Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We are reviewing for the final exam by going over a practice final exam worksheet.
HW # 12-23 on the worksheet
EC JOhn has 20 coins totaling $3.20. If he has only quarters and dimes, how many of each coin does he have?

Geometry H pds3,5
We are reviewing the special quadrilaterals in preparation for the test on quadrilaterals.
HW Review Sheet---Do ALL problems.
EC Why does a square have all of the properties of a parallelogram, rhombus, and rectangle?

Trig pd 4
We are reviewing for the final exam by going over the problems from the review sheet.
HW # 12-23 all
EC problem- Graph y=2 sin 3x +1 Show the 5 critical points.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
After going over rational exponent problems, the Final Exam Review Sheets were given out.
HW # 1-11 all (to receive credit, problems must be attempted!)
EC problem page 416 #56,68

Geometry H pds 3,5
We went over the lesson on Trapezoids and its medians. We also went over properties of an isosceles trapezoid.
HW worksheet # 1-17 all Show all work!
EC problem Why is a trapezoid NOT a parallelogram? Also, draw an isosceles trapezoid. If one base angle = 2x+12 and another base angle = x + 78, find x, and all of the angles.

Trig pd 4
After I went over hw questions on Trigonemetric form for complex numbers, I reviewed some of the problems from this semester. The final review sheet was then handed out.
HW # 1-11 all.. This will count TRIPLE the usual hw. Work must be shown to receive credit.
EC problem Change 3-3i to trigonometric form.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today, we learned about functions and composition of functions.
HW pages 190-191 # 5,9,11,13,19,21,25,31,33,37, and 41.
EC problems #34,36

Geometry H pds 3,5
Today was the District Quarterly Test. I will not count the questions that we did not cover prior to the test.
No hw tonight!
EC What parts of the District Quarterly were easy for you? What parts were difficult? Why?

Trig pd 4
Today, we learned how to write complex numbers (x + yi) in trigonometric form. this form is on the notes paper handed out during class.
HW Worksheet # 3,5,11,19,23,27,35,37, and 45.
EC problems #46,49

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today was the quiz on Complex Numbers.
EC puzzle was given out after the quiz. The best colored puzzles go on the wall!

Geometry H pds 3,5
Tomorrow is the District Quarterly Test for Geometry. WE went over some topics that will be on tomorrow's test.
EC problem -Two sides of a triangle are 4 cm and 10 cm. What are the possible values for the third side?

Trig pd 4
We continued reviewing Complex Numbers-some problems involved sine and cosine functions.
HW Worksheet # 20,21,35,37,39,41, and #43-63 odds (Leave out #45,47, and 49.)
EC problems #73,75

Week of January 25th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Tomorrow will be a quiz on Complex Numbers. To do well, you need to understand all of the problems on the two worksheets given out in class.
HW Finish the worksheet given out in class today.
EC problem Multiply (4-8i)^2 (8-2i)(8+2i)

Geometry H pds 3,5
The District Quarterly Test is this Wednesday. Today, we went over the other quadrilaterals that are special (trapezoid and kite).
HW Worksheet 6.2 # 1-24 all.
EC problem If a rhombus has sides of 15 cm and one diagonal is 18 cm, what is the length of the other diagonal? (Remember that the diagonals are perpendicular and bisect each other.)

Trig pd 4
Quizzes were given back. HW problems were discussed.
We started a review of Complex Numbers from Algebra Two. We will be using complex numbers in trig problems.
HW Worksheet # 1-17 odds, # 23-33 odds, and # 45,47, and 49.
EC problems #55,59

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We finished the lesson on complex numbers with equations and graphing of them.
HW Finish BOTH sides of the worksheet given out during class today.
EC Question- What famous mathematician is mentioned on the back of the sweatshirt that I wore today?
Another ec...Multiply (3 +5i)(6-3i)(7-5i)

Geometry H pds 3,5
The District Quarterly Test will be next Wednesday. It willprimarily cover the Pythagorean Theorem,Congruent and Similar Triangles.
Today, we learned the properties of the rectangle, rhombus, and square. These should be memorized.
HW Worksheet # 1-17 all.
EC Question- What famous mathematician is mentioned on the back of the sweatshirt that I wore today?
Another ec...Draw a rhombus with its two diagonals as accurately as possible. Number the angles formed # 1-8. If the measure of angle 3 is 48º, find the measure of the other 7 angles.

Trig pd 4
Today, we learned two formulas for finding the area of a triangle. Heron's formula does not use trigonometry. The first formula does (A = 1/2 ab sin C)
HW worksheet # 1,5,9,11,15,17,19, and review problems #27,29, and 30.
EC problem # 34
Also, what famous mathematician is mentioned on the back of the sweatshirt that I wore today?

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned about imaginary and complex numbers. The number i is the square root of
-1.
HW pages 458-459 # 3,5,11,13,27,31,35,41,45,53,65,67,71,75.
EC problems #40,82.

Geometry H pds 3,5
After the short quiz on the 5 way to prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, we went over the next lesson on theorems involving parallel lines.
HW Worksheet # 5-17 all
EC problem Textbook page 325 # 14,16.

Trig pd 4
The quiz on the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines was today. They will be graded by Monday.
No hw
EC question- How do you think you did on today's quiz? What was the toughest part of the quiz for you?

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today was the quiz on radicals. It appeared to be a challenge for many of you!
EC puzzle given out after the quiz-it's worth 5 points if done perfectly!

Geometry H pds 3,5
Tomorrow, there will be a short quiz on knowing the 5 ways to prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram. You will have to write the 5 statements with the pictures to explain your answers.
HW Worksheet # 1-14 ALL
EC problem - text page 316 #12 and page 317 # 38.

Trig pd 4
Tomorrow is the quiz on the Law of Sines, Ambiguous Case, and Law of Cosines. Study all worksheets, and especially the problems I went in today's class.
EC Why is it impossible to solve a triangle with A = 30º, b = 20 ft and a = 2 ft?

Week of January 19th

Pds 1,2
Tomorrow will be the quiz on Radical Expressions and Equations.
HW page 463 #18,20,23,24,28,29,31,34,38, and 40. Answers are in the back of the book (even for the even numbers). Please check your answers!
Also, bring the Quick Draw to class tomorrow.
EC - page 463 #36

Geometry H pds 3,5
We started the unit on Special Quadrilaterals with the Parallelogram and its properties being the first special quadrilateral of the unit. We learned that opposite sides of a parallelogram are parallel and congruent, opposite angles are congruent, and the diagonals bisect each other.
HW -Make sure # 1-13 are completed from today's worksheet.
Also, the projects on Block Lettering with either one or two point perspective are due tomorrow.

Trig pd 4
The next quiz is on Thursday. It will cover the law of sines, ambiguous case, and the law of cosines.
HW Worksheet #1 on Law of Sines #23,26
#2 on Ambiguous Case #7
#3 on Law of Cosines # 9,19.
EC problem # 22 on Worksheet #1

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Our next quiz will be on Wednesday. It will cover radical expressions and equations.
All equations with square roots MUST be checked.
HW pages 450-451 # 3,5,15,19,29,35, and 43.
page 463 # 21,25, and 35.
EC problems page 451 # 46,48

Geometry H pds 3,5
Today was the quiz on right triangles, geometric means, and other topics related to the Pythagorean Theorem. An extra credit puzzle was given out after the quiz. It is due on Tuesday before class starts.
Another ec- Write a one-page essay about Pythagoras and his secret society.

Trig pd 4
We finished going over problems using the Law of Cosines-today we went over problems that have SSS given and you have to solve for each angle of the triangle.
HW Worksheet #4,7,11,15, and 25.
Ec problems # 16,18

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
The next quiz on Radicals will be on Wednesday.
Today, we went over simplifying radicals for multiplication(FOIL) and division.
HW pages 442-443 #3,7,11,19,23,27,29,37,41,45,55,67,77, and 91.
EC problems #96 and 98.

Geometry H pds 3,5
Our next quiz is tomorrow. It will cover finding the geometric mean, using the geometric mean to solve the sides or altitude of a right triangle, the Pythagorean theorem, including the proof as a bonus, and being able to tell if a triangle is a right, acute, or obtuse triangle if you know the measures of its sides.
HW Finish the worksheet from today's class and STUDY the worksheets we've done so that you will do well on the quiz!!!!

EC If a triangle has lengths of 7,14, and 20, is it acute, obtuse, or right? Why?

Trig pd 4
After going over the hw problems on the Ambiguous Case, we learned how to solve for the sides and angles of a triangle using the Law of Cosines. The derivation of the formula was shown, as well as several examples of how to use the formula. Use the law of cosines when given SAS or SSS.
HW worksheet #2,5,6,19, and 20.
Ec problem #13. If done correctly, I'll count this for 2 points!

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned how to add and subtract radical expressions. It's similar to combining like terms with variable expressions.
HW page 435 # 1,5,9,13,17,19,23,27,31, and 35.
Pd 2- Do #25 instead of #23.
EC problems #26 and #38 (page 436).

Geometry H pds 3,5
The new project on Block Lettering was assigned today. It is due next Wednesday, January 20th.
After going over hw problems, I collected the hw papers. I then went over the Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. The proof is based on the lesson we just finished learning.
HW worksheet #1-8 all and #20-24.
EC problem - Find the measure of the leg of a right triangle if the hypotenuse is 41 and the other leg is 10.

Trig pd 4
We went over the hw on the Ambiguous Case using the law of sines. Not all triangles fit the ambiguous case.
HW Worksheet # 8,12, and 18.
EC problem #20.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We continued with the lesson on radicals-today we went over how to solve fraction problems with radicals in the denominator. Remember to write the INDEX number in your radical unless it's a square root radical.
HW pages 430-431 #13,27,31,41,45,49,53,57,61,65,67, and 73. Remeber to check your answers in the back of the book!
EC problems #68,96.

Geometry H pds 3,5
We continued with the same lesson as yesterday. You must learn the set-ups for these right triangle problems.
HW Worksheet- Do ALL problems.
EC textbook page 394 #20 and page 395 #35 ( All work must be shown!)

Trig pd 4
We learned why there is no ASS in geometry for congruent triangles. This is because of the AMBIGUOUS CASE. There may be 0,1, or 2 triangles formed when the given information has ASS!
HW worksheet # 7,9,11,13,15, and 17.
EC problem #19.

Week of January 11th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We went over how to simplify radical expressions with suare, cube, fourth, and fifth roots. We learned how to simplify radical expressions with variable powers as well.
HW pages 430-431 # 1-29 odds amd # 85,87,89
EC problems #32,34

Geometry H pds 3,5
We learned about the geometric means in proportions, and then went over problems in right triangles that involve using the altitude as geometric means, and each leg of the original right triangle as geometric means. Many examples were done during class.
HW Finish the front side of the worksheet and then do # 1-11 on the back of the worksheet.
EC textbook page 395 # 34,36

Trig pd 4
We learned how to use the law of sines to solve missing parts of any triangle.
Several examples were done during today's class.
HW worksheet # 1,5,9,13,17,20, and 25.
EC problems #22 (Use s = r times theta) and 26 (on the back).