Bobby Morris 2
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Polynomials
Lesson Outline
We looked at the properties of polynomial functions and their graphs. We considered the degree, end-behavior, turning points, intercepts, and shape of a variety of polynomials.
Assignment
Test Tomorrow
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We are testing on polynomials tomorrow and then beginning a study of exponential and radical functions.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Unit Four: Romanticism and poetry
Lesson Outline
Continued with Unit Four material regarding romanticism and its poetic influences.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Essay
Lesson Outline
Completing short research essay.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
0
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Polynomial Functions
Lesson Outline
Properties of Polynomial Functions.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Bobby was absent.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Short research essay
Lesson Outline
To continue to work/complete full rough draft essay copy and then proofread.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Bobby was absent for today.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Polynomial Functions
Lesson Outline
We studied the properties of polynomial functions using graphs. We are building a library of functions and their properties.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We looked at graphs of polynomial functions and related their properties to the graphs. We looked at maximum and minimum points, turning points, intercepts, and intervals where they increase or decrease.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Research essay
Lesson Outline
Bobby worked on creating a working thesis and then began writing his rough draft. We will continue to work on this assignment with a due date next week.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Quadratic Functions
Lesson Outline
Graphs of quadratics are parabolas. Solving quadratic equations by factoring and completing the square were reviewed. Solving by graphing was also discussed.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
80
Lesson Comments
Bobby has a good understanding of quadratic functions. We will move on to study polynomial functions and their graphs.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Creating a strong thesis from a weaker one
Lesson Outline
Worked on using weak thesis statements and then finding three reasons to help create a strong thesis statement.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Systems of Equations
Lesson Outline
Solved systems using matrices. Discussed dependent and inconsistent systems.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
70
Lesson Comments
We solved several systems using determinants and several using the inverse of a matrix and matrix multiplication. We discussed inconsistent and dependent systems. We did some spreadsheet math involving matrices.