Weekly update:
AP Cal - Test this week!
Calculus - more on derivatives
Pre-Cal - finishing up polynomials and working with imaginary numbers

Also check out the video lesson page when you get a chance:
http://tiny.cc/mrjamespod

Here's the Study Guide for PreCal!

Study Guide for Test 3


ALL ODD:
Page 234-236
#7-13, 63-67, 75-79
Page 317
#1-9, 29-35

Know:
Inverses, Compositions, Transformations, Polynomial graphing from 3.1, and the graphs from page 166

This week:

Alright everyone, here is what is going on this week:
In AP Calculus we are working with derivatives and learning the Chain Rule.
In Calculus we are starting to work with the rules of derivatives.
In Pre-Calculus we are reviewing for our test next week on Functions and Polynomials.

This week:

Everyone here is the plan for the week:

AP Calculus, we're starting derivatives! Say goodbye to limits.
Calculus, review for the test, and then start derivatives at the end of the week.
Pre-Cal, finish up transformations and then start to look at polynomials.

School is starting soon, I'll see everyone soon!

Welcome Everyone!

Many of the pre-cal students have already seen this blog, so welcome all new students and parents to the blog! Look for an update on Monday on what we'll be covering next week in my classes.

Great job everyone!

Go ahead and comment on any incorrect solutions today if you get a chance.

Thanks,
Mr. James

3rd Period #125

3rd Period, Number 20

-Zach Searcy

number 91

-rachel sims

#93

x-5 < or = 3
-3 < or + x-5 < or = 3
+5
2 < or = x < or = 8
[2,8]
______._____._______
2,8

93.

5th period #40

40) 2y^6-32y^2
2y^2(y^4-16)
2y^2(y^2+4)(y^2-4)
2y^2(y^2+4)(y+2)(y-2)<----Solution

5th period number 28

5th period # 8

5th period #61

Study Guide online

Everyone,
I have created a study guide that mirrors our test on Thursday. We will discuss problems off it on Wednesday. If you want to look at before we go over it on Wednesday, I have posted it on my Share Point website under Class Notes and Handouts. You can get to it by clicking: https://www.trussvillecityschools.com/Teachers/Ryan.James/Class%20Notes%20%20Handouts/Forms/AllItems.aspx

test student post

Ok, lots of bugs in this thing. Sorry everyone!
You need to type your equation in the equation editor and then save it as a picture.

Then:
click the top right "new post".
Then:
type your post and click the 'insert picture' button that's just to the right of 'spellcheck' button.

Then publish the post.

Example Posting for Everyone

For everyone, this is the example post. In the title, you can just put your class period and problem number.
"5th period #128" is what it should look like.

when you type it, it will look like:
y = 2x + \frac{2x}{(3x + 50} + \sqrt[3]{2x}
but the picture should look like:

then solve it and post the solution under the problem.

And also, when you save the picture on your computer it should be under the file name: equation.png

7th Period Test 1

Everyone from 7rd period, this is where you need to comment with your solutions to the problems.

5th Period Test 1

Everyone from 5rd period, this is where you need to comment with your solutions to the problems.

3rd Period Test 1

Everyone from 3rd period, this is where you need to comment with your solutions to the problems.

Instructions for Study Guide #1

Everyone, here are the instructions as I have told you in class:
1) Go ahead and work your problem out on paper. Then, find the post that refers to your class period. Go ahead and comment on that post with your solution. I want you to put as much of the solution is necessary to prove to someone that your answer is right. Use words or use the equation editor. It doesn't have to be right, just make your best attempt. Make sure you complete this by Monday midnight.
2) Go back in and find your classmates' work. Comment on at least one classmate's attempt. You either need to correct them if they are wrong and help them find the correct solution, or comment on why they were right by citing a definition or formula from the book. For lengthy definitions/formulas, you can site the page number and name of the definition/formula. Make sure you complete this by Tuesday midnight.
**If for any reason you cannot complete this on a computer due to no internet access or no extra time at school, I will accept your answers on a sheet of paper.

Welcome to Pre-Cal Online!

Welcome everyone from HTHS Pre-AP Precalculus fall 2009!