Mr. Alei's Math

Algebra 2

2012-02-27T17:00:00.000-07:00

We'll close out the third quarter this week with our test on power functions and move right into exponentials along with their inverse - logarithms! Be sure to turn in any late or missing assignments if you want credit before the unit ends. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 2/27/12

Mon & Tue 2/27 & 2/28: Review p. 466 #1-7 and #8-32 by 3
Wed & Thu 2/29 & 3/1: Chapter 6 Test
Fri 3/2: 7.1 p. 482 #8-23 by 3, 28-31 all, 35-38

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 2/26/12 1:26 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre Diploma Program Math

2012-02-27T16:00:00.000-07:00

Nice job folks, things are picking up well. More on quadratics, multi-rate problems, etc. And prepare for a field trip to the new campus to find the volume of the cistern! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 2/27/12

Due Tue 2/28/12: Ex 1: 73.3-74.4
Due Thu 3/1/12: Ex 1: 74.5-75.5
Due Fri 3/2/12: Ex 1: 76.1-77.2
Coming up...
Due Tue 3/6/12: Ex 1: 77.3-77.10

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. PreDP text links below.
Updated 2/27/12 10:27 pm-----------Edline

Standard Level - Year 1

2012-02-27T15:00:00.004-07:00

Two more weeks before spring break folks. We'll finish up logarithms and have our unit test on Friday, Mar 9 (yes, I know - it's not optimal!) You will need to practice these ideas thoroughly, even among the distractions. Q3 ends this Friday, so be sure any late work is in. I have listed HW for the next two weeks below to help you plan your time. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Weeks of 2/27/12 & 3/6/12

Mon 2/27/12:
4C.2: 1 col 3&4, 2&3 last col: Solve log equations
4D.1: 1all,2,3,4all,5deij,6cdgh: Natural logarithms
QB Practice: 1,2,4,5
Wed 2/29/12:
4D.2: 1-3, last col each, 4, 5bcefh: Laws of natural logs
4E: 1-3 last col of each: Solve logarithmic equations (w/calculator)
QB Practice 6A,8,10,13
Fri 3/2/12:
4F: 1cd,2bc,3,4,5: Change of base formula
QB Practice 3,7,9abc,12,15

Coming up next week...
Mon 3/5/12:
4G: 1bd,2bd,3,4,5,6: Graphs of logarithms
4H: 1,3,4-14 even: Solve growth & decay using logs
QB Practice 11,16
Wed 3/7/12: No Class - Dance-a-thon
Review 3C: p. 118
Review 4C: p. 141
Fri 3/9/12: Exp & Log Test
No HW - Spring Break

Items of interest for download:
Overall Algebra/Functions Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Functions Practice Problems
IB Series Practice Problems
IB Exponents & Logarithms Practice Problems
IB Transformation Practice Problems
IB Quadratic Practice Problems
IB Binomial Expansion Practice Problems
Class Notes - Ch 1: Functions
Class Notes - Ch 2: Sequences & Series
Class Notes - Ch 3: Exponentials
Class Notes - Ch 4: Logarithms

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 2/26/12 2:53 pm-----------Edline

Standard Level - Year 2

2012-02-27T14:00:00.002-07:00

We will finish our blitzreview of derivatives on Tuesday and move into integration on Thursday. Remember that the third quarter ends on Friday, so be sure to make up any missing work before then.

Also, don't forget, if you want to do another IA, be sure to see me. It must be completed prior to Spring Break (Mar 9) unless you have made specific arrangements with me. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 2/27/12

Tue 2/28/12:
18D-18F: Your choice: Various apps of derivatives
18G: #2-16 even (or more): Optimization problems
Review 19C: #1-7: Derivatives of exp and log
Review 20: #1-9: Derivatives of trig functions
(This review work can be spread over the next few weeks)
Thu 3/1/12:
21A: #1-3: Finding antiderivatives
21B: #1-4: Fundamental theorem
Fri 3/2/12:
21C.1: #2-11: Integration with & without boundary conditions

Items of interest for download:(See old posts for earlier items)
Overall Calculus Review Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Calculus Practice Problems
IB Calculus Practice MarkScheme
Calculus class notes

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 2/26/12 10:00 pm-----------Edline

High Level Year 1

2012-02-27T13:00:00.001-07:00

We will discuss the Continuous PDF Tests and the Algebra review problems on Tuesday, then begin work on Complex Numbers. Q3 ends Friday, one more week then Spring Break. Wow, time flies when you're having fun... See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 2/27/12

Tue 2/28/12:
15A.1: #1-4: Complex number diagrams
15A.2: #1-5: Conjugate pairs
15B.1: #1-9 (to mastery): Magnitude of complex numbers
Thu 3/1/12:
15B.2: #1-4: Adding complex numbers as vectors
15B.3: #1-5: Polar form and cis
Fri 3/2/12:
15B.4: #1-6: Working with cis
15B.5: #1-6: Working with arg
15B.6: #1-4: Conversions

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 2
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 3
Probability class notes
Random Variable class notes
Algebra Review Problems-----------MarkScheme

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. HL text links below.
Updated 2/27/12 10:20 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 2/20/12

2012-02-20T17:00:00.003-07:00

We'll finish up our work with inverse functions, roots and radicals this week with some graphing and solving equations. The Chapter 6 test will be next week so stay on top of things. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 2/20/12

Mon 2/20: C Block: No School - President's Day
Tue 2/21: I Block: 6.4b p. 443 #31-49 by 3
Wed & Thu 2/22 & 2/23: 6.5 p. 449 #3-33 by 3 and 35-38
Fri 2/24: 6.6 p.456 #3-51 by 3 and 56-60 all

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 2/19/12 12:26 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 2/20/12

2012-02-20T16:00:00.002-07:00

Nice job folks, things are picking up well. We'll do a little quiz on Tuesday, then move on to slightly more complexity. One step at a time. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 2/20/12

Due Tue 2/21/12: Ex 1: 70.7-71.6
Also Quiz 2 on Quadratics
Due Thu 2/23/12: Ex 1: 71.7-72.3
Due Fri 2/24/12: Ex 1: 72.4-74.1
Coming up...
Due Tue 2/28/12: Ex 1: 74.2-75.2

SL 1 - 2/20/12

2012-02-20T15:00:00.004-07:00

A quick quiz on Exponent ideas on Wednesday, then it's on to logs (no, not sawing logs...) As we work with these more, we'll be tackling the QB problems. Be sure to get really clear on the fundamentals. Notice that I have started a new class notes file on logarithms - available for download below. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 2/20/12

Mon 2/20/12: No class - President's day
Wed 2/22/12: Chapter 3 Exponentials Quiz
4A: 1all,2all,3col4,4all,5all,6efgh: Definition of Logarithms
Fri 2/24/12:
4B: 1dglp,2cdgh,3deij,4,5,6cdgk: Base 10 logs

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 2/19/12 5:05 pm-----------Edline

SL 2 - 2/20/12

2012-02-20T14:00:00.003-07:00

Welcome back folks. We're entering the home stretch! We'll start with a fast review of limits and derivatives, then slow it down some to cover integration. We should finish that shortly after Spring Break then we'll review other topics and do practice tests as time allows. Note that the HW assignments are flexible - do as many problems as you need to in order to remember the material. This may be more or less than the nominal assignment shown. Please come see me if you need more clarification about HW or about any of the ideas.

Don't forget, if you want to do another IA, be sure to see me. It must be completed prior to Spring Break (Mar 9) unless you have made specific arrangements with me. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 2/20/12

Tue 2/21/12:
16A: #2def,3def: Limits
16B: #1cd: Limits as asymptotes
Review 16C: As needed: Other introductory ideas
17B: #2: Review first principles
17C: #1aeim,2cf,4ace,6dh,7: Differentiating power rule
Thu 2/23/12:
17D.2: #1ad,2adg,3ace,4: Chain Rule
17E: #1ad,2bd,3: Product Rule
17F: #1cf,2bd,3,4: Quotient Rule
Fri 2/24/12:
17G: #5bd,6bd: Tangent and Normal lines
17H: #1bdf,2cf,3,4: Second derivatives
Review 17C: As needed: Other derivative problems
18A: #1-4: Time and motion
18B: #2-6 even or #1-7 odd: Other rates of change
18C.1: #1&3: Motion on a line
18C.2: #4: More motion on a line

Items of interest for download:(See old posts for earlier items)
Overall Calculus Review Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Calculus Practice Problems
Calculus class notes

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 2/20/12 3:05 pm-----------Edline

HL - 2/20/12

2012-02-20T13:00:00.006-07:00

More work on continuous probability distribution functions. There are not a lot of ideas, but we'll do lots of practice. See you in class,
Mr. Alei
Revised 2/21 after class discussion!

HL: Week of 2/20/12

Tue 2/21/12: Discuss Discrete exams, 29C.1 & C.2
HW: 29C.3: #1-4: Quantiles & k-Values – using inverse tables
HW: 29D: #1-7: Applications of Normal Distributions
Also work on QB Problems: I suggest #1-17 odd
Thu 2/23/12: Discuss 29C.3, 29D and QB problems as needed
HW: QB Problems #2-16 even
Review Set 29C as needed
Fri 2/24/12:
Test on Continuous Probability Distribution Functions

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. HL text links below.
Updated 2/21/12 3:56 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 2/13/12

2012-02-13T17:00:00.003-07:00

Now that we've looked at rational powers, we'll do a little more work with functions in general. Because of the Parent Teacher conferences late this week, and the ski trip last week, C and I block are out of synch. But we'll recover next week. Read the assignments below carefully - really only one topic this week - inverse functions (they work in rhyme...) See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 2/13/12

Mon 2/13: C Block: 6.4a p. 442 #4-19 by 3, 22-27 all
Tue 2/14: I Block: 6.3 p. 432 #3-33 by 3, 43, 45
Wed 2/15: C Block: 6.4b p. 443 #31-49 by 3
Thu 2/16: I Block: 6.4a p. 442 #4-19 by 3, 22-27 all (Short day - PTCs)
Fri 2/17: No Class - Parent Teacher Conferences

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 2/11/12 9:09 am---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 2/13/12

2012-02-13T16:00:00.002-07:00

More work on quadratics, parabolas, and simplifying radicals. Quizzes coming up will be in simplifying radicals and graphing parabolas. Keep it up. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 2/13/12

Due Tue 2/14/12: Ex 1: 69.3-70.1
Due Thu 2/16/12: Ex 1: 70.2-71.1
Due Fri 2/17/12: No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
Coming up...
Due Tue 2/21/12: Ex 1: 71.2-71.9

SL 1 - 2/13/12

2012-02-13T15:00:00.001-07:00

So we're winding down our work on exponents (should I say it's decaying?) and we'll finish up this week with a couple more ideas. Next week it's on to logs. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 2/13/12

Mon 2/13/12:
3H.1: #1-4 (note change from plan): Exponential growth
3H.2: #1-4 (note change from plan): Exponential decay
Wed 2/15/12:
3I: #1,3,47cd,8cd,9dh,10,12,14: The natural number “e”
Review Set 3C p. 118 (not on plan)
Fri 2/17/11: No Class - Parent Teacher Conferences

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 2/11/12 1:22 pm-----------Edline

SL 2 - 2/13/12

2012-02-13T14:00:00.001-07:00

We'll finish up with probability distribution functions this week with our test on Thursday. It will cover both discrete and continuous random variables. After that, we'll move on to calculus and then other review topics. Don't forget, if you want to do another IA, be sure to see me. It must be completed prior to Spring Break (Mar 9) unless you have made specific arrangements with me. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 2/13/12

Tue 2/14/12:
QB Problems #2-16 even
Review Set 24C p. 666
Thu 2/16/12: Short day
Discrete & Continuous Probability Distribution Functions Quiz
No HW
Fri 2/17/12: No Class - Parent Teacher Conferences

Coming up...
Tue 2/21/12: Begin calculus with review of limits and derivatives...

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 2
Probability class notes
Random Variable class notes

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 2/11/12 3:04 pm-----------Edline

HL - 2/13/12

2012-02-13T13:00:00.002-07:00

We'll finish discrete probability distributions this week with our test on Tuesday then move right on into continuous PDFs. I'll be pacing things based on how you're all feeling, so the plan below is definitely subject to change. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 2/13/12

Tue 2/14/12: Chapter Test - Discrete PDFs
We'll also discuss 29A and B in class as time allows. HW target is:
29A: Just read - no problems: Continuous Probability Density Functions
29B.1: #1-5: Normal distribution
29B.2: #1-3: Normal probabilities using calculator
Thu 2/16/12: Short day - we may not finish...
29C.1: #1-7: Standard Normal Distribution (Z) – w/tables & GDC
29C.2: #1-3: Standardizing any normal distribution
29C.3: #1-4: Quantiles & k-Values – using inverse tables
Fri 2/17/12: No Class - Parent Teacher Conferences

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. HL text links below.
Updated 2/11/12 2:01 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 2/6/12

2012-02-06T17:00:00.001-07:00

Good work on polynomials folks. We move on this week with a look at rational exponents as we begin to explore radical functions, inverses, and other important ideas. Be sure to get See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 2/6/12

Mon/Tue 2/6 & 7: 6.1 p. 417 #7-31 odd, 36-57 by 3, 60-62 all
Wed/Thu 2/8 & 9: 6.2 p. 424 #3-81 by 3 (a lot, but quick ones!)
Fri 2/10: 6.3 p. 432 #3-33 by 3, 43, 45

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 2/3/12 10:54 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 2/6/12

2012-02-06T16:00:00.001-07:00

More work on quadratics, parabolas, and simplifying radicals. Quizzes coming up will be in simplifying radicals and graphing parabolas. Keep it up. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 2/6/12

Due Tue 2/7/12: Ex 1: 67.5-68.6
Due Thu 2/9/12: Ex 1: 68.7-69.4
Due Fri 2/10/12: Ex 1: 69.5-70.3
Coming up...
Due Tue 2/14/12: Ex 1: 70.4-71.3

SL 1 - 2/6/12

2012-02-06T15:00:00.004-07:00

So things with exponents will get a little more complex this week, not so much because of exponents but because we'll be combining them with other ideas - notably factoring. I invite all of you to join the SL Lunch Bunch for some supported study time. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 2/6/12

Mon 2/6/12:
3E.2: 1cf,2cfi,3cef,4cdgh,5cfi,6: Factoring and simplifying
Wed 2/8/12:
3F: 1dhi,2dhlp,3c,4cf,5cf: Solving exponential equations
Fri 2/10/11:
3G: 1bdf,2all,4-6: Graphing exponentials

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 1/29/12 11:03 am-----------Edline

SL 2 - 2/6/12

2012-02-06T14:00:00.006-07:00

We'll finish up with continuous distributions this week by exploring the normal and standard normal distribution some more. But no calculus (yet) I promise. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 2/6/12

Tue 2/7/12:
24C.1: #1-6: Standard Normal Distribution (Z) – using tables
24C.2: #1-3: Standardizing any normal distribution
Thu 2/9/12:
24D: #1-4: Quantiles & k-Values – using inverse tables
24E: #1-9: Applications of Normal Distribution
Fri 2/10/12: Review in class
QB #1-15 odd, Review Set 23C (p. 644)

Coming up...
Tue 2/14/12: QB #2-16 even, Review Set 24C (p. 666)
Thu 2/16/12: Probability Unit Test

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 2/5/12 10:30 am-----------Edline

HL - 2/6/12

2012-02-06T13:00:00.003-07:00

We'll finish discrete probability distributions this week with some review and a test on Thursday then move right on into continuous PDFs. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 2/6/12

Tue 2/7/12: IB Practice 2 #1-21 (skip 2&4) (We'll also work on these in class)
Thu 2/9/12: Test on Discrete Probability Distributions
HW:
29A: Just read - no problems: Continuous Probability Density Functions
29B.1: #1-5: Normal distribution
29B.2: #1-3: Normal probabilities using calculator
Fri 2/10/12:
29C.1: #1-7: Standard Normal Distribution (Z) – using tables & calculator
29C.2: #1-3: Standardizing any normal distribution
29C.3: #1-4: Quantiles & k-Values – using inverse tables

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. HL text links below.
Updated 2/5/12 9:26 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 1/30/12

2012-01-30T17:00:00.001-07:00

This week we will finish our work with polynomials with some review and the Chapter 5 test. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 1/30/12

Mon/Tue 1/30 & 1/31: Ch 5 Review p. 402 #3-39 by 3
See notes for a summary of ideas.
Wed/Thu 2/1 & 2: Chapter 5 Test (No HW)
Fri 2/3: No Class - Teacher Inservice

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 1/29/12 12:39 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 1/30/12

2012-01-30T16:00:00.001-07:00

More work on quadratics, linear programming, and the like folks. Keep it up. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 1/30/12

Due Tue 1/31/12: Ex 1: 65.5-66.3
Due Thu 2/2/12: Ex 1: 66.4-67.4
Due Fri 2/3/12: No School - Teacher Inservice

Coming up...
Due Tue 2/7/12: Ex 1: 67.5-68.6

SL 1 - 1/30/12

2012-01-30T15:00:00.002-07:00

This week we will move on to discuss exponential functions, beginning with a review of exponents themselves. Many of the ideas rely on your algebra 2 skills with factoring and simplifying. If you need to brush up on those, please be sure to do so. I am happy to work with you one-on-one and/or give you some extra practice. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 1/30/12

Mon 1/30/12:
3C: #1ijk,3ijk,4deij,7cdgh,8deij,9de,10cdgh,11cdgh: Exponent laws
Wed 2/1/12:
3D: #1deij,3deij,4defg,5deij and 3E.1: 1cfi,2cfil: Rational exponents
Fri 2/3/11: No class - Teacher Inservice

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 1/29/12 11:03 am-----------Edline

SL 2 - 1/30/12

2012-01-30T14:00:00.001-07:00

Moving on with probability distributions, this week we'll finish up with discrete distribution by considering the binomial distribution (again). Then we'll move right into continuous distributions with the famous Normal Curve. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 1/30/12

Tue 1/31/12:
23D: #1-7: Binomial Distributions
24A: #1-5: Continuous Probability Density Functions
Thu 2/2/12:
24B.1: #1-9: Normal Distributions
24B.2: #1-3: Probabilities from Normal Distributions w/calculator
Fri 1/27/12: No School - Teacher Inservice

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 1/29/12 4:02 pm-----------Edline

HL - 1/30/12

2012-01-30T13:00:00.004-07:00

Some more work this week with discrete probability distributions, possibly including the Poisson Distribution. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 1/30/12

Tue 1/31/12:
28D.2: #1-9: Expected value and var of discrete RV
28D.3: #1-5: Expected value & var of aX + b
If we complete the above in class, then the HW will be moving on to:
28E.1: #1-5: Binomial distribution
28E.2: #1-5: Mean & SD of Binomial RV
Thu 2/2/12: Depending on progress, some combination of
28E.1: #1-5: Binomial distribution
28E.2: #1-5: Mean & SD of Binomial RV
...and...
28F: #1-10: Poisson distribution
Fri 2/3/12: No School - Teacher Inservice

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. HL text links below.
Updated 1/29/12 9:18 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 1/23/12

2012-01-23T17:00:00.004-07:00

This week we will finish our work with polynomials with more on the Fundamental Theorem and techniques for fitting curves to data. Our Chapter 5 test will be a week from Wed/Thu so it's a good time to begin reviewing. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 1/23/12

Mon 1/23: C Block only: 5.7 p. 383 #4-49 by 3, 59
Tue 1/24: I Block only: 5.7(b) p. 384 #34-49 by 3, 59-61
Wed/Thu 1/25&26: 5.8 p. 390 #3-27 by 3, 39, 40 (Must have graphs!)
Fri 1/27: 5.9 p. 397 #4-28 by 3

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 1/22/12 10:41 am---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 1/23/12

2012-01-23T16:00:00.002-07:00

More work on quadratics folks. Keep it up. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 1/23/12

Due Tue 1/24/12: Quadratic factoring Quiz
Quadratic Factoring handout
Ex 1: 65.6,65.7,65.8,65.9,66.1,66.2,66.3,66.4
Due Thu 1/26/11: Ex 1: 66.5,66.6,66.7,67.1,67.2,67.3,67.4,67.5
Due Fri 1/27/11: Factor by Grouping Quiz
Ex 1: 67.6,68.1,68.2,68.3,68.4,68.5,68.6,68.7

Coming up...
Due Tue 1/31/11: Ex 1: 68.8,68.9,68.10,69.1,69.2,69.3,69.4,69.5

SL 1 - 1/23/12

2012-01-23T15:00:00.008-07:00

After we discuss series on Monday, we'll finish up Chapter 2 this week and take our Ch 1&2 test on Friday. For extra practice, work on the IB Practice Problems from the Functions and Series handouts. Remember that the dates below are when homework is assigned. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 1/23/12

Mon 1/23/12:
2E.2: #1d,2bc,4-12 even (change from plan): Arithmetic series
2E.3: #1cd,2cd,3,4c,6: Geometric series
2E.4: #2,3,5,6,7: Sum of infinite Geometric series
Wed 1/25/12:
Review Set 1C: all (p. 68)
Review Set 2C: all (p. 91) (...or...IB Series Practice)
Fri 1/27/11: Chapter 1-2 Test
Also HW:
3A: #1-2: Exponential notation
3B: #1-6: Evaluating powers - Negative bases

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 1/23/12 1:20 pm-----------Edline

SL 2 - 1/23/12

2012-01-23T14:00:00.004-07:00

Well, we didn't quite make it to the quiz last Friday, so it'll be on Tuesday. After that we'll immediately jump into random variables and probability distributions. See me Monday if you have any questions before the test. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 1/23/12

Tue 1/24/12: Chapter 15 Test
Also HW: 23A: #1-4: Discrete vs. random, variable notation
Thu 1/26/12:
23B: #1-11: Discrete distributions
Fri 1/27/12:
23C: #1-14: Expectation

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 1/22/12 3:44 pm-----------Edline

HL - 1/23/12

2012-01-23T13:00:00.007-07:00

Good work on probability! You'll all probably do well on our chapter test on Monday, then we'll move on to probability distributions and random variables(probably). See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 1/23/12

Tue 1/24/12: Chapter 18 Test
Also HW: 28A: #1-4: Discrete vs. random, variable notation
Thu 1/26/12:
28B: #1-12: Discrete distributions
Fri 1/27/12:
28C: #1-9: Expectation
28D.1: #1-9: Measures of RVs - mean, var, SD, median, mode

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. HL text links below.
Updated 1/22/12 1:58 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 1/16/12

2012-01-16T17:00:00.006-07:00

This week we get into the nitty gritty of really understanding more complex polynomials. There is a lot that has been done in this area and though we are only touching the surface, there are some interesting results. This week will really test and strengthen your basic algebra skills too, so be thorough. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 1/16/12

Mon 1/16: No School MLK. C block does not meet
Tue 1/17: I Block only: 5.6(a) p. 374 #3-17 odd
Wed 1/18: C Block only: 5.6 p. 374 #3-36 by 3
Thu 1/19: I Block only: 5.6(b) p. 374 #19-35 odd
Fri 1/20: I Block only: 5.7(a) p. 383 #4-31 by 3

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting.
Updated 1/22/12 7:20 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 1/16/12

2012-01-16T16:00:00.003-07:00

Hope you all had a nice break. We'll explore factoring some this week, as well as continuing our problem solving work. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 1/16/12

Due Tue 1/17/12: Ex 1: 61.2,61.3,61.4,62.1,62.2,62.3,62.4,62.5
Due Thu 1/19/11: Ex 1: 62.6,62.7,62.8,62.9,63.1,63.2,63.3,63.4
Due Fri 1/20/11: Ex 1: 63.5,63.6,63.7,64.1,64.2,64.3,64.4,64.5

Coming up...
Due Tue 1/17/11: Ex 1: 64.6,64.7,64.8,64.9,65.1,65.2,65.3,65.4

SL 1 - 1/16/12

2012-01-16T15:00:00.007-07:00

A little break at the beginning of the week then onward with sequences and series. Please come and see me if you have questions as these breaks tend to chop thing up and make it hard to stay on top of the ideas. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 1/16/12

Mon 1/16/12: No class. MLK Day
Assigned Wed 1/18/12:
2D.1: 1,3bcd,4,7,8,9c,10bc
2D.2: 3,5,6,8,10
2D.3: 1,2
Assigned Fri 1/20/11:
2E.1: 1def,2cd,3,4
2E.2: 1d,2bc,4-12 even (change in plan)
2E.3: 1cd,2cd,3,4c,6
2E.4: 2,3,5,6,7

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 1/16/12 10:04 am-----------Edline

SL 2 - 1/16/12

2012-01-16T14:00:00.005-07:00

OK folks, we're closing in on the end of the first part of probability. We'll have a quiz on it this Friday. Come in and see me if you need any clarification. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 1/16/12

Tue 1/17/12:
15K: #1-8: Independent events
IB Practice #13,15
Thu 1/19/12:
Review Sets 15ABCD: Choose 3 (challenging) problems from each section.
Fri 1/20/12: Ch 15 Quiz
23A: #1-4: Discrete Random Variables (no lecture)

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
Probability class notes

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below.
Updated 1/16/12 5:41 pm-----------Edline

HL - 1/16/12

2012-01-16T13:00:00.004-07:00

Continued kudos as we get into more complexity. A couple more ideas this week, along with some more practice and clarity on what we've been doing. We'll take the unit test for probability next Tuesday. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 1/16/12

Tue 1/17/12:
18K: #1-8: Probabilities w/Permutations & Combinations – (More Ch 8)
IB Practice #4,5,6,8,10,15
Thu 1/19/12:
18L: #1-11: Bayes Theorem
Fri 1/20/12: Review for test...
Review 18A-18D: Select 3 minimum from each section
IB Practice #3,7,9,11,13

Coming up...
Tue 1/24/11: Unit Test on Probability

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
Probability class notes

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. HL text links below.
Updated 1/16/12 1:21 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 1/9/12

2012-01-09T17:00:00.005-07:00

OK, onward and upward. This week we continue with polynomials. We'll review graphing them, then look at adding, subtracting, multiplying and factoring them. We'll finish the week with dividing polynomials and a couple famous theorems. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 1/9/12

Mon/Tue 1/9&10: 5.3 p. 349 #8-35 by 3,38-46 even, 60
Also in class: Exponent Property Quiz
Wed/Thu 1/11&12: 5.4 p. 357 #4-46 by 3, #52-60 even
Fri 1/13: 5.5 p. 366 #12-33 by 3, 42-44 all

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. Updated 1/7/12 5:09 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 1/9/12

2012-01-09T16:00:00.003-07:00

More work on quadratics and problem solving. Also watch for quizzes in class. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 1/9/12

Due Tue 1/10/12: Ex 1: 59.2,59.3,59.4,59.5,59.6,59.7,59.8,60.1
Also in class: Quiz on special patterns of binomial products.
Due Thu 1/12/11: Ex 1: 60.2,60.3,60.4,60.5,60.6,60.7,60.8,60.9
Due Fri 1/13/11: Ex 1: 61.1,61.2,61.3,61.4,62.1,62.2,62.3,62.4

Coming up...
Due Tue 1/17/11: Ex 1: 62.5,62.6,62.7,62.8,62.9,63.1,63.2,63.3

SL 1 - 1/9/12

2012-01-09T15:00:00.009-07:00

Firstly, apologies for the rushed class on Friday. We'll take some time Monday to review sign diagrams and be sure everyone is clear. Then we'll move on to the reciprocal function, asymptotes, and inverses to finish up Chapter 1. Please note that I have changed the listings below to indicate the date that the HW is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. Again, please note that this may change in class so check with me or a classmate if you miss a class. See you then,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 1/9/12

Assigned Mon 1/9/12:
1F: #1-2: Reciprocal Function
1G: #1a-d: Asymptotes
IB Practice #1,2a,3*,4*,5b,6a,8b
Assigned Wed 1/11/12:
1H: 2,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,14: Inverse functions
Assigned Fri 1/13/11:
2A: 1,2cfi,3,4def: Number patterns
2B: 1dh,2,3: Number sequences
2C: 2,3,5,7def,8cd,9a,11: Arithmetic sequences

SL 2 - 1/9/12

2012-01-09T14:00:00.006-07:00

Great work folks - our pace is going very well and hopefully so is the understanding. Things get quite a bit more complex this week (at least for me!) so we'll slow it down a little. We'll look at binomial probabilities, sets, Venn diagrams and conditional probability. Also note that I have changed the listings below to indicate the date that the HW is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. Again, this is all subject to change based on our progress in class. See you then,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 1/9/12

Assigned Tue 1/10/12:
15H: #1-9: Binomial probabilities
Assigned Thu 1/12/12:
15I.1: #1-9: Set notation
15I.2: #1-3: Venn diagrams
Assigned Fri 1/13/12:
15J: #1-11: Laws of probability, conditional probability
IB Practice #4,7,9,10,11,12,14

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
Probability class notes

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. SL text links below. Updated 1/14/12 12:30 pm-----------Edline

HL - 1/9/12

2012-01-09T13:00:00.006-07:00

Great work folks - our pace is going very well and hopefully so is the understanding. Things get quite a bit more complex this week (at least for me!) so we'll slow it down just a little. We'll look at sets, Venn diagrams and conditional probability on Tue & Thu, then take a little digression into permutations and combinations on Friday. Note that Friday's HW is not listed on your unit plan. Download the new one below if you want an updated copy. Also note that I have changed the listings below to indicate the date that the HW is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. Again, this is all subject to change based on our progress in class. See you then,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 1/9/12

Assigned Tue 1/10/12: (Due is 18G: Binomial Probabilities)
18H.1: #1-9: Set notation
18H.2: #1-3: Venn diagrams
18I: #1-13: Laws of probability, conditional probability
Assigned Thu 1/12/12:
IB Practice #4,5,6,8,10,15
18J: #1-10: Independent events
Assigned Fri 1/13/12: ...Digression to Chapter 8!
8A: #2,4,6,7,8: Product Principle
8B: #1: Counting paths
8C: #5efgh,6efgh: Factorial notation
8D: #4 & 6-14ev or 7-15odd: Permutations
8E: #1&2-18ev or 3-19odd: Combinations

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
Probability class notes

The fine print: See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. Dates above are when homework is assigned. It is always due on the following class meeting. HL text links below. Updated 1/8/12 9:47 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 1/2/12

2012-01-02T17:00:00.002-07:00

Welcome to 2012 folks. I hope you all had a restful holiday, full of joy and time doing the things you love to do. We'll start in this semester with work on Chapter 5 - Polynomials. A bit more complex than quadratics, but many of the same principles apply. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 1/2/12

Mon 1/2/12: No School - C: block will not meet
Tue 1/3/12: I Block will work in class. No HW
Wed/Thu 1/4&5: 5.1 p. 333 #5-35 by 3, 49, 52
Fri 1/6: 5.2 p. 341 #4-46 by 3, 58

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 1/2/12 7:01 am---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 1/2/12

2012-01-02T16:00:00.001-07:00

Welcome to 2012 folks. I hope you all had a restful holiday, full of joy and time doing the things you love to do. We'll continue on exploring quadratics and other ideas as we head into the second part of the year. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 1/2/12

Tue 1/3/12: Ex 1: 57.2,57.3,57.4,57.5,57.6 (In class)
Due Thu 1/5/11: Ex 1: 57.7,58.1,58.2,58.3,58.4,58.5,58.6,58.7
Due Fri 1/6/11: Ex 1: 58.8,58.9,58.10,59.1,59.2,59.3,59.4,59.5

Coming up...
Due Tue 1/10/11: Ex 1: 59.6,59.7,59.8,60.1,60.2,60.3,60.4,60.5

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 1/2/12 12:11 pm-----------Edline

SL 1 - 1/2/12

2012-01-02T15:00:00.002-07:00

Welcome to 2012 folks. I hope you all had a restful holiday, full of joy and time doing the things you love to do. We'll move into Algebra and Functions next which I hope will feel somewhat familiar. Our pacing will vary a lot with what happens in class, so this page may not be perfectly accurate! Rather, I'll post a general target for what is coming up and we'll discuss details in class. See you then,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 1/2/12

Mon 1/2/12: No class.
Due Wed 1/5/12: Nothing due. Will return finals & IAs
Due Fri 12/9/11:
1A: #1-4: Functions & relations
1B: #2ace,5all,6,9,11: Function notation
1C: #1adghi,2,3all,4jkl: Domain & Range
1D: #1-4: Composite functions

Items of interest for download:
Overall Algebra/Functions Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Functions Practice Problems
IB Series Practice Problems
IB Exponents & Logarithms Practice Problems
Class Notes - Ch 1: Functions

See sidebar for links to previous assignments. SL text links below.
Updated 1/2/12 9:12 am

SL 2 - 1/2/12

2012-01-02T14:00:00.009-07:00

Welcome to 2012 folks. I hope you all had a restful holiday, full of joy and time doing the things you love to do. We'll move on into probability next which I hope to finish a couple weeks before spring break. Our pacing will vary a lot with what happens in class, so this page may not be perfectly accurate! Rather, I'll post a general target for what is coming up and we'll discuss details in class. See you then,
Mr. Alei

SL2: Week of 1/2/12

Due Tue 1/3/12: Nothing is due as we are returning from break.
Due Thu 1/5/12:
15A: Opener problem, #1-4: Vocabulary, experimental probability
15.B: #1-3: Sample space, Tree diagram
15C.1: #1,3,5,6,7: Theoretical probability, complementary events
15C.2: #1-3: #Using grid diagrams
Due Fri 12/9/11:
15D: #1-3: Tables of outcomes
15E.1: #1-6: Compound events, independent events
15E.2: #1-4: Dependent events
Also begin
15F: #1-6: Tree diagrams
15G: #1-9: Sampling with and without replacement

Coming up... Due Tue 1/10/12:
IB Practice #1,2,3,5,6,8,16
15H: #1-9: Binomial probabilities (maybe)

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
Probability class notes

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section. SL Text Links below.
Updated 1/5/12 11:39 am-----------Edline

HL - 1/2/12

2012-01-02T13:00:00.003-07:00

HL: Week of 1/2/12

Due Tue 1/3/12: Nothing is due as we are returning from break.
Due Thu 1/5/12:
18A: Opener, 1-4: Vocabulary, experimental probability
18.B: #1-3: Sample space, Tree diagrams
18C.1: #1, 3, 5, 6, 7: Theoretical probability, complementary events.
18C.2: #1-3: Using grid diagrams
Due Fri 12/9/11:
18D.1: #1-6: Compound events, independent events
18D.2: #1-4: Dependent events
18E: #1-5: Tree diagrams
18F: #1-9: Sampling with and without replacement

Coming up... Due Tue 1/10/12:
IB Practice #1,2,9,12
18H: #1-9: Binomial probabilities

Items of interest for download:
Overall Stat/Prob Unit Plan (HW assignments).
IB Probability Practice Problems Set 1
Probability class notes

See sidebar for links to previous assignments. HL text links below.
Updated 1/5/12 11:46 am-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 12/12/11

2011-12-12T17:00:00.004-07:00

All done except your final exam folks. Be sure to get any and all missing/absent/late work in by the end of the day Monday, Dec 12. Anything unaccounted for after that time will receive a zero unless you have a written agreement with me.

The study guide for the final is available here. The final will be a subset of these problems with different numbers. The final does not cover Chapter 4 and you may use an 8.5"x11" handwritten crib sheet.

Have a great holiday. I hope you all have plenty of rest, good food, time with friends, family, and fun and come back in January with renewed energy.
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 12/12/11

Mon 12/12: Friday Schedule
Review in class & return Ch 4 Tests.
Tue 12/13: Math finals 10:20-11:50 am

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 12/11/11 7:31 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 12/12/11

2011-12-12T16:00:00.002-07:00

All done except your final exam folks. Be sure to get any and all missing/absent/late work in by the end of the day Monday, Dec 12. Anything unaccounted for after that time will receive a zero unless you have a written agreement with me.

In preparation for the exam, I would encourage you to look over your notes and try to summarize the big ideas. The better more you do in advance, the better you will perform on the final.

Have a great holiday. I hope you all have plenty of rest, good food, time with friends, family, and fun and come back in January with renewed energy.
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 12/5/11

Mon 12/12: Friday Schedule. Review in class.
Tue 12/13: Math finals 10:20-11:50 am

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 12/11/11 7:42 am-----------Edline

SL 1 - 12/12/11

2011-12-12T15:00:00.006-07:00

All done except your final exam folks. Be sure to get any and all missing/absent/late work in by the end of the day Monday, Dec 12. Anything unaccounted for after that time will receive a zero unless you have a written agreement with me.

In preparation for the exam, I would encourage you to do all the problems on the handout that I gave out (Download here) as well as looking over your vector tests and quizzes.

Have a great holiday. I hope you all have plenty of rest, good food, time with friends, family, and fun and come back in January with renewed energy.
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 12/12/11

Mon 12/12: Friday Schedule. Review in class.
Tue 12/13: Math finals 10:20-11:50 am

Matrix notes from class are available here.

See sidebar for links to previous assignments. SL text links below.
Updated 12/11/11 7:34 pm-----------Edline

SL 2 - 12/12/11

2011-12-12T14:00:00.002-07:00

Gee, nothing to do but relax this week. I'll return your Statistics Unit Tests on Monday and then you're home free until January.

Have a great holiday. I hope you all have plenty of rest, good food, time with friends, family, and fun and come back in 2012 with renewed energy.
Mr. Alei

SL 2: Week of 12/12/11

Mon 12/12: Friday Schedule. Return Stats tests

See sidebar for links to previous assignments. SL text links below.
Updated 12/11/11 7:37 pm-----------Edline

HL - 12/12/11

2011-12-12T13:00:00.003-07:00

All done except your final exam folks. Be sure to get any and all missing/absent/late work in by the end of the day Monday, Dec 12. Anything unaccounted for after that time will receive a zero unless you have a written agreement with me.

In preparation for the exam, I would encourage you to review your vector and matrix tests and quizzes. You may have the HL formula sheet as assistance.

Have a great holiday. I hope you all have plenty of rest, good food, time with friends, family, and fun and come back in January with renewed energy.
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 12/5/11

Mon 12/12: Friday Schedule. Review in class.
Tue 12/13: Math finals 10:20-11:50 am

See sidebar for links to previous assignments. HL text links below.
Updated 12/11/11 7:45 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 12/5/11

2011-12-05T17:00:00.005-07:00

Snow update: Due to missing C block on Monday, I will not include section 4.10 in the Chapter 4 test on Friday. However, barring more snow, I still intend to give the exam. Note that there is link to the study guide for the semester final included below. Be sure to get any missing or late work into me by this Friday at the latest to be included in your semester grade. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 12/5/11

Mon/Tue 12/5&6: 4.10 p 312 #3-39 by 3
Wed/Thu 12/7&12/8: Review p. 318 #3-39 by 3, #45-47 all
Fri 12/9: Chapter 4 Test (No HW over break)

Coming up...Math Semester Final Tuesday, 12/13
The final will consist of a selection of some of the problems included in the Study Guide, available for download here.

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 12/5/11 4:40 pm---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 12/5/11

2011-12-05T16:00:00.001-07:00

We'll move on with more problem solving and work on quadratics. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 12/5/11

Due Tue 12/6/29/11: Ex 1: 55.1,55.2,55.3,55.4,55.5,55.6,55.7,56.1
Due Thu 12/8/11: Ex 1: 56.2,56.3,56.4,56.5,56.6,56.7,56.8,56.9
Due Fri 12/9/11: Ex 1: 57.1,57.2,57.3,57.4,57.5,57.6,57.7,58.1

Coming up...
Due Tue 12/13/11: Semester Final

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 12/4/11 10:28 am-----------Edline

SL 1 - 12/5/11

2011-12-05T15:00:00.007-07:00

Snow update: As a result of the missed class today, I have decided to merge together our Matrix Unit Test (previously scheduled for this Friday) and our Semester Final. Thus, we will have only one exam, on Tuesday the 13th from 10:20-11:50 am. Think of it as an extended unit test. Most of the problems will be matrix problems, with a few vector problems to round things out. You can use the SL formula sheet that is available here during the test. Note that it includes formulae for the determinant and inverse of a 2x2 matrix and for the determinant of a 3x3 matrix. If there are inverses of a 3x3, you will be allowed to use a calculator (the IB standard for SL). There are also a few vector equations on that sheet that are worth reviewing (eg. dot product and angle between vectors...)

In preparation for the exams, I would encourage you to do all the problems on the handout that I gave out as well as finishing up the H& H section 11.E assignment. See you Wednesday,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 12/5/11

Due Mon 12/5/11: Snow Day!
Due Wed 12/7/11: H&H: 11C.3,11D.1&2
Matrix Practice #4-7
Fri 12/9/11: H&H: 11E#1-8
Matrix Practice #8-11

Coming up...
Tue 12/13/11: Matrix Unit Test/Semester Final.

Matrix notes from class are available here.

See sidebar for links to previous assignments. SL text links below.
Updated 12/5/11 3:28 pm

SL 2 - 12/5/11

2011-12-05T14:00:00.003-07:00

We're moving along very well folks and it looks like we may be able to use the "Quiz" that I had scheduled for Friday as our Statistics Unit test since we'll be finished with the unit. We'll see how things go on Monday. In any case, we just have two more ideas before finishing up - variance and standard deviation, a couple core statistical concepts. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 2: Week of 12/5/11

Due Tue 12/6/11:
14D: #1-7 Odd
14E: #1,2,3
Due Thu 12/8/11:
14F.1: #1,3,5-9 (#1 by hand, rest can use calculator)
14F.2: #2
14F.3: #3,4,5
14G: 1,3,4
Due Fri 12/2/11: Review problems as needed
Statistics Unit Quiz/Test

Stat/Prob Unit Plan
IB Stats Practice Problems
Class notes

See sidebar for links to previous assignments. SL text links below.
Updated 12/3/11 9:43 pm-----------Edline

HL - 12/5/11

2011-12-05T13:00:00.003-07:00

So just one more idea about standard deviation, a bit more practice, then our Statistics Unit test on Friday. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 12/5/11

Due Tue 12/6/11:
17F.1: #1,3,5-9: Variance, S.D. Do #1 by hand, can use calculator for others.
17F.2: #1-3: Sample vs. population, statistics vs. parameters.
17F.3: #3,4,5: SD for grouped data
Due Thu 12/8/11:
17G: #1,3,4: Standard deviation and the Normal Distribution
All HL Stats Practice Problems
Due Fri 12/9/11: Review problems as needed
Statistics Unit Quiz/Test

Stat/Prob Unit Plan
IB Stats Practice Problems
Statistics class notes

See sidebar for links to previous assignments. HL text links below.
Updated 12/3/11 10:06 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 11/28/11

2011-11-28T17:00:00.002-07:00

Welcome back. I hope you all had a restful and fun Thanksgiving break. We have two more weeks of instruction before finals and winter break and there are three more big ideas about quadratics. So stay focused this week and next as we close out the unit. Our unit test will be next week and then we will have a comprehensive final during the last week of the semester.
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 11/28/11

Mon/Tue 11/28&29: 4.7 p. 288 #3-57 by 3
Wed/Thu 11/30&12/1: 4.8 p.296 #3-48 by 3
Fri 12/2: 4.7 p. 290 #62-66 all and 4.8 p 298 #68-72 all

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 11/27/11 9:48 am---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 11/28/11

2011-11-28T16:00:00.002-07:00

Welcome back folks. I hope you had a restful and fun Thanksgiving break. As we move forward I'd like to move our problem solving practice to the Exeter Math 1 book which you can download here. We will also continue working on algebra review, and may begin doing some practice from our Algebra 2 book. It's also available on the web here. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 11/28/11

Due Tue 11/29/11: Nothing due
Due Thu 12/1/11: Ex 1: 54.1,54.2,54.3,54.4,54.5,54.6,54.7,54.8
Due Fri 12/2/11: Ex 1: 54.9,54.10,54.11,55.1,55.2,55.3,55.4,55.5

Coming up...
Due Tue 12/6/11: Ex 1: 55.6,55.7,56.1,56.2,56.3,56.4,56.5,56.6

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/27/11 9:58 pm-----------Edline

SL 1 - 11/28/11

2011-11-28T15:00:00.011-07:00

Welcome back. I hope you all had a restful and fun Thanksgiving break and are feeling good about your IA results. With that behind us, we'll move on to matrices. We'll use mostly the H&H book which is available online here.

A note: this unit will go by fast - just two weeks on it. I will present the bulk of the information on Monday and Wednesday this week. The remaining time will be practicing, clarifying concepts, and review. Our matrix unit test will be on Friday, Dec 9. See you in class.
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 11/28/11

Due Mon 11/28/11: Internal Assessments
Due Wed 11/30/11: Ex 3: 13.2,13.3,13.4,14.2,14.3,14.8,15.5,15.9
H&H:11B.7 #1-7
Due Fri 12/2/11: H&H:11B.8 #1-7, Matrix Practice #1-3

Coming up...
Due Mon 12/5/11: H&H :11C.3,11D.1&2, Matrix Practice #4-7

Matrix notes from class are available here.

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/28/11 1:59 pm

SL 2 - 11/28/11

2011-11-28T14:00:00.006-07:00

Welcome back folks. I hope you had a restful and fun Thanksgiving break and feel good about your IA experience. We'll discuss the problem some on Tuesday, then move right into our next unit - Statistics. We'll work from Haese & Harris which I have uploaded to the internet (here) in case you don't have your hard copy. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 2: Week of 11/28/11

Due Tue 11/29/11: Internal Assessments
Due Thu 12/1:
14A Opener, #3,4: Vocab, histograms, freq. tables, stem and leaf
14B.1 #3,5,8,9,11,12,14,15,16: Mean,median,mode,skew,outlier,bimodal
Due Fri 12/2/11:
14B.2 #2,4,5,7,8,10: Cumulative frequency, summarized data
14B.3 #2,3: Use midpoint of range ranges (classes)

Coming up...
Due Tue 12/6/11:
14C.1 #2,4,5: Range, quartiles, IQR
14C.2 #2,3,6: Box & Whisker

Stat/Prob Unit Plan
IB Stats Practice Problems
Class notes

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/20/11 10:47 am-----------Edline

HL 1 - 11/28/11

2011-11-28T13:00:00.016-07:00

Welcome back folks. I hope you had a restful and fun Thanksgiving break and feel good about your IA experience. We'll go through the problem some on Tuesday, then move right into our next unit - Statistics. We'll work from Haese & Harris which I have uploaded to the internet (here) in case you don't have your hard copy. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 11/28/11

Due Tue 11/29/11: Internal Assessments
Due Thu 12/1:
17A Opener, #3,4: Vocab, histograms, frequency tables, stem and leaf
17B.1 #3,5,8-13: Mean, median, mode, skew, outlier, bimodal
Due Fri 12/2/11:
17B.2 #2,4,5,6,8,10,12,13: Summarized data
17B.3 #2,3: Use midpoint of range for data in ranges (classes)

Coming up...
Due Tue 12/6/11:
17C #1-5 Cumulative Frequency, ogive
17D.1 #2,4,5: Range, quartiles, IQR
17D.2 #2,3,4,6-8: Box & Whisker & Percentiles

Stat/Prob Unit Plan
IB Stats Practice Problems
Class notes

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/27/11 4:00 pm-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 11/21/11

2011-11-21T17:00:00.003-07:00

One more idea about complex numbers and a bit of practice and then it's on to Thanksgiving Break. There have been a lot of absences lately - be sure to get your missing work handed in. Also, don't forget the perfect squares quiz this week! See you in class!
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 11/21/11

Mon/Tue 11/21&22: 4.6(b) p. 280 #34-56 even 59, 60, 68
Also: Speed Quiz on perfect squares from 10-20!
Those who finish in class will have no HW over the T-day break!
Wed-Fri 11/23-25: Thanksgiving Break!

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 11/20/11 10:17 am---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 11/21/11

2011-11-21T16:00:00.002-07:00

Nothing new this week. We'll have our midterm exam on Tuesday. Stop in and see me on Monday if you need any guidance. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 11/21/11

Tue 11/22/11: Mid-Term Exam
Wed-Fri 11/23-25: Thanksgiving Break!

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/20/11 10:36 am-----------Edline

SL 1 - 11/21/11

2011-11-21T15:00:00.004-07:00

One more day in class to finish up your IA's. For those of you who want an open Thanksgiving break, they're due on Tuesday (though we don't have class). Absolute due date (before beginning to lose credit) is Monday 11/28 when we return. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1: Week of 11/21/11

Mon 11/21/11: Green Lab as needed
Papers due at end of day Tuesday, 11/22/11

Here are some useful documents for your reference:
Lacsap's Fractions
Writing Math Papers
SL IA Guidance
SL Assessment Criteria
Good IA Example: Infinite Surds
Bad IA Example
Pascals Hint

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/20/11 10:40 am-----------Edline

SL 2 - 11/21/11

2011-11-21T14:00:00.002-07:00

One more day in class to finish up your IA's. For those of you who want an open Thenksgiving break, they're due at the end of the day Tuesday. Absolute due date (before beginning to lose credit) is Tuesday 11/29 when we return. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 2: Week of 11/21/11

Tue 11/22/11: Blue Lab as needed
Papers due at end of day Tue, 11/22/11

Here are some useful documents for your reference:
Gold Medal Heights
Writing Math Papers
SL IA Guidance
SL Assessment Criteria
Example: Fishing Rods

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/20/11 10:47 am-----------Edline

HL - 11/21/11

2011-11-21T13:00:00.001-07:00

One more day in class to finish up your IA's. For those of you who want an open Thenksgiving break, they're due on Tuesday (though we don't have class). Absolute due date (before beginning to lose credit) is Tuesday 11/29 when we return. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL: Week of 11/21/11

Tue 11/22/11: Blue Lab as needed
Papers due at end of day Tue, 11/22/11

Here are some useful documents for your reference:
Shadow Functions
Writing Math Papers
HL IA Guidance
HL Assessment Criteria
Example: Quadratic Transformations

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/20/11 10:46 am-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 11/14/11

2011-11-14T17:00:00.010-07:00

Factor, factor, factor. More practice this week and then we get radical and begin to imagine things. You'll see what I mean in class!
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 11/14/11

Mon/Tue 11/14&15: Pizzazz p. 91 & 93, p. 264 #62-66 all
Wed/Thu 11/16&17: 4.5 p. 269 #3-36 by 3, 38-40 all
Fri 11/18: 4.6(a) p. 279 #3-33 by 3

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 11/12/11 10:13 am---------C:Edline---------I: Edline

Pre DP - 11/14/11

2011-11-14T16:00:00.005-07:00

Our problem solving focus will remain on vectors, now moving into 3D. The review material will emphasize linear equations. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 11/14/11

Due Tue 11/15/11: Ex 2: 37.6,38.5,39.6,39.7,39.8
Due Thu 11/17/11: Ex 2: 39.9,41.11,46.1,47.7,48.2
Due Fri 11/18/11: Ex 2: 48.9,51.3,51.5,51.6,52.3

Coming up...Tue 11/22/11: Mid-Term Exam

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/13/11 7:03 am-----------Edline

SL 1 - 11/14/11

2011-11-14T15:00:00.007-07:00

The big week for working on your Internal Assessments. A reminder that you are unlikely to be able to do a good job in just the class time allotted. So yes, you do have homework! See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1: Week of 11/14/11 through 11/21/11

Mon 11/14/11: Green Lab as needed
Wed 11/16/11: Green Lab as needed
Fri 11/18/11: Green Lab as needed
Mon 11/21/11: Green Lab as needed
Papers due at end of class period Mon, 11/21/11

Here are some useful documents for your reference:
Lacsap's Fractions
Writing Math Papers
SL IA Guidance
SL Assessment Criteria
Good IA Example: Infinite Surds
Bad IA Example

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/13/11 7:08 am-----------Edline

SL 2 - 11/14/11

2011-11-14T14:00:00.004-07:00

SL 2: Week of 11/14/11 through 11/22/11

Tue 11/15/11: Blue Lab as needed
Thu 11/17/11: Blue Lab as needed
Fri 11/18/11: Work in class
Tue 11/22/11: Blue Lab as needed
Papers due at end of class period Tue, 11/22/11

Here are some useful documents for your reference:
Gold Medal Heights
Writing Math Papers
SL IA Guidance
SL Assessment Criteria
Example: Fishing Rods

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/13/11 7:06 am-----------Edline

HL - 11/14/11

2011-11-14T13:00:00.002-07:00

HL: Week of 11/14/11 through 11/22/11

Tue 11/15/11: Blue Lab as needed
Thu 11/17/11: Blue Lab as needed
Fri 11/18/11: Blue Lab as needed
Tue 11/22/11: Blue Lab as needed
Papers due at end of class period Tue, 11/22/11

Here are some useful documents for your reference:
Shadow Functions
Writing Math Papers
HL IA Guidance
HL Assessment Criteria
Example: Quadratic Transformations

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/13/11 7:07 am-----------Edline

Algebra 2 - 11/7/11

2011-11-07T17:00:00.004-07:00

Welcome back from Interim Week folks. I hope you all had as good a time as I did hiking in Zion National Park! We'll be really working hard on quadratics from now through Thanksgiving so buckle down! Homework practice is essential for mastering the concepts and skills that we'll be covering so hang in there. This week, we will look at graphing different forms of quadratic functions and move on to factoring quadratics - a crucial skill for future success. See you in class!
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 11/7/11

Mon/Tue 11/7&8: 4.2 p. 249 #3-39 by 3, 51-53 all
Wed/Thu 11/9&10: 4.3 p. 255 #3-54 by 3, #65
Fri 11/11: 4.4 p. 263 #3-48 by 3

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 11/6/11 3:08 pm

Pre DP - 11/7/11

2011-11-07T16:00:00.003-07:00

Welcome back from Interim Week. I hope that the three of you who stayed here had as great a time as we did at Zion! We'll continue this week with our work on equations of circles, vectors, and other tidbits. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 11/8/11

Due Tue 11/8/11: Ex 2: 30.8,30.9,30.10,30.12,31.8
And...Quiz on equation of a circle
Due Thu 11/10/11: Ex 2: 31.9,31.10,32.1,33.1,33.6
Due Fri 11/11: Ex 2: 33.9,34.1,34.8,36.7,36.9

Coming up...Due Tue 11/15/11: Ex 2: 37.6,38.5,39.6,39.7,39.8

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/6/11 7:40 pm

SL 1 - 11/7/11

2011-11-07T15:00:00.003-07:00

Welcome back from Interim Week. I hope you all had a wonderful and engaging time. I will be returning your Vector Unit tests early in the week and work with those of you who need more time on those ideas. In the meantime, we'll be working on your Internal Assessments from now through Thanksgiving. I am working to arrange for more computer time and will publish an updated schedule as soon as I can get it worked out. Meanwhile, we have only two Fridays of computer time allocated - the rest will need to be done in class. Your paper is due at the end of class on Monday, November 21st. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Schedule: Week of 11/7/11 through 11/21/11

Mon 11/7/11: Intro and Work in class
Wed 11/9/11: Work in class
Fri 11/11/11: Green Lab
Mon 11/14/11: Work in class (pending more computer time)
Wed 11/16/11: Work in class (pending more computer time)
Fri 11/18/11: Green Lab
Mon 11/21/11: Work in class (pending more computer time)
Papers due at end of class period Mon, 11/21/11

Here are some useful documents for your reference:
Lascap's Fractions
Writing Math Papers
SL IA Guidance
SL Assessment Criteria
Example: Infinite Surds

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/6/11 4:02 pm

SL 2 - 11/7/11

2011-11-07T14:00:00.006-07:00

Welcome back from Interim Week. I hope you all had a wonderful and productive time. We'll be working on your Internal Assessments from now through Thanksgiving. I have signed us up for computer time in the Blue Lab on various days according to the schedule below. After checking in at the beginning of the period, you may choose to work in the classroom or the lab. Your paper is due at the end of class on Tuesday, November 22nd. This is also a good time to get one-on-one help reviewing vector or matrix concepts that you may still be unclear on. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Schedule: Week of 11/7/11 through 11/22/11

Tue 11/8/11: Work in class
Thu 11/10/11: Blue Lab
Fri 11/11/11: Work in class
Tue 11/15/11: Blue Lab
Thu 11/17/11: Blue Lab
Fri 11/18/11: Work in class
Tue 11/22/11: Blue Lab
Papers due at end of class period Tue, 11/22/11

Here are some useful documents for your reference:
Gold Medal Heights
Writing Math Papers
SL IA Guidance
SL Assessment Criteria
Example: Fishing Rods

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/6/11 4:02 pm

HL - 11/7/11

2011-11-07T13:00:00.003-07:00

Welcome back from Interim Week. I hope you all had a relaxing and engaging time. I sure did! One new idea this week, induction, then we'll finish up matrices with our unit test on Friday. After that it's on to our Internal Assessments which I will assign formally on Friday.
Mr. Alei

HL 1 Assignments: Week of 11/8/11

Matrix Notes
Due Tue 11/8/11: H&H: 13F.1
Due Thu 11/10/11: Matrix Practice #1-18 with Mark Scheme
Fri 11/11: Matrix Unit Test

Coming up next week due Tue 11/22...Internal Assessment
The Assignment
HL IA Guidance
HL Assessment Criteria

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 11/7/11 6:00 pm

Algebra 2 - 10/31/11

2011-10-31T17:00:00.001-06:00

We'll look some more at graphing quadratic functions during our one class period this week. Enjoy your Interim!
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 10/31/11

Mon 10/31: C Block: 4.1(b) p. 240 #21-42 by 3
Tue 11/1: I Block: Handout from class
Note: Class will have a sub. If work is handed in, no HW over Interim!
Wed 11/2 - Fri 11/4: No Class - Interim week

Those who want to review can download these notes and try the practice problems.

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 10/30/11 9:20 pm

Pre DP - 10/31/11

2011-10-31T16:00:00.003-06:00

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 10/31/11

No classes this week folks as more than half of us will be off hiking for Interim Week. Those who stay need to report to Tamara on Tuesday at class time. There you may work together to get ahead on the Exeter problem list or do other productive work. See you next week!
Mr. Alei

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 10/30/11 9:56 pm

SL 1 - 10/31/11

2011-10-31T15:00:00.001-06:00

We'll have our Vector Unit Test during our one class meeting this week. See me Monday morning or at lunch if you have any outstanding questions. Coming up after Interim Week, we'll begin on our first Internal Assessment (IA). You can download a description of the IA here and, if so inclined, you may begin working on it. I hope you all enjoy your break (during which you will have no explicit math homework)!
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/31/11

Mon 10/31/11: Vector Unit Test
Wed 11/2 & Fri 11/4: No school - Interim Week
Coming up...
Internal Assessment

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 10/22/11 1:54 pm

SL 2 - 10/31/11

2011-10-31T14:00:00.003-06:00

We'll have our Matrix Unit Test during our one class meeting this week. See me Monday morning or at lunch if you have any outstanding questions. Coming up after Interim Week, we'll begin on our first Internal Assessment (IA). You can download a description of the IA here and, if so inclined, you may begin working on it. I hope you all enjoy your break (during which you will have no explicit math homework)!
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Assignments: Week of 10/31/11

Due Tue 11/1/11: Matrix Practice problems
Matrix Unit Test
Thu 11/3 & Fri 11/4: No School - Interim Week
Coming up...
Internal Assessment Gold Medal Heights

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 10/30/11 9:32 pm

HL - 10/31/11

2011-10-31T13:00:00.005-06:00

Good work with matrices so far folks. We'll go into some new ideas with matrices this week. Look for our matrix unit test on Nov 10 or 11. Enjoy your Interim Week!
Mr. Alei

HL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/31/11

Matrix Notes
Due Tue 11/1/11: H&H: 13C.2 & 13C.3,13D.1, 13E#4-9
Thu 11/3 & Fri 11/4: No Class - Interim Week
Coming up...Due Tue 11/8/11: H&H: 13.F.1

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments
Updated 10/31/11 9:43 pm

Algebra 2 - 10/24/11

2011-10-24T17:00:00.005-06:00

We'll start the week with our Chapter 3 test and immediately move on to the next unit which involves curved lines (yeah!). C block students will miss Monday and I urge you to come in on Tuesday if you have questions about Chapter 3 ideas. See you all in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 10/24/11

Mon 10/24: C Block: No School (SLC's)
Tue 10/25: I Block: Chapter 3 Test (No HW)
Wed 10/26: C Block: Chapter 3 Test (No HW)
Thu 10/27: I Block: 4.1(a) p. 240 #7 - 19 odd
Fri 10/28:
C Block: 4.1(a) p. 240 #7 - 19 odd
I Block: 4.1(b) p. 240 #21-42 by 3

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 10/27/11 1:59 pm

Pre-DP - 10/24/11

2011-10-24T16:00:00.001-06:00

We'll start with a quiz on parametric equations on Monday. Then on with more exploration of vectors. See you in class.
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 10/24/11

Due Tue 10/25/11: Quiz on Parametric Equations
Also know your Pythagorean triples & Perfect squares to 20!
Due: Ex 2: 29.4, 29.5, 29.6, 29.7, 29.8
Due Thu 10/27/11: Ex 2: 29.7,29.8,29.10,29.11,29.12
Due Fri 10/28/11: Ex 2: 29.13,30.1,30.2,30.3,30.4
Coming up...Tue 11/1/11:
No class - (Interim week starts early for a few of us)

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Updated 10/23/11 10:12 pm

SL 1 - 10/24/11

2011-10-24T15:00:00.005-06:00

We'll finish up vectors this week with the unit test scheduled for Tuesday, 10/31. There are no new ideas, just practicing what we know, looking at the ideas in new contexts. Please be sure to come in for extra help if you are at all unclear about anything. The best practice for the test is the handout of IB problems that I gave you and which can be downloaded here if you don't have a copy handy. See you Wednesday (or before if you have time to come in!)
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/24/11

Mon 10/24/11: No Class (SLCs)
Due Wed 10/26/11:
Ex 2: 51.5,51.6,52.3,52.7,54.11,60.8,66.1,78.4
Ex 3: 2.4,9.7
Also Due: IB Practice: 1 - 5
Due Fri 10/28/11:
Ex 3: 10.11,11.10,11.11,12.6,13.1,13.8,14.10,15.3,17.6,23.4
Also Due: IB Practice: 6 - 10
Coming up...
Vector Unit Test Mon 10/31 (scary, eh?)

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Updated 10/22/11 1:54 pm

SL 2 - 10/24/11

2011-10-24T14:00:00.002-06:00

We'll finish up our matrix work this week, culminating in the Matrix unit test next Tuesday. Be sure to come in for clarification if there are any ideas that you are unclear on. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Assignments: Week of 10/24/11

Due Tue 10/25/11:
Ex 3: 30.4,30.5,33.6,36.3,38.2,48.2,75.6
H&H:11B.7#1-7
Due Thu 10/27/11:
H&H:11.B.8#1-7
Matrix Practice problems #1-6
Fri 10/28/11:
H&H:11C.3,11D.1
Matrix Practice problems #7-11
Coming up...
Tue 10/25/11: Matrix Unit Test (Study practice problems)
Also: H&H:11E#1-8
After Interim Week: Internal Assessment Gold Medal Heights

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Updated 10/23/11 10:20 am

HL - 10/24/11

2011-10-24T13:00:00.003-06:00

So we'll start off the week with the Vector Unit test and then move right into Matrices (which I think you will find quite to your liking!). If you have questions before the test, you can call or email me or try to get to school early on Tuesday - I'm usually around by about 7:45 am. See you Tuesday,
Mr. Alei

HL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/24/11

Tue 10/24/11: Vector Unit Test
HW Assigned: Ex 3:13.2,13.3,13.4,14.2,14.3,14.8,15.5,15.9,22.3,22.6,22.7,23.10
Due Thu 10/26/11:
Ex 3:13.2,13.3,13.4,14.2,14.3,14.8,15.5,15.9,22.3,22.6,22.7,23.10
Due Fri 10/27/11:
H&H:13B.5#1-4, 13B.8, 13C.1
Matrix Notes
Coming up...Due Tue 11/1/11:
H&H: 13C.2 & 13C.3, 13D.1, 13E#4-9

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Updated 10/27/11 11:55 am

Algebra 2 - 10/17/11

2011-10-17T17:00:00.005-06:00

Moving on to Q2, we'll finish up our work with matrices and linear equations this week. Our unit test on Chapter 3 will be next week. Also coming Friday and Monday are student led conferences. Find some of your best work to present. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 10/17/11

Mon/Tue 10/17 & 18/11: 3.8 p. 214 #3-39 by 3, 43-45 & 48
Wed/Thu 10/19 & 20/11: Ch 3 Review: p. 222 #4-34 by 3 & #39
Fri 10/21/11: No School - SLCs

Coming up:
Tue 10/25 Ch 3 Test for I Block
Wed 10/26 Ch 3 Test for C Block

See sidebar at right for links to previous assignments. Click on linked assignments to download notes for that section.
Updated 10/16/11 7:52 am

Pre-DP - 10/17/11

2011-10-17T16:00:00.003-06:00

Welcome to Q2 folks. Lots of stuff to explore. See you in class.
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 10/17/11

Due Tue 10/18/11: Ex 2: 25.7,26.6,26.7,26.8,26.11
Due Thu 10/20/11: Ex 2: 27.6,27.7,28.2,28.11,29.3
Also know your Pythagorean triples & Perfect squares to 20!
Due Fri 10/21/11: No School (SLCs)
Coming up...Due Tue 10/25/11: Ex 2: 29.4, 29.5, 29.6, 29.7, 29.8

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Updated 10/17/11 6:56 am

SL 1 - 10/17/11

2011-10-17T15:00:00.012-06:00

Updated 10/19/11 3:14 pm
Hi folks,
Although we did run into more confusion about cosine than I was anticipating (not your fault!), I would like to stick with the schedule that I proposed in class on Wed 10/19 for 3 reasons. 1) I think that by the end of the class most of you understood enough about cosine to use it in the context of dot products; 2) because I did 5 problems in class, you should find yourself with a bit more time than usual to delve into areas of confusion and 3) we still have 2 more class periods to clarify questions you have.

Since we only got through problem 51.3 in class today, I've changed the HW below to reflect the correct Exeter problems due for the next 3 class meetings. As you know, they include practice IB problems from the handout that you can download here. Please email, call, or see me at school if you have any questions about the schedule or any of the math. Thanks and have a good week!
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/17/11

Due Mon 10/17/11:
Ex 2: 36.7,37.6,38.5,39.7,39.8,39.9,41.10,41.11,46.1,47.7
Wed 10/19/11:
We discussed Ex 2: 48.2,48.9,50.3,50.10, & 51.3
Fri 10/21/11: No Class (SLCs)
Coming up...
Mon 10/24/11: No Class (SLCs)
Due Wed 10/26/11:
Ex 2: 51.5,51.6,52.3,52.7,54.11,60.8,66.1,78.4
Ex 3: 2.4,9.7
Also Due: IB Practice: 1 - 4
Due Fri 10/28/11:
Ex 3: 10.11,11.10,11.11,12.6,13.1,13.8,14.10,15.3,17.6,23.4
Vector Unit Test coming Mon, 10/31 (scary, eh?)

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Updated 10/18/11 7:51 am

SL 2 - 10/17/11

2011-10-17T14:00:00.005-06:00

Congratulations all on fantastic performance on the Vector Unit test! As we began on Friday, we'll move on with matrices - including determinants, inverses, applications to linear systems, and making use of calculators. We'll start working more from H&H as well as doing some more Exeter work (Download the problem list here).

Also, with your IA's coming up, some folks asked if I could post the instructions now. Everyone will be doing Gold Medal Heights and, if you want to do a second Investigation, it's called Lacsap's Fractions. We'll talk more about these in class. See you then,
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Assignments: Week of 10/17/11

Due Tue 10/18/11:
Ex 3: 13.2,13.3,13.4,14.2,14.3,14.8,15.5,15.9
Due Thu 10/20/11:
Ex 3: 22.3,22.6,22.7,23.10,23.11,24.5,25.6,25.7,26.6,26.12,27.7
Fri 10/14/11: No School (SLCs)
Coming up...Due Tue 10/25/11:
Ex 3: 30.4,30.5,33.6,36.3,38.2,48.2,75.6 and some H&H problems TBA

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Updated 10/16/11 4:05 pm

HL - 10/17/11

2011-10-17T13:00:00.003-06:00

I've decided that it makes more sense to postpone the vector unit test until next Tuesday, instead of this Thursday. That will give us more time to practice the most complex ideas, as represented by the IB problems that I gave you for practice. We also need to discuss the final Exeter problems and the H&H problems that I gave for HW on Fri 10/14. With this Friday and next Monday off from school, that should give you ample time to review and prepare for the test. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

HL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/17/11

Due Tue 10/18/11:
Discuss Ex 3: 45.2,45.6,47.1,47.8,52.1,54.6,55.3,56.2,57.6,58.1,58.2
Also discuss H&H 14.J.1 p. 409
Due Thu 10/20/11:
H&H p.412 14.J.2 #1-5, & p. 414 14.J.3 #1-3
IB Review Packet #1-8 (MarkScheme)
Fri 10/21/11: No School (SLCs)
Coming up...Due Tue 10/25/11: Unit test
Also see: Class Notes on Vector products

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Updated 10/16/11 2:44 pm

Algebra 2 - 10/10/11

2011-10-10T17:00:00.006-06:00

Last week of the quarter - can you believe it? We'll have a little quiz on matrix operations on Wed/Thu and finish up with a few more applications of matrices. The Unit 3 test will be on Wed/Thu Oct 19/20 so be sure that all late or absent homework is turned in by then.

On another note, I've started to post PDF files that contain the SmartBoard notes that I use for each class. These should help you remember what happened and also be useful if you are absent. I hope they help. See you in class,
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 10/10/11

Mon/Tue 10/10 & 11/11: 3.6 p. 199 #3-33 by 3, #37-39 all
Wed/Thu 10/12 & 13/11: Quiz on Matrix Operations
(HW Revised 10/13/11 5:10 pm)
C Block: 3x3 review: p. 182 #10-19 by 3
I Block: 3.7 p. 207 #4-19 by 3
Fri 10/14/11: Finish 3.7 p. 207 #4-34 by 3 and #40-44 even

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Updated 10/13/11 5:14 pm

Pre-DP - 10/10/11

2011-10-10T16:00:00.002-06:00

Wow! End of the quarter already. We'll be continuing to work with vectors and review algebra this week, and then move on to some other things. See you in class.
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 10/10/11

Due Tue 10/11/11:
Ex 2: 22.6,22.7,23.6,23.8,24.1,24.7,25.3,25.7
Due Thu 10/13/11:
Ex 2: 26.6,26.7,26.8,26.11,27.6,27.7,28.2,28.11
Due Fri 10/14/11:
Ex 2: 29.3,29.4,29.5,29.6,29.7,29.8,29.10,29.11
Coming up...Due Tue 10/18/11:
Ex 2: 29.12,29.13,30.1,30.2,30.3,30.4,30.5,30.6

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Updated 10/9/11 9:52 am

SL 1 - 10/10/11

2011-10-10T15:00:00.003-06:00

Wow, the end of the quarter already! We'll have a little matrix quiz on Wednesday as we move on to more applications. Please work from the new problem set that I will hand out in class. See you then,
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/10/11

Due Mon 10/10/11:
Ex 2: 29.10,29.11,29.12,29.13,30.1,30.2,30.3,30.4,30.5,30.6
Due Wed 10/12/11: Quiz in class
Ex 2: 30.7,30.12,31.8,31.9,31.10,32.1,34.8,36.7,37.6,38.5
Due Fri 10/14/11:
Ex 2: 39.7,39.8,39.9,41.10,41.11,46.1,47.7,48.2,48.9,50.3
Coming up...Due Mon 10/17/11:
Ex 2: 50.10,51.3,51.5,51.6,52.3,52.7,54.11,60.8,66.1,68.11

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Updated 10/8/11 9:42 pm

SL 2 - 10/10/11

2011-10-10T14:00:00.007-06:00

Wow, the quarter is finishing this Friday. Our vector unit test will be on Thursday and then we'll jump right into matrices. See you in class.
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Assignments: Week of 10/10/11

Due Tue 10/11/11: Ex 3: 13.8,14.10,15.3,17.6,23.4
Due Thu 10/13/11: Vector Unit Test
Optional HW due: Unit Review Problems.
Due Fri 10/14/11: No HW Due - Start Matrices
Coming up...Due Tue 10/18/11:
Ex 3: 13.2,13.3,13.4,14.2,14.3,14.8,15.5,15.9,22.3,22.6,22.7

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Updated 10/8/11 11:00 pm

HL - 10/10/11

2011-10-10T13:00:00.006-06:00

Can it already be the end of the quarter? Wow! We should finish up with Exeter vector material this week and then do some supplemental work with Haese & Harris (H&H). Look for a unit test next Tuesday, the 18th.
Mr. Alei

HL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/10/11

Due Tue 10/11/11:
Ex 3: 11.11,12.6,13.1,13.8,14.10,15.3,17.6,22.2,23.4,41.1,41.2,41.8
Due Thu 10/13/11:
Ex 3: 43.3,43.4,43.5,45.2,45.6,47.1,47.8,52.1,54.6,55.3,56.2,57.6,58.1,58.2
Due Fri 10/14/11: H&H 14.J.1 p. 409 #1-14
Coming up...Due Thu 10/20/11: Unit test
H&H p.412 14.J.2 #1-5, 414 14.J.3 #1-3.
Also see: MarkScheme for 2007 Vector practice problems

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Updated 10/14/11 8:37 am

Algebra 2 - 10/3/11

2011-10-03T17:00:00.005-06:00

Onward into more complex systems - 3 variables and more which take us into matrices. Are we having fun yet? Also a head's up. The first quarter ends on 10/14, just two weeks away. If you have late work, this is a good time to get it in!
Mr. Alei

Algebra 2 Assignments: Week of 10/3/11

Mon/Tue 10/3 & 4/11: 3.4 p. 182 #3-18 by 3, #44 challenge #35
Note that your Take Home Quiz from last week is due!
Wed/Thu 10/5 & 6/11: 3.5 p. 191 #6-27 by 3, #33
Fri 10/7/11: No School (Teacher Inservice)

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Updated 10/2/11 9:12 pm

Pre-DP - 10/3/11

2011-10-03T16:00:00.004-06:00

A reminder that the quarter ends in just two weeks. Look for a test sometime next week.
Mr. Alei

Pre DP Assignments: Week of 10/3/11

Due Tue 10/4/11:
Ex 2: 19.7,19.8,20.1,20.7,20.8,20.9,20.10,20.11
Due Thu 10/6/11:
Ex 2: 21.1,21.7,22.6,22.7,23.6,23.8,24.1,24.7
Due Fri 10/7/11: No Class (Teacher inservice)
Coming up...Due Tue 10/11/11:
Ex 2: 25.3,25.7,26.6,26.7,26.8,26.11,27.6,27.7

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Updated 10/2/11 9:55 pm

SL 1 - 10/3/11

2011-10-03T15:00:00.004-06:00

We'll be moving on with vectors and other ideas as we continue this week, moving into 3 dimensions among other things.
Mr. Alei

SL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/3/11

Due Mon 10/3/11:
Ex 2: 22.7,23.6,23.8,24.1,24.7,24.10,25.3,25.7,26.6,26.7,26.8
Due Wed 10/5/11:
Ex 2: 26.11,27.6,27.7,28.2,28.11,29.3,29.4,29.5,29.6,29.7
Due Fri 10/7/11: No School (Teacher inservice)
Coming up...Due Mon 10/10/11:
Ex 2: 29.8,29.10,29.11,29.12,29.13,30.1,30.2,30.3,30.4,30.5

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Updated 10/2/11 10:10 pm

SL 2 - 10/3/11

2011-10-03T14:00:00.002-06:00

We're finishing our vector the unit this week, moving into Exeter Book 3. Our unit test will be next Tuesday. Feel free to come in to get extra help any time this week. Here are some review IB problems to help you prepare: Review Problems.
Mr. Alei

SL 2 Assignments: Week of 10/3/11

Due Tue 10/4/11:
Ex 2: 32.1,34.8,36.7,37.6,38.5,46.1,47.7,48.2,48.9,51.3,51.5,51.6
Due Thu 10/6/11:
Ex 2: 52.3,54.11
Ex 3: 2.4,9.7,10.11,11.10,11.11,12.6,13.1,13.8,14.10
Due Fri 10/7/11: No School (Teacher inservice)
Coming up...Due Tue 10/11/11:
Just a few review problems. Ex 3: 15.3,17.6,23.4 We'll have our unit test.

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Updated 10/2/11 10:20 pm

HL - 10/3/11

2011-10-03T13:00:00.002-06:00

So I heard your input. Back to the full web site (such as it is...). This week we'll finish off another few days of Exeter then next week do some extended work on vectors and their applications from the Haese and Harris book. Keep up the great work folks!
Mr. Alei

HL 1 Assignments: Week of 10/3/11

Due Tue 10/4/11:
Ex 2: 30.12,31.8,31.9,31.10,32.1,34.8,36.7,37.6,38.5,46.1,47.7,48.2
Due Thu 10/6/11:
Ex 2: 48.9,51.3,51.5,51.6,52.3,54.11
Ex 3: 2.4,9.7,10.11,11.10,11.11,12.6 (Wow! Book 3!)
Due Fri 10/7/11: No School (Teacher inservice)
Coming up...Due Tue 10/11/11:
Ex 3: 13.1,13.8,14.10,15.3,17.6,22.2,23.4,41.1,41.2,41.8,43.3,43.4

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Updated 10/2/11 1025 pm