Courters Math Corner

Guided notes for completing the square in the quadratics unit. Notes that reviews solving by factoring first and then goes into how to solve by completing the square. Has examples and time for independent practice. Also converts standard equation to vertex form as well. Topics include: -Solving Quadratic Equations Using Factoring and Square Roots -Completing the Square -Writing Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form from Standard Form

Guided notes on factoring polynomials with key. Organized way to write notes with your students and opportunities for independent practice. Topics include: -Factoring a common monomial factor -Factoring the sum/difference of two cubes -Factor by grouping -Factoring polynomials in quadratic form -Determine whether a binomial is a factor

Guided notes of Properties of Logarithms which includes a key. Great note taking process with students and some independent practice. Topics include: -Change of Base Formula -Changing a Base Using Common and Natural Logarithms -Properties of Logarithms -Expanding and Condensing a Logarithmic Expression -Solving a Real-Life Problem with Logarithms

Guided notes on dividing polynomials with key. Great way to take notes with your students while providing opportunities for independent practice. Topics include: -Polynomial long division -Synthetic division

Guided notes about complex numbers and the number i. Showing how to simplify negative square roots, adding, subtracting and multiplying complex numbers and solving complex numbers. Topics include: -The imaginary unit i -Finding the square roots of negative numbers -Equality of Complex Numbers -Adding or Subtracting Complex Numbers -Multiplying Complex Numbers -Solving/Finding Zeros of Quadratic Equations

Guided notes on operations with polynomials with key included. Has opportunities for independent practice. Topics include: -Adding and Subtracting Polynomials -Multiplying Polynomials -Pascals Triangle -Expanding Binomials

Guided Notes on the Quadratic Formula that includes a link to a video from Khan Academy at the beginning if you wish to use it but you do not have to. It has examples and independent practice opportunities. Topics include: -Quadratic Formula -Solving Using the Quadratic Formula -Analyzing the Discriminant

Guided notes on solving linear systems with two and three variables through elimination method. Can use substitution if you want but my key has elimination method. Shows step by step process and independent practice. Key is included. Topics include: -Solving two variable systems -Solving three variable systems (many, zero and one solution examples) -Solving multi-step equations

Guided notes on logarithms and logarithmic functions. A quick overview of what log form and exponential form look like as well as how to convert between the two. Topics include: -Working between Logarithmic and Exponential Form -Definition of Logarithm -Rewriting Logarithmic and Exponential Equations -Evaluating Logarithmic Expressions -Common and Natural Logarithms

Brief guided notes on Natural Base e with a key included. Great opportunity for students to get an overview of logs and natural logs along with understanding what "e" is. Topics include: -Approximating the natural base e -The natural base e -Simplifying Natural Based Expressions -Continuous Interest Formula

Guided notes on Solving Exponential/Logarithmic Equations with a key included. Great way to take notes with students together and opportunities for independent practice Topics include: -Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations -Solving a Real-Life Problem with Exponential Equations -Solving an Exponential and Logarithmic Inequality