Monday, December 15, 2014

QUIZ TOPICS

EXTENDED 1. FINAL QUIZ:

TOPICS TO STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S QUIZ
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Exchange Rates
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent
  • Simple Interest
  • Speed, Distance, Time
CORE 1. FINAL QUIZ:

TOPICS TO STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S QUIZ
  • Graphing Inequalities on a Number Line
  • Isolating a variable in an Inequality 
  • Graphing Compound Inequalities
  • Solving Compound Inequalities
  • Inequalities in Slope Intercept Form

Friday, December 12, 2014

HDUBZ WEEKEND

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Percentage Word Problems 1
Convert the following to a simplified fraction:
a. 32%  b. 4.51  c. 125%  d. 0.767676...  e.  0.8888...

EXTENDED 1. F PERIOD: 
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Percentage Word Problems 1
And:
If Astrid invests 650 chf in an account which pays 5% for 2 and a half years, how much will she have in total at the end?
If Anjie invests 1500 chf in an account which pays 3% for 4 years, how much will have in total in Chinese Yuan if the conversion is 4.3 yuan per 1 chf?

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
On Khan Academy, solve until you get three in a row correct:
Graphing and Solving Linear Inequalities

EXTENDED 1. H PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Percentage Word Problems 1
And
Solve the following:
a. Tanya travels for 25 kilometers at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour. What distance did she travel?
b. Vika runs 2.4 kilometers in 20 minutes. What was her average speed in kilometers per hour?
c. Pavel types his 1800 word English paper at a rate of 13 words per minute. How long did it take him to type the paper in total minutes?

TEACHING PRESENTATIONS LEFT:

F PERIOD. EXTENDED 1.
Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Astrid & Tommy

D PERIOD. EXTENDED 1.
Speed, Distance, Time: Monday: Nat & Sere

Thursday, December 11, 2014

HDubz for Friday

HDubz for Friday!

EXTENDED 1. F PERIOD:
1. If you have 4,000 Thai Baht and are traveling to Denmark, where the exchange rate is 65 baht for 1 Danish Kronor, how many kronor do you have?
2. You are traveling from Israel with 800 Shekel to Peru. The exchange rate is 200 Peruvian Soles for 1 Israeli Shekel, how many Peruvian Soles do you have?
3. You are leaving Japan with 5,000 yen and traveling to London. If the exchange rate is 30 yen to 4 pounds, how many pounds will you receive?
4. Can, Mustafa, and Dima share pizza in a ratio of 3: 5:2 pieces. The total bill is CHF 175, and they decide to split it based on how much they eat. How much will each pay?
5. Tommaso knows that 300 cm's of string costs 35 euro. If he wants to buy 2 meters worth, how much will he spend?

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
1. If you have 4,000 Thai Baht and are traveling to Denmark, where the exchange rate is 65 baht for 1 Danish Kronor, how many kronor do you have?
2. You are traveling from Israel with 800 Shekel to Peru. The exchange rate is 200 Peruvian Soles for 1 Israeli Shekel, how many Peruvian Soles do you have?
3. You are leaving Japan with 5,000 yen and traveling to London. If the exchange rate is 30 yen to 4 pounds, how many pounds will you receive?

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Solve and graph the following:
a. -10 < 2x + 3 < 3
b. 8 < -x/2 - 1 < 10
c. -2 < -x + 2 < 6

EXTENDED 1. H PERIOD:
In Khan Academy please complete five in a row:
Scientific Notation
Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:

  • Ratio & Proportion: Friday: Mina & Ivan
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Dino & Elyanita
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Nat & Sere
CORE 1. E PERIOD:
  • Inequalities in Slope Intercept Form: Friday: Jack, Asia, Bennie

EXTENDED 1. H PERIOD:
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Tanya & Ginevra
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Leo & Navi
EXTENDED 1. F PERIOD:
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Russian Trio
  • Simple Interest: Friday: Giorgio & Jacopo
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Astrid & Tommy

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

HDUBZ

EXTENDED 1. F PERIOD:
In Khan Academy please complete five in a row:
Scientific Notation
Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation

EXTENDED 1. D & H PERIODS:
1. If you have 4,000 Thai Baht and are traveling to Denmark, where the exchange rate is 65 baht for 1 Danish Kronor, how many kronor do you have?
2. You are traveling from Israel with 800 Shekel to Peru. The exchange rate is 200 Peruvian Soles for 1 Israeli Shekel, how many Peruvian Soles do you have?
3. You are leaving Japan with 5,000 yen and traveling to London. If the exchange rate is 30 yen to 4 pounds, how many pounds will you receive?

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy complete five in a row:
Inequalities on a Number

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:

  • Ratio & Proportion: Wednesday: Mina & Ivan
  • Exchange Rates: Wednesday: Willy & BLANK
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Dino & Elyanita
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Nat & Sere
CORE 1. E PERIOD:
  • Graphing Compound Inequalities: Thursday: Amanda & Veron
  • Solving Compound Inequalities: Thursday: Albi & Lolo
  • Inequalities in Slope Intercept Form: Friday: Jack, Asia, Bennie

EXTENDED 1. H PERIOD:


  • Scientific Notation: Thursday: Danila & Pavel
  • Ratio & Proportion: Thursday: Vika & Nic
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Tanya & Ginevra
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Leo & Navi
EXTENDED 1. F PERIOD:
  • Ratio & Proportion: Thursday: Ellie, Gabriele, Lorenzo
  • Exchange Rates: Thursday: Ethan, Anjie, Hina
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Russian Trio
  • Simple Interest: Friday: Giorgio & Jacopo
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Astrid & Tommy
     

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

HDubz for Wednesday

See you all Wednesday for the short period. Remember its a different class period:

EXTENDED D PERIOD:
In Khan Academy please complete five in a row:
Scientific Notation
Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:

  • Scientific Notation: Tuesday: Cloud & Manulina
  • Ratio & Proportion: Wednesday: Mina & Ivan
  • Exchange Rates: Wednesday: Willy & BLANK
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Dino & Elyanita
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Nat & Sere
CORE 1. E PERIOD:
  • Graphing Inequalities on a Number Line: Wednesday: Mischa & Vidal
  • Graphing Compound Inequalities: Thursday: Amanda & Veron
  • Solving Compound Inequalities: Thursday: Albi & Lolo
  •  Inequalities in Slope Intercept Form: Friday: Jack, Asia, Bennie

EXTENDED 1. F PERIOD:

  • Scientific Notation: Wednesday: Can, Mustafa, Dima
  • Ratio & Proportion: Thursday: Ellie, Gabriele, Lorenzo
  • Exchange Rates: Thursday: Ethan, Anjie, Hina
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Russian Trio
  • Simple Interest: Friday: Giorgio & Jacopo
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Astrid & Tommy

EXTENDED 1. H PERIOD:

  • Scientific Notation: Thursday: Danila & Pavel
  • Ratio & Proportion: Thursday: Vika & Nic
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Tanya & Ginevra
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Leo & Navi

Monday, December 8, 2014

HDubz

Teaching Lessons for this week will be as follows. You will still have homework, just not tonight:

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
  • Scientific Notation: Tuesday: Cloud & Manulina
  • Ratio & Proportion: Wednesday: Mina & Ivan
  • Exchange Rates: Wednesday: Willy & BLANK
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Dino & Elyanita
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Nat & Sere
CORE 1. E PERIOD:
  • Graphing Inequalities on a Number Line: Wednesday: Mischa & Vidal
  • Graphing Compound Inequalities: Thursday: Amanda & Veron
  • Solving Compound Inequalities: Thursday: Albi & Lolo
  • Inequalities in Slope Intercept Form: Friday: Jack, Asia, Bennie

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
  • Scientific Notation: Tuesday: Can, Mustafa, Dima
  • Ratio & Proportion: Wednesday: Ellie, Gabriele, Lorenzo
  • Exchange Rates: Wednesday: Ethan, Anjie, Hina
  • Converting between Decimal, Fraction, Percent: Friday: Russian Trio
  • Simple Interest: Friday: Giorgio & Jacopo
  • Speed, Distance, Time: Friday: Astrid & Tommy

Friday, December 5, 2014

HDUBS FOR THE WEEKEND!

Hey homies,
Here's your hdubz for the weekend. Don't forget your extra credit Math Art is due next week!

CORE 1.  E PERIOD.
Complete your math extra credit art work and solve the following for x:
a. 4x - 5 > 18
b. -2x + 1 < -13
c. x/4 + 4 < -6
d. -2x/3 - 2 > 4

EXTENDED. ALL PERIODS.
No hdubz. Just work on your extra credit art!


Thursday, December 4, 2014

HDubz for Friday

Hi guys, your homework for Friday is as follows:

Core 1. E PERIOD:
In your book, page 77 Crossnumbers, try C

 
Extended:
You have your test tomorrow. Don't forget to bring a calculator!

TOPICS FOR TEST:

  • Factoring out a GCF
  • Factoring by Grouping
  • Factoring trinomials
    • shortcut
    • cross method
  • Difference of Two Squares
  • Graphs of Quadratics
    • Vertex
    • Line of Symmetry
    • X Intercepts: Quadratic Formula
    • Y Intercept 

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

HDubz for Thursday

Hi all, your hdubs for Thursday, including the review topics for Extended 1 test on Friday! Email me with any questions!

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Dividing Decimals 2
Dividing Decimals 3


EXTENDED 1. F, H PERIOD:
Find the equation of the following parabolas:
a. Parabola with x intercepts of 4, 2
b. Parabola with x intercepts of -1, -3 and y intercept of 6
c. Parabola with vertex of (2, 1) and y intercept of 6

EXTENDED 1
TOPICS FOR TEST:
  • Factoring out a GCF
  • Factoring by Grouping
  • Factoring trinomials
    • shortcut
    • cross method
  • Difference of Two Squares
  • Graphs of Quadratics
    • Vertex
    • Line of Symmetry
    • X Intercepts: Quadratic Formula
    • Y Intercept

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

HDubz for Wednesday:

HDUBS for Wednesday:
 
CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Try five questions of each of the following in Khan Academy without a calculator!
Subtracting Decimals 2
Multiplying Decimals 1
Dividing Decimals 2

EXTENDED 1.  H, F PERIOD:
Finish your worksheet from today if you have not already done so!
Graph y = x^2 - 4x + 2 by finding the:
x intercepts, y intercept, axis of symmetry, vertex

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
Find the equation of the following parabolas:
a. Parabola with x intercepts of 4, 2
b. Parabola with x intercepts of -1, -3 and y intercept of 6
c. Parabola with vertex of (2, 1) and y intercept of 6

Monday, December 1, 2014

Hey guys, here is your hdubz and the rap video if you haven't seen it:
 
EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
Write the equation of the following lines:
a. Parabola with x intercepts 3 and -4
Graph y = x^2 - 4x + 2 by finding the:
x intercepts, y intercept, axis of symmetry, vertex

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Try five questions of each of the following without a calculator!
Subtracting Decimals 2
Multiplying Decimals 1
Dividing Decimals 2

EXTENDED 1.  F PERIOD:
Finish your worksheet from today if you have not already done so!
Graph y = x^2 - 4x + 2 by finding the:
x intercepts, y intercept, axis of symmetry, vertex



Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Homework for the long weekend.

EXTENDED 1. E, H PERIODS:
Solve for:
a. X Intercepts
b. Y Intercept
c. Axis of Symmetry
d. Sketch a graph
i. y = x^2 - 4x - 12
ii. y = -2x^2 + 3x + 3

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
Solve for:
a. X Intercepts
b. Y Intercept
c. Axis of Symmetry
d. Sketch a graph
i. y = x^2 - 4x - 12
ii. y = -2x^2 + 3x + 3

EXTENDED 1. H & F PERIODS:
For the following questions:
a. solve for the x intercepts
b. answer whether the graph opens up or down.
c. Draw a graph

1. y = x^2 - 5x - 6
2. y = 2x^2 - 7x + 5
3. y = 3x^2 + 2x - 2
4. y = -4x^2 + 5x - 3

CORE 1. E PERIOD
TEST MATERIAL FOR WEDNESDAY

  •  Isolating
  • Graphing: points, lines, slope intercept form
  • Slope: Parallel or Perpendicular
  • Review: circles, angles, polygons

Monday, November 24, 2014

HDUBS Monday

Here's your homework all!
 
EXTENDED 1. D & F PERIODS:
For the following questions:
a. solve for the x intercepts
b. answer whether the graph opens up or down.
c. Draw a graph

1. y = x^2 - 5x - 6
2. y = 2x^2 - 7x + 5
3. y = 3x^2 + 2x - 2
4. y = -4x^2 + 5x - 3

CORE 1. E PERIOD
TEST MATERIAL FOR WEDNESDAY
  •  Isolating
  • Graphing: points, lines, slope intercept form
  • Slope: Parallel or Perpendicular
  • Review: circles, angles, polygons

Thursday, November 20, 2014

HDubz for Friday

Hi all, your hdubz for Friday!
 
EXTENDED 1. ALL:
In your book, please solve using the quadratic formula:
page 121 Ex 3.33 # 11, 13, 15, 17

Core 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Graphing Linear Equations

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

HDubz Wednesday

Hi all, your hdubz for Thursday's classes. Ciao!

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
In your book, please solve using the quadratic formula:
page 121 Ex 3.34 # 11, 13, 15, 17

EXTENDED 1. F & H PERIOD:
In your book, solve:
page 119 Ex 3.31 #'s 10 - 15 all

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Please solve the following problems:
a. What is the equation of the line through the points ( -2, 1 ) and ( 4, 3 )?
b. What is the equation of the line through the points ( 5, -2 ) and ( 3, -4 )?
Hint: you must find the slope of the points first!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

HDUBZ TUESDAY

HDUBS. Tuesday November 18th, 2014.
 
Extended 1. H & F PERIODS:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Solving quadratics by factoring
Solving quadratics by factoring 2

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Identifying Slope of a Line

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
In your book, solve:
page 119 Ex 3.31 #'s 10 - 15 all

Monday, November 17, 2014

Compiti Monday Night

Hey guys, here's your homework. Happy Monday. 
 
Extended 1. D & F PERIODS:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Solving quadratics by factoring
Solving quadratics by factoring 2

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Identifying Slope of a Line

Thursday, November 13, 2014

HDubz for Friday

Here is your homework for Friday. Remember you have a quiz (no partners, with a sub). Good luck! No homework for the weekend!

EXTENDED 1. D, F, H PERIOD:
Factor out the GCF: 5a - 25a^3 + 45a^6
Factor by Grouping: 8x - 4 - 14x^3 + 7x^2
Factor the Trinomial: x^2 - 5x - 24
Factor the Trinomial: 3x^2 - 10x + 8


CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Identifying Slope of a Line



Wednesday, November 12, 2014

HDubz Wednesday

Hi guys, your homework for the end of the week is as follows. Also a review on the cross method from a bro:

EXTENDED F, H PERIODS:
In the book, please complete:
page 117 Ex 3.29 # 4 - 12 evens only

CORE 1. E PERIOD:

What is the slope:
a. Parallel to y = 2x - 5
b. Perpendicular to y = 1/3x - 1
c. Parallel to 2x - 2y = 1
d. Perpendicular to 3x + 2y = 8

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
Factor out the GCF: 5a - 25a^3 + 45a^6
Factor by Grouping: 8x - 4 - 14x^3 + 7x^2
Factor the Trinomial: x^2 - 5x - 24
Factor the Trinomial: 3x^2 - 10x + 8

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

HDubz Tuesday night

Ciao amici, please find your homework for Wednesday's classes. See you all tomorrow.


EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
In the book, please complete:
page 117 Ex 3.29 # 4 - 12 evens only


EXTENDED 1. H, F PERIODS:
Finish working on page 1 of the worksheet from class. If you have time, complete page 2 also

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Watch the video below and try the following problems:
1. If you have a slope of 3 and a point of ( -1, 2 ), solve for the equation of a line.
2. If you have a y intercept of 1/2 and a point of ( -4, 2 ) find the equation of the line.

Monday, November 10, 2014

HDubz

Homies, welcome back! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Now really beautiful weather.
 
EXTENDED 1. D, F PERIODS:
Finish working on page 1 of the worksheet from class. If you have time, complete page 2 also

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Watch the video below and try the following problems:
1. If you have a slope of 3 and a point of ( -1, 2 ), solve for the equation of a line.
2. If you have a y intercept of 1/2 and a point of ( -4, 2 ) find the equation of the line.

Friday, November 7, 2014

HDubz Family Weekend

Hi all, I hope everyone enjoys their weekend with their families. Here is your homework for Monday's classes plus the factoring video if you are still having difficulty:

EXTENDED 1. D, F, H:
In Khan Academy, try until you get five in a row correct:
Factoring quadratics 1
Factoring quadratics 2
(you must remove a GCF first to make a equal to 1!)

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy try until you get five in a row correct:
Converting from point-slope to slope-intercept form

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Thursday Night Homework For Friday!

Hi all, for your homework tomorrow, please complete the following. There is a video of factoring which I made last year if you are still unsure:

EXTENDED 1. D, F, H PERIODs:
In your book please complete:
page 116 Ex. 3.28
# 4 - 9 all,
# 15 - 17 all

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
1. Find the equation of the line perpendicular to y = 3x - 4 with a y intercept of -2
2. Find the equation of the line parallel to y = 2/5x + 1 which passes through the point (5, 3)
3. Find the equation of the line with a slope of -1/3 that passes through the point (6, -1)
4. Find the equation of the line with y intercept of 2 and point (3, 0)

HDubz Wednesday

Your h-dubz for Friday. Don't forget tomorrow is the Day of Silence: buy a shirt for 10 chf. Also, don't forget to turn in your corrected test with a teacher's signature. Here's a video if you're having questions on the first two types of factoring: GCF & Grouping.
 
EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD: (for Friday)
In your book please complete:
page 116 Ex. 3.28
# 4 - 9 all,
# 15 - 17 all

Extended 1.  F, H PERIODS:
In your text book:
page 115 Ex. 3.27 #17 - 21 all

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please complete until you get five in a row correct:
Recognizing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Line

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

HDubz Tuesday 11.4

Hey class- here is your hdubz for Wednesday, which remember is a Friday schedule!


If anyone from Extended Period is having difficulty with the factoring: GCF or Factoring by Grouping, I have made a video to explain it to all of you:
 
Extended 1. F, H Periods:
In your text book:
page 114 Ex 3.26 # 8 - 22 evens

Core 1. E Period:
In your text book:
page 60 Ex 15 # 1- 8 all

Extended 1.  D Period:
In your text book:
page 115 Ex. 3.27 #17 - 21 all

Monday, November 3, 2014

Hey class. Happy Movember! Here is your hdubs and as promised, a link to last year's Movember rap video:

 Extended 1. D, F Periods:
In your text book:
page 114 Ex 3.26 # 8 - 22 evens

Core 1. E Period:
In your text book:
page 60 Ex 15 # 1- 8 all

Friday, October 24, 2014

I hope everyone has a nice weekend. Remember that Monday is a Wednesday schedule.

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Change the following in to slope-intercept form and graph:
a. 3x + 5y = 15
b. -6x + 2y = -8
c. -3x - 4y = -12
d. 2x + y/2 = -4

EXTENDED TEST REVIEW. ALL CLASSES:
Topics you may wish to review for our test:
1. Substitution Method
2. Elimination Method
3. Graphing Method
4. Systems of Inequalities
5. Review of: 
     Roots
     Exponents
     Rational vs. Irrational Numbers

Possible Khan Academy Exercises:
Systems of Equations with Substitution
Systems of Equations with Elimination
Graphing Systems of Equations
Graphing Systems of Inequalities

Thursday, October 23, 2014

HDubz Thursday

Ciao amici, compiti per stasera:


EXTENDED 1. D, F, H PERIODS:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get three in a row correct:
Graphing and Solving Systems of Inequalities

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get three in a row correct:
Writing Expressions

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

HDubz 10.22

Ciao amici, your hdubz for Thursday's classes:

EXTENDED 1. F & H PERIODS:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Graphing Linear Equations
Graphing Systems of Equations

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
One-step Equations
Two-step Equations

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD: (for Friday)
In Khan Academy, please try until you get three in a row correct:
Graphing and Solving Systems of Inequalities

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

HDubz Tuesday Night

Hey party people. Here is your HDubz for tomorrow's classes. See you all on Wednesday!

Extended 1. D PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Graphing Linear Equations
Graphing Systems of Equations

Extended 1. F & H PERIODS:

Monday, October 20, 2014

Homework for Tuesday:

Extended 1. D & F Periods:
Watch the following video reviewing graphing:

Extended 1. H Period:
Solve using substitution method:
3a - b = 9
2a + 2b = 14
Solve using elimination/addition method:
Problem I:
3x + 2y = 11
2x - y = -3
Problem II:
3x + y = 11
9x + 2y = 28
Solve using either method:
Dino buys 4 sunglasses and 2 book for 15.45 chf. Panella buys 3 sunglasses and one book for 7.55 chf. How much does a pair of sungless cost? How much does a book cost?
If Nic buys five sunglasses and five books, how much will he spend?  

Friday, October 17, 2014

Hdubz weekend

Hey guys, hope everyone has a great weekend! I will see you all on Monday.

Core 1 E Period:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Graphing Linear Equations

Extended 1. D, F, H Periods:
Solve using substitution method:
3a - b = 9
2a + 2b = 14
Solve using elimination/addition method:
Problem I:
3x + 2y = 11
2x - y = -3
Problem II:
3x + y = 11
9x + 2y = 28
Solve using either method:
Dino buys 4 sunglasses and 2 book for 15.45 chf. Panella buys 3 sunglasses and one book for 7.55 chf. How much does a pair of sungless cost? How much does a book cost?
If Nic buys five sunglasses and five books, how much will he spend?  

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Good news: Tomorrow is Friday! Bad news: There is HDubz.

Core E PERIOD:
Graph the following equations on an x/y axis:
y = 1/2x + 3
y = -5
y = -3x - 4
x = 2
y = x + 1 
Extended D, F, H PERIODS:
In your textbook please complete page 108 # 12 - 17 all, using only the substitution method!
Reminder: correct your test with a teacher, dorm parent, or tutor by Friday for make up points. It must have their signature on it.
Math Help Center:  Monticello 7
     Tuesday, 17:00 -19:00
     Thursday, 17:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

HDubz


Extended Math H & F PERIODS:
Complete the following:
Solve for x:
5x - 10y = -40
3y - 1/2x = -6
5 + 3/4x = 6
Distribute:
-7a ( 5a - 8 )
4a^3 ( 6ab + 4 a^5 ) 
Solve for b:
2b + 8 = -12
1/3b - 4 = -7
4b - 7 = -5b + 1
 
Reminder: correct your test with a teacher, dorm parent, or tutor by Friday for make up points. It must have their signature on it.
Math Help Center:  Monticello 7
     Tuesday, 17:00 -19:00
     Thursday, 17:00 - 19:00

Core E PERIOD: (For Thursday)
In Khan Academy try each of the following until you get five in a row correct:
Graphing Points
Graphing Points and Naming Quadrants 
 
Extended D PERIOD (For Friday):
In your textbook please complete page 108 # 12 - 17 all

Monday, October 13, 2014

HDubz Monday

Happy Monday, here is your hdubz:

Extended Math D & F PERIODS:
Complete the following:
Solve for x:
5x - 10y = -40
3y - 1/2x = -6
5 + 3/4x = 6
Distribute:
-7a ( 5a - 8 )
4a^3 ( 6ab + 4 a^5 ) 
Solve for b:
2b + 8 = -12
1/3b - 4 = -7
4b - 7 = -5b + 1
 
Reminder: correct your test with a teacher, dorm parent, or tutor by Friday for make up points. It must have their signature on it.

Math Help Center:  Monticello 7
     Tuesday, 17:00 -19:00
     Thursday, 17:00 - 19:00
Core E PERIOD: (For Thursday)
In Khan Academy try each of the following until you get five in a row correct:
Graphing Points
Graphing Points and Naming Quadrants

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Test Reviews

Topics for your tests tomorrow. If you have any questions please let me know!
 
EXTENDED 1. TEST REVIEW:
Topics for the Test
PEMDAS
Isolating
Rational vs. Irrational Numbers
Exponents Rules: x + -
Roots x + -
FOILing

Khan Academy Review Exercises:
Order of Operations
Positive and Negative Exponents
Simplifying Square Roots
Cube Roots
Adding and Subtracting Radicals

Example Problems:
a. 5x^1/3 - 9x^1/3 + 25x^1/2
b. (5x^7 - 3x^2 * 5x^5) ^-1
c. (4x^1/3 - 7)(2x^2/3 + 5)
d. (2a^5)^-2

CORE 1. TEST MATERIAL:
Angles: Z pattern, X pattern,
Polygons: Names
Circles: radius, area, diameter, circumference
Quadrilaterals- Area
    rectangle
    square
    parallelogram
    rhombus
    trapezium

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

HDubz

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy please complete until you get five in a row correct:
Area of Parallelograms
Area of Trapezoids, Rhombi, and Kites (Kite area: diagonal 1 x diagonal 2, divided by 2)

EXTENDED 1. H & F PERIODS:
Complete the following Google Form with your answers:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D2KerE94lYhADNmf1CW_NtzcOe3PbFvpTxMcBL238cY/viewform?usp=send_form

EXTENDED 1. TEST REVIEW:
Topics for the Test
PEMDAS
Isolating
Rational vs. Irrational Numbers
Exponents Rules: x + -
Roots x + -
FOILing

Khan Academy Review Exercises:
Order of Operations
Positive and Negative Exponents
Simplifying Square Roots
Cube Roots
Adding and Subtracting Radicals

 

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Homework 10.7

I hope everyone had a great long weekend- welcome back to rainy Lugano. Here is your hdubz:

EXTENDED 1. H & D PERIODS:
Complete the following Google Form with your answers:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D2KerE94lYhADNmf1CW_NtzcOe3PbFvpTxMcBL238cY/viewform?usp=send_form

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Homework Thursday

Hey guys here is your hdubz for tomorrow- FRIDAY!! All classes bring a calculator to class!
EXTENDED 1. ALL PERIODS:
On Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Multiplying Binomials 1

Your quiz will be on the following:
Simplifying Roots
Multiplying Roots
Adding/ Subtracting Roots
Exponent Properties
Rational vs. Irrational Numbers

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Try these two questions:
a. If the area of a square with one side of 4 cm equals the area of a circle, what is the radius of the circle?
b. A rectangle with a 5 x 6 cm size is equal to the circumference of a circle. What is the diameter of the circle?

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Homework Wednesday

Happy Wednesday (hump day). Dont forget that Friday is a no dress code day- buy your ticket. See you all tomorrow- Mr. Schiff

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Solve the following three problems. Include the units if all measurements are in centimeters:
a. Find the radius if the Circumference of a circle is 18pi.
b. Find the diameter if the area of a circle is 40pi.
c. Find the radius if the circumference is 22.
d. Find the circumference and area if the radius is 3.

EXTENDED 1. H & F PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Adding and Subtracting Radicals
Cube Roots
 
EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
On Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Multiplying Binomials 1

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Homework Tuesday

Homework Tueday night. Good luck guys-

EXTENDED 1. H & F PERIODS:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Simplifying Square Roots
Simplifying Square Roots 2

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Radius, Diameter, and Circumference

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Adding and Subtracting Radicals
Cube Roots

Monday, September 29, 2014

Monday HDubz 9.29

Happy Monday homies and homegirls. Here is your hdubz:

EXTENDED 1. D & F PERIODS:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Simplifying Square Roots
Simplifying Square Roots 2

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please try until you get five in a row correct:
Radius, Diameter, and Circumference

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Math Nicknames

Hi all, your Extended math nicknames are as follows:

F PERIOD:
Can - Abscan
Giorgio - Girgiocalc
Ellie - The H-Dubz Master
Gabriel - Gabrackets
Marta - Dumbest Math Queen
Lorenzo - Least Common Multiple
Sasha - Dumb Math Queen
Angelina - Addgelina
Tommasso - de Terminator
Jacopo - Triko
Astrid - Astraight line
Mustafa - Algebra 2

D PERIOD:
Nathalie - Natitan
Sara C. - Sarasin
Serena - The Multiplier
Sara M. - SDHH (Sara did her hdubz)
Willy - Mr. PEMDAS
Ely - Marymathics
Theo - Theo^2 aka Theo Squared
Ivan - Ivangle
Mina - Minus Mina
Claudia - Calclaudia

H PERIOD:
Ginevra - Error
Danila - xxxCalculator!$ucks@!
Juan Manuel - The Exponent Master
Pavel - The Division Man
Victoria - multi-love
Leonardo - Sum-mer
Navila - Not Equal To
Tanya - Trig Tanya

Friday, September 26, 2014

Weekend H to the Dizzubs

Hey guys, enjoy your weekends! I hope everyone has a great weekend and gets some rest.

Extended Math- because you took your quiz there will be no hdubz this weekend. Get reay for new topics come Monday

Core Math 1:
For Monday please do the following Khan Academy exercises until you get five correct: 
  • Area of a Circle 
  • Area and Circumference of Circles 
(use pi rather than multiplying by 3.14)

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Homework Thursday 9.25

Tomorrow is Friday, hooray! Here's your hdubz:

EXTENDED 1. F & H PERIODS:
Solve the following and simplify completely:
a. (4^7 * 5^7) ^ -2
b. 1/3 ( 2/5y - 3/2 ) + (2/3)^3
c. Simplify and order from smallest to largest:
6^-2    (-1/8)^2      3^-3 / 4    (1/7)^-1
d.  15x^3y^-4 * -3x^6y^-5
 
EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
In Khan Academy complete until you get five in a row correct:
Positive and Negative Exponents
Using Exponent Rules to Evaluate Expressions

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
page 13 - 14 Exercise 9 # 2 -12 even
 

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Homework 9.24

Hey guys, hope everyone had a great day. Here is your homework.

EXTENDED 1. ALL PERIODS:
In Khan Academy complete until you get five in a row correct:
Positive and Negative Exponents
Using Exponent Rules to Evaluate Expressions

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Homework Tuesday 9.23

I will see you all on Wednesday! Here is your hdubs:

EXTENDED 1. E & H PERIODS:
Solve the following:
All variables are y. Any x means multiply!
a. (3y^2)^4
b. 16y^10 + 8y^10 - 7y^4
c. 5y^3 x -4y^12
d. (3y^5 - 2y^5)^2
e. 20y^8 / 4y^6

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please complete the exercise Properties of Exponents until you get five in a row correct.

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
The homework from the book for Wednesday is:
page 11-12 Exercise 8 # 1, 2, 4, 7

Monday, September 22, 2014

Homework Monday

Happy Monday. Today is a beautiful day- hope you make the most of it! See you all on Tuesday and Wednesday, remember that you have quizzes and notebook checks this week!

EXTENDED 1. D & F:
Solve the following:
All variables are y. Any x means multiply!
a. (3y^2)^4
b. 16y^10 + 8y^10 - 7y^4
c. 5y^3 x -4y^12
d. (3y^5 - 2y^5)^2
e. 20y^8 / 4y^6

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
The homework from the book for Wednesday is:
page 11-12 Exercise 8 # 1, 2, 4, 7

Friday, September 19, 2014

Homework Weekend

I hope everyone has a great weekend. Enjoy! Stay out of trouble. I will see you all back on Monday in class. Here's your homework! Enjoy the weekend. Here's a video we made a few years ago celebrating the weekend activities (you can find a list of activities at the bottom of the post):

CORE 1.
In Khan Academy, please complete five each in the following exercises:
  • Parallel lines 1
  • Vertical Angles
  • Recognizing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
EXTENDED 1. ALL PERIODS:
On Khan Academy, log in to the website and choose Algebra 1 under subject.
You will be taken to a screen like you see below. Please spend twenty to thirty minutes of the Mystery Challenge which will serve as algebra review for all of you. Send me a question if you have any.
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
FRIDAY September 19th:
19:00 - 21:00 Movie in the Palmer Center: Dumb & Dumber or Frozen

SATURDAY September 20th:
9:30 - 19:;30 Bus to Luzern *sign up in the Dean's Office
17:00 - Baking in Monticello with Ms. Schlicht

SUNDAY September 21st:
13:00 - 15:00 Trip to Lugano Lido *sign up on the Monticello board

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Homework Thursday 18.9

Hi all, here is your h.dubz for tomorrow, Friday! See you all tomorrow!

EXTENDED 1. ALL PERIODS:
a. If you did not complete the Khan Academy from yesterday, please do so!
b. In your calculator, please graph the following and answer the questions:
y = -1/5x - 15
     a. Did you have to change the window in order to see the graph? How did you change it if so?
y = -x^2 - 5x + 5
     a. Calculate the MAXIMUM of the graph
y = square root of 3.75 x
     a. Sketch the shape of the graph

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
In your book please try the following activities:
page 4 exercise 3 # 3 - 6 all
page 6 exercise 5 # 4 - 11 all
 

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Homework Wednesday 17.9

Hi guys, I enjoyed our math class hikes today. Have a nice evening, see you all tomorrow.

EXTENDED 1. All Classes:
Finish your calculator problems and begin work on these three by logging in to Khanacademy.org
  • Order of Operations with Negative Numbers
  • Combining Like Terms with Distribution
  • Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denomenators
CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Please log on to your Khan Academy account and do the exercises on:

  • Measuring angles
  • Angle Types
  • Drawing Right Acute and Obtuse Angles

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Homework Tuesday Night 16.9

No class hiked tomorrow. Instead your homework for Wednesday will be the following:

EXTENDED 1. D PERIOD:
In your calculator, please graph the following and answer the questions:
y = -1/5x - 15
     a. Did you have to change the window in order to see the graph? How did you change it if so?
y = -x^2 - 5x + 5
     a. Calculate the MAXIMUM of the graph
y = square root of 3.75 x
     a. Sketch the shape of the graph

EXTENDED 1. H & F PERIODS:
Solve the following using your graphing calculator:
a. The square root of 5 squared times 3.74 plus cosine 35 degrees
b. The absolute value of 17.8 + 9.21 minus the square root of 12 x -3.15
c. Find the product of the fourth root of 129 and the seventh root of 7
e. The quotient of 7.29 squared and 6.84
f. The absolute value of the square root of 9.83 to the two thirds power

CORE 1. E PERIOD:
Please log on to your Khan Academy account and do the exercises on:
  • Measuring angles
  • Angle Types
  • Drawing Right Acute and Obtuse Angles


Monday, September 15, 2014

Homework Monday 9.15

Hey yall, here's the hw for tomorrow's classes, don't forget its a special schedule. If you still need to download the SmartView, you can do so here:


http://education.ti.com/en/us/software/details/en/FFEA90EE7F9B4C24A6EC427622C77D09/sda-ti-smartview-ti-84-plus

Extended Math 1 D & F Periods:
Solve the following using your graphing calculator:
a. The square root of 5 squared times 3.74 plus cosine 35 degrees
b. The absolute value of 17.8 + 9.21 minus the square root of 12 x -3.15
c. Find the product of the fourth root of 129 and the seventh root of 7
e. The quotient of 7.29 squared and 6.84
f. The absolute value of the square root of 9.83 to the two thirds power

Core Math 1 PERIOD E:
Please log on to your Khan Academy account and do the exercises on:
  • Measuring angles
  • Angle Types 
  • Drawing Right Acute and Obtuse Angles 

Friday, September 12, 2014

Homework for the Weekend

EXTENDED MATH CLASSES:
Hi all, for Monday's classes please have your notebook or binder ready to take notes in.

Also, if you have a laptop computer, please bring it to class. We are going to install a graphing calculator application on it and begin our second week of lessons.

This is the link for the calculator:
http://education.ti.com/en/us/software/details/en/FFEA90EE7F9B4C24A6EC427622C77D09/sda-ti-smartview-ti-84-plus

Have a great weekend! See you all at the boat dance!

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Homework #3

Hi all, for all classes, Friday you will take your placement test in class. Remember: just do your best and take your time. There will be problems which you will not be expected to know yet, that is okay. Here is your homework for tomorrow.

Log in to Khan Academy, and search for the following exercises. Please try all three until you get five in a row correct (or until it takes you 15 minutes). The exercises have stars next to them:

  • Two Step Equations
  • Equations with variables on both sides
  • Multi-step equations with distribution

Email me if you have any questions, good luck!

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Homework #2: Khan Academy Video

Hey guys,

If you did not previously do the article review, please scroll down below to yesterday's post. Read one article please, and comment on the post with your thoughts.

D PERIOD. EXTENDED 1:
For Wednesday, please watch the following youtube video I made about one of the websites we will be using in our class called Khan Academy. This is just designed to show you a little bit about the website before we begin using it later this week. There is no other homework. If you did not do the article review, you may still do it for partial credit tomorrow.

The link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0UfIXDpehs 

Friday, September 5, 2014

Welcome to Math Class

Hey guys, welcome to the blog, I have found a few articles on the current state of math education in the world. Some of them are very college based or United States based, but I think they get their point across. Please choose one to read and comment on this blog posting with a minimum of a 50 word response. You will not be graded on your opinion, but you will be graded on how closely you read the article and how well formulated your opinion is. Please let me know which article you've chosen and include your name, there is a sample below.

Is Algebra Necessary? New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/opinion/sunday/is-algebra-necessary.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

Mathematics. Trust Me. It's Important in Your Life. ABC Science:
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2013/01/23/3674843.htm

Do The Math Right. Edutopia:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/do-the-math-right-ainissa-ramirez

Thanks. See you tomorrow,

Mr. Schiff

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Final Exam Notes

Hey guys, the final exam is coming up Tuesday at 13:00 for Core and 15:30 for Extended. Just some notes:

Monday night I will hold reviews in Monticello 2:
from 20:00- 21:00 Extended 1
from 21:00- 22:00 Core 1

Also, Tuesday from:
12:30 to 13:00 for Core
15:00 to 15:30 for Extended

Please have a calculator for the test, NO PHONES! Bring your textbook to the exam if I don't have it already. Cheating is worth a 0% for giving or receiving any information.

Finally, thanks for the selfies today!! Love you guys- Mr. Schiff







Friday, May 23, 2014


Hey guys, here are the teachers for the final week of reviews. You should all start work on your review sheets.

A PERIOD:
Monday: Hank

E PERIOD:
Monday: Masha, Sergo&Nik, Emma
Wednesday: The Yigit, Tati, Chiquita&Math Princess, Daniel & Zabilski

G PERIOD:
Tuesday: Zak, Leslie D, Sami
Wednesday: Xifan, Hugo Boss, Sasha, Chris & Nicollo

D PERIOD:
Monday: Nicole
Tuesday: Ana, Ecem, Gulli, Andrea

H PERIOD:
Tuesday: MV
Wednesday: Greta, Bea


Monday, May 19, 2014

Teachers for Tomorrow

Teaching on Tuesday May 20th will be:

A PERIOD:
Liika
Lydia

D PERIOD:
Adam Osgood

G PERIOD:
Raid & Marla
Nat
Sami
Veronika & Dasha

H PERIOD:
Joao
Cristina
Eemil
Mauricio
Adam A

Friday, May 16, 2014

Review Teaching Monday & Tuesday

Teaching Review Lessons:
The following students should be prepared to teach this coming Monday or Tuesday-

A PERIOD:
Dani
Mizuho & Alessia

E PERIOD:
Emma
Tati
Begum & Yulia

G PERIOD (Tuesday):
Raid & Marla
Nat
Sami
Veronika & Dasha

D PERIOD:
Ecem
Kristina
Adam Osgood

H PERIOD (Tuesday):
Joao
Cristina
Eemil
Mauricio
Adam A.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Homework Tuesday

Here is the homework from Tuesday's classes and the test material:

A PERIOD: Wednesday
D PERIOD: Wednesday
E PERIOD: Thursday
G PERIOD: Thursday
H PERIOD: Thursday

G & E PERIODS. EXTENDED 1:
In Khan Academy please complete until you get five in a row correct:
Special Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem
Solving Similar Triangles 2

H PERIOD. CORE 1:
In Khan Academy please complete until you get five in a row correct:
Pythagorean Theorem

Test Material:
EXTENDED 1:

  • Angles- triangles
  • Polygons- internal & external angles
  • Parallel lines & transversals
  • Right triangles- 
    • SOH CAH TOA
    • Pythagorean Theorem
  • Similar Triangles
  • Special Right Triangles
    • 45-45-90
    • 30-60-90
  • Review:
    • Quadratic Formula
    • Trigonometry
CORE 1:
  • Correlation
  • Line of Best Fit
  • Graphing
    • Slope
    • Y Intercept
  • Quadrilaterals
    • square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, trapezoid
  • Pythagorean Theorem and Right Triangles 
  • Review:
    • Graphing
    • Fractions- adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying
    • Order of Operations

Monday, May 12, 2014

Homework Monday

Here is your homework for Monday. Good luck, tests will be as follows:

A PERIOD: Wednesday
D PERIOD: Wednesday
E PERIOD: Thursday
G PERIOD: Thursday
H PERIOD: Thursday

A & E PERIODS. EXTENDED 1:
In Khan Academy please complete until you get five in a row correct:
Special Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem
Solving Similar Triangles 2

D PERIOD. CORE 1:
In Khan Academy please complete until you get five in a row correct:
Pythagorean Theorem

Test Material:
EXTENDED 1:

  • Angles- triangles
  • Polygons- internal & external angles
  • Parallel lines & transversals
  • Right triangles- 
    • SOH CAH TOA
    • Pythagorean Theorem
  • Similar Triangles
  • Special Right Triangles
    • 45-45-90
    • 30-60-90
  • Review:
    • Quadratics
    • Graphing
    • Trigonometry
    • Functions
CORE 1:
  • Correlation
  • Line of Best Fit
  • Graphing
    • Slope
    • Y Intercept
  • Quadrilaterals
    • square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, trapezoid
  • Pythagorean Theorem and Right Triangles 
  • Review:
    • Graphing
    • Fractions- adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying
    • Order of Operations

Friday, May 9, 2014

Weekend Homework/ Study Material

Hey guys, tests will be coming up next week with this schedule:

A PERIOD: Wednesday
D PERIOD: Wednesday
E PERIOD: Thursday
G PERIOD: Thursday
H PERIOD: Thursday

Here is the test material:

EXTENDED 1:
  • Angles- triangles
  • Polygons- internal & external angles
  • Parallel lines & transversals
  • Right triangles- 
    • SOH CAH TOA
    • Pythagorean Theorem
  • Similar Triangles
  • Review:
    • Quadratics
    • Graphing
    • Trigonometry
    • Functions
CORE 1:
  • Correlation
  • Line of Best Fit
  • Graphing
    • Slope
    • Y Intercept
  • Quadrilaterals
    • square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, trapezoid
  • Pythagorean Theorem and Right Triangles 
  • Review:
    • Graphing
    • Fractions- adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying
    • Order of Operations

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Homework for Friday. But first, let me take a selfie...
G & E PERIODS. EXTENDED 1:
Page 202 # 4, 5, 7, 8, 11

D & H PERIODS. CORE 1:
Page 185 #3, 4, 8- 11 all

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Homework Wednesday

Happy Hump Day, here's the homework for tomorrow's classes. Ciao amici-

A PERIOD. EXTENDED 1:
Page 202 # 4, 5, 7, 8, 11

G & E PERIOD. EXTENDED 1:
From the book, please solve:
Page 194 # 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12

H PERIOD. CORE 1:
In Khan Academy please complete until you get five in a row correct:
Categorize Quadrilaterals
Quadrilateral Angles

D PERIOD. CORE 1:
Page 185 #3, 4, 8- 11 all

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Homework Tuesday

Hey guys- here is the homework for tomorrow's classes. Buona serata!
A PERIOD. EXTENDED 1.
From the book, please solve:
Page 194 # 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12

D PERIOD. CORE 1.
In Khan Academy please complete until you get five in a row correct:
Categorize Quadrilaterals
Quadrilateral Angles

E, G, H PERIODs:
No homework

Monday, May 5, 2014

Homework Monday

Here is Mr. Locke and my recent rap video. Enjoy- thanks for the cameos!
G & H Period:
Check yesterday's post for your problems

A, D, E Periods:
No homework for tomorrow

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Homework Weekend

EXTENDED 1. A, E, G PERIODS:
 1. If <C = 120, solve for <M, <D
     If <B = 135, find <N, <P, <A








2. Solve for q, p, r, s.
What is the relationship between q & S? between r & S? Between 110 and p?

CORE 1. D & H PERIODS:
Solve for the y intercept and slope, and the equation of each line of best fit below:





Thursday, May 1, 2014

Homework Thursday

Hey guys- here's your homework for tomorrow. Yay Friday!

EXTENDED 1. E & G:
In your book complete:
page 190 #4, 6, 9, 10, 12

D & H PERIOD. CORE 1:
Graph in a scatter plot by hand or on Excel
# of shoes you own     10     12      6      7      13       8       9      5
# of purses                   5       7        7      3       9       4       6       8
Describe the correlation between these two variables
Draw in the line of best fit.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Homework Wednesday

Happy Hump Day y'all!

H PERIOD. CORE 1:
Graph the following in a scatter plot:
Temperature                      5       12        15        20        30
# of Ice Cream sold          2        8          10        15        25
 What type of correlation is this?
What does this correlation tell us about the connection between these variables?

E & G PERIODS. EXTENDED 1:
Complete the final three problems of the worksheet I gave you

A PERIOD. EXTENDED 1:
In your book complete:
page 190 #4, 6, 9, 10, 12

D PERIOD. CORE 1:
Graph in a scatter plot by hand or on Excel
# of shoes you own     10     12      6      7      13       8       9      5
# of purses                   5       7        7      3       9       4       6       8
Describe the correlation between these two variables
Draw in the line of best fit.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Homework Tuesday

Here's the HDubs, have a great day guys:

EXTENDED 1. E & G PERIODS:
In your textbook, complete:
Page 188- 189 # 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 (challenge problem)

CORE 1. H PERIOD:
In your textbook, complete:
Page 141 #2 a, b, c 3 all

CORE 1. D PERIOD:
In khan academy, try:
Identifying slope of a line
Also:
Graph the following in a scatter plot:
Temperature                      5       12        15        20        30
# of Ice Cream sold          2        8          10        15        25
 What type of correlation is this?
What does this correlation tell us about the connection between these variables?

EXTENDED 1. A PERIOD:
In Khan Academy:
Triangle Angles 1
Also, solve for the following in this problem:

Monday, April 28, 2014

Homework Monday

Welcome back- I hope everyone had a great Spring Break and are feeling refreshed for the final five weeks of the school year. Here's the HDubz:
EXTENDED 1. A & E:
In your textbook, complete:
Page 188- 189 # 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 (challenge problem)

CORE 1. D PERIOD:
In your textbook, complete:
Page 141 #2 a, b, c 3 all

Friday, April 11, 2014

Have a great Spring Break!

Have a happy spring break y'all! Enjoy and get some rest. When we return the video will drop, sorry not enough time to get it done:

Here's our video from last year to get you excited!


Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Homework for tomorrow's class

Homework for tomorrow's class:
CORE 1. D PERIOD:
You will be presenting your blogs tomorrow, please have it completed.
Your values, Graphs, Mean Median & Modes, Conclusion
Reminder: you will lose five points if you do not have your grading syllabus as well.

CORE 1. H PERIOD:
Bring your computers to tomorrow's class. Its your final day to work on your blog

EXTENDED 1. G & E PERIODS:
In Khan Academy, please try:
Graphs of Exponentials and Logarithms

Test Material:

  • Compositions
  • Quadratics: quadratic formula, vertex, y intercept, factoring
  • Rational Equations:
    • vertical asymptotes
    • x intercepts
    • y intercept
  • Exponential Growth: y = 2^x, horizontal asymptotes
  • Logarithms: 
    • solving without a calculator
    • change of base formula
    • graphing, vertical asymptotes

Monday, April 7, 2014

Homework Monday

Homework Monday April 7th, 2014:

EXTENDED 1. A & E PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, please try:
Graphs of Exponentials and Logarithms

Test Material:
  • Compositions
  • Quadratics: quadratic formula, vertex, y intercept, factoring
  • Rational Equations:
    • vertical asymptotes
    • x intercepts
    • y intercept
  • Exponential Growth: y = 2^x, horizontal asymptotes
  • Logarithms: 
    • solving without a calculator
    • change of base formula
    • graphing, vertical asymptotes 
G PERIOD:
See you all outside of De Nobili at 8:00 tomorrow- bring your notebooks, we are going to work there for 10 to 15 minutes and then go inside. Yes, you will still be marked tardy if you are late!
TEST DATES THIS WEEK:
Core H: Tuesday
Extended E: Thursday
Extended G: Thursday
Extended A: Thursday

CORE 1. H PERIOD:
Test Material:

  1. Bias
  2. Dot Plot
  3. Frequency Table
  4. Bar Graph
  5. Pie Chart
  6. Box and Whisker Plot
  7. Stem & Leaf Plot
  8. Mean, median, mode
  9. Lower & Upper Quartile
  10. Range 
Khan Academy Review Exercises to Study:
Creating Box and Whisker Plots
Reading Stem and Leaf Plots
Reading Bar Charts 3

Friday, April 4, 2014

Homework Weekend

Hi guys- I hope everyone has a nice weekend and stays out of trouble! One week to Spring Break- finish strong!

TEST DATES NEXT WEEK:
Core D: Monday
Core H: Tuesday
Extended E: Thursday
Extended G: Thursday
Extended A: Thursday

CORE 1. D & H PERIODS:
Test Material:

  1. Bias
  2. Dot Plot
  3. Frequency Table
  4. Bar Graph
  5. Pie Chart
  6. Box and Whisker Plot
  7. Stem & Leaf Plot
  8. Mean, median, mode
  9. Lower & Upper Quartile
  10. Range 
Khan Academy Review Exercises to Study:
Creating Box and Whisker Plots
Reading Stem and Leaf Plots
Reading Bar Charts 3

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Homework Thursday

Hey guys, here is your homework for Friday's classes #gottagetdownonFriday
Selfy with the G Unit Latinas!


EXTENDED 1. E & G PERIODS:
In Khan Academy, complete the following until you get five in a row correct:
Evaluating Logarithms
Evaluating Logarithms 2
 
CORE 1. D & H PERIODS:
1. On Khan Academy, complete until you get three in a row correct:
Creating Box and Whisker Plots

2. If you want some help creating a graph for your project online you can use:
http://www.mathwarehouse.com/charts/box-and-whisker-plot-maker.php
https://imgflip.com/piemaker

3. Test Material:
  1. Bias
  2. Dot Plot
  3. Frequency Table
  4. Bar Graph
  5. Pie Chart
  6. Box and Whisker Plot
  7. Stem & Leaf Plot
  8. Mean, median, mode
  9. Lower & Upper Quartile
  10. Range

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Homework Wednesday 4.2

Homework. Here you go homies:
EXTENDED 1. A PERIOD:
In Khan Academy, complete the following until you get five in a row correct:
Evaluating Logarithms
Evaluating Logarithms 2

EXTENDED 1. G & E PERIODS:
Please make a table and graph the following function:
f(x) = 4^x
a. What is the horizontal asymptote?
b. How does the graph change if g(x) = 4^(x+3) + 1
c. What is the new horizontal asymptote?
2. Find the following answers as a fraction (not decimal):
a. 3^-4
b. (1/3)^3
c. (2/5)^-2
d. 9^(1/2)
e. 125^(-1/3) 

CORE 1. H PERIOD:
Please make a box and whisker plot of your data for your project. (Yes, this can be used as one of your project graphs!)
You can use the following online tool:
http://www.mathwarehouse.com/charts/box-and-whisker-plot-maker.php

CORE 1. D PERIOD:
On Khan Academy, complete until you get three in a row correct:
Creating Box and Whisker Plots


Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Homework Tuesday

Hey guys- here is your homework for Tuesday's classes. See you all tomorrow-

EXTENDED 1. A PERIOD:

Please make a table and graph the following function:
f(x) = 4^x
a. What is the horizontal asymptote?
b. How does the graph change if g(x) = 4^(x+3) + 1
c. What is the new horizontal asymptote?
2. Find the following answers as a fraction (not decimal):
a. 3^-4
b. (1/3)^3
c. (2/5)^-2
d. 9^(1/2)
e. 125^(-1/3)

CORE 1. H PERIOD:
Continue working on your project. Your assignments for this week are:
a. Write your post on what is your project, why is it important, how are you asking people?
b. Post all of your data values
c. At least two graphs. Here's an example of a good one on pie charts:
https://imgflip.com/piemaker

CORE 1. D PERIOD:
Please make a box and whisker plot of your data for your project. (Yes, this can be used as one of your project graphs!)

EXTENDED 1. G & E PERIOD:
a. Find the x and y intercepts, and vertical asymptotes of the following function:
    f(x) = (2x^2 - 1x + 5) / (x^2 - 8x + 7)
b. Write the equation of the function with x intercepts of -2 and 4, and vertical asymptotes of 0 and 3.
c. Write a possible equation for the given function:

Monday, March 31, 2014

Homework Monday

Hey guys- here is your homework for Monday's classes. Have a great day! 2 weeks until Spring Break- stay out of trouble and finish strong!!

EXTENDED 1. A & E PERIOD:
a. Find the x and y intercepts, and vertical asymptotes of the following function:
    f(x) = (2x^2 - 1x + 5) / (x^2 - 8x + 7)
b. Write the equation of the function with x intercepts of -2 and 4, and vertical asymptotes of 0 and 3.
c. Write a possible equation for the given function:
CORE 1. D PERIOD:
Continue working on your project. Your assignments for this week are:
a. Write your post on what is your project, why is it important, how are you asking people?
b. Post all of your data values
c. At least two graphs. Here's an example of a good one on pie charts:
https://imgflip.com/piemaker



Friday, March 28, 2014

Here is your homework for the weekend. Have a great weekend y'all!
D PERIOD. CORE 1.
For Monday:
1. Adam & Ecem please email me your blogs which you have created on blogger.com
2. Make your first post: what is your survey question and how will you ask people?
3. Ask all fifty of your people and get signatures

E PERIOD. EXTENDED 1.
Where are the following vertical asymptotes?
f(x) = 3/(2x+1)
g(x) = 1/x^2 - 3x + 2
h(x) = 4/ (x+3)2x

H PERIOD. CORE 1.
1. Greta, Mauricio, Bea, Mika please email me your blogs which you have created on blogger.com
2. Make your first post: what is your survey question and how will you ask people?
3. Ask all fifty of your people and get signatures