Thursday, December 9, 2010

Friday, December 10

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 5.3 and Sec. 5.4, identifying four methods that can be employed when asked to solve a quadratic equation - graphing, factoring, completing the square, and quadratic formula. No HW for Monday, other than to begin preparing for your final exam.

Note: The Algebra 2 /Trig 1st Semester Exam Review Sheet has now been posted on my U-High webpage under "Algebra 2 w/ Trig" on the bottom of the left-hand column. http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/math/sondgeroth/biogroth.html

College Algebra - We Discussed Sec. 5.8, focusing on the Law of Cosines. HW for Monday - Complete pg. 324 #21-23 and pg. 331 #11-12. Be prepared to take an open notes quiz on Monday solving triangles (Right Triangle Trig, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, etc.)

Note: Updated information regarding the College Algebra group final is available thru the "Col Alg Exam Info" link located at the top of this page.

Frosh Geometry - We discussed Sec. 5.3, focusing on additional special segments of a triangle and their associated centers - medians/centroid and altitudes/orthocenter. HW for Monday - Complete the centers of a triangle worksheet that was distributed in class.

Note: If you have trouble creating the necessary sketch(es), you can download them from my U-High blog : www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/math/sondgeroth/biogroth.html

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