Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We went over word problems that deal with consecutive integers and the
squares of consecutive integers.
HW page 333 #52-61 all
EC page 327 #62.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We learned that AAS is another method for proving that two triangles are congruent.
A worksheet was given out during class for classwork.
HW textbook pages 215-217 # 1-4 all, #6,7,11,20, and 21.
EC problem #22

Trig pd 6
We added vertical displacement to the phase shift lesson for graphing sine and cosine functions. The next quiz will be on Thursday.
HW Worksheet #23-31 odds #35.
EC problem #32

Week of November 29th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We learned how to solve quadratic equations using factoring. Many examples were explained during today's class.
HW page 326 #1,3,5,7,9,13,15,19,21,23,27,31,35, and 37.
Ec problems #42,44

Geometry H pds 2,5
We went over two column proofs for proving triangles congruent by the SSS, SAS, or ASA method.
HW worksheet 4.2 -Do ALL problems..
EC-page 210 #38

Trig pd 6
We went over how to graph trig equations with phase shift. This is a shift on the x axis.
HW worksheet #1,3,7,11,15,17
Ec problem #21

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Tomorrow is the quiz on Factoring Polynomials. A practice quiz was given out today. ALL questions on the real quiz are SIMILAR to the practice quiz in the same order!
HW Finish the Practice Quiz and UNDERSTAND the problems on it!!!!
EC problem....Factor 32 X^3 - 108


geometry H pds 2,5
After going over the Constructed Response problem from the District Quarterly Test, we began Chapter Four. Today's lesson was on Congruent Figures. All angles and sides must be matched exactly for writing congruence.
HW Worksheet 4.1 Do all problems.

EC question...Draw triangle GEM congruent to triangle CAT. Write 3 congruence statements about the corresponding angles and 3 congruence statements about the corresponding sides.

Trig pd 6
Today, we learned the formulas for graphing trig functions with amplitude and period of any type.
HW Worksheet 4.2 #11-23 odds.
Ec problem #26

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We went over Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and the Difference of Two Squares. Many examples were explained during class.
HW page 313 #1,5,9,13,23,27,31,39,43,45,53,57, and 61.
EC problems #62,68

Geometry H pds 2,5
Today, students took the District Quarterly Test.
A hw puzzle worksheet was given out after the test.

EC question-How did you find the District Quarterly Test? What was easy for you, and what was difficult? Explain in at least four sentences.

Trig pd 6
We continued with the unit on Graphing Trig functions.
For sine and cosine graphs in the form of y = A sin B x or A cos B x,
Amplitude = the absolute value of 1/2(Max value - min value) or A,
Period or cycle = 2 pi/B.
HW Worksheet 4.2 #1,3,5,6,7,9
EC #13.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After going over 2 new factoring problems, students received a worksheet of 2 puzzles related to factoring trinomials with the coefficient of the first term more than 1.
HW Finish Puzzle 1 on page 91 and at least 5 problems form the puzzle on page 92.
Do all problems for extra credit points.
EC from the textbook-page 307 #74,76

Geometry H pds 2,5
Tomorrow is the District Quarterly Test on The work from Geometry so far.
Make sure you know the formulas for interior and exterior angles of polygons, as well as the angles used in parallel lines. Also, the distance formula is on this test.
EC Question- Why do you think LAUSD gives a District Quarterly Test to ALL students in geometry classes?

Trig pd 6
We started the unit on Graphing Trigonometric Functions. Today, we focused on the graph of y=sin x and y=cos x.
HW worksheet #1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,15,16.
EC #5

Week of November 15 th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
We learned how to factor trinomials with a coefficient higher than 1 in front of the first term. Also, if there is a GCF, take the GCF FIRST!!!
HW pages 306-307 #23,27,31,35,39,43,47,51,55, and 59.
EC problems # 64,66

Geometry H pds 2,5
Today was the quiz on Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. After the quiz, we went over examples of inductive and deductive reasoning.
HW- Finish the problems not done during class.

EC problem- Find the next two terms of 1,4,9,16,25, ___, _____
1,8,27,64,_____,_______

Trigonometry pd 6
Today was the quiz on Lessons 3.1-3.4.
Tomorrow, we'll be starting the unit on Graphing Trig Functions.
NO EC tonight!

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Today was the 5 question quiz on Binomial Expansion and GCF Factoring and Factoring by Pairs.
After the quiz, we began the lesson on Factoring Trinomials. Many examples were given.
HW page 306 #1,3,5,7,9,15,17,19,and 21.
EC problem # 14 (Factor out the GCF first) and x^2 -10x -24.

Geometry H pds 2,5
Today, during class students took a practice test on Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. All students must memorize the slope formula, Point-Slope form and y=mx+b for Monday's quiz.
EC Question...In at least 4 sentences, tell how you will prepare for Monday's quiz.

Trig pd 6
We went over the questions for Monday's quiz and did a Quick Draw for Points REview.
Quiz on Monday-Lessons 3.1-3.4
EC- Why do you think radian measure is necessary for the study of trigonometry?

Algebra 2H pds1,4
There will be a 5 question quiz on Friday-2 binomial expansions and 3 factoring problems-one on using the GCF and two on Factoring by Grouping.
HW page 300 #27,31,35(pd 1) #37(pd 4), 39,43,45 and page 648 #17
EC problems- page 333 #37,38

Geometry H pds 2,5
We learned how to construct a line parallel to another line by making the corresponding angles congruent.
WE then worked on equations of lines in point-slope and y=mx+b form.
Finish the worksheet by Friday.
There will probably be a quiz on parallel and perpendicular lines as well as equations of lines on Friday.

EC- Construct line m parallel to line n through point P. (You have to do this on a clean sheet of paper for the ec.)

Trig pd 6
After going over the hw problems, students were given a review sheet for the first four sections of Chapter 3. All problems must be finished by Friday's class.
The next quiz will be on Monday. Review will be on Friday.
EC problem-Find the distance that the tip of a 3.4 cm minute hand of a clock will travel in 2 hours.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After going over Binomial Expansions, we started the unit on Factoring Polynomials.
We went over some problems using the GCF.
HW page 648 #9,11,13 and page 299 # 1-13 odds
EC problem (4x-3y)^4

Geometry H pds 2,5
Bring your compasses tomorrow!!!! We will be constructing parallel lines.
We went over the Distance Formula.
HW worksheet # 1-13 odds
EC problem Find the distance between the points (-5,12) and (4,-8).

Trig pd 6
The quiz on the Unit Circle was today.
Some binders were checked.
We went over the formula for the length of an arc of a circle using radian measure, and the formula the for area of a sector using radians. For these formulas, all angles must be in radian measure.
HW Worksheet 3.4 # 1-11 odds, 23,25,29,33,37,41,45,49.
EC problem #50

Week of November 8th

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After going over the quiz from Friday, we learned a formula for binomial expansions using Pascal's Triangle. All problems have to be in the form (a+b)^n or (a-b)^n.
HW page 648 # 1,3,4,5
EC -Write at least 4 interesting facts about Blaise Pascal.

Geometry H pds 2,5
After going over the test on Angles of Polygons, we continued going over equations of parallel and perpendicular lines using the Point-Slope and y=mx+b forms.
HW Worksheet # 1-14 all
EC problem...Find the equation of a line perpendicular to 2x+3y=6. The perpendicular line contains the point (-4,6).

Trig pd 6
Tomorrow is the quiz on the Unit Circle. All students will be expected to write out the angles in degrees and radians, as well as the x and y coordinates of each angle.
HW worksheet #4,10,16,22,28,38,40,41,and 43.
EC problem - Prove that csc x is odd.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Today was the quiz on exponents. It appears to have been somewhat difficult for many students-is this due to not preparing for this quiz?
EC puzzle was given out after the quiz. It is due BEFORE class starts on Monday.

Geometry H pds 2,5
We went over parallel and perpendicular lines as related to algebra. Parallel lines have the same slope, but different y-intercepts. Perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite (in sign) reciprocals of each other.
HW pages 177-178 #1-8 all and #16-19 all.
EC problem. On graph paper, graph the two equations:
y = (2/3) x + 4 and
y = (-3/2)x - 2. Are your lines parallel or perpendicular or neither?

Trig pd 6
We went over the unit circle in DETAIL today. You are responsible for knowing how to fill in a blank unit circle without your notes. We also went over odd and even functions.
HW worksheet # 1-21 odds and #37,39, 41,43.
EC problem #44
HW Worksheet

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
Tomorrow is the quiz on polynomials-addition, subtraction, multiplication
scientific notation, monomials, degree of a polynomial, PEMDAS, and negative exponents.
To be best prepared, go over ALL of the hw problems, as well as the Quick Draw problems.
Bring your binders and Quick Draws to class tomorrow.
EC problem.... Multiply (2x-5)^3

Geometry H pds 2,5
Today was the Major Test on the Angles of Polygons.
Some tests were excellent and some were not so great!
EC problem...Find each interior angle's measure in a dodecagon.

Trig pd 6
Today was the quiz on Reference Angles and Radian Measure.
EC...Evaluate your performance on the quiz. Write at least 3 sentences.

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
The lesson today was on Multiplying Polynomials. All of the problems were taught to you in your algebra one class!
HW page 295 #1,5,9,13,17,21,29,37,45, and 49.
EC problem #60

Geometry H pds 2,5
The topics for tomorrow's TEST include knowing the types of triangles, the formulas for the sum of the interior and exterior angles of any polygon, how to find the number of sides in a regular polygon if you know an interior or exterior angle, and the multi-angle problem we went over in class. Also, the formula for each exterior angle is 360/n. Each interior angle is supplementary to the adjacent exterior angle. also, know about alternate interior, corresponding, and same-side interior angles for parallel lines.
EC question-How will you prepare for tomorrow's test? Write at least 4 sentences.

Trig pd 6
Tomorrow is the quiz on reference angles, exact values, and radian measures.
No calculators are allowed for this quiz!!!!
EC question-When do you need a calculator and when don't you need a calculator for reference angles and radian measure?

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After hw, we went over lesson 5.2, which is on Polynomials, Sums and Differences. This lesson is a review from Algebra 1.
HW page 286 #1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33,37,41,45,49, and 53.
EC problems #48,52

Geometry H pds 2,5
Our next quiz on the Triangle and Angles of Polygons(exterior and interior) is on Thursday. Today, we went over a multi-angle problem, which reviewed many previous concepts from geometry.
HW Worksheet- #1-14 all
EC problem-If each interior angle of a regular polygon = 175º, find the number of sides in the polygon.

Trig pd 6
We reviewed the lesson on changing angles in degrees to radians and vice versa. It is important to learn the radian equivalents for angles that are multiples of 30º,
45º, and 60º.
HW worksheet #39,51,55,59,63,67,70,71,73,75.
EC problems #76,78

Week of November 1st

Algebra 2H pds 1,4
After going over the more complicated exponent problems, we learned how to write very large and very small numbers in scientific notation.
HW pages 278-279 #37,39,51,56,59,73,79,83,87,91,95, and 99
EC problems #58,126 (page 280).

Geometry H pds 2,5
We will be having our next quiz on the topics of triangles and sum of the interior and exterior angles of polygons. Parallel line angles are also necessary to know.
Today, we went over some sample quiz problems.
HW Worksheet 3.5-Do ALL problems.
EC problem...Find the interior and exterior angle sum of the angles in a regular decagon. Also, find the measure of each angle(interior and exterior).

Trig pd 6
We learned that radian measures are the real number equivalents for angles in degree measure. For example, 30º = pi/6 radians.
HW worksheet #11,17,20,29,31,33,35,37,43,47,49,53,57,61.\
Ec problems #22,55
The next quiz will be on Wednesday.