Week of April 16

Homework for Monday Read section 1 of Chapter 12 page 636.  Do problems 1-21

Homework for Tuesday Read section 3 page 652.  Do problems 1-33 odd

Homework for Wednesday.  Handout (Review factoring polynomials)

Homework for Thursday Read section 4 page 657.  Do problems 1-34 even.

Homework for Friday.  Handout.

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Week of March 26, 2012

We are winding down this unit on Radicals.  In an effort to prepare the Freshman for their next year, I am really focusing them on “learning to learn”.  Through the remainder of this school year, we will be challenging the students to take improved notes in class and to utilize their books to navigate throught the homework.  Additionally, homework needs to be completed 3 out of 4 nights per week.  If a student has 2 missing homework assignments ( which is a 50% grade for the week), and fails to make them up by Friday, they may be assigned a Friday school.  Time is allowed in class to either begin and/or usually complete their homework.  Additionally, I am available each morning for free tutoring.

Homework this week:

Monday:  page 603 28-46

Tuesday:  page 610 1-14

Wednesday:  page 610 15-28

Thursday:  page 616 10-31 even

Friday:  No homework

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Week of February 27, 2012

We are wrapping up the 3rd 9 weeks at Harrison County High School.  Many students are missing tests and/or quizzes.  These students may make up these assessments, but they need to schedule time before or after class, or during club day.  We really can not afford to take class time for making up a day they have already missed.  I will be entering “0″ for any outstanding assessment grade this week until they retake the assessment.  Obviously, there is no penalty for delay on an assignment.

Homework:

Monday pg 483 21-29 solve vs. factor

Tuesday Handout

Wednesday pg  483 43-54 solve vs. factor

Thursday pg. 487 1-12 solve vs. factor

Friday  pg. pg 493 10-35 odd solve vs. factor

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Week of February 13, 2012

We are moving right through this school year.  Several students who are struggling have gone home with a letter.  Ask your student if they received a letter from me and then please make an appointment to meet with me.

Monday  Read pages 496-498  Homework page 499 1-25 Even

Tuesday Re-read Chapter and do problems on page 504 problems 53-64

Wednesday Re-read Chapter and do problems on page 505 problems 65-76/Use Study Guide if you can pick one up at the school.

Thursday Re-read Chapter and do problems on page 505 problems 77-92 odd.  STUDY for the unit test.

Friday Unit test

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Week of February 6, 2012

Homework Monday–Hand out

Homework Tuesday–none Discovery Test

Homework Wednesday Read page 462-463  Homework 1-16 odd

Homework Thursday Read pages 490-493 Homework 1-36 even

Homework Friday Read pages 486-487 Homework 1-17 Multiples of 3

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Week of January 22, 2012

This week we are studying Chapter 9.
We are also conducting out Discovery test. This is the second Discovery test to verify progress in Algebraic concepts.

Monday Read chapter 9 unit 1 Hwk. pg 459 1-38 multiples of 3

Tuesday Read unit 2 hwk page 463 1-32 multiples of 3

Wednesday read unit 3 homework page 469 1-38 multiples of 3

Thurday read unit 4 Homework page 477 1-40 mulitples of 4

Friday read unit 5 homework page 483 1-20 multiples of 5

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Algebra 1 concerns

Unfortunately, some students had below a 55% for the first half of the school year. I have let the students know, that with such a grade, it will be extremely difficult to pass for the year. In other words, they will fail Algebra 1 and have to retake the course in the 2012/2013 academic year. I went on to let the students know that if they fail the first test of the second semester, it would be almost impossible to pass Algebra 1. Some students are in serious academic situation in Alg. 1. I am available for tutoring in the mornings and usually in the afternoon. All by appointment. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Letters will be going home shortly if your child is at risk to fail. You can always keep track of their progress on Infinite Campus.

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Week of January 17

This week we will be in Chapter 8. Tuesday we had a test.

Wednesday Homework page 397 1-32 multiples of 4.

Thursday Homework: page 407 7-21 all

Friday Homework: page 413 1-22 even

We will have make up tests when you get back.

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Week of January 9, 2012

Our first week is over for the second half of the school year.  Several students have been assigned Friday school because they did not complete/attempt their homework.  (If a student misses 3 homework assignment in one week, they will be assigned Friday school)  All homework can be turned in late and they will receive full credit.  Once the test on that material is taken, the homework can no longer be turned in.

We have a unit test this Friday.  It will be over linear inequalities and absolute values.

Monday In class review of linear inequalities and systems.  Homework, page 390; 1-8 and 22-25.

Tuesday Read 325-327, due all examples.  Homework, page 327-328  1-36 multiples of 3

Wednesday Review in class  Homework, study guide

Thursday Review in class  Homework, study guide

Friday Test  Homework, complete handout

Have a good week and lets do well on the test!!

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Week of January 2, 2012

Fresh start.  This week and next week we will be learning about Linear Inequalities.

They start on page 370 in the text book and continue until page 383.  We will also be reviewing absolute values and graphing.

Monday Read pages 370-372.  Do check understanding all 6 problems and all 3 examples.  Homework is 1-22 even on page 373.  (if you are struggling go back to linear equalities and review)

Tuesday Review hwk and work in class.  Homework  is on page 373-374 23-41 mult. of 3

Wednesday Review hwk and work in class.  Read pages 377-380.  Do check understanding and all examples.  Homework is on page 380-381 1-15 even.

Thursday Review hwk and work in class.  Homework  is on page 381-382 16-41 mult. of 3

Friday Review hwk and work in class.  Homework  is on page 383-384 41-52 mult. of 3

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