Algebra II
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Geometric Sequences
Lesson Outline
We will solve problems involving geometric sequences. We will also do application problems related to geometric sequences.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Ben was absent.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Geometric Sequences and Series
Lesson Outline
We will study the definition and formulas related to a geometric sequence and do related example problems. We will do the same for geometric series.
Assignment
Find the sum of a geometric series.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We did a variety of examples using the definitions and formulas.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Sequences and Series
Lesson Outline
Sequence and series notation will be discussed. We will do a general approach and then focus on arithmetic and geometric sequences.
Assignment
Be able to use a graphing calculator to solve problems involving sequences and series.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We had a very successful session. We did a wide variety of examples.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Sequences and Series
Lesson Outline
We will study examples of arithmetic sequences and series. We will do example problems and determine formulas for the nth term and the sum.
Assignment
Use the sum formula to solve arithmetic series problems.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We completed multiple examples and application problems.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Sequences and Series
Lesson Outline
We will do examples related to arithmetic and geometric sequences. We will write sequences recursively and in formula form. We will define the term series as it relates to a sequence.
Assignment
Identify an arithmetic sequence.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We did a variety of examples of the concepts discussed.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Sequences
Lesson Outline
We will define the term sequence, write examples of sequences, graph a sequence, and write the first 6 terms of a variety of sequences. We will define arithmetic and geometric sequences.
Assignment
Be able to find the terms of an explicitly defined sequence.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We did a variety of examples using the terminology of sequences and we graphed a sequence.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Probability
Lesson Outline
We will complete our unit on probability by doing examples of expected value involving a variety of situations.
Assignment
Be able to use expected value in decision making.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We completed our unit on probability.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Homework/review worksheet for Quiz on Operations with various Functions
Lesson Outline
Homework/review worksheet for Quiz on Operations with various Functions. Multiplication of various polynomials with monomials and binomials. Use of polynomial multiplication methods to solve geometric area problems. During today's session on the topic of Operations with various Functions, James worked productively and efficiently in solving numerous problems with my guidance. His most recent low test grade does not accurately correlate with his preparation, knowledge, and aptitude for solving numerous types of problems required for his test.
Assignment
Study for the Quizzes.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
50
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the topic of Operations with various Functions, James worked productively and efficiently in solving numerous problems with my guidance. His most recent low test grade does not accurately correlate with his preparation, knowledge, and aptitude for solving numerous types of problems required for his test.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Probability
Lesson Outline
We did problems involving the expected value of a probability situation.
Assignment
Use expected value to make decisions.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
20
Lesson Comments
We did several expected value problems.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Probability
Lesson Outline
We will do examples involving compound probability problems. We will begin a study of expected value.
Assignment
Know the concept of expected value.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We did example problems and we defined the concept of expected value.