Google Classroom Code for S2: 5rvts6tm
Hello all! Join our Google Classroom using the code above.
Head down to the "What's Been Happening" section on this page to see (often with links) what is going on each day or the "Announcements & Resources" section to find links to helpful websites/documents/videos.
Email me (sarsfields@sau25.net) with any questions at any time!
11/10/25 - Here is a link to the Numworks emulator...to use at home. Here is a link to the TI-84 emulator. Here is a link to Desmos.
8/23/25 - Here is a link to a document that contains links to MANY RESOURCES for ALL UNITS!
8/23/25- Here is a link to a website that discusses SIMPLIFYING with NEGATIVE EXPONENTS.
8/23/25 - Here is a link to a website that discusses SIMPLIFYING with RATIONAL (think "fractions") EXPONENTS.
8/23/25 - Here is a link to the Algebra IIH Syllabus
11/13/25 - (1) We'll begin by completing a few tasks with graphing calculator....and Desmos...and with TI's. (2) We'll try modeling a data set on our own....both by hand and with the help with technology. We'll also look at an example of "finding a stretch" by hand. (3) We'll check in on HW. Here are solutions. (4) We'll start discussing the Pendulum Project. (this link is for teachers only) (6) HW: Work on only the first two "sides" of this packet. (skip the last part where you are asked to use technology)
Refine your work on this modeling practice from earlier....but apply recently acquired knowledge on using technology with modeling.
11/10/25 - (1) We'll chat about questions from last class. (2) We'll chat about modeling with data...both "by hand" and with the help of a little technology. (3) We'll use the data on pages/thickness to walk-through some things and determine the best model. We may even recap/revise work with this modeling practice (4) Here is a document walking through the modeling process (and includes a little bit on using tech.). Here is a Numworks guide for some things. (5) We'll run through some things we should be able to do with a graphing calculator. (6) HW: This task that requires you to press many buttons.
11/6/25 - (1) We will begin in groups working on this modeling practice. (2) Next, we'll work on "Comparing Three Functions". (3) HW: Complete "Some MIxed Practice".
11/4/25 - (1) We walked through a couple of questions folks had....primarily about even/odd functions. (2) We'll work on the 2nd section of the NRT. (3) HW: Work on this task...up through and including step 6.
(3) We'll walk through some basic ideas with graphing calculators.
10/31/25 - (1) NRT today! (prev) (2) Some will play with graphing calculators. (3) Continue studying for the 2nd part of the NRT next class using previously shared materials!
10/29/25 - (1) We'll work on some even/odd function questions. (2) We'll take questions from the HW. (3) Here are a few extra questions...mainly on solving equations. (4) This task on function notation (5) We may have a short task on solving equations and/or listing properties. (6) HW: Study up for the NRT! Here are even more review problems! (solutions)
10/27/25 - (1) We'll work further on our assessment on transformations. (2) We'll run through a few more even/odd function problems. (3) We'll work in pairs on "Properties Task 64". (4) Individuals will complete this check-in on solving equations. (5) We'll start work on this problem-solving set if time allows. (6) Here (review set) is even more review for the NRT next class. Here are solutions to that set. Bring in questions!
10/23/25 - (1) We'll begin by finding intercepts and solving some equations. (2) We'll check in on HW (solutions). (3) We'll discuss what even and odd functions are....and how to confirm whether they are or not. (4) There is an "NRT" on 10/31! (like a unit test....and a "one shot deal") Here is a topic list for the NRT. (5) HW: Do the problems on the 2nd side of this sheet and take a look at some of the review problems on "Extra Practice on a Bunch of Things". (Here are a small number of solutions. Here are. a few more.)
10/21/25 - (1) We'll begin with some questions on intercepts/function notation/solving equations. (2) We'll discuss items from the groupwork("Playing with Properties") from last time. (3) Pairs will work on this task on function properties and checked solutions. (5) (6) HW on function notation (solutions). Do the circled problems only!
10/17/25 - (1) We will work on some starter problems on function notation, solving by graphing and solving equations algebraically. (2) We'll take this assessment on transformations. (3) We'll look at some solutions to this assignment on properties and transformations (most of the solutions here). (4) Groups will work on "Playing with Properties". (5) HW: this transformation & property practice.
10/15/25 - (1) We'll start out by describing properties for some power functions (and we'll get this notes sheet). (2) We'll chat about our HW (T/F). (3) We'll work on this assignment on properties and transformations (most of the solutions here). (5) HW: Finish this assignment (started in class)
10/9/25 - (1) We'll begin by solving a couple of equations...and will check one using graphing with Desmos. (2) We'll check in on HW. (3) We'll describe a function on our own and then discuss the properties of functions (here is a summary of function properties) together. Here are Some Domain/Range Examples. Here is a video on Increasing/Decreasing Behavior. Here is a video on Concavity. Here is a video on Finding Roots of Power Functions (6) HW: Try out these true-false statements! (solutions)
10/7/25 - (1) We'll work on solving a couple of equations....including through the use of graphing...and including equations with no solution. (2) Groups will share solutions to the HW. (3) We'll complete an assignment checking in on some old algebraic ideas. (4) We will create one high-quality transformed graph. (5) HW (review problems)
10/3/25 - (1) We'll begin with a couple of solving problems and will discuss solving equations in general...with a focus on solving equations born from transformed power equations. Here are some video resources: [ Solving Equations Involving Power Functions Solving Equations Involving Positive Exponents Solving Equations Involving Negative Exponents ] (2) We'll discuss solving using graphs. (3) We will work on this Solving Equations Practice and should finish it for HW. Remember that two of the graphs can be "quick sketches".
10/1/25 - (1) We'll begin with a few starter problems on function notation and transformations...and will bring up "solving by graphing", as well as how to handle subtracting a quantity in parentheses. (2) We'll share solutions to the HW....including the two extra graphs that were added. (3) We'll individually work on a graph or two involving transformations for a grade. (4) Pairs will work on "Put Your Transformation Knowledge to the Test". (5) We'll start work on "Starting to Solve Things" (solutions). (6) HW: Finish "Starting to Solve Things"
9/29/25 - (1) We'll begin by chatting about and practicing a bit with function notation.....which will address HW questions as well. (2) We'll connect function notation with transformations. (3) We'll pair up for "Finding Function Extravaganza". (4) Groups will then finish this problem-solving task on power functions #1 from earlier. (5) HW: "Lots More Fun with Function Notation" and graph the two functions
9/25/25 - (1) We'll begin with two quick sketches and one "finding an equation" problem. (2) Groups will discuss "Transformation Practice 11" . (3) Pairs will complete the graded task "Pair Transformation Task 48". (5) We'll work on one ore two transformed graphs. (6) HW: This Desmos Activity on Function Notation
9/23/25 - (1) Solo assessment on some basics (with a little bit on transformations) (2) We'll group up right away to check in on "Transformation of Power Function Practice U". (2) Groups will then walk through one more careful graph. (3) Groups will then finish this problem-solving task on power functions #1 from last class. (4) HW: "Transformation Practice 11"
9/19/25 - (1) We'll begin with a few questions involving function "transformations". We'll even graph one or two transformed power function "with care" and will follow some points around. (2) We'll chat about HW ( "Transforming Functions 35"). (3) We'll start on "Transformation of Power Function Practice U" and will finish it for HW (Note: we did change question F so that only 3 graphs needed to be done "with care" on graph paper. The other three could be quick sketches).
9/17/25 - (1) We'll begin by graphing a few power functions, simplifying an expression, and talking about ideas brought up in the HW("transformations"). Here is a video summing up most of the transformations. (2) I may check in with individuals on power function graphs...and some simplification. (3) Individuals will complete Power Function Task #1 (graded task) (4) We'll graph a few transformed power functions carefully as time allows. (5) HW: "Transforming Functions 35"
9/15/25 - (1) We'll start with one simplifying problem and two graphing/table problems. (2) Trios will check in HW and will finish "Follow Up..." . (3) We will group up to start work on problem-solving task on power functions #1 . (4) We'll end with a very brief check in on power function graphs. (5) Expect more graded tasks on simplification with exponents and graphs of power functions next class and beyond! (6) HW: Another Desmos activity!
9/11/25 - (1) We'll start with a group of exponent-themed problems...with a dash of power graphs. (2) We'll check in and sum up the HW (Desmos activity). (3) We'll clear up any questions about work from last class...as well as from "Crazy Exponents" . (4) We'll complete a graded task. (5) We will begin work on "Follow Up..." (classwork only) (6) We'll graph a couple of different-looking power functions. (7) HW: Power Function Graphing 20.
9/9/25 - (1) We'll begin with a couple of starter problems involving exponents and graphs of power functions. (2) Groups will work on remaining problems from "Crazy Exponents" (SOLUTIONS). (3) We'll check in on graphs of power functions and will sum up findings....and will do some whiteboard work. (4) We may begin work on "Follow Up..." (5) We'll possibly graph a couple of different-looking power functions. (6) HW: Complete this Desmos activity to solidify the patterns with power function graphs AND finish attempting "Crazy Exponents" . (7) We'll have a slightly larger graded task on exponent evaluation next class.
9/5/25 - (0) We'll start by simplifying one problem with negative exponents in a denominator...and one where we must know the difference between (-2)^2 and -2^2. (1) Random pairs will share HW solutions. (2) We'll check in on any questions that are lingering out there and will discuss issues from a previous HW assignment (page 1 & page 2) (solutions) . (3) We'll discuss the need for graphing calculators. (4) We'll complete a brief check-in on evaluating with exponents. (5) We'll continue our look at the "big 6" power functions and will create tables/graphs for all through work on this task (solutions here). (6) Here is an example of graphing a specific power function. (7) HW: Finish all of this task and also complete "Crazy Exponents". Here is a different set of solutions) The rest of the exponents task is quite challenging!
9/3/25 - (1) We will begin with some starter problems involving exponents to check in on work from last class. (2) We'll review this course website and ensure folks have joined Classroom. We'll chat more about graphing calculators. (3) We'll discuss patterns with exponents and how to evaluate expressions with negative exponents, zero as an exponent, and even 'rational' exponents. We'll even briefly review basic laws of exponents. Here are a few examples. (4) We'll clean up "dividing by zero", taking even roots of negative numbers, and the difference between (-2)^2 and -2^2. (5) We'll take questions from this problem set . (6) Groups will check in on HW from last class (solutions) . (7) We'll run through various power function graphs....and have pairs create some tables/graphs. (8) Note: It wouldn't be a major surprise to have a brief check-in on evaluating with exponents. I found this set of Kahoot flashcards that I thought were quick and cool. Here are some quick facts on zero, exponent rules, and more. (8) HW: Complete #'s 1-9 from "Crazy Exponents" (some SOLUTIONS) and "A Bit More Simplifying".
8/29/25 - (0) We'll join Classroom, check out this Google site, and discuss graphing calculators. (1) We'll look at a pattern related to negative exponents and exponents of zero. (2) We'll group up to work on this problem set . (3). We'll cement our knowledge of simplifying with various exponents, including negative exponents/exponents of zero/rational exponents(so far only with a numerator of one). (4) We'll do some basic whiteboard practice on simplifying. (5) We should complete page 148; #’s 5,6,15-21, 24-42, 84-86 from the textbook (page 1 & page 2) for HW.
8/27/25 - (1) We chatted about open & closed questions and did a little activity related to those types of questions. (2) We then worked in groups on patterns that resulted in being able to evaluate expressions with negative exponents and exponents of zero. (3) No HW (lucky, you).