Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We reviewed the problems for the quiz on Monday. Topics are geometric sequences and series, infinite geometric series, and sigma notation. All questions will be similar to the review sheet. There is a pendulum question so review that.
EC problem- Find the sum of 6 + 2 + 2/3 + ...

Geometry H pds 3,5
We are reviewing for the quiz on Tuesday (Segments of a Circle).
CW worksheet should be completed by Monday.
EC problem- Draw a circle with 2 secants intersecting outside the circle.
If the interior segment of 1 secant = 2cm and the exterior segment of the same secant = 4cm, and the interior segment of the other secant = 3cm, find the measure of the exterior segment of this secant.

Math Analysis pd 4
We went over the growth problems for exponential growth. Topics were bacteria and population growth.
HW worksheet pages 18-19 # 3-7 all
EC problem Worksheet page 6 #2 (Please use a separate sheet of paper for this problem. Thanks!)

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We are currently reviewing for the next quiz, which will be on Monday.
The topics are geometric sequences and series, infinite geometric series, and sigma notation.
HW Review Sheet # 13-22 all (pd 1)
# 13-22 all and # 11-13 (pd 2)
EC problem- Write the sigma notation for the series 5+13+21+29+37+45+53.

Geometry H pds 3,5
We are reviewing for the next quiz on the Segments of a Circle. The quiz will be on either Monday or Tuesday.
HW Puzzle Worksheet on The Segments of a Circle. Dp all problems.

EC problem- Draw a circle with a secant and a tangent intersecting outside the circle. If the internal segment of the circle = 12 cm and the external segment = 6 cm, find the measure of the tangent. This should be an easy problem!

Math Analysis pd 4
After going over the quiz problems, we started the unit on Exponential Growth and Decay. We started with a bacterial growth problem.
HW pages 17-18 (worksheets) # 1 and 2 all parts.
EC problem-Solve the equation 4e^(2x+6) = 24

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
After going over the problems on Infinite Geometric Sums, we learned about Sigma Notation. The sigma sign is used for both arithmetic and geometric series.
HW Worksheet # 9-29 odds.
EC problem #24

Geometry H pds 3,5
After going over the quiz, we began the lesson on the Segments of a Circle. Two new theorems were explained. We will learn the third one in more detail tomorrow.
HW Worksheet # 1,2,6,7,8, and 9.
EC problem Draw a circle with two intersecting chords. Call one chord AB and the other chord CD. They intersect at point P.
If AP = 5, BP = 4, and CD = 12, find CP.

Math Analysis pd 4
Because of today's field trip, no new material was introduced. Students played board games and Hangman.
Class will resume tomorrow!

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned the formula for finding infinite sums of geometric series.
HW Worksheet # 1,5,9,13 (1st pd),17,21,25,29,31,35 (1st pd), and 39.
# 42,44 (2nd pd)
EC problem Find the fraction equivalent for 0.727272...

Geometry H pds 3,5
Today was the quiz on the Angles of a Circle.
No hw tonight.
EC question-review problem from SOHCAHTOA. A ladder leans against a building that is 55 meters tall. The ladder makes a 62º angle with the ground. Find the length of the ladder.

Math Analysis pd 4
Today was the quiz on exponential and logarithmic functions.
No hw. Have fun at the College Fair tomorrow!
EC- Why do so few of you do the extra credits on this weblog?

Week of April 26th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
After going over the hw problems on geometric sequences, we learned how to find the sum of a geometric sequence (called series). The formula was given in today's notes.
HW Textbook page640-641 #17-24, 27.
EC problem- find the sum of the first 5 terms of a geometric series in which a1 =243,
and r= -3/5.

Geometry H pds 3,5
Tomorrow is the quiz on the angles of a circle. Make sure you understand the formulas for each type of angle. quick DRaw will be collected tomorrow.
STUDY!!!
EC problem- A regular pentagon is inscribed in a circle. Find the measure of each angle of the pentagon and each arc measure.

Math Analysis- We are having a quiz tomorrow on the exponential and logarithm equations. In other words, you should know how to do all of the problems from the worksheets. Calculators should only be used on the equations involving logs.

EC problem Solve for x- log (x -1) + log (x+2) = 0.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today, we learned about geometric sequences and geometric means.
There is one formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence.
HW worksheet #7,11,15,19,23,27,31,33,35 (pd 1) 37, 39 (pd 2)

EC problem- Find the missing geometric means for ___,___, 25, ___,___,___,___,32/125.


Geometry H pds 3,5
The next quiz on the angles of a circle will be on Tuesday.
A review worksheet was given out during class. ALL problems #1-21 are to be finished by the beginning of Monday's class.
EC problem-A quadrilateral CIRCUMSCRIBED about a circle has angles of 80º,90º,94º, and 96º. Find the measures of the four nonoverlapping arcs determined by the points of tangency.

Math Analysis pd 4
We reviewed log equations and exponential equations. We also went over the laws for logarithms.
HW Worksheets pages 16-17 # 37-58 all
EC problem- Solve the equation: log x + log(x+21) = 2.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today was the quiz on Arithmetic Sequences and Series.
Bring scientific calculators to class tomorrow (2 points).
EC Find the sum of the series -4 + 1 + 6 + ... + 56.

Geometry H pds 3,5
We learned how to find the measurements of angles formed by 2 secants, 2 tangents, or a secant and tangent (Subtract the arcs and divide by 2). We also learned that to find the measurement of the angle formed by 2 chords INSIDE the circle you ADD the arcs and then divide by 2.
A CW worksheet was mostly completed during class.
HW Worksheet # 1-19 all (Two questions are the same!)

EC problem- Draw a circle with an angle formed by 2 intersecting tangents. If the measure of this angle = 82º, what are the measures of BOTH arcs that it intercepts?

Math Analysis pd 4
Today, we learned that e = 2.718281828...it is derived from a special expression (1 + 1/x)^x.
HW Finish # 29-36 on the CW worksheet.
EC problem- Graph y= e^x and y = ln e on the same graph.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Tomorrow is the quiz on Arithmetic Sequences and Series. the formulas will be on the quiz paper. All you have to do is know how to use them!
HW Finish the review sheet given out in today's class.
EC-Explain in your own words the difference between an arithmetic sequence and series.

Geometry H pds 3,5
Today was the quiz on Circles involving inscribed angles, chords, and arcs.
EC problem...If x + y + z = xy, what is the value of z? (Each number is a positve integer between 0 and 9.)

Math Analysis pd 4
We started the unit on Exponential Functions today. We also relearned how to write equations in exponential and logarithmic form. Remember that a logarithm is an exponent.
HW Worksheet # 16-36 all (front side only)
EC problem...Graph y=4^x and y= (1/4)^x on the same graph. What point do they share in common?

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We reviewed the lesson on Arithmetic Series. There will be a quiz on Thursday.
HW Same worksheet #2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,36 (pd 2) and 39 (pd 1).
EC problem #31

Geometry H pds 3,5
We reviewed the material on Circles for tomorrow's quiz.
HW Review Sheet-Finish all problems not completed in class.
Study for the quiz (especially yesterday's worksheet).

EC problem-Molly and Maggie are Martha's mother's son's wife's daughters. What relation is Martha to Molly and Maggie?

Math Analysis- pd 4
Quiz on Rational Function Graphing was today.
Make sure you have last night's hw done for tomorrow's class.

EC- Evaluate your performance on today's quiz. What were your strengths and weaknesses?

Week of April 19th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned how to solve problems involving arithmetic series. This is adding the terms of an arithmetic sequence.
The formulas were given out in today's class.
HW Worksheet # 1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33,35(pd 1),37, and 40 (pd 2).
EC problems #10,39.

Geometry H pds 3,5
The next quiz is on Wednesday. Today, after going over the hw problems and learning that an angle formed by a tangent and chord = 1/2 of its intercepted arc,students received a Practice Test. It must be finished by the beginning of tomorrow's class.

EC problem-Inscribe quadrilateral ABCD in circle O. If angle A = 72º and angle B = 104º, and arc CD = 100º, find angle C, angle D, and Arcs BC, AD, and AB.

Math Analysis pd 4
Tomorrow is the quiz on Graphing Rational Functions. You will be allowed to use graphing calculators for the quiz. You must know how to find the asymptotes on your own for the most part.
HW Practice 1) f(x) = (x^2 -2x -2)/(x-1)
2) f(x) = x/(x^2 - 1)
EC-Write out the rules for VA, HA, and OA in your own words.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned about arithmetic sequences today. There is a formula for finding the nth term of an arithmetic sequence. It should be on the hw worksheet.
HW Worksheet # 23,29,35,37,41,45,47,48,50,51, and 52.

EC problems #33,43,56

Geometry H pds 3,5
We continued to learn about the circle and its parts. Today, we learned that the measure of an inscribed angle = 1/2 the measure of its intercepted arc.

HW Worksheet # 1-6 all. Some problems were not covered in class today, but most of them were covered.

EC problem-Inscribe a triangle in a circle. Two of its angles are 60º and 65º. Find the measure of the third angle and all of the intercepted arcs.

Math Analysis pd 4
We learned that a parabola could be the asymptote for a rational function. The highest degree of the numerator must be 2 more than the highest degree of the denominator. The quiz on this topic will be on Tuesday.
HW textbook page 158 # 45,46,47, and 48. Calculators may be used.
EC problem #50

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Today was the test on ellipses, hyperbolas, and equations. Hopefully, all of you did fine.
EC problem- solve the system: x^2 - y^2 =9
x^2 + 9y^2 = 169



Geometry H pds 3,5
We learned a 3-part lesson on Arcs and Chords of a Circle. A cw worksheet was completed during class. Examples of all types of problems were explained and done by the class.
HW Worksheet - Do ALL problems. Some are review from the previous lesson.

EC problem... Sketch a circle O with radius 10 cm and chord XY 8 cm long. How far is the chord from O?

Math Analysis pd 4
We used the graphing calculator (table feature) to graph rational functions.
HW # 12 b and c.
EC problem- Sketch the graph of y= (x^2 +5x +8)/(x+3)

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
Tomorrow is the quiz on Ellipses, Hyperbolas, and Equations related to the conic sections.
Bring calculators to class for the square roots, and bring your Quick Draw and Review Sheet papers. These will be collected. And, PLEASE STUDY!!!!
EC Question- How will you prepare for tomorrow's quiz? Write at least 4 sentences.

Geometry H pds 3,5
Today was the District Quarterly Test-hopefully, all of you did well on it!
No hw tonight!!!
EC question- How do you think you did on today's test? Which parts were easy for you? Which parts were difficult for you?

Math Analysis pd 4
We learned about slant asymptotes-these occur in rational functions that are top heavy (higher power in the numerator).
HW Finish the graph of the cw problem, and graph #1,2 on the cw worksheet. Include slant and vertical asymptotes.
EC problem-Graph f(x) =(x^2 - 9)/(x-3) Indicate the hole in the graph.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
The quiz on ellipses, hyperbolas, and equations will be on Thursday.
HW Review Worksheet- Do all 12 problems....This worksheet will be collected the day of the quiz.
EC problems....page 608 #20,22

Geometry H pds 3,5
We reviewed for the District Quarterly Test. This important test will be given tomorrow. Please get a good night's sleep, and bring a pencil for the test.
EC problem.. A box has a length of 9 cm, width of 4 cm, and height of 12 cm. Find the surface area of this box.

Math Analysis pd 4
We continued graphing rational functions and reviewing the formulas for the asymptotes, as well as the x and y intercepts. If factors in the numerator and denominator are the same and cancel out, there will be a hole in the graph.
HW Finish the problems (e-i) from last night's hw. I expect you to actually have graphs tomorrow!
EC problem- Graph y= (x^2 - 9)/(x-3). Show the hole in the graph.

Week of April 12th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
The next should be on Thursday. It will cover ellipses, hyperbolas, and solving equations related to the conic sections (circle, hyperbola, ellipse, and parabola).
HW pages 607-608 #9,13,15,21,23,26, and 27.
EC problem #28.

Geometry H pds 3,5
The District Quarterly Test will be given this Wednesday. We will be reviewing for it in tomorrow's quiz.
There will a quiz on the Circles material this Friday.
No ec tonight!

Math Analysis pd 4
We began the graphing of Rational Functions. The graphs should include vertical and horizontal asymptotes and have branches that approach the asymptotes.
HW Worksheet # 11 a,b,c, and d (front side of worksheet).
EC problem- textbook page 157 # 30.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned how to graph hyperbolas that have centers at (h,k) rather than the origin. We also completed the square to find the equation of the hyperbola in standard form.
HW Worksheet # 1-6 all
EC problem textbook page 599 #38

Geometry H pds 3,5
We learned about internal and external tangents. Circles are internally or externally tangent to each other, and a line can be internally or externally tangent to 2 circles.
HW Worksheet- Do ALL problems.
Ninth graders- Have a fun field trip on Monday!
Tenth graders- We'll go over logarithms! Bring your questions.
EC problem---If you wrote down all the numbers from 5 to 83, how many times would you write the number 4?

Math Analysis- pd 4
Today was the quiz on solving polynomial functions to the 4th and 5th degrees.
NO hw this weekend! Enjoy yourselves...
EC- How do you think you did on today's quiz? Write at least 4 sentences.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned about the hyperbola and its properties.
HW pages 599-600 #11,15,19,21, and 22.
EC problem #20

Geometry H pds 3,5
We learned about Central Angles, Major and Minor ARc, and Semicircles.
HW Worksheet- Do ALL problems.
EC problem-Draw a circle and inscribe a quadrilateral. Measure all 4 angles. What is their sum? What is the sum of the opposite angles?

Math Analysis pd 4
Tomorrow is a quiz on Solving Polynomial Functions of the 4th and 5th degrees. Also, you will solve a polynomial function in which an imaginary root is given.
No hw other than BE PREPARED!!!!!
EC- Solve x^4 + x^3 -13x^2 -25x - 12.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We learned how to complete the square in order to find the center of an ellipse which is not located at the origin (0,0). We also reviewed the basic formulas for finding the foci and major/minor axis length.
HW -Same worksheet as last night # 7,9,14,19,25,35,40,45,46,47 (pd 2 only), and 48(pd 1 only).
EC Find real-life examples (on the internet) of ellipses used for a real-life situation.
or worksheet #49.

Geometry H pds 3,5
After going over the hw problems, we learned about tangents. Tangents are perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency, and tangents to a circle from the same point are congruent.
HW Same worksheet as last night - Finish ALL problems not assigned last night.

EC problem - Inscribe a right triangle in a circle. Where is the center of the circle? If the legs of the right triangle are 8 and 15, find the length of the radius of the circle.

Math Analysis pd 4
We learned how to solve polynomial equations which do not have rational roots. You have to be given that one of the roots is an imaginary or complex number in order to get started.
HW textbook page 141 # 25,26,45,47, and 50.

EC problem # Solve f(x) = x^5 - 5x^4 + 8x^3 -8x^2 + 16x -16.

Week of April 5th

Algebra 2B pds 1,2
We learned about ellipses today. We went over ellipses that have their center at the origin. the major axis length is 2a, and the minor axis length is 2b.
HW worksheet # 1-4,10-13,16,17,23,24,29,30, and 33.
EC problems #38,50

Geometry H pds 3,5
We admired the many beautiful mandalas, and then proceeded to the new lesson on the basic terms associated with the circle and sphere.
HW worksheet #2 # 1-8,14,15, and 17.
EC problem- Draw a rectangle. Circumscribe a circle about the rectangle. (Hint: Draw the diagonals of the rectangle to find the center of the circle.)

Math Analysis pd 4
We went over how to solve quartic equations by using the p/q method.
HW Tan worksheet page 34 # 9 a-e all
EC problem -Find the roots of f(x) = x^4 +6x^3 +10x^2 +6x + 9.