Monday 12/16

Well, here we are. Finals week. The last chance to impact your grade (hopefully in a good way!) before we break for three weeks and start anew next semester.

We spent our class period today answering any last-minute questions you had and wrapping up our First Semester Final Review
Homework #69: Finish the First Semester Final Review worksheet
Solutions: First Semester Final Review answer key

Friday 12/13

We completed our review for our first semester Final Exam today by revisiting the Common Assessment #5 Preview.

Homework #68: Finish the CA #5 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: CA #5 Final Exam Review answer key

I also passed out our First Semester Final Review today, to give you a chance to get a head start over the weekend. We'll use Monday to answer any questions you have about it, and allow you to finish it up in class. It will be due the day you take your Final Exam. It is a comprehensive review of every standard we've learned (and mastered) this year, and looks very similar to your Final Exam.
If you get stuck, The Community is here to help and the honors classes have been putting together solution videos for you, which can be found at the following links:

Problem 1	Problem 11	Problem 21	Problem 31	Problem 41
Problem 2	Problem 12	Problem 22	Problem 32	Problem 42
Problem 3	Problem 13	Problem 23	Problem 33	Problem 43
Problem 4	Problem 14	Problem 24	Problem 34	Problem 44
Problem 5	Problem 15	Problem 25	Problem 35	Problem 45
Problem 6	Problem 16	Problem 26	Problem 36	Problem 46
Problem 7	Problem 17	Problem 27	Problem 37	Problem 47
Problem 8	Problem 18	Problem 28	Problem 38	Problem 48
Problem 9	Problem 19	Problem 29	Problem 39	Problem 49
Problem 10	Problem 20	Problem 30	Problem 40	Problem 50

Thurs. 12/12

Today we continued our preparations for the Final Exam by revisiting the Common Assessment #4 Preview.

There are only a few days left to get ready! Make sure you're doing everything possible to earn the grade you want.

Homework #67: CA #4 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: CA #4 Final Exam Review answer key

Wednesday 12/11

Our review for the Final Exam rolled on today with a revisiting of the Common Assessment #3 Preview. This brings our comprehensive review up through week 10 of this semester.

Homework #66: CA #3 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: CA #3 Final Exam Review answer key

Tuesday 12/10

Today we continued our Final Exam prep by revisiting the Common Assessment #2 Preview. This covers all the knowledge acquired during weeks four through seven of this semester.

Homework #65: Finish the CA #2 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: CA #2 Final Exam Review answer key

Monday 12/9

We began our massive review for the Final Exam today by revisiting the Common Assessment #1 Preview. We're all going to do really well on the Final Exam!

Homework #64: Finish the CA #1 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: Side 1 | Side 2

Here's a copy of the Final Exam schedule, for those that want to plan ahead.

Thurs. 12/5

We finished reviewing for Common Assessment #5 today, which we'll be taking tomorrow. You worked through a multiple choice Preview sheet that looks very similar to the actual test. Students who are able to master this Preview will do very well on tomorrow's assessment.

Homework #63: Finish the Common Assessment #5 MC Preview worksheet
Solutions: Common Assessment #5 MC Preview answer key

You can watch videos of Mr. Martinez work though the Preview worksheet in Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. This may help since I was out on jury duty!

Wed 12/4

Today we got ready for Common Assessment #5, 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 get 100%!!

Homework #62: Finish the Common Assessment #5 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Common Assessment #5 Preview answer key

Tuesday 12/3

We learned how to complete work together problems today using Notes #39. This was a hard lesson, and may require some extra work on your own to become comfortable with the concepts and proficient with all the problems.

I'd recommend spending some extra time with the notes tonight, especially the examples we didn't get to in class today. Purple Math, About.com, and Dr. Math are all great resources as well. Good luck and work hard!


Homework #61: Working Together Problems worksheet
Solutions: Working Together Problems key

Monday 12/2

Today we learned how to add and subtract rational expressions with unlike denominators with Notes #38.

The key thing to remember is that you must first find a common denominator. Factoring the denominators helps you find the LCD, which will save you time! After that, just follow the same process as we learned before the Thanksgiving break.

Homework #60: TB pg 547 (#17-39 odd, #50)
Be sure to check your answers in the back of the book when finished!

Thursday 11/21

You spent much of today's rainy day reviewing and practicing for tomorrow's test.

Homework #59: Finish the Test 15 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview sheet solutions

Week 15
Warm-Ups
Notes #35
Notes #36
Notes #37
Assignment #56 (Multiplying Rational Expressions)
Assignment #57 (TB pg 537)
Assignment #58 (TB pgs 586 & 547)

Wednesday 11/20

Today you continued multiplying and dividing with rational expressions.  You then started adding and subtracting rational expressions with common denominators. You can find Notes #37 here.

Homework #58: TB (pg. 586 #1-17 odd)
                                  (pg. 547 #1-11 odd)

Be sure to check you answers in the back of the book when you are finished!!!

Tuesday 11/19

Today you learned how to divide with rational expressions by Mr. Simpson in Notes #36.  To divide by a fraction we listen to the dyslexic colonel who would say, KCF. Keep the first fraction the same, Change the division to multiplication, and Flip the second rational number (reciprocal).  We then carry the problem out as a multiplication problem.

Homework #57: TB (pg. 537 #7-33 odd)

Be sure to check your answers when you are done!!!

Thursday 11/14

Today, we spent the majority of class reviewing and practicing for tomorrow's test. Remember, tonight's Preview assignment looks exactly like tomorrow's test. Study hard!

Homework #55: Finish the Test 14 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 14 

Warm-Ups
Notes #33
Notes #34
Assignment #53 (Rational Expressions 1)
Assignment #54 (Rational Expressions 2)

Wednesday 11/13

Today we continued to practice simplifying rational Expressions

Homework #54: Rational Expressions 2 worksheet
Solutions: Rational Expressions 2 answer key

Tuesday 10/12

Welcome to the wonderful world of rational expressions! We used Notes #18 today to learn what rationals expressions are and how to simplify them.

Remember that the goal is to factor each polynomial, but that we use different techniques depending on whether or not it's a monomial, binomial, or trinomial. A solid understanding all of these vocabulary terms is essential to navigating this topic successfully!

Homework #47: Finish the Rational Expressions 1 worksheet
Solutions: Rational Expressions 1 answer key

Thursday 10/7

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

Remember, I will be on the Community tonight from 5-7 making sure all questions are answered.

 

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 

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, November 6, 2013

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

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Tuesday 11/5

Today we learned how  to solve projectile word problems with quadratic equations. These problems are the last of the material we will cover before common assessment #4.  Together, we worked out every fourth problem on Notes #32.

Homework #50: Projectile problems Worksheet
                          Solutions 

Tomorrow we will begin our review for Friday's common assessment.

Monday, November 4, 2013

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.  

- Confucious

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

- Colin Powell

Friday, November 1, 2013

Friday 11/1

We are now 2/3rds the way through the semester.  If you are having trouble with the concepts we learned this week, be sure to visit the link for additional resources this weekend. It is important that you keep pace with the class.  Here is this weekend's extra credit:

Thursday, October 31, 2013

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
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)

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Wednesday 10/30

Today we rolled up our sleeves and dove headfirst into the quadratic formula with Notes #30. This is now the fourth different technique we've learned to solve quadratic equations, and you need to be able to handle all four proficiently.

We'll also be having a "surprise" quiz tomorrow with exactly one question. Please make sure to memorize the quadratic formula tonight so you'll be able to get the one question on tomorrow's quiz correct.

Hint: (memorize exactly this - maybe to the tune of Pop Goes the Weasel)

Homework #47: Using the Quadratic Formula worksheet
Solutions: Using the Quadratic Formula answer key

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