Advanced Topics in Math
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Distributive Property & Fractions
Lesson Outline
We worked on solving problems where we simplified algebraic expressions using the Distributive Property. Then we changed mixed numbers into improper fractions.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Topic 8 Understand and Use Percent
Lesson Outline
Lesson 8-2 Relate Fractions, Decimals, and Percent - We learned to convert numbers to other forms. Then we practiced representing percent greater than 100 and less than 1.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Angles and Arcs; Graphs
Lesson Outline
We completed our review of graphing by discussing concavity, extrema, and points related to curves. We also completed a review of the basic geometry concepts needed for trigonometry. After the holiday break we will begin our study of trigonometry.
Assignment
None, enjoy the break.
Session Minutes
135
Minutes Student Attended
135
Lesson Comments
Review is complete, we move into trigonometry with a good foundation.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Properties of Graphs
Lesson Outline
Determine where a graph is increasing or decreasing, concave upward or concave downward, and identify significant points on the graph. Use a graph to determine a function.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Jackson was absent.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Graphing Functions; Triangles
Lesson Outline
We finished our review of graphs of functions and the properties of graphs. This will be needed for our study of trigonometric functions and their graphs. We also started our review of triangles and other geometric concepts needed to learn trigonometry.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
135
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Jackson has a good understanding of graphs and functions. This should help him in learning trigonometry.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Graphing Functions
Lesson Outline
The first part of the lesson was a test on the review of Algebra. Jackson scored 100% on the test. The second part was a review of graphing of functions and building a library of functions.
Assignment
Review Graphing
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
70
Lesson Comments
Jackson arrived late due to a doctor visit. He completed his test and we looked at the concept of graphing functions to prepare for the graphing of trigonometric functions.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Simplifying Radicals; Graphing Functions
Lesson Outline
We started with a review of solving linear, quadratic, and radical equations. We reviewed the methods to simplify square roots and to rationalize a denominator. We started the study of graphing functions.
Assignment
Graphing problems.
Session Minutes
135
Minutes Student Attended
135
Lesson Comments
The lesson was completed as planned. Jackson is progressing nicely as we work on the algebra skills he will need for trigonometry,.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Solving Radical Equations
Lesson Outline
A review of previous work will be done. Examples will be shown. Several examples will be done together. An assignment will be given.
Assignment
Pages 117 1-8 Problems 15, 19, 23, 31, 33, 45, 49 51, and 59
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Jackson was absent.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Solving Radical Equations
Lesson Outline
Review quadratic equation solving. Introduce solving radical equations.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
The review of quadratics was completed so we began our study of radicals and radical equations. We are reviewing algebra topics that are needed for trigonometry.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
solving quadratics
Lesson Outline
In this session, katya will finish the two worksheets she is working on.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
0