roots, zeros, solutions.

today we started solving quadratics by using the zero product property.  we went through lesson 2.5 in the notetaking guidebook.


homework: finish #1-24 in notetaking guidebook (p. 84 and 85)

new unit.

today we started our next unit: Algebra in Context.  last unit, we learned to simplify radicals, rationals, and quadratics.  in this unit, we will learn to solve each of these.


today we reviewed solving linear equations.


homework: 1st and 4th period: Board Work: Equations (ten problems involving one and two step equations) 
3rd period: none

UNIT 2 - almost complete.

yesterday and today we reviewed for the End of Unit 2 Test.  tomorrow we will FINALLY be finishing Unit 2 by testing over square roots and rationals.  students who still need to master standards from the Mid-Unit Test will also test those standards (polynomials, binomial theorem, factoring).

homework: parent signature on Review and do two standard worksheets

benchmark.

today we took the 12-week benchmark, which included concepts from Unit 1 and Unit 2.


tomorrow we will be doing the last standard of Unit 2: MM1A2 e  (rational expressions)


homework: none! 

happy happy halloween.

earlier this month, we decorated the classroom for fall.  thanks to everyone who came to help out!  hope you have a great weekend!  no homework :)

locked out no more.

friday was a little out of the ordinary.  i came to school, got to my classroom, stuck my key in the lock, and nothing happened...doorknob was broken!  soooo, we had to relocate each of my classes that day because we couldn't get in. thank you all for being understanding as we moved to other locations around the school to have class!


on friday, we did test corrections (try, try, try again) and then started simplifying radicals (also known as square roots).  today we added and subtracted radicals.


homework: 
1st and 3rd: board work (you wrote this down on a separate sheet of paper)
4th: Add/Subtract Radicals WS #7-12

test time.

tomorrow you take the Unit 2 Mid-Test (4 standards will be tested: MM1A2 c, MM1A2 d, MM1A2 f, MM1A2 g)


homework: get a parent signature on your review and STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!


how do you study for math???  rework problems from your review and see if you get the right answer!

congrats 3rd period.

3rd period won the 9-week class competition.  on friday, we celebrated with snacks, pizza, and ice cream sundaes and watched the movie Rio.


on Monday, we'll start the class competition once again.  who will be the next 9-week winner???

review factoring.

today we reviewed each of our factoring methods.  you will take your "show me what you know..." tomorrow on factoring (MM1A2 f)!


homework: 
1st period: Review: Factoring WS
3rd & 4th period: complete Algebra Fun Sheet


all make-up work is due tomorrow!!!


congrats to 3rd period for winning the 9-week class competition!  tomorrow you will have your class party :)

gcf. grouping. x-factor. special products.

today we looked closer at factoring special products, and then spent the rest of the class period reviewing each of our factoring techniques: GCF, grouping, x-factor, and special products.  for the quiz on friday, you will need to be able to know when to use each one!


homework: Review: Factoring #6-12 (none for 1st period due to the PSAT)

x-factor.

today we continued factoring trinomials using the X-FACTOR!  we will practice this more tomorrow.


homework: notetaking guidebook p. 88-89 #16-24 (just factor!)

group them.

today we worked out of our notetaking guidebook as we looked at factoring by grouping.  we will be factoring tomorrow and all through next week!

homework: p. 102 (even only)

no quiz tomorrow!  we will have a big quiz next friday over factoring!!

greatest common factor.

the next two weeks we will be factoring polynomials.  factoring is a very important part of algebra! today we started factoring by GCF.


homework: GCF maze (front of worksheet)


thanks to all the people who stayed after school on friday to help decorate.  i'll put up a few of those pics this week!!

algebra fun sheet.

today we continued practicing multiplying polynomials.  we ended the class working on an algebra fun sheet: "why is a piece of gum like a sneeze?"


homework: finish worksheet!

multiply. multiply. multiply.

today we took notes on multiplying polynomials.  remember: multiply the numbers and add the exponents!  then make sure to combine like terms and put it in standard form.


homework: multiply polynomials and monomials (do first column only!)

add like terms.

today we took notes on like and unlike terms.  after that, we started adding polynomials!


homework: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials WS #2, 3, 5, 8, and 9

workbook.

today we started UNIT 2!  we took notes on polynomials and then worked in our new workbook!


homework: p. 61 #1-9 (write the polynomial in standard form, list the degree of the polynomial, and the leading coefficient.  for extra credit: write the name of the polynomial (monomial, binomial, trinomial) and list the constant.)

master those standards.

today you took the Re-Test for Unit 1, where you only tested the standards you did not master.  then for those standards you STILL have not mastered, you received a standards packet.  


homework:  do standards packet (it is due on wednesday!!)


tomorrow we start Unit 2!!!

you heard right...

...there is no homework tonight!  we took our Unit 1 Test today.  tomorrow you will be getting it back and making test corrections.


CONGRATS TO 1st PERIOD FOR WINNING THE CLASS COMPETITION THIS WEEK!!  (they won by 1 point!!!!!)

time to test.

for the last 6 weeks, we've been on Unit 1.  tomorrow it's time to put it all to the test!  


STUDY. STUDY. STUDY.


get a parent signature on the review!

time to review.

today you received your Unit 1 Review Packet.  we looked at quite a few of the standards today and will continue to do so tomorrow!


homework...
1st and 4th period:  MM1A1 f (sequences) and MM1A1 g (rate of change)
3rd period: MM1A1 e (interpret graphs) and MM1A1 f (sequences)


also, get a parent signature on your review packet!  and study, study, study!!!

switch 'em and put in "nots"

today we took our very last notes for Unit 1!  you need to know how to write the converse, inverse, and contrapositive of a conditional statement!


homework: CW: Logic worksheet


tomorrow we will start reviewing for our Unit 1 Test!

arithmetic or geometric.

today we continued working with sequences.  study for your quiz tomorrow!


HW: Straw Triangles (Sequences and Functions WS)


congratulations to 3rd period for winning the class competition for the week!  two weeks in a row!

2, 4, 6, 8...math is really great!

today we continued taking notes on sequences and looked more specifically at arithmetic and geometric sequences. 

HW: Sequences #7-11 (fill in the blanks, tell whether the function is arithmetic or geometric, write the rule/equation for the sequence, and find the 10th term in the sequence)

#12-18 (fill in the blanks.  for extra credit, write the rule for the sequence and find the 10th term in the sequence.)

sequence = function

today we took notes on sequences (MM1A1 f).  while you do your homework, make sure to look at your notes!



HW: Sequences #1-6 (for each sequence, write the first 6 terms of the sequence.)

interpret the graph.

today we focused on standard MM1A1 e.  we looked at graphs and tables and interpreted the data.


homework: Journey to the Bus Stop worksheet
be as detailed as possible.  the more creative, the more extra points you will receive!


also, study for your third "show me what you know..."  it will be over the 6 basic functions, characteristics of functions, interpreting graphs, and rate of change.


binder check tomorrow!!  check out ms. jeffries' homework site for the table of contents: mrs. jeffries' homework site 

stations.

today we worked in three different stations: 

1st station: rate of change MM1A1 g

2nd station: characteristics of functions MM1A1 d

3rd station: interpret graphs MM1A1 e

homework: finish rate of change worksheet & finish characteristics of functions worksheet

characteristics.

today we talked about the characteristics of functions...lots of  vocabulary (check the list on the right side...we covered most of those words today!)

HW: characteristics of functions 

(1st period: #3, 3rd period: you choose any three, 4th period: #3 and #4)

so far this week, 3rd period has the lead in the class competition.  1st and 4th...you better come to tutorial and do the weekly challenge problem to score some points!!

support day: transformations.

today we went over the quiz that you took friday (on transformations and the 6 basic functions).  we continued practicing transformations today: shifts, shrinks, stretches, and reflections.


homework: function transformation equations WS (on the back of Transformation Checklist)

***NOTEBOOK CHECK ON FRIDAY!!!***

make sure all of your papers are in order!

make your own functions.

on friday, we reviewed the six basic functions and transformations.  then you took your second "show me what you know..."  you will be getting those back on monday.

HW: Make Your Own Function Equations WS

for each function, you must give an example of vertical shift, stretch, shrink, reflection, and then a combination of a few of the transformations.

thanks to all the parents who came to Open House on Thursday.  it was great to meet you!

6 functions.

today in class you were introduced to the six basic functions: linear, absolute value, quadratic, cubic, square root, and rational.  don't forget to practice those arm motions!!! :)

HW: 6 basic functions

1. write each function equation.

2. sketch each graph

weekend with fiona.

hope you've had a great weekend!!!

homework:

1st and 3rd period: functions with fiona #3

4th period: no homework because you won the weekly class competition!

show me what you know...

tomorrow is the first quiz of the semester!!  quizzes in this class are called "show me what you know..."

if you do not score well on this first quiz, we are going to require that you attend one tutorial session next week.  we don't want to start the year off with a low quiz grade!

homework: function practice WS

STUDY FOR YOUR QUIZ!

congrats to 4th period for winning the first class competition of the semester!  you will get your free time and treats tomorrow!!

all over the place.

all week we've been doing functions.  but because of some classes being behind and others ahead, we have all different homework assignments tonight!

homework: 

1st period: Function Practice WS (front only!)

3rd period: HW: Group Work

1. How was your group experience today?

2. Do you like working in groups?  Explain. What are its advantages/disadvantages?

4th period: 1.7 Practice "You Choose 6"

come to tutorial tomorrow after school!  we will review the concepts from the week so you'll be ready for the first "show me what you know..." on Friday!

you choose six.

today we went over the homework from last night (HW: functions) and took notes on function notation (GPS: MM1A1 a).  it's just a new way to write equations.

homework: 1.7 Practice "You Choose 6"

in class we did #1, 4, 7, 10 (and #2, 5, 8, 11 in 3rd period).  for homework, you choose any 6 additional problems that you want to do.  don't forget: each problem has 3 answers since you have 3 inputs: x = -3, 0, 2

4th period homework:  we are a little behind in this class due to the assembly yesterday.  your homework is to complete HW: functions.

i missed you all in tutorial.  PLAN ON COMING TO TUTORIAL THURSDAY FOR DOUBLE POINTS FOR THE CLASS COMPETITION!

shopping cart.

today we reviewed solving equations.  we will continue practicing this tomorrow!


homework: bring your materials to class.  these are outlined on your syllabus.  on monday, we told you these were going to be due by friday!


materials: 
3 ring binder
3 dividers
120 page spiral bound notebook
loose-leaf paper
markers/colored pencils
ruler


extra credit: kleenex, hand sanitizer, pencils, and expo markers!

graph it.

today was a review day.  we reviewed plotting points and graphing on the coordinate plane (yes, you did lots of this in middle school!).


homework: complete "chart: graphing practice" and graph each of the lines.  either color them their designated color or label them by their color.

signatures and such.

today we continued talking about class procedures and expectations.

then we drew pictures/symbols on a square to represent our long term goals. these will go up on the Goal Wall in front of the classroom.

homework: parent signatures on welcome letter & honor code...now that's what i call an easy homework assignment :)

back to school, back to school.

welcome to a new school year here at druid hills high school!! we are excited to begin this year! today we went over the course syllabus and the class procedures and expectations.

parents, you should have 2 papers to sign: the syllabus and the honor code. these signatures are due on wednesday!

also, the syllabus lists the materials needed for the class. there will be a material check on friday. if you are not able to purchase these due to financial reasons, please contact me!

HW: Goals

1. write two goals for Math 1.

2. write two long term goals.

college and career day video!

happy summer break!

SCHOOL IS OUT!! hope you have a fun and safe summer! i will miss you all! stay tuned for a college and career day video from our last day of school.

3rd period...sorry, a little blurry because it was taken on my cell phone.

1st period...

college and career day on thursday.

the school year is winding down, and your projects are due in 2 days!

this thursday, we will be having a "College and Career Day" in the library where you will be showing off your project boards to your peers. please dress in professional attire, and make sure your project is COMPLETE. projects that are incomplete will not be displayed, and therefore will receive a zero.

the final project.

MATH FINAL EXAM PROJECT: COLLEGE AND CAREER DAY!

In this project, you will examine the use of mathematical concepts in a professional career. From your career choice, you will choose a college that would be a great choice to help you pursue this career. You will also interview or research a professional in this field.

Guidelines: Project will have 5 parts

1. Topic Selection DUE WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

a. Career ____________________________________________________

b. College ____________________________________________________

c. Name of individual for biography ____________________________________________________

2. Research (Wednesday, May 11 & Friday, May 13 in Library; Monday, May 16 after school in Lab 215C; Library is open before and after school)

a. Career

i. Career Facts

ii. Biography/Interview of professional

b. College

i. College Facts

ii. Why did you choose this college for your career?

3. Paper DUE THURSDAY, MAY 19 (3 -5 pages typed of the research you did in the Library. If there is plagiarism, your group will receive a zero. Use your own words!!)

a. College

b. Career

c. Connection between the College and Career

4. Tri-Fold Project Board DUE THURSDAY, MAY 19

a. College (Left-side)

b. Career (Right-side)

c. Connection between College and Career (Middle)

*Possible title: “Go to [college name ] for a career in [ career name ] !”

5. Presentation - College and Career Day on Thursday, May 19 in the Library!!!!

nearing the end.

today we took our LAST test of the semester (and the year)!!! UNIT 6 is finished!

tomorrow you will start the End-of-the-Year Project: College and Career Project. you will get more details tomorrow!

tomorrow!!!

tomorrow is the EOCT!

get a good night of sleep. eat a good breakfast. get ready to do some math!!!

USA TEST PREP!!!!!!!!

you have until midnight tonight to finish the USA TEST PREP PROJECT.

you were assigned this project ONE MONTH AGO. so NO excuses!!

EOCT is on Wednesday and Thursday! study, study, study!

a very full day.

the day started off with no power at school (thanks to the wind/storms last night). it ended with parent/teacher conferences (thanks to the parents and students who came and met with me) and the spring orchestra concert (so good!!).

homework: #4 Practice EOCT Worksheet (probability worksheet...great review!)

tomorrow is the last day in the lab.

1st period: Lab 215C

3rd period: Lab 117

i will also be staying after school in Lab 215C for you to work on USAtestprep. the BIG project is due on Monday!!

eeek....tornadoes!

hope you're staying safe tonight! lots of storm/tornado warnings.

stay inside. and do your homework!

homework: EOCT #6 worksheet (all multiple choice!)

also, work on usatestprep.com

see you tomorrow in class. we will be in the lab on Friday.

quadrilateral review.

review is the name of the game these days (since EOCT is so soon). today we reviewed all those lovely quadrilateral properties from UNIT 3. tomorrow we will be using those properties on the coordinate place.

homework: EOCT Practice #3 ...front and back

(you'l be getting EOCT Practice #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 on different days this week...in no particular order!)

and as always, you need to be doing usatestprep.com. your HUGE assignment is due next Monday...one week from today!!

computer assignment.

this weekend, you need to be working on usatestprep.com. everyone must finish one domain over the weekend (30 questions total: 10 beginner, 10 random, 10 domain test).

this assignment is due a week from monday. we will only be in the lab twice next week, so you must work on this at home.

hope you have a good weekend! happy easter!!!

11 school days until the EOCT.

the countdown has started!!! and the EOCT is coming up SO, SO, SOON! please try your best to be at school every day. you will miss a lot of vital information on the days you are out, and it will be hard to catch up.

tomorrow we will once again be going to the computer lab to work on USA Test Prep. we will work two days next week as well. whatever is not completed during these lab times needs to be completed at home or in the library after school. the USA Test Prep assignment is due May 2.

homework: MM1G1 b worksheet (find the distance between a point and a line)

pythagorean theorem.

Math 1B

the last 2 days we have been practicing the Pythagorean Theorem. here's a neat website to see the proof of where they came up with the formula: http://www.mathsisfun.com/pythagoras.html

homework: Pythagorean Theorem WS #1-10 (on this homework, you are finding the distance between two points. you are doing this by using the Pythagorean Theorem!)

back from spring break.

hope everyone had a great break! i haven't had the chance to see you/talk to you yet, since i had math training today and was not at school!

today you did test corrections on your UNIT 5 test. you hopefully learned from your mistakes, and can do better on the re-test tomorrow (which everyone will be taking). you will only re-test on the standards you did not master.

for the standards you do not master, you will be working on a standards packet! it is your goal to master each standard from this unit!

happy spring break!

during spring break, it would be a GREAT IDEA to get started on your USAtestprep.com project. (you received the sheet today in class.) for each domain (there are ten total), you have to do a 10 question beginner practice, 10 question random practice, and a 10 question domain test. these results will automatically be sent to me. your sheet that was given to you is to help you keep track of your progress!

instructions to help you get started on your USAtestprep.com project:

1. log on to usatestprep.com (school ID: druidhills)

*if you forget your username, please e-mail me at katie_m_koerten@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us and i can give it to you!*

2. when you are at the homescreen, click on the tab that says "EOCT Tests." at the drop down menu, select "Mathematics 1."

3. scroll down and click on the tab that says "Practice."

4. this is where you will select a domain. there are ten to choose from. once you select a domain, click on "10 Beginner," "10 Random," or "10 Domain Test." you will do each of these for each domain. *for extra credit, you can do the Games for each domain. click on the "Games" tab and choose which game you want to play!*

review time.

Math 1B

today we started reviewing for the UNIT 5 test that you are taking on Friday. make sure you are studying for this and working out these problems over and over from the review packet! we will continue reviewing tomorrow.

homework: do standard MM1A3 a (solving quadratics by factorization and square roots) and get a parent signature on the review!!

Math 1A

today we started reviewing for the Mid-Unit 2 Test that you will be taking on Friday.

homework: do #1-6 from standard MM1A2 c (performing operations with polynomials) and get a parent signature!

better finish usatestprep.

today we solved rational equations by using cross multiplication. tomorrow we will continue solving rational equations. on wednesday, we will start reviewing UNIT 5. TEST ON FRIDAY!

no homework UNLESS you did not finish the benchmark on usatestprep.com over the weekend...which is quite a few of you!

keep doing usatestprep.com

all week we have not had homework...BECAUSE you are supposed to be working on USAtestprep.com.

the benchmark test (code: RUJUFUZOTE) has to be completed by Sunday at midnight! if you have it finished by tomorrow at midnight, you will get 15 points added to your benchmark test.

usatestprep.com

Math 1B

your homework this weekend is to sign up for a username on usatestprep.com

instructions: go to usatestprep.com

click on "create a new account"

school id: druidhills

password: newton65

then fill out your own login information and personal information.

once you are logged in, select the tab that says "classes." then click +join a class.

choose me as your teacher, and then choose your class period.

YOU CAN START DOING THE PRE-TEST which must be completed by Friday. on the homescreen, look at the box with "student resources" and click "take a benchmark test" and enter this code: RUJUFUZOTE

big quiz tomorrow.

Math 1B

today we factored more. which means we have been factoring A LOT. which means tomorrow you will finally have a "show me what you know..." in order to show me what you know!!! i hope all of this practicing has made you experts!!!

homework: finish Factoring Trinomials WS

Math 1A

today we added and subtracted polynomials. we will continue practicing this tomorrow!

homework: choose any 3 problems from the back of the polynomial WS

CONGRATS to 3rd period for winning this week's class competition...by 2 points! ooohhh, close one this week!

can't get enough of factoring!

Math 1B

today we practiced factoring trinomials and also practiced solving them.

homework: multiple choice factoring trinomials #7-12 (omit #8)

***if you click on the website to the right on factoring, you can get more practice. if you print it out or write down the answers, i will give you extra credit!!!***

Math 1A

today we started standard MM1A2 c which involves adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing polynomials.

homework: #1-9 on 2.1 worksheet. make sure to write each polynomial in standard form, degree, and leading coefficient.

bingo.

Math 1B

today we played bingo to practice factoring trinomials. factoring takes practice, practice, practice!!!

Math 1A

today we played bingo to practice simplifying square roots. you all did a great job!

factor by grouping.

Math 1B

today we factored by grouping. you will have a "show me what you know..." tomorrow over factoring by GCF and factoring by grouping.

homework: Factoring by Grouping WS #1-24 (practice makes perfect!!)

Math 1A

today we practiced multiplying square roots (multiply inside stuff with inside stuff, and multiply outside stuff with outside stuff!).

homework: 4 board problems

congrats to 3rd period for winning this week's class competition!!! you'll be getting a treat tomorrow!

like those parentheses.

Math 1B

factoring is all about getting our polynomials into parentheses. we continued practicing this today. we went a step further by solving our polynomials after we factored them.

homework: Vertical Motion WS #2-4 (remember...set the equations = 0 and solve!)

Math 1A

today we practiced adding and subtracting radicals.

homework: Radical WS (you pick any six problems that you want to do!)

GCF.

Math 1B

today we practiced factoring out the GCF of polynomials. we will be factoring all week.

homework: Zero Product Property #10-18 (front) and #1-5 (back)

Math 1A

today we continued practicing simplifying radicals. no homework tonight :)

f(x) = g(x).

Math 1B

today we practiced solving equations of f(x) and g(x). you will have your first "show me what you know..." for UNIT 5 tomorrow. it will be over transformations, odd/even functions, and solving function equations. 1st period will not have their quiz until monday since they won the class competition for the 9 weeks! they will have a party during class tomorrow!! congrats!

homework: MM1A1 i Multiple Choice WS #1-5

Math 1A

today you finished doing test corrections and worked on mastering the standards you did not master on the test. tomorrow we will begin UNIT 2!

odd or even?

***i will give candy to the first 2 students who comment on this blog or e-mail me!***

Math 1B

today we took notes on odd and even functions. look back at your notes for help on your homework!

homework: Even and Odd Functions WS.

Math 1A

today you got your tests back and did your first "try, try, try again" (test corrections). if you did not finish it in class, you need to finish it for homework.

the start of something new.

Math 1B

today we started Unit 5! you got a new table of contents and a new standard checklist. we started out by reviewing functions from Unit 1 (the 6 basic functions, transformations, and characteristics of functions).

homework: Characteristics of Graphs WS (on the back of Review Transformations WS)

Math 1A

today you took the Unit 1 Test! tomorrow you will be getting those back and making test corrections.

end of it all.

Math 1B

on Friday, you took the Unit 4 Statistics Test. today we went over most missed questions, and then you did test corrections (try, try, try again!). then everyone received a standards packet with the standards they still need to master. this is due on wednesday!

homework: finish try, try, try again and do standards packet.

we will begin Unit 5 tomorrow!

Math 1A

today we finished reviewing for the Unit 1 Test. you will have your test tomorrow!

stat review.

Math 1B

today we started reviewing for our UNIT 4 test. quick update: we will be testing on Friday (not tomorrow!)

homework: completely finish standard MM1D3 a (the yellow standard) #1-25 from the review packet. also get a PARENT SIGNATURE on the review. this is also a homework grade.

Math 1A

today we practiced creating sequence rules (equations) from seeing a pattern of numbers. you all did great with that!

homework: you were given 3 sequence equations that were up on the board. you had to write a rule for each of them and find the 10th term of the sequence.

1) 4, 7, 11, __ , __ , __

2) -6, -12, -18, __ , __ , __

3) 5, 7, 9, __ , __ , __

still MAD.

Math 1B

we continued working with MAD (mean absolute deviation) today. we did lots and lots of practice! tomorrow we will review for the test!

homework: finish Mad Homework

Math 1A

today we started our last standard of UNIT 1...sequences!

homework: p. 187 #1-6

MAD.

hope everyone had a great weekend. wasn't it beautiful outside?? and aren't you glad you didn't have any homework over the weekend?!

Math 1B

today we began our last standard in UNIT 4...mean absolute deviation (or MAD, as we like to call it). we didn't get a chance to get too deep into the lesson, so you do not have homework tonight. we'll hit the ground running tomorrow, so be ready!

just a heads up...we will review statistics on wednesday, and then you will test on Thursday.

Math 1A

today we took notes on rate of change, and we practiced calculating slope.

homework: p. 28 #19-21, 25

mean problems.

Math 1B

today we worked with mean (average) and did word problems involving finding the mean.

homework: Mean Problems WS ...no pun intended :)

Math 1A

today we went over the homework and then spent the rest of the time working on basic math skills. no homework for you!

congrats to 3rd period for FINALLY winning the weekly class competition. it was reallllllly close. you will get a treat in class tomorrow!

comparing data.

Math 1B

today we practiced more with box-and-whisker plots. then we worked on comparing two data sets (comparing their spread of data, skew, etc.).

homework: Assessing Box-and-Whisker Plots (comparing two data sets.) you must write a paragraph comparing the two. write as much as you can!!

Math 1A

today we defined end behavior and maximum/minimum points for functions.

homework: Lesson Practice (multiple choice worksheet)

box-and-whisker.

Math 1B

today we reviewed all that statistics stuff you learned back in middle school...mean, median, mode, range, box-and-whisker plots.

homework: Box-and-Whisker Plot worksheet

Math 1A

we're moving right along on our UNIT 1 standards. we completed the first three, and we are now on the 4th...characteristics of functions. today we took notes on domain, range, zeros, y-intercepts, and intervals of increase/decrease.

homework: characteristics of functions WS #1-3

thanks to all the parents who came to parent-teacher conferences today! if you weren't able to come, please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns. you can e-mail me at katie_m_koerten@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us

happy valentine's day.

hope you've had a happy valentine's day!!!

Math 1B

today we talked about the statistics definitions that you all defined on Friday.

homework: last page of statistics packet (#6-11) which deals with biased samples and biased questions.

Math 1A

today we reviewed transformations and then quizzed at the end of the class. tomorrow we will be talking about characteristics of functions.

wrap it up.

Math 1B

lots to do as we wrap up probability and begin statistics...

1) you were given your grade print-outs with alternate assignments to make up failing grades. all make-up work for 4.5 grading period is due on Wednesday. all make-ups for quiz 1 and 2 have to be done by Friday.

2) if you did not master all your standards for probability, you need to complete the standards packet. this is due by Wednesday.

3) in class today, you should have completed the statistics worksheets (definitions + examples). if you did not, you need to finish this by Monday!

Math 1A

congrats on winning the class competition! no homework for you :)

improvement.

Math 1B

today we re-tested, and almost everyone improved their scores. way to go! those test grades will go into eSIS tomorrow, so you can get a more accurate idea of your grade in my class.

if you still did not master all the standards, you will need to complete the standards packet.

Math 1A

today we started transformations: vertical shifts, stretches, shrinks, and reflections.

HW: Matching Transformation WS

congrats to 2nd period for winning their first class competition!!! you will get your treat tomorrow!

retest tomorrow.

Math 1B

today we did our group presentations, which served as a review for probability. tomorrow you will re-test and we'll begin the second part of UNIT 4 (statistics!).

homework: study, study, study. the way you study for math is to work out problems. work through ALL the problems on your test. if you know how to work those out, you'll do great on the re-test.

Math 1A

today we finished our function collages. tomorrow we will start function transformations.

...unless we get snow tonight :)

refocusing on probability.

MATH 1B

since the Mid-UNIT 4 tests on probability were not very good, we are continuing to work on probability. we will re-test on thursday, so you need to be studying your review and test. i expect much better grades on thursday!

today in class you started working on your group presentations. each group received a task/standard that you will be teaching to the class tomorrow. you need to finish up your project for homework and have an idea of what you're teaching the class.

MATH 1A

today we started the function collages of all 6 of our basic functions. you will continue to work on these tomorrow. you can still bring in magazines for extra credit!!

Math 1B (1st and 3rd period):

we finished up expected value today, and then we began to review for our UNIT 4 mid-test on Friday!

homework: UNIT 4 Review Packet...#36-42 (standard MM1D2 d)

Math 1A (2nd period):

homework: on the linear functions worksheet, make a table for y = -x and y = 4x, and then graph the functions.

what's expected.

Math 1B (1st and 3rd period):

today we took notes on expected value (the long term average outcome of a given scenario).

MEMORIZE: O x P, then ADD. (outcome times probability...then add them all up!)

homework: Expected Value WS #1 and #2 only

Math 1A (2nd period):

tomorrow you will continue doing your group presentations. then we will move on to talking about our 6 basic functions.

there's a condition.

Math 1B: (1st and 3rd period)

today we learned about conditional probability --- "the probability of A, given B."

homework: GO #5 - we did the front in class, so you need to do the back (#1-7) for homework!

*for extra practice, check out the link on the right under "UNIT 4 extra practice"*

Math 1A: (2nd period)

today we worked on the functions with fiona tasks. no homework tonight, but be ready to work hard tomorrow!

thank you to the couple of students who came after school to decorate for valentine's day!!!

january is almost over.

on monday (tomorrow!!!), we will be decorating my class for february/valentines day. please stay after school to help out :) each student who comes will earn 2 stickers for his/her class!

Math 1B: no homework for the weekend

Math 1A: Functions with Fiona #1 (only do the front of the worksheet).

with or without replacement?

*Math 1B*

today we took notes on independent and dependent probabilities.

homework: G.O. #4 independent and dependent probabilities (look in your notes for help!!!)

*Math 1A*

today you took your first "show me what you know..." dealing with functions. after the quiz, we worked on WS: Function Equations.

homework: you need to look at #1 on the worksheet and rework the problem out, but change the cost per class from $5 to $8 and the initial membership fee from $25 to $50.

THANKS TO ALL THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS WHO CAME TO OPEN HOUSE :)

compound events.

Math 1B
we took notes on compound events and defined the words mutually exclusive and overlapping.

for homework, finish GO #3 and do p. 353 #1-4 in textbook. make sure to find the probability and tell whether it is mutually exclusive or overlapping.

for additional help, click on the site on the right dealing with mutually exclusive events.


Math 1A
we continued practicing function notation. tomorrow, you will have your first quiz over functions and function notation.

homework in textbook: p. 41 #2-6 even (each question has 3 answers that you must find!)

the weekend.

*Math 1B:

yesterday, 1st and 3rd period took their first quiz of the semester over multiplication counting principles, permutations, and combinations.

1st period does not have homework this weekend (they won the class competition for the week!!!)

3rd period: Animal Cracks Fun Sheet - Reviewing Combinations

*Math 1A:

2nd period: True/False Activating Strategy (dealing with functions)

back to school after our many snow days.

1st and 3rd period: today we reviewed permutations and worked on word problems involving them.

HW: Permutations Word Problems WS #1-12 (#12 is bonus!)

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2nd period: today was your first day in my class! we finally got everyone's schedules figured out!

HW: parent signature on parent letter

snow days.

happy snow day #3!!!! hope everyone has been safe and warm the last few days!

i didn't assign homework for you on friday, because on monday we were going to hit the ground running. now i'm regretting my decision!

if you are bored (which is very possible), click on some of the websites on the right to brush up on some math skills!

see you thursday! (maybe)

counting on you.

today we started UNIT 4 which is all about probability. we took notes on the basic counting principles (multiplication and addition principles) from standard MM1D1 a.

HW: p. 340 #1-9 (in your textbook!) use your notes and classwork if you need help!

this is our first official math homework of the semester. i hope you all get off to a GREAT start and all turn in your homework!!!

welcome back.

hope everyone had a great break! it was good to be back today and start a new semester!

you will have homework every night in this class, so check here if you ever forget what the homework is!

HW: Goals

1. Write two goals for Math 1B.

2. Write two long term goals.

please put thought into these answers!!