Monday 12/16

Well, here we are. Finals week. The last chance to impact your grade (hopefully in a good way!) before we break for three weeks and start anew next semester.

We spent our class period today answering any last-minute questions you had and wrapping up our First Semester Final Review

Homework #69: Finish the First Semester Final Review worksheet
Solutions: First Semester Final Review answer key

Friday 12/13

We completed our review for our first semester Final Exam today by revisiting the Common Assessment #5 Preview.

Homework #68: Finish the CA #5 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: CA #5 Final Exam Review answer key

I also passed out our First Semester Final Review today, to give you a chance to get a head start over the weekend. We'll use Monday to answer any questions you have about it, and allow you to finish it up in class. It will be due the day you take your Final Exam. It is a comprehensive review of every standard we've learned (and mastered) this year, and looks very similar to your Final Exam.
If you get stuck, The Community is here to help and the honors classes have been putting together solution videos for you, which can be found at the following links:

Problem 1	Problem 11	Problem 21	Problem 31	Problem 41
Problem 2	Problem 12	Problem 22	Problem 32	Problem 42
Problem 3	Problem 13	Problem 23	Problem 33	Problem 43
Problem 4	Problem 14	Problem 24	Problem 34	Problem 44
Problem 5	Problem 15	Problem 25	Problem 35	Problem 45
Problem 6	Problem 16	Problem 26	Problem 36	Problem 46
Problem 7	Problem 17	Problem 27	Problem 37	Problem 47
Problem 8	Problem 18	Problem 28	Problem 38	Problem 48
Problem 9	Problem 19	Problem 29	Problem 39	Problem 49
Problem 10	Problem 20	Problem 30	Problem 40	Problem 50

Thurs. 12/12

Today we continued our preparations for the Final Exam by revisiting the Common Assessment #4 Preview.

There are only a few days left to get ready! Make sure you're doing everything possible to earn the grade you want.

Homework #67: CA #4 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: CA #4 Final Exam Review answer key

Wednesday 12/11

Our review for the Final Exam rolled on today with a revisiting of the Common Assessment #3 Preview. This brings our comprehensive review up through week 10 of this semester.

Homework #66: CA #3 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: CA #3 Final Exam Review answer key

Tuesday 12/10

Today we continued our Final Exam prep by revisiting the Common Assessment #2 Preview. This covers all the knowledge acquired during weeks four through seven of this semester.

Homework #65: Finish the CA #2 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: CA #2 Final Exam Review answer key

Monday 12/9

We began our massive review for the Final Exam today by revisiting the Common Assessment #1 Preview. We're all going to do really well on the Final Exam!

Homework : Finish the CA #1 Final Exam Review worksheet
Solutions: Side 1 | Side 2

Here's a copy of the Final Exam schedule, for those that want to plan ahead.

Thurs. 12/5

We finished reviewing for Common Assessment #5 today, which we'll be taking tomorrow. You worked through a multiple choice Preview sheet that looks very similar to the actual test. Students who are able to master this Preview will do very well on tomorrow's assessment.

Homework : Finish the Common Assessment #5 MC Preview worksheet
Solutions: Common Assessment #5 MC Preview answer key

You can watch videos of Mr. Martinez work though the Preview worksheet in Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. This may help since I was still out on jury duty!

wed 12/4

Today we got ready for Common Assessment #5, which will be on Friday!

You received a practice common assessment today that looks very similar to the actual test.

Study hard! We want everyone to get 100%!!

Homework : Finish the Common Assessment #5 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Common Assessment #5 Preview answer key

Tues 12/3

We learned how to complete work together problems today using Notes #39. This was a hard lesson, and may require some extra work on your own to become comfortable with the concepts and proficient with all the problems.

I'd recommend spending some extra time with the notes tonight, especially the examples we didn't get to in class today. Purple Math, About.com, and Dr. Math are all great resources as well. Good luck and work hard!

Homework #61: Working Together Problems worksheet
Solutions: Working Together Problems key

Monday 12/2

Today we learned how to add and subtract rational expressions with unlike denominators with Notes #22.

The key thing to remember is that you must first find a common denominator. Factoring the denominators helps you find the LCD, which will save you time! After that, just follow the same process as we learned before the Thanksgiving break.

Homework #54: TB pg 547 (#17-39 odd, #50)
Be sure to check your answers in the back of the book when finished!

Thursday 11/21

We spent much of today's rainy day reviewing and practicing for tomorrow's test.

Homework #59: Finish the Test 15 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview sheet solutions

Week 15
Warm-Ups
Notes #19 Notes #20
Notes #21
Assignment #50 (Red Book pg 253)
Assignment #51 (TB pg 537)
Assignment #52 (TB pgs 586 & 547

Wednesday 11/20

Today you continued multiplying and dividing with rational expressions.  You then started adding and subtracting rational expressions with common denominators. You can find Notes #21 here.

Homework #52: TB (pg. 586 #1-17 odd)
                                  (pg. 547 #1-11 odd)

Be sure to check you answers in the back of the book when you are finished!!!

Monday 11/18

Today we started multiplying rational expressions.  To do that, we factor everything and then cancel common factors from the numerator and denominator.

Notes #19

Homework #50: Red book  35 - 43 odd, 45-55 odd

Tuesday 11/19

Today we learned how to divide with rational expressions in Notes #20.  To divide by a fraction we listen to the dyslexic colonel who would say, KCF. Keep the first fraction the same, Change the division to multiplication, and Flip the second rational number (reciprocal).  We then carry the problem out as a multiplication problem.

Homework #51: TB (pg. 537 #7-33 odd)

Be sure to check your answers when you are done!!!

Thursday 11/14

Today, we spent the majority of class reviewing and practicing for tomorrow's test. Remember, tonight's Preview assignment looks exactly like tomorrow's test. Study hard!

Homework #49: Finish the Test 14 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview sheet solutions

If you're stuck on any of the homework or need help studying, you could always ask The Community.

You'll be able to use the following assignments for tomorrow's notes and homework quiz; please make sure to have them with you and fully ready to go:

Week 14 

Warm-Ups
Notes #17
Notes #18
Assignment #47 (Rational Expressions 1)
Assignment #48 (Rational Expressions 2)

Wednesday 11/13

Today we continued to practice simplifying rational Expressions

Homework : Rational Expressions 2 worksheet
Solutions: Rational Expressions 2 answer key

Tuesday 11/12

Welcome to the wonderful world of rational expressions! We used Notes #18 today to learn what rationals expressions are and how to simplify them.

Remember that the goal is to factor each polynomial, but that we use different techniques depending on whether or not it's a monomial, binomial, or trinomial. A solid understanding all of these vocabulary terms is essential to navigating this topic successfully!

Homework : Finish the Rational Expressions 1 worksheet
Solutions: Rational Expressions 1 answer key

Thursday 10/7

We continued studying for Common Assessment #4 today, which we'll be taking tomorrow.

Work hard and study tonight in order to arrive prepared tomorrow. We want everyone to be proficient! 

Homework #46: Finish the Common Assessment #4 MC Preview worksheet 
Solutions: Common Assessment #4 MC Preview answer key

Wednesday 10/6

Today we got ready for Common Assessment #4, which will be on Friday!

You received a practice common assessment today that looks very similar to the actual test.

Study hard! We want everyone to be proficient!!

Homework: Common Assessment 4 preview
                   Solutions

Tuesday 10/5

Today we learned how  to solve projectile word problems with quadratic equations. These problems are the last of the material we will cover before common assessment #4.  Together, we worked out every fourth problem on Notes #32.

Homework #44: Projectile problems Worksheet
                          Solutions 

Monday 11/4

Today we learned to simplify radical expressions and use the discriminant.

Notes

HW. TB pg. 472 5-21 odd pg. 489 1-15 odd

Thurs 10/31

We have a test tomorrow!

Homework#42: Preview Test 12
Solutions

Wednesday 10/30

Today we rolled up our sleeves and dove headfirst into the quadratic formula with Notes #15. This is now the fourth different technique we've learned to solve quadratic equations, and you need to be able to handle all four proficiently.

We'll also be having a "surprise" quiz tomorrow with exactly one question. Please make sure to memorize the quadratic formula tonight so you'll be able to get the one question on tomorrow's quiz correct.
Homework #41: Using the Quadratic Formula worksheet
Solutions: Using the Quadratic Formula answer key

Tuesday 10/29

We continued with solving equations by completing the square.This is the third different method we've learned to solve quadratic equations (anything that could be written as
ax² + bx + c = 0). You need to be able to handle all three methods proficiently.

Homework : Completing the Square worksheet
Solutions: Completing the Square answer key

Monday 10/28

Today we learned how to solve quadratics by completing the square.  The goal is to isolate a perfect square binomial and then square root both sides.  You can see Notes #14 here. (technical difficulties, both the notes and assignment numbers are wrong in the link, sorry)

HW: Assignment #39
        P. 460 #1-15odd, 19-29 odd, 42
Be sure to check your answers in the back of the book!!!

Answer to number 42
a. 6x^2 + 28x
b. 6x^2 + 28x = 384
c. 13in by 6in by 6in

Thursday 10/24

Today we worked on the Test 11 Preview worksheet in class. Tomorrow's test will cover everything we've learned in class this week.  Be sure to study to arrive fully prepared!

Homework #38: Finish the Test 11 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview sheet solutions

If you're stuck on any of the homework or need help studying, you could always ask The Community.

Wednesday 10/23

Today we reviewed some factoring concepts so we can start solving quadratics better.

Homework: Factoring review
                    Solutions

Tuesday 10/22

Today we started solving quadratic equations.

Notes #13

HW#36
pg. 442 22-33 all
pg. 447 11-17odd
pg. 454 1-31 odd

Monday 10/21

Today we began to review factoring in order to solve quadratic equations. We briefly spoke about the zero product property and will revisit it tomorrow.

Homework: Factoring Worksheet
                          Solutions

Tuesday 10/15

Today we continued to look at mod math to get us ready to work on our project which we will start tomorrow.

Solve the following equations mod 26
1x = 1
3x = 1
5x = 1
7x = 1
9x = 1
11x = 1
15x = 1
17x = 1
19x = 1
21x = 1
23x = 1
25x = 1

I gave you a hint and some solutions. The solutions are {1,3,5,7,9,11,15,17,19,21,23,25} but not in that order. We discovered in class that 21*5 = 1 mod 26 and 5*21 = 1 mod 26

Monday 10/14

Today we started talking about a cryptography project that we will work on this week. We started by learning about modular arithmetic. you have no homework tonight except to look and make sure you feel okay about the idea behind modular arithmetic.

Project

Thursday 10/10

Today we completed another common Assessment review. It was all multiple choice so we could get ready for the Common Assessment.

Homework: CA3 Mulitple Choice
                  Solutions 

Wednesday 10/9

Today we started reviewing for the common assessment

Homework: Common Assesment 3 Preview

Solutions: Front, Back

Tuesday 10/8

Today we reviewed several of the types of word problems that will be on your common assessment on Friday.

Homework #30: Word Problems Worksheet
                     Solutions

Monday 10/7

Today we corrected our tests from last Friday in class. We then spent some time in groups creating word problems that could be solved by writing a single variable equation.  Groups submitted their questions for review by me! Saw some good ones!!

Wednesday 10/3

Sorry about the delay in this post, but having Tech issues about posting the preview quiz but it appeared that most were up to speed on the preview questions.  Question #13  appeared to cause concerns toconvert from Celsius to Farenheit, use this equation:

F = (C x 9/5) + 32 ...or... F = (C x 1.8) + 32

Review your notes and also be prepared to solve inequalities!

Wednesday 10/2

Today we learned how to solve inequalities. To solve an inequality, you treat that inequality symbol as if it was an equal sign and solve that "equation".  Be sure to flip the inequality symbol anytime you multiply or divide by a negative.

For example:  -2x + 4 < 12
                     -2x + 4 = 12
                            -4    -4
                           -2x = 8
                            -2    -2
                             x > -4
Notes #12

HW#30: P. 146 #13-35, 51-65 odd

Be sure to check your answers in the back of the book!!!

Tuesday 10/1

Today we continued solving equations.  Remember to follow all four steps:

1. Distribute
2. Move all variables to one side and combine.
3. Move all constants to the other side and combine.
4. Solve for the variable (by dividing).

We also looked at solving equations that end in an identity ( 0 = 0, has infinite solutions) and equations that have no solution (0 = any constant other than 0).

Notes #11

Assignment #27
Green Book: P. 86 #1-15, 19-35, 46, 47

Monday 9/31

Today in class we used notes #10 to learn how to solve multi-step equations. If you haven't done so already, please memorize these four steps, as you'll need to use them frequently and reliably:

1. Distribute
2. Move all variables to one side and combine
3. Move all constants to the other side and combine
4. Solve for the variable

Homework #28: TB pg 72 (#1-15, #29-33, 47-53 odd, 65, 67) & pg 79 (#1-17 odd, 67, 69)
Please check your answers in the back of the book when finished

Here's a great website for those looking for some additional practice problems to gain complete proficiency.

Wednesday 9/25

We spent today previewing for Common Assessment #2, which we'll be taking tomorrow.

Please be sure to spend sufficient time tonight studying and practicing. You have a host of different documents, assignments, notes, preview worksheets, and study guides to help you get prepared.

Homework #27: Finish the Common Assessment #2 Multiple Choice Preview sheet 
Solutions: CA #2 MC Preview key 

Tues being out you were given and worked on the Common Assessment #2 Preview worksheet
Answer Key 

Monday 9/23

Monday 9/23

Today we graded and worked out a few of the answers from the test we took last Friday (9/20).  We then worked on a puzzle in class that required us to review and practice factoring out gcfs, factoring trinomials of the form x^2 + bx + c, and factoring trinomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c.

We do not have homework this evening.

Our second common assessment is this Thursday 9/26.  The rest of the week will be dedicated to reviewing for the assessment.  Our goal is to have every member of the class score 100% on the test!

blue solutions

yellow solution

Thursday 9/19

Thursday 9/19

Today we got our 20 question preview test preview of tomorrow's assessment. Remember to check all your answers and be comfortable with al the material, the 10 questions on the test are pulled from this bank.

Homework: Preview test 6

Solutions

As a side Mr. Martinez team the Chicago Bears play the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, if we can wear black and gold  Friday to razz him that would be great!!! GO STEELERS!!!!!

Wednesday 9/18

Today in class we continued to learn how to factor.  While we did not take notes, we worked on assignment

 #21 Factoring Worksheet 

Answer Key

Tuesday 9/17

Today we review all the concepts of factoring trinomials that we have learned so far.  Worksheet was assigned.  Remember there will be some trinomials that can not be factored completely!

Factorzilla

Factorzilla key

Monday 9/16

Monday 9/16

Today we learned how to factor trinomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c using the "magic x on steroids."

Notes #9

HW #20: P. 401 #1-27, 33-41 odd, 45

Thursday 9/12

Thursday 9/12

Today we began reviewing for tomorrow's Test #5. Remember, all 10 questions on tomorrow's test come from the bank of 20 questions on the preview we worked on today.  Be sure to study!!!


Assignment #19: Test #5 Preview
                          Solutions

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Wednesday 9/11

Today we worked in teams to factor problems in a relay race.  The problems came from assignment #18 Factoring Worksheet.

Here are the solutions to the ones we did not complete in class. I apologize for the poor key in advance.  I also apologize for not having a picture here. The first person to email me a picture relevant to what we did today will receive extra credit.

Tuesday 9/10

Today we learned about a portion of the power that the magic x possesses.  We used it to factor trinomials of the form x^2 + bx + c. Remember, "b" basement, "c" ceiling.

Notes #8 and some hw problems worked out

HW #17: P. 397 #1-53, 57-61 odd

Be sure to check your answers in the back of the book!!!!

Monday Sept. 9

Today we began factoring by looking at how to factor a GCF out of a polynomial.

Notes #7

Homework: #15 Magic X,  Solutions (the answer key is labeled incorrectly but has the right answers)
                  #16 pg. 377 13-23 odd, 35-39 odd

Thursday 9/5

Today we began studying for the test tomorrow.  Remember that the 10 problems that will be on the test tomorrow come directly from the 15 problems on the preview sheet given today, just with different numbers. Be sure to check your answers and study!!!

Preview test 4

Solutions

Wednesday 9/4

Backyard project cont. At this point you should be over half way through your calculations. We will have some time tomorrow and Thursday to work on them and the remainder will be homework.  The documents are due on Friday.

We looked at special cases of squaring binomials.

Notes

Back yard Project # 1

Today we started the renovation project

You can work on this for homework but you do not have to! You will have time to finish in class!

We will discuss drawings and review solutions in class on Wed.  Be creative in your drawings in your  new backyards!!

CA Preview Test

Today we took a preview test for Fridays common assessment test.

CommonAssessment1PreviewVideo.

Side 2 key

Notes # 5

Today we continued with the distributive property. We started multiplying polynomials by polynomials instead of just monomials by polynomials like yesterday.


Notes


Homework #10: P. 383 #1-37 odd   , 43, 53 , 55

Notes 5 add/Sub Polynomials

Today we will continue to review notes from Monday on Adding and Subtracting Polynomials and using the Pyramid
Notes #5

#8Pyramid

Solution

Notes #4 Combine like terms

Today we combine like terms and learned how to use pyramid math  to combine like terms.

Notes #4 

Pyramid

Solutions

Preview test2

Today we took a preview test similar to preview test that you will take on Fri.

Preview Test
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7c72fg204glpusv/Algebra%20I%20Honors%20Preview%20Test%202.doc

Solutions
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8f4ono53ptyqiog/Algebra%20I%20Honors%20Review%20Test%202Key.ppt

Continue exponents

Today we reviewed Exponents

https://www.dropbox.com/s/77l8xfc5g1bf4mg/MartinezHReview3.ppt

Home work

P. 361 #11-21 odd

P. 362 #43-53 odd

P. 363 #75-79odd and 95-105 odd

P. 364 #1 - 21 odd , 30, 33 - 39 odd

Notes 3 Tues. 8/20

Notes Tues 8/20
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ezx82hwt0iymosl/MartinezHNotes3.ppt