How to have success in this course?

Here's what other students have said about how to have success in this course!

And no I won't take money :)


https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B-HwqudAogG6MzI1YzJjNmUtMDI0Zi00NGFmLWFjMzUtMWVmM2VmM2NlN2Ji&hl=en&authkey=CNjW2nw

Watch videos on factoring, graphing, etc. Link here

Watch videos that will help you with each section from our class. Pete's blog was put together last semester. Use his site to watch videos for each section. You might have to look at older posts. Based on students comments last semester, they found these extremely helpful.
I also have a link to pete's blog found on the quick links.


petesmath110.blogspot.com

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Class notes from section 4.1

Today we covered graphing quadratic functions.

Here's the link to the powerpoint:
https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AeHwqudAogG6ZDN3cjRicV8xaGZwdzRqZ3Y&hl=en&authkey=CLbf7IkI


Here's the handout.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ce3YcKIvZb5olbmTq3ndu3HyZ_WSEoFhGUlrP-C327s/edit?hl=en&authkey=CMCCndUG

Help Session tomorrow-Be there

Hey everyone,
If you felt at all nervous about factoring, completing the square, transformations, quadratics or if you want to start studying for the test that's opening next week, come to the help session.

173 TMCB, from 1 - 4 pm tomorrow
Friday, Sept 2nd

If you can only show up for part of the time, that's just fine.
Oh and don't forget to guess how much candy is in my jar. You could win an x number of delicious m&m's.

Be sure to print a practice test from the department website here:

https://math.byu.edu/~wright/Math%20110/ExamsFall2009/Test%201%20F09.pdf
https://math.byu.edu/~wright/Math%20110/ExamsWinter2010/110Exam1W10.pdf
https://math.byu.edu/~wright/Math%20110/Exams/ExamsFall2010/Test%201%20F10.pdf

These practice tests are the tests that were given for Test 1 over the last 3 semesters.

handouts, presentation, and what nots from class today 3.5

Here's a link to the spiritual thought I gave in class today.http://lds.org/ensign/1982/05/the-value-of-work?lang=eng&query=hard+work


Here's links to the awesome presentation I created which we didn't finish ( my bad). You should go over it still.

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AeHwqudAogG6ZDN3cjRicV8xNDM5Zzg0bWZoajc&hl=en_US


and the handout on elementary functions
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B-HwqudAogG6NjdhOThjMzUtZGFmNS00YWJmLTljZDctYTljYmZlYmIyMTg1&hl=en


We also looked at two websites you should spend time using to understanding graphing by transformations:
www.geogebra.org
www.wolframalpha.com

We will spend more time graphing on thursday.

I also want you to go through the Warmup to 4.1.

Get it here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11SU5HIovgQqHNd3Y9unYPWrDLKyl-mfsVy-_D96gtnU/edit?hl=en_US

See your bright happy faces in class on Thurs. I can't wait :)

Recap of class today

Hope class went okay for everyone today. I failed to mention so many things so that's what this handy blog is for so make sure you read all the posts.

Most of the questions students had after class seemed to be regarding the syllabus, homework, tests, etc. These questions will probably be cleared up after labs today. Take time to read through the syllabus. If you lose it and want an extra copy ask your TA or stop by my office 174 TMCB.

Homework & Quizzes--You can't start the homework until you buy your access code (see previous post about book). Once you receive your code then go to byu.mylabsplus.com to log in. In order to log in you use your net id as your username and your byu ID (the numbers) for your password. You can change this afterwards if you'd like.  If you can't access the homework then you need to email Jim Logan.

Email Jim Logan -- loganj@math.byu.edu

If you just added you will need to email Jim Logan the following information:

Name,

sec,

net id

byu id,

class that transferred out of (if applicable)

Homework & Quiz continued: 
You should now work on 3.5 homework and take the 3.5 quiz. Your TAs will keep the quizzes open for this week but generally you will need a password to access the quizzes. This password will only be given in your lab sessions so you must attend in order to get access to the quizzes.
Feel free to use the websites I showed you in class. www.geogebra.og and www.wolframalpha.com

Practice Tests
Today I distributed a practice test for Test 1. There are 4 practice tests available at the www.math.byu.edu website. Be sure to go to Math 110. It's a good idea to think about your exam since it's next week.

Calculators
You don't need a fancy calculator for this course. You can't use a calculator on any of the exams. You can just use the websites I told you about or the calculator on your desktop.

Warmups for 4.1
Remember to check out the warmups and go through it. This will help us have a more meaningful discussion during class on thursday.

More to come!! Are you excited?

Warmup to 4.1

Quadratic Functions Exploration

On Thurs we will look in more detail about quadratic functions and the properties of the functions.  Read ahead, maybe watch a video, and go through the exploration given below to help you learn the material with understanding.

Follow the directions for the task given with the link and answer the following questions in the space provided.

http://members.shaw.ca/ron.blond/QFA.CSF.APPLET/index.html

http://robertfant.com/Java/GeoGebra/QuadraticVertexForm.htm

1)      Click on the following links and explore the graphs of quadratic functions in VERTEX FORM. 

a)      Describe what happens to the graph when you change the variable a.

(type here)

b)      Describe what happens to the graph when you change the variable h.

c)      Describe what happens to the graph when you change the variable k.

2)      Why do you think that vertex form was introduced in algebra?  Why didn’t we just stick to standard form?

3)      Would you prefer graphing a quadratic function in vertex form or in standard quadratic form?  Explain your answer.

4)      Let’s say a student in our class wants to know how to put a function given in standard quadratic form into VERTEX quadratic form, explain to this student how he/she could do this?  Explain the process ( you will be graded on thoughtful responses).

There are 2 ways of graphing quadratic functions: by transformations and by properties.

We’ve looked at graphing functions by transformations (in problems 1-4).  Now let’s look at graphing by properties.  You want to use graphing by properties when the function is in standard form.

5)      Here are the properties you need to know to in order to graph by properties.  Please go to the following link and put in the following function to find the properties.

http://www.wolframalpha.com/

Determine the vertex:

Determine the x-intercepts:

y-intercept:

equation of the line of symmetry

6)      Continue to use http://www.wolframalpha.com/

a)      Does the graph of this quadratic function open upwards or downwards?

b)      What is the vertex of the parabola?

c)      Does this function have a max or min value?

d)     Would this parabola have x-intercepts YES or NO? Explain why or why not?

Algebra is the study of patterns, making generalizations, and reasoning. What patterns do you see with graphing quadratics?