Pre-Calculus - Complex Number/Polar Review

Teacher : Holly Carter

Course/ Subject: Pre-Calculus – Review – Vectors/Complex Numbers/Polar

Date of Instruction:  11/18/2021

Opening (I Do)

An engaging process for lesson introduction that is specifically planned to encourage equitable and purposeful student participation. Describe the instructional process that will be used to introduce the lesson.

TKES 1, 2, 3,4,5, 8,10

Standards:

MGSE9-12.N.VM.5b

MGSE9-12.N.CN.4

MGSE9-12.N.CN.5

MGSE9-12.N.CN.6

 Learning Target:

I can perform operations with vectors.

I can use vectors to solve word problems.

I can find the trigonometric form of a complex number

I can plot a polar point of a polar coordinate plane.

I can convert from polar to rectangular form.

I can alternate representations of polar coordinates.

I can convert from rectangular to polar coordinates.

I can convert and equation in rectangular form to polar form.

I can convert a polar equation to a polar equation.

Success Criteria:

I can identify a polar point.

I can find an angle measure in standard position.

Introduction/Connection: 

Do now  -SAT/ACT Practice- students will answer multiple choice questions written in the SAT or ACT style – posted in Google Classroom

Connection – complex numbers in standard form

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

Answer questions about homework

Work Period  (We Do, You Do)

Students learning by doing/demonstrating learning expectations.  Describe the instructional process that will be used to engage the students in the work period.

TKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 8,10

GUIDED PRACTICE:  

Students will be allowed to collaborate to find solutions to the unit Review

INDEPENDENT/COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION:

Study for test

Scaffolding will be provided throughout the lesson.

Students may work in pairs or independently.

Detailed explanations of problems will be provided for students on Google Classroom.

Closing  (We Check)

Describe the instructional process that will be used to close the lesson and check for student understanding.

TKES : 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8

SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

As students answer questions during the guided practice I will check for understanding by spot checking their work.