Week of October 26th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
After finishing up the hw questions on exponents, we started lesson 5.2 on polynomial sums and differences. Many examples were done during class.
HW page 286 # 1,5,9,13,17,23,27,35,41,47, and 49.
EC problem #48

Geometry H pds 3,5
We learned that parallel lines have the same slope, while perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite reciprocals of each other.
HW Finish the problems on today's worksheet.
EC Write a paragraph about the assembly you will see tomorrow. Was it inspirational? Why or why not? (pd 3 only)
pd 5 Write the equation of a line parallel to 2x-3y = -6 which contains the point (4,-2).

Trig pd 4
Today was the quiz on graphing sine and cosine functions. NO hw tonight. You will have a similar worksheet on this material tomorrow.
EC Write an evaluation of today's quiz. How do you think you did on it? Write at least 4 sentences.

Week of October 26th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We spent more time going over the exponent problems, and then learned how to solve scientific notation problems.
HW pages 278-279 # 43-59 odds and # 79-99 odds
EC problem page 280 # 126

Geometry H pds 3,5
We continued going over point-slope and slope-intercept forms.
HW Worksheet # 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38,42, and 46.
EC find the equation in slope-intercept form of the line containing (-3,5) and
(4,8).

Trig pd 4
We went over how to write equations of graphs, when given the graph.
HW Quiz tomorrow! BE PREPARED!!!!
EC What was the toughest part about graphing sine and cosine functions? Why?

Week of October 26th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We started Chapter 5 today with a review of exponents and their rules.
Many problems were done during class.
HW pages 277-278 # 7,11,15,19,23,25,33,37,39, and 41.
EC problem # 56

Geometry H pds 3,5
We went over the three forms for graphing lines-point-slope, standard and slope-intercept forms. Examples were done during class.
HW Textbook page 169 # 1,3,5,9,13,15,17,19, and 21.
EC problem #38.

Trig pd 4
We went over the problems for graphing sine and cosine functions that involve vertical translation with phase shift, amplitude, and period.
HW Worksheet # 25,27,29, and 31-+ Graph # 28 from today's cw.
EC problem #32.

Week of October 26th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today was the quiz on linear programming, rate and mixture problems, and graphing inequalities. After the quiz, an extra credit puzzle was given out. I will count it as 5 EC points if done correctly!

Geometry H pds 3,5
Today was the District Quarterly Test on the work we've learned for the past 2 months. Results should come back in about two weeks.
The puzzle hw paper from last Friday will be collected tomorrow. You will also receive the quiz from Friday's class.
EC Question--What did you think of the LAUSD District Quarterly Test? Did you understand the constructed response problem? Why or why not? Answer all of the above questions for the ec point!

Trig pd 4
All we did was go over the hw problems. This included the graphs on phase shift.
HW tonight-Same worksheet # 4,8,12,16, and 19.
EC problem # 22 ( 2 points if done correctly!)

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Monday is the quiz on graphing inequalities, mixture and rate problems, and linear programming. So, study!!!!
EC Waht is the toughest part about linear programming? Why?


Geometry H pds 3,5
Quiz today on the angles of a polygon, and a multi-angle picture. We also admired some of the Op Art pictures.
HW puzzle- Do BOTH sides of the worksheet for Monday!!!
EC What was the toughest part about today's quiz? Why?

Trig pd 4
We went over problems involving phase shift. The graphs shift left and right in these problems.
HW Worksheet # 3,5,7,9,11, and15.
EC problem #14

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
On Monday, we will have our next quiz on linear programming, graphing inequalities, mixture and rate problems.
HW Review page 266 # 46-50 all and page 329 #94.
EC problem page 328 # 91

Geometry H pds 3,5
Tomorrow is a quiz on the Angles of Polygons. Both interior and exterior angle formulas must be memorized! A Practice Quiz was given out in today's quiz. Study this worksheet, and you should ace the quiz!
EC Did you like solving the multi-angle problem? Why or why not?

Trig pd 4
We are still graphing sine and cosine functions. Today, we added the vertical translation to the problems.
HW worksheet # 6,12,16,24, and 26.
EC problem #30

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today, we learned about Linear Programming, a method of figuring out how to maximize profit in producing two different items. We went over two examples in class.
HW-Do the puzzle worksheet on graphing inequalities.
EC Do the Extension problem from today's worksheet.

Geometry H pds 3,4
Today, we learned by Inductive Reasoning that the sum of the exterior angles of ANY polygon is 360º.
HW Finish the worksheet on the Interior and Exterior Angles of a Polygon.

The district Quarterly Test will be on Monday. Do NOT be absent for this important test!
EC problem---If each interior angle of a regular polygon = 172º, how many sides does the polygon have? Show how you got your answer.

Trig pd 4
We are learning how to graph sine and cosine functions when given the amplitude and period (cycle). The five critical points must be shown on each graph.
HW Worksheet # 3,5,7,11,15, and 19.
EC problem #23.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We went over questions from the hw on mixture and rate word problems. Then, we began the lesson on Graphing Systems of Inequalities.
HW page259 # 1,3,5,9,13, and 21.
EC problem # 18.

Geometry H pds 3,5
Today, we learned the formula for finding the sum of the interior angles of any polygon. The formula is: 180(n-2), where n = the number of sides of the polygon.
HW Worksheet-Puzzle...Do all problems, and show the work!
EC problem...The angles of a pentagon are 150º,120º,80º,140º,50º. Extend each side, and find the measure of each exterior angle. what is their sum? If done correctly, I'll give 4 ec points!

Trig pd 4
I went over quiz questions, hw questions, and then attempted to explain the cycle (period) of the sine and cosine graphs. The formula is 2 pi/b where y = a sin bx.
HW page 294 # 1,2, and 17.

Ec problem Graph by making a table : y = 3 sin 4x.

Week of October 19th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned how to solve mixture and D=RT word problems today.
HW pages 250-251 # 15,17,21, and 23.
EC problem #24

Geometry H pds 3,5
WE learned that the sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle=180º, and that the exterior angle of a triangle = the sum of the 2 remote interior angles.
HW Worksheet # 1-20 all

EC problem -One angle of a triangle is 2x+15, another angle is 4x-20, and a third angle is 4x+35. Find the measure of each angle. What kind of triangle is it?

Trig pd 4
We started the graphing unit today. We went over the basic shape of the sine and cosine graphs. We also went over the term amplitude.
HW pages 294-295 #27,39,40, and 52.

EC problem-Graph y= 3 sinx from -2pi to 2 pi. What do you notice?

All classes had quizzes today.
EC puzzles were given out in Geometry and Algebra 2. They are due on Monday before class starts.
In addition, geometry classes received the new project on Op Art today. These projects are due next Friday, October 23rd.

Trig ec question---Explain, in your own words, how to find the csc (-327º). Also, explain how to find the angle in Q4 if sec(theta) = 2.3456.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Since the earthquake drill was postponed, our quiz on Systems of Equations and Word Problems will be tomorrow. Bring your Quick Draws to class.
Topics on the quiz are 2 and 3 variable systems of equations,as well as number, ticket,interest, and coin problems.
EC problem Farmer Jones has chickens and pigs. There are 100 animals total, and 276 legs total. How many of each animal does he have?

Geometry H pds 3,5
Tomorrow is the quiz on deciding whether the lines are parallel based on the given angle information.
Bring your Quick Draws to class.
STUDY all worksheets done in class this week.
No ec tonight.

Trig pd 4
HW page 334-335 # 72,77, and 78. + Find theta if csc(theta) is -1.4321 in QIII.
Quiz tomorrow-Go over this type of work!!!
No ec tonight.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today, we covered Interest Word Problems. Depending on tomorrow's schedule, the next quiz will be on either Friday or Monday (pd 2 only).
Review for Quiz hw pages 265-266 # 5,9,11,15,19,21,43,44, and 45.
EC problem #25.

Geometry H pds 3,5
We are continuing with the lesson on parallel lines and their special angles.
After going over EVERY hw problem, you received another worksheet on this same topic.
HW # 1-11 all
Quiz will be on Friday!!!!
EC page139 # 30 and #34.

Trig pd 4
We went over problems involving the use of the calculator for finding trig values of angles, and finding the angles when given the values.
HW Worksheet# 33-65 odds
EC - Find the angle in quadrant 3 if cot(theta) = .9843.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
After going over hte hw problems, which were very time-consuming, we learned about Coin Word problems.
HW page 226 # 33 and
page 250-251 # 5,25,27
EC problem page 251 # 29 -to receive credit, all work must be shown!

Geometry H pds 3,5
We are still learning about parallel lines and corresponding, alternate interior, and same-side interior angles.
HW Worksheet # 7-22 all

EC question- Why do you think some geometry students are experiencing difficulty with this lesson? Answer in at least four sentences.

Trig pd 4
Today was the quiz on reference angles, exact values, and angles greater than 90º.
NO hw or ec tonight!

Week of October 12th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Our next quiz will be on Friday (not Thursday).
It will include systems of equations, words problems, and graphing systems of inequalities (maybe).
Today, we covered systems of equations which include fractions, and word problems involving numbers and amount of tickets sold.
HW page 226 #27
page 250 # 1,3,7
EC page 250 #6

Geometry H pds 3,5
We went over the converses of lesson 3.1. This means if corresponding or alternate interior angles are congruent,then the lines are parallel. Also, if the same-side interior angles are supplementary, then the lines are parallel.
HW textbook page 137 # 1-8 all
EC problem page 139 # 28.

Trig/Pre Calc pd 4
Hopefully, all of you will understand the material from today's practice quiz because there's a Quiz tomorrow on this lesson. You must understand reference angles, exact values, and know which functions are positive in which quadrants.
HW Finish the Practice Quiz and know the work on this quiz!
EC question---Why do you think many students are having difficulty learning this lesson? Answer in at least 4 sentences.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We went over the hw on Solving Systems of Equations in Three Variables. We continued the lesson afterwards.
HW pd 1 page 226 # 4,6,10,16, and 20.
pd 2 # 4,6,10,19, and 20.

EC problem # 24.

Geometry H pds 3,5
Today was the quiz on the distance formula and the angles formed by parallel lines.
HW puzzle was given out after the quiz. It will be collected on Monday.

Trig/Pre Calc pd 4
We went over how to find the trig values of angles on the calculator. We used both degree and radian mode. We also used the inverse key for secant, cotangent, and cosecant.
In addition, we learned how to find the angle when given its value. For examples, if sin of theta is -1/2 and theta is in quadrant 4, the angle is 330º.
HW page 285 # 79,81,83,85 and # 92,93,95, and 96.
EC problem # 94.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We worked on Solving Systems of Equations in Three Variables. Hopefully, you will be organized in your work and solve the problem successfully!
HW page 226 # 1,5,9, and 15.
EC problem #16

Geometry H pds 3,5
Tomorrow,we are having a quiz on the Distance Formula and Parallel lines, transversals, corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, and same-side interior angles.
All problems will be similar to the problems we went over in class the past two days.
HW- Study for this important quiz, and finish the cw paper.
No ec tonight due to the quiz tomorrow.

Trig/Pre-Calc pd 4
We reviewed reference angles, exact values of angles more than 90º, and finding the values for the trig functions in the different quadrants.
HW page 285 # 53,57,61,65,67,71, and 73.

EC Question- Find the sine, cosine, and tangent of 330º.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
In pd 1, we went over the quiz before today's new lesson on Solving Systems of Equations using the Substitution Method.
In pd 2, we also started the lesson on Solving Systems of Equations in Three Variables.
HW pd 1 page 219 # 31-41 odds, and #53 and 55.
pd 2 page 219 # 31-41 odds #53
page 226 #3
EC problem #60 page 220

Geometry H pds 3,5
We continued going over problems involving corresponding, alternate-interior, and same side interior angles that are formed when two parallel lines are intersected by a transversal.
HW Worksheet # 3.1 Do all problems on the front side.
EC problem --Draw two parallel lines cut by a transversal. Label the 8 angles formed. Name all pairs of corresponding, alternate-interior, and same-side interior angles. If one of the acute angles = 53º. find the measures of the other 7 angles.

Trig/Pre Calc pd 4
Today, we reviewed some concepts from previous lessons, and then learned about reference angles. Lots of notes were given.
HW page 285 # 37-49 odds page 284 #19,21
EC problem # 62.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We started Chapter 4 today. Today's lesson was on Solving Systems of Equations in Two Variables using the Elimination Method.
Pd 1 hw page 219-220 #11,15,19,25,29,43,47, and 57
Pd 2 hw page 219-220 # 11,15,19,25,29,43,49, and 57.
EC problem # 62.

Geometry H pds 3,5
We learned that Vertical Angles are Congruent. We also began Chapter 3, which is about Parallel Lines and their angles formed when a transversal cuts the parallel lines.
HW textbook page 131 # 1-7 all, 11, 12, and 13.
EC problem page 132 # 14.

Trig/Pre Calc pd 4
After going over the word problems on SOHCAHTOA, we began Section 4.4, which is about finding the trig values of angles larger than 90º.
HW page 284 # 1-3 all,5,9,13-16 all, and 17.
EC problem #18

Week of October 5th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today was the quiz on Absolute Value and Graphing linear equations.
EC puzzle was given out after the quiz.
No other ec tonight!

Geometry H pds 3,5
After handing out the quizzes, we reviewed graphing points, and went over the Distance Formula. This formula must be memorized for the next quiz.
HW Worksheet # 1-11 all
EC problem....Find the exact distance and the distance to the nearest tenth of the points (-3,8) and (-9,2).

Trig/Pre Calc pd 4
Today, we went over SOHCAHTOA word problems. Make sure you understand all problems on the cw worksheet.
HW page 276 #55,56,57,59, and 60. Also, finish the last problem from today's cw worksheet.
EC #58.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We used the white boards to review for MOnday's test. Topics on the test include:
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities, Graphing lines using x and y intercepts, as well as the y= mx + b form (slope-intercept form), Writing equations of lines that are parallel or perpendicular to another line, Using the slope formula, and Using point-slope form to write equations.
EC problem....A line has the equation 5x -3y = 15. Find an equation of a line parallel to this line containing the point (7, -4). Then find an equation of the line perpendicular to this line.

Geometry H pds 3,5
We admired the Daisy Designs, and then took a quiz on complementary and supplementary angles, as well as the Angle Addition Postulate.
PD 5 HW puzzle worksheet.
Have a fun weekend!

Trig pd 4
We took the quiz on Identities and Proofs today.
No hw-Have a fun weekend!

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We went over how to graph linear inequalities. Next quiz will be on Monday.
HW Chapter Review page 206 # 1-19 all and #20,21, and 22.
EC problem...page 163 # 36

Geometry H pds 3,5
Tomorrow, there will be a quiz on Angles-naming angles, complementary, supplementary, vertical, adjacent, and angle-addition postulate.
HW Worksheet 1.6- Finish all problems.
EC problem- Two angles are complementary. One angle is 3 more than twice the other angle. Find the measure of each angle.

Trig/Pre Calc pd 4
We reviewed all of the identities and proofs today.
No written hw, but BE PREPARED for tomorrow's quiz!!!!

No EC tonight...