Thinkin' Thursday

If you had the ability to change one physical rule about the universe, what would it be? Think about it! I would give humans wings.

Precalc

Today we went over equations of lines and their various forms. Remember, when deciphering word problems, find the key information and extract the points in disguise.

Notes:

P-3 class notes

HW:

HW #3 on your schedule

**Don't forget to study for the quiz tomorrow on P1-P3**

Algebra II

What happens when you cross an equation with an alligator? An inequality! Today we dove into solving inequalities and graphing them. Remember, "and" inequalities connect, and "or" inequalities go out.

***Reminder: Half period quiz on 1.2 and 1.3 tomorrow!***

HW:

***There is a change in the HW***

HWS#2 (page 10 - all of it)

p.45 #13-18, 20-30, 40-46, 50

Plane Geo

Today we entered the world of planes, lines, and points. We leared some good vocabulary and how to name these various geometric components.

HW:

Refer to your ch 1 schedule

Day 2, WE MADE IT!

Way to go everyone, we're two days in now, and still going strong! Before you know it, it'll be Friday.

Precal

Today we worked on the TI's and learned how to calculate intersections and set up a window. If you forget how to do something, feel free to shoot me an email asking for help! mrfritz23@gmail.com

HW:

HW#2 from the schedule

Algebra II:

Today, we looked a little more at order of operations as well as how to set up and solve equations. Make sure you take your time and go step by step.

HW:

HW #2 from the schedule **Don't forget that HWS#1 is page 7.

Plane Geo:

Today we discovered the magic of the coordinate plane. By using equations and ordered pairs, we can discover graphs and relationships between points.

HW:

HW #2 from the schedule

Welcome Back!

Congratulations everyone on getting through day one of school! The air is teeming with excitment over all of the valuable knowledge that awaits you.

***All Classes!***

Part of your first homework assignment is to fill out a survey telling me a little bit about yourself. Just click this link -** survey **- and you'll be whisked away into cyberpace!

Precalc

Today we discussed the Cartesian Plane and the many wonders that it holds. We reviewed some important formulas such as the midpoint and distance formula, and discussed the equations of a circle. Below are links for the course syllabus, the chapter P schedule, and a copy of today's class notes.

Homework:

p.8-11 # 9-14 all, 16-20 even, 45-60 multiples of 3, 68-80 even, 86

Syllabus

P Chapter Schedule

Day 1 notes

Algebra II

Today we scratched the surface and worked on some review order of operations. Don't forget PEMDAS! In case you loose your syllabus, there's a copy posted below. Also, take note of the homework assignment change!

Homework:

p.14-15 # 15-36 all, 38-46 even

Online survey

Syllabus

Plane Geo

Today we took it easy and went over course outlines. If you didn't finish the survey during class, then do that for homework (the link is in the beginning of the post). Also, make sure you complete that textbook worksheet for tomorrow. If you happen to lose the syllabus or Chapter 1 schedule, it's posted below. Have a good day!

Syllabus

Chapter 1 schedule

Help with inverse funtions (Algebra II)

Hey everybody, if you're struggling with with these inverse functions, here's a good video of some dude explaining them a little bit. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or need extra help. (mrfritz23@gmail.com)

Inverse functions video

Wednesday

Hello all! Today's a great day for outdoor homework! Studies show people think better when they breathe fresh air and are in the sunlight.

Algebra II
In case you wanted to see the solutions to last night's homework, they are here:

4/7 HW Solutions

**Tonight's homework: please print out the "4/8 HW Sheet" and complete it, and bring in your answers tomorrow. If you cannot print them, then rewrite the problems on a separate sheet of paper and work them out on it.

4/8 HW Sheet

- If this word document isn't working for you, try this one: 4/8 HW sheet.pdf

Random Brain Teaser:

A newly married couple recently bought a cottage in a small mountainous village in Vermont. While they were there, the power went out due to a storm, and there was no sign of an early recovery. So they decided to stay at the husband's parent's house until they received power again. Now, the town where the cottage is was so small that the news of the power outage wouldn't be covered in the news, and they were so new to the neighborhood that they didn't have any contacts in the town or even the phone number of the local police department. How then, from the husband's parent's house could they discover when the power was back on in the cottage? (Hint: This brainteaser predates the internet)

Think you know the answer? Leave a comment!

French Fry Friday

It's a good day, a Fri-day!  Free up some time to eat French fries with a friend.

Precalc

Today we reviewed a little of 5.4-5.5 and then took a quiz on said material.  This weekend, bue sure to review for Tuesday's test, and bring questions for Monday!

Notes:

5.5 - Day 2 (From Thursday)

Homework:

Textbook: pp455-456 #'s 4, 6, 19, 23, 24, 32, 34, 35, 40, 47 

Problems not in textbook:

  Suppose A = sin(x) and B = cos(x), and x is in QI.

      Find the following in terms of A & B:

          ex) sin(2x) = 2sin(x)cos(x) = 2AB

      

          1) sin(x/2)     2) cos(2x)     3) sin(3x)-sin(x)

**If you are stuck or want to check over your work, Mr. Hurley has been nice enough to provide solutions for you here.  (For real this time!)

An exciting day for Scientists...

Sometime today around 9AM EST, Dr. Phillip Rosenguard, head of reanimatory bilogical research at Harvard University became the first successful scientist to reanimate a deceased human being.  Some fear that Mary Shelly's depiction of such an event will come true, and this human brought back to life, whom Rosenguard has named Odan (Once Dead, Alive Now) will destroy his maker as well as regular townsfolk.  Dr. Rosenguard assures others though that Odan is a friendly creation, however.  "[Odan] wouldn't hurt a fly, literally.  He's even careful not to step on ants."

Precalc

Today we covered double and half angle identities. (Section 5.5)  Don't forget to consider the quadrant of u/2 when solving you equations!

Notes:

5.4 - Day 2 (In case you were absent yesterday)

5.5 - Day 1

Homework:

HW #3 - p451 #2-26 even; #34-38 even; #46,48

*You all have been working hard, so I thought I'd give you the solutions to tonights homework to make your load a little lighter:  HW 3 Solutions