Algebra 2H pds 1,2
After reviewing problems on radical expressions,students received the Practice Test for the Final Exam. If you do ALL of these problems and understand what you are doing, then you should do very well on the final exam.
HW pd 1 Finish the problems on the radicals (#30-45) and Do # 1-9 all
pd 2 Finish # 30-45 and do # 1-14 all (Your final is on Wednesday-that's why you have more hw problems than pd 1)
EC problems...page 430 #26 and page 431 #68


Geometry H pds 3,5,6
Today, we had the quiz on writing the 5 ways to prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram. We also did a cw worksheet reviewing properties of a rhombus and square. We also learned that the midpoint of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equidistant from the 3 vertices.
HW Do the Practice Worksheet on Quadrilaterals.
EC Find real life examples (on the internet) of trapezoids.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We finished the lessons on simplifying radical expressions and addition/subtraction of radicla expressions.
HW page 431 # 51,57,67,71
page 435 # 5,10,15,21, and 27.
Review sheets to prepare for the final exam will be givenh out in tomorrow's class.

EC problems page 435 #24 and page 431 #82.

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
Tomorrow, you will have a quiz on listing the 5 ways to prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
HW worksheet Finish all problems not done during class.
EC problem...Find real life examples of parallelograms or rhombuses on the internet.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We went over how to simplify radical expressions today.
Review sheets for the final exam will be handed out by Friday.
HW page 430 # 1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33,37,41, and 45.
EC problems # 32,34

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
After going over the hw, we learned how to construct a rhombus with our compass and straightedge.
We also used isometric paper to draw a rhombus, square and rectangle.
HW Finish the worksheet and answer ALL of the questions on it.

EC problem...Construct a rhombus, using the method learned in today's class. Measure all angles and sides.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We continued the lesson on Rational Exponents...today, we showed the the old rules for exponents still apply for fractional exponents.
HW pages 416-417 # 45-77 odds
EC # 78

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
We learned that the median of a trapezoid = the sum of the bases/2.
HW Worksheet -Do ALL problems! Bring a compass to class tomorrow!

EC problem- Draw a trapezoid with a median. If the median= 2x+6 and one base =6x-18, find the length of the other base if it is x.

Algebra 2H

Week of January 26th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
After going over the quiz, we started Chapter 7-Rational
Exponents and Radical Expressions
HW page 416 # 1-43 odds
EC #80
Make up quiz will be after school on Wednesday...You will need to return at 3:00 for the makeup quiz.

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
Today was the District Quarterly Test....the constructed response was a bit difficult, but the multiple choice questions whould have been easy!
HW Worksheet 6-5 is due for tomorrow...Kites and Trapezoids
EC question...In at least one complete sentence, tell why kites and trapezoids are not parallelograms.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today was the quiz on Rational Expressions and Equations.
EC puzzle worksheet was given out after the quiz. To receive full credit, all work must be shown.
No other ec this weekend! We will start a new chapter on Monday.


Geometry H pds 3,5,6
Today, we reviewed for the District Quarterly Test which is on Monday. Please get a good night's rest for this important test.
We also went over the properties of the trapezoid, isosceles trapezoid, and kite.
HW Worksheet-due Tuesday...
EC problem....Draw an isosceles trapezoid. Label it ABCD in a clockwise fashion. Place A on the top left. If angle A= 3x-28 and angle B=5x-40, find the measures of all four base angles.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Tomorrow is the quiz on Rational Expressions and Equations. If you go over the problems from today's class and understand them, then you should do very well!
EC problem to help your grade.....page 385 #58.

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
We went over the special properties for the rhombus, rectangle, and square. Notes were given as well as sample problems.
HW Worksheet Do ALL problems....
Tomorrow, we will be going over problems similar to the District Quarterly Test problems. This important test will be given to all students of geometry in LAUSD on Monday, January 27th.

EC problem....Draw rhombus ABCD. Draw the diagonals as well. If angle ABC = 62º, find the measurement of all angles in the rhombus, including the angles bisected by the diagonals.

Week of January 20th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2

Our next quiz will be on Friday. It will include all operations with rational expressions, as well as application word problems.
HW pages 396-297 # 1,3,9,19
page 384 #14 and page 385 #42.

EC problem....page 396 #6

Geometry H pds 3,5,6

After going over the hw problems, we went over the properties of a parallelogram.
They are: 1) Opposite sides are congruent.\
2) Opposite angles are congruent and consecutive angles are supplementary.
3) Diagonal bisect each other (meet at the midpoint).
HW Worksheet 6.2 # 1-8 all and #13-24 all for pd 3.
Pds 5,6 pages 315-316 # 1-13 all
EC problem....Draw parallelogram ABCD. If angle A = 5x-28 and angle C = 3x+18, find x and the measures of angles A,B,C, and D.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned how to solve equations with rational expressions. Remember that the denomiator can NEVER equal zero!
HW pages 384-385 # 1,7,13,15,33,39, and 45.
EC problem for the industrious students: # 58.
Have a great weekend!

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
We started Chapter Six, which is on quadrilaterals. Today, we reviewed the properties of a parallelogram, rhombus, rectangle, square, trapezoid, isosceles trapezoid, and kite. We also went over a problem involving the use of coordinate geometry. You must review the distance and slope formulas from algebra.
HW worksheet on Lesson 6.1
Also, remember to work on your projects on similar figures. Have a great weekend!

EC question....Explain why a square is also a parallelogram, rectangle, and rhombus.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2

Hopefully, everyone understands all of the steps involved in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing algebraic fractions.
Today, we covered the problems on Complex Fractions.
HW pages 377-378 # 5,11,17,21,25,27, and 45
EC page 379 # 52 (Counts 3 points if done correctly!)

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
Today was the quiz on Similar Figures. An Extra credit puzzle was given out after the quiz.
EC question---I hope SOMEONE answers this! What parts of today's quiz were difficult for you? What parts were easy? Explain your answer.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We are still on the lesson of Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions.
HW page 372# 23,29,35,45,51,55, and 59.
EC problem....#64.
Your next quiz is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 21st.

Geometry H pds 3,5,6- A New Project on Similar Figures was assigned- it is due next Thursday, January 22nd!
Tomorrow is the quiz on Similar Polygons. Corresponding sides are proportional and corresponding angles are congruent....Today, we did a Quick Draw for Review.
HW Be prepared for tomorrow's quiz! Study all worksheets on similarity and the Quick Draw problems.
EC Question....In a paragraph, tell how you will prepare for tomorrow's quiz...Be honest!

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
After going over some of the hw problems on long division, we proceeded to the new lesson on Adding or Subtracting Rational Expressions. We went over six problems on this topic. Hopefully, your notes will help you do the hw problems.
HW page 372 # 3,7,11,15,21,27, and 39.
EC problem....page 373 #48.

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
We will be having a quiz on Friday. Today, we reviewed the hw problems on Similar Triangles. Classwork was assigned from the Chapter Test.
HW Finish page 410 # 1-9 all, 13, 23, and 24.
EC problem....# 12 on page 410

Week of January 12th

Algebra 2A

We learned long division of polynomials.

HW pages 355-356# 1,5,9,19,27,31,35, and 35
EC problem #36


Geometry H pds 3,5,6
HW Worksheet on Proving Triangles Similar
No ec tonight!