Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Today was the quiz on Absolute ValueInequalities and Compound Inequalities.
No HW tonight!
EC-why do you think some students are having difficulty with this topic?

Geometry H pds 2,5
Tomorrow is the Quiz on Points, Lines, Planes, Segment Addition and Angle Addition Postulates,midpoints of segments, and angle bisectors.
STUDY your worksheets!!!!
EC- Ray BA bisects angle CBD. If angle CBA = 3x+5 and angle DBA = 5x - 11 find x and the measure of angle DBA.

Trig pd 6
Today was the Quiz on Using Identities in Problems and Proofs.
EC problem...Using your knowledge from the previous lessons, find the exact value for the sine of 150º and the cosine of 150º. Then use the ratio identity to find the tangent of 150º.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Tomorrow is the quiz on absolute value inequalities and compound inequalities.
Quick Draw papers must be handed in before the quiz.
Study the examples for the quiz!
EC problem...page 116 #40

Geometry H pds 2,5
We learned the terms complementary, supllementary, and vertical angles. We also finished going over the Angles worksheet from yesterday.
HW New Worksheet- Do BOTH sides of the worksheet!
Also, DAISY DESIGNS are due tomorrow!!!!!
There will be a quiz on segments and angles on Friday.
EC problem for those who find the time: Angle 1 and angle 2 are adjacent angles. Their sum is 180º. What kind of angles are they? If angle 1 = 3x+10 and angle 2= 2x+40, find the measure of each angle.

Trig- pd 6
Tomorrow is the quiz on using the trig identities to solve problems and do proofs. If you go over the review test and the hw papers, you should get an A!!!!
EC problem...If csc x = -4 and x is in Quadrant 4, find cos x and tan x.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We learned how to solve absolute value inequalities. They are solved using the compound inequality method. (> means "or" and < means "and").
HW pages 110-111 # 5,7,13,17,21,25,29,33,41, and 45.
EC problem #50.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We started the lesson on Angles. The sides of an angle are rays, and their endpoint is the vertex. We also went over the Angle Addition Postulate.
HW page 40 # 1-14 ALL
EC problem-page 41 #47 All work must be shown for the extra credit!

Trig pd 6
We finished going over the Proofs involving Identities. A review sheet was given out to prepare for the next quiz, which will be on Thursday of this week.
HW #18-32 all
EC problem...Prove that tan x + cos x = sin x(sec x + cot x)

Week of September 27th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We went over the solving of compound inequalities, as well as interval notation, union and intersection.
HW pages 99-100 # 37-51 odds. All answers are in the back of the book!
EC problem #66.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We went over the Segment Addition Postulate, as well as applications of the midpoint definition and bisector of a segment.
HW textbook pages 33-34 # 1-19 all
EC problem- Point C is between points A and E. If AC = 3x and CE = x + 6 and AE = 50, find the value of x, AC, and CE.

Trig pd 6
We went over Trigonometric Proofs involving the identities in the steps.
HW Worksheet #47,51,55,59,63,67,71, and 75.
EC problem #79.

TGIF!!!!
Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Today was the quiz absolute value equations and inequalities.
No hw this weekend!
EC question----The third angle in an isosceles triangle is 8º more than twice as large as each of the two base angles. Find the measure of each angle of the triangle.

Geometry H pds 2,5
Today was the quiz on basic constructions.
HW Finish the word search puzzle. Also, work on your Daisy Design project. It is due on Thursday, September 30th.
EC problem...Draw a large triangle with three acute angles. Construct the angle bisectors of all three angles. What appears to be true about the three angle bisectors?

Trig pd 6
After the Identity quiz, we continued the next lesson of the course, which uses the trig identities to solve problems related to algebra.
HW Worksheet #3,5,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39,43.
EC problem - #30

Algebra 2H pd 1
Tomorrow is the quiz on solving equations, absolute value equations, and inequalities with graphing the solution on a number line. The questions from today's Quick Draw are a good sample to go over in addition to any hw problems from the worksheets this week.
HW-Be prepared for the quiz-Make sure you understand how to solve the problems with fractions!!!!
EC problem....Jeanne bought some $16 skirts and some $22 blouses. She bought 2 more blouses than skirts. Her total bill was $120. How many of each did she buy?

Geometry H pds 2,5
Tomorrow is the quiz on Basic Constructions. Make sure you know the steps for each example. The quiz will be similar to our worksheets this week.
In addition, the Daisy Design project was assigned. Your Daisy Design is due next Thursday, September 30th. Make them colorful and attractive!!!!
HW- Be PREPARED for the quiz tomorrow!!!!
EC problem- Draw Segment AB about 4 inches (10 cm) long. Construct its perpendicular bisector. Label this line CD. Make a statement about your construction result. What two segments are now congruent?

Trig- pd 6
Tomorrow, you will be asked to write the 9 identities with their equivalent forms as a quiz. Memorize them!!!!
HW worksheet # 37,41,45,49,51
EC problem #50

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We finished the worksheet by going over the remaining solving inequalities problems on the worksheet. There will be a quiz on Friday. Topics include: solving equations, solving absolute value equations, and solving inequalities.
HW textbook- page 116 # 6,8,10, and #27-41 odds.
EC problem page 105 # 58d and e

Geometry H pds 2,5
We learned how to construct a regular hexagon in a circle, as well as how to construct a line perpendicular to another line (2 different problems).
HW Review worksheet # 1-7 all
There will be a quiz on Friday on Constructions.
EC problem- Draw line m with point P on it. Construct a perpendicular through point P and label it line AP. What kind of angles are formed by perpendicular lines?

Trig pd 6
We learned the identities for trigonometric functions. These must be memorized.
HW Worksheet #9-31 0dds
EC problem #39

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After going over the hw problems on absolute value equations, we reviewed how to solve and graph inequalities. You must remember to change the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a NEGATIVE number.
HW worksheet # 17-28 all
EC problem- # 35

Geometry H pds 2,5
We continued with our construction unit. Today, we learned how to copy an angle, bisect an angle, and construct an equilateral triangle.
HW Worksheet- do the constructions on copying an angle and bisecting an angle. Remember, practice makes perfect!
EC problem- Construct an equilateral triangle and then construct a bisector of one of its angles.

Trigonometry pd 6
Today was the 1st quiz- Hopefully, everyone did fine!
No hw or ec tonight.

Week of September 20th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After going over the hw on equations, we also went over the 3 word problems on the hw paper. We will return to word problems in the future in more detail.
Today's lesson was on Solving Absolute Value Equations. If the absolute value = a positive answer, there are two equations to set up. If the absolute value= a negative answer, there is NO SOLUTION, and no work to show!
HW Worksheet # 1-15 ALL- Show all work!!!
EC problem--The width of a rectangle is 12 cm less than twice its length. If the perimeter of the rectangle = 102 cm, find the length and width of the rectangle.

Geometry H pds 2,5- Tomorrow's quiz is postponed due to our construction unit!!!
Today, we used our compass and straightedge to construct a segment = to another segment, and to construct a segment bisector (divides the segment into 2 equal parts). WE also constructed a Daisy Design.
HW Worksheet-Do ALL construction problems.
EC problem... Draw a segment on your paper of 12 cm. Call it segment QR. Construct the bisector of segment QR. Label the point of intersection M, and the segment bisector line JK.

Trig pd 6
Today was the review for tomorrow's quiz. There will be many questions on finding the sides of the special right triangles. Other problems will be similar to the review sheet.
EC question- What part of tomorrow's quiz is most difficult for you to remember? Why?

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Our first week of school has ended! You should have received your first quiz back today. Don't be discouraged if you didn't do as well as you hoped. There will be more opportunities to get good grades.
We reviewed the solving of equations today.
HW finish # 1-10 on the worksheet. Try the three word problems as well. I just want to know if you understand them!

EC problem...Solve: 5(3x - 2) + 2(1 - x)=3(7 +3x) - 4(6 - x).

Geometry H pds 2,5
Remember that compasses and rulers are due on Monday!!!!
Today, we learned more vocabulary for geometry- segments, rays, opposite rays, parallel and skew lines, betweenness of points, and parallel planes.
Make sure you review ALL terms and understand their meaning.
We are having our first quiz on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend!!!!

Trig pd 6
We are finished with lesson 1.3. Everyone should have the 6 trigonometric functions memorized in terms of x,y, and r. The words coterminal angles, terminal side of an angle in standard position, and quadrant signs for the trig functions should be understood by now.
HW- Finish the practice test for Monday. We will review this on Monday, and your first quiz will be on Tuesday.

EC problem.....Draw 45º and -45º in standard position. Choose a point on the terminal side of each angle. Show that cos(-45º) = cos 45º.
Also, show that sin(-45º)= - sin 45º.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Today was the first quiz on algebra review topics. Most students did well!
Make sure your binder is ready to be checked by me tomorrow (dividers are required.).

EC problem....Use nine 8's to write an expression that has a value of 14.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We put the final touches on the topic of points, line, and planes.
HW Finish the worksheet we started doing in today's class.

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

Trig- pd 6
We continued with the topic of the 6 trigonometric functions.
HW Worksheet- #13,30,36,38,40,42,46,49,52
EC #56.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We are having a short quiz tomorrow on the work covered so far this week. Topics include: order of operations, properties, classification of numbers, and simplifying expressions using the distributive property and combining like terms.
HW -Finish the worksheet that everyone started during today's class. We will go over any questions from this worksheet before the quiz.
EC problem...Use five 5's to write an expression that has a value of 10.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We finished the lesson on points, lines, and planes. After going over the hw worksheet, we learned the first 4 postulates for geometry. These should be memorized and understood.
HW Finish the worksheet started during class today.

EC problem - Draw 2 intersecting planes -Label one plane P and the other plane R. Show all dashed segments to indicate the hidden parts. Label the line of intersection line JK. (There is an example of this picture on page 20 # 38-43 section)


Trigonometry pd 6
We learned the definitions of the 6 trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant and cosecant). These must be memorized ASAP!!!!
HW Worksheet #3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39 and 43.
EC problem #45

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After grading the hw papers, we reviewed properties of real numbers as well as classifications of real numbers (natural, whole, integers,rational,irrational).
HW Worksheet 1-2 Do ALL problems.
EC problem: Explain why all integers are also rational numbers and why the square root of 10 is an irrational number.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We explored patterns in figuring out a formula for how many segments can be formed from a given number of points. We also learned more about points, lines, and planes (undefined geometry terms), as well as collinear points and space (defined terms).
HW Worksheet 1.3 # 1-31 all
EC problem- If you drew 15 points on a circle, how many differentline segments could you draw between any two points on your circle? Show your work!

Trig pd 6
After going over the hw problems, we reviewed the distance formula and learned how to draw angles in standard position on the coordinate plane.
HW worksheet #17-33 odds and #35-57 odds
EC problem #58.

Week of September 13th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After going over the requirements of the binder and other information, we reviewed the topic of Order of Operations.
HW- Get your parents to sign the Fall Semester rules paper.
Finish # 1-15 on Order of Operations worksheet.
EC problem...Evaluate a^3c^4/d^3 - c/e^2
a=3/4 c= -2 d= 3 e= 1/3
(^ means exponent)

Geometry H pds 2,5
After going over the requirements of the course (binder for Friday and compass& ruler for Monday), we went over a worksheet with some basic geometry vocabulary. Everyone graded his/her own paper.
HW- Have your parents sign the course requirements paper. Make sure they understand that you need to have a compass and ruler for this class by Monday.

EC problem....Draw a picture of a plane with a line intersecting the plane at one point. Label the point A and the line CB. Line CB should contain point A.

Trig pd 6
After going over the requirements of the course, we reviewed the Pythagorean theorem from geometry and went over problems related to this theorem.
HW Worksheet #25-41 odds+ Have your parent sign the course requirement paper.
EC problem #40