Mar 26, 2013

Class Summary: March 19

Graphing quadratic equations, including discussion and practice on finding the vertex and vertex minimums and maximums.  Class work is from textbook chapter 10.2, page 637.



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Class Summary: March 18

A review of the five most difficult questions from yesterday's test followed by an introductory lesson on quadratic equations and functions. Finally, a reminder of Khan Academy topics due by Sunday.




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Class Summary: March 14

Last test on factoring polynomials, and the end of the polynomial unit.


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Mar 15, 2013

Final Factoring Test Results

Here they are; the final and official results from our 3rd and last test from the unit on polynomials and factoring. Remember, we begin the unit on quadratic equations Monday.  Be sure to download chapter 10 from the link on the side bar.

 The scores can be found here.

Class Summary: March 13

Practice on solving equations by factoring, an introduction to rational expressions, and class work before Thurdsay's test.



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Mar 13, 2013

Tuesday's Factoring Test Results

In case you missed your score from our Factoring Test on March 12, the scores can be found here.

Scores from tomorrow's last factor test will be posted that evening.

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Mar 12, 2013

Class Summary: March 10

Review for test Tuesday, including each method of factoring covered. Khan Academy topics for March 17 posted and reviewed. Below is a screenshot; you can get the file here.


 
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Mar 11, 2013

Class Summary: March 8,2013

Introduction to perfect square trinomials, and lot's of factoring practice.

 

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Mar 7, 2013

Khan Academy & Test Date

Here are the two categories due before 7:00 pm on Sunday, March 10th.

* Factoring Polynomials by Grouping
* Factoring Polynomials 2 

Our 2nd factoring test will be on Tuesday, March 12.  It will cover:


Remember, you can download the completer factoring guide in PDF format, or Power Point.

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Mar 6, 2013

Class Summary: March 6

A complete review of factoring methods covered so far. Introduction and practice on new factoring method: Difference of two squares. Example questions and answers, class work followed.

 

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Class Summary: March 4

Practice and class work on factoring trinomials.



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GCF/Factoring Test Results

The grades from Monday's test can be found here.

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Mar 2, 2013

Ulitmate Guide to Factoring Available

Everything you wanted/needed to know about factoring polynomials in one complete guide. Step-by-step instructions, and practice questions with answers. If you need additional help in any area of factoring, then you need this guide.



 The guide is available in both PDF format for those without powerpoint, and powerpoint format.
Download and use to studey before tests.

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Khan Academy Reminder

As noted in class, you do not have to do the 'Factor by Grouping' topic this week.

The two topics due are:

Factoring Polynomials 1 

Factoring Difference of Squares 2

Both topics are due by 7:00 pm, Sunday, March 3