To All Of My Classes:

Now is the time of the semester for you to show me what you have learned this term. The Final Exam will be counted 1/4 of your total grade. Your notebook will be counted for 100 points. Make sure it is easy for me to see that you've done most of the work this semester! You need to have notes, worksheets, homeworks, quizzes, and extra credits included in your binder.
If you faithfully go over and know how to do the questions from the review sheets, then you should do very well on your final exam. Good Luck to all!!! Happy Holidays!!!!

Ms Golob

Algebra 2H pd 1
We continued to review for the Final Exam,k which is next Thursday.
HW Review Sheet #3 Do ALL problems.
EC problem.....Divide, using long division and synthetic division...Are your answers the same?
(x³-5x +28)/(x+2)

Geometry H pds 2,4
We are continuing to review for the Final Exam...
Pd2-Final is on Wednesday at 7:40am
Pd4-Final is on Tuesday at 10:35am
Bring your binders (notebooks) to the final exam for grading (100 points).
EC problem.....What was your favorite topic in geometry this semester? Why?

Algebra 2A pd 5
We are continuing to review for the Final Exam.
Finish the long division problem on the worksheet for Monday...

Algebra 2H pd 1
We are officially reviewing for the Final Exam, which is next Thursday.
We went over all fo the problems on Review Sheet #1 in class today.
HW Review Sheet #2 # 1-11 all
EC problem.....Find the vertex of the parabola in the equation y= x²-3x-4. You need to complete the square in order to do this problem....

Geometry H pds 2,4
After taking the short quiz on Trapezoids, we went over all of the review problems on Review Sheet #1. You are responsible for having all problems completed on the Review Sheets.
HW Review on Chapters 1,2 Do all problems on Side one.
EC problem...In a regular 24-gon, find the sum of the interior angles, each exterior angle, and each interior angle. Show all work...

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over all of the review problems on Review Sheet #1.
HW Review Sheet #2 # 4-11 all....

Algebra 2H pd 1
Today was the quiz on Polynomials.....This material will be repeated as part of next week's final exam.
HW Review For Final Exam Worksheet # 1-12 all
EC problem.....Solve the equation x³+x²-x+15 =0--Show all work....

Geometry H pds 2,4
We finished Chapter Five today by going over the Lesson on Theorems Involving Parallel Lines.
Tomorrow you will have a short quiz on Trapezoids. Make sure you know the definition as well as the problems we went over in today's class.
HW Final Review Sheet # 1-10 all
EC problem....An isosceles trapezoid has one base angle of 3x+20 and another base angle (not congruent to it)= 2x-40. Find the measures of all four angles in the isosceles trapezoid. Draw a diagram of this problem.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We had a short quiz on Solving Polynomial Equations involving the quadratic formula.
HW Final Review Sheet # 5-22 all

Algebra 2H pd 1
We finished learning how to solve polynomial equations today. The method to use is to graph the function, find one of the solutions, use synthetic division, and then factoring or the quadratic formula for the other solutions.
HW Review for Quiz page 468 # 9,10
page 469 # 20,23,24,25,28,33
page 470 # 45
EC problem.....Find all of the zeros for the equation f(x) = x³ + 4x² - 2x +15.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We went over the lesson on Trapezoids today. You should know the definition of trapezoid, isosceles trapezoid, and the formula for finding the median of any trapezoid.
HW Worksheet # 1-8 all
EC problem....The median of a trapezoid is 7x. zone Base is 18 and the other base is 5x. Find x and the length of the median. Draw a diagram first.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We continued solving problems using the Rational Roots Theorem. We worked on many examples during class for credit.
HW Worksheet # 4, 14 + Short Quiz tomorrow....

Algebra 2H pd 1
We learned how to solve polynomial equations by two methods: factoring whenever there is a GCF and using a graph, synthetic duvusuib, and then factoring when the polynomial ends in a constant. We also used factoring to solve quartic equations.
HW Worksheet # 1-10 all and # 12,14
EC problem....Solve x^3+3x^2-6x-8=0---Use a graph, synthetic division, and factoring.

Geometry H pds 2,4 Bring your books to class tomorrow!!!
Today was the Test on Quadrilaterals.. An ec puzzle was given out afterwards-it is due before class starts tomorrow.
EC---Find 3 real life examples of trapezoids on the internet....

Algebra 2A pd 5
We learned how to use the Rational Roots Theorem to solve Polynomial equations.
HW --- # 3 on today's worksheet

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over the hw on long division of polynomials, we learned a shortcut way of dividing polynomials called synthetic division. We also went over the Remainder Theorem, which states that the remainder in synthetic division = the substitution answer.
HW Worksheet -Do all problems.... # 9-12 are long division and # 13-16 are synthetic division problems. For # 17-20, use both methods (substitution and synthetic division). Bring your calculators to class on Monday!!!
EC Which method do you prefer in diving polynomials and why?

Geometry H pds 2,4
Monday is the quiz on Parallelograms and the other Special Quadrilaterals (rectangle, rhombus, and square). Also, you have a problem with the midpoint of the hypotenuse beting equidistant from the three vertices of the right triangle. There is one proof on the quiz-similar to the proof done in Friday's class.
HW Review page 197 # 1-8 all and # 13-16all + Bring your Quick Draw to class.
EC Explain why all rhombi are parallelograms, but not all parallelograms are rhombi.

Algebra 2A pd 5
Today was the quiz on Polynomials-all operations + equations.

Algebra 2H pd 1
After review the hw on factoring and products of polynomials, we went over the Factor Theorem on page 442 and how to do long division of polynomials.
HW page 446 # 61,64,67,70,73,74, and 76.
EC problem.....# 78.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We are reviewing problems related to the properties of parallelograms, rectangle, rhombus, and square. The next quiz will be on Monday....
HW Worksheet-Do BOTH sides of the worksheet.
EC problem.....Draw right triangle ABC with the right angle at C. Draw median CM. If angle CBM = 23º, find the measure of angle CMB and angle CMA.

Algebra 2A pd 5
Tomorrow is the quiz on Long Division of Polynomials, Synthetic Division, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Solving Polynomial Equations.
Quick Draw should be brought to class tomorrow. STUDY ALL PROBLEMS!!!!!

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over the hw on lesson7.1, we learned how to factor the sum of cubes and the difference of cubes. The formula to follow should be in your notes or the textbook. We also factored polynomials with four terms by grouping, and polynomials with a gcf.
HW page 445 # 22,28 and page 446 # 36,39,42,45,48,51,54,57, and 60.
EC problem....Factor 3x^3-300x

Geometry H pds 2,4
We learned the properties of the special quadrilaterals ( rectangle, rhombus, and square). These properties should be memorized!
HW Worksheet # 1-16 all
EC problem....Why does a square have all of the properties of a parallelogram, rhombus, and rectangle? Be specific in your answer.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We learned how to solve polynomial equations by factoring, quadratic formula, and then by using synthetic division.
HW Worksheet # 1,3,5,7,9---Show all work!!!!

Algebra 2H pd 1
Hope those of you who went on the UCLA trip had fun!
We will pick up where we left on Monday....so, bring in Monday's hw tomorrow!

Geometry H pds 2,4
After our short quiz on the five ways to prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, we finished going over the worksheet on Lesson 5.2. We went over # 14, which was a loooong proof!
HW textbook pages 174-175 # 1-7 all and # 19-22 all
EC problem....page 174 # 10--Copy the proof and provide the reasons....If done correctly, this will count triple!

Algebra 2A pd 5
After reviewing the hw on synthetic and long division and factoring, we went over the lesson on adding and subtracting polynomials.
HW Worksheet-back of today's classwork # 1-10 all

Algebra 2H pd 1

Today, we started Chapter 7 which is on Polynomial Functions. We will be examining cubic, quartic, and quintic functions. Today, we went over Section 7.1 which included an activity with the graphing calculator to examine the number of U-Turns in the graphs.
HW Worksheet 7.1- Do all questions on this worksheet. For # 3, it is not a polynomial because the variables are in the denominator, which is not allowed for polynomials.

EC problem.....Sketch the graph of y= -x^4 + 2x^3 +13x^2 - 14x -24. Describe its general shape in terms of U-turns and letter shape.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Today, we went over the five methods for proving that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram. You will be quizzed on these 5 methods tomorrow. You will just have to write them out with a diagram to match your words.
HW Worksheet from Friday # 10-14 all + Study for the Quiz.

EC problem...Why will an iron board always be parallel to the floor? Think about its legs when you answer this question. Use one of the 5 methods from today's lesson to justify your answer.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over how to factor the sum and difference of cubes.
We also learned how to factor problems with 4 terms. We reviewed long division and synthetic division.
HW Worksheet # 1-9 all front side and # 9,11 on the back.

Algebra 2H pd 1
Today was the quiz on the last part of Chapter Five.
Extra Credit was given out afterwards.
Remember: To do well in this class means that you have to pay attention in class to the lesson AND do the homework problems that night. In other words YOU have to put effort into this class if you want to do well!
EC Weblog problem.....Explain why using the graphing calculator for graphing data points in quadratic form might be useful .

Geometry H pds 2,4
After reviewing the hw and properties of parallelograms, we went over the proofs on page 170 using parallelogram properties as reasons.
HW Worksheet # 1-9 all # 15 STeps 1-4 only
EC problem Do page 165 # 8 and # 10.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We covered the Remainder Theorem and Substitution Method of evaluating whether a given binomial is a factor of the polynomial. We also reviewed long divison and synthetic division of polynomials.
No hw this weekend!
EC problem Is ( x-6) a factor of (x^3+12x^2-6x+18? Why or why not?

Algebra 2H pd 1
Tomorrow will be the quiz on Curve Fitting a Quadratic equation to fit points and Solving Quadratic Inequalities algebraically. There will also be a parabola inequality to graph and a calculator problem as well.
HW Review Worksheet # 4,7 TOP
# 4,6 BOTTOM
# 7,8 on the BACK
EC Graph the inequality y<(x+4)^2 -3

Geometry H pds 2,4
Today, we started Chapter Five. We went over the definition and the three properties of a parallelogram. You must memorize these four terms.
HW page 169 # 5-10 all and page 170 # 19-21 all
EC problem.....Carefully draw a parallelogram and its two diagonals. Measure each diagonal to confirm that the diagonals are NOT congruent. Also, verify that the diagonal do BISECT each other.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over long division and synthetic division of polynomials.
-HW worksheet # 1-4 all, # 9-12-long division method, and # 13-16 - synthetic division method.

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over some hw problems on curve fitting quadratic equations to data points, we started the next Chapter 5 lesson on Solving Quadratic Inequalities. This seemed like a review lesson to some of you! We also showed how to graph the problems for the solutions.
HW Worksheet # 1-8 all
EC problem.....Use a graphing calculator to find the best quadratic model to represent the following data points: (-5,28), (-2,-1), (1,3) and (3,-11). Write the equation rounding your answers to the nearest hundredth.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Today was the Test on Chapter Four. There was also a multi-angle problem to solve.
No HW tonight! Tomorrow, we will start Chapter Five.
EC problem....Since Chapter 5 is on Quadrilaterals, find real-life examples of quadrilaterals on the Internet. Try to find rhombuses, trapezoids, parallelograms, and rectangles/squares.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We had the Quiz on Complex Numbers otday. Afterwards, an extra credit puzzle worth 10 POINTS was given out. It is due tomorrow at the beginnihng of class.

Algebra 2H pd 1
We went over some of the hw problems on curve fitting with quadratic equations.
HW Worksheet on Curve Fitting # 1,3,5,7, and 8(# 7 and 8 are to be done on the graphing calculator)
EC problem # 6 from this worksheet

Geometry H pds 2,4
Tomorrow is the Quiz on Chapter Four. It will include isosceles triangle problems, overlapping triangles, a multi-angle picture problem, drawing the median, altitude, and perpendicular bisector of a triangle, as well as proofs. Make sure you know the five ways to prove triangles congruent.
Review HW page 162 # 9-14 all and #19
EC problem Draw a right triangle ABC with the right angle at C. From point C, draw the median and altitude. Then draw the perpendicular bisector of side AC.

Algebra 2A pd 5
Tomorrow is the quiz on Complex Numbers. There will be a LOT of problems to do.
HW Review Sheet do #21,24,31,38, and 49.

Algebra 2H pd1
We learned how to write a quadratic equation which contains 3 ordered pairs of numbers. The form is: f(x)=ax^2 + bx +c. We also verified our results on the graphing calculator using a statistics plot with the quadratic equation going through the 3 given points.
HW page 327 # 7, 10, 14 and page 329 # 31 (calculator problem).
EC problem #16

Geometry H pds 2,4
Our Test on Chapter 4 will be on Wednesday. We are reviewing for this important test tomorrow during class.
HW pages 160-161 # 9, 11-16 all, and 18.
EC problem.....Draw a scalene triangle and draw its 3 perpendicular bisectors. Then, using a compass and OA as your radius, draw a circle. Your circle should go through points A, B, and C.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We are reviewing for the next quiz on Complex Numbers. It will be on Wednesday.
HW Review Sheet TOP HALF # 14-19 all, #22-27 all, #29,32,39,44,50, and 54.
BOTTOM HALF # 2, 3, 5, and 6.
EC problem Multiply and Simplify: (3-2i)(5+8i)

Algebra 2H pd 1
Today was the quiz on Complex Numbers and the Quadratic Formula.
Extra credit picture puzzle was given out afterwards.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!
PLEASE BRING YOUR CALCULATORS AND BOOKS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!

Geometry H pds 2,4
We learned about medians and altitudes today. The 3 medians of a triangle meet at a point called the centroid (the center of gravity).
HW Find the measurements of the lettered angles in the picture problems on the back of today's classwork. Also, your projects on Polygon Pictures is due on Monday...

EC On a sturdy piece of cardboard or a folder, draw a large scalene triangles. Find the 3 medians of your triangle by measuring each side to get the midpoint. Label your centroid. See if a pen or pencil will balance your triangle at this point.
EC2 Why are two of the three altitudes of a right triangle the actual sides of it?
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Algebra 2A pd 5
We learned how to simplify complex numbers using division.
A Quick Draw was done during class for points.
No HW this weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Algebra 2H pd 1
Tomorrow is the quiz on Complex Numbers and the Quadratic Formula.
There are 25 questions on it. Be sure to go over how to find the absolute value of a complex number in addition to the problems we reviewed in class.
HW Worksheet 1-10 # 1-8 only + STUDY!!!!
EC problem...Explain why i^2 = -1.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We went over proofs involving overlapping triangles in addition to going over the hw problems.
HW Worksheet # 1-7 all parts!
EC Problem Find the measure of the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle if the base angles are 10 less than twice the vertex angle. Draw a diagram first.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over how to figure out the powers of i. They go in cycles of 4.
HW Worksheet 5.9 Study Guide # 1-15 all + #16 i^86 + #17 i^63.
EC problem....Multiply (3-i)(2+7i)(3+i).

Algebra 2H pd 1
We are having our next quiz on Wednesday..It will cover the quadratic formula, the discriminant, and complex numbers. We will review for this tomorrow....
HW Worksheet on Complex Numbers- # 1-24 all
EC problem...Multiply (a+bi)(a-bi)..From your answer, can you make up a rule to use when multiplying conjugates?

Geometry H pds 2,4
You received information on the Polygon Project which is due next Monday, November 26th.
After reviewing the hw on proofs involving isosceles triangles, we went over Lesson 4.5, which has the other ways to prove triangles congruent: AAS and HL(for right triangles only).
HW Worksheet 4.5 # 1-8 all and other worksheet on finding all of the lettered angle measurements in a picture.
EC problem....Explain, in your own words, the difference between ASA and AAS. Draw diagrams to help explain your point.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over the lesson on complex numbers. We learned how to simplify, add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers. For multiplying, we used the FOIL method.
HW Worksheet # 1-24 except for #7,8,14,18,23, and 24.

Algebra 2H pd 1
After reviewing the hw problems, we graphed complex numbers, solved some complex number equations, and found out how to find the absolute value of a complex number.
HW page 320 # 18, 22, 26, 42, 44, 50, 52, 56, 58, 64, 82, and 88.
An extra credit picture puzzle on complex numbers was also given out.
It is due on Monday before the start of class. Also, watch the tv show "Numbers" tonight at 10pm on CBS, and write a paragraph summary of the show.
No other ec this weekend.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We went over proofs involving isosceles triangles. Several examples were done in class.
HW Finish the worksheet # 4, 5, and 6.
EC Problem.....Draw an isosceles triangle with the legs = 10 cm. Measure the base angles. Are they congruent? What is their measure?

Algebra 2A pd 5
Today was the quiz on the quadratic formula and discriminant. An extra credit picture puzzle was given out to early finishers. It is due on Monday BEFORE class starts.

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over all of the hw problems, we learned about the powers (exponents) of i, the imaginary unit. We also went over how to multiply and divide complex numbers. All answers must be in standard form (a+bi).
HW worksheet # 1-17 all (Do not do the graphs, but do the multiplication for # 15-17.
#18 Simplify: -1+4i/2+3i.
EC Problem......What is the product of ( 3-5i)^2? What is ito the 235th power?

Geometry H pds 2,4
After going over the hw paper on finding all of the angles of a complicated picture, we went over Part One of the lesson on Isosceles Triangles. There are 2 basic theorems to Learn: Base angles of an isosceles triangle are congruent + If the base angles of a triangle are congruent, then the sides opposite those sides are congruent. Tomorrow, we will go over proofs!!!!
HW textbook page 136 # 4,5 and page 137 # 1-8 all.
EC problem.... On the internet, find real life examples of isosceles triangles....Bring in to share!

Algebra 2A pd 5
Tomorrow, we will have a quiz on the quadratic formula and the discriminant. Some solutions will involve square roots of negative numbers.
Study the review from the Quick Draw and today's worksheet to prepare for this important quiz!!!!!

Algebra 2H pd 1
After reviewing the quadratic formula hw, we learned about b^2 - 4ac being called the discriminant. This number tells you how many real solutions are in the quadratic equation. It does NOT tell you what those solutions are. We also started the unit on complex and imaginary numbers. We learned the i=sq root of -1.
HW pages 319-320 # 4-7 all, 9, 10, and #38,40,46, and 48.
EC problem....Find out on the internet what mathematician is credited with creating imaginary numbers.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Today was the quiz on SAS, ASA, and SSS postulates as used in proofs. The quiz covered Sections 4.1-4.3.
HW - Try to find the measurements of all angles on the top figure of the worksheet given out at the end of today's class.
EC problem....Explain how to find the measure of the 4th angle of a quadrilateral if you know the measures of the other three angles. Use at least 2 sentences.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We reviewed the quadratic formula and then learned how the discriminant (b^2-4ac) is used to tell you how many real solutions are in the quadratic equation problems.
HW Do the second side of the worksheet we started in class today.

Algebra 2H pd 1
We reviewed the quadratic formula and then went over the formula for finding the axis of symmetry of a parabola (x=-b/2a), as well as finding the vertex of the parabola using this information.
HW Worksheet # 2-12 evens, and # 13-18 all
EC problem.....Solve the quadratic equation 2x^2-3x-5 by using the quadratic formula and by completing the square. Which method is easier? Hopefully you'll get the SAME result.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Tomorrow is the quiz on Section 4.1-4.3. Be prepared to write proofs!
HW Review Worksheet- Do ALL problems....
EC problem.....Find the sum of the interior angles of a 23-gon....

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over the derivation of the Quadratic Formula, and then did some problems using this formula to solve quadratic equations.
HW Puzzle Worksheet- do all problems....

Algebra 2H pd 1
Today, we derived the Quadratic Formula by using the Complete the Square method.

You are responsible for memorizing the Quadratic Formula. Deriving this formula will be a bonus problem on the next quiz.
HW Puzzle on Quadratic Formula problems...
EC Question Why did we learn how to complete the square before learning the quadratic formula? Which method do you prefer, and why?

Geometry H pds 2,4
We are continuing doing proofs using SSS, SAS, or ASA together with CPCTC.
HW Do # 6,7 on the worksheet we started during class today.
EC problem.....How does being given that M is the midpoint of segment AB help you to prove that AM=BM?

Algebra 2A pd 5
Today was the quiz on Completing the square and factoring.

Algebra 2 H pd 1
Today was the quiz on solving quadratic equations by facotring, taking square roots, or completing the square. We also had to use vertex form for finding the vertex of a parabola.
HW BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!

Geometry H pds 2,4
We started our unit on writing proofs today. We used SSS, SAS, or ASA to get two triangles congruents, and then proved that some corresponding parts were congruent by CPCTC.
HW Do the three proofs on the worksheet handed out during class.
EC Why do you think knowing how to write proofs in geometry is required?

Algebra 2A pd 5
Tomorrow is the quiz on solving quadratic equations by 3 different methods: using square roots, factoring, or completing the square.
HW Study for this important quiz. Progress report cards are due next Friday!

Algebra 2H pd 1
Tomorrow is our Quiz on most of Chapter Five. Study the notes from yesterday's and today's review.
HW Review page 341 #39, 40 and page 342 # 46, 47, and 50.
EC question.....Why would you solve a problem by completing the square when factoring takes so much less time?

Geometry H pds 2,4
We reviewed SAS. SSS, and ASA postulates for proving triangles are congruent.
HW Worksheet-Do all problems on the work side...
Puzzle on the other side is for extra credit!

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over the more difficult problems for completing the square in solving quadratic equations.
HW Worksheet # 10,15,16,19.
The Quiz on Friday will cover factoring and completing the square problems.

Algebra 2H pd 1
We started to review for the next quiz, which will be on Thursday. Topics covered include factoring, solving equations by factoring, completing the square, solving equations by completing the square, writing an equation in vertex form, solving equations by taking the square root, the Pythagorean Theorem, and writing the product of 2 factors in quadratic form.
HW page 345 # 1-6, 9-12, and # 14,15. These are sample problems from the Chapter Test.
EC problem.....Find the vertex and graph the following: y= -3x^2 -6x -5.

Geometry H pds 2,4
After going over quiz problems and hw questions, we started lesson 4.2. This lesson is on how to find triangles congruent by using only 3 corresponding parts from each triangle. These methods are: SSS, SAS, and ASA. Check your notes and worksheet to learn what these abbreviations really mean!
HW Worksheet # 1-9 ALL
EC Draw two right triangles with sides 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm. Are these triangles congruent? Measure the angles. Are the corresponding angles congruent?

Algebra 2A pd 5
We reviewed the process of completing the square to solve quadratic equations. We finished the puzzle worksheet in class. The calculator was used to call on students in a random way.
HW Worksheet-Finish # 7-16 all. These are done the same way as they were done in class.

Algebra 2H pd 1
Using the graphing calculator, we saw the relationship between the vertex, width, and direction of the parabolas for the equation y= a(x-h)^2 + k. Hopefully, you were able to follow it all.
We reviewed the steps for completing the square in order to get the vertex form for graphing parabolas.
HW Worksheet--Front side Finish # 9,10.
Back side # 10-15 all
EC problem.....Find the vertex, line of symmetry equation, and direction of opening for the quadratic equation y= 3/4 x^2 -12x +9.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We started Chapter 4 today. It is called Congruent Triangles. Today, we went over the fact that congruent figures have the same size and same shape. Corresponding parts of congruent figures have to matched up exactly.
HW page page 120 # 1-14 all, and # 18
EC problem.....Find examples of congruent figures on the Internet. Bring to class tomorrow.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We reviewed some factoring problems, and then learned how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square method. This works when problems will not factor.
HW puzzle worksheet # 1-7 all

Algebra 2H pd 1
Too many students were tardy today--Students continually tardy will have to serve detention after school or receive referrals to the counselor or dean.
We went over the method of solving quadratic equations called completing the square. This method is useful when quadratic equations can not be factored.
HW Worksheet---# 2,4,8,10,11,16, and 20.
EC problem...# 15on this worksheet

Geometry H pds 2,4
Bring your Quick Draw to class tomorrow.
QUIZ tomorrow is on Interior and Exterior Angles of Convex Polygons, as well as triangle vocabulary and review material about parallel lines.
HW STudy for this important QUIZ!!!!!!
EC problem....Draw a decagon.....Find the sum of the interior and exterior angles. If this were a regular decagon, what would the measure of each interior angle equal?

Algebra 2A pd 5
We learned how to solve equations by factoring. We also went over factoring problems during class.
HW Worksheet-due Friday due to the fact that there is no class tomorrow!

Algebra 2H pd 1
We will be meeting in Room 424 starting tomorrow...
We went over how to solve quadratic equations by factoring combined with the zero product property.
HW Worksheet 5.3 # 8-22 evens and # 24-32 ALL
EC problem....Solve the following equation: 12x^2 - 17 x - 5 = 0.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Pd 2 class will be meeting in Room 424 starting tomorrow....
We learned how to find EACH interior or exterior angle of regular polygons.
HW Worksheet- Do BOTH sides of the worksheet for tomorrow...Hopefully, you did most of the puzzle worksheet during class! Quiz will be on Thursday......
EC problem.....Each interior angle of a regular polygon has measure 150. How many sides does the polygon have? What is the name for this polygon?

Algebra 2A pd 5
WE went over the factoring of trinomials today. We also did a few GCF factoring problems.
HW Worksheet---Do the puzzle side for hw... We will be going over the other side during tomorrow's class.

Algebra 2 H pd 1
Starting on Wednesday, we will be meeting in room 424-next door to the room we're in right now.
After going over the hw on square root equations, we started the unit on factoring-we went over using the GCF and factoring trinomials.
HW page 295 # 4-18 all
EC problem.....Factor this trinomial: 8x^2 - 27 x - 20.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Pd 2 will be meeting in Room 424 starting on Wednesday...
Today, we learned the formulas for finding the sum of the interior and exterior angles of convex polygons.
Interior Angle Sum: (n - 2) x 180
Exterior Angle Sum = 360
HW page 104 # 1-11 all
EC problem....Five of the six interior angles of a convex hexagon are 160, 92, 120, 81, and 156. Find the measure of the sixth angle of this polygon.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We learned how to solve quadratic equations in the form x^2 = a by taking the square root of both sides of the equation. For equations, all square roots are +/-.
HW Worksheet 5.2 A Do all problems....Back side is for extra credit!

Algebra 2H pd 1--Starting on Monday, we will meet in Room 426!!!!

After going over the quiz and hw on graphing parabolas, we began lesson 5.2. This is on solving quadratic equations in the form x^2 = a. We also reviewed the Pythagorean Theorem.
HW pages 286-287 # 14-34 evens
EC problem....page 278 # 46

Geometry H pds 2,4 BRING YOUR COMPASSES AND STRAIGHTEDGES TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!!
Pd 2 We will meet in Room 426 starting on Monday.
Pd 4 We will meet in Room 209 starting on Monday.
We went over Lesson 3.4 on the Angles of a Triangle. Make sure you learn all of the vocabulary we went over in today's class ( pages 93-95).
HW Worksheet # 1-18 ALL
EC problem...page 97 # 14-Draw the picture and find x and y.

Algebra 2A pd 5
Today was the quiz on graphing parabolas and quadratic form.
EC puzzle on multiplying binomials (FOIL) was given out afterwards. If completed, hand in on Monday BEFORE class starts.

Algebra 2H pd 1
We reviewed the graphing of parabolas--
HW Worksheet # 1,2,3,6,7,8--the other problems should already be done!
EC Graph the following parabola, using the method taught in class:
f(x) = 2x^2 -8x + 3

Geometry H pd 2
We went over Lesson 3.3 part Two, which involved proofs for parallel lines.
We also went over the proof for the sum of the angles of any triangle = 180º.
HW page 97 # 5-13 all
EC problem....Draw any triangle using a straightedge. Measure the three angles. What is their sum?

Geometry H pd 4
We went over Lesson 3.3 part one---identifying which lines, if any, are parallel when given information about certain angles.
HW Finish the worksheet we started in class (3.3 Part one)
EC problem....See the ec for pd 2 class...

Algebra 2A pd 5
We did the Quick Draw Activity to review for tomorrow's quiz on graphing parabolas and quadratic functions. Bring this work to class tomorrow along with your hw from Wednesday.
Quiz tomorrow....

Geometry H pd 4
We took the quiz on parallel lines today...Afterward, a puzzle was given out, which needs to be handed in to me by Thursday.
We also started lesson 3.3-the converse of all of the theorems from lesson 3.2-
HW page 87 # 1-16 all and # 18,19
EC problem page 88 # 20
Our next class is not until Thursday!!!!

Algebra 2A- pd 5
We started a new chapter today on Quadratic Functions....
HW Worksheet 5.1A # 1-18 all

Algebra 2H pd 1
We reviewed graphing inequalities and linear programming for our quiz, which will be on Wednesday during our 2 hour class.
HW page 205 # 29,30 and page 207 # 17
EC---What is the title of Chapter Five in your textbook? That will be our next chapter!

Geometry H pds 2,4
We reviewed the theorems on parallel lines with alternate interior, corresponding angles being congruent, and same-side interior angles being supplementary. We did a Quick Draw Activity for Points as review.
HW Study for your quiz AND do page 89 # 1-12 all...Review all worksheets!!!!!
No ec this weekend!

Algebra 2A
Today was the quiz on graphing systems of inequalities and linear programming.
EC Puzzle was given out after the quiz.
Midterm grades will be given out on Monday....

Algebra 2H pd 1
We are still working on Linear Programming problems.
Hopefully, all of you understand the procedure by now!
HW page 185 Finish # 50 and do # 51
EC---Graph on your graphing calculator: y>4x + 4 y>-x-1 y< 2/3 x + 4.
Identify the vertices of the polygon formed.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We are working on the problems related to parallel lines and special pairs of angles formed by these parallel lines. We went over problems from the worksheet part two during class. These are the problems that you will see on your next quiz.
HW Worksheet handed out at the end of today's class # 3-14 all
EC problem----Why do you think that students have so much trouble identifying corresponding, alternate interior, and same-side interior angles in the picture problems?

Algebra 2A pd 5
Quiz on Inequality Graphing of Systems is tomorrow.
HW Finish # 4 on the classwork worksheet. Bring Quick Draw to class tomorrow.

Algebra 2H pd 1
Hope everyone did well on the PSAT!!!!
We will continue with Linear Programming tomorrow... Bring your books to class!!!!!!
Have the 2 hw problems from the worksheet done for tomorrow....

Geometry H pds 2,4
We started Part Two of the lesson on corresponding, alternate interior and same same-dide interior angles formed when 2 parallel lines are cut by a transversal. We did the first side of the worksheet in class.
HW Textbook --pages 80-81 # 3-12 all, and 14, 15.
EC problem....#16

Algebra 2A pd 5
We started the unit on Linear Programming today.
We went over the parts of a Linear Programming problem-variables, constraints, graph, and maximum profit answer.
HW Finish # 2 and #3 from the worksheet from today's class.
EC problem.....Why might an understanding of linear programming be helpful to a large company?

Algebra 2H pd 1
We went over the steps for solving a Linear Programming problem. It is best used for determining the amount of items to produce for maximum profit.
HW Finish #1 -problem on spinet and console pianos and
Do #2-all steps!
EC Why might it be useful to a big company to understand linear programming?

Geometry H pds 2,4

Today was a big day for theorems + a postulate. We went over the fact that when 2 parallel lines are cut by a transversal, corresponding and alternate interior angles are congruent and same-side interior angles are supplementary. Also, if a transversal is perpendicular to one parallel line, it is perpendicular to the other parallel line as well.
HW Worksheet- Do all problems on both sides of the worksheet.
EC---Draw two parallel lines and cut them with transversal t. Label the eight angles formed and find their measurement. Name the four pairs of corresponding angles.

Algebra 2A pd 5
Today, we went over how to graph systems of inequalities. We did a puzzle worksheet in class.
HW Worksheet # 1-4 all...
EC #5,6

Algebra 2H pd 1
We started the unit on Linear Programming today. We went over the terms feasibility region, constraints, corner points (vertices of the polygon), and objective function (profit expression). The maximum and minimum values of the feasible regions can only occur at one of the corner points.
HW Worksheet # 1-7 all
EC problem #8

Geometry H pds 2,4
We started Chapter Three today. It is on Parallel Lines and Planes. Today, we learned about skew lines (page 73), transversals, alternate interior, same-side interior, corresponding and alternate exterior angles formed when a transversal intersects two lines.
HW Worksheet # 7-24 all
EC On the Internet or in magazines, bring in examples of Parallel Lines used in real-life situations.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We started the Unit on Linear Inequalities today. We went over 2 worksheets during class on this topic.
HW Worksheet Puzzle # 1-6 all

Algebra 2H pd 1--BRING BOOKS ON MONDAY!!!!!
We went back to the basics of graphing inequalities....students worked on a puzzle worksheet involving the graphing of two inequalities with their common solution (shaded part).
If not finished during class, this worksheet is the homework for the weekend.
EC Problem.....GRaph the following inequalities: x>o y>0 3x+2y<6>x-2.
Shade in your solution....

Geometry H pds 2,4
Today was the Chapter Two Test with emphasis on the theorems from the last part of the chapter.
HW Pussle was given out after the test. Finish for HW if you did not finish it in class.
No ec this weekend!

Algebra 2A pd 5
Today was the quiz on Solving for Three Variables in 3 equations.
EC puzzle was given out after the quiz.

Algebra 2H pd 1
About half of the class did NOT do well on the last quiz!!!! I'll be handing out the quiz papers tomorrow.
Today, we started the unit on graphing inequalities. We used the graphing calculators for some of the problems, but you are required to know how to graph the inequalities by hand.
HW Worksheet # 1-7 all
EC problem.....Shade in the intersection for the inequalities y> (1/2)x - 4 and y< -2x+2. Graph both of these on the same graph.

Geometry H pds 2,4
In pd 2, the Op Art Projects are due tomorrow!!!! We will also be reviewing for our test on Friday (Chapter Two).
HW pages 67-68 # 9-13 all and # 15-19 all
EC problem...Explain why vertical angles can only be supplementary if they are formed by perpendicular lines.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We continued to try to learn how to solve equations in 3 variables.
HW 3 problems....1) x+y+z=-1
2x+y=2 Solve for x, y, and z.....
-3x=-9

2) x-2y+z=3
2x+y-2z=31
-x+2y+3z=-23

3) x+y+z=0
2x+y-z=2
2x+2y+z=5

Algebra 2H pd 1
We had the quiz on Solving Systems of Equations in 2 or 3 Variables today....
HW BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!!!
EC Which is the best way to solve Systems of Equations? Why? Answer in at least two sentences....

Geometry H pds 2,4
We went over two complete proofs during today's class (page 64 # 19,20).
HW Worksheet---Complete BOTH sides of the worksheet for hw!
Remember, your OP ART projects are due on Thursday (pd 2) and Friday (pd 4).
WE will probably have a test on Friday....
EC problem.....Explain the difference between the definition of perpendicular lines and theorem 2.4-(If two lines are perpendicular, they meet to form congruent adjacent angles.)

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over the problems on Solving Systems of Equations with Three Variables.
HW Do # 7 and # 8 on the worksheet we've been working on....
EC Question.....How do you keep organized when solving equations with three variables? Explain in at least two sentences....

Algebra 2H pd 1
Tomorrow is the quiz on solving Systems of Equations in 2 or 3 Variables-using substitution, elimination, and Cramer's Rule.
HW Be prepared for tomorrow's quiz-Bring the Quick Draw Paper to class....
EC----Solve using Cramer's Rule---- 3x-7y =42
2x+3y= - 24.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We learned how to construct a perpendicular line through a given point on a line segment. We also started Lesson 2.6 on page 60...
HW Finish the proof for Theorem 2.8 and Do page 63 # 1-14 all---Copy the questions!!!
BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!!!
EC....What is the difference between a theorem and a definition?

Algebra 2A pd 5
We learned how to solve Systems of Equations in Three Variables using the Elimination Method.
HW Worksheet # 1,2,4, and 6.
EC problem # 5.

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over the hw problems on solving 3 variable equations, the class received the review sheet of sample problems which will be on the next quiz.
HW Do all problems on the review sheet handed out in class.

EC Question---Explain how YOU manage to solve the 3 variable equations without getting mixed up....

Geometry H pds 2,4
Today, we went over lesson 2.5 on Perpendicular Lines...You need to memorize the definition and the three theorems we went over in class.
HW Do Questions # 1-12 all on the worksheet handed out at the end of today's class.

EC....Using the internet or pictures from magazines, find examples of perpendicular lines used in a real life situation.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We had our quiz on Solving Systems of Equations in Two Variables.
No hw this weekend.
EC problem.....Which method of solving systems of equations is easiest for you? Why? Answer in at least three sentences.

Algebra 2H pd 1
Happy Birthday Gina!!!!!
Today, we learned another method for solving system of equations-it is called Cramer's Rule, named after a Swiss mathematician called Cramer. It involves the use of determinants, a new concept for algebra two.
HW Worksheet on Cramer's Rule # 1-9 all
EC Do research on the Internet on Cramer. Write a short paragraph about his life.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We reviewed all of the problems on the worksheets and textbook for tomorrow's quiz on Special Pairs of Angles.
Finish the puzzle worksheet given out in class if not completed during class. This will be collected tomorrow.
HW- BE PREPARED FOR THE QUIZ TOMORROW----GO OVER ALL PROBLEMS FROM OUR LESSONS THIS WEEK!
EC question....What was the message on my tee shirt today? How is it related to geometry and life?

Algebra 2A pd 5
We received a review sheet to prepare for the quiz on Friday. There is no class tomorrow...I hope to meet your parents at Open House tomorrow evening!
HW Finish ALL problems on the review sheet for Friday...Quiz on Friday!

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over hw problems, we learned the elimination method for solving systems of equations.
HW Worksheet 3.2 A #1-15 odds, and # 8,12, and16.
EC problem....Solve the System.....x + 3y - z = 8
2x - y + 2z = -9
3y = 9.


Geometry H pds 2,4
We went over the more difficult word problems involving vertical angles, complementary, and supplementary angles.
HW Worksheet# 5-21 all
EC problem.....The supplement of an angle is seven times as large as the complement of an angle. Find the measure of the angle, the complement, and the supplement.

Algebra 2A pd 5
After going over hw problems, we learned the elimination method for solving systems of equations. This method gets rid of one or both variables by multiplication with addition.
HW Worksheet 3.2A # 1-15 odds
EC Solve the system.....use substitution 4x + 2y = 20
-x + y = -2

ALL CLASSES ARE TO BRING BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!!!!!

Algebra 2H pd 1
We started Chapter 3 today...in class, we used the graphing calculators to show systems of equations with either 1 solution, no solutions, or infinitely many solutions. We also went over the substitution method for solving systems of equations.
HW Worksheet All problems except for the one on perimeter....
EC Solve the problem on the worksheet mentioning perimeter....

Geometry H pds 2,4
We learned about Pairs of Special Angles, such as complementary, supplementary, and vertical angles.
HW Worksheet+ BRING YOUR BOOK TO CLASS AS WELL!
EC problem.....Find the measure of 2 complementary angles if one of the angles is 18 more than twice the other angle.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We learned how to solve systems of equations today by using graphing and substitution methods.
HW Worksheet-all problems must be done....
No ec tonight....

Algebra 2H pd 1
We had a quiz on the last few topics of Chapter 1 today-absolute value, inequalities, and liter equations.
HW BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!!
EC problem....Explain how to solve the equation 3.56x-2.43 = 2.14x + 6.82 on your graphing calculator. Pretend I am a beginner, and explain the steps clearly.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Today was the quiz on Chapter 2 -3 sections. An extra credit puzzle was given out after the quiz. It is due before the start of class on Monday.
Another ec problem.....Write the definition of an angle bisector, and then write your definition in biconditional form.

Algebra 2A pd 5
Today was the quiz on absolute value and inequalities.
An extra credit puzzle was given out after the quiz. It is due before class starts on MOnday.....
HW- BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!!!

Algebra 2H
We reviewed for tomorrow's quiz on solving equations, inequalities, and absolute value equations and inequalities by the Quick Draw Activity. This will be collected tomorrow!
HW page 75 # 35, 41, 43, and page 76 # 47, 51, and 52.
EC problem.....Explaine why absolute value equations have no solution when there is a negative number on the other side of the "=" sign.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow on the first 3 sections of Chapter 2 by the Quick Draw Activity. This will be collected tomorrow.
HW Study for the quiz by learning all the important definitions, postulates, properties, and theorems. Go over the questions fro Quick Draw as well as the worksheets we did this week!

EC Explain how you will study for your quiz tomorrow. Write at least one full paragraph.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We reviewed for the quiz tomorrow-which is on Solving Inequalities and Solving Alsolute Value Equations and Inequalities. We did the Quick Draw Activity to review. If you were absent, I will give you the problems tomorrow, and you can hand them in to me on Monday.
HW...Study for the quiz tomorrow.
EC...Explain how you will prepare for the quiz tomorrow. Write at least one full paragraph.

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over the hw problems on absolute value equations, we learned how to set up and solve absolute value inequalities. Absolute value equations with variables on both sides need to be checked.
HW Worksheet 1.8 # 1-15 all
EC Puzzle on the other side of the worksheet.
Another ec problem....Solve and check...abs(x-4) = x+1.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We finished covering Lesson 2.3 in class today. A worksheet was done during class.
HW page 67 # 1-11 all and
page 68 # 1,3, and 4.
EC problem...Explain in your own words, the difference between the definition of angle bisector and the angle bisector theorem. Use an example to help explain your point.

Algebra 2A pd 5
After going over 5 hw problems, I collected the hw on absolute value equations. We then learned how to solve absolute value inequalities. Study your notes to remember the rules!
HW Worksheet 1.8 # 1-15 all
Puzzle on the back may be done for extra credit.
EC problem from this web log......Explain why we need 2 inequalities when solving absolute value inequalities.

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over hw questions on compound inequalities, we started the lesson on solving absolute value equations. We showed how to find the solutions on the graphing calculator as well.
HW page 67 # 6-11 all and page 68 # 32, 36, and 38 and page 59 # 70.
EC question...Tell in at least two sentences why absolute value equations are v-shaped...

Geometry H pds 2,4
We started lesson 2.3 today. It covers two new theorems (statements that are proved)- the midpoint theorem and the angle-bisector theorem. You should review the definitions of midpoint(pg 13), segment bisector (pg 13) and angle bisector(pg 19). Know the difference between the definitions and the theorems.
HW Worksheet 2.3 # 1-17 all
EC problem....Write the following biconditional as a conditional statement and then write the converse statement. Are both of these true?
A point is a midpoint iff it divides a segment into two congruent segments.

Algebra 2A pd 5
HW was collected after I answered the more difficult hw problems.
We started the lesson on absolute value equations today. Lots of examples were given as notes.
HW Puzzle worksheet---Do all problems and show your work!

EC problem.... Why is the graph of absolute value equations a V shape?

Algebra 2H pd 1

Everyone should know his/her progress report grade by now....After reviewing some literal equations and equations with fractions, we started the new lesson on Solving Inequalities.
When you multiply or divide by a negative number, you must switch the inequality sign.
HW page 49 # 39,51
page 58 # 6,8,9,18,22,40 and 46.
page 59 # 60,66.
EC problem Solve and graph....32<>1-8x.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Some students in pd 2 class received the incorrect progress report grade! I'll fix that tomorrow!

We went over all of the proofs from the hw. Hopefully, all of you are understanding how the proofs get done by now.
HW Worksheet 2.2 # 1-8 all.
EC problem...Write the following in if-then (condition) form. Then write the converse and state whether the converse is true or false. All librarians like to read books.

Algebra 2A pd 5
All students should know their progress report grade by now.
After a short review, we started the lesson (1.6) on Solving Inequalities. We learned that you sewitch the inequality sign whenever you multiply or divide by a negative number.
HW Worksheet # 1-12 all

EC problem....Solve and graph.... 5(x+4)>5 and 2(x+4) <12

Algebra 2H
Due to talking problems, several of you will have your seats changed on Monday.
Today, we went over all of lesson 1.6- one part involved solving equations on your graphing calculators. Some of you acted as if you'd never used your calculator for graphing before!!!!
HW page 49 # 14-54 evens...This is more than I usually assign...this was due to some students being disruptive....I will not tolerate this kind of behavior in my classroom!

EC problem.....page 49 # 58.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We started learning about 2 column proofs today! This is what is known as deductive reasoning-using facts to justify your statements until you prove what the problem asks you to prove. We went over examples of 2 column proofs in class.
HW pages 41-42 # 7-10 all + BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!
EC problem....page 42 # 12 ( worth 3 points if done correctly!)

Algebra 2A pd 5
Quiz on Sections 1.4 and 1.6 was today. Extra credit was given out after the quiz---to receive the credits, you must show ALL work....due Monday before class starts.
Students who are disruptive will be suspended from my class starting next week....
No other ec for the weekend.
HW Bring your books to class on Monday!

Algebra 2H pd 1
Today was the quiz on Scatterplots and Lines of Best Fit.
No hw...
EC problem......Write a paragraph on your feelings about using the graphing calculator for this unit.

Geometry H pds 2,4
After going over the test and hw, we reviewed properties from algebra that will be used in geometry class this semester.
HW page 40 # 3-10 all and page 41 # 2,3,5, and6.
EC problem....Write the statement All cows eat grass in if-then form. Then write the converse of your statement. Tell whether or not the converse is true.

Algebra 2A pd 5
Tomorrow is our quiz on Sections 1.4 and 1.6. This covers direct variation and solving equations.
NO HW tonight other than to review for this quiz. The Quick Draw and hw1.6 will be collected tomorrow before the quiz.

EC problem.....Solve this equation for x 1/3 x - 3/4 = 1/2x + 2/3

Algebra 2H pd 1
We continued going over problems involving scatter plots, least squares line, and reliability coefficients.
HW page 44 # 26 + There will be a short quiz on this material tomorrow! So, make sure you have a TI 83 or TI 84 graphing calculator for class tomorrow!
EC problem.... page 43 # 25 a and 25 c for females only.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We began Chapter 2 today...We learned about conditional statements in if-then form, and converses. We also went over biconditionals-this is written with iff.
HW page 35 # 1-10 all and # 13,20, and 21.
EC problem.....Write the conditional and its converse for the statement:
An angle is obtuse iff its measure is between 90º and 180º.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We finished lesson 1.6 today- we went over literal equations, which involve formulas in several variables.
HW Worksheet 1.6 A # 1-18 all
EC problem....Solve the equation A = 1/2 h(b1 + b2) for h. What figure is this area formula for?

Algebra 2H pd 1
We continued using the graphing calculators to make scatterplots, find the line of best fit (least-squares line), and the reliability (correlation coefficient) of the data. This coefficient shows how closely the data points cluster around the line of best fit.
HW Worksheet 1.5 Level B # 1-4 all, and #6.
EC problem Do # 5 on another paper for 3 ec points!

Geometry H pds 2,4
Today was the test on Chapter 1 and the 2 constructions. Hope everyone did well!
HW BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!
EC---Write a 2 paragraph essay on some interesting facts you learned in Chapter One.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We will definitely have a seating chart for tomorrow's class...
We went over the hw on direct variation and then started lesson 1.6, which is on solving equations. Our next quiz will be on Friday...covering this week's work.
HW pages48-49 # 6-9 all and # 12-34 EVENS only
EC problem.....#40 Copy and solve.

Algebra 2H pd 1
Today, we learned how to use a LOT of keys on the graphing calculator-for graphing data and finding the line of best fit for the data. We also learned how to find the reliability for a set of data. We went over 2 examples during class.
HW Worksheet 1.5 A -Do all problems....
EC problem---Find the line of best fit equation for the data on page 40 # 7.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Our first quiz is tomorrow-covering sections 1.1-1.4. To study for this important test, you should review all worksheets and understand EVERY vocabulary word. Also, make sure you bring your compass and straight for the construction questions.
BE PREPARED!!!!!!!

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over direct variation and proportions. The equation for direct variation is: y=kx.
HW Worksheet # 1-27 all
EC problem.....Figure out how much you would weigh on Mars. Use the proportion gone over during today's class.

Algebra 2H pd 1
We learned about direct variation and proportions today. y=kx is the equation for direct variation where k= the constant of variation. This equation is related to solving proportions as well.
HW Worksheet 1.4 A handed out at the end of today's class--Do all problems...and
BRING YOUR BOOKS AND GRAPHING CALCULATORS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!!!

EC problem.....What would your weight be on Mars if you weigh 142 pounds on Earth? Use the proportion from today's lesson to solve.............

Geometry H pds 2,4
We reviewed the material on angles and constructions today.
Quiz 1 will be on Tuesday....
HW page 31 # 3-20 all + BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!
EC problem...............Draw a segment which is 15 cm long. Label this segment PQ. Then construct the midpoint of segment PQ. Label the midpoint M. Label the segment bisector as well.

Algebra 2A pd 5 Starting on Monday, we will be meeting in ROOM 204!!!!!

Today, we went over some real-life problems which involve linear equations. We constructed tables, graphs, and wrote the linear equation for each problem.
HW Worksheet-given out at the end of today's class....Do all problems the way they were shown in class today.
EC problem...A math teacher drove past a farmyard full of chickens and pigs. The teacher noticed that there were a total of 30 heads and 100 legs. How many pigs and chickens were there?

Algebra 2H pd 1
We had Quiz 1 today on Lessons 1.1-1.3.
HW Bring your books to class on Friday....tomorrow, you will see a video called "King Gimp". You will be asked to write a 2 paragraph reflection on the documentary....
EC problem.....Explain why parallel lines have the same slope, and why perpendicular lines have slopes with different signs.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We went over the hw problems, and then went over the definition for angle bisector and adjacent angles. We also learned how to construct an angle bisector using the compass and straightedge.
HW worksheet --Read over all information for review, and do
Questions # 1-15 all

EC problem.....page 21 # 28 + Draw a right angle and then construct its angle bisector. Label the bisector as a ray.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We had our first quiz today covering slope-intercept and point-slope form as well as other topics related to linear equations. An extra credit puzzle on parallel and perpendicular lines was given out after the quiz. To receive credit for this paper, ALL math work must be shown.

Algebra 2H pd 1
We reviewed for our first quiz, which is tomorrow!!!! Study lessons 1.1, 1.2. and 1.3...We will finish the Quick Draw for Points before beginning the quiz.
No ec tonight....

Geometry H pds 2,4
We went over hw problems, and the began lesson 1.4, which is on angles...We learned how to name angles, measure angles with a protractor, the angle addition postulate, congruent angles, and adjacent angles. We need to go over more on adjacent angles tomorrow.
HW page 20 # 1-25 all
EC problem page 31 # 28- an interesting question!

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over the hw questions to review for the quiz tomorrow. We also did the Quick Draw for Points Activity to review for Quiz 1 tomorrow. All students are to bring their binders/folders to class tomorrow for checking. STUDY for this important quiz by going over the review problems......
No ec tonight due to the quiz....

Algebra 2H pd 1 BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!!!!
We went over the word problems involving linear equations (page 5) today.
HW Review for quiz on Wednesday.....page 77 # 1-12 all + Bring your books!!!!

EC problem......Find the equation of the line perpendicular to 12x + 4y = 8 which contains the point (3,-1)....For another point find the equation of the line parallel to 12x + 4y = 8 with the point (3,-1).

Geometry H pds 2,4
Both classes should now know how to find the midpoint of a line segment by construction (using a compass and straightedge). We also went over problems # 33-40 on page 16.
HW Worksheet # 1-12 all + BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!!!
Our first quiz will be postponed until SEction 1.4 has been taught.
Also, for those of you who haven't yet turned it in, work on your Daisy Designs!!!!

EC problem......Draw segment AB with midpoint M. If AM = 3x+6 and AB = 72, find x, MB, and AM.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We started reviewing for our first quiz which will be on Wednesday. We went over page 77 # 1-11 during class. Similar problems will be on your first quiz.
HW Review----page 72 # 1,2,3 and page 73 # 7,9,11,12,14, and 18.
EC problem.....Explain in your own words why y= mx + b is a very useful formula to know when graphing linear equations. Give an example as well.

Algebra 2H pd 1 - BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!!!!
After I collected the puzzle worksheet from yesterday, we went over the word problem on page 4 of the textbook. We then graphed our solution on the graphing calculator... We found an equation to fit the data in our table.
HW page 8 # 4,5,6 page 9 #47,49.
EC problem....page 9 # 50 a.

Geometry H pds 2,4---Bring your books to class on Monday!!!!
In pd 2, we went over all of the hw problems...Students who were called on had to read each question in correct geometric form! In pd 4, we also learned how to construct the midpoint of a segment using a compass and straightedge.
HW page 30 # 5-12 all + Work on your Daisy Design projects!!!!! Projects are due on Wednesday.
EC problem....A math teacher drive past a farmyard full of chickens and pigs. The teacher noticed that there were a total of 30 heads and 100 legs. How many pigs were there? Show how you figured out your answer....

Algebra 2A pd 5---BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!!!!
We went over how to write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to another line. We start with point-slope form, and end up with slope-intercept form.... The slopes of perpendicular lines are opposite reciprocals of each other. If the slope of one line = 2, the slope of the other
line = -1/2.
HW Worksheet 1.3 # 23,24,25,27, and 30.
EC problem.....# 32---If done, please copy the problem and then answer it...Show all steps!!!!

Periods 1,2, and 4 were posted earlier today....

Pd 5 Algebra 2A
Today, everyone received the Algebra Two Textbook...You need to bring it to class tomorrow....
HW Finish the worksheet you were working on during class today...the other side is for extra credit!

EC problem Write the equation in standard form for the line containing (6, -3) with slope 1/3.

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over the hw, students worked on a puzzle worksheet involving equations for parallel and perpendicular line. I checked students' notebook while the classwork was going on. Some of you need to show me your dividers by tomorrow. Also, TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculators are due tomorrow. If you will have them by Monday, you must bring me a note from your parents.
HW Finish the cw worksheet if not completed.
EC the other side of the worksheet is ec....

Geometry H pds 2,4
After discussing the Daisy DEsign project, we finished lesson 1.3 on distances, segment addition postulate, midpoint, and bisector of a segment.
HW page 15 # 5-26 all
EC problem.....Draw 2 segments AB and CD so that Segment AB bisects segment CD, but Segment CD does not bisect segment AB.

Algebra 2H pd 1
After answering the hw problems, we learned that parallel lines have the same slope, but different y-intercepts. We also learned that perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite reciprocals of each other.
HW Worksheet 1.3 # 14-32 evens

EC problem.....Write the equation of the line perpendicular to -3x - 4y = 10 and having the same y-intercept as x + 3y = -5. If done correctly, I will count this ec double!

Geometry H pds 2,4
After going over the hw, we learned how to make daisy designs with our compasses. You are to create an original daisy design on a blank sheet of paper for next Wednesday....This project will count 20 points, and will be graded for being original, colorful, and containing at least 1 daisy design.
No hw tonight.....
EC problem.....Tell why you can draw a regular hexagon with your straightedge after making a daisy design.

Algebra 2A pd 5
After going over hw problems, we learned that parallel lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts. We then went over several problems involving writing equations of lines that are parallel to other lines.
HW worksheet 1.3 # 14,16,18, 19, 20, 21.

EC problem....Write an equation of a line parallel to -5x + y = 2 containing the point (-6,-1). If done, you must hand it to me before class starts tomorrow!

Algebra 2H pd 1
Remember graphing calculators are due on Friday!!!!
Tomorrow, I will be checking your binders to make sure you are organized for this semester!
HW Worksheet 1.3 # 1-12 all--Writing linear equations when given 2 points or when given the slope and 1 point.
EC problem..... Write the linear equation for the line containing (10,6) with a 4/5 slope.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Compasses and straightedges are due tomorrow! I will also check your binders to make sure you are organized for this semester!
HW textbook page 7 # 1-20 all (Classroom Exercises section)
EC problem....page 8 # 20

Algebra 2A pd 5
Tomorrow, I will check your binders with dividers for notes, hw, quizzes and tests, and extra credit. We went over how to write linear equations when given 2 points, or when given the slope and 1 point.
Other hw Worksheet 1.3 # 1-10 all
EC problem....Find the equation with a slope of 4/5 containing the point (10,6).

Algebra 2H pd 1
After going over some of the hw problems, we started lesson 1.2 on slopes and intercepts. We went over many examples of graphing linear equations as well.
HW Do # 1-18 all on the worksheet handed out at the end of class.
Remember that the TI-83 or TI-84 calculators are due on Friday, September 7th.

EC problem....Identify the slope and y-intercept of the linear equation 5( y-1) = -2(x+3). Then, graph this equation.

Geometry H pds 2,4
We went over worksheet 1.2 for classwork. This work is on points, lines, and planes. More vocabulary and drawing of intersecting planes were discussed during class.
HW 2 Worksheet 1.2 # 3-22 for homework---Remember, compass and straightedge are due on Wednesday, September 5th.

EC problem....Draw a vertical plane Z intersecting a horizontal line m in a point G.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over most of the hw problems, and then started lesson 1.2 on slopes and intercepts.
We went over the graphing of horizontal and vertical lines as well. You should memorize the slope formula...
HW Worksheet 1.2 # 1-18 all

EC problem.....Identify the slope and y-intercept of the line -10x - 5y = 10. Then graph this line.

Algebra 2H pd 1
We went over the standard and slope-intercept forms for linear equations. We also learned how to tell if a table or equation is linear or not linear.
HW 1 Do # 1-18 on the worksheet handed out at the end of today's class.
EC problem....Write the equation y = -(x - 5) in standard form. Graph your equation.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Pd 4 will be meeting in room 427 starting tomorrow!
We reviewed the hw paper on inductive reasoning, and then started lesson 1.2 on the Basic Terms of geometry. We will finish this lesson tomorrow during class.
EC problem.....Find the next three terms of this sequence...... 1,4,9,___, ____, ______

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over how to graph equations in standard form (Ax + By = C) and slope-intercept form ( y= mx + b). We also learned how to tell if the numbers in a table are in a linear relationship.
HW Do all problems (# 1-18) on the worksheet handed out at the end of today's class.

EC problem..... Graph 2x + 3y = 6 and y= (-2/3)x + 2 on the same graph. What do you notice?

Welcome back everyone!  Hope this semester will be the best yet!

Pd 1  Algebra 2 Honors

Today, we went over the requirements for this class.  A TI 83 or TI 84 graphing calculator is needed for this course.  I will be checking for these next week!

HW-  Have your parents sign the requirements paper given out in class today.  Make sure they read it over!

Pds 2,4  Geometry Honors

After going over the requirements for this class, we learned about inductive reasoning, conjectures, and counterexamples of conjectures.

HW   Have your parents sign the requirements paper given out in class today.  Make sure they read it over!  Remember, compasses and straightedges are due next Wednesday!

          Do # 1-12 on the Practice Worksheet given out in class.

EC question---Use inductive reasoning to find the next 3 numbers in this pattern:

                         1,8,27,___,___,___  Copy this question with your answer, and submit it to me before class starts tomorrow!

Pd 5   Algebra 2A

After going over the requirements for this class, we started going over what is meant by a linear equation----Ax +BY = C is the form for linear equations.

HW  Have your parents sign the requirements paper given out in class today.

EC problem.....Is the equation 4x + 2y = 12 linear?  If so, make a chart and graph this equation.  Submit your answer to me  before class starts tomorrow!