2/26/13

ACT pointers
ACT Practice Problems (math)
IXL (do exponent problems)
First read ACT pointers--write down the three things you think are most important
second-do two of the ACT practice sets and record your scores
finally go to IXL.com and log in using your id (from two weeks ago)--go to Algebra  for exponents and do practice problems for the things we are working on in class :) DO 10 of each of the following types of problems.  X.3Exponential growth and decay: word problems, V.3Negative exponents, V.4Multiplication with exponents, V.7Power rule, V.8Simplify expressions involving exponents, 

2/25/13

Today we did several more notes on exponents (notes) and worked on two more worksheets (worksheets) all still in an effort to be best prepared for our ACT test next Tuesday.  Reminder that only Juniors need to come to school next Tuesday, Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors get the day off :).  Remember that there are lots of practice ACT questions and tips available online
Remember to have good batteries and pencils for testing!!

2/21/13

Hello!!  Today we started with our ACT prep questions (less than two weeks away :/)  We also looked at a website with ACT tips and practice tests (that are free)  (website link).
We also took notes on exponent rules (page one) (page two) and did two work sheets (one) (two).  on 5.1 we did 1a,d,h and on 5.2 we did 1a,h,l 2 a,b,d,g,k, 3 a,b,e and 4 a,e,g.  Have a great day off tomorrow and I will see you on Monday!  FYI if you din't check our tests for 8/10 are in power school :)

2/7/13

Today we spent the entire hour preparing for our tests Monday.  We went over the answers for the practice tes/review together and then worked on missing assignments and passed back papers.  Key for practice test.

2/6/13

today we did a lot of review.  First we reviewed our graphs with a matching (exercise).  Then we either did a batman trig (sheet) or the rad/degrees (sheet) and we finished up with the pre test for our test. (pre test)(key).  We will be testing over this material on Monday.  Tomorrow we will do more review.  Friday we will be in the media center computer lab doing even more review.  Monday we will test :)

2/5/13

Today we took a boat load of notes today (notes).  We also did a handout (1st hour handout) (2nd block handout).  Tomorrow we will be doing a lot of review and we are planning to test on Thursday.  Please get help if you need it before Thursday.

2/4/13 Happy February

In case you missed it the ground hog is predicting an early spring.  I personally hope he is right lol.  I could use some warm sunshine right about now!!  Today we reviewed soh cah toa and law of sines and cosines.  We went out in the building and a few of us even ventured outside to find the heights of items around our school.  We then came back to the room to calculate the trig functions necessary to finish our measurements.  If you were not here today you will be doing an alternate assignment so see me directly to get the handout for absent students.  We will be turning in those measurements as soon as you are able to complete them.  We are hoping to test over our trig material on Thursday.  Please plan accordingly and ask questions as soon as possible.  I am available to help during reading time on Tuesday or before school any day this week.  I can also stay after on Thursday if needed.  Let me know if you need extra help!!

2/1/13 Practice

Today we spent most of the hour reviewing the topics we studeied this week.  (review notes)  We practiced law of cosines and then did a handout on law of sines/cosines that we are turning in.  (handout side one and two).  Monday we will be out measuring things and working our way through some hands on applications of the properties of trig.  Have a wonderful weekend!!