Mr. VanSlooten's Math Blog

As promised 5th hour Pre-Calc grades

2011-05-26T12:04:00.001-07:00

STUDY!

2011-05-19T10:25:00.001-07:00

STUDY for you EXAMS! Check out the study guides!

HW assigned on 5/13

2011-05-12T13:22:00.000-07:00

Geo: No HW – Chap 12 Test on Monday 5/18

HW assigned on 5/9

2011-05-09T10:56:00.001-07:00

1^st Pre-Calc: Use the definition of the Derivative to find the derivative of the first function on the handout you received in class

Geo: The Law of Cosines! – Pg. 643 #1-3,13

5^th Pre-Calc: Use the definition of the Derivative to find the derivatives of all the functions on the handout you received in class

HW assigned on 5/6

2011-05-06T10:15:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc Classes – EQ!

2^nd and 4^th Geo: Law of Sines – Pg. 637 #5-10,13 odds

3^rd Geo: Law of Sines - Handout

HW assigned on 5/5

2011-05-05T11:57:00.001-07:00

2^nd Geo: Complete the question given in class

4^th Geo: Find b in the question we started in class

HW assigned on 5/4

2011-05-04T12:51:00.001-07:00

1^st Pre-Calc: EQ!

3^rd Geo: Answer the question from class

5^th Pre-Calc: Do the Derivative EC!

HW assigned on 4/28

2011-04-28T14:42:00.001-07:00

Geo: See Yesterday’s Post

HW assigned on 4/27

2011-04-27T12:54:00.001-07:00

1^st Pre-Calc: Study for the Prelims test!

5^th Pre-Calc: EQ!

3^rd Geo: CREATE A PRACTICAL TRIG PROBLEM AND BE ABLE TO SOLVE IT. E-mail it to MR. V

HW assigned on 4/26

2011-04-26T12:59:00.001-07:00

All Pre-Calc: Study for the Prelims test!

Geo: SOH CAH TOA Stories – Pg. 628 #1-7 (pick 5)

HW assigned on 4/25

2011-04-25T15:42:00.001-07:00

1^st Pre-Calc: Finish the question we ended class with

Geo: More SOH CAH TOA – Pg. 625 #7,10,13,17,19

5^th Pre-Calc: Begin your Prelims test prep!

HW assigned on 4/22

2011-04-22T13:14:00.000-07:00

1st Pre-Calc: Complete the Tangent Lines HW handout

Geo: SOH CAH TOA - Pg. 624 #1-3,14-16

5th Pre-Calc: complete the limits below

Pre-Calc Tangent Lines Answer Key

2011-04-22T08:03:00.000-07:00

HW assigned on 4/21

2011-04-21T14:31:00.001-07:00

Geo: Your assignment is the same as the previous post.

HW assigned on 4/20

2011-04-20T12:37:00.001-07:00

1^st Pre-Calc: View the tangent line video and take notes

3^rd Geo: Finish your work for Continental Divide!

5^th Pre-Calc: View the tangent line video and try questions 1 and 2 from the tangent lines HW handout.

Awesome Tangent Line Video Example

2011-04-19T09:52:00.000-07:00

You may wish to Zoom in on your browser.

HW assigned on 4/18

2011-04-18T13:55:00.001-07:00

1^st Pre-Calc: More limits – Complete the evens from the limits Day 2 HW handout

5^th Pre-Calc: Even More Limits – Complete the Day 3 HW handout and #18 from the Day 2 HW handout

Geo: Pythagorean Stories – pg. 482 #1,2,4,5

HW assigned on 4/15

2011-04-15T12:47:00.001-07:00

1^st hour Pre-Calc: Do the Limits Day 2 HW Handout odds

5^th Hour Pre-Calc: Do #13 on the Limits Day 2 HW Handout

Geo: Pythagorean Triples – Pg. 470 #1-8

HW assigned on 4/13

2011-04-13T12:52:00.001-07:00

1^st Hour Pre-Calc: Attempt the Question given in class

5^th Hour Pre-Calc: Complete the handout from class

3^rd Geo: Pythagorean Theorem – Pg 465 # 1-10, 12, 16 evens

HW assigned on 4/12

2011-04-12T13:28:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: We took the 1^st Prelims Quiz and began Limits – NO HW

Geo: We took the second part of the Chapter 10 test today – NO HW

HW assigned on 4/11

2011-04-11T14:08:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: Finish Average Rates of Change, Quiz tomorrow

Geo: Ch 10 Test Part 2 tomorrow! Be ready!

HW assigned on 4/8

2011-04-08T12:48:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: Average Rates of Change – Complete the handout from class

Geo: STP #5!

HW assigned on 4/5

2011-04-05T11:42:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: Divide 9x³ + 18x² + 18x + 9 by 3x + 3 and complete the one your class created

Geo: Surface Area of a Sphere – Pg. 547 #1-4(pick 2), 6,8,9(pick 2)

HW assigned on 4/4

2011-04-04T12:28:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: Divide 6x² -15x + 2 by x-4

Geo: Complete your “traded” HW

SAC WEEK 3/21 - 3/25!

2011-03-21T11:24:00.001-07:00

HW assigned on 3/17

2011-03-17T14:32:00.000-07:00

Geo: Displacement and Density - Pg 536 #1-3,10, 11

HW assigned on 3/16

2011-03-16T11:29:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: Work with imaginary Numbers – complete the Handout (PQ) from class

Geo: Displacement and Density - Pg 536 #1-3,10, 11

HW assigned on 3/11

2011-03-11T14:11:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Complete the Complex Number reading and accompanying assignment

Geo: Volume Applications – Pg. 532 #1-9 (Pick 3) and finish the question in our notes

HW assigned on 3/9

2011-03-09T10:14:00.000-08:00

Pre-Calc: Polar Intersections – Pg. 613 #1-8

Geo: Complete your floor plan!

HW assigned on 3/8

2011-03-08T12:36:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: No HW

Geo: Volume of Pyramids and Cones - Pg 524 # 1-6, 14

HW assigned on 3/7

2011-03-07T11:57:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: More Polar Graphing – Pg. 606 Q1-Q6, #1,3,4,7,8,12-14,22

Geo: Volume of Prisms and Cylinders – Pg. 517 #1-6, 15

HW assigned on 2/25

2011-02-25T12:27:00.000-08:00

Pre-Calc: Study for your Chapter 9 test. It’s tough, but you can handle it. If you feel you need 1 extra day you may take it on Tuesday. EQ also!

Geo: Surface Area – See your Surface Area packet.

HW assigned on 2/24

2011-02-24T13:32:00.001-08:00

Geo: HW Ketchup! - Finish Pg. 439 #1-10 of yesterday's HW and all of Pg 435 # 1-8 9,10, 12-16

HW assigned on 2/23

2011-02-23T10:43:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: More Probability Properties - Pg 425 #1, 2, 3, 7 and the backside of the notes

Geo: HW Ketchup! - Finish Pg. 439 #1-10 of yesterday's HW and all of Pg 435 # 1-8 9,10, 12-16

HW assigned on 2/22

2011-02-22T08:58:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Probability Ketchup – HW is to complete the Awesome College Textbook Problem

Geo: Any way you slice it – Pg. 439 #1, 4(b =2.8, h=1.41), 6, 8 or trade one of these with the last example on the notes. Quiz on Block!

HW assigned on 2/18

2011-02-18T09:49:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Combinations – Pg. 417 #13-15, 17-19, 28

Geo: Areas of Circles – Pg 435 # 1-8 (pick 5) 9,10, 12-16 (choose 3)

HW assigned on 2/17

2011-02-17T13:27:00.001-08:00

Geo: Area of Regular Polygons – Pg 427 #1-8,12,1

HW assigned on 2/16

2011-02-16T11:59:00.000-08:00

Pre-Calc: Permutations - Pg 409 # 1-9, 11 and backside of the notes

Geo: Area of Regular Polygons – Pg 427 #1-8,12,13

HW assigned on 2/15

2011-02-15T12:49:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Old School Review – Pg. 401 Q9, Q10; Pg. 404 Q9; Pg. 409 Q7, Q10; Pg. 437 Q1, Q2, Q3

Geo: No HW (unless you need to finish yesterdays!)

HW assigned on 2/14

2011-02-14T10:54:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Counting Principles Day 2 –Pg. 405# 1b, 3c, 9, 10,11,12,14 and the backside of our handout

Geo: Area Problems – Pg. 423 #1,2,3,6,7 Choose 3 (Cirlce books were due today!)

HW assigned on 2/11

2011-02-11T09:53:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Counting Principles Part 1 - Pg 405 # 1a, 2, 3ab, 4ab, 5, 6, 7ab, 8ab

Geo: Finish the Intro to Area Problems handout and Complete your Circle book for Monday!

HW assigned on 2/10

2011-02-10T13:12:00.001-08:00

Geo: Areas of Triangles, Trapezoids, & Kites – Pg. 418 #1-12

HW assigned on 2/9

2011-02-09T10:20:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Board Games and Probability – Be sure to write up your board game analysis for Friday!

Geo: Areas of Triangles, Trapezoids, & Kites – Pg. 418 #1-12

HW assigned on 2/8

2011-02-08T10:42:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Probability Vocab – Complete the handout and #2 on page 401

Geo: Areas of Rectangles and //-o-grams - pg 413 #1-9,19,24

HW assigned on 2/7

2011-02-07T13:02:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Introduction to Probability – pg. 399 #1-13

Geo: Finish you Chapter 6 Test online & complete STP #4 for tomorrow

HW assigned on 2/1

2011-02-01T12:31:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Regression Projects are due on Monday!

Geo: Chapter 6 Online test is on block!

HW assigned on 1/31

2011-01-31T08:58:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc – Regression Projects are Due Monday Feb 7. You will have Tuesday’s class to work this week.

Geo: The Chapter 6 Test is on Block Day. STUDY GUIDE

Pre-Calc Chapter 8 Project (TEST)

2011-01-31T01:48:00.000-08:00

THIS IS DUE on MONDAY Feb. 7!

HW assigned no 1/28

2011-01-28T13:33:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Complete your EQ by midnight!

Geo: Study, Study, Study!

Pre-Calc Data Sets

2011-01-27T03:45:00.000-08:00

Computer Regressions
1. Create a Scatter Plot of the Data
2. Determine the “best” regression Equation – find it.
3. Extrapolate the following (and send Mr. V an e-mail with the answers)

WATER USE: How many billions of Gallons of water is used today?

BACTERIA: x = hour, y = bacteria population. How many bacteria will there be after 12 hours?

CAR MILEAGE: What would the gas mileage of a Hummer be (6614 lbs)?

ROADRUNNER: Year = Year, x = Roadrunner Population, y = increase in RR population. What will the RR population be in year 15? What will the increase in population be in year 17? (You will have to do 2 separate scatter plots to answer these questions)

HW assigned on 1/26

2011-01-26T14:20:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Computer Regression – Complete the handout from yesterday and do your EQ!

Geo: Chapter 6 Review – We took the 2^nd quiz of chapter 6 today and began preparing for the Test. Start your review with the study guide!

HW assigned on 1/25

2011-01-25T12:39:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: From last nights HW - #1 find y when x = 50, #2 find the price when the area = 4000,#3 what is the distance when the amount of gal left is 10 gallons, and complete the handout given to you in class

Geo: NO HW, Ketchup on all your homework and prepare for the quiz on block day

HW assigned on 1/24

2011-01-24T09:02:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Linear Regression – Pg. 358 #1a,2a,3a,5a-d

Geo: Arc Length – Pg. 343 #1-8, 10 (round all to 2 decimal places)

HW assigned on 1/21

2011-01-21T10:12:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: We took the Chapter 7 Test today - HW = EQ!

Geo: Block Day’s assignment is due on Monday

HW assigned on 1/20

2011-01-20T10:11:00.001-08:00

Geometry: Around the World – P. 338 #2-5, 13-15

HW assigned on 1/19

2011-01-19T12:10:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Study for your Chapter 7 Test, do your EQ

Geometry: Around the World – P. 338 #2-5, 13-15

HW assigned on 1/18

2011-01-18T12:19:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: More eqn solving with log/ln – complete the handout, Also test is on Friday, check out the study guide!

Geo: Circumference – Pg. 333 #1-10, 15

Pre-Calc Answer Keys

2011-01-18T07:18:00.000-08:00

7.5 #35-48 Odds Answer Key

7.5 #35-48 Evens Answert Key

HW assigned on 1/14

2011-01-14T09:03:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Solving more equations with log/ln – Pg. 326 #25-48 Evens

Geo: Finish your HW from Block day

HW assigned on 1/13

2011-01-13T10:23:00.001-08:00

Geo: Fun HW - Pg 323-324 # 22, 25, 26

HW assigned on 1/12

2011-01-12T10:19:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Logs of other bases and solving equations with logs – Pg 326 #3, 5, 7, 13, 15, 35-48 odds

Geo: Fun HW - Pg 323-324 # 22, 25, 26

HW assigned on 1/11

2011-01-11T10:34:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Finish the HW from yesterday (do the odds)

Geo: NO HW (or catch up) and prepare for the quiz on Block day

HW assigned on 1/10

2011-01-10T08:55:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Logs – pg 319 #5-16, 35-44 evens, Quiz Tomorrow!

Geo: Arcs and Angles – pg. 322 # 1-17

HW assigned on 1/7

2011-01-07T07:56:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Identifying Functions from Numerical Patterns – Pg 311 # 1-12, (Pg 310 #Q1-Q10 is optional for EC)

Geo: Tangent Properties - Pg 315 # 1-5, 16,18, 19

HW assigned on 1/6

2011-01-06T09:39:00.001-08:00

Geometry: Chord Properties - Pg 310 # 1-7, 10, 22

HW assigned on 1/5

2011-01-05T10:13:00.001-08:00

Geometry: Chord Properties - Pg 310 # 1-7, 10, 22

Pre-Calc: Finding Equations of Functions via a Grapher – Part d of yesterday’s #11-20 assignment

HW assigned on 1/4

2011-01-04T08:54:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Identifying Functions from Graphical Patterns Part 1 - Pg 301 # Q1-Q9 (optional as EC), Pg 302 #11-20 a,b,c

Geo: We began the Pre-Test for Semester 2 and will finish it on Block Day

HW Assigned on 1/3

2011-01-03T12:02:00.001-08:00

Geo: NO HW, but you will be taking the Second Semester Pre-test tomorrow

Pre-Calc: NO HW, but tomorrow we begin a look at functions again

HW assigned on 12/9

2010-12-09T12:36:00.001-08:00

Geo: Review for your exam!

Pre-Calc: Review for you exam!

ECON: Fundamental Econ 2 Test tomorrow – Study GUIDE

HW assigned on 12/7

2010-12-07T12:49:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Slip, Slide, & Away – Factor 45x² – 55x -70

Geo: No HW, Start your Exam Review – See study guides online

Econ: Money and Property Rights – NO HW, but you must decide how you will do the exam.

HW assigned on 12/6

2010-12-06T10:12:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Law of Sines – Pg. 262 #1,4,9,11a

Geo: Chapter 5 Test tomorrow – Be sure to check out the Study Guide

Econ: We took the Fundamental Econ 1 Test today

HW assigned on 12/3

2010-12-03T11:27:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: The Law of Cosines (a review) – pg. 254 #1,3,5,15

Geo: No HW

Econ: Fundamental Econ 1 test is Monday. Check out the Study Guide HERE

HW assigned on 12/2

2010-12-02T12:58:00.001-08:00

Geo: See Yesterday’s post

ECON: Econ Systems 1 – Country Comparisons

HW assigned on 12/1

2010-12-01T09:19:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: We took the Ch. 5 Test today – EQ and/or EC challenges

Geo: Pg 290 # 1-13, 25

HW assigned on 11/30

2010-11-30T14:12:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Chap 5 Test tomorrow! Complete all HW (4 assignments total) and Study for the test.

Geo: Properties of Parallelograms – Pg. 281 #1-6, 16

Econ: Return to class on block day with your 1/8^th sheet of paper including your name with the numbers 1-5

HW assigned on 11/29

2010-11-29T08:57:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Even more Trig IDS – finish the #29 from class and on page 239 do #41 (FYI begin your studying for the test!)

Geo: Props of Midsegments – Pg. 275 #1-7,14

Econ: Fundamental Econ – What is Economics - Complete the HW handout

HW assigned on 11/22

2010-11-22T13:10:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: EQ!

Geo: Improving Visual Thinking Skills pg. 259 & pg. 263

Econ: None

HW assigned on 11/19

2010-11-19T09:47:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: More Trig IDS! – Pg. 229 #22,23. QUIZ ON MONDAY!

Geo: Trapezoids! – Pg. 269 #3,4,6,8,9. QUIZ ON MONDAY!

Econ: Coopers point is due at the end of Monday’s class!

HW assigned on 11/17

2010-11-17T15:23:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: More Trig IDs! – Pg. 212 # 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20

Geo: Properties of Kites - Pg. 269 #1,2,5,7,17

HW assigned on 11/16

2010-11-16T12:36:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: HW Pg 203 #Q10, 27, 32a and Solve sin 5x sin x + cos 5x cos x = ½ and Prove cos (450^o - x) = sin x

Geo: Exterior Angles in Polygons – Complete the handout (Lesson 5.2) in your note packet

ECON: Look over Coopers Point Info

HW assigned on 11/15

2010-11-15T10:37:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Work on your EQ!

Geo: Polygon Sums – Pg. 257 #1, 3-13

ECON: IGRA – NO HW

HW assigned on 11/12

2010-11-12T10:18:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Chapter 4 Test on Monday!

Geo: We took the Chapter 4 test today, if you were absent study, if you did not finished the buried treasure #2 do so for Monday

Econ: Be sure to complete the assignment from block day!

HW assigned on 11/11

2010-11-11T14:14:00.000-08:00

Geo: Study for the Ch 4 Test! (see the study guide)

ECON: Complete the Mutual Fund Reactions and answer in an e-mail to Mr. V (cvanslooten@rcsnm.org) the following questions –

If Starbury shoes are exactly the same as any other shoe would you buy them over Air Jordans?Why or why not?

Will you have your children vaccinated? Why or why not?

If you were to bike to school, would you wear a helmet? Why or why not?

What are you more afraid of driving or flying? Why did you respond the way you did?

HW assigned on 11/10

2010-11-10T15:01:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Parametrics Day 2 – Create a graph that “wows”

Geo: Study for the Ch 4 Test!

HW assigned on 11/9

2010-11-09T07:59:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: Parametric Equations - Pg 180 #1-2, 3-4 Graph only, 17-20

Geo: Study for the Chapter 4 Test on Block day. STUDY GUIDE

ECON: INSURANCE PRESENTATIONS

HW assigned on 11/8

2010-11-08T09:49:00.001-08:00

Pre-Calc: More Trig Identities – Complete the Additional 4.3 HW handout

Geo: More Congruence Shortcuts – Pg. 227#1-15

Econ: Insurance Presentations are tomorrow!

HW assigned on 11/5

2010-11-05T10:33:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: Continue to finish the assignment from block day if you have not finished yet. You will complete your 2^nd quiz on Friday

Geo: Congruence Shortcuts Day 1 – Pg. 222 #1-6,9-14

Econ: Insurance Presentation work – Presentations will be on Tuesday!

HW assigned on 11/4

2010-11-04T13:23:00.001-07:00

GEO: See yesterday’s post

Econ: Insurance – Presentation Work

HW assigned on 11/3

2010-11-03T09:58:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: Trig IDs - Continue yesterday’s assignment

Geo: The Triangle Inequality – Pg. 216 #1-13, 15,16,19

HW assigned on 11/2

2010-11-02T09:51:00.000-07:00

Pre-Calc: More Trig IDs – Begin Pg. 167 #4-54 Multiples of 4

Geo: Props of Isos. Triangles – Pg. 206 # 1-7, QUIZ on Block

Econ: Insurance Day 2 – Auto Insurance work

HW assigned on 11/1

2010-11-01T12:37:00.000-07:00

Pre-Calc

A video of Today's warmup:

GEO: Triangle Sum - Pg. 201#2-9, 22

ECON: Insurance Day 1 - Buying Insurance Reading and ?

HW assigned on 10/29

2010-10-29T08:35:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: EQ! Gateway Test!

GEO: Today we balanced Triangles – No HW

ECON: Tithing – Complete your tithing interview!

HW assigned on 10/27

2010-10-27T10:53:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: The Beginnings of Trig Identities – Pg. 161 #1-4,9,10,12

Geo: Construction Wrap Up Day 1 – NO HW

HW assigned on 10/21

2010-10-21T13:16:00.001-07:00

Geo- See yesterday’s post

ECON: FREELOADING – Respond to the provocative statements

HW assigned on 10/20

2010-10-20T11:11:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: EQs and Gateway Tests

Geo: We began the Chapter 3 Test today, no HW

HW assigned on 10/19

2010-10-19T11:17:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: We started the Chapter 3 test today. If you did not finish you may in Block tomorrow. Don’t forget to work on your EQ and/or 3^rd Gateway test.

Geo: We began our Chapter 3 Review today. We’ll finish on block and begin our test. Be sure to use the Study guide to prepare for the test. Your chapter 3 HW will be due on block.

Econ: VSE!

HW assigned on 10/18

2010-10-18T09:28:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: TEST TOMORROW for your review : Do one or both of the following:

Test A: Pg. 148 #R2b, R3a,c R4a,b,c, R5f, pg. 153 # T4 - T7 or Study guide found online

TestB: Pg. 136 #11, 12 or study guide found online

Geo: Centroid & Orthocenter – Pg. 186 #1,9,14,16

Econ: VSE

HW Assigned on 10/15

2010-10-15T09:55:00.001-07:00

Pre-Calc: Real Life in Radians – Self Grade your Quiz (see study guide section), Check out the Ch 3 Test study guide and test options, Test is on Tues next week

Geo: Points of Concurrency 0 Pg. 179 #4,6,7

ECON: Stock Market Simulation – see vanslootenecon.blogspot.com

Pre-Calc Mathfiti!

2010-10-13T12:24:00.001-07:00

HW assinged on 10/12

2010-10-12T08:47:00.000-07:00

Pre-Calc: We took the 2nd Quiz of Chapter 3 Today. Catch Up on any HW you have not finished yet!
Geo: We took a constructions quiz today and began looking at Construction problems. Finish the handout you picked up in class and complete p. 169 # 1-4
Econ: Today was the last day of Johnny Money. On Block we will begin a look into the Stock Market! HW for Today - Complete the Stock Market Anticipation Guide and Reading