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

Algebra I - Vazquez

Thursday, November 7, 2013