Homework assignments will be given for practice, preparation, extension and
creativity as per district policy. Homework is assigned 3 - 5 times per
week and checked randomly. A homework/participation grade equivalent to a
test score (up to 200 points) will be awarded each marking period. If you
have difficulty completing any homework assignment, YOU should see Mrs. Cecil
in room 113 before or during homeroom the very next day.
Check the Handouts page of my teacherweb for further materials.
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June 04, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12:
Geometry:
Pre-Calculus:
June 01, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12:
Geometry:
Pre-Calculus:
May 31, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: SENIORS NEED TO GET PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED FOR 06/01/12
Geometry: Worksheet 7-5
Pre-Calculus: SENIORS NEED TO GET PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED FOR 06/01/12
May 30, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: LAST NOTEBOOK HOMEWORK/PARTICIPATION QUIZ
Geometry: Unannounced quiz #4
Pre-Calculus: LAST NOTEBOOK HOMEWORK/PARTICIPATION QUIZ
May 29, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Teams present their "lesson" from assigned problem (last
week). This counts as the last 25 point Unannounced Quiz.
Geometry: Review solutions to worksheet "Reteaching 7-5"
Pre-Calculus: Students complete Gree Book page 566 Chapter 11 Test #1, 2, 5,
6 & 7
May 25, 2012 Friday ***Act 80 Early Dismissal***
Geometry: Students complete "RETEACHING WORKSHEET 7-5". Use Graph paper for
#1-5. Hand in today. 3rd PERIOD ONLY: Due on Tuesday May 29, 2012.
Worksheet found on handouts page. Printable graph paper found on Links
page.
May 24, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: No Class Due to Evacuation Drill
Geometry: Students place solutions to Wednesday's worksheet on the board.
Pre-Calculus: Students participate in the Interactive activity found on the
links page
May 23, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12:Groups work on Problem Assigned as a Lesson. Teams will
present their lessons beginning on May 29, 2012
Geometry: Students work on Additional Sheet Reviewing Special Right Triangles.
Pre-Calculus:........QUARTER 4 TEST Part II
May 22, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12:...QUARTER 4 TEST
Geometry:..............QUARTER 4 TEST
Pre-Calculus:........QUARTER 4 TEST
May 21, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12:...25 Question Mock Test with WORK and ANSWERS
Geometry:.............25 Question Mock Test with WORK and ANSWERS
Pre-Calculus:.......25 Question Mock Test with WORK and ANSWERS
May 18, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: POP QUIZ #3
Geometry: Review of assignment from Wednesday
Pre-Calculus: POP QUIZ #3
May 17, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Students complete "Full" problem. Beginning with a data
set. Calculate the mean, median, mode, variance & standard deviation.
Then, answer given questions. (Flipchart "Full Stat Problem: z-score"
May 16, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Review solutions to 1 - 5 on z-score worksheet. Students
review and revise their work and answers for 6 - 8. Students hand in
worksheet before leaving at the end of the class.
Geometry: Student volunteers place solutions to Check Understanding 4 & 5 on
the board. Assign: page 369 # 12 - 20. (Be sure to label each answer)
Pre-Calculus: Assign: Green Text page 538 Class Exercises #1 - 6 (Use the
following instructions "IDENTIFY THE CENTER, VERTICES, DIRECTION FOCI
and ASYMPTOTES"
May 15, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Review Exampl #3 from yesterday. Continue with Example #4.
Assign: Worksheet "M414 Chapter 3 Worksheet 4 Z-Scores"
Geometry: 10th Grade At Marywood Today.
Pre-Calculus: First 2 examples of graphing a Hyperbola.
May 14, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Flipchart discussion on using a z-score chart to help
calculate probabilities (percentages and otherwise). Second Flipchart
on Using the z-score to answer probability questions (Examples 1- 3)
Geometry: POD # 27. Then use Powerpoint presentation 7-3 to discuss the 30-
60-90 right triangle. Students complete page 368 CU # 4 & 5.
Pre-Calculus: Pop Quiz #3. Discuss Conic Section Bonus PROJECT.
May 11, 2012 Friday (Senior Projects only periods 1 - 4)
Math Topics 12: Students work on "Quiz #3 personal assessment"
Geometry: Students work on "Quiz #3 personal assessment"
May 10, 2012 Thursday (Senior Projects only periods 5 - 8)
Geometry: Students work on "Quiz #3 personal assessment"
Pre Calculus: Students work on "Quiz #3 personal assessment"
May 09, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Quiz #3
Geometry: Quiz #3
Pre Calculus: Quiz #3
May 08, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Problem of the Day #24. Discuss details of POD solutions.
Students work on "Mock Quiz" must contain 15 questions and solultions in
prepatation for tomorrow's Quiz #3.
Geometry: Students work in pairs on worksheet "The Isosceles Right Triangle:
finding sides WITHOUT using the Pythagorean Theorem"
Pre Calculus: Students work in pairs on worksheet "Graphing Conics
PCE"(parabola, circle and ellipse)
May 07, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Begin Discussion of Standard Normal Curve with video found on
LINKS page of this teacherweb.
Geometry: All classes organize portfolios EXCEPT 7th period ... This class
must complete the Pop quiz left on Friday because the substitute failed
to distribute it on Friday.
Pre Calculus: Video discussion of graphing an ellipse (Part 1). Assign:
Green Book page 531 CE # 1 & 2 (show all work in notebook and place
graphs on graph paper!)
May 04, 2012 Friday
All classes were given and assignment in class that was collected and graded
as a pop quiz.
May 03, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Green Book page 715 Practice Ex #1 - 19
Geometry: Students complete page 355 # 1, 5 THROUGH 8 and 14. Also, teams
work on completing "Rationalizing Denominators Worksheet"
Pre Calculus:
May 02, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Problem of the Day #23. Complete watching video. Homework
problem involving the heights of a sample of pet dogs.
Geometry: Students complete page 355 # 1, 5 THROUGH 8 and 14. Also, teams
work on completing "Rationalizing Denominators Worksheet"
Pre Calculus: Complete the viewing of the video on Graphing Circles.
May 01, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: View video on Beginning Statistics: Variance
Geometry: Power Point section 7-3
Pre Calculus: View video on Graphing circles with equations in Standard Form.
April 30, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Quiz #1
Geometry: Quiz #1
Pre Calculus: Quiz #1
April 27, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Quiz postponed to Monday. Today's worksheet "Algebra 2
Sections 14.1 & 14.2"
Geometry: Quiz postponed to Monday. Today's worksheet "Why didn't Krok Like
to Go Sailing With the Baseball Uniform Designer?"
Pre Calculus: Quiz postponed to Monday. Today's worksheet "From Linear to
Quadratic"
April 26, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Review solutions to Green Text Book. Quiz Tomorrow
Geometry: Students complete Worksheet Practice 7-2 (not yet uploaded to
TeacherWeb)
Pre Calculus: Students complete a partner review for quiz.
April 25, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Green Text # 2 - 4 including a Relative Frequency
Distribution page 705
Geometry: Students place solutions to Tuesday's assignment on the board.
Pre Calculus: Hand out printed solutions to the graphing exercises from
Monday. Students correct their own work with teacher assistance.
April 24, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Discuss Frequency and Relative Frequency Distributions.
Check Links page for link of video
Geometry: Students complete Exercises 1 - 17 on pages 360-361
Pre Calculus: Students continue working on Monday's assignment
April 23, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Review solutions to Unannounced Quiz from Friday.
Geometry: Continue With Example 3 from section 7-2
Pre Calculus: Students complete problems 1 - 10 from the "Horizontal
Parabolas Exercises"
April 20, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz #2
Geometry: Unannounced Quiz #2
Pre Calculus: Unannounced Quiz #1
April 19, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Problem of the Day #21. Review solutions to POD and homework.
Geometry: Begin discussion of Pythagorean Theorem (flipchart discussion)
Pre Calculus: Work in assigned pairs on Green Book page 415 please finish
odds up to and including # 15
April 18, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: List solutions to 04/17 assignment for students to review
(Microsoft Word). Assignment: Exercises # 36 - 52
Geometry: Students work in pairs on worksheet "Simplifying Radicals" to be
completed on worksheet!.
Pre Calculus: Detailed review of 04/17 assignment. (flipchart)Assign: Green
Book page 415 PE # 1 - 7 odd
April 17, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Review solutions to 04/16 assignment. Discuss Examples A &
B with flipchart "Probability for AFTER all new discussions"
Geometry: Students work in pairs on worksheet "Simplifying Radicals" to be
completed on worksheet.
Pre Calculus: Green Book Page 415 Practice Exercises # 2 - 16 even
April 16, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Mutually Exclusive Events Video (Monopoly Example found on
LINKS page). Continue with a teacher example the probability of Non-
Mutually Exclusive events and Example 4 and Check Understanding #4 on
Worksheet packet. Assign: Exercises 13 - 25 (end of packet)
Geometry: Students participate in note-taking from various videos including
area of a parallelogram and triangle to simplifying radicals.
Assign: page 351 # 1 - 3 and #8-10
Pre Calculus: Students participate in note-taking from 2 videos on graphing
parabolas. Assign: Green Text Page 415 CLASS EXERCISES # 1 - 12. READ
AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
April 13, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Quiz #1
Geometry: Quiz #1
Pre Calculus: Quiz #1
April 12, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: White Board Activity Review for quiz
Geometry: students place homework solutions on board.
Pre Calculus: White Board Activity Review for quiz
April 11, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: POD #20. Review POD results and Homework solutions. Begin
discussion of Mutually Exclusive and Non-Mutually Exclusive events with
Examples #3 & #4. Students complete Check Understanding #3 & #4.
Geometry: POD #25. Review POD. Students complete Page 31 CHECKPOINT QUIZ 1
# 1 - 10.
Pre Calculus: Watch and take notes from (Conic Sections) Video 1 (SalMathGuy)
and video 2 (Introduction to Conic Sections)
(Links to these videos are on the LINKS page)
April 10, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Additional review of work completed on 04/04/12. Continue
class discussion (highlighting material) and exercises
Geometry: Notebook Parade (open to 04/03/12 assignment). Students
complete POD #23? while waiting. Review solutions to POD and Tuesday's
assignment.
Pre Calculus: Review ALL work and solutions to Kuta Software
Worksheet "Writing Equations of Lines". Assignment: Regular Text book
page 151 #15 - 26 be sure to have a copy of the diagrams labeled choices
a - f in YOUR NOTEBOOK TOO!
April 04, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Distribute "Probability of Multiple Events" Package.
Discuss Important vocabulary that students should highlight and include
in the notebook. Students Complete Example 1, Check Understanding 1,
Example 2, Check Understanding 2 in notebook and then review before the
end of the class.
Geometry: Students work in class on BLUE WORKSHEETS (Bonus) hand in.
Pre Calculus: Review ALL work and solutions to Kuta Software
Worksheet "Writing Equations of Lines"
April 03, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Class works cooperatively through the flipchart "Dependent
or Independent"
Geometry: Notebook Parade (open to 04/02/12 assignment) Review solutions to
Monday's assignments. Assign: page 307 -308 #1-6 & 26-29
Pre Calculus: Continue working on "Writing Equations of Lines" # 13 - 24
April 02, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Begin discussion of "Probability of Multiple Events" using
Presentation Pro 9-7. "Check Skills You'll Need" and Examples 1 & 2. (no
written homework)
Geometry: POD: Using Flipchart "6-3" Discuss the Theorems for Proving that a
quadrilateral is a parallelogram. Assignment: page 307 # 7 - 15
Pre Calculus: Kuta software worksheet "Writing Equations of Lines" # 1 - 12
March 30, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Review Study Island Activity Solutions (from Thursday).
Students complete page e section i and ii from worksheet "Combinations,
Permutations and Probability #1"
Geometry: Study Island Activity 6.1 & 6.2 A (counts as Pop Quiz #1)
Pre Calculus: Review work and solutions to #41-46 (Thursday's assignment)
March 29, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Study Island Activity (counts as Pop Quiz #1)
Geometry: Review solutions to "Check Skills You'll Need" Students complet
page 295 Check Understanding #2 (volunteers then place work and
solutions on board.) Assignment: pages 297 - 298 # 1 - 14
Pre Calculus: Examples of writing equations of lines that are Parallel or
Perpendicular to a Given line. Students complete 41 - 46 on
worksheet "Equations of Lines"
March 28, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Problem of the Day "Mega Millions" ... calculate the
probability of winning the Jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on
Friday.
Geometry: Assignment: page 294 "Check Skills You'll Need" # 1 - 5. Also,
copy unfamiliar Vocabulary and Theorems from section 6-2 into notebook.
Pre Calculus: Students place solutions and work on board to problems from
worksheet "Equations of Lines" up to #35
March 27, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: In class activity worksheet "Permutations, Combinations and
Probability #1 Exercises 1 - 2d
Geometry: Review solutions to previous homework assignment. Students work in
randomly chosen groups to draw and assigned quadrilateral to scale.
Students place completed drawings on board. Assignment: page 291 #10 -
12 & 19 - 24
Pre Calculus: Students work in groups on worksheet problems #29 - 35.
March 26, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Students demonstrate solutions to worksheet "Mean Median
and Mode 1".i Begin notes on Combinations, Permutations and Fundamental
Counting Principle. (Flipchart examples: Contractor, Pizza and Guidance)
Geometry: Pop Quiz #5
Pre Calculus: Review Solutions to worksheet "Equations of Lines"
March 16). Today's asignment: 19 - 28
March 23, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Make up work for people with Incompletes
Geometry: NOTEBOOK TEST
Pre Calculus: Make up work for people with Incompletes
March 22, 2012 Thursdday
Math Topics 12: Pop Quiz #5
Geometry: Begin discussion of 6-1 Quadrilaterals with power point notes
Pre Calculus: Make Up work for people with Incompletes
March 21, 2012 Wednesday ****PSSA SCHEDULE****
Math Topics 12: NOTEBOOK QUIZ
Geometry: Study Island Activity
Pre Calculus: NOTEBOOK QUIZ
March 20, 2012 Tuesday ****PSSA SCHEDULE****
Math Topics 12: Continue work on "Solving Systems of Equations" worksheet.
Geometry: Continue work on "Triangle Angle Sum" worksheet.
Pre Calculus: Continue work on "Pre-Calculus Products of
Polynomials" worksheet.
March 19, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Students complete "Solving Systems of Equations" worksheet.
It is to be completed following ALL of the printed instructions
including using a ruler to draw the lines. THIS WORKSHEET MAY BE
COMPLETED DIRECTLY ON THE PAPER
Geometry: Students complete worksheet "Triangle Angle Sum". Work is to be
shown in the notebook. Answers should be transferred to sheet. Sheet
collected.
Pre Calculus: Students complete worksheet "Pre-Calculus Products of
Polynomials" IN NOTEBOOK!
March 16, 2012 Friday ****PSSA SCHEDULE****
Math Topics 12: Class completes worksheet "Mean, Median & Mode 1"
Geometry: Groups from yesterday work together today as well. Each group is
given a DIFFERENT diagram than the 1 they completed yesterday. Today
the group is responsible for completing the questions that accompany the
diagram.
Pre Calculus: Class completes worksheet "Equations of Lines"
March 15, 2012 Thursday ****PSSA SCHEDULE****
Math Topics 12: Discuss how to use the Graphing Calculator to complete some
statistical calculations. Use Example in Class (#3)
Geometry: Students are grouped randomly. Each group complete a pre-printed
task (Diagrams 1 - 4). Hand in at the end of the class.
Pre Calculus: Continue discussion, notes and examples from the
topic "Equations of Lines"
March 14, 2012 Wednesday ****PSSA SCHEDULE****
Math Topics 12: Review the examples of mean, median and mode
Geometry: page 281 # 1 - 10. Copy exercises EXACTLY as they appear in the
book and then use your highlighter to indicate your choiec.
Pre Calculus: Pi Day Puzzles
March 13, 2012 Tuesday ****PSSA SCHEDULE****
Math Topics 12: Pop quiz #4. Students complete Examples 1 & 2 "Mean , Median
and Mode"
Geometry: Students complete examples 1 - 3 extra practice identifying
medians, altitudes and bisectors. (Flipchart)
Pre Calculus: Begin discussion of "Equations of Lines" flipchart Examples 1 -
4
March 12,012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Test Evaluation Activity
Geometry: Test Evaluation Activity
Pre Calculus: Review several items from Friday's test that were most often
missed by students.
March 09, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: QUARTER EXAM
Geometry: QUARTER EXAM
Pre Calculus: QUARTER EXAM
March 08, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Continue review problems before Test
Tomorrow.
Geometry: HOMEWORK CHECK TODAY!. Continue review problems before Test
Tomorrow.
Pre Calculus: Students continue to work on Mock Test...hand in at the end of
the period.
March 07, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: HOMEWORK CHECK TODAY!. Discuss solutions to Review Problems
#3 & 4. Complete review problems #5 & 6. Assign: Review problem #7
Geometry: Class participates in completing Review problems # 1 & 2. Assign:
Review problem #3
Pre Calculus: Pop quiz #4. Students begin (or continue) work on MOCK QUIZ
that is due on Thursday March 08, 2012 (See March 06, 2012 for details)
March 06, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Students complete Partial Review for Exam Questions # 1 - 4
Geometry: HOMEWORK CHECK TODAY! Class discussion of the work and results of
the assignment from Monday.
Pre Calculus: Period 6 HOMEWORK CHECK TODAY!. Review homework.
Period 8: Students place homework solutions on the board.
Then, students begin to create a MOCK TEST containing 10 questions from
February 2, 2012 to present. Students should complete a SEPARATE answer
sheet. The MOCK TEST & answer sheet are due at the end of class
tomorrow.
March 05, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: POD #19 Students are randomly chosen to put Thursday's
assignment on the board.
Geometry: POD # 22. Review POD. Assignment: pages 262 263 Standardized Test
Prep # 37 -51 omit 40 & 41 AND Check Point Quiz 1 #1 - 8
Pre Calculus: 6th Period: "Solving Exponential Equations" Assign:
Exercises # 1 - 18
8th Period: Students place solutions to Friday's assignment on the board.
March 02, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: HOMEWORK CHECK TODAY! Students continue to work on
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE worksheet "Exponential Equations Not requiring
Logarithms" while the homework is checked.
Geometry: HOMEOWRK CHECKED TODAY! Students continue to work on INDEPENDENT
PRACTICE worksheet "Constructions" while the homework is checked. Then,
review of solutions to homework.
Pre Calculus: Begin discussion of "Solving Exponential Equations" Assign:
Exercises # 1 - 18
March 01, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Pop quiz #3. Review Assignment details from 02/29/12.
Today's Assignment: Worksheet "Practice 8-5" # 21, 25 - 29 & 31 - 33.
Geometry: Pop quiz #4. Review Assignment details from 02/29/12. Today's
Assignment: Page 260 # 11 - 16 & 19- 20
Pre Calculus: Pop quiz #3. Review Assignment details from 02/29/12.
February 29, 2012 Wednesday (Leap Day!)
Math Topics 12: Worksheet "Practice 8-5" Exercises # 1 - 20
Geometry: HOMEOWRK CHECKED TODAY! Students begin to work on INDEPENDENT
PRACTICE worksheet "Constructions" while the homework is checked. Then,
partial review of solutions to homework. Any one receiving a HOMEWORK
SLIP is to have it signed and returned tomorrow.
Pre Calculus: Assign: Exercises from LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS AS INVERSES # 6 -
25
February 28, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: HOMEWORK CHECK TODAY! Students begin to work on INDEPENDENT
PRACTICE worksheet "Exponential Equations Not requiring Logarithms"
while the homework is checked. Then, partial review of solutions to
homework. Any one receiving a HOMEWORK SLIP is to have it signed and
returned tomorrow.
Geometry: Continue powerpoint of sectin 5 - 3. Assign: page 259 # 1 - 7 on
graph paper!
Pre Calculus: HOMEWORK CHECK TODAY! Students begin to work on INDEPENDENT
PRACTICE worksheet "The meaning of Logarithms" while the homework is
checked. Then, review of solutions to homework. Any one
receiving a HOMEWORK SLIP is to have it signed and returned tomorrow.
Assign: Exercises from LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS AS INVERSES # 1 - 5
February 27, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Complete Problem of the Day #18. Begin Discussion of Solving
Exponential Equations using Logarithms. Assign: "Reteaching 8-5" # 1-12
Geometry: Complete Problem of the Day # 22. Begin Discussion of section 5-3
with Power Point.
Pre Calculus: Review solutions to Post Quiz Assignment. Discuss Exponential
and Logarithmic equations with flipchart (beginning logs) complete
examples 1 - 3 together along with Check Understanding # 1 & 2 Students
complete Check Understanding #3 for homework.
February 24, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Quiz #3. Post Quiz Assignment "Practice 8-3" # 1-53 odd
(omit 29)
Geometry: Quiz #3. Post Quiz Assignment : Page 246 # 1 - 6 with FULLY
LABELED diagrams!
Pre Calculus: Quiz #3. Post Quiz Assignment: Read, Analyze and Copy notes
from the BACK board. Then complete the exercises on the Promethean
Board.
February 23, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Review solutions to homework.
Students complete "Practice 8-3" # 2 - 52 even
Geometry: Theorem Review flipchart section 5 - 2
Pre Calculus: Review homework. Students complete
Worksheet "Practice 9-1" # 19-24 & 27-32
February 22, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Examples 2 & 3 (Properties of logarithms)
Worksheet "Reteaching 8-3" # 1 - 21
Geometry: Memorize the Triangle Midsegment Theorem.
Complete page 254 # 55 - 63
Pre Calculus: Begin Inverse Variations. Students complete
Worksheet "Practice 9-1" # 1 - 14(as viewed from the IWB)
February 21, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Continue properties of Exponential functions with Example #3
Students finish Example #4 for Homework.
Geometry: Continue review of Worksheet "Practice 5-2". Assign: Page 251
#1 - 4 & 8 - 11 with FULLY labeled diagrams!
Pre Calculus: Finish workingon "Practice 2-3 # 1 - 15" then students show
solutions on the board.
February 17, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Discuss Exponential Models. Power point examples 1 & 2
graphing exponential functions and writing equations of exponential
graphs. Homework: Finish Example #2
Geometry: Check Students' notebooks for homework assignment 5-2. Review
solutions and proper labeling methods for exercises # 1 - 10. Students
finish #11 - 21 for homework.
Pre Calculus: Presentation Pro Power Point # 2-3 examples of direct
variation. Students complete worksheet "Practice 2 - 3 " 1 - 5" (Note
that the worksheet is unavailable on TeacherWeb so if absent you MUST
see me in homeroom on Tuesday Morning)
February 16, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: COLLECTED WORKSHEET 2A.5 AND GRADED AS A POP QUIZ. IF YOU
WERE ABSENT TODAY....YOU NEED TO BRING IT TO ME IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!!!
Students complete worksheet "Reteaching 8-2"
Geometry: COLLECTED WORKSHEET 3-1 Practice AND GRADED AS A POP QUIZ. IF YOU
WERE ABSENT TODAY....YOU NEED TO BRING IT TO ME IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!!!
Students completed worksheet #Practice 5-2"
Pre Calculus:
February 15, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Trigonometry Worksheet 2a.5 (given on 12/21/11) needs to be
completed CORRECTLY
Geometry:Worksheet 3-1 PRACTICE
Pre Calculus: Worksheet "Practice 9-4" needs to be reviewed and completed
CORRECTLY
February 14, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Substitute gave the wrong worksheet
Geometry: Worksheet 3-1 PRACTICE
Pre Calculus:Substitute gave the wrong worksheet
February 13, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Review Exercises # 2 - 4 From "Simplifying Trig
Expressions" worksheet. Return quizzes from Friday; students make
corrections and hand in before end of period.
Geometry: Review 1st page of the DAILY NOTETAKING GUIDE 5-2 that was assigned
of Friday. Class completed Additional Examples A & B. Memorize 4
Theorems on the page for homework.
Pre Calculus: Return quizzes and organize Blue Portfolios
February 10, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Quiz #2; post quiz assignment: "Simplifying Trig
Expressions" Practice Exercises # 1 - 4
Geometry: Quiz #2; post quiz assignment: Daily Notetaking
Guide : Section 5 - 2
Pre Calculus: Quiz #2
February 09, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Return Quiz #1 & Pop Quiz to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.
Geometry: Return Quiz #1 & Pop Quiz to prepare for tomorrow's quiz
Pre Calculus: Return Quiz #1 & Pop Quiz to prepare for tomorrow's quiz and
then the following practice quiz
http://www.maths.uq.edu.au/courses/MATH1050/2009/MATH1050_T9_COMPLEXNUMBERS_Q1
/MATH1050_T9_Complex_Numbers_Quiz%201.html
February 08, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Review "Simplifying Trig Expressions" Worksheet Class
Exercises # 1 - 8. Continue discussion with flipchart "EQUIVALENT TRIG
EXPRESSIONS"
Geometry: Proof Practice Isosceles Triangle Theorem 1 & 2
and Proof Practice #3 (CPCTC)
Pre Calculus: End discussion of Complex Numbers with Dividing (Use
flipchart : Complex numbers end of multiplying & then dividing).
Assign: Page 55 # 2 - 46 even
February 07, 2012 Tuesday ACT 80 -- REPORT CARDS/PARENT CONFERENCES
Math Topics 12:Review solutions to "Fundamental Trig Identities" Practice
Exercises # 1 - 8. On the worksheet "Simplifying Trig Expressions"
Complete 1 from each section together. Students complete the remainder
for classwork and homework.
Geometry: (PERIOD 3 ONLY). Study Island Activity with Promethean Clickers
Pre Calculus: (NO CLASS TODAY)
February 06, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Review "Fundamental Trig Identities" # 3 - 8. Complete # 9 &
10 together and then assign: "Fundamental Trig Identities" Practice
Exercises # 1 - 8
Geometry: POD # 21. Students complete worksheet "Practice 4-5" # 1 - 9 and
20 - 22
Pre Calculus: Unannounced Quiz #2. Review solutions to Unannounced Quiz
questions afterwards.
February 03, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Review Pythagorean Identities, Reciprocal Identities, Ratio
Identities AND Ratios. Complete Worksheet "Fundamental Trig Identities"
Class Exercises # 1 & 2 together. Assignment: Worksheet "Fundamental
Trig Identities" Class Exercises # 3 - 8
Geometry: POD # 20. Continue notes from Powerpoint 4-5. Assign: page 213 #
7 - 9
Pre Calculus: Continue video on Multiplying Complex Numbers. Begin
PowerPoint (Presentation Pro 5-6)
Go to LINKS page of this TeacherWeb for a direct link to the video if
you wish to view it again.
February 02, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12:begin discussion of "FUNDAMENTAL TRIG IDENTITIES" with
examples # 1 - 4. (flipchart)
Geometry: Review Kuta Software worksheet. Begin discussion of next topic
sectopm 4-5.
Pre Calculus: Begin discussion of COMPLEX NUMBERS.
Powers of i video: http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?
title=Multiplying_Complex_Numbers&video_id=121676
Go to LINKS page of this TeacherWeb for a direct link to the video if
you wish to view it again.
February 01, 20120 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: QUIZ #1
Geometry: QUIZ #1. Post Quiz Assignment: Kuta Software Worksheet SSS, SAS,
ASA & AAS Congruence. (All in notebook!)
Pre Calculus: QUIZ #1
January 31, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Graphing review exercises from IWB. If time allows, begin
discussion of "FUNDAMENTAL TRIG IDENTITIES" with examples # 1 - 4.
Geometry: POD #19 Continue notes including Examples 3 & 4. Assignment: page
189 #1 - 4 and # 8 - 11. Page 197 # 1 - 7 and #9 - 11
Pre Calculus: Unannounced Quiz #1
January 30, 2012 Monday
All Classes sign "Student Responsibilities" paper today.
Math Topics 12: 1st complete remaining item from Friday. Review in class.
Geometry: POD # 18 Continue powerpoint of 4-2 with examples (1 & 2)
Pre Calculus: Review Page 42 # 56 - 58
January 27, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Review Green Book assignment from last Friday 01/20/12. Page
761 Class Exercises #1-9 AND Practice Exercises #3-6 & 9 – 14.
Administer Unannounced Quiz #1. (Ran out of time for pop quiz ... it
will be administered on Monday.)
Geometry: Begin powerpoint discussion of next section 4-2.
Pre Calculus: POD # ??? . Review POD and solutions to Thursday's homework.
Today's assignment page 42 # 56 - 58
January 26, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Review solutions to Worksheet 2g Section 2 # 1 - 18.
Students complete the remainder of Section 2 and then place solutions on
the board.
Geometry: POD #16. Review POD and solutions to Wednesday's hw. Then:
UNANNOUNCED QUIZ #1.
Pre Calculus: Continue notes using Presentation Pro examples 3 & 4. Today's
assignment: text pages 41 - 42 #49 - 55
January 25, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Students complete Worksheet 2g. (displayed on IWB not printed
on paper, check HANDOUTS page!!!!!)
Section 1: # 1 - 12 and Section 2 # 1 - 18.
Geometry: POD #15 and full discussion with student participation at IWB. Use
flipchart to review homework from Tuesday. Have students label diagrams
and then place all solutions on board. Today's assignment: Page 184
#38 - 41
Pre Calculus: Begin discussion of Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions
(using Presentation Pro 9-5 Skills You'll need and example 2).
January 24, 2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: POD # 15 with detailed discussion.
Geometry: Review solution to Page 182 Exercises 3 – 12 AND Page 185
Exercises 49 -51. Today's assignment: page 185 # 16 - 23
Pre Calculus: Review solutions to factoring worksheet Side A
January 23, 2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: No class Act 80 Day
Geometry: Period 5 & 7 complete Crossword Puzzle
Pre Calculus: Period 6 Factoring worksheet Side B. (Period 8 Senior Class Mtg)
January 20, 2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Page 761 Class Exercises #1-9 AND Practice Exercises #3-6 &
9 – 14 (on graph paper and then staple or tape into notebook)
Geometry: Page 182 Exercises 3 – 12 AND Page 185 Exercises 49 -51
Pre Calculus: complete FACTORING WORKSHEET side a in NOTEBOOK
January 19, 2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Class activity: Graph y = cos 4x and y = sin 2x using the 5 x-
coordinates from the "normal" cornerstone points. Discuss the amplitude
and period of each graph. Afterwards, look for a connection between the
coefficient of x in the equation and the period of the final graph.
Geometry: Power Point section 4 - 1 with examples.
Pre Calculus:
January 18, 2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: final homework/participation check
Geometry: final homework/participation check
Pre Calculus: final homework/participation check
January 17,2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Possible Unannounced Quiz!
Geometry: QUARTER 2 TEST
Pre Calculus: QUARTER 2 TEST
January 13,2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: QUARTER 2 TEST
Geometry: Periods 5 & 7 notecard completion. All Geometry classes: In class
Extra Credit Opportunity
Pre Calculus: Notecard completion.
January 12,2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Prepare for Quarterly Assessment Tomorrow
Geometry: Quarterly Assessment postponed until Tuesday 01/17/12
Pre Calculus: Quarterly Assessment postponed until Tuesday 01/17/12
January 11,2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Continue review for Quarter Test
Geometry: Continue review for Quarter Test
Pre Calculus: Possible Unannounced Quiz!
http://www.kutasoftware.com/FreeWorksheets/Alg2Worksheets/Rational%
20Expressions.pdf
http://www.kutasoftware.com/FreeWorksheets/Alg2Worksheets/Rational%
20Expressions.pdf
January 10,2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Begin Review exercises in preparation for Quarter 2 Test on
Friday (can be found on handouts page)
Geometry: Quarter 2 Review A
Pre Calculus: Quarter 2 Review A
January 09,2012 Monday
Math Topics 12: Green Text Page 25 Class Exercises # 1 - 10
Geometry: Text page 690 # 1 - 6; # 7 - 16 draw and highlight a new diagram
for each; # 17 - 19 also draw and highlight a new diagram for each
Pre Calculus: Green Book page 469 Capsule Review # 1 - 6; page 475 Capsule
Review # 1 - 6
January 06,2012 Friday
Math Topics 12: Possible Unannounced Quiz! Together review the change of
period to the sine and cosine functios using WS 2d. Teams complete
Topics 12 Trigonometry Worksheet 2e and complete for homework.
Geometry: Possible Unannounced Quiz! Review solutions the Thursday's homework.
Begin Powerpoint review of Conditional Statements.
Pre Calculus: Unannounced Quiz!
January 05,2012 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz! Teams complete Topics 12
Trigonometry Worksheet 2d and place solutions on IWB.
Geometry: Unannounced Quiz! TODAY'S assignment:Page 150 Mixed
Review #71 - 73 & 80 - 86
Pre Calculus: Class Activity: Complete Daily Notetaking Guide worksheet from
Lesson 9-4 together. Students complete Practice 9-4 # 17 - 39 odd for
homework.
January 04,2012 Wednesday
Math Topics 12:POD #14 Graph the equation y = 0.25sinx from -2pi to 2pi.
Graph the equation y = cosx using values from previously completed
worksheet. Discuss the 5 CORNERSTONE points of the cosine function.
Have the cornerstone points of sine and cosine memorized for tomorrow.
Geometry: Review solutions and answers from the assignment from Tuesday
12/20/11 Page 147 # 16 - 21 ,# 47 - 49
Pre Calculus: Begin discussion of multiplying & dividing rational
expressions. Use power point demonstration. Assign: Page 41 # 19 - 41 odd
January 03,2012 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Organization of Portfolios
Geometry: Organization of Portfolios
Pre Calculus: Organization of Portfolios
December 22,2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Students work in groups to complete Worksheet 2c.5.
Geometry:POD #13 Review solutions to POD and then Students participate in
Unannounced Quiz #2
Pre Calculus: Continue working on Practice 9-4 # 1 - 16 (on handouts page and
due for January 3, 2011). Students participate in Pop Quiz #2
December 21,2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: As a class activity, complete chart for the equation
y = 2sinx and discuss how the Coefficient in front of the sine function
affects the AMPLITUDE of the graph and make a graph of the equation
y = 2sinx using onlyl the 5 "CORNERSTONE" points. Students graph
y = 3sinx and correct before end of class.
Geometry: Homework/Participation NOTEBOOK quiz. Assign: "Daily Notetaking
Guide Lesson 3-4" worksheet package. Please complete this assignment ON
the worksheet paper and NOT in your notebook.
Pre Calculus: Review solutions to Tuesday's assignment.
Assign: Practice 9-4 Worksheet 1 - 5
December 20,2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: POD #13 Using Worksheet 2b & 2c (previously completed by
students)
demonstrate the graphs of y = sin x and y = cos x. Discuss
the "CORNERSTONE" points and have students memorize them for Wednesday.
Geometry: POD #12 Review solutions to Page 147 # 1 - 7 & # 11 - 15
Assign Page 147 # 16 - 21 & # 47 - 49
Pre Calculus:Continue discussion from Monday. Use "Rational Expressions"
power point. Review solutions to Monday's assignment.
Assign Page 41 # 1 - 7
December 19,2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: Continue video lesson at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D80jho7zCYw .
Review solutions to # 25 - 30 and have students complete # 31 - 36 with
review before the end of the period.
Geometry: Power point demonstration of section 3-4 the Polygon Angle Sum
Theorem. Assign: Page 147 # 1 - 7 & # 11 - 15
Pre Calculus: Begin discussion of Simplifying Rational Expressions using
powerpoint and IWB. (Flipchart: "Rational Expressions, simplified)
Student Assignment: Page 41 # 7 - 18.
December 16, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: Quiz #3. Post Quiz: Video(s) on symmetry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D80jho7zCYw
For Monday: Complete # 25 - 30 on current worksheet and make 3 copies
(according to printed directions)of the figures in exercises #31 - 36 in
preparation for Monday's activity.
Geometry: Quiz #3.
Pre Calculus 12:Quiz #3.
December 15, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Collect research assignment. Review exercises #9-12. Discuss
results of research assignment. Assign: Trigonometry Worksheet #2a
exercises #13 - 24 and prepare for tomorrow's quiz.
Geometry: POD #11 Review solutions to Kuta software worksheet "Classifying
Triangles."
Pre Calculus: Students complete factoring of "trinomial-type" problems from
board. See handouts "Factoring for calculus" document
December 14, 2011 Wednesday ACT 80 EARLY DISMISSAL
Math Topics 12: ***Class not held today***
Geometry: Periods 5 & 7 only Kutasoftware worksheet # 1 - 12 using
appropriate rulers and protractors.
Pre Calculus: Review solutions to Tuesday's assignment. Continue
flipchart "Factoring for Calculus". Assign page 35 # 33 & 34
December 13, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: POD #12 Complete last video(time ran out on Tuesday) Assign:
Trigonometry Worksheet #2a exercises 1 - 6
Review exercises 1 - 6. Complete #7 together. Assignment: Trigonometry
Worksheet #2a exercises # 9 - 12 AND complete the following research
assignment ANSWER THE QUESTION : "How do we determine if a function is
even, odd or neither?" please have this on loose leaf paper prepared to
hand in at the beginning of the next class
meeting
Geometry: Review # 1 - 6. Assign: pages 134 - 135 # 7 - 11 (for Period 3
only ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Kutasoftware Worksheet # 1 - 12)
Pre Calculus: Text pages 34 - 35 #5GCF, 6GCF, 29D2S, 30D2S, 31D2S, 32D2S,
December 12, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: Review Example #2 fromt the 45 degree angle discussion. Use
ActiveInspire Flipchart to begin discussion of function, periodic
function, and period of a periodic function (videos included).
Geometry: Collect Lesson 3-3 Daily notetaking guide. Begin discussion of 3-3
with powerpoint presentation. Assign: pages 134 - 135 # 1 - 6 (draw
and label your own diagram for 4 & 5)
Pre Calculus:Begin discussion of "Factoring for Calculus" using
ActiveInspire Flipchart
December 09, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: Quiz #2 (quarter 2) Post Quiz: Discuss the values of x,y and
r for a 45 degree angle. Also, students complete chart of values for
the graph y = sin x (hand out not included on HANDOUTS page so you must
see me in homeroom to get it.)
Geometry: Quiz #2 (quarter 2) Post Quiz: Students complete Lesson 3-3 Daily
Notetaking Guide to be completed and handed in at the beginning of class
on Monday.
Pre Calculus 12: 3 problem review before quiz. Then, Quiz #2 (quarter 2)
December 08, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz #1. Reveal the answers to the edHelper
worksheet (this worksheet and its answers are available on the HANDOUTS
PAGE)
Geometry: Practice Quiz Day
Pre Calculus 12: 10 factoring review exercises.
December 07, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12 : Finalize the review of the solutions to the 8 problems from
Monday. Then students participate in the following exercise online:
Flashcard review http://quizlet.com/7482265/trig-functions-
of-special-angles-flash-cards/
Geometry: Unannounced Quiz #1
Pre Calculus 12: Unannounced Quiz #1
December 06, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Review exercises # 1 - 3 from Monday's homework. Students
should re-do # 4 - 8 for homework tonight. Administered NOTEBOOK QUIZ
letters A - D.
Geometry: Students work in groups to complete edHelper worksheet "Parallel
Lines and Transversals review" (completely in notebook as per our usual
routine)
December 05, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: Review discussion of 60 degree trig functions (began last
week) and continue with examples. Students complete 8 Practice Problems
from Interactive White Board.
Geometry: Using IWB discuss solutions to worksheet from Friday "Proving
Lines Parallel" up to and including #1k
December 02, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: Class Discussion of material from Green Book including all
examples pages 73 - 75. Assignment: Worksheet "Ed Helper exact values
of 6 trig functions # 1 - 10 .
Geometry: Students work in groups to complete worksheet "Proving Lines
Parallel". Worksheet is completed in notebook (standard procedure)
Pre Calculus 12: Students volunteer at the board to display solutions to
Thursday's assignment.
December 01, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Green Algebra 2 Text book pages 73 - 75. READ examples.
Complete Practice Exercises #1 - 12 on Loose Leaf Paper. Show a check
for EACH solution. HINT: There should be 2 answers for each problem.
HAND IN AT THE END OF CLASS.
Geometry: Green Algebra 2 Text pages 25 - 26. Complete on Loose Leaf:
#9,10, 13, 14, 17, 18 & 19. Solve each and then show a check that
proves your solution is correct. HAND IN AT THE END OF CLASS.
Pre Calculus 12: Green Algebra 2 Text page 278 on loose leaf. Complete
exercises # 1 - 22. HAND IN AT THE END OF CLASS.
November 30, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Green Algebra 2 Book page 746 # 1 - 8; page 740 class
Exercises # 1 - 14.
Geometry: continue ... Text page 121 "Mixed Review" #42-50; use green
lesson numbers to look up information that you may have forgotten
Pre Calculus 12: Green Book page 472 # 2 - 26 even
November 29, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Begin discuss of trig functions of 60 degree angle.
Geometry: Text page 121 "Mixed Review" #42-50; use green lesson numbers to
look up information that you may have forgotten.
Pre Calculus 12: Worksheet "Dividing Polynomials" # 2 - 20 even using long
division (you received this worksheet in early/mid November)
November 23, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12:
Geometry:
Pre Calculus 12:
November 22, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: POD # 10 ; Discuss trig functions of special angle such as
30 degrees.
Geometry: Quarterly Test as directed by the School Administration.
Pre Calculus 12: Power Point "Factor Completely" Assignment: Green Book page
283 # 18 - 24 even
November 21, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: POD #9. Continue discussion finding the trig functions of
quadrantal angles. Use Example 1: -1080 degrees. Example 2: 990
degrees. Example 3: -540 degrees and Example 4: 810 degrees.
Geometry: Students organize portfolios. Review selected exercises from
Quarter #1 Test together (students take notes in notebook)
Pre Calculus 12: Quiz #1 ... Day 2 (Friday's classes were too short)
November 18, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: Quarter 2 Quiz #1
Geometry: Quarter 2 Quiz #1
Pre Calculus 12: Quarter 2 Quiz #1
November 17, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Students complete Trigonometry Topics WS 1B: Section 1 # 1 -
12 and Section 2 # 1 & #2
Geometry: POD #9. Teams create a Practice Quiz in preparation for
tomorrow's quiz. The PQ should contain 8 questions from section 3-1 and
3-2. Each member of the team will contribute to writing the questions
and then each member will complete the PQ for Homework. If EVERY member
of the team completes the assignment and hands in a completed quiz
BEFORE the actual quiz on Friday, then the team members will each be
eligible for extra credit points.
Pre Calculus 12: POD #6. Teams create a Practice Quiz in preparation for
tomorrow's quiz. The PQ should contain 5 questions from section 3-1 and
3-2. Each member of the team will contribute to writing the questions
and then each member will complete the PQ for Homework. If EVERY member
of the team completes the assignment and hands in a completed quiz
BEFORE the actual quiz on Friday, then the team members will each be
eligible for extra credit points.
November 16, 2011 Wednesday ***** Act 80 Periods 1 - 4 only *****
Math Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz (Quarter 2) #1; after quiz students
organize portfolio papers from Quarter 1 and staple together.
Geometry: Period 3 Only: Notes that were given to other classes On November
14, 2011 (period 3 missed due to Gino Merli presentation)
Pre Calculus 12: No class
November 15, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Continue working on Trigonometry Worksheet #12. Notes on
Quadrantal angles and complete 1 additional example.
Geometry: Complete and then discuss POD #8 . Complete and then discuss
exercise with segment DV as an angle bisector.
Pre Calculus 12: Green Text page 472 # 1 - 15 odd
November 14, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: No Class *** Gino Merli *** presentation
Geometry: Discussion on using a protractor to measure angles. Students
complete worksheet "USING A PROTRACTOR"
Pre Calculus 12: Notebook quiz A & quiz B
November 11, 2011 Friday ****** School Closed ******
Math Topics 12:
Geometry:
Pre Calculus 12:
November 10, 2011 Thursday ****** Parent Conferences ******
Math Topics 12:
Geometry:
Pre Calculus 12:
November 09, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Continue working on Trigonometry Topics WS #1a. Discuss the
RECIPROCAL functions & the CO-FUNCTIONS. Complete #12 and an additional
problem like @12.
Geometry: Review square root problems, segment addition problem, distance
between 2 points problem
Pre Calculus 12: Finish Video at :http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?
video_id=161195&title=Polynomial_Synthetic_Division_KORNCAST&vpkey=
Then, video at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZoMz1Cy1T4
November 08, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: POD #8 A & B. Continue working on Trigonometry Topics WS #1A
Geometry: In Class Extra Credit Opportunity
Pre Calculus 12:Take notes on videos of Long Division.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnhI57usEQg (North Dakota dude)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kze8jlVg13U (woman with quiet voice)
Begin discussion of Synthetic Division
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?
video_id=161195&title=Polynomial_Synthetic_Division_KORNCAST&vpkey=
(korncast)
November 07, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: Begin Working on Trigonometry Topics WS #1A as a collective
activity.
Geometry: Discussion today includes review topics for Quarterly Test:
Absolute Value problems & Sequence problems.
Pre Calculus 12: POD #5 and review of page 467 from Green Book
November 04, 2011 Friday *** Pep Rally ***
Math Topics 12:
Geometry:
Pre Calculus 12:
November 03, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Complete SAT Blitz #1 and #2
Geometry: POD #7. Memorize Postulates and Theorems from sections 3-1 & 3-2
Pre Calculus 12: Continue with lesson on dividing polynomials (binomial
divisor)Assign: Green Book page 467 #9 - 14
November 02, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: SAT Blitz #1 (exercises to prepare for this week's SAT test)
Geometry: POD #6. Assign: page 125 Check Understanding #4
Pre Calculus 12: POD #4 Continue notes on division of polynomials. Use
flipchart "dividing" to complete extra practice with monomial divisior
and to begin polynomial divisor.
November 01, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: SAT Blitz #1 (exercises to prepare for this week's SAT test)
Geometry: pages 125-126 #1-15 & 18,19
Pre Calculus 12: Dividing Polynomials (monomial diviso) worksheet # 1 - 19
ODD only.
October 31, 2011 Monday *** Senior Halloween Parade*** Act 80:Periods 5 - 8
Math Topics 12: No class scheduled for today
Geometry: Periods 5 & 7: pages 125-126 #1-15 & 18,19
October 27, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: Problem of the Day & Unannounced quiz #5
Geometry: Unannounced quiz #5
Pre Calculus 12:Unannounced quiz #5
October 26, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Unannounced quiz #4
Geometry: Unannounced quiz #4
Pre Calculus 12: Unannounced quiz #4
October 21, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Unannounced quiz #3
Geometry: Unannounced quiz #3. Assignment: Page 118 #5-7 & #11-13
Pre Calculus 12: Unannounced quiz #3. Students place solutions to Tuesday's
assignment on the board.
October 25, 2011 Tuesday QUIZ MAKE UP DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS *************
Math Topics 12: work on worksheet "Grid Ins 05"
Geometry: Assignment Page 118 # 1 - 4... new diagram for each
question...with the transversal and the 2 "other" lines highlighted for
each.
Pre Calculus 12: Green Book page 670 # 2 - 20 even
October 24, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: Personal Whiteboard Activity as review of Friday's test.
Geometry:
Pre Calculus 12:
October 21, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: TEST
Geometry: TEST
Pre Calculus 12: TEST
October 21, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: TEST
Geometry: TEST
Pre Calculus 12: TEST
October 20, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Complete Problem of the Day (some students dismissed to
attend College Fair in Multi-purpose room)
Geometry: Complete Problem of the Day #5. Students continue to review
previous quizzes to prepare Practice Tests due tomorrow.
Pre Calculus 12: Problem of the Day #2. Students continue to review
previous quizzes to prepare Practice Tests due tomorrow.
October 19, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: POD #5.
Geometry: Review page 100 assignment from Monday using IWB.
Pre Calculus 12:Problem of the Day #1. Students continue to review
previous quizzes to prepare Practice Tests due Friday.
October 18, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: POD #4. Return previous quizzes for review before this
week's test. Announce QUIZ MAKE UP DATE October 25, 2011 (for anyone
who did not make up a quiz)
Geometry: POD #4 Return previous quizzes for review before this week's test.
Announce QUIZ MAKE UP DATE October 25, 2011 (for anyone who did not make
up a quiz) See Note Below*
Pre Calculus 12: UNannounced Quiz #2. Return previous quizzes for review
before this week's test.
Announce QUIZ MAKE UP DATE October 25, 2011 (for anyone who did not make
up a quiz)See Note Below*
*Note to Geometry and Pre Calculus
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Evenings:
PRACTICE for the test!
Create your own Practice TestS!
Use TeacherWeb Classwork/Homework page
Use quiz questions that you copied
After 10 minutes...take your practce test
check your practice test with your notebook
Hand in your practice tests on Friday.
October 17, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: Review instructions for grid in type questions. Review Grid
Ins worksheet 04 # 1 - 7 Unannounced Quiz #2
Geometry: Finish discussion of Section 2-5 with last example. Unannounced
Quiz #2. Assignment: page 100 # 1-5 (need to draw the diagram only 1
time); #6-9(need a labeled diagram for EACH problem); #10-18 (need to
draw the diagram only 1 time); #20-22 (label the proper diagram for each
problem).
Pre Calculus 12: Begin discussion of THE BINOMIAL THEOREM. Using
(presentation pro) power point complete CHECK SKILLS YOU'LL NEED #1-3
and EXAMPLES # 1 - 3.
October 15, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: Review yesterday's pop quiz. Class discussion (review) of
worksheets "Analyzing SAT problems #1a" & "Area of Shaded Regions
Algebra 1" Assign: Use your highlighter to find and highlight important
area on the "SAT Grid-In Instruction Sheet" and complete "SAT grid ins
practice test 04 # 1 - 7 in your notebook.
Geometry: Review yesterday's pop quiz. Continue notes of section 2-5
Examples 1 - 4.
Pre Calculus 12: Students participate at the IWB to fill in missing pieces
to the solutions of Thursday's assignment (Power point titled Green Book
Page 268
October 14, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: UNANNOUNCED QUIZ #1
Geometry: UNANNOUNCED QUIZ #1
Pre Calculus 12: UNANNOUNCED QUIZ #1;
Assignment: Green Book page 268 #36 - 44 even
October 13, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Review diagram on worksheet "Analyzing #1a"
Geometry: 10th Grade was testing in the cafeteria for the PSAT's today
Pre Calculus 12: Green book page 263 Exercises #21, 25, 29 & 33
October 12, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Begin discussion of Analyzing SAT math problems with Power
Point. Students complete exercise on Slide #7 for homework.
Geometry: POD #3
Pre Calculus 12:
October 11, 2011 Monday***********COLUMBUS DAY OBSERVED, NO CLASSES***********
Math Topics 12:
Geometry:
Pre Calculus 12:
October 07, 2011 Friday ***********INSERVICE TODAY, NO CLASSES***********
Math Topics 12:
Geometry:
Pre Calculus 12:
October 06, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: QUIZ #3
Geometry: QUIZ #3
Pre Calculus 12: QUIZ #3
October 05, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Students complete Worksheets "Analyzing Data" 1a and 1b
Geometry: Students participate in IWB activity. Students are called in a
random order to complete diagrams, work and find solutions to last
night's homework.
Pre Calculus 12: Students participate in IWB activity. Students are called
in a random order to complete diagrams, work and find solutions to last
night's homework.
October 04, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Review solutions to worksheet Mapping 1b #5-10. Solutions
are available on the HANDOUTS page for review.
Geometry: POD #2. Review Page 30 #27 & 28.
Assign: page 32 #70-72 and #75-78
Pre Calculus 12:
October 03, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: Discussion of solutions and work to Mapping 1B
worksheet # 1 - 4. Students review solutions to remainder of worksheet
in teams.
Geometry: Continue power point discussion of section 1 - 4 including Angle
Addition Postulate, Segment Bisector and Angle Bisector.
Assign: page 30 # 27 & 28
Pre Calculus 12: Begin discussion of polynomials. Included in the discussion
are writing in standard form, classifying according to degree,
classifying according to number of terms, adding and subtracting.
Assign: PURPLE TEXT page 304 # 33 - 45 worked out cooperatively in
teams.
September 30, 2011 Friday HOMECOMING PEP RALLY TODAY
Math Topics 12: Return & Review Quiz #1 (notebook quiz to replace 9/9/11)
Geometry: Return & Review Quiz #1 (notebook quiz to replace 9/9/11)
Pre Calculus 12: Return & Review Quiz #1 (notebook quiz to replace 9/9/11)
September 29, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Team White Board Activity. Students use personal white board
at table to complete items as directed by instructor. There were no
notes taken during this activity.
Geometry: Team White Board Activity. Students use personal white board
at table to complete items as directed by instructor. There were no
notes taken during this activity.
Pre Calculus 12: Team White Board Activity. Students use personal white
board at table to complete items as directed by instructor. There were
no notes taken during this activity.
September 28, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: SPECIAL notebook quiz which replaces Quiz #1 that was to be
administered on September 9, 2011. (100 pts)
Geometry: SPECIAL notebook quiz which replaces Quiz #1 that was to be
administered on September 9, 2011. (100 pts)
Pre Calculus 12: SPECIAL notebook quiz which replaces Quiz #1 that was to be
administered on September 9, 2011. (100 pts)
September 27, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Notes on the following : a) Class procedures for missed
quizzes b) procedures for unannounced quizzes c) student & parent
responsibilities for checking Progress Book d)procedures for regular
notebook quizzes e) reminder about the Cumulative Test at the End of
each Quarter.
QUIZ #2 post-quiz review
Geometry: Notes on the following : a) Class procedures for missed
quizzes b) procedures for unannounced quizzes c) student & parent
responsibilities for checking Progress Book d)procedures for regular
notebook quizzes e) reminder about the Cumulative Test at the End of
each Quarter.
QUIZ #2 post-quiz review
Pre Calculus 12: Notes on the following : a) Class procedures for missed
quizzes b) procedures for unannounced quizzes c) student & parent
responsibilities for checking Progress Book d)procedures for regular
notebook quizzes e) reminder about the Cumulative Test at the End of
each Quarter.
QUIZ #2 post-quiz review
September 26, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: Students complete worksheet "Math Topics 12 SAT Mapping
Problems #1B in notebook. You must use a MINIMUM of 2 mapping
strategies per exercise. You must LIST the mapping strategies you used.
Geometry:
Pre Calculus 12:
September 23, 2011 Friday QUIZ IN ALL CLASSES !
Math Topics 12: QUIZ
Geometry: QUIZ
Pre Calculus 12: QUIZ
September 22, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Problem of the Day #3...First STATE the mapping strategies
you will use in the solution to the problem that follows. EXPLAIN why
you are using them. Then SOLVE:
The vertices of rectangle ABCD are A
(-1,0), B(2,0), C(s, t), and D(-1,4). How long is diagonal AC?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5
Complete Review of solutions to SAT Practice I. QUIZ FRIDAY
Geometry:
Pre Calculus 12: Class Discussion of "RATIONAL EXPONENTS" worksheet. QUIZ
FRIDAY
September 21, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Review solutions to Comcept Review I. Begin discussion of
solutions to SAT Practice I
Geometry: Begin discussion of review to solutions to pages 29 & 30
assignment.
Pre Calculus 12: Period 6 Assignment-Green Book page 573 Practice Exercises #
1 - 16 (Copy of this can be found on the HANDOUTS page of this
TeacherWeb.) Review solutions with Power Point.
Period 8- Review solutiosn to page 573.
September 20, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Complete worksheets "Concept Review I and SAT Practice I" in
NOTEBOOK. Students ust utilize at least 1 mapping strategy discussed on
Monday and be prepared to explain the mapping strategy that you used.
Geometry: Students complete pages 29-30 # 1 - 23 cooperatively. (For
questions 5 - 7 please use > < or = to compare the lengths of the
segments)
Pre Calculus 12: Review remaining solutions to "INTEGER EXPONENTS"
worksheet. Begin discussion of RATIONAL EXPONENTS with examples.
Period 8 Assignment: Green Book page 573 Practice Exercises # 1 - 16
(Copy of this can be found on the HANDOUTS page of this TeacherWeb.)
September 19, 2011 Monday
ALL CLASSES: Please note that the quiz scheduled for September 9, 2011 will
now be administered as a NOTEBOOK QUIZ. Please check your notebook and this
teacherweb page to be sure your notebook is entirely up to date including
corrected homework answers that were reviewed in class !
Math Topics 12: Begin discussion of "SAT MAPPING" (POWER POINT FROM THIS
SECTION IS AVAILABLE ON HANDOUTS PAGE OF THIS TEACHERWEB!)
Geometry: Review concepts already covered from section 1-4. Continue
discussion of section 1-4. (POWER POINT FROM THIS SECTION IS AVAILABLE
ON HANDOUTS PAGE OF THIS TEACHERWEB!)
Pre Calculus 12: Review solutions to "INTEGER EXPONENT" worksheet # 33 - 42.
Students work cooperatively on #43 - 52.
September 12, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12
Geometry
Pre Calculus 12:
September 09, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12
Geometry
Pre Calculus 12:
September 08, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12
Geometry
Pre Calculus 12:
September 07, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Students complete Problem of the Day #2. Then, work in
teams to complete the remainder of Diagnostic Test Section 5 review.
Geometry: Complete worksheet Geometry Supplement 1-4 exercises # 1 & 2
together in class with new vocabulary and postulates. Students complete
3 - 5 in teams.
Pre Calculus 12: Review solutions to Tuesday's assignment. Continue working
on "Integer Exponents" worksheet #33 - 42
September 06, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Review solutions to Diagnostic Test Section 5
Geometry: Review solutions to homework worksheet (Practice 1 - 3).
Assign: page 23 Checkpoint Quiz #1 Exercises 4 - 10
Pre Calculus 12: Review solutions to Friday's assignment. Continue working
on "Integer Exponents" Worksheet # 26 - 32
September 02, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: Students complete Diagnostic Test Section 5 with bubble
sheet.
Geometry: Students complete worksheet "Practice 1-3"
#1-6 Copy the original exercise, state whether it is true or false,
explain your answer.
#7-19 Copy a NEW diagram for EVERY exercise, Write out your answer and
Highlight your answers on the diagram
#20 & 21 Follow written instructions provided on sheet to create
diagram.
Pre Calculus 12: Continue power point "Negative & Zero
Exponents" Students work on worksheet "INTEGER EXPONENTS" # 1 - 25 (may
write work and solutions ON the worksheet)
September 01, 2011 Thursday
Math Topics 12: Students complete Problem of the Day #1. Complete review of
strategies and solutions to Diagnostic Test Section 2.
Geometry: Finish Video #6 in classes that ran out of time yesterday.
Students work cooperatively on assignment : Page 19 #11-20 (on
handout). Collect at the end of class.
Pre Calculus 12 Finish worksheet 1-2.12. Begin power point "Negative & Zero
Exponents"
August 31, 2011 Wednesday
Math Topics 12: Continue review of strategies and solutions to Diagnostic
Test Section 2.
Geometry: Review solutions to homework. Begin discussion of Planes, Parallel
lines, skew lines, parallel planes. Show videos 4 & 5.
Pre Calculus 12: Class Activity to complete worksheet 1-2.12
August 30, 2011 Tuesday
Math Topics 12: Continue review of strategies and solution to Diagnostic
Test Section 2.
Geometry: Students complete Problem of the Day #1. Review solution. In
class discussion of Example 1-3.1 (flipchart). Students work in groups
on page 19 # 1-9.
Pre Calculus 12: Students participate at IWB using activity (flipchart)
titled " Classify Complex Numbers " as review of some commonly confused
categories. Class Assignment: Page 13 # 9-26
August 29, 2011 Monday
Math Topics 12: Discuss the Visual & Audio organization method of
notetaking. Begin to review strategies and solutions to Diagnostic Test
Section 2.
Geometry: Complete discussion of Geomtery Quiz -- Review Topics Activity from
Friday. Discuss the Visual & Audio organization method of
notetaking. Students use this method during the 3 videos presented in
class. URL's to the videos are available on the HANDOUTS page of this
teacherweb.
Pre Calculus 12: Students show solutions to Friday's assignment (worksheet 1-
1.12) using the IWB. Students continue with the assignment section II.
August 26, 2011 Friday
Math Topics 12: Students complete timed diagonistic SAT test section 2. Use
bubble sheets to appropriately signify final answer. This test is 25
minutes. After the test, teams review solutions to each of the
questions. Teams should work cooperatively to arrive at a TEAM answer to
each.
Geometry: Students complete worksheet "Geometry Quiz Review Topics" with
teams in class. Review solutions together with instructor.
Pre Calculus 12: Begin discussion & notes on COMPLEX NUMBER SYSTEM. In
class activity: complete worksheet
August 25, 2011 Thursday
WELCOME BACK! It's going to be a GREAT year!
Math Topics 12
Geometry
Pre Calculus 12
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/toc_vol6.html
June 10, 2011 FRIDAY
Algebra 2: TEST (All material from 4th quarter, beginning on April 20, 2011
Factoring completely, simplifying rational expressions, identifying
restrictions, multiplying & dividing rational expressions, adding &
subtracting rational expressions)
June 9, 2011 THURSDAY
Algebra 2:
June 8, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Algebra 2: Presentation Pro examples of subtracting Rational Expressions
using double-sided notes style.
June 7, 2011 TUESDAY
Algebra 2: Assign: Green Text page 325 # 7, 9, 12, 17 & 28
June 6, 2011 MONDAY
Algebra 2: Presentation Pro 2 examples of adding rational expressions.
Assignment: Purple Text page 507 # 10 - 15
June 3, 2011 FRIDAY
Algebra 2: Students watch video (URL also found at the bottom of my LINKS
PAGE) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omv7Di2o8-Y
Students are instructed to take notes in the following fashion:
*fold notebook paper in half lengthwise
*on the LEFT half of the page, write down what the instructor WRITES
*on the RIGHT half of the page, write down the important explanation
that the instructor as the instructor SPEAKS.
Class watches the same video twice and then compares the double-sided notes
to the notes that I have from the same video.
June 2, 2011 THURSDAY
Algebra 2:
June 1, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: All incomplete work is due!
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus: All incomplete work is due!
May 31, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: FINAL EXAM
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus: FINAL EXAM
May 24, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Collcet Notebooks (from May 20th) Students complete "Normal
Distributions Exercises" 9 - 16 on loose leaf paper. "Homework i"
Algebra 2: Students complete POD a - c (class needed detailed help!)
Pre-Calculus: Students place work and solutions from Monday's assignment on
the board. Volunteers place work from "Ellipses Exercises" # 18 - 22.
(purple text)
May 23, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Class Activity ... Title: "Normal Distributions Exercises" # 1 - 8
Algebra 2: Review with students detailed work for Purple Text page 501 # 1 -
6. Students complete (or review previously completed work) from Green
Text assigned on Friday.
Pre-Calculus: Discuss Standard Form of the Equation of an ellipse. Use
Examples 1 & 2 (green book) Assign: page 531 CLASS EXERCISES 1 - 6
May 20, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Students complete "Normal Distributions 1" Worksheet. Follow
instructions EXACTLY!
Algebra 2: Purple Text page 501 # 1 - 6
Green Text page 315 # 1 - 12
Follow ALL instructions including the restrictions!
Pre-Calculus: Green Text page 518 # 1 - 18
May 19, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Power Point "Normal Distributions"
Algebra 2: Power Point "Simplify Rational Expressions and Finding
restrictions"
May 18, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Dushok Basketball
Algebra 2: POD SOLVE: a) 4x^2 + 8x = 0 b) 2x^2 + 20x = -48
Students complete worksheet from Tuesday (give solutions so students can
check their own work and answers)
Pre-Calculus: Dushok Basketball
May 17, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Read Article about 2012 Presidential Election. Students complete
Unannounced Quiz. Assignment: "Working With Samples Lesson Quiz" # 1 -
3 displayed on IWB.
Algebra 2: Class discuss problems 1 - 10 on worksheet (solving quadratic
equations)(students completed directly ON worksheet)
Pre-Calculus: Discuss the standard form of the equation of a circle. Complete
Example 1 & 4 on Presentation pro
May 16, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Review solutions to previous assignments in "Working with Samples"
Students continue # 17 - 20 (ALL PARTS) and place work and solutions on
board.
Algebra 2: Students place solutions to page 288 on board and discuss work.
Pre-Calculus: Example #2 Presentation Pro "Ellipse"
May 12, 2011 THURSDAY ***Early Dismissal***
Topics 12: "Working With Samples" Exercises # 1 - 6. SEE ME BEFORE HOMEROOM
TO COMPLETE THESE!
Algebra 2: No Class today
Pre-Calculus: No Class today
May 11, 2011 WEDNESDAY
ALL CLASSES: Students work in teams of 2 or 3 ONLY to create their own
homemade quiz
based on the material from yesterday's assignment. The quiz must contain 10
questions. At least
5 questions MUST be WORD PROBLEMS. A SEPARATE answer sheet must be prepared
as
well which shows work in addition to answers. Teams should hand in 1 copy (
handwritten)
TODAY with the answer sheet. For extra credit: Teams are encouraged to type
the quiz and
hand in anytime before Friday at 11:00 AM. Anyone absent today is responsible
for making your own individual "homemade" quiz and answer sheet.Any
questions, email me.
May 10, 2011 TUESDAY Please be sure that all green books are placed on the
bookshelf. Students should be aware that this WILL BE CHECKED on
Wednesday. Calculators should be placed in Caddy (missing 12). PLEASE
remove all MARKERS from marker boards around the room.
Topics 12: Periods 1,2, 7 & 8 Green book page 715 Practice Exercises # 1 - 19
Algebra 2: Period 5: Green Book page 288 Practice Exercises # 1 - 15
Pre-Calculus: Period 6: Green Book page 517 Please find x & y-intercepts and
then graph Class Exercises # 5 - 8 and Practice Exercises (p518) 9 - 12
May 09, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Continue Discussion of "Working with Samples" with Power Point
from Presentation Pro. Assign: "Working with Samples" Exercises # 9 -
14 displayed on IWB.
Algebra 2: Homework/Participation Notebook quizzes A - F
Pre-Calculus:
May 06, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Find the Standard Deviations and the Variances for the following
sets of data.
1) 8 9 14 16 16 14 13 12 11
2) 12 17 25 29 30 28 21 15
11 11 10 10
3) 5 6 7 7 6 5 4
Algebra 2: Class completes worksheet "Factoring Completely"
Pre-Calculus: ALL students were dismissed early!!!!!
May 05, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Quiz #2
Algebra 2: Quiz #2
Pre-Calculus: Quiz #2
May 04, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: POD #4-5
a) Draw a box-and-whisker plot for the following data 78, 95, 92, 72,
54, 88, 100, 70, 84, 79, 86 and 94
b) Find the Range, Interquartile Range and Standard Deviation for the
following data: 38, 42, 43, 14, 17, 41, 21, 17, and 26
Algebra 2: Review solutions to Tuesday's assignment
Pre-Calculus: Kuta Software Infinite Algebra Writing Linear Equations # 1 - 12
May 03, 2011 TUESDAY (Shortened periods due to Keystone Exam)
Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz #2
Algebra 2: Students participate at the IWB using flipchart "Factoring"
Assignment: Green Book page 288 Practice Ex # 1 - 12 (FACTOR THE
POLYNOMIAL ONLY, DO NOT SOLVE)
Pre-Calculus:
May 02, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Students are selected randomly to place solutions to Green page
715 on board. Begin discussion of "Working with Samples" using
powerpoint Examples 1 - 3
Algebra 2: POD ... a) a^2b^2 - c^2
b) 2x^2 - 9x - 35
c) a^2 + 5a - 6
d) 144x^2 - 400y^2
e) 49a^3b^3c^3 + 35a^2b^2c^2 - 7abc
Pre-Calculus: Review solutions to Friday's assignment. Students work on
worksheet "Pre Calculus Equations of Lines" # 23 - 34 and 41 - 46
April 29, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz #1
Periods 1 & 2 Assignment: Green Book page 715
**Find the range and interquartile range for PE # 1 - 4
**Find the standard deviation for PE # 5 - 10
Periods 7 & 8 Complete assignment from Green Book and begin to put
solutions on the board.
Algebra 2: Review 5 questions from Thursday. Discuss the method for
factoring the DIFFERENCE OF TWO SQUARES. Students complete #43 - 45 and
review.
Pre-Calculus: Review exercises from Thursday. Students continue working on
Exercises 21 - 41
April 28, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: POD # 4-4 questions 1 - 6 (Presentation Pro 12-4 Check Skills
You'll need)
Use power point 12 - 4 examples 1 and 2 to discuss Standard Deviation.
Periods 7 & 8: Green Book page 715
**Find the range and interquartile range for PE # 1 - 4
**Find the standard deviation for PE # 5 - 10
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus: "Linear Equations" exercises #1 - 8 and #11 - 20
April 27, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Homework/Participation check (notebook quiz) A through E
Algebra 2: Pod Factor a) y^2+4y-32
b) 14p^2 -87p + 55
c) 21a^3b^2c +56a^2b -35a
Review problem of the day and homework assignments from 259 # 22 - 27
and assign # 28 - 36
Pre-Calculus: Linear Equations Power Point Examples # 1 - 6 Lesson quiz 1 - 3
April 26, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Students place solutions on board to work assigned on April 18 and
April 20.
Algebra 2: POD Factor: a) 16x^2y^3-32xy^2 + 40x^3y^4
b) a^2 + 23a -50
Continue power point of factoring trinomials. Examples include
factoring when a >1
Pre-Calculus: "Equations of Lines" worksheet # 9 - 16; 19 - 22
April 20, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: "Analyzing Data Exercises" # 4 - 9
Algebra 2: POD Factor the following
a) 6x - 2y
b) x^3+2x^2
c) 12x^3 + 36x^2 - 15x.
Review POD and homework. Students continue on page 259 # 19 - 24
Pre-Calculus: "Equations of Lines" Worksheet # 1 - 8
April 19, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: "Analyzing Data" Power Point Examples 1, 3 & 5
Algebra 2: "Factoring General Quadratic Trinomials" Power point examples.
Students complete page 259 #7 - 12 and place solutions on board.
Assignment: Page 259 # 13 - 18
Pre-Calculus: Quiz #1
April 18, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12:INDEPENDENT STUDY : Green Text pages 706-708 Copy examples and
outline section in your notebook. Complete Class Exercises pg 709 2-4
and Practice Exercises pg 709-710 #1-12
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
April 15, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Quiz #1
Algebra 2: Quiz #1
Pre-Calculus:
April 14, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Review previous "Assorted Exercises" and "Pennsylvania Lottery"
Exercises. Quiz tomorrow.
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
April 13, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: POD #4-3 A teacher keeps a jar full of different flavored jelly
beans on her desk and hands them out randomly to her class. But one
picky student likes only the licorice-flavored ones. What is the
probabiliy that the first three jelly beans given are licorice flavored.
If the jar has 50 beans in all—15 licorice, 10 cherry, 20
watermelon, and 5 blueberry—what is the probability that the student got
at least one licorice-flavored bean? Review POD and Begin "Pennsylvania
Lottery" exercises.
Algebra 2: Greatest Common Factor Worksheet # 17 - 30
Pre-Calculus:
April 12, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: POD #4-2 What is the probability that you are dealt a hand of
cards containing exactly the Ace of Hearts, King of Hearts and 10 of
Hearts?Review POD and Assorted Exercises 1 & 2. Copy Assorted Exercise
#3
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
April 11, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: POD #4-1 (examples 1 & 2 from link on links page)
Then complete Assorted Exercises 1 & 2 (same link)
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
April 08 , 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz #1 Period 8.
Algebra 2: Complete page 362 up to #24
Pre-Calculus: Section 8-5 exercises
April 07 , 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz #1 Periods 1 & 2. Review solutions to worksheet
# 10 - 15.
Algebra 2: Complete page 362 up to #5
Pre-Calculus: Section 8-5 examples on Power Point
April 06 , 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Class discussion of detail of solutions to worksheet
package "PROBABILITY" # 7 - 9. Students are expected to have completed
up to and including # 17
Algebra 2: PAIR-SHARE activity with "Mock" Quizzes from yesterday. Pairs
discuss the 20 total problems from each of 2 "Mock" quizzes. Students
then place solutions to all 40 questions on the boards.
Pre-Calculus: Complete section 8-5 Example #1 and #1b (solving exponential
and logarithmic equations) Students complete Check Understanding #1a to
1c
April 05, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Class discussion of details of solutions to worksheet
package "PROBABILITY" # 1 - 6. Students are expected to have completed
up to and including # 17
Algebra 2: Students complete "mock quiz" in groups. Hand in. Each group is
assigned another group's "quiz" for homework.
Pre-Calculus: Presentation Pro Power Point lesson 8-4 Quiz
April 04, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Return all test/quizzes from Q3. Students organize portfolios.
Continue worksheet Assign: # 12 - 17
Algebra 2: Continue Power Point "Properties of Exponents" Students complete
and review Examples 1 - 5. Assign: page 362 # 1 - 5
Pre-Calculus: Review solutions to Friday's assignment on board. Continue
Power Point 8-3
April 01, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz #5 (last one for MP 3) Students continue working
on Topics Probability Package # 1 - 11 collect notebooks at the end of
class
Algebra 2: Students complete questions 1 - 8 from Properties of Exponents
flipchart and review together. Complete Green Text pg 257 PE # 1 - 8
and review on board
Pre-Calculus: Green Text page 589-590 Copy Examples 3 & 4 into notebook.
Compete Class Exercises 1, 2, 4 & 7 Practice Exercises 1 - 8
March 31, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Students begin work on Topics Probability Package
Algebra 2: Begin to discuss Properties of Exponents with Power Point
1: Zero Exponent
2: Multiplying bases that are the same
3: Dividing bases that are the same
Pre-Calculus: Review solution to Wednesday's assignment. Continue to discuss
Properties of Logarithms with power point.
March 30 , 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Take notes on the following videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_MiYP7_xpI&feature=player_embedded#at=33
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGiQ7-rQvq0
http://www.brightstorm.com/math/algebra-2/combinatorics/probability-of-
independent-events
Algebra 2: Students continue Quarter 3 test
Pre-Calculus: Students complete exercises from Purple Text
March 29 , 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Quarter 3 Test
Algebra 2: Quarter 3 Test
Pre-Calculus: Quarter 3 Test
March 28 , 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Final Notebook Quiz of the Quarter.
Algebra 2: Return test/quizzes and organize portfolio. Take notes from 2
quizzes from March 10 and 25 to prepare for tomorrow's test.
Pre-Calculus: Final Notebook Quiz of the Quarter.
March 25, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Review Exercises # 14 - 25. Assign: Exercises #26 - 40
Algebra 2: Quiz #3 Solving Systems using Elimination. Assign: Green Text
page 173 Practice Exercises # 1 & 2
Pre-Calculus: Power Point (Presentation Pro 8 - 3 Example 2 & 3)
Assign: Green Text page 585 Practice Excercises # 1 - 22
March 24, 2011 THURSDAY*****PSSA schedule*****
Topics 12: Review Exercises #1-12 with explanations
Algebra 2: Homework/Participation quizzes E - J (total of 120 points)
Pre-Calculus:
March 23, 2011 WEDNESDAY*****Snow Day*****
Topics 12:
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
March 22, 2011 TUESDAY *****PSSA schedule*****
Topics 12: Continue review of Additional Examples (#5) and Review solutions
to Check Understanding #1 & #3. Assign: Exercises #1 - 12 copy
original problem and answer into notebook. Quiz Make Up Day is Next
Class Meeting for ANYONE who is missing a quiz score!
Algebra 2: Review solutions to homework on board.
Assign: page 127 #53 by a) Solve by graphing
b) Solve by substitution
c) Solve by elimination
Pre-Calculus:
March 21, 2011 MONDAY *****2 hr delay*****
Topics 12: Continue Power Point of Multiple Events (formulas) Begin Power
point of Multiple Events (Additional Examples) Assign Example #5 for
homework.
Algebra 2: Review assignment from Friday. Class discuss solution to #36.
Assign: # 33 - 41
Pre-Calculus: Last day to finish bulletin boards and worksheets.
March 18, 2011 FRIDAY *****PSSA schedule*****
Topics 12: Discuss Probability of Multiple Events (Power Point)
Algebra 2: Review homework. Use flipchart to have students complet 1
exercise with IWB. Students complete #31 & 32
Pre-Calculus: Continue working on Bulletin Boards (due Monday)
March 17, 2011 THURSDAY *****PSSA schedule*****
Topics 12: Continue to finish worksheet. Distribute new worksheet package and
copy Examples 1 & 3 into notebook. Define all vocab relative to this
section and complete Check Understanding 1 & 3
Algebra 2: Wrap up bubble sheets from past test. Finish Pi Day Puzzles.
Pre-Calculus: Continue working on bulletin boards/worksheets due Friday.
March 16, 2011 WEDNESDAY *****PSSA schedule*****
Topics 12: Class participates with completing Worksheet "Combinations,
Permutations and Probability1.
Algebra 2: Review homework. Assign page 126 EX: 19, 20 & 22
Pre-Calculus: Day #3 of Bulletin Board Project
March 15, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Class participates with completing Worksheet Mean, Median and Mode1
Algebra 2: Begin Powerpoint "Solving a system using elimination" Assign: page
124 CU #3a and b, page 126 EX #18 & 21
Pre-Calculus: Continue working on Bulletin Board Project
March 14 , 2011 MONDAY *****PSSA schedule*****
Topics 12: Pi Day Puzzles and Activities
Algebra 2: Pi Day Puzzles and Activities
Pre-Calculus: Students split into groups and begin planning their respective
bulletin board (project)
March 11, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Students graph the following in notebook. Use at LEAST 5 points
A) y = log (base3) x
B) y = log (base2) x
Algebra 2: Review homework from Wednesday.
Pre-Calculus:
March 10, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: QUIZ #3
Algebra 2: QUIZ #3
Pre-Calculus: QUIZ #3
March 9, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Homework/Participation Quizzes E, F and G. Teams work on creating
a MOCK QUIZ containing 6 questions as follows PRACTICE 8-5 1 of each
type from the following sections #1-10; #11-18; #19-30; #31-38 AND
PRACTICE 8-6 # 7-22 and #23-40. All 6 questions should be of MEDIUM
difficulty.
Algebra 2: Review homework, assign: page 126 # 1 - 11 odd.
Pre-Calculus: Students complete Standardize Test Prep #60-64 (purple pg 76)
and CHALLENGE # 55-58 (also pg 76)
March 8, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Review Friday's assignment on board. Assign: Practice 8 - 6 #
36 - 40
Algebra 2: Begin discussion of Solving Systems of Linear Equations using the
Substitution Method (Power Point with examples) Assign: page CU #1a and page
126 #2 - 12 even
Pre-Calculus: Study Island Bowling Game
March 7, 2011 MONDAY *****School Closed*****
Topics 12:
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
March 4, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Class completes Practice 8 - 6 # 23 - 30 and place solutions on
board before the end of class.
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus: Discuss Example 4 (direct variation) Students complete Check
Understanding 4a - d Assign: Exercises #17 - 22
March 3, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz. Students complete Practice 8-6 # 7 - 19.
Algebra 2: Assign: page 118 # 1 - 6
Pre-Calculus: Discuss Example 2 (direct variation) Students complete Check
Understanding 2a - d Assign: Package page 3 Exercises #9 - 16
March 2, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Discuss example on Reteaching 8-6 worksheet. Students complete
Exercises # 1 - 9. Review solutions on board before the end of class.
Algebra 2: Review Homework. Students continue page 118 # 4 - 9
Pre-Calculus: Distribute Direct & Inverse Variation Package. Begin
discussing Direct Variation Example #1a and #1b. Students complete
Check Understanding #1 a-c and discuss.
Assign: Package page 3 Exercises #1 - 8
March 1, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Discuss example on Reteaching 8-6 worksheet. Students complete
Exercises # 1 - 3. Review solutions on board before the end of class.
(TOO MANY STUDENTS ABSENT 111th day of school)
Algebra 2: Begin Power Point on Systems of Equations. Students complete page
118 exercises # 1 - 3.
Pre-Calculus:Distribute Direct & Inverse Variation Package. Begin
discussing
Direct Variation Example #1a and #1b. Students complete Check
Understanding #1 a-c and discuss. Assign: Exercises #1 - 8
(TOO MANY STUDENTS ABSENT 111th day of school)
February 28, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Students make corrections to Friday's quiz. Hand in!
Algebra 2: Students continue working on Quiz (open ended problem)
Pre-Calculus: Students continue working on Quiz
February 25 , 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Quiz #2
Algebra 2: Quiz #2
Pre-Calculus: Quiz #2
February 24 , 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Place solutions to Worksheet PRACTICE 8-5 # 19 - 21 on board and
discuss. Together review step by step solution to #22 & 23
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
February 23, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Students place solutions to Worksheet PRACTICE 8-5 # 1 - 18 (ALL)
on board and discuss. Students continue working with #19 until the bell
rings.
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
February 22, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Worksheet PRACTICE 8-5 # 1 - 18 (ALL)
Algebra 2: Worksheet WRITING LINEAR EQUATIONS #1 - 8
Pre-Calculus: Green Algebra 2 Text page 395 #1 - 22 (ALL)
and... page 400 # 1 - 12 (ALL)
February 21 , 2011 MONDAY *****CLOSED*****
Topics 12:
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
February 18, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Review Assignment RETEACHING 8-5 # 4 - 12
Algebra 2: Notebook Quiz A through D (20 points each)
Pre-Calculus: Worksheet COMPLEX NUMBERS WORKSHEET 1 #1-16, 19-60 & 73-88
February 17, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Review step by step solutions to RETEACHING 8-5 # 2 & 3.
Assign:
RETEACHING 8-5 # 4 - 12.
Algebra 2: Students work on Worksheet "Scatter Plots and Line of Best Fit #2"
Pre-Calculus:
February 16, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: PERIODS 7 & 8 only...review questions 2 & 3 from Tuesday.
Students work on # 4 - 12
Algebra 2: Students and teacher complete problems with Scatter Plot and Line
of Best Fit using LINK to interactive web site. Students complete
problem #3 for homework.
Pre-Calculus: Review assignment from Tuesday. Assign: page 55 # 10 - 32 even
February 15, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz #2. Together as a class discuss
worksheet "Reteaching 8-5" Example (at the top). Students try Exercise
#1(same worksheet) on their own. If time permits, review together.
Assign: #2 & #3
Algebra 2: Review worksheet on Scatter plots
(http://www.mytestbook.com/worksheet.aspx?
test_id=1385&grade=8&subject=Math&topics=Probability%20and%
20Statistics%
20Scatter%20Plot).
Continue discussion using NCTM interactive scatter plot site with students
drawing line of best fit at IWB and comparing to Computer Line of Best Fit)
********************(IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRACTICE LINE OF BEST FIT WORK....
GO TO MY LINKS PAGE...THE LINK IS THE LAST ONE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE !!!!!
Pre-Calculus: Fundamentals of College Algebra book Page 55 # 1 - 33 odd
February 14, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Discuss using the CHANGE OF BASE formula to EVALUATE (ONLY)
logarithms. (Purple text page 454 example 2, Presentation Pro 8-5
Additional examples #2) Students complete Check Understanding #2 in
class and review on board (evaluate only) Assign: PAGE 456 # 11 - 18
Algebra 2: Continue working on scatter plots
http://www.mytestbook.com/worksheet.aspx?
test_id=1385&grade=8&subject=Math&topics=Probability%20and%
20Statistics%
20Scatter%20Plot
Pre-Calculus: Begin discussion of COMPLEX NUMBERS.
Powers of i video: http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?
title=Multiplying_Complex_Numbers&video_id=121676
Using Presentation Pro 5-6 discuss Additional Examples. Students
complete Check Understanding #1-4
February 11, 2011 FRIDAY *****100th day of school*****
Topics 12: Review questions from quiz. Students organize portfolios.
Algebra 2: Review questions from quiz. Students organize portfolios.
Discuss scatter plots and line of best fit!
http://www.mytestbook.com/worksheet.aspx?
test_id=1385&grade=8&subject=Math&topics=Probability%20and%
20Statistics%
20Scatter%20Plot
http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/scatter-plot.html
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=146
Pre-Calculus: Review questions from quiz. Students organize portfolios.
February 10, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: QUIZ #1 (MARKING PERIOD 3)
Algebra 2: QUIZ #1 (MARKING PERIOD 3)
Pre-Calculus: QUIZ #1 (MARKING PERIOD 3)
February 09, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Continue Logarithms with Presentation Pro 8-3 Example #3. Assign:
# 6 - 25 (Purple Prentice Hall Text book 8-3)
Algebra 2: Purple Text page 68 # 42 & 46 (using the table of values to
graph), #47 (using slope-intercept method to graph), 51 - 54
Pre-Calculus: Using Flipchart (Hoops for LCD)review how to BUILD A LCD!
February 08, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Review Monday's assignment. Students complete POD # 1 - 4
(Presentation Pro 8-3 Skills You'll need). Use Presentation Pro 8-3
Additional Examples #2 to begin discussion of Logarithms
Algebra 2: POD: (a) Write an equation of the line with a slope of -2 and a y-
intercept of 4. (b) Write an equation of the line that passes through
the points (0, -3) and (5,4). Discuss POD's
View proportion videos (word 2007 doc)
extra question: in the equation y = (1/3)x^3 what happens to y when x is
tripled?
Pre-Calculus:Use flipchart (Adding + Subtracting Kuta) to show solutions to
Monday's assignment. ASSIGN: Worksheet "Adding + Subtracting Rational
Expressions" # 15 - 21 ODD
February 07, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Complete ALL work in "The number e" Powerpoint including the
assignment at the end. (Practice 8-2 # 1 - 4 and 8 -10 - 12)
Algebra 2: Use Power Point to discuss writing equations of Lines that are
Parallel or perpendicular to each other (found on handouts page).
Complete 2 problems at the end.
Pre-Calculus: Worksheet "Adding + Subtracting Rational Expressions" # 1 - 13
odd
February 04, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Exponential Worksheet Package "Reteaching 8-2" graphs 1 - 5 and
place on board before the end of class.
Algebra 2: Studetns complete WORKSHEET "Linear Equations: slopes & y-
intercepts". Work and answers to be shown ON THE WORKSHEET! Please do
not lose it!
Pre-Calculus: View and take notes on the following video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDeMnBgleyU&NR=1 then review solutions to
Thursday's assignment.
February 03, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Students work in class on assignment from Monday with individual
assistance. Unannounced quiz #1 afterwards.
Algebra 2: Text page 67 # 11 - 19
Pre-Calculus: Page 325 Green Book #31-34
February 02, 2011 WEDNESDAY *****CLOSED*****
Topics 12:
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
February 01, 2011 TUESDAY *****CLOSED*****
Topics 12:
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
January 31, 2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Discuss Exponential Models. Power point examples 1 & 2 graphing
exponential functions and writing equations of exponential graphs.
Homework: # 1 - 8 and # 10-15 (on handouts page)
Algebra 2: Review exercises 3 - 6 from Power Point assignment. Students
complete Worksheet "Matching Linear Equations to their graphs.Assign:
page 823 # 7 - 14
Pre-Calculus: Students work together to find errors in questions 28 - 30 from
flipchart. (Errors are purposely made on each exercise and discussed
with class)
January 28, 2011 FRIDAY
Topics 12: Review solutions to SIMPLIFYING TRIGONOMETRIC EXPRESSIONS
Worksheet Class Exercises 1 - 8 and Practice Exercises 1 - 4
Algebra 2: Review graphs 4 - 8 from yesterday. Discuss parallel and
perpendicular lines and how their slopes are related. Complete # 1 & 2
from Power Point assignment. Students complete # 3 - 6
Pre-Calcululs: 3 additional examples of subtracting rational expressions.
Assingment: Green Book page 325 # 28 - 30.
January 27, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Students organize all tests, quizzes, etc in portfolios
Algebra 2: Graph the questions 1 - 8 from Wednesday using slope-intercept
method
Pre-Calculus: Students organize all tests, quizzes, etc in portfolios
January 26, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Students work on assignment from Monday, hand in notebook.
Algebra 2: Begin discussion of Slope-Intercept Graphing. Power point with
definitions. Assignment: # 1-8 (at the end of the PwrPoint)
Pre-Calculus: Students work on assignment from Monday
January 25, 2011 TUESDAY
Classes moved to auditoium due to water pipe.
January 24, 2011 MONDAY
If you were absent today, please email me, leave me a voice mail or see
my BEFORE homeroom tomorrow!
January 21, 2011 FRIDAY ********closed**********
Topics 12:
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
January 20, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Pop Quiz on Trigonometric Identities. Review 2 hw problems from
Friday. Demonstrate Class Exercise #3 (Simplifying Trigonometric
Expressions Worksheet). Assign: CE # 4-8 and PE # 1 - 3
Algebra 2: Students finish the assignment from previous class
Pre-Calculus: Review some of page 41 # 39 -51. Students complete # 53 and
54, placing solutions on board. Assignment: Green Book Page 324+ CE #
1 - 3 and PE # 1 - 6
January 19, 2011 WEDNESDAY *******2 hr delay******
Topics 12: Pop Quiz on Trigonometric Identities
Algebra 2: Students work in green book page 107 CE #2-13 PE #1-22 due at
the END of next class.
Pre-Calculus: Students work on Pre Calc Text page 41 # 39-51
January 18, 2011 TUESDAY********School closed*********
Topics 12:
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
January 14, 2011 Friday
Topics 12: Continue discussion of Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions.
Demonstrate with examples 2c & 3. Students complete
worksheet "Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions" Class Exercises # 1 & 2
Algebra 2: Students place solutions to homework and Page 67 # 1-8
Pre-Calculus: Begin discussion of adding rational expressions.
Assign: page 41 #39-51
January 13, 2011 Thursday
Topics 12: Begin discussion of Simplifying Trigonometric Expressions.
Demonstrate with examples 1 & 2. Students memorize 3 Trig Identities.
Algebra 2: Begin discussion of graphing using a table of values. Students
complete Check Understanding #1
Pre-Calculus: Students continue Mid Term Exam
January 12, 2011 WEDNESDAY ********School closed*********
Topics 12:
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
January 11, 2011 Tuesday
Topics 12: Review all work from worksheet. Hand out TAKE HOME test! Due on
Thursday
January 10, 2011 Monday
Topics 12:QUIZ 3
Algebra 2:QUIZ 3 ; bonus assignment announced in class due 01/13/11
Pre-Calculus:QUIZ3
January 07, 2011 FRIDAY ********School closed*********
Topics 12: QUIZ 3
Algebra 2: QUIZ 3
Pre-Calculus: QUIZ 3
January 06, 2011 THURSDAY
Topics 12: Students graph homework on board. Discuss next week's exam which
has been moved to Wednesday 01/12/11
Algebra 2: Students place solutions to homework on board. Discuss tomorrow's
quiz which has a matching vocabulary section on it!
Pre-Calculus: Complete Example 2 a b and c page 38 together. Assign: page 41
#20 - 32 even
January 05, 2011 WEDNESDAY
Topics 12: Detailed review of homework. Discuss graphing 2 functions on the
same plane (y = sin x and y = sin 4x). Students complete
worksheet "Graphing on the same Axes"
Algebra 2: Students place work and solutions to homework on board.
Assignment pages 59 & 60 # 32 - 33; 40 - 45; 62 & 63
Pre-Calculus:Students work on sample problems in preparation for quiz.
January 04, 2011 TUESDAY
Topics 12: Pod: Without using a calculator, give the EXACT value of the
following: sin 30 - sin45cos45.
Review detailed solutions to homework. In class example of writing a
trigonometric equation given its graph. (Tchr note: as a flipchart under
POD's) Students complete WS "PERIOD AND AMPLITUED II"
Section II # 19 - 22.
Algebra 2: Pod: Make a mapping diagram from page 56 Check Understanding #2a.
Detailed review of homework. Assignment: page 59 #12 - 25.
Pre-Calculus: Detailed review of homework.
January 03,2011 MONDAY
Topics 12: Class discussion of graphing sine and cosine using period and
amplitude only. Class completes WS "PERIOD AND AMPLITUDE II" Section II
follow instructions printed AND graph each # 1 - 6
Algebra 2: Continue working with Relations and Functions using Pwrpoint
presentation. Assignment: pages 57-58 Check Understanding 4, 5 & 6.
Pre-Calculus: Green Book pages 314-315 Practice Exercises
#2 - 34 even (omit 28 & 30)
December 22, 2010
Topics 12: Graph the function y = sin 0.5x for the domain Zero to 4Pi.
Discuss graphing without making a chart. Students complete
WS "Amplitude & Period II" Section I # 1 - 12
December 21, 2010
Topics 12: Class activity: Graph y = cos 4x and y = sin 2x using the 5 x-
coordinates from the "normal" cornerstone points. Discuss the amplitude
and period of each graph. Afterwards, look for a connection between the
coefficient of x in the equation and the period of the final graph.
Algebra 2: POD: SOLVE, GRAPH AND SOLUTION SET... 3 - ABS(2x-3) >1. Review
solutions to homework. Assignment: page 59 # 1 - 11
Pre-Calculus: POD simplify (4x+12)/(x^3+27) place solutions to homework on
board.
December 20, 2010
Topics 12: Review the 5 cornerstone point for the cosine function. Review 2
homework problems. Administer homework/participation quiz A through F.
Algebra 2: Begin discussion of Relations using powerpoint and IWB. Student
assignment pages 55 & 56 Check Understanding # 1 - 3. Administer
homework/participation quiz A through F.
Pre-Calculus: Begin discussion of Simplifying Rational Expressions using
powerpoint and IWB. Student Assignment: Page 41 # 7 - 18. Administer
homework/participation quiz A through F.
December 17, 2010
Topics 12: Students place solutions to the chart and graph of y = cos x on
the IWB. Continue the class discussion of the effects of various
constants on the period and amplitude of the sine and cosine functions.
Assignment: Sketch the graph of : y = (1/4)cos x AND y = 5cos x
Algebra 2: Page 38: STANDARDIZED TEST PREP #67 - 69 and
CHECKPOINT QUIZ 2 # 1 - 7
Pre-Calculus: Teacher review os "Factoring Challenge" problems, with special
emphasis on #4
December 16, 2010
Topics 12: Class discussion of how to graph the sine function y = sin x.
Discuss the amplitude and period. Students graph the function
y = cos x. Using the same x-coordinates as the y = sin x discussion
(handouts page)
Algebra 2: POD a, b & c (on handouts page). Complete POD's and discuss.
Students place solutions to work from 12/15/10 on board.
Pre-Calculus: Students complete "Factoring Challenge" (on handouts page)
December 15, 2010
Senior trip to NYC
Algebra 2: Students work in text page 36 # 16 - 27
December 14, 2010
Topics 12: Students work in assigned groups on the 4 types of triangles we
are solving. Then, student groups are given 1 "expert" problem they are
responsible for solving and EXPLAINING.
Algebra 2: Continue power point with "Solving Absolute Inequalities"
Students complete text page 35 Check Understanding #4 & #5 then place
solutions and work on board.
Pre-Calculus: Students complete work from text.
December 13, 2010
Topics 12: Unannounced Quiz (Notebook allowed)
Algebra 2: Tag team using IWB to show solutions to Friday's work
Pre-Calculus: Full discussion of the complete solutions to Friday's work.
December 10, 2010
Topics 12: Teacher demonstration of complete solutions to page 770 # 13 - 19
on board. Students place solutions to # 2 - 22 on board.
Algebra 2: Begin discussion of Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
using power point. Page 36 # 1 - 9
Pre-Calculus: Students complete page 34+ #22, 23, 29,30, 31, & 32 in teams
and with individual assistance. Place solutions on the board.
December 09, 2010
Topics 12: Continue solving right triangles using SohCahToa. Example #3 uses
an Isosceles Tringle. Students complete # 9 - 12. Students place work
and solutions to 1 - 12 on board. Assignment: page 770 #13 - 22.
Algebra 2: Quarterly Test
Pre-Calculus: Cooperative activity with page 34 # 5,6, 20, 21
December 08, 2010
Topics 12: Trigonometry topics 3: Discuss solving right triangles using
SohCahToa and 2 examples. Students work out of Green Text book Page 770
# 1 - 8
Algebra 2: Review topics for Quarterly Test tomorrow (this test is created
and required by the administration.)
Pre-Calculus: Review procedures for FACTORING COMPLETELY. Students work on
Green book page 65 # 2 - 28 even only and turn in!
December 03, 06, & 07, 2010
Mrs. Cecil was out of the classroom due to an illness in the family. If
you were absent any of these days, please see me BEFORE homeroom to discuss.
If you are a homebound student, please omit these days from your workload.
December 02, 2010
Quiz #2 in ALL classes!
December 01, 2010
Math Topics: Complete review of solutions to WS "Trigonometry Topics 2A"
Algebra 2: Complete review of solutions to WS "Compound Inequalities A"
Pre-Calculus: Complete review of solutions to WS "Factoring
Practice A"
November 30, 2010
Math Topics: Class teams complete WS "Trigonometry Topics 2A" in notebook
showing work for ALL answers.
Algebra 2: Review solutions to page 29 - 30 # 18 - 25 on board. Teams
complete worksheet in NOTEBOOK "Compound Inequalities A"
Pre-Calculus: Students work in pairs to complete worksheet "Factoring
Practice A" with individualized help from instructor.
November 24, 2010
Algebra 2: Scientific Notation online practice :
http://janus.astro.umd.edu/cgi-bin/astro/scinote.pl
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
November 23, 2010
Math Topics: Class teams complete WS "Chapter 15A" # 7 - 12 and display
results on IWB.
Algebra 2: Review homework on board. Assignment: Text page 29 - 30 # 18 - 25
Pre-Calculus: POD: Factor Completely: 2a^9 - 250
Continue review of factoring using Power point. Assignment: Develop or
find online: 5 PST's
November 22,2010
Math Topics: Class discussion of function, periodic functions & period.
Class complete worksheet "Chapter 15A" # 1 - 6. Students also use Quiz
#1 to copy all incorrect problems into the notebook. (Need to
consistently review this topic for the Quarter 2 Test in January)
Algebra 2: In class power point on "Compound Inequalities". Assignment: Page
28 CHECK UNDERSTANDING #4 & #5
Pre-Calculus: Class review of Factoring (GCF, D2S, D2C & S2C) using power
point.
November 19, 2010
Math Topics: (third time's the charm)In class review of questions A - H
(sample questions similar to the one's most often missed on yesterday's
quiz.)
Algebra 2: Returned late from Pep Rally.
Pre-Calculus: Only 4 students present.
November 18, 2010
Math Topics: Quiz #1 for Second Marking Period (Trigonometry Topics 1)
Algebra 2: Quiz #1 for Second Marking Period (FOIL, Literal Equations &
Inequalities)
Pre-Calculus: In class review of questions most often missed on yesterday's
quiz.
November 17, 2010
Math Topics: POD #5: Point P(-2, 9)is on the terminal side of theta, an
angle is standard position. Find the exact values of the six
trigonometric functions of theta. Class review of solutions
to "Trigonometry Topics 1A" in preparation for quiz (Thursday: check
the calendar for info)
Pre-Calculus: QUIZ #1
November 16, 2010
Math Topics: Class review of solutions to "Trigonometry Topics 1A"
Algebra 2: Pod: Page 29 #6 solve, graph, set-builder & check. Teacher
review at IWB. Students place all work and solutions from homework on
board. Assignment: page 29 # 7 - 13 (ALL)
Pre-Calculus: Students place work and solutions to Monday's assignment on
board (quiz tomorrow: check calendar for details)
November 15, 2010
Math Topics: Students work in teams to complete Worksheet "Trigonometry
Topics 1A in its entirety.
Algebra 2: Students complete POD: Solve, Graph and write in Set builder
notation: 16 - 4(x+3) < 20. Review homework solutions on the board.
Assignment: Page 29 # 1 - 5 SOLVE, GRAPH, SET-BUILDER NOTATION & CHECK!
Pre-Calculus: Students work out of Purple Algebra 2 text (scanned in and
displayed on IWB) page 319 # 37 - 47 & Standardized Test Prep #61 & 62
Quiz tomorrow.
November 12, 2010
Math Topics: Students work in teams on Trigonometry/Analytic Geometry WS 2-2B
# 27 - 30 and then display solutions on IWB. Assignment:
Trigonometry/Analytic Geometry WS 2-2B # 31 - 46.
Algebra 2: Continue power point lesson on Solving Inequalities examples 2 -
4. Assignment: page 27 Check Understanding 1a, 1b, 2a & 2b.
Pre-Calculus: Students complete activity on IWB. (synthetic division #1)
November 11, 2010
No Classes Today: Veterans' Day
November 10, 2010
No Classes Today: Parent Conferences
November 09, 2010
Topics 12: Students finish Trigonometry/Analytic Geometry WS 2-2B using IWB
up to and including #26.
Algebra 2: Students complete POD: Solve for x... 4g - 3x = 2g - 5x Begin new
discussion using powerpoint "Inequalities"
Pre-Calculus: Students complete POD: Use Long division to simplify: (7x-
5x2+6x3-3)/(2x-1) . Then together as a group complete Example #4 Use
Synthetic Division : (x3+4x2-7x-14)/(x-2) and #5 (6x3+3x2+10x+14)/(2x-3)
November 08, 2010
Topics 12: Trigonometry/Analytic Geometry WS 2-2B # 1 - 16
Algebra 2: Students complete POD Simplify (2x-5)(3x+2). Then...
Students participate in "Mock Quiz" on Solving Literal Equations
Pre-Calculus: Students complete POD using Long Division (2x3+x2-22x+24)/(x-2)
Then begin discussion of Synthetic Division
FIRST QUARTER WORK ENDS ON 11.05.2010
November 05, 2010
All Classes: Return all papers and organize/staple portfolios
November 04, 2010
Math Topics: SAT Blitz B Questions 1 & 2
Algebra 2: IWB review of homework. 2 examples of using Combining Like Terms
while solving a literal equation.
Pre-Calculus: Polynomial Long Division videos
1) North Dakota Dude
2) Subtraction "hater" 2 videos
Assignment: Green Book page 467 PE # 7 - 13 (odd only)
November 03, 2010
All Classes: End of quarter make-ups
Algebra 2: Page 49 CE # 1 - 15 (follow directions!)
Pre-Calculus: Green Book page 670 # 2 - 20 even
November 02, 2010
Math Topics: Complete SAT Grid Ins Practice Test 05
Pre-Calculus: Notebook Quiz and 1 problem from IW Board
Algebra 2: Notebook Quiz & solutions to homework on board
October 27, 2010
Math Topics: SAT BLITZ A Package questions # 5 - 10
Algebra 2: Practice equations from IWB. Begin new topic of "Solving Literal
Equations" with three examples. (If absent, get notes from a RELIABLE
classmate)
Pre-Calculus: Students place full solutions to October 26 homework. Also,
students work on page 29 # 53 & 54 and place those solutions on board.
October 26, 2010
Math Topics: SAT BLITZ A Package questions # 1 - 4
Algebra 2: Review solving equations homework from last week. Students work
on Explaining the steps in each of 2 solutions on the IWB. (get notes if
you were absent)
Pre-Calculus: Students work on 2 binomial expansions using Pascal's triangle
on IWB. Assign: page 29 #47 - 52
October 25, 2010 (Ryan Leckey Broadcast)
Math Topics: Students work in teams to complete 3 problems from TEST as
Bonus Points
Algebra 2 & Pre Calculus: not enough students present today
October 22, 2010
Math Topics: QUARTER 1 TEST
Algebra 2: QUARTER 1 TEST
Pre-Calculus: QUARTER 1 TEST
October 20, 2010
Math Topics: Continue Mini Review (questions 4 - 8) for TEST tomorrow.
Algebra 2: Review questions for TEST tomorrow.
Pre-Calculus: Review questions for TEST tomorrow.
October 19, 2010
Math Topics: Students complete Quarter 1 Mini Review Sheet A
Algebra 2: Class continue examples of solving equations using power point
notes. Assignment: Page 21 # 2 - 16 (EVEN ONLY)
Pre-Calculus: Review homework. Begin discussion of using Pascal's Triangle to
expand a binomial
October 18, 2010
Math Topics & Pre Calculus: Seniors in the gym today
Algebra 2: Power point "Solving Equations" 1-3.
October 15, 2010
Math Topics: Class discuss of "Laws of Arithmetic" using power point.
Algebra 2: Class discussion of multiplying any length polynomials.
Assignment: Green Book page 268 # 31 - 38 (found on handouts page)
Pre-Calculus: Class discussion of multiplying polynomials.
Assignment: Text Page 28 # 28 - 35
October 14, 2010
Math Topics: Detailed review of yesterday's worksheet "Numbers &
Operations
Worksheet #1a"
Algebra 2: Notebook Homework/Participation Quiz (these are always
UNannounced!)
Pre-Calculus: Students place solutions to Wednesday's assignment on board.
October 13, 2010
Math Topics: Re-Examination from last week. Material is the same as the
Study Island Quiz from last week. After Quiz: Class completes
worksheet "Numbers & Operations Worksheet #1a" This MAY be completed ON
the worksheet.
Algebra 2: Students place solutions to yesterday's assignment on board.
Assignment: Green book page 268 # 16 - 22
October 12, 2010
Math Topics: Class review of power point "Numbers & Operations"
Algebra 2: Class review of DISTRIBUTIVE property and FOIL. Students
complete GREEN book page 268 Practice Exercises # 1 - 15
Pre-Calculus: Class review of Adding, Subtracting Polynomials. Also, review
Multiplying BINOMIALS. Class completes Text page 28 # 2 - 20 even
October 07, 2010
Math Topics: Teams work on review of yesterday's quiz questions. We will
have an additional quiz on this material on Wednesday: October 13, 2010
Algebra 2: Using IWB students participate in review of some basic arithmetic
and algebraic concepts using a Jeopardy flipchart.
Pre-Calculus: Review of quiz #3 topics.
October 06, 2010
Math Topics, Algebra 2 & Pre-Calculus: Quiz #3
October 05, 2010
Math Topics, Algebra 2 & Pre-Calculus: In class activity with Laptop
computers on Study Island. This is a preparation activity for using the
Laptops tomorrow
October 04, 2010
Math Topics 12: Complete Review of WS "SAT grid ins practice test 04" which
was assigned last Monday 09.27.10
Algebra 2: Students participate at the IWB using flipchart "Combining Like
Terms Sheet 1" to reveal solutions to that worksheet Sets 2 - 6.
Pre-Calculus: Students work on PURPLE TEXT BOOK page 362 # 1 - 25 (see me
before homeroom as this is NOT posted on the HANDOUTS page)
October 01, 2010
Math Topics 12: Notebook Quiz (see calendar for details). After Notebook
Quiz, students organize classroom portfolios with all current quizzes.
Algebra 2: Students organize classroom portfolios with all current quizzes.
Then, work in "Audit Teams" to review worksheet from 09/30/10. Then,
random students complete activity at the IWB selecting answers to
worksheet.
Pre-Calculus:Students place solutions on board from (09/29/10). Students
organize classroom portfolios with all current quizzes.
September 30, 2010
Math Topics 12: Review complete details of problems 3 & 4 from "Analyzing
SAT problems #1a"
Algebra 2: Teams work together to complete "Combining Like Terms Sheet #1" in
notebooks (to be finished for homework) check HANDOUTS PAGE!
Pre-Calculus: Students need to finish Green Text book assignment form
09/29/10. (Most were unprepared for class today)
September 29, 2010
Math Topics 12: Students work in groups on Worksheet Analyzing SAT Math
problems #1a. Complete for homework
Algebra 2: Continue Power Point of Algebraic Expressions. (class notes and
examples) Homework problem: Multiply (4x + 3)(2x - 1)
Pre-Calculus: Green Text pages 573-574 (found on handouts page)
Class Exercises 1 - 14
Practice Exercises 1 - 28
September 28, 2010
Math Topics 12: Homework Check. Discuss new topic "Analyzing SAT math
problems using power point.
Algebra 2: Use flipchart "Green page 25" student engage in the solution to
selected problems from the Green Book Page 25 assignment given on
09/27/10
Pre-Calculus: Students place solutions to assignment from 09/27/10 on IWB and
white boards.
September 27, 2010
Math Topics 12:Students are to work on Worksheet �SAT Grid Ins practice test
04�Students are to complete ALL WORK IN THE NOTEBOOK!
Students may use a calculator. Students may work together. This will
be checked on Tuesday!
Algebra 2: Students will work out of GREEN Algebra 2 book in the back of the
room!
Assignment: page 25 CLASS EXERCISES #1 � 10.
page 25 PRACTICE EXERCISES # 1 � 5
Pre-Calculus: Students will also work out of GREEN Algebra 2 book in the back
of the room!
Assignment: page 309 CLASS EXERCISES # 14 � 21
page 310 PRACTICE EXERCISES #29 � 40
September 24, 2010
Math Topics 12: Quiz #2
Algebra 2: Quiz #2
After Quiz: class views solving equations video at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdiNDwKOBvw
Pre-Calculus: Quiz #2
September 23, 2010
Math Topics 12: Students complete Problem of the Day #4. Review. Students
continue the activity "Mapping" (flipchart) using the IWB. Quiz
tomorrow.
Algebra 2: Continue review of page 15 # 30 - 35. Students participate in the
activity "Using Combining Like Terms to Solve Equations" (flipchart)
using the IWB. Quiz tomorrow.
Pre-Calculus: Use video at the following link as a simple review for quiz
tomorrow http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=123633
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91pJDut50E
September 22, 2010
Math Topics 12: Students complete Problem of the Day #3. Review. Students
participate in the activity "Mapping" (flipchart) using the IWB.
Algebra 2: Continue flipchart "Combining Like Terms" page 4 (TeacherTube
Video). Assignment: page 15 # 30 - 35
Pre-Calculus: Teams complete page 21 # 37 - 40 (show ALL work)
September 21, 2010
Math Topics 12: Groups present individually assigned questions/solutions/work
from exercises on Friday. Assignment: complete worksheet SAT MAPPING
PROBLEMS #1B up to and including #10
Algebra 2: Class completes flipchart exercises on IWB "Like Terms".
Assignment: page 15 # 21 - 29
Pre-Calculus: Class discussion of the solutions to "Integer Exponents" # 46 -
51
September 17, 2010
Math Topics 12: Classes complete "mapping", work and solutions to worksheet
SAT MAPPING PROBLEMS #1B as follows
Period 1: # 1 - 7
Period 2: # 1 - 9
Period 7: # 1 - 5
Period 8: # 1 - 6
Algebra 2: Review homework from September 16. Continue discussion of section
1.2 using powerpoint (found on HANDOUTS PAGE) "Algebraic Expressions"
(slides 6-9) examples 5 - 9
Pre-Calculus: 1st Notebook Quiz
September 16, 2010
Math Topics 12: Class review of Exercises: SAT mapping problems
Algebra 2: Students place solutions to Page 15 # 1 - 8 on board. Review and
discuss (students correct own notebooks, if necessary). Assign: Parent
signs letter discussion online textbook access. Students try user name
and password. Please advise Mrs. Cecil tomorrow if user name/password
does not work. Students complete page 12 Check Understanding #1 & Check
Understanding #2
Pre-Calculus: Review solutions to "Integer Exponents" up to #40. Students
complete # 41 - 46.
September 15, 2010
Math Topics 12: Periods 1 & 2 Students completed Notebook Quiz
Algebra 2: In class powerpoint "Evaluating Algebraic Expressions" Assignment
page 15 # 1 - 8
Pre-Calculus: Continue reivew of "Integer Exponents" students complete up to
and including #40
September 14, 2010
Math Topics 12: Periods 1 & 2 - complete "Exercises: SAT Mapping
Problems" #
1 - 12 only. Periods 7 & 8 - complete Homework/Participation Quiz then
complete "Exercises: SAT Mapping Problems" # 1 - 6
Algebra 2: Class discussion of Absolute Value followed by 3 examples.
Students complete Green Book page 12 # 27 - 31 and place solutions on
board.
Pre-Calculus: Students place solutions to September 13 homework on board.
Students continue working on "Integer Exponents" worksheet #27 - 32
September 13, 2010
Math Topics 12: In class discussion of "SAT Mapping Problems" using
powerpoint (found on Handouts page)
Algebra 2: In class review of Quiz #1
Pre-Calculus: Class completes "Integer Exponents" worksheet #1 - 16 with
teacher guidance. Assignment: "Integer Exponents" worksheet # 17 - 26
September 10, 2010
Math Topics 12: Students work in groups of 2 or 3 on Three of the quiz
questions from Thursday's quiz. Students may earn up to 3 points per
correct solution provided that sufficient work is shown to support the
answer.
Algebra 2: Quiz #1
Pre-Calculus: Quiz #1
September 09, 2010
Math Topics 12: Quiz #1
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
September 08, 2010
Math Topics 12:
Algebra 2:
Pre-Calculus:
September 07, 2010
Math Topics 12: In class review of Section 5 of the SAT pre test in
preparation for the QUIZ THIS WEEK! Homework: Question #6 (found on
handouts page)
Algebra 2: Students complete Problem of the Day #4. Class notes on sectioin 1-
1 Real numbers from Power Point.
Pre-Calculus: Students complete problems from THE MATH PAGE using the link
http://www.themathpage.com/alg/rational-exponents.htm
September 03, 2010
Math Topics 12: Students complete Section 5 of SAT pre-test.
Algebra 2: Students complete Problem of the Day #3. Then students work in
teams to complete the worksheet "Sets of Real Numbers Worksheet #1"
Pre-Calculus: Review "Algebra 3 Sheet #1-3A" problems # 1 - 6. Students
continue working up to #16
September 02, 2010
Math Topics 12: Continue review of pretest Section 2 problems (please get
notes from a RELIABLE person from class)
Algebra 2: Students complete "Sets of Numbers" activity (Introduction
flipchart)
Pre-Calculus: Class interactively participates in completing Chapter 1 page 6
worksheet on Promethean board. Discuss problems 1 & 3 from "Algebra 3
Sheet #1-3A"
September 01, 2010
Math Topics 12: In class review of pretest Section 2 problems 17 - 19
Algebra 2: Students complete Problem of the Day A - D. Review. Together as
a class continue notes on solving equations (flipchart). If absent
today, see me BEFORE homeroom tomorrow!
Pre-Calculus: Class participates in flipchart activities involving the
Complex Number System (get the notes!) Homework: Chapter 1 Worksheets
page 6 to be completed for tomorrow
August 31, 2010
Math Topics 12: Students complete Section 2 of SAT pre-test.
Algebra 2: Review Monday's homework. Students complete solving & checking
equations problems 11 - 15.
Pre-Calculus: Students complete page 5 of Chapter 1 worksheets. Review.
August 30, 2010
Math Topics 12: Students complete Problem of the Day #2.
Class discussion of Fundamental Counting Principle and Combinations and
how to use them to find probability.
Pre-Calculus: Continue Chapter 1 Worksheets pages 3 & 4 along with some
examples from the board on Classifying Numbers in the Complex Number
System.
Algebra 2: Complete solving & checking equations problems 5 - 9. Problem
#10
is for homework.
August 27, 2010
Math Topics 12: Students complete Problem of the Day #1. Continue to discuss
class procedures and note-taking tips.
Pre-Calculus: Complete Chapter 1 Worksheets pages 1 - 2
Algebra 2: Complete solving & checking equations problems 1 - 4
August 26, 2010
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