Algebra+II+Wk+2


 * Algebra II:**

Week 1: Algebra II basics Week 2: More Algebra II basics Week 3: Algebra II and graphing Week 4: Applications (primarily physics) Week 5: Geometry and Probability

Therefore, I must prepare 4 days of material for each week and 5 days of “filler” material. I recognize that 5 days of filler probably will not be necessary, but this material will not expire. Right now, the filler material I have in mind is:

1: Puzzles and Riddles 2: Puzzles and Riddles Part 2 3: Pop Psychology 4: Newcomb’s Paradox + Prisoner’s Dilemma 5: Algebra II and Geometry video games (on a CD, left over from last year) 
 * Algebra II:**

Week 1: Algebra II basics: Two variable equations and physical examples thereof. Week 3: Binomial Theorem, Pascal’s Triangle, Squares, and Roots Week 4: Applications Week 5: Probability and Physics
 * Week 2: Graphing two variable equations.**


 * Graphing two variable equations:**

__Monday__: OK, the students will be back from the weekend and could probably use a quick refresher. **I will need to buy graph paper** and ask them to get some for future use. So, to begin, pass out graph paper and go over the basics of the coordinate system.

Vocabulary terms: y-axis x-axis origin

Then, the students need to know how to plot points. I don’t know if they have much experience with this, and so I’ll tell them to plot the points (-3, 3), (3, 3), (-3, 0), (-2, -2), (-1, -3), (0, -3), (1, -3), (2, -2), and (3, 0). Joy.

Then, begin graphing y = x + b lines. Start with b = 0 and work from there.

//Practice plotting points and graphing y = x + b equations//.

//Homework//: Make a short worksheet and quiz tomorrow on plotting points and graphing y = x + b equations.  __Tuesday__: Check HW (credit) and ask if anyone has any questions, quick plotting and graphing review. 10 minute Quiz. Should take about 20 minutes total.

Begin with more positive slope graphing, such as y = 2x, y = 3x, and y = 2x + 2. Practice this, and then practice putting equations into y = mx + b. Remind them that the coefficient of x is the “slope” and that the leftover number is the “y-intercept”.

//Practice solving y and graphing slopes other than 1; if there is time, practice negative slope values.//

//Homework//: Make a short worksheet and quiz tomorrow on solving for y then graphing.  __Wednesday__: Check HW (credit) and ask if anyone has any questions, quick graphing review. 10 minute Quiz. Should take about 20 minutes total.

Review! Practice using the __some sort of made up game and generate review questions__ to solve for y and then graph. Introduce negative and fractional slope values. Review vocabulary terms, solving for a variable, substituting values, and graphing. __Thursday__: Test! 15 minutes questions and review. 45 minutes test. I’ll be going under the knife today.

No homework.  __Friday__: I probably won’t be here today, and so … fun stuff!: math riddles with candy rewards for correct answers:


 * 1: What comes next? 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, …


 * 2: In the song, “12 days of Christmas,” how many gifts did my true love give to me?


 * 3: Place six X's on a Tic Tac Toe board without making three-in-a-row in any direction.


 * 4: Arrange 12 trees into 6 rows of 4 trees each in two different ways. (There are at least 3 possible.)