Key Topics Covered In Class: Today we did a review of how to solve a system using the matrix feature on the graphing calculator. We then played a Jeopardy review game (created and run by Nate!) to go over different topics for the final.
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Key Topics Covered In Class: We opened class by going over the practice test from yesterday. Students asked to see a few of the problems from this study sheet and those were done on the board and copied down. After student questions were answered, they then took the open notebook quiz on 8.3-8.4 This lasted approximately 55 minutes. To end class, we did a brief lesson on Ellipses (9.3). Ellipses and the process to transform the equation of an ellipse into standard form was compared and contrasted with that of a circle. We only had time for one example and will finish this section tomorrow.
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Key Topics Covered In Class: We opened class by going over the remaining material from 9.1-9.2: Circles. Our focus today was on transforming an equation into the standard form of a circle by completing the square on both x and y. Once in the standard form, we then identified the center, radius, and graphed. We then worked for 10 minutes on the assignment. We ended class by working on a practice quiz to prepare for tomorrow's open notebook quiz on 8.3-8.4. The practice quiz from today can also be used on tomorrow's quiz.
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Key Topics Covered In Class: The answers to last night's homework were projected using the Tablet. Students then selected three problems from this assignment and we went over them in great detail. To finish the class, we did the initial part of 9.1-9.2 (Circles). Today's focus was on generating the equation for a circle using the point (h,k) for the center and (x,y) for any point on the edge. We drew a right triangle within the circle and used the Pythagorean Theorem to generate our equation. I then wrote an equation for a circle up on the board and students identified the center and radius and graphed it. Finally, I wrote the center and the radius on the board and students wrote the equation to match the data. This material will be expanded upon tomorrow.
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