Pre-AP Calc 10/19/09

Class summary and notes!

The first 2o (it was ACTUALLY 25) minutes of class we spent taking the Suppercorrection quiz. Then we worked in our books on page 134, going over a matching-function-to-equation exercise. We saw the definition of polynomial function, which we won't need to learn, phew (it's REALLY complicated-looking). Then we went on to learning about polynomial functions. WolframAlpha!

•Linear functions are a special type of polynomial functions

•Every polynomial function has the property that they always are ARN

•As x approaches infinity, the function itself also approaches infinity

•As x approaches -infinity, the function also approaches -infinity.

•An odd degree means that the end lines go in opposite directions.

•An even amount of turning points means the end lines go in opposite directions.

•The amount of turning points is AT MOST one less than the exponent.

•Double roots (or roots with multiplicity).

•Even routes make a smooch.

The Scribe List

This is The Scribe List. Every possible scribe in our class is listed here. This list will be updated every class. If you see someone's name crossed off on this list then you CANNOT choose them as the scribe for the next class.

This post can be quickly accessed from the [Links] list over there on the right hand sidebar. Check here before you choose a scribe for tomorrow's class when it is your turn to do so.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you label all your Scribe Posts properly (Your Name, Unit Title, Scribe Post) or they will not be counted.

Extra Credit: Tyler

Cycle 3

Nathan Katharine Collin Sean Henry Miles Amber Marcel

Tyler Daniel Kyle Petra Sophie Andy Molly