Learning Strategies 10/30/12

Goals
I can use descriptive language to describe a scene from Super Storm Sandy.
I can use my time effectively to maintain my grades in core classes.

Agenda
1.  Share your descriptive paragraph from last class.
2.  Activity: Describing a scene from a photograph
3.  Class work: Create a scene description.
4.  Independent Work Time

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/30/12

Goals
I can solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.

Agenda
1.  Problem of the day
2.  Check homework
3.  Video--animusic.com/pipedream
4.  Lesson: Simplifying Square Roots containing a negative number
5.  Lesson: Using the Quadratic Formula
6.  Assignment--Plug in the values of a, b, and c into the quadratic formula for each problem.  You do not have to solve for x. 


Practice: 

Algebra 2--Solving quadratics using the quadratic formula

Video:
Algebra 2--Solving quadratics using the quadratic formula

Text:

Algebra 2--Solving quadratics using the quadratic formula

Algebra 2 (Clark) 10/29/12

Goals
I can factor polynomials completely.

Agenda
1.  Problem of the day
2.  Review problems from last class (Solve by factoring)
3.  Lesson: Factoring Polynomials completely
4.  Assignment: Factoring Polynomials Completely
5.  Have a great weekend!

Miss class or need a refresher lesson?  Check out this video

Learning Strategies 10/26/12

Goals
I can increase my ability to use descriptive language in my writing.
I can use my time effectively to keep up with my grades in core classes.

Agenda
1.  Return descriptive language assignment from 10/24.
2.  Assignment: Descriptive Language activity 2
3.  Independent Work Time

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/26/12

Goals
I can perform operations of complex numbers and solve quadratic equations by factoring.

Agenda
1. Problem of the day
2. Check homework
3. Quiz study guide questions
4. Quadratics quiz
5. Homework: Simplifying Radicals

Here is a video lesson on simplifying square roots of non-perfect squares.

Read all about simplifying radicals at this link.  

Click this link to get some extra practice simplifying radicals.

Algebra 2 (Clark) 10/25/12

Goals
I can solve quadratic equations using factoring a greatest common factor and by factoring ax^2+bx+c.

Agenda
1.  Problems of the Day
2.  Check Homework
3.  Lesson: Solving quadratics by factoring
4.  Practice: Solving Quadratics By factoring

Miss Class or forget how to do this?  Check out this video

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/24/12

Goals
I can divide complex numbers.

Agenda
1.  Problelm of the Day
2.  Check Homework
3.  Notes: Divide Complex Numbers
4.  Assignment
5.  Unit 5 Quiz Study Guide

UNIT 5 QUIZ is FRIDAY 10/26!!

Practice dividing complex numbers: 

Algebra 2--Dividing Complex Numbers Practice

Read about dividing complex numbers:

Algebra 2--Dividing Complex Numbers Text

Watch a video about dividing complex numbers

Algebra 2--Dividing Complex Numbers Video

Use the

Learning Resources Page for UNIT D to help with studying.

Algebra 2 (Clark) 10/23/12

Goals
I can factor polynomials in the form ax^2 + bx + c

Agenda
1.  Problems of the Day: Solving equations and graphing
2.  Check Homework--Factoring a Greatest Common Factor  
   VIDEO:  Algebra 2--Factoring a GCF
3.  Lesson: Factoring ax^2 + bx + c
4.  Assignment

Read about this kind of math!!   Algebra 2--Factoring trinomials where a=1

Watch a video lesson!  Algebra 2--Factoring trinomials where a=1

Algebra 2 (Clark) 10/19/12

Goals
I can factor polynomials.

Agenda
1.  Problem of the day
2.  Finish Bingo
3.  Computer Quiz on Factoring
4. Factoring Lesson
5.  Self Monitor

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/22/12

Goals
I can add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers.

Agenda
1. Problem of the day
2. Check homework
3. Notes:  Operations of complex numbers

4. Homework (All; Due 10-24)

5. Exit slip

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/18/12

Goals
I can solve quadratic equations by factoring completely.

Agenda
1.  Problems of the Day (#14, 16, and 18 from 10/16 homework)
2.  Check Homework from last class
3.  Lesson: Solving quadratics by factoring completely
4.  Activity: BINGO
5.  Homework Assignment:  Complete all odd problems.  Due 10/22

Miss class or need a refresher lesson?  Check out this video

Algebra 2 (Clark) 10/17/12

Goals
I can multiply polynomials.

Agenda
1.  Problem of the Day
2.  Return Matrix Assessment
3.  Multiply Polynomials White Borard Lesson
4.  Multiply Polynomials BINGO
5.  Self-monitor

Having Trouble:  Watch this video  or Get extra practice

Learning Strategies 10/16/12

Goals
I can summarize materials that I read after taking notes in the margins.
I can use my work time appropriately to maintain grades in my core classes.

Agenda
1.  Activity/Practice: Taking notes in the margins
2.  Learning Strategies Grade Reports
3.  Independent Work Time

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/16/12

Goals
I can factor trinomials in the form ax^2 + bx + c

Agenda
1. Problem of the day
2. Check homework
3. Factoring notes and practice
4. Solve by factoring
5. Homework Assignment # 1-10 Due 10/18

Miss today's class?  Here is a video lesson over the today's notes.

Algebra 2--Factoring trinomials where a is not =1

Learning Strategies 10/10/12

Goals
I can summarize materials that are read to me using Cornell Notes
I can use my time effectively to maintain my grades in core classes.

Agenda
1.  Cornell Notes--Story
2.  Turn in Cornell Notes that you took in any other class (this was assigned to you 10/2 and you were reminded of the assignment and due date every A-day 10/2, 10/4, 10/8)
3.  Independent Work Time

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/10/12

Goals
I can solve quadratic equations by factoring

Agenda
1. Problem of the Day
2. Check Homework
3. Notes and Practice: Factoring quadratic trinomials
4. Notes and Practice: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
5. Assignment (30 minutes in class work time)

Algebra 2 (Clark) 10/9/12

Goals
I can perform operations with matrices.

Agenda
1. POD: Naming the dimensions of matrices and finding elements
2. Lesson: multiplying matrices
3. You Try: Multiplying Matrices
4. Exit Slip: Matrix writing prompt
5. THe Jars: Estimating and problem solving
6. Self-Monitoring

Learning Strategies 10/8/12

Goals
I can summarize materials that I hear using Cornell Notes.
I can use my time to keep up in my classwork.

Agenda
1. Cornell Notes activity and practice
2. Reminder about assignment due 10/10: You must take notes in any class using Cornell notes and bring them to share on 10/10.
3. Independent Work Time

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/8/12

Goals
I can multiply polynomials.

Agenda
1. POD
2. Check homework
3. Unit 2 exam results
4. BINGO - multiplying polynomials
5. Assignment--multiplying polynomials

** You may come in before school Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to correct your exam. You may also come after school Tuesday or Wednesday to correct your exams. Beyond these dates, there is not longer any opportunity to correct your Unit 2 exam.***

Algebra 2 (Clark) 10/5/12

Goals
I can analyze mistakes in sloving equations and correct them.
I can perform operations of matrices.

Agenda
1.  POD
2.  Finding math mistakes activity
3.  Correct my own mistakes
4.  Entering Matrices into the calculator and performing operations on matrices.
5.  Jar Activity--estimating and using logic
5.  Self-Monitoring

Learning Strategies 10/4/12

Goals
I can use Cornell Notes as a way to organize information and write accurate summaries.
I can use independet work time efficiently to keep up in my core content classes.

Agenda
1.  Cornell Notes Activity
2.  Agenda Check
3.  Independent Work Time
4.  Individual Conferences about grade

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/4/12

Goals
I can perform operations of matrices and solve systems using matrices.

Agenda
1.  POD
2.  Check Homework
3. Solving systems using matrices
4.  Matrix Review
5.  Matrix Exam

Algebra 2 (Clark) 10/3/12

Goals
I can graph solve problems involving linear functions.

Agenda
1..  POD
2.  Review Linear Concepts
3.  Exam: Linear Concepts
4.  Lesson: Multiplying Matrices
5.  Self-Monitoring

Mrs. Kerley's Algebra 2 10/2

Goals
I can perform operations on matrices and use them to solve systems of equations.

Agenda
1.  POD
2.  Exams--15 minutes work time
3.  Lesson: Matrix Operations
4.  Assignment-Matrix Operations


There will be a quiz Thursday 10/4 over matrix operations!

Algebra 2 (Clark) 10/1

Goals
I can perform operations of matrices.

Agenda
1.  POD
2.  Lesson: Matrices
3.  Matrices Practice
4.  Exit Slip: Matrices
5.  Self-Monitoring