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!!