trig Functions of Any Angle
- Fill in the notes for the lesson (then turn them in) as you watch the following video (click link): 4.4 Trig Functions of Any Angle
- Complete the problems: Pg 289 #11a, 23, 25, 27, 39, 43, 45, 67, 71, 75, 103a, 109ade and turn in to TEAMS by 3 PM tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 15: In-Class Activity for A-Day Students and Catch-Up Day for B-Day/DLI Students
We will be doing an activity in class, so today will be a catch-up day for B-day and DLI students.
You can use it to do the following:
1) Catch up on missing assignments and make sure yesterday's assignment is completed by 3 PM today.
2) Complete the Pascal's Triangle and 12 Days of Christmas activity attached below for extra credit (optional!). It is due to Teams by 3 PM Friday.
You can use it to do the following:
1) Catch up on missing assignments and make sure yesterday's assignment is completed by 3 PM today.
2) Complete the Pascal's Triangle and 12 Days of Christmas activity attached below for extra credit (optional!). It is due to Teams by 3 PM Friday.
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Wednesday, December 16: Review 4.2 and 4.4
In preparation for our quiz tomorrow, complete the following review problems and turn in to Teams by 3 PM tomorrow.
Pg 340 #41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 57, 59, 61, 85, 91, 93, 95, 101, 103, 109
Pg 340 #41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 57, 59, 61, 85, 91, 93, 95, 101, 103, 109
Thursday, December 17: Quiz 4.2 and 4.4
- Complete the quiz over 4.2 and 4.4 (quiz is posted in Teams). The quiz will close at 3 PM today. You can use HW, note packet, calculator, paper and pencil on quizzes, but nothing and no one else.
Friday, December 18: In-Class Activity for B-Day Students and Catch-Up Day for A-Day/DLI Students
We will be doing an activity in class, so today will be a catch-up day for B-day and DLI students.
You can use it to do the following:
1) Catch up on any missing assignments.
2) Complete the Pascal's Triangle and 12 Days of Christmas activity attached below for extra credit (optional!). It is due to Teams by 3 PM today. DLI, this is the same one that was posted on Tuesday, so if you did it Tuesday, you're already good.
We will spend some time reviewing and doing the practice test for Chapter 4 pt 1 when we return. But, enjoy the break and have a wonderful holiday season!
You can use it to do the following:
1) Catch up on any missing assignments.
2) Complete the Pascal's Triangle and 12 Days of Christmas activity attached below for extra credit (optional!). It is due to Teams by 3 PM today. DLI, this is the same one that was posted on Tuesday, so if you did it Tuesday, you're already good.
We will spend some time reviewing and doing the practice test for Chapter 4 pt 1 when we return. But, enjoy the break and have a wonderful holiday season!
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Monday, January 4: Chapter 4 Pt 1 Overview
- Watch the following review video over Chapter 4 Pt 1 and turn in your handwritten notes (not in the note packet) to TEAMs by 3 PM tomorrow. It is your only task for the day (no other HW): Chapter 4 Review (click link).
- Also, if you want to get a jumpstart on the Chapter 4 Pt 1 practice test, it is posted under Friday's plans and was also handed out in class already.
Tuesday (1/5) - Thursday(1/7): The Man Who Knew Infinity
I was just informed this morning that our class is not required to do the mid-year iReady assessment (we will still have to do the end of year one in the spring). So, I am adjusting our plans.
Tuesday 1/5
Your responses should be at least 4 sentences for each question, especially the last one.
Tuesday 1/5
- We are going to watch a movie titled "The Man Who Knew Infinity" which is a 2015 film about Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician who was quite possibly one of the brightest and most influential mathematicians who ever lived.
- It's a high-quality Hollywood movie about a mathematician, not a "math movie", so quit rolling your eyes!
- As you watch, be prepared by the end of the movie to answer the questions posted under Thursday's plans.
- Use this link to watch at least 37 minutes of the movie today. You can stop at 37:24 after he cries in the room with the statues. LINK: The Man Who Knew Infinity: Part 1
- We are continuing The Man Who Knew Infinity today, so use the link below to pick up where we left off yesterday and watch until 1:11:50, after he coughs into his kerchief and is reading at his desk
- LINK: The Man Who Knew Infinity: Part 2
- Use the link below to pick up where we left off yesterday and watch until the end.
- LINK: The Man Who Knew Infinity: Part 3
- After watching the film, answer the questions below and turn your responses in (either a picture of your handwritten response or uploading a Word doc) on Teams.
Your responses should be at least 4 sentences for each question, especially the last one.
- What do you think went through Ramanujan’s mind when he received the invitation from Professor G.H. Hardy? Why did he decide to go?
- Why do you think Ramanujan was so eager to get his theories published? What proved to be his biggest obstacle and why?
- Explain how Ramanujan’s background can be inspirational to inspiring mathematicians.
- Imagine you are Ramanujan and you have just arrived at Cambridge University. Upon arrival, you are faced with various forms of racial discrimination and find it difficult to adjust to life in England. Write a journal/diary entry (be appropriate) expressing your thoughts and feelings of your experiences so far.
Friday, January 8: Chapter 4 Pt 1 Practice Test
- Complete the Chapter 4 Pt 1 Practice Test (posted below and a print copy was also given out in class). Turn in to Teams by 3 PM Monday.
- Our Chapter 4 Pt 1 Test will be on Monday, so study for it!
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Monday, January 11: Chapter 4 Pt 1 Test
- Complete the test over Chapter 4 Pt 1 (posted in Teams). You are allowed a calculator, pencil, and paper, but nothing and no one else. The assessment will close at 3 PM today.
- No other homework!
Tuesday, January 12: Begin Filling in Semester Review Sheet
Today we will begin our process of reviewing for the semester test. We will spend Tuesday-Friday this week preparing for our semester test. Before discussing the plan for review, here is how the semester test will work for our class:
The semester test will be posted on Teams on Tuesday morning of semester test week (January 19). The test will remain open until 3 PM Thursday (January 21). A day students will have a day in class Tuesday to work on the test and B day students will have a day in class Wednesday to work on the test. However, you are free to work on the test any time between when it opens and when it closes; you don't necessarily have to finish it in class if you have in class days. Rather, I'm just giving you time to work on it. Remote students have between Tuesday morning and Thursday at 3 PM to finish it.
You are allowed a calculator, pencil, paper, and your review sheet (discussed below), but nothing nor no one else. Tests turned in late between 3 PM Thursday and 3 PM Friday of semester test week will earn a maximum of 50%. Tests turned in after 3 PM of semester test week (January 22) will not be scored (earn a 0%).
Now, below I have posted a document I call a learning target review sheet where I have listed all the skills/sections that could be addressed on the semester test. Your task is to take today and tomorrow to fill in each section with an example problem or notes. What you list on this sheet you are allowed to use on the semester test. I would use old note packets, HW, the book, and prior quizzes to find examples to put down. Reach out to me if you have any questions!
The semester test will be posted on Teams on Tuesday morning of semester test week (January 19). The test will remain open until 3 PM Thursday (January 21). A day students will have a day in class Tuesday to work on the test and B day students will have a day in class Wednesday to work on the test. However, you are free to work on the test any time between when it opens and when it closes; you don't necessarily have to finish it in class if you have in class days. Rather, I'm just giving you time to work on it. Remote students have between Tuesday morning and Thursday at 3 PM to finish it.
You are allowed a calculator, pencil, paper, and your review sheet (discussed below), but nothing nor no one else. Tests turned in late between 3 PM Thursday and 3 PM Friday of semester test week will earn a maximum of 50%. Tests turned in after 3 PM of semester test week (January 22) will not be scored (earn a 0%).
Now, below I have posted a document I call a learning target review sheet where I have listed all the skills/sections that could be addressed on the semester test. Your task is to take today and tomorrow to fill in each section with an example problem or notes. What you list on this sheet you are allowed to use on the semester test. I would use old note packets, HW, the book, and prior quizzes to find examples to put down. Reach out to me if you have any questions!
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Wednesday, January 13: Finish Review Sheet
Finish filling in your semester review sheet. When you have it filled in, take a picture of both sides and turn it in to Teams. It is due by tomorrow at 3 PM. I have supplied examples of a few skills filled in below in the attached PDF if you want to see what good examples for a few of the sections looks like.
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Thursday, January 14 - Friday, January 15: Semester Practice Test
The semester practice test and the answer key are posted below. I also recorded a video myself making the answer key and the video can be found here (click link). If you don't understand a question while doing the practice test, please watch the video of me going through every question and then follow-up if the recording doesn't answer your question.
Also, let me know if you find any errors in the solutions or in the video so that I can make a note of it in the comments. The next two days are for you to work on the practice test.
Your review sheet is due to Teams by 3 PM Thursday. I have supplied examples of a few skills filled in below Wednesday's daily plans if you want to see what good examples for a few of the sections looks like.
Please reach out if you have any questions as you prepare.
Also, let me know if you find any errors in the solutions or in the video so that I can make a note of it in the comments. The next two days are for you to work on the practice test.
Your review sheet is due to Teams by 3 PM Thursday. I have supplied examples of a few skills filled in below Wednesday's daily plans if you want to see what good examples for a few of the sections looks like.
Please reach out if you have any questions as you prepare.
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Tuesday, January 19 - Thursday, January 21: Semester Test
The semester test will be posted on Teams on Tuesday morning of semester test week (January 19). The test will remain open until 3 PM Thursday (January 21). A day students will have a day in class Tuesday to work on the test and B day students will have a day in class Wednesday to work on the test. However, you are free to work on the test any time between when it opens and when it closes; you don't necessarily have to finish it in class if you have in class days. Rather, I'm just giving you time to work on it. Remote students have between Tuesday morning and Thursday at 3 PM to finish it.
You are allowed a calculator, pencil, paper, and your review sheet (discussed below), but nothing nor no one else. Tests turned in late between 3 PM Thursday and 3 PM Friday of semester test week will earn a maximum of 50%. Tests turned in after 3 PM of semester test week (January 22) will not be scored (earn a 0%).
You are allowed a calculator, pencil, paper, and your review sheet (discussed below), but nothing nor no one else. Tests turned in late between 3 PM Thursday and 3 PM Friday of semester test week will earn a maximum of 50%. Tests turned in after 3 PM of semester test week (January 22) will not be scored (earn a 0%).