Microsoft Mathematics 4.0

Those of you with laptops, or even home desktops, will definitely want to download this free calculator and set of math tools from Microsoft.  The tools will help you learn to solve equations step-by-step and show you how to work problems in pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, physics, chemistry, and calculus.

Microsoft Mathematics includes a full-featured graphing calculator that’s designed to work just like a handheld calculator. Additional math tools help you evaluate triangles, convert from one system of units to another, and solve systems of equations.

Microsoft Graphing Calculator

Here's the link to the free download:  Once there, you will want to choose the x86 version of the program.



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4th Quarter Khan Academy Schedule

Here is the schedule for the 4th quarter.  You can finish the sections any time before the due date as well, so you don't have to wait until that week.  I think this will be the final schedule, but The Khan Academy is adding mastery subjects all the time, so I will let you know if there are changes.
Good Luck, don't wait until the last minute to finish.

April 7, 2012

* Factoring Polynomials1


April  14, 2012

*Factoring Polynomials 2
*Solving Quadratics by Factoring 1


April  21, 2012

* Solving Quadratics by Factoring 2
* Completing the Square 1 
* Completing the Square 2


April  28, 2012

*Graphing Parabolas .5
*Graphing Parabolas 1

May 5, 2012

* Vertex of a Parabola
* Axis of Symmetry


May  5, 2012

* Pythagorean Theory
* Probability 1

May 12, 2012

* Dependent Probability
* Composite Numbers

May 19, 2012

* TBA

Flu Bug Hits Hard: Assignment for 3/19/12

Been really hit by the flu this weekend.  If I am not at school, please do page 28 on the handout you already have from Friday.  Odd or even, pick one.  Page 28 is to be completed Monday, as Tuesday is review and Wednesday is the test.

Thanks,


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Updated Khan Academy Schedule

There has been a slight change in the Khan Academy Schedule for the 3rd quarter.  Because we have not covered systems of inequalities yet in class, you will not be responsible for those 2 mastery areas. Here is the new and last schedule for the rest of the 3rd quarter:

March 10: 

No subjects due, a week off!

March 17:

Solving Systems of Equations
Adding & Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials

March 24:

Prime Factorization
Factoring Polynomials
Factoring Difference of Squares 1

March 31:

Factoring Difference of Squares 2
Mastery Subjects Not finished can be Completed for 80% grade.

Please note these changes and feel free to copy and bring to class any problems you are having difficulty with on the Khan Academy.  We will go over them in class.



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3rd Quarter Khan Academy Schedule

** There has been a change to this quarter's schedule. Here is the updated list of mastery subjects and due dates for most of the 3rd quarter:

February 4, 2012

* Equation of a line
* Interpreting Linear Equations
* Plugging in Values


February 11, 2012

*Converting Between Slope-Intercept and Standard Form
*Point-Slope Form
*Slope-Intercept Form


February 18, 2012

* Graphing Points 1
* Graphing Points 2
* Graphing Linear Equations


February 25, 2012

*Graphing Inequalities
*Absolute Value Equations
*Line Graph Intuition

March 3, 2012

*Solutions to Systems os Equations
* Systems of Equations with Substitution
* Systems of Equations with Elimination 0.5
* Systems of Equations with Elimination

March 10, 2012

* Graphing Systems of Equations
* Graphing Systems of Inequalities 1
* Graphing Systems of Inequalities 2

March 17, 2012

* Pythagorean Theorum 1
* Pythagorean Theorum 2
* Scientific Notation Intuition

March 24, 2012

* Direct and Inverse Variation
* Distance Formula
* Mid-Point Formula
 

The Schedule for the rest of the quarter will be posted before the end of this month.

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Holiday Greetings to All Students

Just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. And what better way to share those greetings than with a song:  Enjoy.

Help for Khan Academy "Units" Topic

The Units section at the Khan Academy contains some problems that require you to convert one metric unit to another metric unit.  Here is what you should do:  Open a new tab and go to 
  http://www.unit-conversion.info/metric.html.  Once you are there you can select the two units to convert from.  For example, if the problem says 'How many hectometers are in 674 centimeters, then your conversion page should look like this:

  (click on picture for larger view)

The number on the right will show automatically; that is your answer. Copy and paste it into the answer area at the Khan Academy. For the questions converting feet to miles and seconds to hours, you need to do them like we did in class.  You'll probably want a calculator close by as well.  Good Luck.


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2nd Quarter Khan Academy Schedule

2^nd Quarter:  Khan Academy Mastery Subject Areas

Reminder:  Subject areas completed on or before due date receive 100%.  Subject areas completed no more than 5 days after due date receive 80% score.  All assignments not completed or completed more than 5 days past the due date receive a grade of zero.

Due Date 

11.19.11

1. Writing Proportions    2.  Expressing Ratios as Fractions     

3.  Compound Inequalities  4.  Rates 0.5

11.26.11

1.  Exponent Rules   2.  Exponents.1      3.  Exponents.2     4.  Fraction Word Problems 1

12.03.11

1.  Scientific Notation    2.  Units    3.  Ratio Word Problems     4.  Distributive Prop. With Variables

12.10.11

1.  Linear Equations.1   2.  Linear Equations.2   3. Linear Equations.3    4. Linear Equations.4   5.  Linear Inequalities

12.17.11

1.  Adding/Subtracting Polynomials  2.  Multiplying Polynomials   3.  Multiplying Expressions 1   4.  Graphing Points 1

12.24.11

No Assignments:  Merry Christmas

12.31.11

1.  Converting Fractions to Decimals 1   2.  Converting Decimals to Fractions 1   3.  Converting Percent to Decimals    4.  Converting Decimals to Fractions 2

01.07.12

1.  Solving for a Variable   2.  Domain/Range.5    3.  Range of a Function   4.  Domain of Function

01.14.12

1.  Functions 1    2.  Functions 2    3.  Slope of a Line   4.  Converting Decimals to Percents

01.21.12

1.  Solving for Y Intercept   2.  Solving for X Intercept   3.  Converting Between Slope Intercept    4.  Average Word Problems

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Khan Academy Schedule

 

Have a nice Thanksgiving Break

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Khan Academy Schedule & Grading

Schedule of Mastery Test Deadlines & Grading Procedures

Since the Khan Academy Mastery Tests determine more than half of your grade, it is important that you understand the test deadlines and how your grades are calculated.

Below you will find  a weekly list of tests to be completed before 7:00 pm on the date given.  All deadlines are on Saturday evenings, in order to give you an extra full day to complete them. Your grades for these tests will be determined as follows:

   A:  Mastery achieved before deadline:  100% grade for that test.

   B:  Mastery not achieved by deadline:  Because the more you practice anything, the better you will become, you will receive 2 points for each question you answer, correct or not. Your maximum grade (if you answer 35 or more questions) will be 70%.  If you were to answer 35 questions but not be able to answer 10 in a row correctly, you will receive a grade of 70%.  If you attempt to answer no questions, your grade will be 0%

   C:  Mastery is achieved within 5 days after the deadline:  In this case, your grade will move up to 80%.  This grade is only for those who achieve mastery within 5 days of the deadline.

Here is the list of Tests and their Deadlines:

  

       October 1, 2011—7:00 pm 

                                                               

Ø  Order of Operations                                                                  

Ø  Absolute Values                                                                          

Ø  Adding & Subtracting Negative Numbers                            

Ø  Multiplying & Dividing Negative Numbers                         

       October 8, 2011—7:00 pm

Ø  Distributive Property        

Ø  Comparing Absolute Value

Ø  Properties of Numbers 1

Ø  Evaluating Expressions 1

       October 15, 2011—7:00 pm 

                                                                            

Ø  Evaluating Expressions 2                                                         

Ø  Writing Expressions 1 & 2                                                      

Ø  Recognizing Fractions                                                             

Ø  Equivalent Fractions 1 & 2                                                                 

         

October 22, 2011—7:00 pm

Ø  Inequalities on Number Line

Ø  One-Step Inequalities

Ø  Prime Numbers

Ø  Prime Factorization

Ø  Simplifying Fractions

Ø  Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

      October 29, 2011—7:00 pm

Ø  Exponent Rules

Ø  Exponents 1

Ø  Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Ø  Comparing Fractions 1 & 2

Ø  Ordering Fractions                                                 

       END OF 1^st QUARTER

 If you have any questions, please ask in class or email me.  See you Monday. 

To All Algebra I Students

During class I talked to you about having a Gmail or Facebook account because there are some on-line requirements for the class.  One of the sites we will using often is the Khan Academy.  The document linked below tells you how to set up your account, how to add me as your 'coach' (teacher), and what will be required of you at this site.  PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENT, START TO FINISH.  IT'S SHORT AND IT'S IMPORTANT.

 This is just the first page.  Get the entire document here.  Download and read it please.

Get started as soon as possible. Bring any questions you have to class or email me.