Welcome to December and an important stretch for our math classes. Regents Review classes will be starting soon for the January Regents exams. Generally this is for students who are re-taking an exam in an effort to achieve a higher score.
Alg2/Trig: Imaginary and Complex Numbers Packet. What are 4 ways to solve a quadratic equation?
Algebra B: We have finished SOE and are now moving on to Polynomials.
Math Analysis: The Quadratic Formula, do you know the silly song? Annoy your friends by singing it a lot.
Problem Solving Math: Trigonometry, yes it does have real world uses just ask Google.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
November 19th 2009
Welcome to Marking Period #2
Many of you started the year off on the right foot and I hope that this continues through the rest of the school year. A few of you will need to make some adjustments to your academic routine in order to achieve your goals.
Alg2/Trig: Graphing Calculator usage is critically important, Make sure you are learning these techniques and know when and how to apply them.
Algebra B: 3 ways to solve a SOE can you explain them in your own words
Many of you started the year off on the right foot and I hope that this continues through the rest of the school year. A few of you will need to make some adjustments to your academic routine in order to achieve your goals.
Alg2/Trig: Graphing Calculator usage is critically important, Make sure you are learning these techniques and know when and how to apply them.
Algebra B: 3 ways to solve a SOE can you explain them in your own words
Sunday, November 1, 2009
November 1, 2009
Thank you for your patience while I have been out. I expect to return this Tuesday.
For Monday:
Alg2/Trig: Please bring your textbooks to class on Monday and complete the review assignment for chapter 2
Algebra B: More Systems of Equations by graphing, Remember we can't forget about slopes and line equations. Complete the worksheet that is provided.
PSM: Worksheet
Math analysis: Work in packet for chapter 3 books are 0n the cart at the front.
For Monday:
Alg2/Trig: Please bring your textbooks to class on Monday and complete the review assignment for chapter 2
Algebra B: More Systems of Equations by graphing, Remember we can't forget about slopes and line equations. Complete the worksheet that is provided.
PSM: Worksheet
Math analysis: Work in packet for chapter 3 books are 0n the cart at the front.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
October 27th 2009
Alg2/Trig: Don't get hung up on Piecewise defined functions and Greatest Integer Functions. For right now be you need to be able to identify them and know what they look like. Think big picture, can you differentiate between different families of functions (ie, linear, quadratic, absolute value, etc.)? There are many resources available to help solidify your understanding of these more abstract topics check out the following links.
http://www.unitedti.org/lofiversion/index.php/t7447.html
http://mathbits.com/MathBits/TISection/Algebra2/absolutevalue.htm
http://mathforum.org/workshops/sum98/participants/glazer/phone/phone.html
http://faculty.kutztown.edu/schaeffe/Tutorials/Piecewise_Functions/piecewise.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwffMEr8i8
http://frank.mtsu.edu/~ebouldin/piece.html
Many of the topics we discuss are just a Google search away. Using technology can be a great way to gain different perspectives or learn about the applications of many of these topics. The internet is also a great way to stay connected to the class if you are out sick.
http://www.unitedti.org/lofiversion/index.php/t7447.html
http://mathbits.com/MathBits/TISection/Algebra2/absolutevalue.htm
http://mathforum.org/workshops/sum98/participants/glazer/phone/phone.html
http://faculty.kutztown.edu/schaeffe/Tutorials/Piecewise_Functions/piecewise.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwffMEr8i8
http://frank.mtsu.edu/~ebouldin/piece.html
Many of the topics we discuss are just a Google search away. Using technology can be a great way to gain different perspectives or learn about the applications of many of these topics. The internet is also a great way to stay connected to the class if you are out sick.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
October 21st, 2009
Wash your Hands!
Wash your Hands!
Wash your Hands!
Check out Flu.gov at http://www.flu.gov/
for the facts.
Algebra B: Is your binder in good shape?
Alg2/Trig: Can you conduct a statistical analysis on your calculator?
PSM: What local financial institution offers the best rate on a savings account?
Math Analysis: Explain the difference between The laws of Detachment and Syllogism?
Wash your Hands!
Wash your Hands!
Check out Flu.gov at http://www.flu.gov/
for the facts.
Algebra B: Is your binder in good shape?
Alg2/Trig: Can you conduct a statistical analysis on your calculator?
PSM: What local financial institution offers the best rate on a savings account?
Math Analysis: Explain the difference between The laws of Detachment and Syllogism?
Thursday, October 15, 2009
October 15th, 2009
OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT
5:30pm till 7PM
Look forward to seeing everyone tonight at open house. Don't let the snow and cold stop you from meeting all of your children's teachers.
Algebra B: Don't forget about those test corrections
Alg2/Trig: 2 HW's both every other odd
PSM: Quiz Friday
Math Analysis: Classwork p 87 36-55
5:30pm till 7PM
Look forward to seeing everyone tonight at open house. Don't let the snow and cold stop you from meeting all of your children's teachers.
Algebra B: Don't forget about those test corrections
Alg2/Trig: 2 HW's both every other odd
PSM: Quiz Friday
Math Analysis: Classwork p 87 36-55
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
October 14th, 2009
In class this week...
Algebra B: TEST CORRECTIONS, all of us need to complete the test corrections. Results need to improve for everyone. The test corrections are your opportunity to make up for poor performance on the Linear Equations test.
PSM: Continued economic terms, quiz soon.
Math Analysis: Logic
Alg2/Trig: Continue with Unit 2 Relations and Functions. HW daily.
Algebra B: TEST CORRECTIONS, all of us need to complete the test corrections. Results need to improve for everyone. The test corrections are your opportunity to make up for poor performance on the Linear Equations test.
PSM: Continued economic terms, quiz soon.
Math Analysis: Logic
Alg2/Trig: Continue with Unit 2 Relations and Functions. HW daily.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
October 7th 2009
The first 5 weeks are almost done....let's ask ourselves some questions.
How did it go for you?
What could you have done differently in math class?
What could I do differently to help you be more successful?
What is our common goal this year?
Are we doing all we can do to reach that goal?
Keep up the good work and enjoy the beautiful autumnal surroundings.
How did it go for you?
What could you have done differently in math class?
What could I do differently to help you be more successful?
What is our common goal this year?
Are we doing all we can do to reach that goal?
Keep up the good work and enjoy the beautiful autumnal surroundings.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
September 30th 2009
Last day of September, Wow that went fast, let's stay focused and keep up the good work.
Algebra B: Tell someone you know about the difference between parallel and perpendicular lines
Alg2/Trig: Why do absolute value equations sometimes have two solutions?
Math Analysis: Are you ready to start Unit 2?
Algebra B: Tell someone you know about the difference between parallel and perpendicular lines
Alg2/Trig: Why do absolute value equations sometimes have two solutions?
Math Analysis: Are you ready to start Unit 2?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
September 23 2009
Homecoming is this weekend.
Get out and enjoy the weekend.
Algebra B: Slope Slope Slope...can you explain the concept of slope to someone?
Math Analysis: Refreshing our geometry concepts
Alg2/Trig: Unit 0 almost done, now the real fun begins
PSM: Calculators are a great tool
Get out and enjoy the weekend.
Algebra B: Slope Slope Slope...can you explain the concept of slope to someone?
Math Analysis: Refreshing our geometry concepts
Alg2/Trig: Unit 0 almost done, now the real fun begins
PSM: Calculators are a great tool
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
September 16th 2009
At this point I hope all of my students have been able to track down a 3 ring binder to keep track of their class materials and that they have their syllabus signed. We are starting the year off with some review material and all of my classes have been moving along quite nicely. I would just like to say thanks to all the parents and students for starting another year off on the right foot.
Class Happening:
Alg2/Trig-HW will occur most nights
Algebra B- Review of the idea of Slope, ask your student what it means to them.
PSM- Review Packet
Math Analysis- Vocab development
Class Happening:
Alg2/Trig-HW will occur most nights
Algebra B- Review of the idea of Slope, ask your student what it means to them.
PSM- Review Packet
Math Analysis- Vocab development
Thursday, September 10, 2009
September 10th 2009
Reminders: All Classes
Syllabus signatures
3-ring binders
Online version of textbooks available soon
Stay tuned...
Syllabus signatures
3-ring binders
Online version of textbooks available soon
Stay tuned...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
September 09, 2009
All classes
Please review syllabus and obtain parent signature
Pre-Tests will begin on Thursday
Please review syllabus and obtain parent signature
Pre-Tests will begin on Thursday
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Welcome Back September 8 2009
Welcome Back to School
2009-2010 School Year
Alg2/Trig
Math Analysis
Algebra B
Problem Solving Math
Please check out the links on my blog that may help you with your math class.
2009-2010 School Year
Alg2/Trig
Math Analysis
Algebra B
Problem Solving Math
Please check out the links on my blog that may help you with your math class.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
June 11th 2009
Review class for tonight is cancelled. I will keep you posted in class if we add any additional review classes. Please continue to use all additional resources as you prepare for the Math B regents exam. Please use the links below to get started.
www.jmap.org
www.regentsprep.org
www.jmap.org
www.regentsprep.org
Thursday, June 4, 2009
June 3rd 2009
REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW
Attendance has been better at review classes. Please remember to put in time outside of school to supplement the review we do in class.
Algebra B: Box and Whisker Plots
Alg2/Trig: Trig graphs
Math Analysis: Volume
Attendance has been better at review classes. Please remember to put in time outside of school to supplement the review we do in class.
Algebra B: Box and Whisker Plots
Alg2/Trig: Trig graphs
Math Analysis: Volume
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
May 13th 2009
Review Review Review
Review class are now underway, unfortunately many students are not able to take advantage of them due to scheduling conflicts. If this is the case students will need to review outside of class on their own time. Many resources are available for students such as various websites, books and even public TV. Below is a list of links that may be useful as you begin to prepare for the NYS Regents exams.
Math B Review Book from Barnes and Noble
Regents Review TV shows
JMAP Regents Exams and Review
Review class are now underway, unfortunately many students are not able to take advantage of them due to scheduling conflicts. If this is the case students will need to review outside of class on their own time. Many resources are available for students such as various websites, books and even public TV. Below is a list of links that may be useful as you begin to prepare for the NYS Regents exams.
Math B Review Book from Barnes and Noble
Regents Review TV shows
JMAP Regents Exams and Review
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
May 5th 2009
The Final Stretch...
All classes please be aware of the Regents Exams in June.
Review classes are now being offered in many classes. Please attend as many as you can. Statistics show that students who attend review classes score better on their Regent's exams.
Algebra B: Trigonometry (Review Classes most Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Math Analysis: Composition of Functions
Alg2/Trig: Unit Circle/Trigonometry (Review Classes every Wednesday)
NYS Regents Exam Schedule click here
All classes please be aware of the Regents Exams in June.
Review classes are now being offered in many classes. Please attend as many as you can. Statistics show that students who attend review classes score better on their Regent's exams.
Algebra B: Trigonometry (Review Classes most Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Math Analysis: Composition of Functions
Alg2/Trig: Unit Circle/Trigonometry (Review Classes every Wednesday)
NYS Regents Exam Schedule click here
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tuesday April 21st 2009
Time is flying by....
About 6o days to go before Regents Exams
check the exam schedule here (remember we start our exams at 8am and 12 noon)
Regent's review classes will be held soon. Studies show student's who attend review class due significantly better on state assessments.
Algebra B: Trigonometry
Math Analysis: Sequences
Alg2/Trig: Binomial expansion, Regression Equations
About 6o days to go before Regents Exams
check the exam schedule here (remember we start our exams at 8am and 12 noon)
Regent's review classes will be held soon. Studies show student's who attend review class due significantly better on state assessments.
Algebra B: Trigonometry
Math Analysis: Sequences
Alg2/Trig: Binomial expansion, Regression Equations
Friday, March 27, 2009
March 27th 2009
Notebook Checks!
Notebook Checks!
Notebook Checks!
Coming soon to all classes. Please have your 3-ring binders ready with the material from the last few weeks. Refer to the notebook checklist for more information.
March Madness is almost over, keep up the good work and we will sail right through to the Regents exams in June with positive attitudes and strong mathematics skills.
Notebook Checks!
Notebook Checks!
Coming soon to all classes. Please have your 3-ring binders ready with the material from the last few weeks. Refer to the notebook checklist for more information.
March Madness is almost over, keep up the good work and we will sail right through to the Regents exams in June with positive attitudes and strong mathematics skills.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
March 25th 2009
Alg2Trig: Test tomorrow chapter 21 material
Math Analysis: Summations (another Greek thing)
Algebra B: Roots and Radicals worksheets.
About 3 months left until the Regents exams, are you ready!
Math Analysis: Summations (another Greek thing)
Algebra B: Roots and Radicals worksheets.
About 3 months left until the Regents exams, are you ready!
Friday, March 20, 2009
March 20th 2009
Alg2/Trig: Statistics and Normal Curves
Algebra B: Roots and Radicals
Math Analysis: Law of Sines and Cosines
March Madness is upon us...
Algebra B: Roots and Radicals
Math Analysis: Law of Sines and Cosines
March Madness is upon us...
Monday, March 9, 2009
March 9th 2009
March is one of the most important months of the school year. It is a long month with little breaks and we have a lot of material to cover in all of our classes. Try to stay after at least once in March to get ahead, it will become more difficult once the weather gets nicer to want to stay after school.
Algebra B: Finishing up Exponential Growth and Decay
Math Analysis: Law of Cosines
Alg2/Trig: Logarithms were fun now we move onto statistics.
Algebra B: Finishing up Exponential Growth and Decay
Math Analysis: Law of Cosines
Alg2/Trig: Logarithms were fun now we move onto statistics.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 3 2009
Today is square root day: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_root_day
In 11 days we will have "pi" day : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_day
More to follow...
In 11 days we will have "pi" day : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_day
More to follow...
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
February 10th 2009
Math Analysis: How are we doing with the Stock Market game? Do we have a sound investment philosophy? Are you diversified?
Algebra B: Are you using www.jmap.org ? Test Chapter 9 today.
Alg2/Trig: Exponential Functions chapter 16.
Algebra B: Are you using www.jmap.org ? Test Chapter 9 today.
Alg2/Trig: Exponential Functions chapter 16.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
January 31st 2009
Regents week is over...
Welcome back again, hopefully we are well rested and ready to start the second semester.
When we return please be prepared to dissect and demystify the Integrated Algebra and Math B regents exams. We have 5 months to prepare for the June exams.
The January regents exams are available online and I suggest you look them over and begin to think about what each of you will need to do to prepare for these exams. Students who are successful on these exams typically spend time outside of class preparing for them. Remember math AIS and math study groups are available to assist you.
Welcome back again, hopefully we are well rested and ready to start the second semester.
When we return please be prepared to dissect and demystify the Integrated Algebra and Math B regents exams. We have 5 months to prepare for the June exams.
The January regents exams are available online and I suggest you look them over and begin to think about what each of you will need to do to prepare for these exams. Students who are successful on these exams typically spend time outside of class preparing for them. Remember math AIS and math study groups are available to assist you.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
January 22. 2009
MIDTERMS MIDTERMS MIDTERMS
Please take your time on your mathematics midterms.
3 days are provided so their is no need to rush.
Please take your time on your mathematics midterms.
3 days are provided so their is no need to rush.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
January 14, 2009
Math Review was held tonight there were no students for Math B regents review but 6 for math study group.
Alg2/Trig: Exponents
Math Analysis: Stock Market
Algebra B: Factoring
Alg2/Trig: Exponents
Math Analysis: Stock Market
Algebra B: Factoring
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Welcome Back
Welcome back!!!!!!!!!
I hope everyone is looking forward to 2009 as much as I am.
Some of you will be preparing for January Regents exams. Please see an ACS math teacher for information regarding review classes and preparing for these exams.
I hope everyone is looking forward to 2009 as much as I am.
Some of you will be preparing for January Regents exams. Please see an ACS math teacher for information regarding review classes and preparing for these exams.
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