Week of April 22, 2013

This week we will begin our unit on Polynomial & Rational Functions.  We will take a look at details of the graphs, finding solutions, describing end behavior, and operations on polynomial functions.  Students will also learn about various real-world applications of polynomials.

Tutoring is available after school for anyone who needs to retake quizzes or get extra help!  Please don't wait until the last minute...we're only a few weeks away from the end of the semester!

Week of April 15, 2013

This week, we will conclude our unit on quadratic functions.  Our focus for the next few days will be factoring.  We will be working in stations for students who need extra help solving using certain methods.  The methods we will be using are: graphing, completing the square, quadratic formula, and factoring.  There will be a quiz on Wednesday (4/17/13), so make sure you are prepared to solve all 4 ways.  Also, make sure that your flip chart is completely filled in with notes and examples!  Below you will find some graphic organizers to help you fill in your chart.

Remember to stop by for tutoring after school on Tuesdays/Thursdays!!

  Solving Quadratic Equations by mishi19

  Factoring-Box Method by mishi19

Week of April 8, 2013

Welcome back from Spring Break!  I hope you're refreshed and ready to finish out the rest of the school year.  This week we will jump back into our unit on modeling functions where we are now taking a closer look at quadratic functions.  We will be learning how to solve by graphing, factoring, completing the square, as well as by using the quadratic formula.  Students will also learn how to convert functions to standard form, factored form, and vertex form--recognizing that there are certain benefits for using each form.

PROGRESS REPORTS WENT OUT ON MONDAY, SO PLEASE HAVE THEM RETURNED SIGNED BEFORE FRIDAY!!!

Also, feel free to stop by after school for tutoring and to retake your quizzes!