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Week 1:
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M Jan 7 |
MML Homework
Register with My Math Lab (MML) - MML Registration
Here is a guide to walk you through all of the aspects of MML: Guide
MML - Orientation Assignment
Reading Homework
Read course syllabus
Read Section 1.1, Pages 2-8
For each "Reading homework" I recommend doing all of the examples on paper by-hand and ensuring that you understand why each step is being done. If you don't understand, write a note to yourself in the margin of your paper, and ask me and/or a tutor for clarification. This won't actually be collected for credit, but it will probably raise your overall course grade by at least 10 percentage points.
Read Section 1.2, Pages 12-19
- Optional -- Learning about the "Standard Equation of a Circle" on page 19
Read pages 21-23 about "Graphing with a Calculator"
Read Pages AP-2 - AP-6 (these are pages near the back of the book in Appendix A)
"Other" Homework
Check E-mail & Complete E-mail assignment - Due Tuesday
If you have not received an e-mail from me by 5pm tonight, send me an e-mail from your WOU student e-mail account and request the e-mail assignment from me.
If you added the course today, send me an e-mail from your WOU student e-mail account and request the e-mail assignment from me by 5pm tonight. I will respond before 8pm. You are still responsible for completeing the assignment on time.
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| T Jan 8 |
MML Homework
MML - Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 & 1.2
MML - 1.3 - Functions & Representations
Reading Homework
Read Section 1.3, Pages 28-40
Read Section 1.4, Pages 45-52
Read Section 1.5, Pages 56-61 - You may stop here at page 61. We'll be talking about the Difference Quotient later, and I will assign approriate reading at a later time.
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| W Jan 9 |
MML Homework
MML - 1.4 - Types of Functions
MML - 1.5 - Intervals & Change - Do problems 1-11... we'll talk about the Difference Quotient tomorrow, and then 12-15 will be assigned
Reading Homework
Know the graphs of the six functions on page AP-23, and be able to reproduce their graphs quickly and accurately
Read pages 62-63 on the Difference Quotient
Read Section 2.1. pages 77-83 and 84-87; You may skip the part on pages 83 & 84 about the "greatest integer function"
Read Pages AP-7 - AP-10
- Optional -- "Accessing the Greatest Integer Function" on Page AP-7
Read "Accesing the Variable Y1" on Page AP-12
Read "Copying a Regression Equation into Y=" on Page AP-13
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| R Jan 10 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 1.5 - Intervals & Change
MML - 2.1 - Slope-Intercept, Piecewise, Regression - Try all except the last 4
Textbook Challenge Problem
Section 2.1 - pg 91 - #60
"Other" Homework
Study for the Skills Test - We'll be taking it on Monday
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Week 2:
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M Jan 14 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 2.1 - Slope-Intercept, Piecewise, Regression
Reading Homework
Read Section 2.2 - pg 96-106
pg 327-328 - Read about Variation and Inverse Variation
"Other" Homework
Reset your calculator's memory if you did not do this in class today.
Press the following keys in order [2nd], [+], [7], [1], [2]
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Skills Test
In-class attempt |
| T Jan 15 |
MML Homework
MML - 2.2 - Equations of Lines
Reading Homework
Read Section 2.3 - pg 113 - 125
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| W Jan 16 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 2.2 - Equations of Lines - Due date was extended to Thursday, Jan 17
MML - 2.3 - Solving Lin. Eq. & Systems by Graphing
"Other" Homework
Do the following: Best-Fit Line Worksheet
From Section 2.3, page 129-130, try the following problems and bring questions to class. We won't have time for them all, so I want to focus on the ones that are the most challenging for you (This is not being turned in for credit).
#100, 102, 103, 104, 106, 112, 116
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| R Jan 17 |
MML Homework
No homework - I will be posting some things from Chapter 3 a little early if you want to work ahead.
Reading Homework
I recommend that people read Section 3.1 (We're skipping the rest of chapter 2).
"Other" Homework
Study for a quiz on Tuesday - Chapter 2 |
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Week 3:
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M Jan 21 |
MLK Jr. Day - Academic Holiday: NO CLASS |
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| T Jan 22 |
MML Homework
MML - 3.1 - Quadratic Equations & Completing the Square
Get started on this
Reading Homework
Read Section 3.1 - pg 170-181 - DO NOT read example 5a; DO read example 5b
Read page 1 and pages 8-13 in this packet - Just the examples for Situation 2
Read Section 3.2 - pg 188-199
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Quiz - Chap 2 |
| W Jan 23 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 3.1
Get started on MML - 3.2 - Quadratic Equations and the Discriminant
Reading Homework
Read Section 3.3 - pg 205 - 210
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| R Jan 24 |
MML Homework
MML - 3.2 - Quadratic Equations and the Discriminant
MML - 3.3 - Complex Numbers & Non-Real Solutions
"Other" Homework
Complete this packet - Finding the equation of a parabola
Study for the Skills Test - We'll be taking it on Monday
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Week 4:
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M Jan 28 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 3.2
Finish MML - 3.3
Reading Homework
Read Section 3.5 - pg 222 - 234
Read Transformations Rules Handout
"Other" Homework
Do this worksheet: Applications of Quadratic Equations
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Skills Test
In-class attempt
Canceled |
| T Jan 29 |
MML Homework
MML - 3.5 - Transformations of Graphs
Reading Homework
Read this: Finding the equation of a parabola - Solutions
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| W Jan 30 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 3.5
Reading Homework
Read Section 4.1 - pg 248 - 255
Read Section 4.2 - pg 261 - 270
Read this & Compare answers with your worksheet I passed back to you in-class today: Finding the equation of a parabola - Solutions
If something doesn't make sense, ask questions.
"Other" Homework
Recommended - Do this worksheet: Transformations. Then, check your Solutions
This is the worksheet that we've been working on with colored pencils in class the past couple of days.
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| R Jan 31 |
MML Homework
MML - 4.1 - Intro to Polynomials
Reading Homework
Read Section 4.2 - pg 261 - 270
"Other" Homework
Check your grade on MML: The line item in the gradebook that says "Grade Check - Jan 31"
Study for the Skills Test - We'll be taking it on Monday
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Week 5:
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M Feb 4 |
MML Homework
MML - 4.2 - Polynomial Functions and Models
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Skills Test
In-class attempt |
| T Feb 5 |
MML Homework
MML - 4.4 - Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions
Reading Homework
Read Section 4.5 - pg 302-306
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| W Feb 6 |
Reading Homework
Read Section 4.3 - pg 277 - 282
MML Homework
Get started on MML - 4.3 - Division of Polynomials
Get started on MML - 4.5 - Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
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| R Feb 7 |
Reading Homework
Read Section 4.6 - pg 308-318
MML Homework
Finish MML - 4.3
Finish MML - 4.5
"Other" Homework
Do this worksheet: Polynomial Root-Finding ... directions here: Directions
Study for Midterm Exam: Study Guide - Updated
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Week 6:
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M Feb 11 |
Reading Homework
None
MML Homework
Finish MML - 4.5
MML - 4.6 - Rational Functions and Models
"Other" Homework
Finish the Polynomial Root-Finding Worksheet and submit to me before 8:50am Tuesday
Continue to study for Midterm Exam: Study Guide - Updated
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| T Feb 12 |
Reading Homework
Read Section 4.7 - pg 323-327 - omit the parts on solving inequalities at the end of the section
Section 4.8 - pg 340-343 - You may stop when you get to "Power Functions and Models". We'll pick up the rest of the section after the exam.
MML Homework
MML - 4.7 - Rational Equations & Variation - Due Noon Thursday
MML - 4.8 - Part 1 - Radical Equations - Due Noon Thursday
"Other" Homework
Continue to study for Midterm Exam: Study Guide - Updated
Read this & Compare the solutions below with your worksheets that I passed back to you; if something doesn't make sense, ask questions:
Applications of Quadratic Equations - Solutions
Polynomial Root-Finding - Solutions
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| W Feb 13 |
"Other" Homework
Continue to study for Midterm Exam: Study Guide - Updated
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| R Feb 14 |
Reading Homework
Read the rest of Section 4.8 - pg 344-349 - If you didn't do the reading from last time, also read pgs 340-343.
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Midterm Exam |
Week 7:
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M Feb 18 |
Reading Homework
Read the rest of Section 4.8 - pg 344-349 - If you didn't do the reading from last time, also read pgs 340-343.
"Other" Homework
Start thinking about groups and topic ideas for the group project |
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| T Feb 19 |
MML Homework
MML - 4.8 - Part 2 - Power Functions
Reading Homework
Read Section 5.1
"Other" Homework
Start working on the group project - Description - Rubric - Example
Note: You may choose a topic from Chapter 5 (even though we haven't covered it yet).
Due Friday, Mar 15 (Dead Week) ... don't wait until the last minute ... there will not be any extensions.
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| W Feb 20 |
MML Homework
MML - 5.1 - Combining Functions
Reading Homework
Section 5.2
"Other" Homework
Study for Quiz - Section 4.7 & 4.8
Work on group project
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| R Feb 21 |
MML Homework
Get started on MML - 5.2 - Inverse Functions and Their Representations
Reading Homework
none
"Other" Homework
Work on group project
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Week 8:
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M Feb 25 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 5.2
Reading Homework
Section 5.3
"Other" Homework
Work on group project
Sign up for a presentation time - the signing up is Due Thursday, Feb 28th at 3:30pm... the actual presentation itself will likely be during week 9 or 10 (depending on what you choose).
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| T Feb 26 |
MML Homework
Get started on MML - 5.3/5.4 Part 1
Reading Homework
Section 5.4
"Other" Homework
Work on group project
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| W Feb 27 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 5.3/5.4 Part 1
Get started on MML - 5.3/5.4 Part 2
Reading Homework
none
"Other" Homework
Work on group project
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| R Feb 28 |
MML Homework
Finish - 5.3/5.4 Part 2
Reading Homework
Section 5.5
"Other" Homework
Work on group project
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Week 9:
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M Mar 4 |
MML Homework
MML - 5.5
Reading Homework
none
"Other" Homework
Work on group project
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| T Mar 5 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 5.5
Reading Homework
Read Section 5.6
"Other" Homework
Work on group project
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| W Mar 6 |
MML Homework
MML - 5.5/5.6
Reading Homework
none
"Other" Homework
Work on group project
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| R Mar 7 |
MML Homework
MML - 5.6
Reading Homework
Read Section 5.7
"Other" Homework
Work on group project
Study for Final Exam
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Week 10:
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M Mar 11 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 5.6
Reading Homework
Read Section 5.7
"Other" Homework
Work on the Finding Functions Packet - Due Wednesday
Study for Final Exam
The exam will be over Chapters 1-5
Omit Sections 2.4, 2.5, 3.4, and parts of 4.4 and 4.7 (basically, anything to do with solving an inequality).
Exam will be more heavily weighted on Chapters 4 and 5 material, but you'd be foolish to think that the other material wasn't important
Expect there to be story problems on the final exam. Expect to have to interpret what things mean in a story, and to have to interpret/explain your answer with appropriate units.
Write yourself a notecard (see syllabus for specific instructions on notecards)
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| T Mar 12 |
MML Homework
Finish MML - 5.6
Get started on Section 5.7
"Other" Homework
Finish the Finding Functions Packet - Due Wednesday
Study for Final Exam
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| W Mar 13 |
MML Homework
Work on Section 5.7
"Other" Homework
Study for Final Exam
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| R Mar 14 |
MML Homework
Finish Section 5.7
"Other" Homework
Read this: Finding Functions - Solutions
Study for Final Exam
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Week 11: Finals
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Monday, March 18 |
-- FINAL EXAM --
Monday, 10 am - 11:50 am
Location: HWC 105 -- NOT OUR NORMAL CLASSROOM |
-- FINAL EXAM -- |