monday through Thursday

Hopefully you have already looked at the review guide and practiced the problems.  If not, at least you are reading this and probably still have an opportunity to do so.


Enjoy your break.  Make sure you rest and have a lot of fun!

friday 12/16

alg II -   We have started working towards the final.  Today we tackled polynomial and radical functions (mostly solving but we did look at the box problem again.  We were working out of the book but you could just as easily find examples of both functions in your book.


alg I -   Today we looked at solving and graphing equations as well as talking about yesterday's unit test.  Check the review guide which I posted on a previous blog and do some problems listed in that guide.

review guide for alg I final

There are 2 parts to the test.  One is Mult. choice and there are 9 questions on that piece.
The other is free response (typical for our tests) and there are 7 questions.  I would guess that it should take just over an hour to complete it.

The mult choice has:
1 writing an equation from 2 points
2 solving linear equations
3 on slope of a line
3 on solving a SOE

The free response has:
1 triangle sum theorem
3 SOE applications
1 scatterplot
1 writing the equation of a line of best fit
1 "which one doesn't belong" that requires justification


Here are some pages in the book that may help you.

p. 155 #15-17
p. 161 #10
p. 330 #1
p. 356 #8
p. 366 #1-2
p. 373 #11
p. 378 #1-2,4a
p. 381 #11
p. 384 #1
p. 390 #1
p. 410 #3

SOE  videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kRG7jlBMAY&t=280s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf-o_CcTKH8

slope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbd-wT0aMQ0


graphing an equation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgtMbCI4G_I

thursday 12/15

alg II-  we had our assessment for the radical function unit.  It was a quiz and if you missed see me ASAP.  If you time tonight, look at the review guide and try at least 3 problems.


alg I -    today we had our assessment for the SOE unit.  If you missed it, see me ASAP.  I will try to put up the review guide for the final by tonight and you can try some problems for hw tonight.

wednesday 12/14

alg II -   wrapping up the radical unit; we explored some of the applications of a radical model in section 5.4 (kangaroo vs snowboard) and reviewed last night's hw.

alg I -` we reviewed for the test tomorrow!  See review guide if you missed .

tuesday 12/13

alg II -  period 1 did #13 on p. 266 and then did #30,32,47,48,54.  finish for hw.

period 2 reviewed the hw and did #13, 30, 32, 47,54 on p. 266



alg I -   We started with a 3 problem diagnostic and then did #9 on p. 391

monday 12/12

Both classes today were able to use half the class to play on the computers on google games; check out Present Bounce on google santa tracker if you want to see some fun games

alg II-   period 1 reviewed solving radical equations and using transformations to sketch radical functions.
period 2 got notes on 5.4 solving radicals and you were assigned 2 problems for hw   #6 and 16 in that section.


alg I -   there was a little review on SOE and Mr Russell ran through some whiteboard problems.  Study for that test on Thursday!

alg I SOE review guide

For our test on SOE, we will have about 9-10 questions.  Some will be solving a system and others will be word problems where you can use a system or make a table and find solutions.

2-3  solving a system of equations

2-3  word  problems where you have a choice on how to solve

1 on a system where the slopes are the same

1-2 on writing equations from a graph or table (this could be of a horizontal or vertical line)

1 on looking at a table and finding the solution

1 verifying that a point is a solution to a system


Here are some problems in the book to look at:

p. 372  #7

p. 378-80 # 1, 4,5, 9, 11, 13

p. 384 #1abc

p. 390-1 #1abc-2, 7,8, 10abc


The table stuff listed above is not in the book but we did examples in class; we will try to do some more in class this week.

Please ask questions in class if you have any on this guide!

videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCIHAjsZCE0&t=1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a6zpfl50go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7H1oUHXPkg&t=182s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA-55wZtLeE&t=209s

review guide for alg II final

I have the final!

It is 11 problems , mostly from the last month but there are some from quadratics.

here is the breakdown

1 quadratic application
2 writing an equation from description (parent function and transformations)
1  volume of a box that you made by cutting out corners (of course)
1 domain and range problem
1 solving quadratic problem
1 solving polynomial problem
2 solving radical problem
1 polynomial application problem
1 writing a polynomial function from solutions and y-int.

(There are also 2 extra credit problems!)

be prepared to arrive at imaginary solutions on some of these and unreasonable choices for the radicals.

pages in book to work on

p.  52 #9-11, 19-24
p. 62 #49
p. 80 #3,4
p. 99-100 #23, 27-32
p. 108-10 #6-8, 64, 68
p. 127 #8-10
171 #27, 56
p. 194 #13-14
p. 202 #10-13, 21
p. 209 #14-15
p. 216-8 #9-12, 15, 52
p. 223 #6
p. 256 #3-15 odd
p. 266 #4-6, 15-19 odd

Here are videos for the radical unit

Solving radical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4C81qAa3pY

Solving hard ones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pqzmUxOw_E

Extraneous answers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV64oTCzp3s

Here are some polynomial videos

Synthtic division
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLgRS0mUZLw



Solving polynomial functions- factoring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHc8B6MuE8s



rational root theorem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyv9-9VXw4



fundamental theorem of algebra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8-LO6FCna0

friday 12/9

alg II -   period 1 chose to go on to 5.4 so we took notes on solving equations and then did p. 266 #1,3,6,8,17-19

period 2 chose to do another day on 5.3   and worked on p. 256 #9-14

There will be either a quiz or a test next Thursday and the final review guide will be up later this weekend.


alg I -   We started out looking at some problems together and then finished in partners doing "Jackson vs. Benjamins"  SOE task.

thursday

Myself and Mr Russell were at a conference all day so the sub delivered the work to you:


alg II -   you were to do #19-26 and 41-43 in section 5.5 in text.





alg I -   p 390  #1-4  this work was supposed to be turned in to the sub    see me if you haven't done that yet.

Hope that all was well and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

tuesday 12/6

alg II -  Today was a review of the work from Monday as well as the rules of exponents.  WE also took notes for 5.2 and no hw.  We will pick it up again tomorrow.



alg I -   There is now a quiz on Wednesday.  If you missed today, too bad.  We had the computers and did a Kahoot and the Desmos game Race Dot.  No hw but make sure you finish the work from Monday.

monday 12/5

alg II -   We didn't look at the unit tests which we will do tomorrow.  However, we did a pre test on the next unit (radical functions) and took notes on 5.1.  hw pg. 241 #4,5,12,16,19,34


alg I -  more work on SOEs; in fact we have a quiz on Wednesday on them.  hw tonight is p. 378 #4,5 and in class we went over 1-3 on the same page.

friday 12/2

alg II -  TEST day!!!    Very good effort, I hope all are happy with their scores.  No hw




alg I -  we turned in the work for the week as well as worked on more SOE applications.  No hw.

thursday 12/1

alg II -   we did a very good review today to prepare for tomorrow's test.  Loteria and whiteboard work on solving equations and writing equations from solutions as well as the volume problem.


alg I -   Most of the classes did the Boomerang activity, though since period 4 did it yesterday, they did the 4 problems on the board today.

11/30 wednesday

I wasn't in class today due to a meeting but here was my expectation that was passed on to you by the sub.


alg II - We looked at problems in the book on solving equations and writing equations from solutions that will help on the test.  We will review more tomorrow but hopefully you are doing some work on your own.


alg I -  Today you worked on the district task involving skateboards and then practiced more SOE's which you will turn in at the end of the week.

tuesday 11/29

Easy and fun day with the computers


alg II- we had a Kahoot and Desmos on polynomials.  Hw is to study for the test coming up.  Look at the review guide that is in an earlier post.  We also looked at #18 in section 4.9.



alg I -  Today we had Desmos after reviewing SOIs and looking at new techniques to solve SOEs.  No hw tonight.

Monday 11/28

alg II -     W went over the quartic trinomial that is factorable and found solutions through factors.  We also did our writing prompt for the unit to work on college and career readiness.  Finally, we took notes on 4.9 and completed #3,5, 7-9 on page  223



alg I -   We had a review of SOEs and then applied that work to system of inequalities.  Hw is the 5 problems on the board.

Alg II Review guide for polynomials

The test will have 9-10 problems.

3 solving polynomials; make sure you know how to use synthetic division and the quad formula to get all solutions including radical and imaginary.

1 on listing all possible rational roots given the equation


2 writing an equation given the solutions; if given the y-int. you may need to add a transformation to make sure it matches in the equation

1-2 volume problems; most likely like the one about making a box from a piece of cardboard

1 domain and range of a polynomial

1 graphing a polynomial based on a written description; knowing the vocab of transformations  + max, min, zeros, end behavior


These are all problems we have done in class several times so you most likely have them already but here are the pages in the text to look at if you have misplaced your work.

p. 184  #34, 33

p. 195 #33-35

P. 196 #55

P. 202  #9-13, 21, 22, 47

P. 209 #18-19

P. 218 #50, 52

Don't forget the post that has all the tutorial videos!

monday - wednesday 11/21/16 - 11/23/16

alg II -  Today we got our polynomials that we will build a rorschach drawing from.  See me immediately if you haven't gotten one yet.


alg I -  Below are the directions for our logo project.  It is due at the end of class on wednesday.

Linear Equations Logo Project

Directions:  You will create your personal logo that involves at least 8 lines and determine their equations.

Part A:  Steps

1.       Create a coordinate plane

2.       USING A PENCIL, draw your logo on the plane.

3.       Choose 8 lines that you will determine the equation.

·         2 must be positive slopes

·         2 must be negative slopes

·         2 must be a zero slope

·         2 must be an undefined slope

ON ANOTHER PIECE OF PAPER, you will write the equation to those lines in either slope-intercept or point-slope form. 

Part B: Steps.

1.       Choose 2 points on that line and write them down

2.       Find the slope between those 2 points

3.       Write the equation in either form.

*** Extra credit:  Write 3 systems of equations and name the point of intersection.

Grading:  30 points

Part A: 15 pts. -Logo: neatness (2), creativity (7), coordinate plane visible(2), effort (4)

Part B: 15 pts.  – math:  choosing correct points (3), finding correct slope (3), making correct equations (9)

Friday 11/18

alg II -   A really great performance task happened today!  People worked well in their partnerships and look to be close to being ready for the project and test.  If you have a moment this weekend, try to solve some polynomials, especially those with imaginary solutions.


alg I -  Today we worked on our mathematical writing in the Candy Bar writing prompt.  We reviewed what SOEs are and then solved a few unique one; congrats to those who got extra credit.  No hw this weekend.  Project next week.

wednesday 11/16

alg II -   We started with a diagnostic test on solving and writing equations/ p. 195 #51.  We finished with whiteboard problems which I found on p. 194 #10-12 and p. 202 #11-13, 31.  Hw is to practice solving polynom. using a graphing calc and synthetic division.



alg I -  "Which One Doesn't Belong"  wodb.com  #13, 21.  Then we finished in partners working on the final Line of Best Fit exercise.

tuesday 11/15

alg II -   If you missed today, what a shame!  Easy day with Kahoot and Desmos.  Hw is to make sure you are organized and prepared for Friday's perf task  Period 2 also did a little prep for the perf task.


alg I -   Another class that did a lot of Desmos today.  hope you liked it and learned something on lines and slope.
No hw but make sure you finish the line of best fit by Friday.

monday 11/14

alg II - started class by listing the possible rational roots of polynomials (hint:  they're the factors of the last number.  Next we worked on transforming polynomials functions using the whiteboards.  Lastly we started the hw in section 4.7 #3-30, 24, 30.


alg I -  warm up 12 to start class - graphing 2 equations.  We ended class with partners working on line of best fit due at end of class.

thursday 11/10

alg II -  started with another WODB (wodb.com), then drew the graph from #38 p. 217.  We compared using the graphing calc to the rational root theorem.  
We finished by doing several problems on p. 216-217 by working with a partner and whiteboard.


alg I -  p. 367 #12,  p,. 371  #4, then quiz.  We also turned in the work for the week so if you missed have it ready on Monday.

wednesday 11/9

alg II - hardest problem of the year on p. 218 #55.  Thanks to all those students who gave it a great effort!  We also did a few "which one doesn't belong" as well as review the hw.  We are coming to the end of the unit.  Please start thinking of where you need to improve.



alg I -  We also did a few "which one doesn't belong"  and then went to our groups to work on p. 367 #4 and then there were 4 problems on the board to work through.

tuesday 11/8

alg II -  Big ideas today.  We went back to writing equations from solutions but this time we had radical solutions and complex conjugates.  See p. 202 #21,24 if you missed.  We finished with a volume problem #55 on page 196.  Period 2 has hw which is 55-56 on page 196.  No hw for period 1.



alg I -  We reviewed the handout from Monday.  After we tried p. 366 #2 ad p. 351 #7.  We took notes on point slope vs slope intersect and hw was to graph the five problems on the board.

monday 11/7

alg II -   Most of you were here so you know this but what a good day!  Started with #37 and #52 on p. 217.  Period 1 went over quiz but period 2 will do so tomorrow.  Finished with a solving quad review in groups.  Hw p. 202 #9-12



alg I -   We did a Kahoot that reviewed slope.  It you missed it search on Kahoot under Donnalawrence and do "slope and graphing linear equations."  After that we worked in small groups doing a function handout.

friday 11/4

alg II -  If you missed today's quiz, you will make it up next week when you return.  We did a Kahoot to prepare for it as well as do #51-54 on p. 185.  Period 1 also wrote an equation using imaginary solutions.


alg I -   work was due today so turn it in on Monday if you missed.  We also reviewed line of best fit and worked on making a machine on a NBA model.  We finished with a whiteboard review.

alg II videos AGAIN

here they are again...





multiplying polynomials (he doesn't use the Punnett Square; hard to find a video where they used it on a plynomials bigger than 2 x 2  - Sorry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGThIRpWEE4


dividing polynomials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih1wb6AxhMI



Synthtic division
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLgRS0mUZLw



Solving polynomial functions- factoring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHc8B6MuE8s



rational root theorem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyv9-9VXw4



fundamental theorem of algebra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8-LO6FCna0



polynomial regression on TI calc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E01nv3zGmmA

thursday 11/3

alg II -   EVEN MORE FACTORING PRACTICE!   Most of class was spent factoring 4 polynomials using the graphing calculators and synthetic division.   no hw but quiz tomorrow so make sure you are ready.


alg I -   We went over #6 on p 339 and after a relay we went finished the handout from yesterday.

wednesday 11/2

alg II -  today we did #15, 16 in class together , p. 216.  But we also reviewed the hw and did our factor practice and solving practice.  hw was the 3 equations on the board you need to find solutions.


alg i -  warm up 11 on writing equations from tables and then reviewing line of best fit stats.  hw was to finish the earthquake handout

tuesday 11/1

alg II -  MORE FACTORING!  Quiz on Friday on factoring.  We also worked on graphing polynomial functions  hw is p. 216 #7, 8, 11, 12, 18



alg I -  yesterday we started our slope unit and we did more of slope today.  We found slope from data in a table.   Then we reviewed the slope formula and didi p. 331 #7abc, 8ab, 10  which is hw.

monday 10/31

alg II-  pretty easy day;  we spent a lot of time on riddles (congrats to the winners) as well as the google doodle game.  We did factor 6 problems as we will focus on graphing and factoring this week.  no hw.



alg I -   we did start 4.01 in the text today, reviewing the definition of slope and how to visually determine steepness.  We also had some brain teasers.  no hw.

friday 10/28

alg II -  we had yet another KAHOOT!  as well as review the hw from Thursday.  We finished up with the quiz (lucky period 2 got to go to the art gallery)


alg I -  we finally finished unit 3 on graphing by taking our final assessment of the unit.  Great job!

thursday 10/27

alg II - another Kahoot day as well as a little practice to show what the quiz will look like.  We practiced some synthetic division p. 176 #11-13, 26, 34



alg I -   we took test questions from those who have looked the review guide, then we reviewed for the test, which is tomorrow.  Still time to look at the review guide and practice!

wednesday 10/26

alg II -   'nother volume problem, of course, but then right into a Kahoot!   We looked at a few problems #6,7 on p. 175, but then got notes on synthetic division and then did #11-13.

quiz friday on - 1 problem on solving a polymonial, 1 on mult polynom. and 1 on writing an equation from solutions


alg I -  we did our first performance of the year!  Hope it went well; if you missed you will see Mr Russell or myself when you return.

tuesday- 10/25

alg II - we reviewed the problems from Monday  #54, 56 as well as did an extension of the problem in 56 by finding what x would be to get a volume of 32.  We also did #47 in section 4.6 which I am sure we will see again.  Last, we did the notes for 4.3-dividing polynomials.  no hw, we'll start the division stuff tomorrow.


alg I -   we assessed the posters we made yesterday and then used the info on transformations to graph on the whiteboards as well as a little D & R review.  we also did our first coordinate plane scramble and it looked really good!

Monday 10/24

alg II -   Today we worked on p. 171 #35, 37, 51, 52, 54, 56.  Due Tuesday.


alg I - Today we made our posters for parent functions.  Perf task on WEd and test on Friday.  See review guide.

review guide for alg I unit 3 test

There are going to be 10 or so problems on our next test.
The biggest ideas are:  graphing from a situation and graphing an equation- 5 problems.
There is also 1 problem on finding the intersection points of 2 graphs.
I would expect 1-2 on the function, domain and range work we have been doing.
It is possible that there may be a Pythagorean problem on there as well.


In the book
p. 207 #1 all
p. 213 #2-4
p.  276 #4,8-10, 12
p. 281 #6-8

Although we did not do these pages, they do explain domain and range on p. 445-447 in the book, however, I would recommend using your own notes and examples.  PLEASE ask questions in or out of class if you are not clear on any of these concepts.


here is a video link on graphing linear equation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UrcUfBizyw

you may want to look up a video on graphing quadratic equations to see how they differ.


here is a video link about graphing situations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM6atDZlYgc

Of course, you can also go to www.graphingstories.com and go over some of the ones we have already done.

There won't be any stats on the test, though they will be on the performance task, so plan accordingly.

friday 10/21

alg II - even more graphing calc practice; then we worked on #46 on p. 164.  We finished with #4,8,17-19, 26 on p, 170.




alg I -  Today we reviewed functions/ domain and range.  After, we worked in groups on the handout on the toaster factory.  This was turned in before you left.

thursday 10/20

alg II -  We started class by working on #42 on page 163.  We then did some notes on 4.1 definition of polynomials and hw was p. 162 #2-4, 11-12, 21-22



alg I -  After reviewing warm up 8, we had notes on functions (definition, domain, range) and did a class activity.  Hw was to draw 3 function graphs and 3 graphs of non functions.

Videos for Polynomial Unit (ch 4)

multiplying polynomials (he doesn't use the Punnett Square; hard to find a video where they used it on a plynomials bigger than 2 x 2  - Sorry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGThIRpWEE4


dividing polynomials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih1wb6AxhMI



Synthtic division
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLgRS0mUZLw



Solving polynomial functions- factoring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHc8B6MuE8s



rational root theorem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyv9-9VXw4



fundamental theorem of algebra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8-LO6FCna0



polynomial regression on TI calc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E01nv3zGmmA

wednesday 10/19

Short day but I always make it worthwhile so hopefully you were here.

alg II -  We looked at a key problem in our new unit p. 218 #52 and explored graphing polynomials on the graphing calculator.



alg I -   We went back to our friend the Function Machine, then we did warm up 8 which involved graphing equations using a table.

10/18 tuesday

alg II - last day in our quad unit;  looked at the test and writing prompt and then did some stomp rocket math outside to finish up.


alg i -  some independent work (p. 276 #5) and some group work #5-8 on p. 281

monday 10/17

alg II -   Students did their writing prompt for college and career readiness.  After that, we were on desmos.com playing a game that required you to transform quads.  tomorrow is the last day for the unit.  No hw.



alg I -  Today we started on p. 270 doing #4-5 independently.  Then we worked in partners graphing equations and finally we graphed a few graphingstories videos.  No hw.

friday 10/14

alg II -  Test day!!  no hw;



alg I - work from this week was turned in, then we did some graphingstories.com     and finsihed with p. 257  #4,5

thursday 10/13

alg II- today we reviewed for the test.  I was at a meeting but students should have worked on p. 151 #`-8,14 or others may have chosen to work on the review guide instead.



alg I - Students worked on finishing the handout from tuesday.  It was a handout on comparing the statistics on 2 b-ball players.

tuesday 10/11

alg II - We had the performance task today - our first of the year!  Keep preparing for the test on Friday.


alg I -   WE finished the activity from Monday on mean and random sampling.  We took notes on graphical representations of stats and started a new activity.

monday 10/10

alg II -   Today was a review day for the test on Friday.  We had a kahoot on quadratics and then started going through the review guide (which is on a previous post).  One of the ones we went over was #68 on p. 118, which you will see again.



alg I -   today we started our week of statistics.  We had a short bit of notes and then an activity on random sampling, mean and frequency tables,

friday 10/7

alg II -    Ho Boy, what a time today.  We did a few practice problems to get us ready for the perf task.  They are not in your book so see me if you are curious.   Period 1 also got some system practice p. 136  #11-14, 34, 35.    Period 2 did not get to the systems but maybe we can do one on Monday.  Hw is to make sure you are ready for next week's assessments.





alg I - Fun times today.  We did another graphing situation and debated the reasonableness of it.  Mr Russell had a great Kahoot!  on graphing.  Many did well and provided great energy.  No hw.  


Enjoy your weekends.

thursday 10/6

alg II -  Today we went back over factoring and practiced on several different types of polynomials,  If you missed you should see a friend about it as you may not have the strongest factoring skills.





alg I -  

Review guide for alg II quad test

I have not completed the test yet but I have a very good idea what will be on it.   I have come up with some problems in the text that would be good to review and you can always ask a question about them in class if they are difficult.

I would prepare for 9-10 problems.

3-4 on solving a quad equation  (some with imaginary answers)

1 on finding a maximum or minimum (vertex)

1 on area involving  a rectangle inside a rectangle

1-2 writing equations from solutions (not in book but we had a hw that was this)

1-2 graphing quadratic equations

1 graphing using transformations (probably some domain and range in here)

1 system of equations



Here are some problems that I found in the book that would be good to know how to do:


p.  99 # 4, 7,16,17, 28-31

p. 108 #6-8

p. 118  #68

p.  127  #7-15

p. 129  #69

p. 61  #5-8

p.  62  #41, 70

p.  53  #35-40

p. 136 #19-20

Wednesday 10/5

alg II -  In class we went over factoring and it looks like we need a lot more practice.  Next we spent a good deal of class on p. 169 #73.  We finished by writing quad equations from solutions.  Hw was 3 problems that I wrote on the board.  Write equations from solutions for the following:

1   x= 2, 9
2.  x = 5, -4
3.  x = 1/2, 8




alg I -  Today we worked on the problem of the unit and then did group work on graphs.  Hw is p 213 #2-3

alg II videos for quad unit

Here are some videos I found to support you with this unit.  There are many other ones you can find yourself on youtube and even on the Khan academy site.

Graphing a quadratic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDwN1SqnMRU

solving quads  by factoring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZzuZvz33X0

quad formula
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lbABbfU6Zc

Writing equations from solutions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM4FYCyqV0E

Solving a non-linear system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM4FYCyqV0E

quad regression how to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=831lGSUEZ1A

vi hart doodle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-pyuaThp-c

Tuesday 10/4

alg ii -  We had our quiz today, make it up tomorrow if you missed it.   After that we looked at a really good problem #69 on page 129.  Finally, we worked with complex numbers again and will look at those answers at the start of class tomorrow.  no hw.



alg I -   Today we reviewed the graphing handout and the test from last week.  We also took at look at graphingstories.com.   Check out the site if you missed today.  No hw.

Alg II Wed -Friday

Hi alg 2ers, I found what I am leaving for the class and if you missed one of these days, here is the work you missed:

Wed-   p. 127 #21-27, 29-32 all   ask Alex or Ife what videos they showed

Thursday - p. 128  #35,36,49-59 odds only


Friday - p. 109  #37-43 odds, 55-59 odds only'


See ya all Tuesday!

tuesday 9/27

I will be out the next 3 days due to funeral services but I will try to post if I can.  See you all Tuesday.


alg II - Today we started on p. 101 doing #63 and then reviewed last night's hw.  After that, we took notes on 3.4 (they are on the board magnets if you need them) and then started the hw which was p. 127  #2,4,5-8,33.



alg I -   There was a unit 2 test today, make it up if you missed it today.

Monday 9/26

alg II -   quiz is now postponed until I come back from a family emergency.   Today, we worked on p. 99 - 103  #2, 65 and #3.  Then we took some short notes on solving by inverse operations completed the hw p. 99 #13-21 odds.


alg I p -  Today we prepared for the unit 2 test which is tomorrow!  Keep preparing tonight - practice problems from review guide and/ or videos.

Friday 9/23

alg II -  Today in class, we worked through 3 applications of quadratics.  2 of them are in the book p. 101 #61, 64.  We also did another quad modeling like the ones in section 2.4.  Lastly, there was a list of quadratics to solve and hopefully students practiced factoring them.  Quiz on Wednesday and you can now check out a graphing calculator from the book room.


alg I - Today was warm up 5 where we practiced solving equations and inequalities.  Then we worked in groups using a math application. Students who were present turned in the week of work as well.

Alg I Review Guide for Unit 2 Test

Our test is Tuesday September 27th.  It will be 9-10 questions, all based on problems that we have worked on in class.  If you want to study, here are some places in the textbook that will be helpful.
2.11 in the text has the basic moves to solving an equation.  The problems #1,7,11,16 and 17 are good practice and the answers are in the back for most.  We did #1,3,5 on page 150 and #19 on p. 152 already but you should try them again.
As for applications, go back and look at p. 159 #1,3,4 and p. 165  #6-9.

Outside the book, there is still the triangle sum theorem, a perimeter of a rectangle problem and the WOTTINLTO (Sesame Street) and there should be a few examples of these in your classwork from this unit.


Trying doing some work before the night before as studying over a series of nights is always more effective than trying to relearn everything the day before!

Thursday 9/22

alg II -  In class, we reviewed min/max and quad solutions on a graph.  We spent the rest of the period in groups  doing p. 100 #27-37,39,45


alg I -  In class we did a lot of guided work like p. 171 #12 and p. 170 #13,14.   The rest of the class was spent working on 4 problems in rotating pairs.  This work was turned in at the end of class.  See a teacher if you missed today so you can make it up.

Wednesday 9/21

alg II -  Hey, we watched an art video on the 3 quad forms.  We also verified what domain, range and quad solutions were.  Lastly, we started our 3.1 notes.  No hw.


alg I -   today we reviewed hw # 2-5 and then tried #6 on p. 170.

Monday 9/19

I was not here due to a district meeting but I left work for you to do.


alg II -   p. 87 #2,4-9,11  turn in to the sub before you leave


alg I -  Mr Russell came up with the lesson, listen to what he assigns.  Looks like it was warm up 3.

friday 9/16

Alg II P -  Today we did problems 33,34, 39, 41 on p. 62 and then learned how to do quad regression on the graphing calculator when you have 3 points.  See section 2-4 for problems #10-12, 18


alg I -  Today we went over the writing prompt and then did #24 on p 156.  We finished with the 4 function machine game.

thursday 9/15

alg II -   Today was a short day but we managed to play "Which of these things is not like the other?"   See #2  in 2.2 if you missed today.   No hw tonight.


alg I -   Today we looked at p. 166 #10 and then played "which of these things is not like the other?"  No hw tonight.

9/14 wednesday

alg II -  Today we reviewed the hw and then worked on Desmos trying to match graphs using transformations.  hw is p. 61  #4,5,7,15-18



alg I -     Hw for tonight is p.  165 #6.7,9dab.  We worked on computers exploring graphs and functions. (desmos.com)

tuesday 9/13

alg II - Today we started with #76 in 2.2 and saw how to find a maximum algebraically.  Then we worked on precision in our quadratic transformations.  Hw is 31,32,42,43,45 in 2.1.



alg I -   Today we reviewed the hw and did warm up #2.  We also did our first writing prompt and hw is p. 165 #6, 7,  9dab

quadratic videos for alg II

Here are some videos I found to support you with this unit.  There are many other ones you can find yourself on youtube and even on the Khan academy site.

Graphing a quadratic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDwN1SqnMRU

solving quads  by factoring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZzuZvz33X0

quad formula
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lbABbfU6Zc

Writing equations from solutions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM4FYCyqV0E

Solving a non-linear system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM4FYCyqV0E

quad regression how to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=831lGSUEZ1A

vi hart doodle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-pyuaThp-c

Monday - 9/12

alg II - In period 1, we went over the quiz.  Period 2 will review it tomorrow.  Both classes took notes on 2.1/2.2 and then worked in groups on p. 52  #17-30.  If you did not finish in class, do so for hw.


alg I -   Mr Russell did his raffle for periods 4 and 5.  We reviewed perimeter problems and learned about the triangle sum theorem.  We then worked in mixed groups on p. 159  #1,3,4

Friday 9/9

alg II  - Today we reviewed the writing prompt and then took our quiz.  New unit on Monday.

alg I -   Today we turned in our work for this week, had another relay and worked on p.  137  #15,16

thursday 9/8

alg II - started class with #18 in section 1-4 in the book.  We did our first writing prompt for college and career readiness.  There were several whiteboard problems on transformations.  quiz tomorrow.


alg I -  Today we worked on p.  137  #15-16   and page 152 #19, 17.  We also learned how to do a math relay.

wed 9/7

alg II=  Getting closer to the quiz on Friday.  We completed the application from yesterday and worked on identifying transformations from equations.  We were supposed to use the computers but summer school didn't bother to plug the chargers in.  Thanks for nothing, summer school!
Hw is to prepare for the quiz:  re do problems, videos, work with a partner, flash cards, etc.



alg I -   Today we worked as individuals, partners and groups.  We used the book  p. 147  #13, p. 139 #9 and p. 150 # 1,3,5,7,8

tuesday 9/6

alg II - Today we did some good chapter review but looking at:  finding transformations in a word problem, transforming an abstract function and working on a application of functions and transformations.  If you missed, see me after class when you return.


alg I -  today we took our pretest and then did notes on how to solve equations using inverse operations.  We did p. 147 #13 in class and #17 is hw.

friday 9/2

alg II - Today we really reviewed well on:  parent functions, transformations, definition of SOE.  We also tried a 3 x 3 SOE.  Hw is to make sure you understand these things.  There is practice in the book, videos on khan academy/ youtube, flash cards on definitions.


alg I -  Today we took our mandatory placement test.  no hw.

thursday 9/1

alg II -  We are getting closer to our unit quiz next wednes.  Today we did a warm up to get us ready for that.  We also did a lot more practice of our 2 x 2 soes.  no hw but as always if you feel like you need more practice on a skill, do so or watch a video.  Either choose on on Youtube or look at the ones I linked in a previous post.

alg i -  We are finishing up our first unit on SMPs.  We had some fun with an ice breaker and then did a group task that involved sequences.

tuesday 8/30

alg II -  Today we did some applications of parent functions and transformations on page 10 #50,53,54.   Then we practiced about 15 problems on the whiteboards and started the hw, which is
p. 16 #11-16, 10.


alg I  - Today we worked on the machine, one last time for fun.  There was also a video from Youcubed about being a good mathematician.  WE finished class with a group task on quadratic sequences.  No hw.

Monday 8/29/16

alg II -  Today we reviewed our work from last week- functions and transformations.  We also went over answers to p. 9 from last week.  If you were in class, you and partner applied those ideas to one of my former quizzes and gained a lot of knowledge.  If you missed, you should ask to see that quiz.  Period 1 was able to do more work from p. 9 while per. 2 did not.  No hw but review your vocab from last week.


alg I -  Today we went over SMPs 1, 2 and 7.  We then looked at some of the functions we will see in algebra through activities that involved epidemics and tiling floors.  if you missed, see Mr Russell or myself for the work.

thursday 8/25

alg II -   due to getting our books, we were only able to continue the notes.  Hope we finish tomorrow so we can finally get to some practice!  Notes are on the board connected to a magnet in case you miss or lose them.


alg I =   today we worked on SMP 1 and 2 while using linear functions.  No hw but get your signature pages in if you haven't done so yet.  We also got our books today so if you missed and did not get one at registration, do so before school someday soon.

alg II videos for unit 1

Hi  class,
Here are some videos that could be helpful to clarify some of the main points of this unit.  I would recommend watching these a few times.  maybe the first 1 this week and the next week watch some of the ones on SOE.
Hope this helps supplement the class instruction.


graphing transformations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S5HF38DnUY

SOE on khan academy videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcNt-36QKu8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-HfmyUzPw8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCIHAjsZCE0

wednesday 8/23

alg II -    today we reviewed geometrical transformations on the whiteboards and then we started our 1.1 notes on algebraic transformations and functions; no hw




alg I p -     today we went over the syllabus and worked in groups on math practices 1,3,4.  Tonight get your syllabus signed and look at youcubed.org  student video about Elisa.
https://www.youcubed.org/students/

tuesday 8/23

alg II -  today we worked on sorting linear cards, reviewed syllabus and room,, and tonight you have a video to watch for hw  here is the link
https://www.youcubed.org/students/



alg I - today we got our syllabus and started our week of inspirational math by watching 2 videos and working on graphing.  for hw, get your signature page signed by a parent

alg II syllabus

Algebra II  2016-2017  - Mr. Parker                 

Room L109                  395-3204 Phone extension: 71-159

Email: tparker@smmusd.org Email is the best way to contact me!!

Blog:  sweetmathguavas.blogspot.com – check for announcements or hw

ELECTRONICS POLICY – No PHONES/ iPODS!!

Both will be taken and given to house offices.

Please get a calculator if you need one!!  No phones can be used.  TIs are good.  I have some loaners but not enough for everyone.   My.hrw.com has a graphing calculator on it as well.

 

Curriculum:

Mastering the following and being able to apply:

Transformations            Solving Polynomials               

Rational Equations                  Radical equations                              Logarithms

Statistics                        Trigonometry                          Conic Sections    

Standards  of  Mathematical Practice

·        Solve problems without giving up

·        Be able to communicate your math ideas to others

·        Be able to solve real world problems

EXPECTATIONS:

• To be responsible for completing work and your own actions.
• Work with others.  It is part of the standards of mathematical practice to share your thought process.
• To participate in class.  The more engaged you are in the class, the more you will learn and the easier the class will be.
• Be on time!

RULES:

NO: electronic devices, cursing, eating/drinking, gum chewing, interrupting, hitting, teasing, tardiness, yelling, leaving seat, throwing things, walking in front of the teacher during instruction, disruption or disrespect.

CONSEQUENCES:

Prompt, seat change, call home, send to house office, class detention, sat school. Suspension.

Materials for EACH class:  pencils, math notebook, a math folder or binder, calculator, straight edge, graph paper, workbook and this syllabus.  BRING THEM!

Textbook:  Big Ideas Algebra 2

GRADING - Your scores on the following will determine grades:

                   A=90+

Work                                        20%                      B=80-89

Tests/ projects                         30%                      C=70-79

Quizzes/ performance tasks     20%                      D = 60-69

Participation                                     10%                      F below 60

Final                                       20%                                        

The final is usually very difficult.  Prepare for it!

Students/ Parents:  Check Illuminate every week with your child.  It is updated frequently.  If you don’t know the codes, contact your child’s advisor for instructions. 

HOMEWORK:

There will be homework 4-5 times a week. Homework will be checked randomly for completion 2-3 times a week.  Students who do hw consistently, do well in my class.  Check the blog to see which problems were assigned.

***    If you are having problems, I can help you before school and at lunch.  I am in my room after school when it is not wrestling season.  I also return emails for assistance.

QUIZZES/ TESTS/ FINAL:

·         I usually give 2-4 quizzes and a test a month.  In addition to these, there will be a final in January and in June.  Projects can be counted as tests as well. You will take a performance task with every unit.  For these, you will work with a partner and be allowed to use your notes.

·         If you miss a test, you will make it up the day you return.  Anyone who fails a test can make test corrections.

Assistance:

·        See your teacher during office hours.

User name:                                        password:

·        Go to afterschool tutoring (Mon-Thurs.)  See  schedule.

·        Try the Khan Academy on Youtube.com

·        Be assertive!

alg I syllabus

Algebra I 2016-2017  - Mr. Parker and Mr. Russell    

Room: L109                 395-3204 Phone extension: 71-159

Email:        tparker@smmusd.org     Email is the best way to contact us!!

 arussell@smmusd.org

Blog: sweetmathguavas.blogspot.com –check for hw

ELECTRONICS POLICY – No PHONES/ iPODS!!

Both will be taken and given to house offices.

Please get a calculator if you need one!!  No phones can be used.

 

Beware:  Any senior missing more than 120 classes, will not be eligible to walk the stage at graduation.  This includes excused absences.

Curriculum:

Becoming the Algebra rock stars that you always dreamed of by mastering:

Solving Functions (many kinds!)      Graphing    System of Equations

***  Main Objectives -Standards of Mathematical Practice!!

·        Don’t give up without giving it your best effort

·        Be able to explain your thinking to others and understand theirs

·        Be able to apply math in real world contexts

Important: Every STEM class is built on this one!!

EXPECTATIONS:

• To be responsible for completing work.  You can always email your peers or teachers if you are absent.  Try not to be absent.
• To participate in class.  The more engaged you are in the class, the more you will learn and the easier the class will be.
• To come to class with the best attitude you can bring, and I’ll do the

same.

• Take responsibility for your actions!  You will be an adult soon!

Parents:  Check Illuminate every week with your child.  It is updated frequently.  If you don’t know the codes, contact your child’s advisor for instructions. 

RULES:

NO: walking in front of the teacher during instruction, electronic devices, cursing, eating/drinking, gum chewing, interrupting, hitting, teasing, tardiness, yelling, leaving seat, throwing things,  disruption or disrespect.

CONSEQUENCES:

Prompt, seat change, call home, send to house office, class detention, Sat. school, Suspension.

Materials for EACH class:  pencils, math notebook, a math folder or binder, calculator, workbook, and this syllabus.  BRING THEM!

Textbook:   CME Alg I with online resources

GRADING - Your scores on the following will determine grades:

                   A=90-100

Work                     32%            B=80-89

Tests/ projects                         33%                      C=70-79

Quizzes/ performance tasks     20%                      D = 60-69

Final                                        15%                      F below 60

         

                                                 

CLASSWORK AND HOMEWORK: the biggest factor in your grades!!!

There will be homework 4-5 times a week.  We will collect some of it at the end of the week, some at the end of class.  You may still turn it in the next week for 50-75% credit.  No homework can be turned in more than 2 weeks late.

***      If you are having issues, we can help you: during office hours or by emails.

QUIZZES/ TESTS/ FINAL:

• We usually give 2-3 quizzes and a test a month.  In addition to these, there will be a final in January and in June.  You will take a performance task with every unit.  For these, you will work with a partner and be allowed to use your notes.
• If you miss a test, you will make it up the day you return.  Anyone who fails a test is expected to make test corrections outside of class in my room.

Assistance:

·        See your teacher during office hours.

Online textbook User name:                                  password:

·        Go to afterschool tutoring (Mon-Thurs).

·        Look up videos on Youtube.com .  Khan Academy is good!!