ADVANCED FUNCTIONS: ESSENTIALS OF PRECALCULUS (BABYLONIAN v EUCLIDEAN METHODS)
5. APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES
CLASS TEXT KNOWLEDGE & APPLICATION THINKING & COMMUNICATION HOMEWORK ENRICHMENT

FINAL EXAM - Monday June 2. 12:30 pm in the Gym

 
75
May 26
354
458

Chapter 4 & 5 Review

   
74
May 22
198
286

Chapter 2 & 3 Review

   
73
May 20
418-421

5.5 Trigonometric Equations Take up Homework
Chapter 1. Test. pg. 114

   
72
May 15
418-421

5.5 Trigonometric Equations

  • Take up Homework
  • Solving Trigonometric Equations
 
71
May 13
414-417
5.5 Trigonometric Equations
  • Take up Homework
  • Solving Trigonometric Equations
 
70
May 9
409-410

5.4 Inverse Trigonometric Equations III

  • Take up Homework
  • Evaluating Trig Expressions
  • Graphs of Trigonometric Equations
 
69
May 7
408-409

5.4 Inverse Trigonometric Functions II

  • Take up Homework
  • Evaluating Trigonometric Expressions
  • Solving Inv. Trig. Equations

ASSESSMENT 7
Sections 5.1 to 5.3

 
68
May 5
404-408

5.4 Inverse Trigonometric Functions I

  1. Take up Homework
  2. Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  3. Composition of Trigonometric Functions and Their Inverses


 
67
May 1
402-404
5.4 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  1. Take up Homework
  2. Inverse sin Function: sin-1x
 
66
Apr 29
388-394
5.3 More on Trigonometric Identities I
  1. Double-Angle Formulas & Identities
  2. Half-Angle Formulas & Identities

Final Exam Outline

 
65
Apr 25
381-384

5.2 Verification of Trigonometric Identities III

  1. Cofunctions
  2. Complex Identities


 
64
Apr 23
378-381

5.2 Verification of Trigonometric Identities II

  1. Homework Review
  2. Identities that Involve (α ± β)
  3. Cofunctions
 
63
Apr 18
375-378

5.2 Verification of Trigonometric Identities I

  1. Fundamental Trigonometric Identities
  2. Verifying Indentities: Factor, Conjuagte, Reduction to Sine and Cosine
 
62
Apr 16
371-374

Section 5.1. Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles

  1. Applications Involving Right Triangles
  2. Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
  3. Questions 71-76
  4. Connecting Concepts


 
61
Apr 14
367-370

Section 5.1. Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles

  1. Take up Questions 1-17
  2. Quadrantal and Reference Angles

 
60
Apr 10
359-363
  1. Cumulative Review, p. 355
  2. Section 5.1. Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles
 
59
Apr 8
  1. Take Up Assessment 6
  2. Cumulative Review pp. 354-355
 
4. TRIGONOMETRIC (CIRCULAR) FUNCTIONS
CLASS
TEXT
KNOWLEDGE & APPLICATION
THINKING & COMMUNICATION
HOMEWORK ENRICHMENT
58
Apr 4
342-346
Section 4.5: Graphing Techniques:
  1. Take up previously assigned homework
  2. Word Problems
 
57
Apr 2
Section 4.5: Graphing Techniques:
  1. Translation of Trigonometric Functions
  2. Addition of Ordinates
  3. Damping Factor
 
56
Mar 31
  1. Assessment #6: Sections 4.1 to 4.4
  2. Section 4.5: Graphing Techniques: Translation of Trigonometric Functions
 
55
Mar 27
331-338

4.4 Graphs of the Other Trigonometric Functions

  1. Online 'Recognize Functions' Quiz
  2. Take up Homework p. 337

 



MARCH BREAK
54
Mar 7
331-338

4.4 Graphs of the Other Trigonometric Functions

  1. Graphing the Square and Cube Root of f(x)
  2. Online 'Recognize Functions' Quiz
  3. Graph of f(x)=tan x
  4. Graphs of csc x, sec x, and cot x
  5. Period

Online 'Recognize Functions' Quiz



53
Mar 5

Transformational Graphing

  1. Graphing the Reciprocal of f(x)
  2. Graphing the Square of f(x)
  3. Preliminary Discussion of Graphing of Other Trigonometric Functions

Online 'Recognize Functions' Quiz



53
Mar 3
329-330-

Take Up Exercise Set 4.3

  1. Structured Approach to Graphing Trig Functions
  2. Intervals of Increase and Decrease
  3. Relative Extrema by Observation

Online 'Recognize Functions' Quiz



52
Feb 28
322-328

4.3 Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions

  1. Graph of y=sin x & y=cos x
  2. Amplitude
  3. Period
  4. Graph of y=asinbx & y=acosbx

Trigonometric Applet Package



51
Feb 26
313-318

4.2 Trigonometric (Circular) Functions of Real Numbers

  1. Properties: sign, Domain, Range, Even & Odd Symmetry, Period.
  2. Identities

Six Trig Functions Applet



50
Feb 21
313-318

4.2 Trigonometric (Circular) Functions of Real Numbers

  1. Trigonometric (Circular) Functions of Real Numbers
  2. Properties: sign, Domain, Range, Even & Odd Symmetry, Period.
  3. Identities

Six Trig Functions Applet



49
Feb 19
307-313

4.2 Trigonometric (Circular) Functions of Real Numbers

  1. The Wrapping Function, W(t)
  2. Trigonometric (Circular) Functions of Real Numbers

Six Trig Functions Applet



48
Feb 15
307

4.2 Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers

  1. Special Triangles

Manipula Math Applets
Trigonometry, Calculus, Vectors, etc.
Explore for inspiration!



47
Feb 13
296-302

4.1 A3: Angles, Arcs and Areas

  1. Conversion 2: Radian Measure
  2. The Circle and the Sector
  3. Linear and Angular Speed

 



46
Feb 11
291-296

Return and Review Assessment 5
4.1 A3: Angles, Arcs and Areas

  1. Degree Measure
  2. Terminals and Coterminals
  3. Conversion 1: DMS

Determine the ratio of the area of a circle to it's inscribed square.



3. EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
CLASS
TEXT
KNOWLEDGE & APPLICATION
THINKING & COMMUNICATION
HOMEWORK ENRICHMENT
45
Feb 7

3.6 Exponential Growth and Decay

  1. Compound Interest Formula
  2. Exponential Growth
  3. Exponential Decay
  4. Carbon Dating

 



44
Feb 5

Assessment 5
Sections 3.1 to 3.5

 



43
Jan 30
284-285

3.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Applications

Chapter 3 True/False Exercises

Chapter 3 Review Questions

Model Solution for
Question 58, Page 263.



42
Jan 28
257-266
3.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
  1. Exponential Equations
  2. Logarithmic Equations
  3. Applications

As we recapped in Lesson 40's T&C section, the log of a sum is not the sum of the logs.

However, for some combinations it is true. Solve for x in terms of y for the following equation:



41
Jan 24
245-251
3.4 Logarithms and Logarithmic Scales
  1. Change of Base Formula
  2. Graphing f(x)=logbx using the Change of Base Formula
  3. Richter Scale
  4. pH Balance of a Solution
  5. Hydrogen-Ion Concentration

Solve for x:



40
Jan 22
243-245
3.4 Logarithms and Logarithmic Scales
  1. Properties of Logarithms
  2. Logarithms Rules

(Tricky)
Is

?

Is

?



39
Jan 18
230-238
3.3 Logarithmic Functions and Their Applications
  1. The Graph of a Logarithmic Function
  2. Logarithms are Exponents
  3. The Definition of a Logarithmic Function




38
Jan 16
Chapter 2 Test




37
Jan 14
230-238
Take Up Homework: 224-226
3.3 Logarithmic Functions and Their Applications
  1. The Graph of a Logarithmic Function
  2. Logarithms are Exponents
  3. The Definition of a Logarithmic Function
  4. The Composition of a Logarithmic and Exponential Function
  5. Logarithms Rules

 


239-240:
1-33 (odd)
39-51 (odd)
57-71 (odd)


36
Jan 10
215-224

Take Up Homework: 212-213
3.2 Exponential Functions and Their Application

  1. e
  2. e as the sum of a series
  3. e as a Limit:
  4. The Natural Exponent Function:
    f(x)=ex
  5. Exponents Rules
  6. Applications of Exponential Functions

On a single Cartesian Plane, draw the graphs of f(x)=ex and g(x)=e-x.

Now, overlay the graphs of

and

224-226:
1-47 (odd)

35
Jan 8
215-226
3.2 Exponential Functions and Their Application
  1. Definition
  2. Graph
  3. Properties of f(x)=bx
  4. Transformations of f(x)=bx
  5. e.
 

Simplify the expression,

224-226:
1-47 (odd)


Pi Series

Exponential Series

34
Dec 18
196-197


196-197:
11-39 (odd)
45-69 (odd)


33
Dec 12
203-214
Section 3.1. Inverse Functions
  1. Introduction
  2. Graphs of Inverse Functions
  3. Composition of a Functon and its Inverse
  4. Finding the Inverse of a Function

Can a function be its own inverse?

212-213:
1-45 (odd)


2. POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONS
CLASS
TEXT
KNOWLEDGE & APPLICATION
THINKING & COMMUNICATION
HOMEWORK
ENRICHMENT
32
Dec 10
177-192
Section 2.6. Graphs of Rational Functions and Their Application
  1. Slant Asymptotes
  2. Asymptotic behaviour of degree greater than 1
  3. Squeezing the lemon:

Can a function cross its horizontal asymptote?

189:
35-57 (odd)


31
Dec 6
177-192
Section 2.6. Graphs of Rational Functions and Their Applications
  1. Definition of a Vertical Asymptote
  2. Definition of a Horizontal Asymptote
  3. Theorem on Horizontal Asymptotes (p.180) (comparing the degrees of numerator and denominator)
  4. Domain and Range Intervals
  5. RAI2D2S

Can a function have more than one vertical asymptote?

Can a function have more than one horizontal asymptote?

189:
1-29 (odd)


30
Dec 4
177-192
Section 2.6. Graphs of Rational Functions and Their Applications
  1. Definition of a Vertical Asymptote
  2. Definition of a Horizontal Asymptote
  3. Domain and Range Intervals

Can a function cross it's vertical asymptote?

How about its horizontal asymptote?

189:
1-29 (odd)


29
Nov 30
154-167
Section 2.4. Zeros of Polynomial Functions
  1. Number of Zeros of a Polynomial Function
  2. Rational Zero Theorem

 

 

 

164-165:
1-16 (odd)
37-58 (every 5th)
59-63 (odd)

Double Wheel:
Mystery Uncovered
28
Nov 28
138-153
Section 2.3. Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
  1. Turning Points
  2. Relative and Absolute Extrema (Max/Min)
  3. Real Zeros of a Polynomial
  4. Even and Odd Multiplicity of Factors

 

 

 

149-151:
1-49 (odd)

27
Nov 26
Assessment #3 (1 hour):
Sections 1.6, 1.7, and 2.2

For the polynomial P(x), if
P(a)·P(b)<0
must P have a zero in the interval [a,b]?


26
Nov 22
138-153
Section 2.3. Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
  1. General Form:anxn+an-1xn-1+...+a0
  2. Far-Left and Far-Right Behaviour
  3. The Power form: xn
  4. Turning points

Watch this animation and then determine how much area is 'under' the function, f(x)=x3 over the same closed interval, [1,4].

 

149-151:
1-49 (odd)



25
Nov 20
127-137
Section 2.2. The Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem
  1. The Remainder Theorem
  2. Evaluating a Polynomial Usinfg the Remainder Theorem
  3. The Factor Theorem
  4. Reduced Polynomials
136-137:
55, 57, 59,
65, 67

(an+bn)
24
Nov 16
127-137
Section 2.2. The Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem
  1. Division of Polynomials
  2. Synthetic Division
  3. The Remainder Theorem
  4. The Factor Theorem
What is a Polynomial in x?
135-136: 1-54
(every fourth)


23
Nov 14
Detailed Review of Section 1.7
Consider the complex number a+bi. Its complex conjugate is a-bi.
Is the the product of a complex number and its conjugate, real or complex?
1. FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS
CLASS
TEXT
KNOWLEDGE & APPLICATION
THINKING & COMMUNICATION
HOMEWORK
ENRICHMENT
22
Nov 8
99-104
Section 1.7. The Algebra of Functions
  1. Composition of Functions
105-106: 65-71
(odd)
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21
Nov 6
96-99
Section 1.7. The Algebra of Functions

  1. Operations Worksheet
  2. Composition of Functions
  3. The Difference Quotient
What are the real solutions
(x-intercepts) of the quotient function:
(f/g)(x)?
104-105: 1-64
(every fourth)

(an-bn)
20
Nov 2
86-90
Section 1.6. Properties of Graphs
  1. Geometric Transformations:
    1. Symmetry
      1. Even: f(-x)=f(x)
      2. Odd: f(-x)=-f(x)
    2. Translations
      1. Vertical: y=f(x)+c
      2. Horizontal: y=f(x+c)
    3. Reflections
      1. x-axis: y= -f(x)
      2. y-axis: y= f(-x)
    4. Stretching & Compressing
      1. Horizontal: y= f(c·x)
      2. Vertical: y= c·f(x)

Which of the following geometric transformations does NOT modify the real solutions of f(x)?

  1. f(-x)
  2. -f(x)
  3. c·f(x)
  4. f(c·x)

91-92: 1-67 (odd)
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(p+q)n
19

Oct 31
  1. ASSESSMENT: Sections 1.4 & 1.5

What transformation of f(x) is defined by -f(-x)?

91-92: 1-67 (odd)
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18
Oct 29
81-86
  1. Homework Review: Section 1.5
  2. y-axis Symmetry: IMAGE-f(x)
    1. f(x) = f(-x) (even)
    2. f(x) = - f(-x) (odd)
  3. Symmetry wrt a Point
  4. Geometric Transformations:
    1. Translations

What are the necessary conditions for the maximum value of f(x) = ax2+bx+c
to be c?

91-92: 1-67 (odd)
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FOUNDATIONS FOR THE BINOMIAL THEOREM:

Factorial Notation

Combinations

Pascal's Triangle
17
Oct 25
71-74
Reliable Steps for Solving Applications
  1. Read the question over at least twice writing down the data as functions (include units and watch for restrictions)
  2. Sketch a well-labelled graph
  3. Do the algebra, starting from a general model, gradually replacing with the details from part 1. (Keep an eye on what the question is asking for!!)
  4. Conclude with the answer the question is seeking, with units.
Are cubes and cylinders examples of prisms?
76-77: 45-55 (odd)
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DESIGNER
PARABOLAS:

Three-Intercept

Three-Point

16
Oct 23
67-71
  1. CNML Contests
  2. Definition: Quadratic Function
  3. Definition: Symmetry wrt a Line
  4. Standard Form: f(x) = a(x-h)2+k
  5. Vertex of a Parabola
  6. Vertex Formula
Is the area enclosed by the x-axis, the line x=1, and the parabola defined by f(x)=x2 more or less than 1/2 unit2 ?
75-76: 1-43 (odd)
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15
Oct 19
59-65
  1. Check Homework
  2. (Physics) Point of Impact
  3. Points of Discussion
  4. Infinitesimal
The slope of a line is a well-understood concept. Can a meaning be attached to the concept of the slope of a curve?
61-65: 51, 53, 62, 65, 67, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79
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14
Oct 17
56-59
  1. Verify Real solutions as x-intercepts
  2. f1(x) = f2(x) <=> f1(x) - f2(x)=0
  3. (Business) Cost, Revenue and Profit functions
  4. (Business) Break-Even Point
  5. ab=0 <=> a=0 or b=0 or a=b=0
  6. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
  7. Pythagorean Triples
Express the previous night's homework question numbers as a linear function, Q(w), where w is a whole number.
61-65: 51, 53, 62, 65, 67, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79
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13
Oct 15
51-56
  1. Definition: f(x)=mx+b
  2. Slope as Change
  3. Horizontal and Vertical Lines
  4. Slope-Intercept Form
  5. Point-Slope Form
  6. Real solutions and x-intercepts

What is the two-intercept form of a linear relation?

60-61: 1-49
(every sixth)
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12
Oct 11

 

Assessment 2: Sections 1.2 and 1.3
Zeller's Congruence

True or False?
The square of a sum is equal to the sum of the squares.
1
Oct 9
37-43
  1. Increasing, Decreasing and Constant Functions
  2. One-to-One Mapping: Horizontal Line Test
  3. The Greatest Integer Function (Floor Function: [x], or int(x)
  4. Topics for Discussion (page 43)

True or False?
The terms, reciprocal and inverse, are synomyms.

44-45: 43-63 (odd)
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10
Oct 4
30-36
  1. Vertical Line Test
If f(a)=f(b) does that necessarily mean that a=b?

making good use of your elastic!
9
Oct 2
30-36
  1. A relation is a set of ordered pairs.
  2. A function ia a relation in which no two ordered pairs have the same first coordinate (x-value or abscissa)
  3. Functional notation: y=f(x)
  4. Piecewise functions
  5. Domain and range of a function
If a collar tied snugly around the equator of the earth had an extra metre added to its length, would a mouse be able to crawl underneath it?
43-44: 1-41 (odd)
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8
Sep 28
26-27
  1. Identifying the circle by Completing the Square
  2. Work period to complete the numerous questions I've assigned. If you come prepared to roll up your sleeves and get to work, the dividends will be realized immediately.
Beginning at the eastern most point on a circle, how many radial lengths, r, could you string around the circle before returning to the starting point?
28: 57-75 (odd)
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7
Sep 26
19-26
  1. Identifying the circle by Completing the Square
  2. Graphing: Equations (=) vs InEquations(<,>)
  3. Graphs from a Table of Values
  4. Intercepts
Is the reciprocal of x always less than x?
28: 27-55 (odd)
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6
Sep 24
16-19
  1. Algebra Assessment
  2. A line vs a line segment
  3. The Midpoint and Distance formulas
  4. The Equation of a Circle centered at C(h,k) with radius, r: (x-h)2+(y-k)2=r2
If two mutually perpendicular axes divide R2 into 4 quadrants, three mutually axes divide R3 into 8 what?
27-28: 1-23 (odd)
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5
Sep 19
3-12
17-18
  1. Algebra PreAssessment
  2. Cartesian Coordinate Systems: R, R×R, R×R×R, or R, R2, R3
  3. (x,y)=(abscissa, ordinate)
CF asks: "Which set of numbers is more numerous, the Naturals or the Reals?"
27-28: 1-23 (odd)
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4
Sep 17
5-12
  1. Solving Quadratic Equalities: Factoring
  2. Solving Quadratic InEqualities(<, >)
Is the square root of a positive real number, x, always less than x?
13: 19-57 odd
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3
Sep 13
4-5
  1. Solving Linear Equalities (=)
  2. The Zero-Product Principle:
    a·b=0 <=> a=0 or b=0 or a=b=0
  3. Solving Quadratic Equalities: The Quadratic Formula
What real number is equal to its reciprocal?
Can you name any others?
13: 19-57 odd
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2
Sep 11
3-4
  1. Rank (<,>)
  2. set-builder and interval notation
  3. absolute value |x| and distance
What is the first positive real number?
13: 1, 5, 9, 13, 17,
59-75 (odd) and graph each interval
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1
Sep 7
3
Course of Study, Subject, Forum
Textbook
and calculator distribution
The Hierarchy of the Real Numbers
Are there more rational numbers or irrational numbers?
13: 1, 5, 9, 13, 17,
59-75 (odd) and graph each interval
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