For each homework assignment, please be sure to do the following:
Follow the directions carefully. Keep in mind the importance of reading and understanding the problem before attempting to come up with a solution. Design a plan for solving before attempting to solve complex problems. Always remember to show and check your work, clearly communicate your thoughts, and justify your reasoning. If you happen to have trouble with a problem first look back to your notes and class work, then attempt the problem & write any questions you have for me regarding the problem and/or list reasons why you feel as you do regarding the problem. Be specific when describing what you do not understand so that I can understand your thought process & help you. Do not leave any problems blank. Please do not hesitate to see me for help as necessary. All assignments, unless otherwise noted, will be graded based on effort & number of problems attempted.
TenMarks Assignments Directions:
*Visit www.tenmarks.com and log in to access the assignment. If you misplaced your login information, please let me know as soon as possible. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions. You may want to complete some problems each night and save your work as you go. Also remember that you must review and correct your answers before the scores are submitted. Please remember to take your time with these assignments, and to use the hints & videos where available to your advantage (there is no limit on the number you can use per assignment). You can also reference your class notes to help you as necessary. I also strongly suggest that you show and complete your work on scrap paper.
General Study Strategies:
Some effective ways to study include the following:
- Look through your notes and the references online. Highlight what was important. Make a graphic organizer of the main ideas by rewriting the essential pieces along with example problems.
- Retry old homework/class work/review problems. When you are done, check your work. If you went wrong at all, identify where and why. See me to go over these problems as necessary.
- Make flashcards to review vocabulary, important ideas, rules, theorems, properties, etc.
~ Also remember to keep up with organizing your notebooks, binders, and/or folders.
Follow the directions carefully. Keep in mind the importance of reading and understanding the problem before attempting to come up with a solution. Design a plan for solving before attempting to solve complex problems. Always remember to show and check your work, clearly communicate your thoughts, and justify your reasoning. If you happen to have trouble with a problem first look back to your notes and class work, then attempt the problem & write any questions you have for me regarding the problem and/or list reasons why you feel as you do regarding the problem. Be specific when describing what you do not understand so that I can understand your thought process & help you. Do not leave any problems blank. Please do not hesitate to see me for help as necessary. All assignments, unless otherwise noted, will be graded based on effort & number of problems attempted.
TenMarks Assignments Directions:
*Visit www.tenmarks.com and log in to access the assignment. If you misplaced your login information, please let me know as soon as possible. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions. You may want to complete some problems each night and save your work as you go. Also remember that you must review and correct your answers before the scores are submitted. Please remember to take your time with these assignments, and to use the hints & videos where available to your advantage (there is no limit on the number you can use per assignment). You can also reference your class notes to help you as necessary. I also strongly suggest that you show and complete your work on scrap paper.
General Study Strategies:
Some effective ways to study include the following:
- Look through your notes and the references online. Highlight what was important. Make a graphic organizer of the main ideas by rewriting the essential pieces along with example problems.
- Retry old homework/class work/review problems. When you are done, check your work. If you went wrong at all, identify where and why. See me to go over these problems as necessary.
- Make flashcards to review vocabulary, important ideas, rules, theorems, properties, etc.
~ Also remember to keep up with organizing your notebooks, binders, and/or folders.
2017-18 School Year:
Foundations of Functions
- Notation
- Relations & Functions (Solutions)
- Domain & Range (Solutions)
- Analyzing, Writing, and Evaluating Functions (Solutions)
*Optional Extra Practice: Evaluating Functions Algebraically
*Solutions for Using Function Notation with Algebra Packet: pages 1, 2, and 3, page 4
- Function Operations
Function Operations
- Pre-Assessment
- Day 1: problems from Smartboard (solutions)
- Day 2: worksheet
- Day 3: these problems
- Function Composition HW
*Function Composition Crossword Puzzle and Solutions from class
- Function Operations from a Graph HW
Foundations of Functions Test Review: Problems | Solutions
Parent Functions
- Parent Functions
- Transformations of Functions (Check your solutions by clicking here, and be prepared to ask any questions before Monday's quiz!)
*Optional Extra Practice set 1
*Optional Extra Practice set 2
Even vs. Odd Functions
- Homework Problems
Transformations Quest Review: Problems (#7c only reflects over the x-axis!) | Extra Practice | Solutions | Video Hints
Linear Functions
*What do you remember" Survey
- Day 1 HW
- Day 2 HW
- Parallel & Perpendicular Relationships
- Graphing
- Designing a Model
- Graded Assignment
(Project Grade)
Absolute Value Functions
- Homework
(Complete on graph paper; let me know if you need some!)
Graphing Inequalities
- Homework
(Complete on graph paper; let me know if you need some!)
You may use this Desmos graphing calculator to CHECK any solutions to problems involving graphs. : )
TenMarks:
Each assignment will hold the weight of one "Homework Log box" essentially. Be sure to read the information about TenMarks Assignments Directions above!
A: Domain & Range of Functions and Domains of Functions (2 assignments): 12 questions correct = 100%
B: Comparing Characteristics of Functions: 4 questions correct = 100%
(the main focus this time around is slope, evaluating, and intervals of increasing/decreasing)
C: Evaluating Functions: 6 questions correct = 100%
D: Characteristics of Functions: 6 questions correct = 100%
E: Operations on Functions: 8 questions correct = 100%
F: The Nature of Functions & Transformations of Functions (2 assignments): 13 questions correct = 100%
(the main focus this time around is the transformations; we will work with even vs. odd in depth later this the year in the polynomials unit, but in general, even functions are symmetric about the y-axis, and odd functions are symmetric about the origin)
G: Graphs of Non-Polynomial Functions: 5 questions correct = 100%
(the main focus this time around is using the transformation rules to graph functions; we will work with piecewise functions later this year)
Foundations of Functions
- Notation
- Relations & Functions (Solutions)
- Domain & Range (Solutions)
- Analyzing, Writing, and Evaluating Functions (Solutions)
*Optional Extra Practice: Evaluating Functions Algebraically
*Solutions for Using Function Notation with Algebra Packet: pages 1, 2, and 3, page 4
- Function Operations
Function Operations
- Pre-Assessment
- Day 1: problems from Smartboard (solutions)
- Day 2: worksheet
- Day 3: these problems
- Function Composition HW
*Function Composition Crossword Puzzle and Solutions from class
- Function Operations from a Graph HW
Foundations of Functions Test Review: Problems | Solutions
Parent Functions
- Parent Functions
- Transformations of Functions (Check your solutions by clicking here, and be prepared to ask any questions before Monday's quiz!)
*Optional Extra Practice set 1
*Optional Extra Practice set 2
Even vs. Odd Functions
- Homework Problems
Transformations Quest Review: Problems (#7c only reflects over the x-axis!) | Extra Practice | Solutions | Video Hints
Linear Functions
*What do you remember" Survey
- Day 1 HW
- Day 2 HW
- Parallel & Perpendicular Relationships
- Graphing
- Designing a Model
- Graded Assignment
(Project Grade)
Absolute Value Functions
- Homework
(Complete on graph paper; let me know if you need some!)
Graphing Inequalities
- Homework
(Complete on graph paper; let me know if you need some!)
You may use this Desmos graphing calculator to CHECK any solutions to problems involving graphs. : )
TenMarks:
Each assignment will hold the weight of one "Homework Log box" essentially. Be sure to read the information about TenMarks Assignments Directions above!
A: Domain & Range of Functions and Domains of Functions (2 assignments): 12 questions correct = 100%
B: Comparing Characteristics of Functions: 4 questions correct = 100%
(the main focus this time around is slope, evaluating, and intervals of increasing/decreasing)
C: Evaluating Functions: 6 questions correct = 100%
D: Characteristics of Functions: 6 questions correct = 100%
E: Operations on Functions: 8 questions correct = 100%
F: The Nature of Functions & Transformations of Functions (2 assignments): 13 questions correct = 100%
(the main focus this time around is the transformations; we will work with even vs. odd in depth later this the year in the polynomials unit, but in general, even functions are symmetric about the y-axis, and odd functions are symmetric about the origin)
G: Graphs of Non-Polynomial Functions: 5 questions correct = 100%
(the main focus this time around is using the transformation rules to graph functions; we will work with piecewise functions later this year)
Self-Assessment Assignments
Being able to effectively evaluate your own practices is highly beneficial! Through doing so, you will prepare yourself for your future in this class, throughout the rest of your high school career, and even after high school! :) This assignment is optional, since you are maintaining a math journal. * How Are You Doing?! |
Tests, Quizzes, Reviews, and Projects
- Functions Quiz: What should you be able to do?! / Checklist! Review Stations & Solutions Review Game from 10/05 | Extra Review from 10/05 - Expect a "Quick Quiz" on transformations of parent functions (given the equation, be able to describe and graph the transformation, as well as state the domain and range; given a description of a transformation, be able to write the function rule) - Expect "Quick Quizzes" on the following topics: *Slope, y-intercepts, and writing equations to model situations *Parallel and Perpendicular Relationships *Graphing Lines (increasing, decreasing, vertical, and horizontal) - Linear Functions Quiz: Review Sheet | Answer Key - Expect a "Quick Quiz" on graphing absolute value functions, and identifying the functions' domains and ranges. - Graphing Quiz: You will be asked to graph inequalities and absolute value functions and inequalities, as well as identify if certain relations are graphed correctly. You should also know how to write an equation given the graph of a line or absolute value function. - Test Review Station Problems | Answer Key *Any in class review activities/games for tests (along with the solutions) will be posted after you experience them in class! Please also be aware that in math, there are MANY ways to solve pretty much any given problem! |