Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We went over the rule for multiplying and dividing with exponents. We also learned that a negative exponent is a positive fraction!
HW pages 277-278 #11,15,19,23,33,37,41,51,and 55.
Ec problems #56,74

Geometry H pds 2,5
We went over the sum of the exterior angles of any polygon = 360º. to find each interior angle of a regular polygon, divide the sum by the number of sides.
HW pd 2 worksheet # 11
pd 5 Finish the worksheet if it wasn't completed in class.
EC Find the 6th angle of a hexagon if its 5 angles are 130º, 140º, 90º, 120º, and 150º.

Trig pd 6
HW # 12,24,36,48,60,70,80
No ec tonight!

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Today was the quiz on word problems involving systems of equations.
Tomorrow, we will begin the unit on Exponents and Factoring Expressions.
EC question...A plane flew with the jet stream a distance of 2250 miles in 5 hours. The plane then flew against the jet stream a distance of 1750 miles in 5 hours. Find the rate of the plane in calm air.

Geometry H pds 2,5
Today, we proved that the angles in a triangle add up to 180º. We also learned the formula for finding the sum of the interior angles in any polygon.
It is 180(n - 2).
HW Worksheet # 1-8 all
EC problem...find the sum of the interior angles in a 54-sided polygon.

Trig pd 6
We started Chapter Three. The topic today was on finding reference angles.
HW Worksheet #1,9,15,17,25,33,41,47,49,57,65,67,71,75,79.
EC problems #66,80

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Tomorrow is the quiz on word problems-numbers, tickets, coins, mixture, investment, and rate problems are the categories.
HW Finish #45 and #46 from page 266 on the Quick Draw Paper.

EC problem...Mr. Smith has $10,000 to invest. he invests part at 5% and the rest at 6%. If he earns $570 after one year, how much did he invest at each rate?

Geometry H pds 2,5
After viewing the Op ART projects, we went over the fact that the exterior angle of a triangle = the sum of the 2 remote interior angles.
HW Worksheet # 1-17 all
Ec question... If the exterior angle of a triangle = 6x and the two remore interior angles are 2x and x+48, find x and the measurement of all the angles. Draw a diagram of this problem.

Trig pd 6
Today was the quiz on Vector and Navigation Problems.
Hopefully, everyone did well.
EC question...If sin A = 3/5 and A terminates in Quadrant II, find cos A and tan A.

Week of October 25th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We will be having a quiz on word problems this Wednesday.
Today, we went over the interest and mixture(percent) problems.
HW page 250 #2,6,9,15,17,18.
EC problem #19.

Geometry H pds 2,5
After going over the hw on parallel lines and angles, we started the lesson on the Triangle. The main idea is that the sum of the angles of a triangles = 180º.
HW Worksheet on Parallel Lines # 1-11 all
EC problem- The three angles of a triangle are (x+5)º, (2x-3)º, and (2x-12)º.
find x and find the measure of each angle. What kind of triangle is this?

Trig pd 6
Quiz is tomorrow on word problems involving vectors, groundspeed, and navigation.

EC problem - If the altitude of an isosceles triangle is 25 cm and each of the two equal angles measures 17º, What is the perimeter of the triangle?

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Today, we went over the rate and number word problems.
We went over a puzzle involving rate problems during class.
HW Finish the puzzle-it will be collected on Monday.
Also, do pages 250-251 #1,3,5,21,22,23.
EC problem #24.

Geometry H pds 2,5
It is essential that all students review the worksheets at home!
We went over more problems on corresponding angles, alternate interior angles and same-side interior angles making lines parallel. Corresponding and alternate interior angles must be congruent, and same-side interior angles must be supplementary for the lines to be parallel.
A "Pop" quiz was given today as well.
HW Worksheet Practice 3.2 # 2-13 all
Also, you Optical Art Projects are due this Tuesday!!!!!

EC problem...textbook page 144 # 26,27.

Trig pd 6
We are still going over Application problems involving vectors.
HW Worksheet #1-8 all (some questions are review from the last quiz.)
EC problem- worksheet from yesterday #42.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Quizzes were returned. The new topic was Applications involving Systems of Equations. Today, we went over the Coin and Ticket Problems.
HW pages 250-251 #7,8,25,26,27.
EC Problem #28.

Geometry H pds 2,5
All students MUST understand the concept of Corresponding, same-side interior and alternate interior angles.
We had a SHORT quiz today-4 questions.
Next, we began the new lesson on the converse of the previous lesson. Today, we are given that certain angles are congruent, and then we must figure which lines, if any are parallel.
HW textbook page 137 #1-8 all.
EC problem page 139 # 30

Trig pd 6
We went over the lesson on Vectors-a Geometric Approach.
HW worksheet #1,9,13,15,23,29,33,35,37
EC problem #19

Algebra 2H
Quiz was today. Most of the grades were fine!
NO hw...
EC problem..Solve x+2y+z = 4
4y-3z = 1
y+5z = 6

Geometry H pds 2,5
We are studying parallel lines and the angles called corresponding, alternate interior and same-side interior. Please learn and understand these terms!
HW textbook page 132 #14,15,16,23,24, and 25.
EC problem page 192 #11,12.

Trig pd 6
Today was the quiz on Application Word Problems.
No hw tonight.
EC Write a paragraph describing how you prepared for this quiz and how you think you did on this quiz.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Today, we reviewed for the quiz tomorrow on Solving Systems of Equations by graphing, elimination, or the substitution methods.
Bring your Quick Draws to class tomorrow!
EC problem....solve the system: 2x + y + z =11
3y - z = -1
2z = 8

Geometry H pds 2,5
We learned that if two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then corresponding angles are congruent, alternate interior angles are congruent, and same-side interior angles are supplementary.
HW Worksheet 3.1- Do ALL problems....
EC If parallel lines l and m are cut by transversal t, and angle 1 and angle 2 are same-side interior angles, find the measure of each angle is angle 1 = 2x+24 and angle 2 = 3x +16. Draw a diagram of this problem also.

Trig pd 6
Quiz on Application Word Problems is tomorrow. To be prepared, go over all problems we discussed during class.
EC problem....Make up your own bearing problem and solve it (worth double if you make up a good problem!)

Week of October 18th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We are reviewing for our quiz this Wednesday. Topics are solving systems of equations in 2 or 3 variables, plus solving systems by the substitution method.
HW Review page 265 # 1-25 odds.
EC problem-page 226 #32.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We discussed the next are geometry project on Optical Art. All op art projects are due next Tuesday, October 26th.
We also started the new unit on transversals and special names of angles formed by two lines cut by a transversal.
HW Finish the worksheet # 11-24 all.
Ec problem....Draw two lines and cut them with a tranversal. Label the lines AB and CD and the transversal t. Label the 8 angles formed by using numbers 1-8.
Name your corresponding angles, alternate interior angle angles,alternate exterior angles, and same-side interior angles. These should be named in pairs.


Trig- We are still working on trig application problems. We went over problems involving bearing.
HW Worksheet -Do all problems.
EC problem- A boat travels on a course of bearing S 56.7º W for 104.8 miles. How many miles south and how many miles west has the boat traveled?

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We continued practicing the solution of systems of equations in 3 variables. The method used is to eliminate one variable in the beginning.
HW page 226 #3,7,13,15.
EC problem #16.

Geometry H pds 2,5
Today was the test on Chapter Two material.
HW puzzle was given out afterwards.
This will be collected and graded on Monday.
EC problem...
Two vertical angles are (9x-4)º and (13x -28)º.What is the measure of each angle?

Trig pd 6
We went over problems involving the bearing of an angle.
Many of the word problems are similar to the problems we learned in geometry class.
HW worksheet #10,13,17,19,21,23
EC problem #24.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Due to the many 10th graders taking the CAHSEE Prep Test, students in class worked on a puzzle which involved graphing two equations on the same graph to find the solution to the system.
Students taking the CAHSEE prep will have to make up this puzzle.

Geometry H pds 2,5
Because the majority of students were in class, we reviewed for tomorrow's test. New work was NOT covered.
The topics for tomorrow's test are: Writing Conditionals and their converses, Writing Biconditionals, knowing how to use the Laws of Detachment and Syllogism, understanding complementary, supplementary, and vertical angles, and properties from algebra.

Trig pd 6
We worked on word problems which use trig functions to solve them.
HW Worksheet #1-11 odds #12
EC problem #6

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
All was put on hold since most of the class was taking the PSAT.
Students in class worked on an algebra puzzle.
To all other students: See me if you want to do an extra credit puzzle
on Solving Systems of Equations in Two Variables.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We are reviewing for the test on Special Pairs of Angles, Laws of Detachment and Syllogism, Converses and Biconditionals, and Properties from Algebra.
HW Worksheet on Review of Converses and Biconditionals.
Students who were absent will need to make up this work!
No ec tonight due to the many students taking the PSAT!!!!

Trig pd 6
Today was the long quiz on Exact Values of trig functions, SOHCAHTOA, Calculator values for trig functions, as well as the Ferris Wheel, Circle and Triangle problems.
EC...Why is the tangent of 89.9999º so huge? Why is the tangent of 90º undefined?

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We went over the Substitution method of solving Systems of Equations in 2 variables. We also solved a system of equations in 3 variables. Good organization skills are a must to correctly solve these systems!
HW page 219 #35,39 and page 226 # 1,5,9
EC-page 226 problem # 6

Geometry H pds 2,5
Our next quiz will be on Thursday-it will cover conditionals, biconditionals, the laws of detachment and syllogism, algebra properties, and pairs of angles(complementary, supplementary, and vertical).
HW Do worksheet 2.5 -
EC problem-Write two true statements for the biconditional:
A triangle is an equilateral triangle if and only if its sides are congruent.


Trig pd 6
We reviewed for tomorrow's quiz during class.
There will be a ferris wheel problem on the quiz.
STUDY if you need to!!!!
EC- Find the height of a person on the ferris wheel at 135º. The diameter of the wheel is 240 feet, and the top of the wheel is 254 feet above the ground.

Week of October 11th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After going over the quiz, we learned how to solve a system of equation in 2 variables. We used the graphing method and then the algebra method called elimination of a variable.
HW Textbook pages 219-220 #3,9,15,21,27,43,47,55, and 61.
EC problem #62.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We learned about vertical angles being congruent, as well as reviewing complementary and supplementary angles. A cw worksheet wascompleted during class.
HW Worksheet on Pairs of Angles-Complete ALL questions.

EC problem...Two vertical angles have measures of (5x-15)º and (3x+27)º. Find x and the measure of each angle. Draw a diagram as well.

Trig pd 6
We are reviewing for the next quiz, which will be on Wednesday.
HW #1-29 odds.
Find 4 interesting facts about George Ferris.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Because of the quiz today, there is no hw this weekend! I should have your report card grades ready by Monday.
EC problem...Make this equation true by changing just 1 digit:
101 - 102 = 1
or.....Rachel has a collection of stuffed animals. Of the animals, 3/8 are bears, and 1/5 are dogs. Howmany other animals does she have?


Geometry H pds 2,5
We measured angles using a protractor. Two activities involving measurement were done during class.
No hw this weekend!
We will go back to the work we were doing yesterday (algebra properties).
EC problem....Draw a large obtuse triangle, and measure its angles using a protractor.

Trig pd 6
We went over the hw problems, and then students received a review sheet for Chapter 2-All problems on this paper must be done by Monday.
EC....Do research on the Reisenrad Ferris Wheel. Write a short paragraph about it.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Tomorrow is the quiz on equations and inequalities of lines.
HW Puzzle paper on equations of a line
EC problem....Find the equation of a line with (1,-3) which is perpendicular to another line containing(-5,3) and (7,-2).

Geometry H pds 2,5
After going over the hw on the Law of Detachment and the Law of Syllogism, we went over the Properties from Algebra that will be used in future lessons in geometry.
HW pages 105-106 # 1-20 all - COPY the Questions!!!
EC question.--page 107 # 28.

Trig pd 6
We went over the Ferris Wheel problem. We learned how to find the height of a rider at 45º intervals as the Ferris wheel goes around in a complete circle.
HW Worksheet 2.3 #31,37,41,45,57.
EC problem #38.

Algebra 2H pds1,4
We are reviewing for the quiz on Friday. Topics include the slope formula, slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines, slope-intercept form, point-slope form, and standard form. Also, graphing lines and inequalities are to be tested.
Review HW -textbook page 206 #1,2,3,5,7,8,9,11,13,15,18,19,20,21 and
page 266 #48.
EC problem(if you're up to it) page 206 #17

Geometry H pds 2,5
We learned the Law of Detachment and the Law of the syllogism today. Both of these laws are used in Deductive Reasoning.
HW Worksheet 2.3 Do ALL questions.
EC-Write a conclusion if possible:
1) All cows eat grass. Elsie eats grass.
2) All cows eat grass. Elsie is a cow.

Trig pd 6
We started lesson 2.3 on Solving Right Triangles. We also went over the concept of significant digits.
HW Worksheet #1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,35,39,43,47
EC problem #46

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We learned about graphing systems of inequalities.
HW Worksheet - Do both sides- one side is on inequalities, and the other side is on equations-Change to y= mx + b form.
EC Graph y> 2x-5 and y< (-1/2)x +3 on the same set of axes.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We learned about biconditionals today. We finished going over the cw worksheet from yesterday's lesson.
HW Worksheet 2.2- Do ALL problems.
EC question- Write the following biconditional statement as a conditional and its converse. Points are collinear if and only if they lie on the same line.

Trig pd 6
We finished going over using the calculator for finding the trig values of angles or finding the angles when given the trig values.
HW Same worksheet #15-91 every 4th question
EC problems-#91 and 93.

Week of October 4th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We went over the fact tht perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other. We also graphed linear inequalities(solid line for = and dashed line otherwise). Shad above the line for > and below the line for <.
HW page 163 #5,11,17,23,29,37 and page 154 #47,51,55, and 59.
EC problem page 164 # 42.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We started Chapter 2 today by going over conditional statements and their converses. A conditional statement should be written in if-then form.
HW textbook pages 83-84 # 1-18 all and #23,24.
EC problem- Write the following in if-then form: All cows eat grass.
Then write the converse and determine whether the conditional and its converse are true.


Trig pd 6
We used calculators to find the trig functions of acute angles. We also went over degrees, minutes, and seconds of an angle, as well as adding and subtracting angles with degrees, minutes, and seconds.
HW worksheet #1-65 every 4th question
EC problem #82

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We began the unit on 2 variables with the graphing of a line and its forms. There's standard form, slope-intercept form, and point-slope form.
HW page 129 # 7,11,15,17, and page 141 # 7,11,15,19,31, and 35.

EC problem- Graph the equation 3x -4y = 12 using the x and y intercept method. Then, show that the line will be the same if you solve for y and use the slope-intercept form.(In other words, graph this equation twice using two different methods.)

Geometry H pds 2,5
Today was the Test on Chapter One. It covered many different topics.
A puzzle on Complementary and Supplementary Angles was given out afterwards. It will be collected on MOnday so make sure you do the work!

EC problem- Two angles are supplementary. One angle is 3x and the other angle is 2x-10. Find the measure of each angle.

Trig pd 6
We began the second chapter today. We went over how to calculate the exact values of the trig functions of 0º, 30º, 45º, 60º, and 90º angles. We also learned about cofunctions.
HW worksheet #11-47 odds
EC #30