REMINDER: All Ms. Wilson's math classes have tests on Thursday, October 24th! Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How do we solve for the exterior angle of a triangle? HW: Finish worksheet begun in class. Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Regents Prep (Period 3) AIM: How do we perform operations with irrational numbers? HW: Finish worksheet. Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we find rational zeros of a function using polynomial division? HW: Find the rational zeros of f(x)=2x^3-3x^2-4x+6 … [Read more...]
Daily Update for 10/21
Reminder -- ALL CLASSES have exams on Thursday, October 24th! Make sure you are on time to class! Geometry (Period 1 & 5) AIM: How do we solve problems involving isosceles triangles? HW: Worksheet on isosceles triangle problems; Constructions writing task due tomorrow. Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Regents Prep (Period 3) AIM: How do we multiply and divide radicals? HW: Worksheet A2.A.14 Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: What conclusions can we draw about the division of polynomial functions? HW: Finish worksheet on remainder and factor theorems. … [Read more...]
Assignments for the Weekend!
Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How do we describe the different types of triangles? HW: Constructions Writing Task due 10/22 Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Regents Prep (Period 3) AIM: How do we perform operations with radicals? HW: Questions 3-8 on worksheet Pre-Calculus AIM: How do we divide polynomials? HW: Worksheet! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Long-Division-of-Polynomials.docx"] … [Read more...]
Start off the 2nd Marking Period Right!
Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How can we prove that the angles of a triangle always sum to 180 degrees? HW: Constructions Writing Task due Tuesday, 10/22. Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Period 3) AIM: How do we simplify radical expressions? HW: Finish worksheet Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we use higher degree polynomial functions to model situations? … [Read more...]
Happy End of MP1!
It's the end of the first marking period -- Congratulations to so many students who worked so hard during these first five weeks of school! Have a great 3-day weekend, and come back on Tuesday ready to begin our next Unit! … [Read more...]
One Day More! (Thurs, 10/10)
Tomorrow is the last day of the First Marking Period! Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How do we construct a perpendicular line through a given point? HW: None -- Free night! Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Regents Prep (Period 3) AIM: How do we solve problems involving complex numbers? HW: Pages 6 & 7 of review packet. Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we model relationships with quadratic functions? HW: You are designing a fountain for a new park. If you want the water to reach a maximum height of 48 feet, with what initial velocity should each drop of water be launched into the air? … [Read more...]
The End is Near! (Of the Marking Period, That Is…..)
Geometry Personal Proof Projects are now LATE!!!! Each late day will result in a reduction of 17 points (one letter grades overall). Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How do we use what we know about parallel lines to construct them? HW: Quiz tomorrow on constructions Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Regents Prep (Period 3) AIM: How do we complete operations with complex numbers? HW: Quiz on imaginary and complex numbers tomorrow. Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we model relationships with quadratic functions? HW: Among all rectangles whose perimeter are 100 feet, find the dimensions of the one with the largest area. … [Read more...]
Daily Updates for 10/8
Reminder -- All make-up work and test corrections due TOMORROW!!! Geometry (Periods 1&5) AIM: How do we bisect segments and angles using only a compass and a straight edge? HW: Personal Proof Projects due tomorrow! Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Regents Prep (Period 3) AIM: How do we do operations with complex numbers? HW: Finish worksheet; quiz on complex numbers on Thursday. Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we model situations with linear functions? HW: Write an equation for the linear function f satisfying the given conditions. 1)f(-5)=-1 and f(2)=4 2)f(1)=2 and f(5)=7 3)f(-4)=0 and f(0)=2 … [Read more...]
First Day of the Last Week of the Marking Period!!
FOR ALL CLASSES: Test Corrections and Make-Up Work (and Geometry Projects!) are DUE on WEDNESDAY 10/9!!!!! Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How do we copy line segments and angles using only a compass and a straight edge? HW: Projects due on Wednesday! Algebra 2/Trig Repeaters (Period 3) AIM: How do we simplify imaginary numbers? HW: Test Corrections due Wednesday Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we model problems with functions? HW: A circle is inscribed inside of a square with side s. Find the area of the circle in terms of s. … [Read more...]
Study for your TEST tomorrow!
All Ms. Wilson's classes have tests on Thursday, October 2nd! Be Prepared! Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: What happens when we combine the inverse and converse of a conditional sentence? Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Prep (Period 3) AIM: How do we solve word problems with quadratics? Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we write a functional model to solve a problem? … [Read more...]