Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
How Old is Mr. Brzenski
For those of you who want to know how old I am, follow this riddle
poem and see if you can figure it out. I always give math puzzles for
my age.
"To find the age of me,
follow the steps for the fraction and see,
Pi's first two digits on top,
Ninety nine down below,
And my age, repeating, you'll see"
Its tough, and you probably need a calculator and the first few digits of Pi (look at your tracking sheet)
"To find the age of me,
follow the steps for the fraction and see,
Pi's first two digits on top,
Ninety nine down below,
And my age, repeating, you'll see"
Its tough, and you probably need a calculator and the first few digits of Pi (look at your tracking sheet)
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Some Math Equations
Crazy = Talking to oneself – ( cell phone + ear piece )
Nagging = reminding + reminding + reminding
Cleanliness = Godliness – 1
Nagging = reminding + reminding + reminding
Cleanliness = Godliness – 1
Monday, December 5, 2011
New CPMA MS stuff
CPMA MS now has a weekly bulletin link, so you can read the weekly bulletin that is read in class, but now on your iDevice. Check it here.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
CPMA Free on the AppStore
CPMA Free has been uploaded and is available for download on the AppStore.. ANOTHER update is coming soon with a D.C. Trip info pack and push notifications, so you can get important updates right away.
ALSO, look for an update to CPMA MS with push notifications and better scrolling options. Factor POP HD will have a new update soon with faster loading times, smoother action, and a new title screen.
ALSO, look for an update to CPMA MS with push notifications and better scrolling options. Factor POP HD will have a new update soon with faster loading times, smoother action, and a new title screen.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Anzan!! Available for iPad and iPhone
Friday, September 30, 2011
Factor POP!!!
Monday, September 12, 2011
New video
New video for those of you who want to make the 30 card ball that was hanging over my desk in the classroom or the one that Mr. Coffeeeeeeeee made last year.
Click the pic for the video.
Thanks
Click the pic for the video.
Thanks
Sunday, September 11, 2011
New App For Mr. Brzenskis Math Class
Click the pic to download the iphone/ipod app for my class. It conveniently places all the key online resources of my class at your fingertips.
Thanks
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
iPad change bookmark icon video
Click the picture for a new video for everyone with an iPad and who want to change the default bookmark icon safari makes to anything they want.
New post for 2011
Every subject contains information necessary to become a knowledgeable and functional member of our society. As we become more technologically dependent, technical reasoning is needed for survival. Mathematics is no longer just a subject taken by the elite. Now it has rightfully become a staple in our educational systems even though it is not appreciated by many people until it is needed. I decided to write this essay to help people become open to learning math by understanding what math is all about. [Hidden Agenda: Since I am a high school math teacher, this essay allows me to spend more time teaching mathematical techniques instead of talking about this during class.]
What is math?
Those who do not appreciate math are those who do not understand what math is all about. That is why the nature of math desperately needs to be explained. Simply put, math is about solving problems.
How can math help me solve problems?
Ever since there were humans in existence, there have been problems to solve. Whether the problems were over basic requirements like sustaining sufficient amounts of food or major accomplishments like constructing multifunctional homes, problems such as these remain with us to this day. The peculiar thing about problems is that they all have similar properties.
What do all problems have in common?
Successful problem solvers are able to understand what is expected of the problems they face. In other words, they know all of the details surrounding the problem at hand, which is the most important step to solving problems. It requires an attention to detail and therefore patience. After examining the details, intelligent choices need to be made as well as the beginning steps of developing a strategy. The plan must be carried out in an order that makes sense. So careful planning, possibly by justifiable experimentation, must take place. Once an actual solution is obtained, it must be tested to determine whether or not it is reasonable.
What does problem solving have to do with math in school?
Every math problem that gets discussed, handled, and assigned forces us to use many, if not all, of the detailed methods of problem solving. Each individual problem becomes a small but important lesson for solving problems in general. Math is traditionally learned by first doing many smaller problems. Then the small problems are put together to solve bigger problems. For instance, in order to solve algebraic equations, being knowledgeable about addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is a must. Ordering the steps to be carried out, evaluating expressions, and learning how and when equations are used must be learned, too.
Who commonly uses math?
Everybody uses math whether they realize it or not. Shoppers use math to calculate change, tax, and sales prices. Cooks use math to modify the amount a recipe will make. Vacationers use math to find time of arrivals and departures to plan their trips. Even homeowners use math to determine the cost of materials when doing projects.
Which professions use math?
Here is a small list of math orientated careers:
Accountants assist businesses by working on their taxes and planning for upcoming years. They work with tax codes and forms, use formulas for measuring interest, and spend a considerable amount of energy organizing paperwork.
Agriculturists determine the proper amounts of fertilizers, pesticides, and water to produce bountiful foods. They must be familiar with mixture problems.
Architects design buildings for structural integrity and beauty. They must know how to calculate loads for finding acceptable materials in design.
Biologists study nature to act in concert with it since we are so closely tied to nature. They use proportions to count animals as well as use statistics/probability.
Chemists find ways to use chemicals to assist us which entails purifying water, dealing with waste management, researching superconductors, analyzing crime scenes, making food products, ...
Computer Programmers create complicated sets of instructions called programs/software to help us use computers to solve problems. They must have strong logic skills.
Engineers (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Material) build products/structures/systems like automobiles, buildings, computers, machines, and planes, to name just a few examples. They cannot escape the frequent use of calculus!
Geologists use mathematical models to find oil and study earthquakes.
Lawyers argue cases using complicated lines of reason. That skill is nurtured by high level math courses. The also spend a lot of time researching cases.
Managers maintain schedules, regulate worker performance, and analyze productivity.
Medical Doctors must understand the dynamic systems of the human body. They research illnesses, carefully administer the proper amounts of medicine, read charts/tables, and organize their workload.
Meteorologists forecast the weather for agriculturists, pilots, vacationers, and those who are marine dependent.
Military Personnel carry out a variety of tasks ranging from aircraft maintenance to following detailed procedures.
Nurses carry out the detailed instructions doctors give them. They adjust intravenous drip rates, take vitals, dispense medicine, and even assist in operations, .
Politicians help solve the social problems of our time by making complicated decisions.
Technicians repair and maintain the technical gadgets we depend on like computers, TV's, VCR's, cars, refrigerators, ... They are always reading measuring devices, referring to manuals, and diagnosing system problems.
Tradesmen (carpenters, electricians, mechanics, and plumbers) estimate job costs and use technical math skills specific to their field. They deal with slopes, areas, volumes, distances and must have an excellent foundation in math.
Can I get a good job without learning a lot of math?
In all honesty, anything is possible. However, less and less labor intensive jobs are available. Workers in those fields are being replaced by machinery and robotics. Even when those jobs are available, the pay is usually substandard. In order to gain successful employment, technical skills must be learned. Someone has to fix all of those machines and robots.
What are employers looking for?
Employers are looking for three basic traits. They want their employees to be able to reason, work with technical equipment, and communicate their thoughts with other employees. It is clear that math deals with developing reason and working with technical equipment. It is not so clear how math affects communication. Successfully using math can improve the ability to speak and write more clearly. Language, at least the type needed for work, tends to be extremely structured and mathematical ability helps deal with that structure.
After high school, what do I do to learn more math?
Basically, there are four avenues of education to pursue: universities, community colleges, trade schools, or the military.
Universities prepare students for highly professional careers. Math is typically a strong component of their curricula due to the extreme technical nature of these professions.
Community Colleges assist students to either go on to universities or learn technical skills needed for data processors, electronic technicians, law enforcers, mechanics, nurses, and realtors. Math is not as intense compared to the universities but is integrated throughout each program.
Trade schools teach students the science of automotive maintenance, carpentry, computer repair, heating and air-conditioning, plumbing, ... Math related skills are integrated throughout each program.
Even the military puts their people through school after basic training. These military schools are akin to trade schools. On the other hand, military officers, even though they must already have bachelor degrees, are put through further schooling after basic training.
Not my essay. Filling up space.
What is math?
Those who do not appreciate math are those who do not understand what math is all about. That is why the nature of math desperately needs to be explained. Simply put, math is about solving problems.
How can math help me solve problems?
Ever since there were humans in existence, there have been problems to solve. Whether the problems were over basic requirements like sustaining sufficient amounts of food or major accomplishments like constructing multifunctional homes, problems such as these remain with us to this day. The peculiar thing about problems is that they all have similar properties.
What do all problems have in common?
Successful problem solvers are able to understand what is expected of the problems they face. In other words, they know all of the details surrounding the problem at hand, which is the most important step to solving problems. It requires an attention to detail and therefore patience. After examining the details, intelligent choices need to be made as well as the beginning steps of developing a strategy. The plan must be carried out in an order that makes sense. So careful planning, possibly by justifiable experimentation, must take place. Once an actual solution is obtained, it must be tested to determine whether or not it is reasonable.
What does problem solving have to do with math in school?
Every math problem that gets discussed, handled, and assigned forces us to use many, if not all, of the detailed methods of problem solving. Each individual problem becomes a small but important lesson for solving problems in general. Math is traditionally learned by first doing many smaller problems. Then the small problems are put together to solve bigger problems. For instance, in order to solve algebraic equations, being knowledgeable about addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is a must. Ordering the steps to be carried out, evaluating expressions, and learning how and when equations are used must be learned, too.
Who commonly uses math?
Everybody uses math whether they realize it or not. Shoppers use math to calculate change, tax, and sales prices. Cooks use math to modify the amount a recipe will make. Vacationers use math to find time of arrivals and departures to plan their trips. Even homeowners use math to determine the cost of materials when doing projects.
Which professions use math?
Here is a small list of math orientated careers:
Accountants assist businesses by working on their taxes and planning for upcoming years. They work with tax codes and forms, use formulas for measuring interest, and spend a considerable amount of energy organizing paperwork.
Agriculturists determine the proper amounts of fertilizers, pesticides, and water to produce bountiful foods. They must be familiar with mixture problems.
Architects design buildings for structural integrity and beauty. They must know how to calculate loads for finding acceptable materials in design.
Biologists study nature to act in concert with it since we are so closely tied to nature. They use proportions to count animals as well as use statistics/probability.
Chemists find ways to use chemicals to assist us which entails purifying water, dealing with waste management, researching superconductors, analyzing crime scenes, making food products, ...
Computer Programmers create complicated sets of instructions called programs/software to help us use computers to solve problems. They must have strong logic skills.
Engineers (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Material) build products/structures/systems like automobiles, buildings, computers, machines, and planes, to name just a few examples. They cannot escape the frequent use of calculus!
Geologists use mathematical models to find oil and study earthquakes.
Lawyers argue cases using complicated lines of reason. That skill is nurtured by high level math courses. The also spend a lot of time researching cases.
Managers maintain schedules, regulate worker performance, and analyze productivity.
Medical Doctors must understand the dynamic systems of the human body. They research illnesses, carefully administer the proper amounts of medicine, read charts/tables, and organize their workload.
Meteorologists forecast the weather for agriculturists, pilots, vacationers, and those who are marine dependent.
Military Personnel carry out a variety of tasks ranging from aircraft maintenance to following detailed procedures.
Nurses carry out the detailed instructions doctors give them. They adjust intravenous drip rates, take vitals, dispense medicine, and even assist in operations, .
Politicians help solve the social problems of our time by making complicated decisions.
Technicians repair and maintain the technical gadgets we depend on like computers, TV's, VCR's, cars, refrigerators, ... They are always reading measuring devices, referring to manuals, and diagnosing system problems.
Tradesmen (carpenters, electricians, mechanics, and plumbers) estimate job costs and use technical math skills specific to their field. They deal with slopes, areas, volumes, distances and must have an excellent foundation in math.
Can I get a good job without learning a lot of math?
In all honesty, anything is possible. However, less and less labor intensive jobs are available. Workers in those fields are being replaced by machinery and robotics. Even when those jobs are available, the pay is usually substandard. In order to gain successful employment, technical skills must be learned. Someone has to fix all of those machines and robots.
What are employers looking for?
Employers are looking for three basic traits. They want their employees to be able to reason, work with technical equipment, and communicate their thoughts with other employees. It is clear that math deals with developing reason and working with technical equipment. It is not so clear how math affects communication. Successfully using math can improve the ability to speak and write more clearly. Language, at least the type needed for work, tends to be extremely structured and mathematical ability helps deal with that structure.
After high school, what do I do to learn more math?
Basically, there are four avenues of education to pursue: universities, community colleges, trade schools, or the military.
Universities prepare students for highly professional careers. Math is typically a strong component of their curricula due to the extreme technical nature of these professions.
Community Colleges assist students to either go on to universities or learn technical skills needed for data processors, electronic technicians, law enforcers, mechanics, nurses, and realtors. Math is not as intense compared to the universities but is integrated throughout each program.
Trade schools teach students the science of automotive maintenance, carpentry, computer repair, heating and air-conditioning, plumbing, ... Math related skills are integrated throughout each program.
Even the military puts their people through school after basic training. These military schools are akin to trade schools. On the other hand, military officers, even though they must already have bachelor degrees, are put through further schooling after basic training.
Not my essay. Filling up space.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Next week in class
For Algebra: The Tuesday you come back we are tacking the EOC exam, which covers all we have learned over the year. it is the final important grade for the class.
For Algebra Readiness: We will have 1 day of Learning Upgrade (Tuesday), then take the EOC exam on Thursday . I will not be here on Wednesday. For periods 6,7, the final day for learning upgrade will be Friday 6/3/2011.
For Algebra Readiness: We will have 1 day of Learning Upgrade (Tuesday), then take the EOC exam on Thursday . I will not be here on Wednesday. For periods 6,7, the final day for learning upgrade will be Friday 6/3/2011.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday 5/23/11
Algebra ABC Book:
For this week, we are filling in this ABC book for the three words you chose in class. Here is the template for it.
ABC Template
You get one chance to print in class. We will color with pens. If you want to print it at home and have color ink, go for it.
For this week, we are filling in this ABC book for the three words you chose in class. Here is the template for it.
ABC Template
You get one chance to print in class. We will color with pens. If you want to print it at home and have color ink, go for it.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday 5/9/11 Homework
Periods 1,6,7 Do Learning Upgrade. Your grade is based off of this.
Period 3,4,5: We started a dinner menu project. You can work on any part of it while at home. You will have class time to work on it as well. It is due Friday 5/13/11. Do not miss out. There are only a few grades left for the end of the year. Don't get tired yet.
Here is a link to a copy of the rubric and sheets you MAY need.
Algebra Dinner Menu Project
Period 3,4,5: We started a dinner menu project. You can work on any part of it while at home. You will have class time to work on it as well. It is due Friday 5/13/11. Do not miss out. There are only a few grades left for the end of the year. Don't get tired yet.
Here is a link to a copy of the rubric and sheets you MAY need.
Algebra Dinner Menu Project
Monday 5/9/11
Attention All Classes!!!
There will be a notebook quiz on Wednesday Period 1,3/ Thursday Periods 4,5,6,7
This will be almost the last notebook quiz. There will be one more, but it will be small. This one is kinda big, because we did not take one for 4 weeks.
Algebra Readiness:
Your quiz is on sections
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
Testing 1
testing 2
Testing 5
Algebra:
Your quiz is on sections
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
20.92
10.95
10.99
Testing 1
Testing 2
11.1
11.2
BRING YOUR NOTEBOOKS!!!!
There will be a notebook quiz on Wednesday Period 1,3/ Thursday Periods 4,5,6,7
This will be almost the last notebook quiz. There will be one more, but it will be small. This one is kinda big, because we did not take one for 4 weeks.
Algebra Readiness:
Your quiz is on sections
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
Testing 1
testing 2
Testing 5
Algebra:
Your quiz is on sections
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
20.92
10.95
10.99
Testing 1
Testing 2
11.1
11.2
BRING YOUR NOTEBOOKS!!!!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Friday 5/6/11
Homework: As a reminder, Algebra Readiness has learning upgrade to do for the rest of the month. Finish all 60 levels for an A for these 4 weeks. There is no homework, as this is expected to be done at home.
Algebra: There is no homework. We start back up next week with warm-ups and a project. There will be very little homework from now until the end of the year.
Algebra: There is no homework. We start back up next week with warm-ups and a project. There will be very little homework from now until the end of the year.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Tuesday 5/3/11
There is and will be no homework for any classes this week.
Algebra Readiness:
Your assignmnet for the next month is here. Even though you do not have homework, you could be doing Learning Upgrade.
Algebra: No homework, we will start with a couple of projects next week.
Algebra Readiness:
Your assignmnet for the next month is here. Even though you do not have homework, you could be doing Learning Upgrade.
Algebra: No homework, we will start with a couple of projects next week.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday 4/29/11
Homework for you algebra kids: Do the last two days. I will not be here tomorrow (Friday). Tracking sheet 4 will not be on the progress report. The grades in the window are the grades you will receive on the progress report.
No homework for Algebra Readiness.
No homework for Algebra Readiness.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Period 5 grades.
OK, so period 5 had a MAJOR error in the grades, and I am still unsure of what it was. I THINK the grade listed was for the last 5 assignments, but I could be wrong. Anyway, to fix this error, I have added another grade called "Mr. Brzenskis Erro".
I have added 12 test points to your grade, which brought everyone up to where the original grade was or more. Some of you were unaffected by the error today, but I though it was unfair to change some of your grades, but not others. Your grade should now be the same as, or really close, to what I told you the grade was earlier. I hope this makes everyone happy, and sorry for making such a big error, especially so close to grading time.
Mr. B
I have added 12 test points to your grade, which brought everyone up to where the original grade was or more. Some of you were unaffected by the error today, but I though it was unfair to change some of your grades, but not others. Your grade should now be the same as, or really close, to what I told you the grade was earlier. I hope this makes everyone happy, and sorry for making such a big error, especially so close to grading time.
Mr. B
Wednesday 4/27/11
Homework for period 5: Do the second assignment on your list
Period 6,7, 1: No homework, study for the CST's
Period 6,7, 1: No homework, study for the CST's
Tuesday 4/26/11
Homework for period 3,4: Do the second assignment on youhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifr list
Period 1: No homework.
Period 1: No homework.
Monday 4/25/11
Homework for periods 3,4,5: Do the first assignment in the third section on your list.
Period 1,6,7: There was no homework, and there is no homework all week. Good luck on the CST's.
Period 1,6,7: There was no homework, and there is no homework all week. Good luck on the CST's.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Friday 4/22/11
Homework for periods 6,7: There is no homework.
Period 3,4,5" Finish the fourth assignments from the second week on your homework list.
Period 3,4,5" Finish the fourth assignments from the second week on your homework list.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Thursday 4/21/11
Homework for period 6,7: No homework, we did learning upgrade
Period 4,5: Finish the third assignment on your homework list
Period 4,5: Finish the third assignment on your homework list
Wednesday 4/20/11
Homework for period 6,7: Finish graphing triangles and finding perimeter and area
Period 1: No homework ,we did learning upgrade
Period 3: Finish the third assignment from the list.
Period 1: No homework ,we did learning upgrade
Period 3: Finish the third assignment from the list.
Tuesday 4/19/11
Homework for period 1: Finish graphing and finding perimeter and area of triangles
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Period 3,4,5: Finish #2 on homework list assignment.
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Period 3,4,5: Finish #2 on homework list assignment.
Monday 4/18/11
Homework for period 1,6,7: Finish the area worksheet
\Period 3,4,5: Do the first assignment from the second set on your list
\Period 3,4,5: Do the first assignment from the second set on your list
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday 4/14/11
Homework for period 6,7: Finish drawing the 2 pairs of congruent and similar figures
Period 4,5: Do the third assignment on your assignment sheet
Period 1: No homework. We did computer things
Period 4,5: Do the third assignment on your assignment sheet
Period 1: No homework. We did computer things
Wednesday 4/13/11
Homework for period 6,7: Finish the triangles worksheet
Period 1: Finish drawing the pictures of 2 congruent and two similar figures
Period 3: Do the third assignment from your list
Period 1: Finish drawing the pictures of 2 congruent and two similar figures
Period 3: Do the third assignment from your list
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday 4/12/11
Homework for period 1: Finish drawing 2 pairs of congruent figures and 2 pairs of similar figures.
Homework for periods 3,4,5: Do the second assignment from the homework list.
Homework for periods 3,4,5: Do the second assignment from the homework list.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday 4/11/11
Homework for period 1,6,7: Finish page d-33, parallel lines worksheet and d-32, the true-false questions.
Period 3,4,5: Homework for the next three weeks is listed in the link below.
Homework for tracking sheets 22, 23, 24
Period 3,4,5: Homework for the next three weeks is listed in the link below.
Homework for tracking sheets 22, 23, 24
Friday, April 1, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday 3/29/11
Homework for period 6,7: Finish the page with complementary and supplementary angles.
Period 1: Finish the 8 graphs and adding the angles up.
Period 3: No homework. If you want, the manga high website can be accessed form home. Click here to do it.
Period 1: Finish the 8 graphs and adding the angles up.
Period 3: No homework. If you want, the manga high website can be accessed form home. Click here to do it.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tuesday 3/29/11
Homework for period 1: Finish the angles page
Homework for period 3,4,5: Page 345 #7-17 exponent review. Exponents ADD when you multiply them!?!
Homework for period 3,4,5: Page 345 #7-17 exponent review. Exponents ADD when you multiply them!?!
Monday 3/28/11
Homework for period 1,6,7: Finish the worksheet with the protractor on it
Period 3,4,5: Finish the 9 system of equation problems.
Period 3,4,5: Finish the 9 system of equation problems.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Friday 3/25/11
Homework: There is no homework for any class
East Coast Trip: Do the journal for Mr. Ingrahm. our grade on the journal will be your grade on the things you miss next week
Below are some videos on how to simplify square roots, which the rest of us will do next week.
East Coast Trip: Do the journal for Mr. Ingrahm. our grade on the journal will be your grade on the things you miss next week
Below are some videos on how to simplify square roots, which the rest of us will do next week.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thursday 3/24/11
Homework for period 4,5: Finish rationalizing the denominator worksheet
Period 6,7,1: No homework. We did a benchmark and period 1 did Mangahigh. If you want some mad extra credit, get a gold medal in any of the manga high challenges I have set for you.
Period 6,7,1: No homework. We did a benchmark and period 1 did Mangahigh. If you want some mad extra credit, get a gold medal in any of the manga high challenges I have set for you.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday 3/23/11
Homework for period 6,7,1: None. We took a test or the benchmark
Period 3: Finish the review on square roots, rationalizing the denominator page 211, and be ready for the test tomorrow.
Period 3: Finish the review on square roots, rationalizing the denominator page 211, and be ready for the test tomorrow.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday 3/21/11
Homework for period 1,6,7: Do the practice test. test next class on exponents and scientific notation. The day after that we take the benchmark on the 3rd unit (percents)
Period 3,4,5: Finish page 210, combining like terms with square roots.
Benchmark next class time.
Period 3,4,5: Finish page 210, combining like terms with square roots.
Benchmark next class time.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday 3/18/11
Homework for periods 3,4,5: Finish the 171 problems. If you need another copy, look at mondays post, there is a link to the worksheet
Period 6,7: Finish the exponents of exponents worksheet to #19.
Period 6,7: Finish the exponents of exponents worksheet to #19.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday 3/16/2011
There was no homework for any classes today.
Algebra: Do the 171 problems. You should be finished with 1 side now
Alg Readiness: Do the day befores homework.
Algebra: Do the 171 problems. You should be finished with 1 side now
Alg Readiness: Do the day befores homework.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tuesday 3/15/2011
Homework for periods 6,7: Finish scientific notation worksheet
Period 1: Finish 1 side of review page, either fractions or subtracting negative numbers.
Period 3: Keep working on the 171 factoring problems
Period 1: Finish 1 side of review page, either fractions or subtracting negative numbers.
Period 3: Keep working on the 171 factoring problems
Monday, March 14, 2011
Monday 3/14/2011
Homework for period 1: Finish backside of scientific notation worksheet
Period 3,4,5: You have worksheet with 171 problems. Start in section 8-5, and do about 40 problems tonight. If you want to do more, fine, but you have ALL WEEK to finish this page.
Here is a copy if you do not have one or if you lose it.
Here is a pic of what we did today. Be comfortable with it, there is a quiz on Wednesday (the half day)
Period 3,4,5: You have worksheet with 171 problems. Start in section 8-5, and do about 40 problems tonight. If you want to do more, fine, but you have ALL WEEK to finish this page.
Here is a copy if you do not have one or if you lose it.
Here is a pic of what we did today. Be comfortable with it, there is a quiz on Wednesday (the half day)
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wednesday 3/9/11
Homework for period 6,7: Finish the adding exponents worksheet
Period 1: Finish the fraction exponent worksheet
Period 3: Finish page 111, simplifying fractions. See below for a video of me solving problems 5 and 10
Period 1: Finish the fraction exponent worksheet
Period 3: Finish page 111, simplifying fractions. See below for a video of me solving problems 5 and 10
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tuesday 3/8/11
Homework for period 1: Finish the back side 3 sections of the exponent worksheet
Period 3,4,5: Finish the mini worksheet on a separate piece of paper showing how you simplified fractions.
Period 3,4,5: Finish the mini worksheet on a separate piece of paper showing how you simplified fractions.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Monday 3/7/11
Homework for period 1,6,7: FInish page 63, simple exponents
If you did poorly on the test, please redo the problems you missed with complete sentences explaining what you did wrong
Period 3,4,5: Page83, true false questions about multiplying binomials.
If you are redoing the test, be sure you are using complete sentences that explain your work. You are trying to show that you understand how to do the problems, you just made some little mistake.
If you did poorly on the test, please redo the problems you missed with complete sentences explaining what you did wrong
Period 3,4,5: Page83, true false questions about multiplying binomials.
If you are redoing the test, be sure you are using complete sentences that explain your work. You are trying to show that you understand how to do the problems, you just made some little mistake.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Friday 3/4/11
Homework for period 3,4,5: No homework. Bring back your tracking sheet Monday to turn in.
Period 6,7: Finish 1 level of learning upgrade.
Period 6,7: Finish 1 level of learning upgrade.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday 3/3/11
Homework for period 4,5: Finish the practice test. Tomorrows test will have 12 problems on it. 2 graphing, 3 finding how many answers there are, and 7 solving quadratics. It is worth a ton of points, so make sure you come prepared and ask any questions you have during the warm-up.
Period 6,7: Finish the practice test. I know 6th period did not get a practice test, so click HERE for a copy of it.
Period 1: No homework, we did 1 level of Learning Upgrade. If you did not do it, please do it over the weekend so I can give you your last stamp.
TEST
Period 6,7: Finish the practice test. I know 6th period did not get a practice test, so click HERE for a copy of it.
Period 1: No homework, we did 1 level of Learning Upgrade. If you did not do it, please do it over the weekend so I can give you your last stamp.
TEST
Wednesday 3/2/11
Homework for period 1: Finish the practice test
Period 3: finish the practice test
Period 6,7: Finish the slope worksheet
Period 3: finish the practice test
Period 6,7: Finish the slope worksheet
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Tuesday 3/1/11
Homework for period 1: Finish the slope worksheet from class. Find just the slope for each problem
Period 3,4,5:
Finish the problems from class.
There are also 2 new videos up. One explaining how to graph quadratics, the other explaining how to solve a quadratic using the quadratic equation.
Period 3,4,5:
Finish the problems from class.
There are also 2 new videos up. One explaining how to graph quadratics, the other explaining how to solve a quadratic using the quadratic equation.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday 2/28/11
Homework for periods 1,6,7: Graph the 18 equations from class.
Period 3,4,5: Pick 8 quadratic equations and find the answers. Click the link below to view the 16 problems
16 Quadratic Equations Classwork/Homework
Period 3,4,5: Pick 8 quadratic equations and find the answers. Click the link below to view the 16 problems
16 Quadratic Equations Classwork/Homework
Friday, February 25, 2011
Friday 2/25/11
Homework for period 3,4,5:
Finish the 9 problems from class. If you have a square root of a negative( the discriminant), its gonna be "No solution"
Period 6,7: We did 1 level of learning upgrade. If you did not finish in class, do it at home. Here is the lINK
Finish the 9 problems from class. If you have a square root of a negative( the discriminant), its gonna be "No solution"
Period 6,7: We did 1 level of learning upgrade. If you did not finish in class, do it at home. Here is the lINK
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Quadratic Song
Period 3's version of the quadratic song.
Anyone wanna do it better? Make a video and send me the link. Use the mail button on the right. I will give you 50 extra credit points, if its good.
Anyone wanna do it better? Make a video and send me the link. Use the mail button on the right. I will give you 50 extra credit points, if its good.
Thursday 2/24/11
Homework for periods 4,5: Finish the 5 questions from class. Look at yesterdays post for the problems in the picture.
Homework for period 6,7:
Finish graphing the 12 equations on your graph paper. They appear in the picture below.
Period 1: No homework. You did 2 levels of learning upgrade.
Homework for period 6,7:
Finish graphing the 12 equations on your graph paper. They appear in the picture below.
Period 1: No homework. You did 2 levels of learning upgrade.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday 2/22/11
Homework for periods 6,7: Finish finding the slope from todays worksheet
Period 1: Graph the 12 equations given to you in class
Period 3: Solve the 5 quadratics using the quadratic formula.
Period 1: Graph the 12 equations given to you in class
Period 3: Solve the 5 quadratics using the quadratic formula.
Tuesday 2/21/11
Homework for period 1:
Finish finding the slope on the backside of yesterdays worksheet.
Period 3,4,5: Graph the first 5 problems from todays classwork.
Finish finding the slope on the backside of yesterdays worksheet.
Period 3,4,5: Graph the first 5 problems from todays classwork.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Friday 2/18/2011
Homework for period 3,4,5,6,7: There is no homework. We start anew next week with tracking sheet #17
Thursday 2/17/11
Homework for peroid 4,5: Finish graphing the parabolas. For a list of the equations, please see the post from 2 days ago.
Period 6,7: finish graphing 2 of the final 3 sets on the unit rate worksheet.
Period 1: No homework for the weekend. If you want to play the mangahigh games, be sure to lo on to httP;//schools.mangahigh.com/creativeperfromingmediaarts
Period 6,7: finish graphing 2 of the final 3 sets on the unit rate worksheet.
Period 1: No homework for the weekend. If you want to play the mangahigh games, be sure to lo on to httP;//schools.mangahigh.com/creativeperfromingmediaarts
Wednesday 2/16/11
Homework For periods 1,6,7: Finish the conversions search and shade
Period 3,4,5: Finish the square roots worksheet
Period 3,4,5: Finish the square roots worksheet
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tuesday 2/15/11
Homework for periods 6,7:
Finish the proportions worksheet
Period 1: finish the graphs of the unit rates and 2 of the 3 other sets.
Period 3: Finish graphing the quadratics from class
1) y = x2
2) y = 2x2
3) y = 2x2 - 3
4) y = -x2
5) y = -3x2
6) y = 2x2 - 4
7) y = -2x2 + 8
8) y = 1/2x2
9) y = -4x2 + 10
10) y = -1/2x2
11) y = -x2 + 4
12) y = x2 - 7
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday 2/14/11
Homework for period 1: Finish proportion word problems
Homework for periods 3,4,5: Page 162 #26-32. Review of solving absolute value problems.
|2x-6|> 6 becomes two separate equations
You solve:
2x-6>6
and
2x-6< -6
Homework for periods 3,4,5: Page 162 #26-32. Review of solving absolute value problems.
|2x-6|> 6 becomes two separate equations
You solve:
2x-6>6
and
2x-6< -6
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thursday 2/10/11
Homework for periods 3,4,5: Page 86, #1-9, review of solving equations with variables on both sides.
Period 6,7: No homework. We took a percent test.
Period 6,7: No homework. We took a percent test.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday 2/8/11
Homework for period 6,7: Finish the percentages page from class. calculating interest.
Use INTEREST = Principal x Interest rate x Time
Period 1: Page 267 #21-27
Period 3: Finish the project on explaining how to solve a quadratic formula.
Use INTEREST = Principal x Interest rate x Time
Period 1: Page 267 #21-27
Period 3: Finish the project on explaining how to solve a quadratic formula.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday 2/7/11
Homework for period 1: Page 274 #17-21.
Period 3,4,5: On the worksheet, find the ANSWERS to the equations assuming they equal zero. If you need help with it, I've included the lesson below.
Click HERE to download a copy of the movie.
Period 3,4,5: On the worksheet, find the ANSWERS to the equations assuming they equal zero. If you need help with it, I've included the lesson below.
Click HERE to download a copy of the movie.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday 2.4.11
Homework for periods 3,4,5: None. We did enough this week. We colored stars, and turned in tracking sheets. Be ready next week when we continue or factoring lessons.
Period 6,7: No homework. You did Learning Upgrade.
Period 6,7: No homework. You did Learning Upgrade.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Thursday 2/3/11
Homework for period 4,5: Page 397 #21-29. Look at the previous post if you need help factoring.
Period 6,7: Page 258 #9-19, find 15% tip
Period 1: No homework, we did learning upgrade.
Period 6,7: Page 258 #9-19, find 15% tip
Period 1: No homework, we did learning upgrade.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
2/2/11
Homework for period 1: Do page 258 9-17 in your book
Period 3: Page 397 #21-29. Same page as yesterday, different problems
Period 6,7: Finish the homework you might not have done yesterday. If you finished everything, then you have no homework.
Period 3: Page 397 #21-29. Same page as yesterday, different problems
Period 6,7: Finish the homework you might not have done yesterday. If you finished everything, then you have no homework.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Tuesday 2/1/11
Homework for period 1: No homework. Do the homework you didn't do for yesterday. Hopefully it is a little easier now.
Period 3,4,5: Page 397 # 5-16. Do these problem on the same page as your classwork.
Period 3,4,5: Page 397 # 5-16. Do these problem on the same page as your classwork.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Help for algebra
Help for multiplying:
You know how to multiply two binomials:
(x + 3)(x + 4) = x2 + 7x + 12
Today in class, I tried to show that the two numbers in the parenthesis (with the x's) will add together to make the middle term (3 + 4 = 7) and they multiply togther to make the last term (3 * 4 = 12). Using this, we could work backwards.
x2 + 9x + 18 = ( _______ )( _______ ).
You know there has to be x's in the beginning of the parenthesis:
x2 + 9x + 18 = (x ____ )(x ____ ).
The two numbers that go with the x's will add up to make 9, and multiply to make 18 (the two last terms from the problem). Think, what numbers multiply to make 18, but add up to 9. First, find all the combination's that multiply to make 18.
1x18
2x9
3x6
Which combination when you add makes 9? The last one. 3x6 = 18, and 3+6 = 9, so the two missing numbers are 3 and 6.
x2 + 9x + 18 = (x + 3)(x + 6)
You know how to multiply two binomials:
(x + 3)(x + 4) = x2 + 7x + 12
Today in class, I tried to show that the two numbers in the parenthesis (with the x's) will add together to make the middle term (3 + 4 = 7) and they multiply togther to make the last term (3 * 4 = 12). Using this, we could work backwards.
x2 + 9x + 18 = ( _______ )( _______ ).
You know there has to be x's in the beginning of the parenthesis:
x2 + 9x + 18 = (x ____ )(x ____ ).
The two numbers that go with the x's will add up to make 9, and multiply to make 18 (the two last terms from the problem). Think, what numbers multiply to make 18, but add up to 9. First, find all the combination's that multiply to make 18.
1x18
2x9
3x6
Which combination when you add makes 9? The last one. 3x6 = 18, and 3+6 = 9, so the two missing numbers are 3 and 6.
x2 + 9x + 18 = (x + 3)(x + 6)
Monday 1/30/11
Homework for period 1,6,7: Finish the percent problems.
Period 3,4,5: Finish the 4 or 5 problems for factoring
x2+5x-24
x2+6x + 9
x2+11x+ 10
x2+13x-30
Period 3,4,5: Finish the 4 or 5 problems for factoring
x2+5x-24
x2+6x + 9
x2+11x+ 10
x2+13x-30
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday 1/27/11
Homework for period 1: No homework. Do learning upgrade
Period 4,5,6,7: NO homework, we redid the problems we missed in the benchmark
Period 4,5,6,7: NO homework, we redid the problems we missed in the benchmark
Tuesday/Wednesday 1/25/11
Homework for periods 1-7 On Tuesday and Wednesday
No homework, we did the benchmark
No homework, we did the benchmark
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday 1/24/11
Homework for period 1,6,7: Finish page 95 finding percents with IS/OF=%/100
Periods 3,4,5: Finish page 8u2 multiplying binomials
Periods 3,4,5: Finish page 8u2 multiplying binomials
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday 1/20/11
Homework for periods 6,7,1: Finish finding the percents.
Homework for periods 4,5: Finish the backside of the little page (combining like terms)
Homework for periods 4,5: Finish the backside of the little page (combining like terms)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday 1/19/11
Homework for periods 1,6,7: Finish the discount sheet
Periods 3,4,5: Finish the algebraic fractions. (Mini half page)
Periods 3,4,5: Finish the algebraic fractions. (Mini half page)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday 1/18/10
Homework for periods 6,7,1: Finish 2 levels of learning upgrade. If you would like extra credit, do levels at home and
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday 1/12/11
Homework for period 6,7,1: No homework. We were on a field trip
Period 3: Finish worksheet on finding slope between two points.
Period 3: Finish worksheet on finding slope between two points.
Tuesday 1/11/10
Homework for period 1: No homework
Period 3,4,5: Finish graphing the 5 functions you made up in class from the slope and a point, then graph the six other equations on the backside. Please staple your classwork to your homework so it is together when you turn it in.
Period 3,4,5: Finish graphing the 5 functions you made up in class from the slope and a point, then graph the six other equations on the backside. Please staple your classwork to your homework so it is together when you turn it in.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Monday 1/10/11
Homework for periods 1,6,7: Change the fractions in to decimals using long division. Be sure you show your answers.
Period 3,4,5: Graph the 3 word problems on the back of your set of graphs.
1) Slope of 2 through the point (5,7)
2) Slope of -4 through the point (1,-2)
3) Slope of 3 through (2,4)
Period 3,4,5: Graph the 3 word problems on the back of your set of graphs.
1) Slope of 2 through the point (5,7)
2) Slope of -4 through the point (1,-2)
3) Slope of 3 through (2,4)
Friday 1/7/10
Homework for periods 3,4,5: Finish factoring worksheet (backside of Tuesdays homework)
Periods 6,7: Finish 1 level of learning upgrade
Periods 6,7: Finish 1 level of learning upgrade
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday 1/6/11
Homework for periods 4,5: Page 65 worksheet, the top section, and problems I, T, and W from the bottom section.
Homework for periods 6,7: Finish the page of T-charts
Period 1: Finish 2 levels of learning upgrade.
Homework for periods 6,7: Finish the page of T-charts
Period 1: Finish 2 levels of learning upgrade.
Wednesday 1/5/11
Homework for periods 6,7: Finish page E-16, changing fractions to percents and back
Period 1: Finish the T charts
Period 3: Page 65 worksheet, the top section, and problems I, T, and W from the bottom section.
Period 1: Finish the T charts
Period 3: Page 65 worksheet, the top section, and problems I, T, and W from the bottom section.
Tuesday 1/4/11
Homework for period 1: Finish E-16, changing fractions to percents and back
Period 3,4,5: Finish page 65 and 66 (two on one page PUNCHLINE) changing positive and negative exponents to normal numbers
Period 3,4,5: Finish page 65 and 66 (two on one page PUNCHLINE) changing positive and negative exponents to normal numbers
Monday 1/3/11
Homework for periods 1,6,7: Finish fraction-decimal chart.
Periods 3,4,5: Finish 5-16 on page 76, and ALL of page 78
Periods 3,4,5: Finish 5-16 on page 76, and ALL of page 78
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