Today you will be working in class on the practice problems that were assigned yesterday. You will also rework a practice worksheet that we have completed before over solving exponential equations by rewriting both sides with the same bases. Click here for this worksheet.
Brightstorm Video to review how to Solve Exponential Equations with the Same Bases - Be sure to view the concept as well as the three examples.
March 14:
Today we will continue working with exponential equations, focusing on how to write the equations given two points. Click here to access the practice problems which will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday.
March 2:
After checking your answers to last night's practice problems over solving radical equations, today we will examine shifts in graphs of square root equations. We will also learn about domain and the range.
www.supermathsworld.com - sign in using the password 089owen. Then click on Expert - Functions - Domain and Range.
March 1:
You will have most of the period today to work on the practice problems for solving radical equations. You need to have all these problems completed for the beginning of class tomorrow.
February 28:
Today we will begin solving radical equations.
February 22:
Due to schedule changes and shortened classes because of 8th grade touring OHS, we will not continue with any new material today. You will continue to correct missed problems from your last Show What You Know and check the answers to the review assignment.
February 21:
Due to Leadership OMS students being out, we will not continue with any new material today. You will have an opportunity to correct missed problems from your last Show What You Know. You will also check your answers to the review assignment that is due today.
February 18:
Today we will begin converting between radical notation and rational exponents.
Practice Website #2 - Writing Rational Exponents as Radicals
Brightstorm Video - Rational Exponents - Be sure to view the concept as well as the three examples.
Brightstorm Video - Evaluating Rational Exponents
Brightstorm Video - Rational Exponents with Negative Coefficients - Be sure to view the concept as well as the three examples.
February 17:
Today you will finish your Show What You Know about Rational Expressions and Equations. When you are finished you may begin on the review assignment p. 394 #1-8, 12-17, 22-26, 33-37, 40 which is due on Monday.
February 16:
Today we will have a shortened period due to the Career Fair. However, we will begin your Show What You Know about Rational Expressions and Equations. We will finish the rest of the assessment tomorrow.
February 15:
Today we will check our answers to the practice problems from p.953 (click here for answers) and the worksheet (click here for answers). Tomorrow you will have an opportunity to Show What You Know about Lessons 6.5, 9.4, 9.5, and 9.6. If you have completed all the practice problems and understand how to work them, you should be well prepared for this assessment.
February 14:
Since many students will be absent from class today (7th grade bowling trip and 8th grade NAEP testing), those who are present will have the entire period to work on the practice problems assigned on Friday: p. 953 and this worksheet. These problems are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
February 11:
Today we will first check the practice problems from p.579, 578, and 365 and rework the missed problems. We will then continue our review of these lessons by completing another set of practice problems: p. 953 #34-50 and this worksheet. These problems will be due at the beginning of class on Tuesday. You will also have the entire period on Monday to work on these problems, since some students will be gone bowling and some students will be taking the NAEP test.
February 10:
NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY!!
February 9:
Today we will review Lessons 6.5, 9.4, 9.5, and 9.6 to prepare for our next Show What You Know. You need to have these practice problems completed for tomorrow: p. 579 #16-21, p.578 #26-31, and p. 365 #9-14 (except #10). The "I Can" statements that you need to have mastered for this assessment are listed below.
February 8:
Today we will finish Lesson 6.5, focusing on how to divide polynomials using synthetic division. Remember, this method of dividing polynomials only works when you are dividing by an expression of the form x - k. Otherwise, you will have to use long division. The following practice problems will be due at the beginning of class tomorrow: Lesson 6.5 #27-35 odd.
February 7:
Today we will begin by taking a short 2 question quiz over Lesson 9.6. One question will be solved by cross-multiplying and the other will be solved by multiplying through by the least common denominator. We will then begin the first half of Lesson 6.5, dividing polynomials using long division. The following practice problems will be due tomorrow: Lesson 6.5 #15-25 odd.
February 4:
Today we will check and correct your practice problems from the second half of Lesson 9.6 #21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30-32, and 42-50. Be sure that you completely understand all the problems as we will have a short 2 question quiz over this material.
February 3:
You will have the entire class period today to work on the practice problems over solving rational equations by multiplying through by the least common denominator from Lesson 9.6 #21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30-32, and 42-50. These problems will be due at the beginning of the class period tomorrow. Be sure that you ask questions about the ones that you don't understand how to do.
February 2:
Today we will first check your answers to the practice problems from the first half of Lesson 9.6 #33-40. We will then continue with the second half of Lesson 9.6, solving rational equations by multiplying through by the least common denominator. The following practice problems will be due at the beginning of class on Friday: Lesson 9.6 #21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30-32, and 42-50.
February 1:
Today we will complete a few more examples of how to solve rational equations by cross-multiplying. Then you will work on the following practice problems: Lesson 9.6 #33-40. These are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
January 31:
Today we will check your practice problems from Lesson 9.5. We will also begin Lesson 9.6 Solving Rational Equations, focusing particularly on the Cross-Multiplying technique.
January 28:
Today we will finish checking your Show What You Know. You will also finish watching the three videos from the blog, taking notes as you would if I were working the problems in front of the class. You will then complete the practice problems from Lesson 9.5 #12-17, 27-31, 34, 35, which are due at the beginning of class on Monday.
January 27:
Today you will finish your Show What You Know. You will also check and correct two sets of practice problems. Click here to access the answers and the work for the Solving Exponential Equations worksheet. Click here for the answer to the practice problems from Lesson 9.4.
Videos to preview Lesson 9.5 - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
January 26:
SNOW DAY!! Hope you enjoyed your day off!
January 25:
Today you will have an opportunity to Show What You Know about Polynomials and Exponents. During the test, the Zoom Algebra app will be deactivated, but you can use it to check your work after you have attempted every problem. Don't forget that the practice problems from Lesson 9.4 (#20-24, 27-43 odd) are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
January 24:
Today we will review for your Show What You Know, which is now scheduled for tomorrow. The "I Can" statements that you need to have mastered are listed below. For tomorrow, you also need to have completed the Solving Exponential Equations worksheet. We will also begin simplifying rational expressions as well as multiplying and dividing rational expressions. These skills will involve lots of factoring so make sure you have mastered this! The following practice problems will be due on Wednesday: Lesson 9.4 #20 - 24, 27 - 43 odd.
I can add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
I can factor polynomials (GCF, difference of squares, sum of cubes, difference of cubes, two binomials, factoring by grouping).
I can solve polynomial equations by factoring.
I can apply the properties of exponents to simplify expressions.
January 21:
NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY!!!
January 20:
NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY!!!
January 18:
Today we will explore how to apply the properties of exponents to solve certain equations. We will also begin reviewing for your next Show What You Know on Thursday. Please complete the following practice problems that we will check tomorrow: Extra Practice p. 947 #13-20, 22-24, 35-59.
January 17:
NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 14:
Today you will have about 15-20 minutes of class time to finish last night's assignment. We will then check the practice practice. Be sure to ask questions about the ones you miss. FYI...you will have an opportunity to Show What You Know about Lessons 6.3, 6.4, and 6.1 next Thursday. Be sure you are reviewing this material to prepare for this assessment.
January 13:
Today we will begin Lesson 6.1, applying the properties of exponents to simplify expressions. The following practice problems will be due tomorrow: Lesson 6.1 #9-14, 32-47.
I can use properties of exponents to simplify expressions.
January 12:
SNOW DAY #2!!! Hope you enjoyed another day off!!!
January 11:
SNOW DAY!!! Hope you enjoyed your day off!!!
January 10:
Today you will have most of the period to check the factoring practice problems and rework the ones you missed. Be sure to ask questions about the ones you do not understand. All corrections are due at the beginning of class on Tuesday.
I can factor polynomials (GCF, difference of squares, sum of cubes, difference of cubes, two binomials, factoring by grouping).
I can solve polynomial equations by factoring.
January 7:
You will have the entire period today to work on the factoring practice problems (Lesson 6.4 #5-10, 33-49 odd, 50-67, 69-84 multiples of 3) so you can ask me questions if you get stuck. Whatever you do not complete, you will need to finish over the weekend. All of the problems are due at the beginning of class on Monday.
I can factor polynomials (GCF, difference of squares, sum of cubes, difference of cubes, two binomials, factoring by grouping).
I can solve polynomial equations by factoring.
January 6:
Today we will check the practice problems for adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials. We will also begin Lesson 6.4 which will review factoring polynomials, but as with Lesson 6.3, this lesson will go a little deeper into the topic and include sum & difference of cubes as well as factoring by grouping.
I can factor polynomials (GCF, difference of squares, sum of cubes, difference of cubes, two binomials, factoring by grouping).
I can solve polynomial equations by factoring.
January 5:
Today we will add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. Although these topics expand a little on our previous lessons, I don't think you will have any trouble with this lesson!! After a couple of examples, you will have today's class period to work on the following practice problems from lesson 6.3: #13 - 51 odd, #53 - 59 all. Please check your odd problems with the back of the book to make sure you doing the problems correctly. Whatever problems you do not finish in class will need to be completed at home tonight. All problems are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
I can add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
December 16:
Click here to access today's Show What You Know.
December 15:
Today we will review for tomorrow's Show What You Know about Quadratics.
December 14:
Today we will check our answers to the practice problems from lessons 5.5 (Completing the Square) and 5.6 (Quadratic Formula). We will also look at solving quadratic inequalities by graphing. Please have the following practice problems from Lesson 5.7 completed by the beginning of class tomorrow:
December 13:
Hope you enjoyed your snow day!!
December 10:
Today we will finish our lesson on the quadratic formula. Here are the practice problems for this lesson: #17-21odd (no graphing calculator program), 37-43 odd, 44, 56-58, 65-67, 78, 79. These problems are due at the beginning of class on Monday in addition to the ones I assigned from lesson 5.5 on December 8 (see previous posting).
December 9:
Today we will begin looking at the quadratic formula. Refer to the Algebra II Resources - Chapter 5 - Quadratic Formula.
December 8:
Today we will continue with the lesson on completing the square. The following practice problems will be due at the beginning of class on Monday: Lesson 5.5 #47-51 odd, 55-59 odd, 85-88, 96, 97. (Keep in mind that I will be adding more to this assignment over the next two days to include the quadratic formula, so be sure that you are budgeting your time and working on a few problems each night.)
December 7:
Click here to access the interactive that we will use to explore the concept of completing the square. (Refer to Algebra II Resources - Chapter 5, Completing the Square)
December 6:
Today we will go over the answers to the practice problems you completed from lesson 5.4 as well as review all the topics regarding complex numbers. Also, be sure that you have corrected all of the missed problems from your Show What You Know about Solving Quadratics.
December 3:
You will have most of the period today to work on the practice problems that were assigned yesterday. Whatever you do not finish in class is homework and due at the beginning of class on Monday.
December 2:
Hopefully today you will finish the digital lesson on imaginary numbers. You will need to open your notes that you saved yesterday by accessing them on your skydrive account. When you are finished with all the lessons, you need to complete the practice problems from lesson 5.4 in your book. The following problems are due at the beginning of class on Monday #17 - 20, 23, 29, 31-33, 37-55 odd, 56, 57, 59, 60, 65-69 odd, 92, 98, 100 part c.
December 1:
Today we will continue with the digital lesson about imaginary numbers. You will need to open your notes that you saved yesterday by accessing them on your skydrive account.
November 30:
Today we will continue with the digital lesson about imaginary numbers. You will need to open your notes that you saved yesterday by accessing them on your skydrive account.
November 29:
Click here to access today's digital lesson about imaginary numbers. Open opening the file, click on "Open in Word" in the upper left hand corner. Once the document is open in Word, you will need to click on "Enable Editing" which is in a yellow strip at the top of the page. Finally, we will save the document to your Skydrive (so you can access it at home). To do this, click on File, Save & Send, and Save to Web.
November 22:
Click here to access the I Can Statements that you need to have mastered for tomorrow's Show What You Know.
November 18:
Click here to access the review problems for next Tuesday's Show What You Know.
November 17:
Click here to access the answers to the practice problems for solving equations using factoring.
November 15:
Today we will review simplifying radicals.
Online practice for simplifying radicals:
Radical Practice
Super Maths World - you will need the username 089owen for this site. Click on Number. Then select Surds 1. The medium level will practice simplifying radicals.
November 12:
We will be applying factoring to solving quadratic equations today. Click here for the practice problems.
Online games to practice solving quadratic equations by factoring:
Super Maths World - you will need the username 089owen for this site. Click on Algebra. Then select Quadratic Equations. The medium and the hard levels will practice this skill. (The easy level practices identifying the solutions given its graph.)
Online worksheets to practice solving quadratic equations by factoring:
Algebra Help
Kuta Software (problems are on the first two pages - answers are on the last two pages)
November 11:
Today we will continue factoring quadratics. Be sure to view the videos from yesterday's post if you are having trouble.
November 10:
Today we will begin factoring quadratics. This can be a difficult skill to master so be sure to do enough practice that you can do all problem types without any trouble.
Online games:
SuperMathsWorld - you will need the username 089owen for this site. Click on Algebra. Then select Factorising 2. Be sure to play all three levels.
Snap
Online tutorials:
Algebasics
Brightstorm - Factoring using Greatest Common Factor
Brightstorm - Factoring using Difference of Squares
Brightstorm - Factoring where a = 1
Brightstorm - Factoring where a does not equal 1
November 9:
Today we will review multiplying polynomials. This will help us when we begin factoring and using factoring to solve quadratic equations. Click here to access the practice problems for multiplying polynomials. Also, just reminder, the practice problems for graphing quadratic equations is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. The problems are from lesson 5.1 on page 253 #21-31 odd (remember you just need a sketch as well as the vertex and axis of symmetry), #52, #54, #55 a and b.
Additional online practice problems:
Multiplying Polynomials - problems on pages 1 and 2; answers on pages 3 and 4.
November 8:
Online games:
Super Maths World - you will need the username 089owen for this site. Click on Algebra. Then select Transforming Graphs. The Easy Level deals with quadratic equations.
Online game to practice identifying the vertex of a parabola written in vertex form -
Super Maths World - you will need the username 089owen for this site. Click on Expert. Then select Quadratics. Finally select Quadratics 4 - Minimum Points.
Online game to practice identifying the vertex of a parabola written in standard form (remember x = opposite of b over 2a).
Super Maths World - you will need the username 089owen for this site. Click on Expert. Then select Quadratics. Finally select Quadratics 1 - Graph Sketching.
October 28:
Click here to access today's Show What You Know about Matrix Operations and Determinants. For tomorrow, make sure that you have your message that you want to encode and make sure that you have converted the letters into numbers.
October 26:
Today I will briefly introduce how to find the inverse of a matrix. Don't forget to be preparing for Thursday's Show What You Know. Click here to access the I Can Statements for Matrices. You need to have mastered the first five statements for this assessment.
October 25:
Today we will be working on practice problems for the determinant of a matrix as well as practice problems to review for a Show What You Know about Matrix Operations on Thursday. Here is the assignment: Lesson 4.3: #13 - 19 odd (no calculator), 21 and 23 (calculator), 31 - 35 odd (no calculator), 62 and 63 (no calculator. Also p. 221 #1 - 6 (no calculator) and p. 240 #7 - 10 (no calculator). If you have trouble, be sure to go back and review the videos from the previous postings.
October 21:
Today we will begin looking at calculating the determinant of a matrix and how that can be used to find the area of a polygon given its vertices. Click here for the interactive website that we will be using in class.
October 19:
Today we will continue with multiplying matrices. Please complete the following practice problems from lesson 4.2: #11 - 33 odd, 34, 48 - 52 even. These will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday. You may use a calculator to check your answers (as well as the back of the book), but you will need to be able to multiply matrices without a calculator so I would recommend practicing without using one.
Video tutorials for multiplying matrices:
Brightstorm - Matrix Multiplication
October 18:
Welcome back!! I hope you had a great fall break and are rested and ready to learn lots of new stuff! Today we will review the matrix operations we covered before fall break and begin with matrix multiplication. Click here to access the interactive that we will use in class.
October 5:
Click here to access the Show What You Know about Solving Systems.
October 4:
Upon request, I have postponed the Show What You Know about Solving Systems until tomorrow. This gives you an extra day to ask questions and to review the videos and work practice problems. In class, we will continue with the matrix introduction that we started on Friday. Please have the following practice problems completed for Wednesday: Lesson 4.1: #15-21, #23-29 odd, #30-34, 36. I recommend checking the odd problems with the back of the book before class so that you know what questions you need to ask ahead of time.
October 1:
Today we will begin looking at matrices. Click here to access today's lesson.
Where are matrices used? One way is to create the Flash games that you play online. Click here to read about this.
Video tutorials for matrices:
An Introduction to Matrices
Brightstorm - An Introduction to Matrices
September 30:
On Monday, you need to be prepared to Show What You Know about Chapter 3, and in particular, lessons 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.6. Here are the I Can Statements that you need to have mastered for the assessment.
September 29:
Today we looked at solving linear systems involving 3 equations with 3 variables. We will continue practicing this tomorrow. The following practice problems from lesson 3.6 are due at the beginning of class on Friday: #24, 26, 27, 55, 57, 59, 61.
Video Tutorial on solving a system of three variables:
Brightstorm - Systems of Equations Three Variables
September 27:
Today we will begin graphing systems of linear inequalities. We will be working on the following practice problems in class tomorrow: Lesson 3.3 #12 - 14, 21 - 26, 29 - 32, 39, 41, 62, 63.
Videos to review for graphing systems of linear inequalities:
Pearson Prentice Hall
Brightstorm
Practice Problems for graphing systems of linear inequalities:
Algebra Practice Page
Glencoe
Online games to practice graphing systems of linear inequalities:
Super Maths World - you will need the username 089owen for this site. Click on Algebra. Then select Shaded Regions. Finally select the Hard Level for graphing systems of linear inequalities.
September 24:
Today we will look at solving word problems involving systems of equations. Please complete the following word problems from lesson 3.2: #10, 56, 57, and #19 on pg. 155. Along with the problems from yesterday, these practice problems are due at the beginning of class on Monday.
September 23:
Today we will begin solving systems of equations algebraically using substitution or linear combination. Please complete the following practice problems from lesson 3.2: #36 - 40, 47, 48, 53. These are due at the beginning of class on Monday.
Online games to practice solving systems of equations algebraically:
Super Maths World - you will need the username 089owen for this site. Click on Algebra. Then select Simultaneous Equations. Finally select the Medium and Hard Levels for solving systems algebraically.
Videos to review for solving systems of equations algebraically:
Substitution Method
Elimination Method
All Three Methods (Graphing, Substitution, and Elimination)
Online practice problems for solving systems of equations algebraically:
System of Equations
September 20:
Tomorrow you will be taking the EXPLORE test. Remember...no careless mistakes!! Check your work!!!
Today we will be reviewing for a Show What You Know on Chapter 2. We will be completing this assessment on Tuesday and Wednesday (due to shortened classes because of EXPLORE testing.) Here are all the I Can statements that you need to make sure you have mastered. To review, you can work odd practice problems from your textbook, play the online games listed on previous posts, and view the videos from previous posts.
Today we will also begin solving systems of equations by graphing lines. Click here to access directions on how to solve systems by graphing using your graphing calculator. Click here for an online graphing calculator you can use if you haven't purchased your own graphing calculator yet. The practice problems for lesson 3.1 are #15-19 odd, #43-45, #47-51 odd, 63. These problems are due at the beginning of class on Thursday.
Videos to review solving systems by graphing:
Pearson Prentice Hall
Interpreting Solutions in real world problems
Special types of systems
Online games to practice solving systems of equations by graphing:
Super Maths World - you will need the username 089owen for this site. Click on Algebra. Then select Simultaneous Equations. Finally select the Easy Level for solving systems by graphing.
Online practice problems:
Pearson Prentice Hall
September 15:
Today we will finish our lesson on absolute value graphs. Please complete the following practice problems from your textbook from lesson 2.8: #3, 12 - 17, 19 - 25 odd, 37 - 45 odd, 49, 50. Remember to check your odd answers with the back of the book before class so that you are prepared with any questions that you need to ask.
September 14:
Today we will begin looking at absolute value graphs. We will learn how to shift the graphs up, down, left, right, make them wider, make them narrower, and reflect them. We will also review how to calculate the vertex from the absolute value equation.
Videos to review graphing absolute value equations.
Shifts in Absolute Value Graphs
September 13:
Here are the practice problems for Lesson 2.6 over graphing linear inequalities. Please complete this worksheet as well as problems 18, 21, and 53 from the textbook.
Videos to review graphing linear inequalities:
Graphing Inequalities with Two Variables
September 10:
Here are the practice problems for Lesson 2.5 over correlation and line of best fit. Please complete problems 1-3, 5, 7, 8 from this worksheet.
Videos to review determining the correlation of a data set:
Scatterplots and Correlation
September 7:
Click here to access today's warm-up.
Today we will continue with our lesson on scatterplots. Refer to September 3rd for the lesson materials. Don't forget that tomorrow you will have an opportunity to show what you know about sections 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4. Click here to access the I Can statements for Chapter 2. The assessment will cover statements 1 - 9.
September 3:
Today we will begin a lesson on scatterplots. Be prepared to show what you know about sections 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 next Wednesday. To review, you can work odd practice problems from your textbook, play the online games listed on previous posts, and view the videos from previous posts.
Articles for class:
6 Cities That Were Caught Shortening Yellow Light Times For Profit
Use this site to measure your reaction time.
Stoplight Videos
So what does all this have to do with us?
Online resource to help determine line of best fit.
Online interactive for line of best fit and correlation.
Stoplight Videos
So what does all this have to do with us?
Online resource to help determine line of best fit.
Online interactive for line of best fit and correlation.
September 2:
Today's lesson reviewed how to write the equation of a line given either 1) the slope & the y-intercept, or 2) the slope and a point, or 3) two points. Here are the practice problems for section 2.4: #14-16, #19-23 odd, #25-28, #29-33 odd, #35-39 odd.
Reminder: Don't forget to get some graph paper. We will be doing a lot of graphing in chapter 2.
Videos to review how to write the equation of a line:
Writing the Equation of a Line
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Use these online games to help you practice writing the equations of lines.
Save Our Planet
Cockroach
Save the Zogs
August 31:
Click here to access today's lesson. Click here to access tonight's practice problems for graphing lines. You also need to find the x-intercept and y-intercept for problems #43, 44, and 45 from section 2.3 in your textbook.
Videos to review graphing lines:
How to Graph a Line using y-mx+b
Videos to review x- and y-intercepts
Equation Intercepts
Practice material for slope and writing equations of lines.
Algebasics Linear Equations
August 26:
Use this picture for today's lesson.
Videos to help review calculating slope:
Finding the Slope of a Line From a Graph
Finding the Slope of a Line Given Two Points
Practice calculating slope using these sites:
Lines and Slopes 1
Lines and Slopes 2
Plotter the Penguin
Incorrect Use of Slope
August 24:
One day left till you "Show What You Know" about Chapter 1. You can review the material from the webquest. You can also select problems from your textbook to work and check the answer. Here are some videos to review as well.
Absolute Value
Absolute Value Equations
Absolute Value Inequalities
Solving Equations
Solving Single Step Equations
Solving Two Step Equations
Solving Multi-Step Equations
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Solving for a Variable
Linear Inequalities Overview
Solving and Graphing Multi-Step Inequalities
Solving and Graphing Compound Inequalities
Simplifying Expressions
August 23:
You will have a chance to "Show What You Know" about the Chapter 1 material on Wednesday. Be prepared!
August 18:
I know some of you have been having trouble with the number system subsets. Check out this video/song and see if it helps. Here are the lyrics.
Here is another video rap on the properties. Hope it helps!
August 16:
Here are the Chapter One skills and concepts we will be reviewing.Complete as many tasks as possible from this webquest.
August 12:
Please complete this survey to help me get to know you a little better.
