Sunday, June 12, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Algebra Final Exam Review
Ask questions on the Final Exam Packets here... please specify the unit or packet and question#!!!
If you can clearly respond to questions before I do... please do. Remember, the process is more important than the answer.
If you can clearly respond to questions before I do... please do. Remember, the process is more important than the answer.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Algebra EOC De-Brief
Calling ALL Algebra-ticians!!
I need your help! Please write a de-briefing narrative about the Algbera EOC Test. PLEASE... No specifics on questions (i.e. you can say "there were several systems that required the elimination method" however do not say "recall question #23 Solve 4x^2+3x+7=14").
You may answer anonymously, supply initials, or a first name (no full names please). Write whatever you feel, here are some guiding questions:
- How much studying, practice problems, etc did you do outside of regular homework?
- In the morning prior to the test, how would you rate your perceived level of preparation for the test? (scale of 1 to 5; unprepared=1 to fully prepared=5)
- After the test (in retrospect) how would you rate your level of preparation for the test? (scale of 1 to 5; unprepared=1 to fully prepared=5)
- About what percentage of the problems did you feel were easy? Medium? Hard? Impossible?
- About how many problems did you feel totally unprepared for?
- Any vocabulary that you were unfamiliar with (you can be specific here)?
- Did we miss any topics in the class that would have been helpful?
- Did you use the features of the GRAPHING calculator to either answer questions or check answers?
- Were you comfortable with the graphing calculators?
- We never got to Chapter 12 "Data Analysis & Probability" in our book at all. Take a peek at it; Did this omission adversely impact your preparedness?
Thanks,
Mr. C.
I need your help! Please write a de-briefing narrative about the Algbera EOC Test. PLEASE... No specifics on questions (i.e. you can say "there were several systems that required the elimination method" however do not say "recall question #23 Solve 4x^2+3x+7=14").
You may answer anonymously, supply initials, or a first name (no full names please). Write whatever you feel, here are some guiding questions:
- How much studying, practice problems, etc did you do outside of regular homework?
- In the morning prior to the test, how would you rate your perceived level of preparation for the test? (scale of 1 to 5; unprepared=1 to fully prepared=5)
- After the test (in retrospect) how would you rate your level of preparation for the test? (scale of 1 to 5; unprepared=1 to fully prepared=5)
- About what percentage of the problems did you feel were easy? Medium? Hard? Impossible?
- About how many problems did you feel totally unprepared for?
- Any vocabulary that you were unfamiliar with (you can be specific here)?
- Did we miss any topics in the class that would have been helpful?
- Did you use the features of the GRAPHING calculator to either answer questions or check answers?
- Were you comfortable with the graphing calculators?
- We never got to Chapter 12 "Data Analysis & Probability" in our book at all. Take a peek at it; Did this omission adversely impact your preparedness?
Thanks,
Mr. C.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Algebra EOC Review Part II
At this point, the questions are up to you... just give we a PAGE NUMBER AND PROBLEM NUMBER when you ask a question. Feel free to look at old Problem Sets as well.
I will be in school by 7:30am Tues and Weds if anyone wants to drop by... (possibly a little earlier on Weds)
I will be in school by 7:30am Tues and Weds if anyone wants to drop by... (possibly a little earlier on Weds)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Algebra EOC Review
Any and all questions are welcome...
Here are my suggestions:
pg 86 #65,73,77
pg 112 #27,31
pg 117 #8,9
pg 154-55 #34-36,49,50
Read/Review 2-9 & 2-10 Percent of Increase & Decrease (terms you should know)
pg 193 #15,22
pg 211 #41,45
pg 252 #9
pg 257 #21,23
pg 266 #24,25
pg 282-84 #5,7,15,19,24,29-32
pg 317 #31
That's enough for now... hopefully you are more "in tune" with the work we have done since the mid-term... please review as you see fit... please participate in the blog. Pick some problems in Chaps 6-10 and challenge your alge-buddies with them.
Factors cancel, terms don't!
Here are my suggestions:
pg 86 #65,73,77
pg 112 #27,31
pg 117 #8,9
pg 154-55 #34-36,49,50
Read/Review 2-9 & 2-10 Percent of Increase & Decrease (terms you should know)
pg 193 #15,22
pg 211 #41,45
pg 252 #9
pg 257 #21,23
pg 266 #24,25
pg 282-84 #5,7,15,19,24,29-32
pg 317 #31
That's enough for now... hopefully you are more "in tune" with the work we have done since the mid-term... please review as you see fit... please participate in the blog. Pick some problems in Chaps 6-10 and challenge your alge-buddies with them.
Factors cancel, terms don't!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
hw #11-2 (thru 11-5)
Those of you who weren't in class might have a tough time... at least do the reading and come prepared for a "working lunch."
pg 662 #11,17,27,35,41
pg 669 #13,21 (these could be tough if you weren't in class... not to worry, I can bring you up to speed)
pg 675 #13,21,29,41
pg 683 #13,19,27
pg 662 #11,17,27,35,41
pg 669 #13,21 (these could be tough if you weren't in class... not to worry, I can bring you up to speed)
pg 675 #13,21,29,41
pg 683 #13,19,27
Friday, May 13, 2011
hw #11-1 SING IT!! Factors Cancel, Terms Don't... Factors Cancel, Terms Don't!!
UNIT 11 is up and running on MathChamber... I'm sure you were suffering withdrawal symptoms!
We didn't discuss the concept of EXCLUDED VALUES in class today... you will need to understand it. Simply stated, now that we have algebraic fractions with variables in the ORIGINAL denominator, there are specific values of the variable that would cause the ORIGINAL denominator to equal ZERO... a mathematical "no-no" as you know-know (I just crack me up!).
So, a simple example would be (x-2)/(x-7)... This expression can be evaluated for all real numbers x, except x=7.
So when you simplify an expression like (x-2)(x-4)/(x-4), it simplifies to x-2 for all real numbers where x<>2
... when you simplify an expression like (x+2)/(x^2+5x+6), it simplifies to 1/(x+3) for all real numbers where x<>-2,-3, since the ORIGINAL expression in the denominator could be factored to (x+2)(x+3).
YOU can do this... Ca-peesh??
hw #11-1 pg 655 #1-7, 9-21 Odd, #29,33,42
HAVE FUN!!!
We didn't discuss the concept of EXCLUDED VALUES in class today... you will need to understand it. Simply stated, now that we have algebraic fractions with variables in the ORIGINAL denominator, there are specific values of the variable that would cause the ORIGINAL denominator to equal ZERO... a mathematical "no-no" as you know-know (I just crack me up!).
So, a simple example would be (x-2)/(x-7)... This expression can be evaluated for all real numbers x, except x=7.
So when you simplify an expression like (x-2)(x-4)/(x-4), it simplifies to x-2 for all real numbers where x<>2
... when you simplify an expression like (x+2)/(x^2+5x+6), it simplifies to 1/(x+3) for all real numbers where x<>-2,-3, since the ORIGINAL expression in the denominator could be factored to (x+2)(x+3).
YOU can do this... Ca-peesh??
hw #11-1 pg 655 #1-7, 9-21 Odd, #29,33,42
HAVE FUN!!!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
hw #10-4 If you can't SOLVE 'em, SQUARE 'em!!
QUIZ 10-1 thru 10-4 on Friday
pg 619 Mid-Chapter Quiz
pg 623 #7-23 Odd
pg 619 Mid-Chapter Quiz
pg 623 #7-23 Odd
Monday, May 9, 2011
hw #10-3 Radicals are RADICAL!!
Check out the Pearson and Khan Academy Videos on MathChamber
hw#10-3: Due Wed May 11
pg 610-11 #35, 39, 41, 47, 49, 55c
pg 616-17 #1-8, 11, 15, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31, 35, 47, 49
A forward thinking algebra student might be looking at the Mid-Chapter Quiz on pg 619
btw... You GOTSK a quiz on Friday on 10-1 thru 10-4 !!
hw#10-3: Due Wed May 11
pg 610-11 #35, 39, 41, 47, 49, 55c
pg 616-17 #1-8, 11, 15, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31, 35, 47, 49
A forward thinking algebra student might be looking at the Mid-Chapter Quiz on pg 619
btw... You GOTSK a quiz on Friday on 10-1 thru 10-4 !!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
hw #10-1 & 10-2 Pythagorus was a RADICAL!
CUMULATIVE REVIEW QUESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
MATHCHAMBER UNIT 10 IS UP & RUNNING AND READY & ABLE TO ASSIST YOUR LEARNING... WHY DON'T YOU PULL UP A CHAIR AND WATCH A FEW VIDEO TUTORS?!
hw #10-1
Read Section 10-1
(Calculator OK)
#6-7, 9,10, 21,29,37
hw #10-2
Read Section 10-2
#1-6, 11-27 Odd
Use the calculator sparingly!
ASK QUESTIONS! BE READY FOR MONDAY!!
MATHCHAMBER UNIT 10 IS UP & RUNNING AND READY & ABLE TO ASSIST YOUR LEARNING... WHY DON'T YOU PULL UP A CHAIR AND WATCH A FEW VIDEO TUTORS?!
hw #10-1
Read Section 10-1
(Calculator OK)
#6-7, 9,10, 21,29,37
hw #10-2
Read Section 10-2
#1-6, 11-27 Odd
Use the calculator sparingly!
ASK QUESTIONS! BE READY FOR MONDAY!!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Ask MORE ASK Questions here... AND Algebra Review Q's too!
I won't be around much tonight (Weds) so good luck tomorrow on Part I!!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
hw #9-7 Unit 9 Review
I have reviewed EACH AND EVERY question in the Unit Review (excluding 9-7 thru 9-8) and the Chapter Test (excluding #20-22). I feel every question is fair game for the test, including the word problems and vertical motion problems.
P.S. I'll be home late-ish on Thursday (more math debates), so you'll need to help each other with questions and answers... please do.
P.S. I'll be home late-ish on Thursday (more math debates), so you'll need to help each other with questions and answers... please do.
Monday, April 25, 2011
hw #9-6 The QUADRATIC FORMULA... The Better Way!!
UNIT TEST on Sections 9-1 thru 9-6 ONLY
ON FRIDAY!! YIPPEE!!
Better Way - by Ben Harper
hw #9-6
READ pg 567-571
Complete Problem Set 9A (see answers on MathChamber)
pg 571-573 #7,11,15
for #23-28, DO NOT SOLVE, just choose a method and supply your reasoning;
#41
A SMART STUDENT would begin to look at pages 590-91... the test (ON FRIDAY!!) will be on sections 9-1 thru 9-6 ONLY... we're done!!
Chapter Test on pg 593; OMIT/IGNORE questions #20-22
ON FRIDAY!! YIPPEE!!
Better Way - by Ben Harper
hw #9-6
READ pg 567-571
Complete Problem Set 9A (see answers on MathChamber)
pg 571-573 #7,11,15
for #23-28, DO NOT SOLVE, just choose a method and supply your reasoning;
#41
A SMART STUDENT would begin to look at pages 590-91... the test (ON FRIDAY!!) will be on sections 9-1 thru 9-6 ONLY... we're done!!
Chapter Test on pg 593; OMIT/IGNORE questions #20-22
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
hw #9-5 Completing the Square, Bunnies and Eggs
Ok, so we're just going to complete the square... no bunnies... no eggs.
Please confirm your answers using a graphing calculator (TI-84 or Graphit on the web).
The problems that have a 'b' coefficient that is odd (i.e. #22: p^2+5p-7=0) are a little tougher, but I expect you to PERSIST and find a solution (or ask me a question). The method is the same, you just have slightly more difficult numbers to work with... you have a calculator... stop whining!!
pg 564-66 #5-27 Odd, 33-39 Odd, 46,47
Please confirm your answers using a graphing calculator (TI-84 or Graphit on the web).
The problems that have a 'b' coefficient that is odd (i.e. #22: p^2+5p-7=0) are a little tougher, but I expect you to PERSIST and find a solution (or ask me a question). The method is the same, you just have slightly more difficult numbers to work with... you have a calculator... stop whining!!
pg 564-66 #5-27 Odd, 33-39 Odd, 46,47
Monday, April 18, 2011
hw #9-4 Kosher for Passover!
This homework assignment has been meticulously prepared under the strict supervision of the math god of planes, Schlomo.
A little known fact in mathematical history is that in the early 17th century, Schlomo (then just an MGIT - math god in training), had a surplus of matzo which he distributed to European philosophers for sustenance. One of those philosophers was Rene Descartes, who later became the father of the cartesian coordinate system, aka the coordinate plane. Coincidence? I don't think so!
So, as you munch on matzo this Passover, think about slopes, parabolas, intersections of systems and all things algebraic... Guten Pesach!!
pg 557-58 #5-7, 9-33 mult of 3
pg 560 1-infinity (at least #3,8,15,21,26-30)
Pretend you are having a quiz on Weds.... you're not... do as much as you can... please ask questions where you don't understand!
A little known fact in mathematical history is that in the early 17th century, Schlomo (then just an MGIT - math god in training), had a surplus of matzo which he distributed to European philosophers for sustenance. One of those philosophers was Rene Descartes, who later became the father of the cartesian coordinate system, aka the coordinate plane. Coincidence? I don't think so!
So, as you munch on matzo this Passover, think about slopes, parabolas, intersections of systems and all things algebraic... Guten Pesach!!
pg 557-58 #5-7, 9-33 mult of 3
pg 560 1-infinity (at least #3,8,15,21,26-30)
Pretend you are having a quiz on Weds.... you're not... do as much as you can... please ask questions where you don't understand!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
hw #9-3 What goes up...
... must do homework!!
hw #9-3
pg 538-539 #26,27,40
pg 545 #26,34
pg 551 #9-33 Odd
I'm expecting questions on the blog... from EVERYONE!!
hw #9-3
pg 538-539 #26,27,40
pg 545 #26,34
pg 551 #9-33 Odd
I'm expecting questions on the blog... from EVERYONE!!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
hw #9-1 Quadratic Functions, Parabolas, Symmetry, and FUN FUN FUN!
TO ALL LOVERS OF ALGEBRA (yes, that's you guys!)
I cannot over-emphasize the importance of ALL of the homework problems I assign in this unit. If you are having difficulty, please ask a question on the blog... DO NOT WAIT FOR CLASS TO ASK QUESTIONS!!!!
YIPPEE!! Unit 9 is up and running on MathChamber for your viewing pleasure.
Please take advantage of the VIDEO TUTORS in this unit
You can use a graphing calculator to support your work
You should be able to answer many of these questions without generating a specific graph...
... for example #34-39 & #44-47 should be "at-a-glance" answers
BOTH ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON THURSDAY!!!!
hw #9-1
pg 538-540,#5-10,15-20, 34-39,41-47,52-57
hw #9-2
pg 544-546 #11,15,16-19,36-40,46-47
I cannot over-emphasize the importance of ALL of the homework problems I assign in this unit. If you are having difficulty, please ask a question on the blog... DO NOT WAIT FOR CLASS TO ASK QUESTIONS!!!!
YIPPEE!! Unit 9 is up and running on MathChamber for your viewing pleasure.
Please take advantage of the VIDEO TUTORS in this unit
You can use a graphing calculator to support your work
You should be able to answer many of these questions without generating a specific graph...
... for example #34-39 & #44-47 should be "at-a-glance" answers
BOTH ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON THURSDAY!!!!
hw #9-1
pg 538-540,#5-10,15-20, 34-39,41-47,52-57
hw #9-2
pg 544-546 #11,15,16-19,36-40,46-47
Friday, April 1, 2011
hw Spring Break Cumulative Reviews
The Cumulative Review assignments are as follows:
Chapter 8 Cumulative Review
Chapter 5 Cumulative Review
Chapter 3 Cumulative Review
While these are optional assignments, they are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as we begin to prepare for the Algebra End of Course (EOC) Exam. Cramming in May will not be fun... do some problems, ask some questions on the blog, and we can all be study-buddies.
Absolute value equations, solving and graphing inequalities, direct variation, slope-intercept and standard form... AHHH, such fond memories...it seems like just yesterday we were solving 3x + 7 = 25!!
FAR TOO MANY OF US (I think 10 out of 13!!) missed distributing the negative on problem #2 on the Unit 8 Test. Wazzup wid dat gang?? That was a "gimme"... we simply cannot make THAT mistake again!
I'll be checking in over the vacation if you have questions.
For those at B- or below... Unhappy with your 3mp grade??.. you need to:
1) do Test Corrections
2) contact me at bruce.chamberlain@msdk12.net and make arrangements for re-tests the week of April 11th
Chapter 8 Cumulative Review
Chapter 5 Cumulative Review
Chapter 3 Cumulative Review
While these are optional assignments, they are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as we begin to prepare for the Algebra End of Course (EOC) Exam. Cramming in May will not be fun... do some problems, ask some questions on the blog, and we can all be study-buddies.
Absolute value equations, solving and graphing inequalities, direct variation, slope-intercept and standard form... AHHH, such fond memories...it seems like just yesterday we were solving 3x + 7 = 25!!
FAR TOO MANY OF US (I think 10 out of 13!!) missed distributing the negative on problem #2 on the Unit 8 Test. Wazzup wid dat gang?? That was a "gimme"... we simply cannot make THAT mistake again!
I'll be checking in over the vacation if you have questions.
For those at B- or below... Unhappy with your 3mp grade??.. you need to:
1) do Test Corrections
2) contact me at bruce.chamberlain@msdk12.net and make arrangements for re-tests the week of April 11th
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
hw #8-6 Springtime, Love, & Polynomial Unit Tests...
... PERFECT TOGETHER!!
ANSWER KEY FOR PS 8B (Ignore the fact that it's titled "PS 10C"... that's an "old" number)
Chapter 8 Review & Chapter Test
#1 - Infinity
excluding section 8-8 Factoring by Grouping (which is really not too much different than the beautiful symmetry and proportion inherent in the Area Model).
ANSWER KEY FOR PS 8B (Ignore the fact that it's titled "PS 10C"... that's an "old" number)
Chapter 8 Review & Chapter Test
#1 - Infinity
excluding section 8-8 Factoring by Grouping (which is really not too much different than the beautiful symmetry and proportion inherent in the Area Model).
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