MCR3U
Functions

Homework
This page contains a collection of homework that will be added once it is assigned. Therefore if you miss a day of class, this should be the first page that you go to see what was missed.
May 17th - download lesson
Today we learned about geometric series, which is when the terms of a geometric sequence are added together.
HW: p. 123 #7, 8, 11, 12, 13
May 16th - download lesson
Today we learned about arithmetic series, which is when the terms of an arithmetic sequence are added together.
HW: p. 114 #10, 11, 12, 15, 16
May 15th
Today was our unit test on periodic functions. Good luck!
May 14th - download lesson
Today we reviewed for our trigonometry test.
May 11th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed for our test on Monday. Good luck and have fun!
May 10th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about quadratic trig equations.
HW: p. 546 #12 - 14
May 8th, 2012
Today the Smart Board wasn't working so there is no digital copy of today's lesson. The topic was solving linear trigonometric equations where the period of the function isn't 360 degrees.
HW: p. 401 #17-21
May 4th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about the unit circle and how to solve introductory linear trig equations using this circle.
HW: p. 436 #5, 6, 15, 16, 22
May 3rd, 2012 - download lesson
Today we graphed trigonometric equations involving a horizontal shift and learned how to make trigonometric equations given data or a graph.
HW: p. 457 #18, 23
May 2nd, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned how to graph transformations of trigonometric functions.
HW: sketch y = 4cos2O + 1
May 1st, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about the concept of angles on a circle, including finding theta when given a point on the x/y plane. We also made a table of values to sketch the graphs of y = sin and y = cos.
HW: p. 422 #5, 6, 11, 12, 13
April 30th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about periodic functions including the concepts of amplitude, the axis of symmetry and what a cycle and period is for a function.
HW: p. 415 #9, 10, 14
April 27th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed cosine law and solving triangles.
p. 399 #7-9, p. 401 #1-5
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April 25th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we continued our midterm exam review. Good luck tomorrow!
April 20th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we began our review for our midterm which is on Wednesday of next week. We were given out the exam review and some exam review questions.
April 19th, 2012 - today was the test for those who didn't have the second day of the religion treat
April 18th, 2012 - today was the test for those who didn't have the first day of the religion retreat
April 17th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed for our test tomorrow. Good luck and have fun!
April 16th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed word problems, involving max/min word problems and rational word problems.
HW: p. 387 #3b, 9, p. 379 #10
April 13th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about how to graph reciprocal functions using interval charts.
HW: p. 347 #12, 13bdf
April 12th, 2012
HW: p. 370 #12, 13, 17
April 11th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we had our eighth quiz of the year and learned how to solve rational equations by removing the denominator.
HW: p. 370 #11bcde
April 10th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned how to add and subtract rational expressions.
HW: p. 369 #2acegi, 3acegi, 5, 6
April 5th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned how to multiply and divide rational expressions.
HW: p. 359 #7ace, 8ace, 9ace, 17ac
April 3rd, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned how to simplify rational expressions by factoring and stating restrictions.
HW: p. 353 #5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14
April 2nd, 2012
There was no lesson today as our Test #2 was today.
March 30th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed for our test on Monday. Good luck and study hard this weekend!
March 29th, 2012 - the smart board wasn't working so no copy of today's lesson, which was on solving maximum/minimum word problems.
March 28th, 2012 - early dismissal day...no lesson
March 27th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about restricting the domain of a function so that its inverse is a function. For an inverse, remember that the x- and y-values are switched, so that also impacts the domain and range.
HW: p. 274 #3, 4, 5, 9, 10
March 26th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about transformation of exponential graphs. See lesson for homework.
March 23rd, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about the transformation of any function and the introduction to exponential functions. We were also given Choice Assignment #2 and learned that Test #2 is on Friday, March 30th.
HW: p. 286 #10, 15, 16, 19
March 22nd, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned how to solve quadratic inequalities by factoring to find the roots and then solving what parts of the equation are positive and what parts are negative.
HW: p. 246 #7, 10 and -3x^2 + 4x + 4 > 0
March 21st, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned how to solve linear inequalities.
HW: p. 246 #2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10
March 19th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about the concept of a function, including the domain and range and graphs based upon this.
HW: p. 235 #5, 6, 7, 16
March 9th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned how to be a millionaire when you grow up. Topics included saving for university, saving for retirement, purchasing a house and managing your regular expenses. Remember always to save at least half of your raises and to make sure that you always pay more than the minimum for your bills!
March 8th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed completing the square with fractions.
HW: p. 306 #5bdfhjl, 11
March 7th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we began with Quiz #4, and then learned about imaginary numbers.
HW: p. 336 #3, 5, 9, 10
March 6th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about simplifying radicals, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rationals and rationalizing the denominator.
HW: Homework Sheet
March 5th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about Pascal's Triangle, including binomial expansion and other applications of it.
February 28th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed in preparation for our test tomorrow. Good luck!
February 27th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about the PAin formula, which is used for compound interest. You should be comfortable solving for each variable in the equation (including logarithms to solve for time!)
HW: p. 70 #4bef, 5bef, 10, 13, 16, 20
February 24th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about the intersection of a line and a curve as Mr. Sadler was sick today.
HW: p. 626 #4b, 5b, 6c, 7cd, 12ab
February 23rd, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned how to solve exponential equations by making the bases the same. We also learned how to use logarithms to solve these equations when you can't easily make the same bases.
HW: p. 94 #8, 9, 10ace, 11aceg, 14
February 22nd, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about fractional exponents and simplifying expressions involving fractional exponents.
HW: p. 79 #4, 9, 14, 16, 17
February 21st, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed our exponent laws.
HW: p. 86 #8, 9, 14, 15, 16
February 17th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about geometric sequences, which are sequences where each term is multiplied or divided by a common ratio to get the next term.
HW: p. 57 #3, 10, 13, 15, 20
February 16th, 2012
Today was the first snow day of the year!
February 15th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about arithmetic sequences, which are sequences when each term is obtained by adding or subtracting the previous term.
HW: p. 47 #3, 11, 14, 17
February 14th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned about recursive sequences. Remember to state the first term along with your general term.
HW: p. 32 #3, 6, 11, 14, 22, 23
February 13th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we learned the basics of sequences, including how to make a sequence given the general term and how to find the general term given a sequence.
HW: p. 22 #4, 5, 12, 16, 18
February 10th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed solving systems of linear equations using substitution and reviewed graphing parabolas using their four main points (vertex, roots and y-intercept).
HW: p. 564 #5, 7, Graph a) y = 2x^2 + 6x - 1, b) y = -4.5x^2 + 9x + 2
February 9th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed the quadratic formula for finding roots and then reviewed completing the square to find the vertex.
HW: p. 212 #3, 5,6, p. 214 #2, 3
February 8th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we reviewed factoring, including common factoring, difference of squares and factoring by decomposition.
HW: p. 8 #7, p. 10 #5
February 7th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we finished talking about fractions and then learned about polynomials including FOILing.
HW: p. 374 #1aceg, 2ace, 5ace, 6, 8, 10ab
February 6th, 2012 - download lesson
Today we went through the course outline and began discussing algebra and fractions.
HW: signed course outline, send an email to mr.sadler@gmail.com