Hansen - Pioneer pre-Calc assignments

Due to Continuity of Learning protocol, HansenMath.com will no longer be updated for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. All assignments from 4/13 - 6/12 will be posted via Google Classroom only. Thank you for understanding.

*** Spring Break, Mon 3/30 - Fri 4/3, Enjoy "no school!" ***

Week 9, Second Semester

Fri 3/27
1.) Please Log on to Google Classroom and reply to today's prompt. That is all. Thank you and have a nice weekend!

Thu 3/26
1.) So far this week, I have provided this class eight (8) learning opportunities: activities A through H.
2.) You may go back and do one more of those, and upload to Google Classroom.

Wed 3/25
1.) Take a good look at both opportunities. You may complete ONE of the following learning opportunities via Google Classroom OR you may choose one that you did not do from the previous days as well:

g.) First, watch my Youtube video on Finding Zeroes of Cubic Polynomials.
Then print and/or write out your answers to these two exercises on zeroes of cubic polynomials.
Upload a scan or pic of your work to Google Classroom

h.) Complete a Crossword Puzzle on the Basics of Geometry. Upload a pic or scan of the finished product to Google Classroom. Thank you.


Tue 3/24
1.) Take a good look at all three choices. You may complete ONE of the following learning opportunities via Google Classroom. OR you may choose one that you did not do from the previous day as well:

d.) Systems of Linear Equations Multiple Choice. On Google Classroom, private comment me how you did!

e.) Review of Factoring. Read the flowchart examples and try the practice problems. Upload your work to Google Classroom.

f.) Basic Statistics Review. Print or write out your answers and upload your work to Google Classroom.


Mon 3/23
1.) On Google Classroom, you may complete ONE of the following learning opportunities. Choose the one YOU feel will best support your educational progress:

a.) Watch My YouTube video on the Unit Circle. Here are the guided notes, Unit Circle Refresher, and the assignment follows.

b.) Practice prior to Calculus.

c.) Chapter 4, Page 349 #1-23 in your textbook .


Week 8, Second Semester

Fri 3/20
1.) Optional: HansenMath ZOOM.us Meeting from 2:00-3:00pm. Pop in to say "hello" ask a question, or whatnot. Hopefully I'll see some of you then!

Thu 3/19
1.) Please view my Update for 3/19.
2.) Please try the following Unit Circle "games":
Quizizz Unit Circle Trivia
Unit Circle Fill-in Game!
3.) Please try them and private comment about your experience on Google Classroom. Thank you!

Wed 3/18
1.) Nothing new today. Have a great one!

Tue 3/17
1.) Second learning opportunity via Google Classroom: Chapter 1 P. 88 #1-20
2.) Posted in Google Classroom. Please upload photo of your work there when done. Thank you.

Mon 3/16
1.) Initial learning opportunity via Google Classroom: Informational Matrices (sample quiz).
2.) Please note: I am NOT counting this as a quiz. I simply want you to answer the eight questions and tell me how you did via the posted Google Classroom assignment.
3.) Please email me with any issues. We will make this transition with a great deal of flexibility and patience. Hang in there!

Sun 3/15
1.) Mr. Hansen emailed all students their HansenMath Google Classroom join code:
  • 1st Hour join code: owgl4dx
  • 2nd Hour join code: 54a2nl7
  • 3rd Hour join code: 3p4qs4a
  • 6th Hour join code: xc7dop3
    2.) Goal is for as many students as possible to add Google Classroom by Monday night.
    3.) A learning opportunity of some variety will be posted tomorrow. Thank you.

    *** Everything above this line on this page reflects my agenda during the COVID-19 school shutdown ***

    Week 7, Second Semester

    Fri 3/13
    1.) Half day to prepare for school shutdown (goal to mitigate spread of Covid-19).
    2.) Emailed all parents regarding Mr. Hansen's tentative plan to continue instruction.

    Thu 3/12
    1.) Collected Study Guides.
    2.) Test on Chapter 7.

    Wed 3/11
    1.) Took questions and answers on Chapter 7 Study Guide .
    2.) Assigned Cryptogram Extra Credit.
    3.) Test tomorrow on Chapter 7 - be ready!

    Tue 3/10
    1.) Election Day - No School.
    2.) However, you should spend 45 - 90 minutes studying and finishing up your Chapter 7 Big REVIEW/Study Guide.
    3.) To help you prepare accurately, the ANSWER KEY can be found here.

    Mon 3/09
    1.) Mr. Armstrong to speak to classes for 10 minutes regarding his AP Physics course.
    2.) Take questions on Friday's assignment: Page 556: #1-33 EOO & #67-68.
    3.) Notes on Section 7.8: Application of Determinant and Cryptography. The completed version can be found here.
    4.) Chapter 7 Big REVIEW/Study Guide assigned. This will be due on Thursday.
    5.) TEST on Chapter 7 will be this Thursday. Be prepared!

    Week 6, Second Semester

    Fri 3/06
    1.) Notes on Section 7.7: Determinant of a Square Matrix. The completed version can be found here.
    2.) Assignment: Page 556: #1-33 EOO & #67-68.
    3.) If you missed class, here is my YouTube lesson on section 7.7 for you to watch and complete the note sheet above. Now you can do your homework on Determinant of Square Matrices!
    4.) Chapter 7 Test is now scheduled for Thursday 3/12.

    Thu 3/05
    1.) Took questions on yesterday's 7.6 assignment from page 547.
    2.) Assignment: Chapter 7 Bonus: Informational Matrices . These are "story problems" that can be explored and solved with Matrices.

    Wed 3/04
    1.) Took questions on yesterday's Sec 7.5 assignment on Page 536, #1, 3, 7, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23.
    2.) Notes on Section 7.6: Inverse of a Square Matrix. The completed version can be found here.
    3.) Assignment: Page 547 #1, 3, 5 (Multiply, by hand); #11, 13, 15 (by hand, any method from these notes); #21, 25, 51, 55, 75 (Use calculator - any method you know to solve!)
    4.) If you missed class, here is my YouTube lesson on section 7.6 for you to watch and complete the note sheet above. Now you can do your homework on Inverse of Square Matrices!

    Tue 3/03
    1.) Took last-minute questions on yesterday's REVIEW of Sections 7.2 through 7.5. The completed version can be found here.
    2.) Quiz on Sections 7.2 - 7.5 (Systems of Equations and Matrices). Will be graded and returned by Wednesday or Thursday.
    3.) After Quiz: Day 2 Notes on Section 7.5: Basic Matrix Operations. The completed version can be found here.
    4.) Assignment: Page 536, #1, 3, 7, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23.

    Mon 3/02
    1.) Took questions and checked in assignment from Friday's page 537 assignment.
    2.) Assignment: REVIEW of Sections 7.2 through 7.5. The answer KEY version can be found here.
    3.) QUIZ tomorrow on this material. Be prepared!

    Week 5, Second Semester

    Fri 2/28
    1.) Took questions and checked in assignment from Monday's page 522 assignment.
    2.) Day 1 Notes on Section 7.5: Multiplying Matrices. The completed version can be found here.
    3.) If you need more help with this section, I made a Youtube video on Multiplying Matrices, featuring two added examples from the textbook.
    4.) Assignment: Page 537, #25-37odd (by hand); #41, 45, 48 (use calculator to multiply); #57, 58 (use calculator RREF); #79, 80, 81 (setup then solve w/ calculator).

    Thu 2/27
    1.) No School - AAPS Snow Day!!

    Wed 2/26
    1.) No School - AAPS Snow Day!

    Tue 2/25
    1.) Early-Release Day. Many students excused from class due to 2020-21 Class Scheduling Meetings.
    2.) Discussed #74,#83 from Section 7.4

    Mon 2/24
    1.) Took questions and checked in assignment from Page 521, #1-17EOO, 23-28, 29, 34-36, 42, 44.
    2.) Day 2 Notes on Section 7.4: Matrices and Systems of Equations, Day 2. Using calculator RREF to row reduce! The completed version can be found here.
    3.) Assignment: Page 522, #48-50 (by hand), then use calc: #55-59, 73, 79, 84.

    Week 4, Second Semester

    Fri 2/21
    1.) Took questions and checked in assignment from Page 505 #22, 25, 29, 41.
    2.) Day 1 Notes on Section 7.4: Matrices and Systems of Equations, Day 1. The completed version can be found here.
    3.) If you need more help with this section, I made a Youtube video on Gaussian Elimination as an added example.
    4.) Assignment: Page 521, #1-17EOO, 23-28, 29, 34-36, 42, 44. Have a nice weekend!

    Thu 2/20
    1.) Day 2 Notes on Section 7.3: Multivariable Linear Systems, Day 2. The completed version can be found here.
    3.) Assignment: Page 505, #22, 25, 29, 41.
    4.) Tomorrow we'll start Section 7.4 - Have a great day!

    Wed 2/19
    1.) Returned Chapter 6 Tests and debriefed. Request-for-reTest window open through Saturday night. Must apply via web link .
    2.) Took questions on yesterday's assignment: Page 505, #5, 7, 9, 13, 16, 17, 19, 27, 28.
    3.) Add on Page 505 #18, 20.

    Tue 2/18
    1.) Took questions on yesterday's 7.2 assignment: Page 491, #7-15odd, 25, 27, 41-45odd, 55, 61, 71, 74. Logged.
    2.) Day 1 Notes on Section 7.3: Multivariable Linear Systems, Day 1. The completed version can be found here.
    3.) Assignment: Page 505, #5, 7, 9, 13, 16, 17, 19, 27, 28.

    Mon 2/17
    1.) Discussed exceptional results and data from Chapter 6 Test. Discussed re-Test policy. Physical tests will be returned once make-ups are completed this week.
    2.) Begin Chapter 7: Linear systems and matrices.
    3.) Notes on Section 7.2: Systems of Linear Equations In Two Variables. The completed version can be found here.
    4.) Assignment: Page 491, #7-15odd, 25, 27, 41-45odd, 55, 61, 71, 74

    Week 3, Second Semester

    Fri 2/14
    1.) Collected Chapter 6 Review Guide.
    2.) Test on Chapter 6. Will be graded and returned Monday.
    3.) Happy Valentines Day <3

    Thu 2/13
    1.) Q&A day on Chapter 6 Review / Study Guide.
    2.) Click here for the worked out solutions.
    3.) Test tomorrow on Chapter 6. Be ready.

    Wed 2/12
    1.) Took questions on Section 6.5 Page 456, #7, 8, 13, 16, 17, 31, 33, 37, 43, 45
    2.) Assigned Chapter 6 Review / Study Guide. This goes through everything students need to know to be prepared for Friday's test.
    Click here for the Answer Key.
    3.) Tomorrow is a Q&A day.
    4.) Test on Chapter 6 Friday. Be prepared.

    Tue 2/11
    1.) Took questions on Review after section 6.4 - went through every solution. Collected.
    2.) Notes on Section 6.5: Trigonometric form of Complex Numbers. The completed version can be found here.
    3.) Today's assignment: Page 456, #7, 8, 13, 16, 17, 31, 33, 37, 43, 45
    4.) Test on Chapter 6 Friday. Be prepared.

    Mon 2/10
    1.) Took questions on Friday's Section 6.4 Assignment: Page 445 #1-41 Every other Odd#
    2.) We will have a test on Thursday or Friday. Plan is to review today, learn one more section, 6.5, on Tuesday. Then review for the Chapter 6 Test.
    3.) Today's assignment: Review after section 6.4 - this reviews most of the major concepts in Chapter 6 thus far.

    Week 2, Second Semester

    Fri 2/7
    1.) Took questions on Section 6.3 Vectors, Day Two homework. Page 433 #35, 39, 42, 43, 47, 51, 55, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73.
    2.) Notes on Section 6.4: Vectors and DOT Product. The completed version can be found here.
    3.) Assignment: Page 445 #1-41 Every other Odd#

    Thu 2/6
    1.) Took questions on Section 6.3 Vectors, Day one homework. Page 433: 1-10, 19-26, 31-34.
    2.) Notes on Section 6.3: Vectors, Part 2. The completed version can be found here.
    3.) Assignment: Page 433 #35, 39, 42, 43, 47, 51, 55, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73

    Wed 2/5
    1.) Students presented Bearing story problems from homework. Logged HW.
    2.) Notes on Section 6.3: Vectors, Part 1. The completed version can be found here.
    3.) Assignment: Page 433: 1-10, 19-26, 31-34.

    Tue 2/4
    1.) Return QUIZ on yesterday's Law of Sines and Cosines. Debrief.
    2.) Learned Bearing problems - applying Law Cosines. Work through selected examples with class. Click here for the examples worked out in class.
    3.) Assigned remainder of problems on the sheet for homework.

    Mon 2/3
    1.) Hope you enjoyed the Super Bowl, if you watched it.
    2.) Take questions on Practice before Quiz on Law of Sines/Cosines.
    3.) Pep talk and another quick look at SSA triangles.
    4.) QUIZ on Law of Sines and Cosines. Will be graded and entered into PowerSchool tonight.

    Week 1, Second Semester

    Fri 1/31
    1.) Logged and went over Section 6.2 Law of Cosines textbook assignment: Page 421, #1, 2, 6, 10, 12, 13, 28, 29, 49-51.
    2.) Quiz on Monday covering Law of Sines and Law of Cosines.
    3.) To get ready, assign Practice before Quiz on Law of Sines/Cosines. Answer key is on bottom of page 2. Complete and Study!
    4.) Have a nice weekend :)

    Thu 1/30
    1.) Logged and went over Section 6.1 Law of Sines textbook assignment: Page 414, #3, 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 30, 38. Answered student questions.
    2.) Guided Notes on Law of Cosines. Click here for the completed version.
    3.) Textbook assignment: Page 421, #1, 2, 6, 10, 12, 13, 28, 29, 49-51. Due tomorrow.
    *** Note: 3rd Hour did not meet due to Junior Class Meeting ***

    Wed 1/29
    1.) Issued Course Syllabus. Requires parent/guardian signature, return by Friday, January 31st. Worth two assignment grades.
    2.) Guided Notes on Law of Sines, day 2. Click here for the completed version.
    3.) Here are a couple of good interactive Geogebra examples to SEE the SSA ambiguous case dynamically in action. Example 1 and Example 2.
    4.) Textbook assignment: Page 414, #3, 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 30, 38. Due tomorrow.

    Tue 1/28
    1.) Seating arrangement and Math Minute 70 Warm-up.
    2.) Guided Notes on Law of Sines, day 1. Click here for the completed version.

    Mon 1/27
    1.) Attendance and Welcome.
    2.) Slide show - introducing Mr. Hansen
    3.) Math Brainstorming and Student Inventory Sheet





    Disclaimer: The notes and materials above are representative of most of the coursework presented in Mr. Hansen's class. However, it is not implied nor intended to be a stand-alone curriculum or substitute for regularly attending class. To fully understand the coursework, it is expected that a student be present to listen, dialogue, and engage in the totality of the in-class experience.