Honors Algebra 2; 9/4

We went over several homework problems that students had questions on to start off the period.  We then began reviewing how to work with quadratics by talking about factoring.  We went over how to factor trinomials, as well as how to look for the GCF in these expressions when factoring them.


Assignment:  Factoring Trinomials and GCF WS

Geometry; 9/3

Today's lesson focused on how to construct various figures using a compass and a straight edge.  We went over how to copy segments, how to copy angles, how to draw triangles from segments, and how to add and subtract segments.

Assignment:  Constructions assignment #1 + segment addition WS #4, 6, 8, 10, 13

Geometry 10-12; 9/3

Our lesson today focused on learning some of the foundations of geometry.  These involve both the symbols and the words that are attached to various figures.  We went over both defined and undefined terms, as well as showing a variety of symbols that the students will use throughout the year.

Assignment:  Foundations of Geometry worksheet + equations 1-9 odd

Honors Algebra 2; 9/3

We continued to work with interval notation and various parts of functions today.  We introduced several new vocab words:  x and y intercepts, positive and negative intervals, relative maximums and minimums, and areas of increasing and decreasing behavior.  We went over a couple of examples of how to determine the average rate of change as well. 


Assignment:  page 10-12;  lesson 1-1;  #2-22. 29

Geometry; 8/30

The students worked on a geometric figure drawing activity today.  Working in pairs, their job was to describe and draw a variety of geometry figures that they were provided with on various cards.  They practice on about 15 different drawings.


Assignment:  online pearson assignment:  lesson quiz 1-1  (access through pearson icon on your launchpad)

Geometry 10-12/ 8/30

We spent some more time today in class reviewing the skills of solving equations by playing equation jeopardy.  The students had several categories to choose from that all dealt with solving equations.  After the online activity, the students then worked on their assignment at the end of the period.

Assignment:  Solving Multi Step equations WS  #2-10, evens

Honors Algebra 2; 8/30

We focused today on working through an activity on Desmos, an online graphing calculator site.  The students worked with the software to determine some of the ways that the graph of the absolute value function can be shifted and changed.  These are called transformations.

Assignment:  Absolute Value graph desmos exploration