Exploring Similar Triangles as an Extension of Radical Expressions

Home Nugget #4
Assigned on Friday May 14, 2010
Due on Monday May 17, 2010

In Algebra I text,

Read lesson 10-6 on similar triangles for comprehension. Then, solve:

Page 563 # 7 - 21 odd, 22

Page 564 # 23 - 30

ALSO!

For lessons 10-4 and 10-5, I came up with Prime Time Problem (PTP) questions to determine not just whether you investigated each lesson, but whether you developed a deep understanding. Let's turn the tables. This weekend, I'd like you to:
1. Develop
2. Write out
3. Answer

five questions that are grounded in lesson 10-6 and are of the same caliber as the questions I designed for you. Those of you who take good class notes will be able to refer back to the questions I am referencing from lesson 10-4 and 10-5.

Preparing for an Assessment on Lessons 10-1 to 10-4

Home Nugget #3
Assigned on Thursday May 13, 2010
Due on Friday May 14, 2010

From Practice Sheet 10-1 # 1 - 9, 16 - 19, 25 - 27

From Study Guide/Prevention Sheet 10-2 # 5 - 7, 9 - 11, 13 - 17

Realizing That Radical Expressions Play A Role in All Kinds of Math Applications, Incluiding Distance Between Two Points

Home Nugget #2
Assigned on Monday May 10, 2010 (written on the board in my absence by Mr. MacLeod and re-emphasized by the substitute teacher)
Due on Thursday May 13, 2010 (students are taking the Math MCAS on Tues. and Wed.)

In Algebra I textbook,
Read/explore lesson 10-5 (pages 555-556)

Then, solve:
Page 557 # 11 - 20

Page 558 #24 - 32, 35, 37