Matthew learned the power rule for derivatives of polynomials. He learned how to confirm where a derivative equals zero algebraically. We discussed where the trig functions are positive or negative. We covered the graphs of sine and cosine functions.
Today, Joshua continued his review for his AP Pre-calculus exam on Monday. He worked through trigonometric functions (periodic functions such as sine & cosine) and their transformations
Joshua is preparing for his A.P. Pre-calc exam including limits, polynomial end behavior, and limit notation. Classifying zeros of rational polynomials as solutions, vertical asymptotes, or holes in the graph- Exponential and logarithmic functions and their inverses-
I quizzed Jackson on previous probability concepts. We completed our study of probability by going over expected value problems and probabilities involving two-way tables. Jackson has a good basic understanding of probability applications.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
40
Lesson Comments
Jackson has caught up to where he should be in this course.
Today we reviewed the the multiple choice problems he had for homework. He did 15 problems and got 13 of them correct. I was super proud of him for that. Then we pulled up a practice test from AP Classroom. We began the free response questions. He will finish them tonight.
Today PJ and I worked on graphing ratios. We started with the example that 3 balloons cost $2. We then used that ratio to predict the cost of 6 balloons, 9 balloons, etc. We started with a table and listed the values up to 15 balloons. Then we created a coordinate plane and plotted each of the points. I asked PJ to explain to me in the context of the problem what the coordinates (6,4) meant. He was able to explain that it meant 6 balloons would cost $4. We did a few examples like this. I asked him challenge questions like "Would it be possible to buy 8 balloons for $5?
