Thursday 11/7

We continued studying for Common Assessment #4 today, which we'll be taking tomorrow.

Work hard and study tonight in order to arrive prepared tomorrow. We want everyone to be proficient! 

Homework #51: Finish the Common Assessment #4 MC Preview worksheet 
Solutions: Common Assessment #4 MC Preview answer key

You'll be able to use the following assignments for tomorrow's notes and homework quiz; please make sure to have them with you and fully ready to go:

Week 13
Openers / Warm-Ups
Notes #31
Notes #32
Assignment #49 (TB pg 489 & pg 472)
Assignment #50 (Projectile Word Problems)
Assignment #51 (CA #4 Preview)
Assignment #52 (CA #4 MC Preview) 

Wednesday 11/6

Today we got ready for Common Assessment #4, which will be on Friday!

You received a practice common assessment today that looks very similar to the actual test.

Study hard! We want everyone to be proficient!!

Homework #51: Finish the Common Assessment #4 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Common Assessment #4 Preview answer key

Monday 11/4

We began class today talking about success and preparation, especially after reviewing last week's test (for which a majority of students did not fully prepare).

Afterwards, we learned how to simplify radical expressions and use the discriminant with Notes #31.

Homework #49: TB pg 489 (#1-15 odd) & TB pg 472 (#5-21 odd)
Please check your answers in the back of the book when finished.

As we saw in class today, a lack of preparation leads to less-than-desirable results when asked to demonstrate proficiency on our weekly tests.

If you're having trouble with the concepts we've been learning, be sure to visit all the additional links and resources available to you. It is important that you keep pace with the class. Don't wait to begin preparing for Common Assessment #4 (which we'll be taking on Friday).

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.  

- Confucius

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

- Colin Powell

Thursday 10/31

Today was a minimum day, so we spent what little time we had preparing for tomorrow's test. Study hard and be sure to arrive fully prepared! The minimum day schedule gives you plenty of time for homework and studying before Halloween activities tonight.

Homework #48: Finish the Test 12 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview sheet solutions

Be safe tonight.

You'll be able to use the following assignments for tomorrow's notes and homework quiz; please make sure to have them with you and fully ready to go:

Week 12
Openers / Warm-Ups
Notes #28
Notes #29
Notes #30
Assignment #45 (Solving Quadratic Equations)
Assignment #46 (Completing the Square)
Assignment #47 (Using the Quadratic Formula)
Assignment #48 (Test 12 Preview)

Monday 10/28

Today we reviewed solving quadratic equations in Notes #28. 

Remember that math is cumulative and builds on itself. It is important that you are able to solve every type of quadratic equation presented today. If Friday's test did not go well . . . here's your shot at redemption.

Homework #45: Solving Quadratic Equations
Solutions: Solving Quadratic Equations key

Friday 10/25

Congratulations! We have now made it through eleven weeks of algebra. We only have seven weeks left in this semester . . .

If you are unhappy with today's report card, you are running out of time to turn it around. A simple step in the right direction is completing this week's extra credit.

Parent's: there's a wealth of information available on this website to help your son or daughter master the concepts taught this semester. Often times something as simple as a homework check on a daily basis from you, or quizzing them at home on Thursday nights before a test, can make a big difference.

Thursday 10/24

Today we worked on the Test 11 Preview worksheet in class. Tomorrow's test will cover everything we've learned in class this week (solving quadratic equations by factoring and solving with square roots). Be sure to study to arrive fully prepared!

  
Homework #44: Finish the Test 11 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview sheet solutions

If you're stuck on any of the homework or need help studying, you could always ask The Community.

You'll be able to use the following assignments for tomorrow's notes and homework quiz; please make sure to have them with you and fully ready to go:

Week 11
Openers / Warm-Ups
Notes #25
Notes #26
Notes #27
Assignment #41 (Factoring Review)
Assignment #42 (TB pg. 454)
Assignment #43 (Solving Equations with Square Roots)
Assignment #44 (Test 11 Preview) 

Wednesday 10/23

We continued our pursuit of solving quadratic equations today by solving them using square roots, using Notes #27.

In general, you solve each problem just like a normal linear equation, but use square root to "undo" the square on the variable in step #4. Remember, that quadratic equations will always have two solutions, so make sure you find both of them tonight on your homework.

Homework #43: Solving Equations with Square Roots worksheet
Solutions: Solving Equations with Square Roots answer key