Thursday 5/29

Here we go, the final Preview and Test of the year!

Homework #130: Finish the Test 36 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview answer key

If you're stuck on any of the homework or need help studying, you should definitely 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 36
Openers / Warm-Ups
Notes #73
Notes #74
Assignment #128 (WB pgs 12-13)
Assignment #129 (WB pgs 14-15)
Assignment #130 (Preview WS)

Wednesday 5/28

Today we learned how to calculate the volume of hemispheres with Notes #74.

We then combined all of our knowledge of volume to tackle some interesting and challenging combination problems. Be sure to pay special attention to these kinds of problems to prepare yourself for this week's test.

Homework #129: WB pgs 13-15 (#10-14)
Solutions: WB pgs 13-15 answer key

Tues 5/27

We learned how to calculate the volume of spheres today with Notes #73.

Homework #128: WB pgs 12-13 (#1-9)*
Solutions: WB pgs 12-13

*Answers should not be left in terms of pi tonight. Be sure to show all work.

Thurs 5/22

Today was spent reviewing for Algebra I Test 35. You've received a Preview worksheet in class that looks very similar to the test you'll be taking tomorrow. Your work tonight will determine your success tomorrow.

Homework #127: Finish the Test 35 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview answer key

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 35
Openers / Warm-Ups
Notes #70
Notes #71
Notes #72
Assignment #124 (WB pg 1)
Assignment #125 (WB pgs 4-6)
Assignment #126 (WB pgs 7-9)
Assignment #127 (Preview WS)

Wednesday 5/21

Today we learned how to find the volume of cones with Notes #72.

We conducted an experiment with a cone, a cylinder, and some rice to derive the formula. The missing piece is now practicing the skill thoroughly until you're proficient.

Homework #126: WB pg 7 (#4-9); pg 8 (#10-14); pg 9 (#7-10, #13)
Solutions: WB pgs 7-9 answer key

Tues 5/20

We continued working on our volume skills for prisms and cylinders today. We also took a look at proportional volume today with Notes #71.

Homework #125: WB pg 4 (#4-7, #10-12); pg 5 (#1-3, #7-9); pg 6 (#1, #3-12, #15)
Solutions: WB pgs 4-5 answer key

Monday 5/19

Today we began our unit on volume. We began with prisms and cylinders in Notes #70. Be sure to review the notes posted here to make sure your personal notes are thorough.

Homework #124: Yellow Workbook pg 1*

*Tonight's homework will require some critical thinking. Answers may vary. Your ideas and processes are more important than you answer.

Thurs 5/15

We spent today reviewing for Algebra I Test 34. You've received a Preview worksheet with two copies of every question that look very similar to the test you'll be taking tomorrow. Your work tonight will determine your success tomorrow.

Homework #123: Finish the Test 34 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview answer key

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

After tomorrow, we only have 4 weeks left of school this year. Make sure you're doing everything in your power to earn the grade you want at the end of the year!

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 34
Warm-Ups
Notes #68
Notes #69
Assignment #120 (WB pgs 5-12)
Assignment #121 (WB pg 17)
Assignment #122 (WB pg 18)
Assignment #123 (Preview WS)

Wednesday 5/14

Today we applied the Pythagorean Theorem to solve the Taco Cart problem, a three act play from Dan Meyer's excellent website.

Notes #69 consisted of copying the details from that website and calculating the time each would take to reach the cart. Be sure to have it all detailed and ready for the notes quiz on Friday.

Homework #122: WB pg 18 (all)
Solutions: WB pg 18 answer key

Tues 5/13

Today we learned how to use the distance formula with Notes #68.

The distance formula is used extensively in the real world, from sports to space exploration, from maps and GPS to atomic physics; it's everywhere!

Homework #121: WB pg 17 (#34-45)
Solutions: WB pg 17 answer key

Monday 5/12

Today you began working on assignment #120 in class which covers application of the Pythagorean Theorem to real world problems. Your homework is to finish that assignment.

Homework #120: WB pgs 5-12 (#1-8, all)
Solutions: #1-8 answer key

Thurs 5/8

Today we began reviewing for Algebra I Test 33. You've received a preview sheet with two copies of that test that look very similar to the assessment you'll be taking tomorrow. We want everyone to be successful, so please do you part.

Homework #119: Finish the Test 33 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview answer key

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 33
Warm-Ups
Notes #66
Notes #67
Assignment #117 (Tan student WB pg 2)
Assignment #118 (Tan student WB pg 3-4, Blue worksheet)

Wed 5/7

Today we continued to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem and it's converse on Notes #67.

Homework #118: Tan student WB pgs. 3-4
                            Blue worksheet

Solutions: Tan worksheet
Tan workbook
Blue worksheet
Along with the Pythagorean Theorem, we briefly talked about Pythagorean Triples. I bet this guy wishes he had been in class today:

Monday 5/5

Today we learned about the Pythagorean Theorem and its proof with Notes #66. You need to understand how to use it and how to derive it. Study your notes.

Homework #117: WB pg 2 (#1-15) *Disregard the portion about "Pythagorean Triples"
Solutions: WB pg 2 answer key

Thurs. 5/1

Today we did final preparations for the Transformation unit  Exam . The multiple choice  preview version of the Assessment. Review your notes and go over the areas of the preview that remain unclear and become familiar with the concepts. Come to class prepared to do your very best. 

Common assessment preview M/C

Answer Key