Homework assistance with Even and Odd Functions: Worksheet with various problems involving Even and Odd functions along with equations, data tables and graphs for identifying functions.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
During today's HW assistance session with James on the topic of Even and Odd functions, he was very attentive and had a strong comprehension of the various problems that were demonstrated and practiced.
Relate logarithmic functions to exponential functions. Create graphs to compare these functions. Solve example problems involving loudness of sound and the magnitude of an earthquake.
Assignment
Compare logarithms to exponentials.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We compared the two types of functions by doing examples.
We will define a logarithmic function as the inverse of an exponential function. We will compare the graphs and show the relationship between the numerical values. We will look at the decibel scale and the Richter scale as examples of applications of logarithms.
Assignment
Evaluate logarithms.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We compared graphs and determined numerical values for several exponential and logarithmic functions. We looked at Richter scale numbers for earthquakes that occurred so far today and did an example related to the decibel scale.
Review and preparation for the Algebra 2 Mid-Term exam. Practice and explanation of various types of problems provided on the mid-term exam study guide.
Lesson Outline
Review and preparation for the Algebra 2 Mid-Term exam. Practice and explanation of various types of problems provided on the mid-term exam study guide. Review of results of previous exam on factoring polynomials.
Assignment
Study for the Mid-Term exam tomorrow.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Today's session with James was focused upon preparing him for the Algebra 2 Mid-Term exam tomorrow. We reviewed and practiced numerous problems provided on the mid-term study guide and James was well-focused and attentive. I mentioned that he will receive a very positive recommendation from me in connection with his application to the Benjamin School.
We will discuss functions from a numerical approach using tables of values. We will then discuss the symbolic representation and the graphical representation. Examples will be shown of the different representations of the same function.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We did representations of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. We did each using the numerical, symbolic, and graphical representations.
