8/28
Today we went over the syllabus and class rules/expectations. A parent letter was given, and is due NO LATER THAN TUESDAY 9/2. Textbooks were also assigned. The syllabus and parent letter are attached on the page for this class found under the navigation menu.
8/30
Today we began a unit on set theory. We took notes on different types of numbers, and students were given a handout to aid note taking. We did not get to the bottom half of the back of the notes handout. For homework, please complete only the chart, not the problems following.
Notes handout: Day 1-Types of real numbers and Basic 2 types of set notation.pdf
Homework: Day 1 Homework - Types of real numbers and Basic 2 types of set notation.pdf
9/4
Today we went over the homework. We then finished up notes from last class, and began notes on set theory. Today we covered different symbols that are used and the use of venn diagrams. Students were provided a handout to aid note taking. Signed parent letters were also due today. We did not get to the last example in the notes, and will use it to begin next class. Therefore, you only need to complete the first side of the homework.
Handout:Day 2 Notes - Subset, Set Symbols, and Basic Word Problems.pdf
Homework: Day 2 HW - Basic Sets and Word Problems HW.pdf
9/6
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on word problems involving sets, and the compliment. A handout was provided. We briefly began talking about inequalities being used in Set Theory. Students completed an in class assignment that will be graded. Please see me for a copy if you were absent. There was no homework.
Handouts: Day 3 notes - Sets using Z,W,N,Q,R,P and Compliment.pdf
Day 3&4 notes - Inequalities.pdf
9/10
Today we finished up notes from last class on inequalities within set theory. Students completed an example on notebook paper. Please see a classmate if you were absent to copy notes. An assignment was given which will be collected/due NO LATER than the beginning of class on Wednesday. It is attached below.
Assignment: Assignment.pdf
9/12
Today we began a new chapter, and took notes on solving equations. A handout was given to help aid notetaking. It is attached below. The printer was down, so homework is posted below as well. Please complete it on notebook paper.
Notes handout: Solving Equations notes.pdf
Homework: Solving Equations Homework.pdf
9/17
In class assignment: solving equations assignment.pdf
This can be completed on notebook paper, no need to print. Please turn it in no later than the start of class.
9/19
I am so sorry I am out again today - I was in the hospital over the weekend for a severe infection and have been scolded by my doctor to stay at home, in bed, and not be on my feet (I tried to come in yesterday, and ended up having to go home almost immediently). I ensure you that I am lesson planning and am more than ready to get back with you guys! Bare with me here. Prayers would be more than appreciated :)
In class assignment (directions are provided on the assignment): Algebra 1 Math Logic Problems.pdf
9/21
Today we had liturgy so classes were only an hour long. We worked through some additonal equations in notebooks, amplifying the difficulty level. There is no homework.
9/25
Today we began class with a few review problems on solving equations that involve fractions. We then took notes on section 3.8 - Rewriting Equations and Formulas (we skipped from 3.4 to 3.8 due to the similarity in content, and we will be covering sections 3.5-3.7 next week). Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. The test on the chapter will be next Friday, October 5th.
Homework: Pg 151 #s 20-24 even, pg 157 #s 4-14 even, pg 187 #s 12-18 even
9/27
Today there was no class due to the freshmen retreat.
10/1
Today we reviewed how to work with the order of operations. Although there is not a specific section in chapter 3 pertaining to this, it is a concept that is applied throughout not only chapter 3, but all of algebra.
Notes handout: Order of operations notes.pdf
Homework: Order of Operations homework.pdf
10/3
Today we took notes on sections 3.5 (ratios) and 3.6 (proportions). Please see myself or a classmate for ntoes as there was not handout. The review for the test was also given. Note that you will not be able to complete the last 3 problems on the review, as they pertain to percents and we will go over those next class. The test will be next Thursday, 10/11.
Homework: page 171 #s 4-26 even
Ch 3 test review: Chapter 3 test review 2018.pdf
10/5
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on 3.7 (percents). Please see myself or a classmate for notes as there was no handout. The test will be next Thursday, 10/11. Please make sure the test review (given last class and attached above) is completed for class on Tuesday. Below I have attached some OPTIONAL additional practice problems with answers to aid you, if you would like, while studying for the exam. I am more than happy to print off hard copies for anyone on Tuesday.
Homework: page 179 #s 4-20 even
Optional additonal practice problems: Test 1 Optional Review Problems.pdf
10/9
Today we went over the test review and practiced problems to help prepare for the test which will be on Thursday.
Review answer key: test review 2018 key.pdf
10/11
Today students took a test on chapter 3.
10/15
Today students completed an extension assignnment pertaining to solving equations and simplifying expressions. It is attached below.
Assignment: Solving Equations extension assignment.pdf
10/17
Today all solving equations assignments were due. We then began chapter 4, and took notes on sections 1 and 2. Please see a classmate for notes if you were absent. The homework is attached below.
Homework: 4.1-4.2 hw.pdf
10/22
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on 4.3, Graphing Lines by Finding Intercepts. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework: page 229 #s 4-24 even
10/24
Today we went over the homework. Students then completed an in class assignment on the first 3 sections. If not completed during class, it is due no later than the start of next class. It is attached below.4.1-4.3 assignment.pdf
10/26
Today we took notes on 4.5 - Graphing Lines by finding and using the slope and y-intercept. Content covered in section 4.4 and 4.6 will be covered in the beginning of chapter 5, so we will not be reviewing those during this chapter. I gave a handout to aid note taking. Please see a classmate to fill these out if you were absent, and see me for a copy of the homework as it is not a PDF that can be attached.
Handout: 4.5 notes.pdf
10/30
Today we did a few warm up problems pertaining to putting equations into slope-intercept form and identifying the slope and y-intercept. We then took notes on the final section of the chapter, 4.7. Please remember that sections 4.4 and 4.6 will be covered in the beginning of chapter 5. The handout we used as a guide is attached below. Students also recieved a review for their chapter 4 test, which will be on Tuesday, 11/6. It should be completed for next class. Finally, students recieved an Extra Practice assignment. The instructions for it's completion are on the back. It is due no later than next Thursday, 11/8.
Handout: 4.7 notes.pdf
Ch 4 test review: ch 4 test review 2018.pdf
Extra practice term 1: extra practice term 1 2018.pdf
11/1
Today we went over the test review entirely. Students then completed a short assignment on sections 4.5 and 4.7. It was turned in to be graded. It is attached below. The test on Chapter 4 will be on Tuesday 11/6.
4.5 & 4.7 assignment: 4.5 & 4.7 assignment.pdf
11/6
Today students took a test on chapter 4.
11/8
Today all extra practice assignments were collected. We then began chapter 5, and took notes on sections 1 and 2. The handout I created to help guide the notes is below. Please see myself or a classmate for additonal notes and examples if you were absent. The homework is also attached. Complete the problems that were assigned to you in class. If there is any confusion, feel free to email me.
Notes: 5.1 & 5.2 notes.pdf
Homework: 5.1&5.2 HW.pdf
11/12
Today we continued/finished taking notes on sections 5.1 & 5.2. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. We lost power, so first mod had homework written on the board. Again, please see me if you were absent and are in B1. B3 had homework emailed to them. It is attached below. Please make sure that you copy notes from a classmate if you were absent today or last class. It is very important that you have all of the notes that were given.
B3 homework: 5.1&5.2 asnmt.pdf
11/14
Today all optional extra practice corrections were due. We then took notes on 5.4 writing linear equations in standard form. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework: page 314 #s 12-28 even
11/16
Today we took notes on section 5.5, which was all about writing equations of parallel and perpindicular lines. A handout was provided to aid note taking, but please see myself or a classmate for the examples we compelted. I also gave the test review for chapter 5. The test will be the first day back from Thanksgiving break. It is attached below and should be completed for next class.
5.5 Handout: 5.5 parallel and perpendicular lines.pdf
Ch 5 test review: test review ch 5 2018.pdf
11/20
Today we went over the test review. The test will be next Tuesday, 11/27.
11/27
Today students took a test on chapter 5.
11/29
Today students completed an in class assignment on extensions of linear equations. Please see me if you were absent. It was collected to be graded.
12/3
Today we began chapter 6, and took notes on sections 6.1 and 6.2 which dealt with solving and graphing one and two step inequalities. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. On Wednesday, there will be a short quiz on solving and graphing inequalities (3 problems).
Homework: page 359 #s 6 & 8, #s 10-20 even (solve and graph), and page 366 #s 4-14 even (solve and graph)
12/5
Today we went over the homework. Students then took a short quiz on the content covered last class. We then took notes on 6.3. Please see a classmate to copy notes if you were absent.
Homework: page 372 #s 4-28 even
12/7
Today we went over the homework. Students then completed an in class assignment on 6.1-6.3. It was open notes, and students could work together. Please see me if you were absent.
12/11
Today we took notes on 6.4 part 1 - Compound "and" Inequalities. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent.
12/13
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on 6.4 part 2 - Compound "Or" Inequalities. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent. Homework is in section 6.4 of the textbook, #s 15-20.
12/18
Today we went over the homework. We then skipped ahead to section 6.7 - Graphing Linear Inequalities. (We will go back to sections 6.5-6.6 after Christmas break). Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. The homework is attached.
Homework: 6.7 HW.pdf
1/3
Today students completed their mindyear final exam review during class. The midyear final exam will be on Wednesday, 1/9.
Midyear final exam review: midyear review 2018-2019.pdf
1/7
Today we went over the midyear final exam completely. The midyear final exam will be on Wednesday, 1/9. The key is attached below, as well as some additional optional practice problems and answers to aid studying. The blank midyear final review is attached above.
Midyear final review answer key: midyear final review 2018-2019 key.pdf
optional additional practice problems for the midyear final exam: midyear extra optional practice problems 2018-2019.pdf
1/9
Today students completed their midyear final.
1/11
Today we took notes on section 6.5 part 1 (solving absolute value equations). I gave a handout to use to help guide notetaking.
Handout: 6.5 part 1 Absolute Value Equations.pdf
Homework: 6.5 part 1 HW.pdf
1/15
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on 6.5 part 2, graphing absolute value equations. I have attached the handout that I gave to help note taking.
Handout:6.5 part 2- graphing absolute value equations.pdf
HomeworK:
6.5 part 2 HW.pdf
1/17
Today we went over a few problems from the midyear ifnal exam, and students got to see their grade. We then did a few review warm up problems on solving absolute value equations and graphing them (6.5 parts 1 & 2). Then, students began an assignment on 6.5 that will be due no later than the start of next class.
6.5 assignment:6.5 assignment.pdf
1/22
Today all assignments were collected. We then took notes on 6.6 graphing absolute value inequalities. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. The homework is attached.
** Please make sure you have your notes for 6.5 parts 1 & 2 and 6.6 with you next class. You will be completing an open notes, INDEPENDENT, graded assignment**
homework: 6.6 hw.pdf
1/24
Today students completed an open notes in class assignment on sections 6.5-6.6. Please see me if you were absent to get a copy.
1/28
Today we began chapter 7, and started with section 6 which dealt with solving systems of linear inequalities. We used the handout I have created and attached below to aid note taking.
7.6 notes handout: 7.6 systems of inequalties handout.pdf
Homework: 7.6 homework.pdf
1/30 Snow day
2/4
Today we took notes on sections 7.1 and began 7.2, which dealt with solving systems of linear equations by graphing and by using the substitution method. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework: 7.2 substitution hw.pdf
2/6
Today we went over the homework. We then looked at more complex examples of using substitution (we saw fractions throughout). Please see a classmate for notes if you were absent. Students then completed an assignment on 7.6(solving systems of linear inequalities) and 7.2. Please see me for a copy if you were absent as it it will be graded.
2/8
Today all assignments were due. We then took notes on solving systems of equations using the elimination method (day 1). Today, we focused on adding and subtracting systems, and having to multiply one of them by -1 in order to move forward. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. See me for a copy of the homework if you were absent.
2/12
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on solving systems of linear equations using elimination, day 2. The examples we went over today required multiplication of one or both equations in order to begin using elimination. Please see a classmate for notes. the homework is attached below.
Homework: elimination day 2 hw.pdf
2/14
7.2-7.4 assignment: 7.2-7.4 assignment.pdf
2/19
Today students completed their test review. The test will be on Monday, 2/25. Please make sure it is fully completed for class on Thursday. Students were also given their term 2 extra practice assignment. It is due NO LATER THAN the start of class on Monday, 2/25.
Ch 7 test review: Ch 7 test review 2019.pdf
Extra practice term 2: EXTRA PRACTICE TERM 2 2019.pdf
2/21
Today we went over the test review entirely.
2/25
Today students took a test in chapter 7.
2/27
Today we began chapter 8, and took notes on sections 8.1-8.3. I created a handout of the exponent properties that is attached below. Please see myself or a classmate for the important examples we covered in class that were done in notebooks. Extra practice assignments were handed back, and optional corrections are due NO LATER THAN the start of class on Friday. The homework is going to be collected and graded.
8.1-8.3 handout:8.1-8.3 notes.pdf
Homework: 8.3 HW (8.1-8.3 content).pdf
3/1
Today homework was collected and we then looked at a few more important examples pertaining to 8.1-8.3. Extra practice corrections were due. It was early dismissal so classes were shortened. There is no homework.
3/4
Today we reviewed concepts from 8.1-8.3. Students then worked together to complete a worksheet with some more challenging problems.
worksheet: 8.1-8.3 practice asnmt.pdf
3/6
Today we students got back the 8.1-8.3 assignment that they turned in on Friday. We went over a handful of problems, and put them in notebooks as they are very important. We also talked about scheduling and what to start thinking about for next year in terms of math class. In B1, we began a tiny bit of 8.5-8.6, but did not get to it in B3 (classes were shortened due to liturgy). Friday we will complete these two sections. There is no homework.
8.5/8.6 handout:
Extra practice problems for the test that is on Thursday, 3/14 Applying Exponent Properties Extra Practice Problems (8.1-8.3) JP.pdf
3/8
Today we finished 8.5-8.6. We talked about the test, and students were given the test review. The test for chapter 8 will be on 3/14. Please see me for a copy if you were absent.
3/12
Today we went over the entire test review.
3/14
Today students took a test on chapter 8, Exponents.
3/18
Today we began taking notes on the first section of chapter 9, combining like terms and adding and subtracting polynomials. We did not get to multiplying, but the PDF version of the powerpoint attached has all of these concepts. We will pick up where we left off on Wednesday.
PDF powerpoint notes for adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials: add-subt-mult polynomials notes.pdf
3/20
Today we began class by going over a few examples to rejog memories from what we discussed last class. We then finished the powerpoint notes (attached as a PDF above) and discussed multiplying polynomials.
3/22
Today we worked through many more various examples of multiplying polynomials. Students then completed a short assignment attached below that was due at the end of class.
Assignment: add subt mult polynomials HW-CW 30 pts.pdf
3/26
Today students completed an assingment on adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials. It was collected and graded.
Assignment: add sub mult assignment 41 pts.pdf
3/28
Today we began factoring polynomials. We began with factoring the GCF out when applicable, and graphing quadratics with a leading coefficient of 1. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework:factoring day 1 HW.pdf
4/1
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on factoring a 4 peice polynomial by grouping. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
4/3
Today students completed a graded assignment on factoring the 3 different types of polynomials we have discussed so far. Please see me if you were absent.
4/5
Today we took notes on factoring a quadratic whose leading coefficient is NOT 1, as well as factoring perfect square binomials. I also gave the test review. Please do not complete the last page as we will be learning about the concept covered on Tuesday. Your test on chapter 9 will be next Thursday, 4/11.
Test review: polynomial test review 2019.pdf
4/9
Today we went over the test review. We then learned how to solve a polynomial equation by factoring. We completed the problems on the last page of the review. I also gave students a factoring study guide that I made to help create a personalized process to complete various factoring problems.
Factoring study guide: factoring study guide.pdf
4/11
Today students took a test on chapter 9, polynomials.
4/15-4/17
Today students got their tests back, and we talked about a minor error I saw a couple of times throughout the test - forgetting to factor some polynomials more than once. Students then completed the attached in class assignment on factoring completely, and it was due at the end of class to be graded.
Factor completely CW: factor completely after test probs.pdf
4/29
Today we began a unit on radicals. We took notes on simplifying, adding, and subtracting radicals. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent.
5/1
Today we started class by completing some review problems pertaining to simplifying, adding, and subtracting radicals. We then took notes on multiplying radicals. Please see myself or a classmate for notes.
Homework:Alg1H Simplify, add, subtract, and multiply radicals HW.pdf
5/3
Today we went over some review problems pertaining to simplifying, adding, subtracting, and multiplying radicals. We then took notes on dividing radicals (rationalizing). Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. Students were also given the attached quiz review. On Tuesday, we will spend half of the class, at most, going over the review and reviewing for the quiz. The second half of class will be a closed notes, independent quiz on radicals.
quiz review: Alg1H Radicals Quiz Review.pdf
5/7
Today we spent a little less than half of the class going over the quiz review and reviewing for the quiz in general. Students then spent the second half of class taking an idependent, closed notes quiz on radicals.
5/9
Today we started a new unit on quadratics. We took notes on graphing quadratics. Please see myself or a classmate for notes in addition to the handout attached below.
Graphing quadratics notes handout: Graphing quadratics notes handout.pdf
Graphing quadratics HW:graphing quadratics HW.pdf
5/13
Today students completed an in class assignment on graphing quadratics. Please see me if you were absent.
5/15
Today we took notes on the 1st of 3 methods used to solve quadratics - taking square roots. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Solving Quadratics by taking square roots HW: solve by taking square roots HW.pdf
5/17
Today we discussed solving quadratics by completing the square, using the quadratic formula, and factoring. I created a handout which details each of these methods and provides an example for each. Please see me for a copy if you were absent. See a classmate to get a copy of the notes/examples that you missed.
Homework:
5/21
Today students completed the review for their test on quadratics, which will be next Tuesday, May 28th.
Quadratics test review: quadratics test review 2019.pdf
5/23
Today we went over the test review extensively. The key for the review is attached below. I also created some additional (optional) problems you can use to practice, and their worked out solutions are included as well. Please utilize these if you need any extra practice.
quadratics test review key: quadratics test review 2019 answer key.pdf
optional additional practice problems and solutions: ch 10 extra optional practice problems and solutions.pdf
5/28
Quadratics test
5/30 & 6/4 Final exam review. Your final will be on Thursday June 6th
final exam review 2019 key.pdf
final exam review 2019.pdf
