Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How do we use deductive reasoning in Algebra and Geometry? HW: Study for your test tomorrow! Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we calculate the domain and range of a given function? HW: Find the domain of each function: f(x)=x^2+4 f(x)=x/(x^2-5x) Find the range of each function: f(x)=10-x^2 f(x)=x^2/(1-x^2 ) … [Read more...]
Daily Update for 9/17
Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How does deductive reasoning differ from inductive reasoning? HW: Finish worksheet on Deductive Reasoning begun in class. REMINDER: TEST on THURSDAY, September 19th! Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we use mathematical models to analyze data? HW: Prove that if n is a positive integer, then n^2+2n is either odd, or a multiple of 4. … [Read more...]
Assignments for the Weekend
Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How do we use inductive reasoning to make predictions and draw conclusions? HW: Finish worksheet on patterns and reasoning; Test on Thursday 9/19 Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: What are the algebra skills we need to review to be successful in Pre-Calculus? Review solving systems of equations. … [Read more...]
Class Updates for 9/11
Geometry AIM: How do we solve problems involving line segments? HW: Finish the worksheet we started in class. Questions #15-20 are extra, bonus questions. Pre-Calculus AIM: What is Pre-Calculus? We began going over the pre-assessment from the last couple days. … [Read more...]
9/10 — Classwork and Homework
Geometry: AIM: How do we define the terms that are the building blocks of geometry? Classwork: We defined the terms "point", "line", "plane", "collinear", and "coplanar" HW: Write down two examples each of points, lines, and planes that you see on your way to/from school. Pre-Calculus: AIM: What is Pre-Calculus? Classwork: We continued our group work on the review/pre-assessment, which we will start going over in class tomorrow. BOTH CLASSES: Make sure to bring in your signed contracts by Thursday, September 12th! … [Read more...]
Welcome Documents
Welcome back to the 2013-2014 School Year! I look forward to working with each and every one of you this year. As always, please email me at wilson@whsad.org if you have ANY questions. Below you will find the course descriptions and contracts for my Geometry and PreCalculus classes, as they will be distributed in class on Monday, September 9th. Make sure to return your signed contracts by Thursday, September 12th to receive full credit for your first homework assignment. My office hours will be every week during 8th period on Monday, 4th period on Tuesday, and by appointment. Additionally, any time I am in my room with the door open during 4th or 8th periods, you are welcome to come in! [gview … [Read more...]
Park Avenue Armory Youth Corps Applications Available!
Applications are now available for Park Avenue Armory Fall 2013 Youth Corps. You can download the application below, or pick up a copy from Ms. Wilson after September 10th. Please note, they are due by the morning of Wednesday, September 18th! If you would like Ms. Wilson to submit it for you, it must be turned into her by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 17th. If you need help with the 2nd essay question, see Ms. Wilson during her office hours during the first week of school. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Armory-Youth-Corps-Fall-2013-application.docx"] … [Read more...]
Fall Internships at Park Avenue Armory
Applications are now available for Park Avenue Armory Fall 2013 Youth Corps. You can download the application below, or pick up a copy from Ms. Wilson after September 10th. Please note, they are due by the morning of Wednesday, September 18th! If you would like Ms. Wilson to submit it for you, it must be turned into her by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 17th. If you need help with the 2nd essay question, see Ms. Wilson during her office hours during the first week of school. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Armory-Youth-Corps-Fall-2013-application.docx"] … [Read more...]
Geometry: Slope Review Homework!
The following questions in the green Regents book will help you review topics related to slope, parallel lines and perpendicular lines: Pg. 20 #17 Pg. 23 #31 Pg. 27 #14 Pg. 28 #18 Pg. 30 #25 Pg. 37 #22 Pg. 39 #27 Pg. 40 #36 Pg. 42 #10 Pg. 43 #14 Pg. 44 #24 Pg. 51 #14 Pg. 52 #19 Pg. 55 #34 … [Read more...]
Geometry Assignments for 5/13 and 5/14
We have only 18 class days left before Regents Week -- make sure you are IN CLASS every day, prepared with your Green Regents Exam Review Book! Homework assigned on Monday, May 13th: Pg. 7 #33 Pg. 13 #21 Pg. 22 #26 Pg. 23 #30 Pg. 30 #27 Homework assigned on Tuesday, May 14th: Pages 73 & 74 (all problems) … [Read more...]