Ms. Nelson's Class Blog

Geometry – Keep in mind Algebra quiz is Monday! Thus tonight you need to do p. 376 #1-15 (Algebra from Chapter 9).

Honors – Tonight you need to do worksheet 10-2 and 10-3 the circled problems on both sides.  We have now covered two methods of solving systems.

Algebra – We have now discussed two methods for solving systems (graphing and substitution). Your homework is to do worksheet 10-2 (#1,2,3 and 4) and to do Worksheet 10-3 (#1,2,3,5, 6 and 8).

Keep in mind that you should be bringing in cardboard to help with the hooverville simulation on Thursday. Also remember that this THURSDAY, is the END of the quarter, and thus you should have all corrections submitted before then.

Remember you can come for extra help Wednesday or Thursday afterschool, any day before school, x periods, and lunch (if you prearrange).

PI DAY IS NEXT WEDNESDAY!!!

MA 85 and 6th period can bring ANY kind of pie. MA 83 should bring CREAMY pies for the pie eating contests, and 7th period is to bring a small 6 or 12 pack of drinks.

GEOMETRY – We will have an Algebra Quiz (p. 376) from Chapter 9 on Monday (a week from today). Tonight you need to memorize the distance and Heron’s formula), and do worksheet (both sides).

HONORS ALGEBRA – you need to review 10-1, Read 10-2,  and do worksheet 10-1 #1,3,4,5 and worksheet 10-2 #2,5,6,7, 10, and 11.

ALGEBRA – you need to work on Worksheet 10-1 (front) and Read 10-2 and then try worksheet 10-2 #1,2 and 4

Today in all math classes we took the GA Math League contest.

Geometry – Your dialation is due tomorrow. Don’t forget you can correct your trig quiz for points and you should!!!

Honors Algebra and Algebra – You have a test on Thursday. Be sure to use the blog practice pages if you need to.  Additionally, you MUST correct your quiz on Chapter 9 by tomorrow.  This material is on your test! Master it please!!!

Georgia Math League Contest on Tuesday – This is the real deal!!!

Geometry – Dialation due Wednesday!  You may correct your trig quiz for extra points.  Keep in mind we will be in Chapter 9 by Wednesday.

Honors Algebra and Algebra – TEST on Chapter 9 THURSDAY! Be prepared. You may want to correct the quizzes and mini quizzes that have been returned. Find the following 3 worksheets -Quadratic Review, Quiz 9-1 through 9-3, and Mixed Practice. For tomorrow’s class you need to do #5,6,11, 12, 14 and 16 on the Mixed Practice worksheet.

Geometry – we will finish Isometry tomorrow or Monday. You need to make a grid over the top of your image.

Honors MA 83 – Do #13 and 15 from worksheet 9-6 (b) and the worksheet with 4 graphs. We will finish order of operations soon! So those of you who need to retake it be ready!

Algebra MA 80 – You need to do the 4 graphs. Keep in mind test on Chapter 9 next week — so be reviewing. Also you need to finish and pass the Order of Operations Proficiency Test.

I have postponed the Test in Chapter 9 (in MA 80 and 83) until next week. In the meantime we are going to try and get caught up.

Geometry – Today in class we worked on area and perimeter and geo boards. You need to correct your worksheet, bring in an image for Dialation/Rotation, and then finish reading chapter 8.

MA 80 and MA 83 – Today in class we did two practice problems to refresh our memories. Your homework is to finish homework that was due Tuesday as well as a worksheet (10 problems).

Math 80 and Math 83 will have a TEST this week (most likely Thursday) on Chapter 9. Please be well prepared and organized.

Geometry – For Tuesday you need to read all of Chapter 8 in your text. It is only 4 sections on dialations, transformations, etc.

Honors Algebra – You need to correct the worksheet “practice activity”, correct and finish front and back of the “quiz” worksheet and do the back of worksheet 9-6(B)

Algebra – You need to get organized and study for test on Thursday. You also need to do p. 574-575 #1-10, 16-21, 23 and 24.

We have a short week as you will have no school on Friday (Teacher Workday) or Monday (Presidents Day Holiday).  You STILL have a 3-D valentine due on Tuesday – Valentines Day. Remember these valentines are worth 15 points (5 points for 3-D, 5 points for creativity, and 5 points for using at least 10 different mathematical terms).

Geometry -  Monday in class we will discuss 7-6 (Midsegment theorem) and 7-3 (Ways to prove a quadrilateral is a parallelogram). For Monday night: 3-D valentine, and p. 288-289 #6-15, 22-29. For Tuesday night you need to do the Chapter 7 practice test. For Wednesday you need to do the area and perimeter worksheet and study for the quiz.  Quiz on Chapter 7 and midpoint and distance formulas on Thursday.

Honors Algebra – Monday in class we will discuss Quadratics and projectiles and the Quadratic formula. For Monday night you need to do worksheet “Old” 9-5(B) and your 3-D valentine.  For Tuesday night you need to do the Front side of the “Quiz” worksheet and the worksheet “Practice Activity” (president).  For Wednesday night you need to do study for an open note quiz on Thursday and review discriminants. You will need to do worksheet “old” 9-6 (B).  We will have a TEST next week on Chapter 9.

Algebra – In class on Monday we will discuss the discriminant.  For homework you need to do your 3-D valentine and Worksheet “old” 9-6(b).  You will have an open note quiz on Thursday in class and next week you will have a Test on Chapter 9.  For Tuesday night you need to do the back of the “quiz” worksheet and study for your upcoming quiz.  Wednesday we will do more with the discriminant and you need to do the Hickam worksheet for homework.  Thursday is an in class open note quiz.

So I hope you have recovered from Outward Bound or a week away from school. We are all tired and in need of a rest.  Keep in mind that your 3-D valentines will be due Tuesday. Your valentine must be creative, 3-D and use at least 10 mathematical words.

Geometry – Yesterday in class we worked on Trapezoids and Kites. You had a worksheet due today. For tonight you need to do the Worksheet / Outline on Quadrilaterals and finding the angles. For Monday you will need to finish the Parallelogram sheet and be working on your valentine. Quiz Thursday!

Honors Algebra – Due today in class was the old 9-4(B) worksheet and p. 534-535 #3-8, 12, and 13.  Today in class we practiced reading graphs and graphing parabolas. For tonight you need to do worksheet 9-1 and 9-2 (extra practice). Tomorrow in clas we will discuss the quadratic equation so your homework will be to do worksheet 9-4 (A) and practice the quadratic equation. Also keep in mind your 3-D valentine will be due on Tuesday.

Algebra – On Wednesday we worked on solving the quadratic equation and you needed to do worksheet 9-5 through #21.  Today in class we did more practice on the quadratic equation. Remember you must memorize this formula! Also for Friday you need to do the worksheet “Practice Activity”. The first 5 problems do not require the quadratic equation. For Monday you will need to do worksheet 9-5 problems and work on your 3-D valentine!

So welcome back from a week away – most of us were in the everglades. I don’t know about you but I am very very tired and still recovering from OB! Today in class we are moving ahead.

In Geometry we are discussing Quadrilaterals and their properties.  Homework is to read 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 and 7-4. Also you need to look up properties of a “kite”.  Additionally, finish the worksheet about quadrilaterals if you have not already.

In Honors we talked about graphing parabolas and the general equation for them.  Your homework is to graph the 4 parabolas (the first worksheet). Bring questions about graphs.

In Algebra we continued discussing projectiles and quadratics. Your homework is to do Worksheet 9-2 #4,5 and 7 and Worksheet 9-4 (A) #1-3.