Pre College Math

Thought for the Week Countdown to Summer! The countdown to summer officially begins on Monday! Here are the dress-up days for May 1- 5. Unit 9: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions This week, we will continue with our study of logarithms.  We will spend Monday's class talking about how to solve equations with logs.  During class on Tuesday, we will talk about how logs can be used to talk about exponential growth and decay.  We will spend the last class period of the week reviewing for our summative assessments.  Students will have the opportunity to earn a "flex day" on Friday if all formative work through the end of unit 9 has been completed.

Thought for the Week Unit 9: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions This week, students will dive into our ninth unit of the year.  We will have three topics to focus on for the week: Graphing exponential and logarithmic functions Evaluating logarithms and exponential functions Properties of logs Throughout the week, we will focus on the fact that logarithms represent a different way to express exponents.  Students will practice translating between the two forms and learn how to expand and simplify logarithmic expressions.  Students are considered "on pace" for the class if they have successfully completed all formative work through section 9.3. 

  Thought for the Week Wrapping Up Unit 8: Functions and Relations This week, we will wrap up our study of functions and relations.  We will spend Monday's class reviewing for our summative.  During class on Tuesday, students will complete the BlackBoard portion of our summative.  During class on Wednesday/Thursday, students will complete the paper portion of the summative.  Friday will be used as a catch-up day for students who need extra time to complete their work.  

  Thought for the Week Prom Spirit Days Prom is coming up on April 15th.  Join in the fun by participating in the scheduled dress-up days for the week. Unit 8: Functions and Relations During class on Tuesday, we will review what we have learning about graphing and writing equations of parabolas.  During class on Wednesday/Thursday, students will complete an EMPT.  This is a practice math placement exam for students who will enter college and take a placement test.  Friday will be a flex day for students who have completed all of their formative work through unit 8 and who have completed the third EMPT.