Mary Doherty
Activities
Do Now
Goal
Monday 2/27
Tech
Integr.
Assessments
Tuesday 2/28
Wednesday 2/29
Week of 2/27/12
Thursday 3/1
Friday 3/2
SWDAT find all
real zeros of a polynomial function.
SWDAT classify
the zeros of polynomial functions.
SWDAT classify
the zeros of polynomial functions
SWDAT evaluate
and graph polynomial functions
SWDAT evaluate
and graph polynomial functions
Rational Zeros Review
Making connnections warm-up
Quiz 5.6 Find Rational Zeros
HSPA information,
tips, and reminders
Quiz 5.7 Fundamental Theorem of
Algebra
5.6 Find Rational
Zeros
-- Graphic Organizer with steps to find
rational zeros.
--Use the location
principle exercise
(TB p. 378) Excel
activity to narrow
list of possible rational zeros.
5.7 Apply the Fundamental Theorem
of Algebra
--notes on the Fundamental Theorem
of Algebra and applying the theorem
to find the number
of solutions or zeros. Notes on the
Complex Conjugates Theorem and
Irrational Conjugates Theorem with
examples related to
applying the theorem.
5.7 Apply the Fundamental Theorem
of Algebra
--notes and examples on using zeros
to write a polynomial function.
HSPA Open-ended
Question Activity
--students to review
open-ended grading
rubric and to score 3
sample problem
answers per the rubric.
5.2 and 5.8 Evaluate and Graph Polynomial Functions
--analyzing graphs
of polynomial functions: Explorelearning gizmo with
guided questions
and conclusions.
Students to complete on own.
Graphing Calculator, Excel
Graphing Calculator
No computer
SchoolWires
Explorelearning.com
--solutions to practice problems.
--warm-up activity
--solutions to examples
--HW results
--solutions to examples and practice.
--HW results
--solutions to practice problems.
--Quiz results
--HW results
--classwork
Rational Zeros w.s.
(Kuta)
5.7 HW w.s.
5.7 Practice w.s.
Complete scoring
activity
Explorelearning
conclusions
--HSPA Review –
check answers to
first practice test
and and second
practice test (part 1)
HW
Lesson Plans for Algebra II/Trig
SWDAT = Students will demonstrate the ability to…; TM = teacher-made; TR = Teacher Resources, OH = overhead; PP =
PowerPoint, W.S. = worksheet, TB = textbook; SW = SchoolWires; GSP = Geometer’s SketchPad, MQ = mini-quiz; M-L =
McDougal-Littel; A-W = Addison Wesley, GL = Glencoe, HRW = Holt, Rinehart, Winston.