Friday, March 12, 2010

Let's Face it Graphing Quadratic Functions Stinks. So Why Do It?

Home Nugget # 6
Assigned on Friday March 12, 2010
Due on Monday March 15, 2010

In Algebra I text,

Page 483 # 13 - 15, 16, 18 - 21

Page 484 # 22 - 24

Thursday, March 11, 2010

What Other Insight Can We Derive From Graphs of Quadratic Functions?

Home Nugget #5
Assigned on Thursday March 11, 2010
Due on Friday March 12, 2010

In Algebra I text, you will conduct an independent study.

Read pages 480 - 482, looking for topics that seem to reveal further details about quadratic functions and their graphs.

Then, solve problems 1 - 9 on page 483.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Putting Our Ability to Graph Quadratic Functions to Practical Use

Home Nugget #4 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Wednesday March 10, 2010
Due on Thursday March 11, 2010

In Algebra I text,

Page 475 # 16 - 22

Page 476 # 28, 29, 31, 33, 36 - 38

Page 477 # 44 - 47

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Graphing Quadratic Functions by Hand Using Insights from In-Class Explorations

Home Nugget #3
Assigned on Tuesday March 9, 2010
Due on Wednesday March 10, 2010

Using graph paper that was provided to you,

In Algebra I text,

page 475 # 1 - 9

(Remember that the goal is to graph without the use of a graphing calculator based on such elements as the line of symmetry.)

Monday, March 8, 2010

First Day of the Fourth Marking Term

Home Nugget #2
Assigned on Monday March 8, 2010
Due on Tuesday March 9, 2010

From Practice Sheet labelled Chapter 8 Test Form 2C

All problems. Remember that while you should report solutions on the sheet itself, all work and supporting evidence for your answers should be included on separate paper. We are most interested in process, not only outcomes. Expect a summative assessment on chapter 8 later this week or early next.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

A Few Items Introducing the Fourth Marking Term

Dear Parents and Families,

At the following link you can find a document that I will share with students on Monday March 8 as they prepare to enter the 4th marking period of the school year.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ARO0EnlBvQCsZGNzenpnZ18yNDBkNmhzZ3BuZA&hl=en

I wish all students success in the days ahead.

N. Hodjat