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**Welcome to the Wiki for Mr. Oldridge's Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U)**
You can contact Mr. Oldridge at noldridge@torontoprepschool.com

=Exam Review is available HERE= =Here a sheet of formulas and methods that JD created for the class: =

Details of each class:


 * Thursday, January 12, 2012:** We wrote the CCT Test today, then reviewed independently for the exam. Previously, this site showed: "CCT: Here is a handout of questions that relate to various parts of the coursework: [[file:Culminating activity 2011.pdf]]. On Thursday, January 12, you will write a test that comprises THREE of these problems. Be able to answer each of the questions in this booklet in a test scenario. I may change the NUMBERS in each question, but not the wording of the question itself."


 * Wednesday, January 11, 2012:** We reviewed parts of Chapter 5, and worked on one of the CCT problems. Tomorrow, students who are present will be asked to write the CCT test.


 * Tuesday, January 10, 2012:** We reviewed parts of Chapter 4, Trigonometric Functions, and began some of the CCT problems.


 * Monday, January 9, 2012:** We reviewed the end of Chapter 2 and began Chapter 3, exponential functions.


 * Wednesday, December 21, 2011:** We began exam review: Unit 1. Check out the exam review posted here


 * Tuesday, December 20, 2011:** We wrote the Unit 6 Test. CCT and Exam Review begins tomorrow!


 * Monday, December 19, 2011:** We took up the quiz and reviewed a few other questions. Unit test tomorrow!


 * Friday, December 16, 2011:** We wrote a short quiz (not for marks) and reviewed annuities. Homework is review for next week's test: Page 416 #6-9,12 and Page 464 #1,2,4,11,12


 * Thursday, December 15, 2011:** Annuities. Homework: Page 453 # C1, 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12.


 * Wednesday, December 14, 2011:** Simple and Compound Interest. Homework: Page 425 #1a, 2ab + Page 433 #1, 2, 6ab, 7, 9.
 * Tuesday, December 13, 2011:** Geometric Series. Handout: [[file:Dec 13 11 - Geometric series.pdf]]. Homework: Page 408 #2ab, 5abc, 8.
 * Monday, December 12, 2011:** Arithmetic Series. Handout: [[file:Dec 12 11 - Arithmetic series.pdf]]. Homework: Page 400 # 2ac, 3bc, 4b, 5b.
 * Friday, December 9, 2011:** We reviewed what we've learned about sequences. Handout: [[file:Dec 09 11 - Review of Arithmetic, Geometric Sequences.pdf]]. Homework: The 6 questions on the second page of the handout.


 * Thursday, December 8, 2011:** We learned about geometric sequences. Homework: Page 392 #C1, 1bf, 2bg, 5ac, 7.


 * Wednesday, December 7, 2011:** We started Arithmetic Sequences. Homework: Page 385 # 1ae, 2bd, 6, 7b, 10bc.


 * Tuesday, December 6, 2011:** We wrote the Unit 5 (Trigonometric Functions) Unit Test. We start sequences and series next.


 * Monday, December 5, 2011:** We took up the quiz and the assignment - the Window of Opportunity closed today for that. Tomorrow, we write the Unit 5 Test.


 * Friday, December 2, 2011:** We wrote a quiz in preparation for Tuesday's Unit Test.


 * Thursday, December 1, 2011:** We continued to work on the assigments. Students who were done were asked to work on a few recommended review questions from the textbook: Page 346 #4-8, 9a-d, 10, 11, 12ab, 13, 14ab + Page 348 #15, 16, 17ab. I want to have a quiz that does not count for marks tomorrow, to give students an idea of how well they might perform on Tuesday's test. It will be marked by, and taken up on, Monday. Reminder: The assignment is due tomorrow, and the Window of opportunity closes on Monday.


 * Wednesday, November 30, 2011:** We worked on the Unit assignment, which is due Friday and has a window date of Monday. A blank copy of the assignment: [[file:Nov 30 11 - Unit 5 Assignment - Trigonometric functions.pdf]]


 * Tuesday, November 29, 2011:** We learned to graph real data and determine an equation for it. We agreed that the unit test for this will be written on Tuesday, December 6. I will be giving out an assignment tomorrow, which will be due on Friday (Window: Monday). Friday, we will write a quiz about this content which will be taken up on Monday. Today's Homework: the back of the handout from today.

Page 319 #5, 6, 13a, 14a, 17a
 * Monday, November 28, 2011:** We took up the test and learned how to convert from an equation for sin to an equation for cos. Homework:


 * Friday, November 25, 2011:** We learned how to create the equations of trigonometric functions. Homework: The back of the sheet handed out in class.

p. 318 # C1, 1bd, 2cd, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11a, 12a, 13a, 16a, 17.
 * Thursday, November 24, 2011:** We continued to learn how to graph y = sin x and y = cos x equations. Homework:


 * Wednesday, November 23, 2011:** We learned how to graph simple transformations of y = sin x and y = cos x. Homework: The two final questions from the handout (not finding the equation for the graph at the top of the page).


 * Tuesday, November 22, 2011:** We wrote the Unit 4 Test. No homework.


 * Monday, November 21, 2011:** We took up the quiz and the review package. Unit Test tomorrow!


 * Thursday, November 17, 2011:** We wrote a quiz (not for marks) about trigonometry. Here is a copy: [[file:Nov 17 11 - Unit 4 Quiz.pdf]]. Answers to the quiz: [[file:Nov 20 11 - Unit 4 Quiz ANSWERS.PDF]]. The Window of Opportunity for the assignment ends on Monday! Unit Test is Tuesday. Here is a blank copy of the assignment, if you want it: [[file:Nov 15 2011 - Unit 4 Assignment.pdf]]


 * Wednesday, November 16, 2011:** We worked on our assignments, and on a separate study package (don't do question 2). Extra study package: [[file:Quiz Trigonometry 2011 05 10.pdf]]. Answers: [[file:Unit 4 Review Package (Don't do Question 2) ANSWERS.PDF]]. I want to have a short quiz tomorrow (not for marks), in preparation for the Unit test on Tuesday.


 * Tuesday, November 15, 2011:** I gave out an assignment, and we had a work period. The assignment is due on Thursday, and the Window of Opportunity if open until Monday.


 * Monday, November 14, 2011:** Introduction to trigonometric identities. Homework: Half of the questions from the worksheet handed out in class today (Any half). The quiz/test questions I give you will be ones from this sheet.


 * Friday, November 11, 2011:** We wrote a pop quiz (not for-marks) Copy: [[file:Nov 11 11 - Quiz - Exact Trig Ratio.pdf]], took up the homework and learned about the Reciprocal Trigonometric ratios. Handout an Homework: [[file:Nov 11 11 - Reciprocal Ratios.pdf]].


 * Thursday, November 10, 2011:** Today we learned about trigonometric ratios for angles that pass through co-ordinates. Homework: The back of this sheet: [[file:Nov 10 11 - Trig Ratios for Points.pdf]]
 * Wednesday, November 9, 2011:** We learned about exact trigonometric ratios. Handout + Homework: [[file:Nov 09 11 - Exact Trig Ratios Handout Plus Homework.pdf]]. Do all 7 questions! Help video: YouTube Video


 * Tuesday, November 8, 2011:** We learned about the ambiguous case of sine law. Homework: (a) to (e) from today's handout.


 * Friday, November 4, 2011:** We took up the homework and learned to extend the sine and cosine laws to obtuse triangles.


 * Thursday, November 3:** We learned about trigonometry problems in two dimensions. Homework: Finish #6 on the sheet, + Page 255 #3,4.


 * Wednesday, November 2, 2011:** We wrote the test! No homework.


 * Tuesday, November 1, 2011:** Introduction to the Trigonometry Unit. Homework: Page 212 #5,6,8,9,11ade,12 (This is review for tomorrow's test!) Unit 3 (Exponential Functions) __Chapter 3 Test tomorrow in class!__


 * Monday, October 31, 2011:** We finished the assignment / worked on review. Review questions: Page 212 #5,6,8,9,11ade,12 and Page 217 #26-30, 31ac, 33ade.


 * Friday, October 28, 2011:** We wrote an in-class quiz (not for-marks) about exponential expressions. Then, we worked on our assignments. Assignments are due Monday (Window of Opportunity is open until Wednesday). Test Wednesday!


 * Thursday, October 27, 2011:** We worked on the assignment. It is due on Monday, and the window of opportunity closes on Tuesday. If you hand it in on Monday, it will be marked that night and included on your interim report card. Remember: Quiz (not for-marks) tomorrow on exponential functions.


 * Wednesday, October 26, 2011:** We took up the homework and reviewed almost everything from the chapter. Assignment will be given out tomorrow. If you want a head start, here is an electronic copy: [[file:Chapter 3 (Exponents) Assignment.pdf]]. No official homework.


 * Tuesday, October 25, 2011:** We learned how to get the equation from the graph of an exponential function. Handout: [[file:Oct 25 11 - Getting the Equation from a Graph of an Exponential Function.pdf]]. Homework: The final two pages of today's handout.


 * Monday, October 24, 2011:** We took up the sheet from yesterday, and worked on a new sheet. Homework: Finish the back of today's sheet: [[file:Oct 24 11 - Exploring Exponential Functions 2.pdf]].


 * Friday, October 21, 2011:** We took up the Unit 2 Test and the homework from yesterday. Homework: Complete the two graphs from each side of this sheet, handed out in class: [[file:Oct 21 11 - Exploring Exponential Functions.pdf]]. Also, do Page 196 #1,3,4,10a


 * Thursday, October 20, 2011:** We learned a new method for graphing exponential functions. Homework: Finish the sheet that was handed out today in class.


 * Wednesday, October 19, 2011:** Today, we learned about the graphs of exponential functions. Homework: Graph the two functions that were on the board at the end of class.


 * Tuesday, October 18, 2011:** We learned how to deal with exponential relationships. Homework: The sheet handed out in class today.


 * Monday, October 17, 2011:** We began Unit 3 - Exponential Functions. We reviewed exponent laws, negative exponents and learned how to deal with rational (fraction) exponents. Handout: [[file:Oct 17 11 - Review of Exp Laws and Intro to Rational Exponents.pdf]] Homework: Page 175 #1-4,7.


 * Friday, October 14, 2011:** No class - Ontario University Fair Field trip (All Grade 11s and 12s)


 * Thursday, October 13, 2011:** We wrote the Unit 1 Test. Students who were absent for the test are asked to write it on Monday morning (You can arrive as early as 8:15 if you think you will need that much time. We can not allow you to write past 9:55 AM, so be sure you give yourself enough time). No homework.

Page 142 #2, 4d, 5, Sketch the functions in 8abc, 14bcd, 15 Page 144 #7, 8, 12
 * Wednesday, October 12, 2011:** We reviewed for the Unit 2 Test tomorrow. By request, some practice questions from the textbook:
 * __Practice Test__ link is below, under "October 11, 2011" ...**


 * Tuesday, October 11, 2011:** Today we worked on the assignment and some textbook work. If you want practice with simplifying rational expressions, try Page 94 #(3-6)ac,8,9. This is not "homework" though. Practice test, which we will work on tomorrow in class: [[file:Oct 11 11 - Practice Test for MCR3U.pdf]]. Reminder: Test Thursday!


 * Friday, October 7, 2011:** We learned how to simplify rational expressions. The assignment is due on Tuesday (You don't have to do Question 10, which I wanted to cover but did not get a chance to). The window of Opportunity is open until Wednesday. The Unit 2 Test is Thursday.


 * Thursday, October 6, 2011:** We got an assignment today, and had a work period for it. It is due Tuesday, with a Window of Opportunity open until Wednesday. If you hand it in on Tuesday, I guarantee it will be marked by Wednesday, so you can use it to study for the Unit 2 test, which will be on Thursday. Assignment: [[file:Review 5 - For Reciprocal, Radical, Inverse, Square Root Test.PDF]]


 * Wednesday, October 5, 2011:** We took up yesterday's quiz. We learned how to determine the equation of reciprocal functions and square root functions from their graphs. Homework: #5 (six parts) from the reciprocal handout and the back of the square root handout.


 * Tuesday, October 4, 2011:** We wrote a quiz about inverses and square root functions. Homework: Question 3 from the handout (see yesterday's entry).


 * Monday, October 3, 2011**: We reviewed inverses and drawing square root functions; we were introduced to reciprocal functions and how to graph them. Homework: Question 1 (a to d) of the Handout: [[file:Oct 03 11 - Graphs of reciprocal functions.pdf]]. Quiz (not for marks) tomorrow about inverses and drawing the square root function.


 * Friday, September 30, 2011:** We reviewed inverses and the square root function again. No homework.


 * Thursday, September 29, 2011**: We reviewed inverses and the square root function. Review questions: Page 143 #15, Page 144 #7, 12bc.


 * Wednesday, September 28, 2011:** No class. Terry Fox Run!


 * Tuesday, September 27, 2011:** How to draw the square root function. Homework: The "Homework" sheet given out in class today.


 * Monday, September 26, 2011:** Inverses of equations and graphs. Homework: Finish the sheet from class; plus, do Page 138 #2,3,6,11,18c

Answers to the Chapter 1 Test, by request (8:24 PM):


 * Friday, September 23, 2011:** We took up the Chapter 1 Test, and learned about inverses. Homework: Page 138 #4, 5, 12a, 18a


 * Thursday, September 22, 2011:** We wrote the Chapter 1 Test. No homework!
 * Wednesday, September 21, 2011:** This is a copy of last year's Chapter 1 Test: [[file:Sep 28 10 - Chapter 1 Test (Actual).pdf]]. Reminder: There is a Chapter 1 Test tomorrow. I let students keep their copies of the assignment, and they will hand it in before the test tomorrow.


 * Tuesday, September 20, 2011:** We began to review for the upcoming Unit 1 Test. This file is EXTRA material, provided as a challenge to interested students:[[file:MCR3U Fall 2011 Supplement.pdf]]


 * Monday, September 19, 2011:** We learned about families of parabolas, and were given __Assignment 1__ (for marks). Assignment is due tomorrow, but the Window of Opportunity is open until the end of the day on Wednesday. Any assignments handed in tomorrow, I will mark overnight and you will be able to study from for the __Unit Test on Thursday__. Homework: Page 57 #3, 8


 * Friday, September 16, 2011:** We learned about the intersection of lines and parabolas. Homework: Page 67 #1, 8, 10, 11


 * Thursday, September 15, 2011:** We wrote a quiz (not for marks, just for practice), and learned to solve quadratic equations. Page 49 #1ad, 3ab, 5cd.


 * September 14, 2011:** We reviewed factoring of quadratic equations. Homework: Complete the first 12 questions on the sheet given out. Don't forget there is a quiz tomorrow that will NOT count towards your final mark, but will be marked, about: sketching parabolas; determining if something is a function; and using function notation (f(x)).


 * September 13, 2011**: Sketching Parabolas and Finding the Vertex. Homework: Graph each of these functions accurately:




 * September 12, 2011:** Domain, Range, Functions and Function Notation. Homework: Page 12 #1,5,18 + Page 22 #1abcd. Challenge: Page 13 #6ef, 19.
 * September 7-9, 2011**: School trip to Camp Wahanowin
 * September 6, 2011**: School Begins (Half-class). No homework assigned.