Tuesday, April 25, 2017

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I knew I was going to be in trouble when mom got to n + 9.......

We have a busy week at Oasis!

Algebra 2 - We have been reviewing some applied problems this week. We discussed the money, rate, distance, mixture ans solution problems. We have also spent two days taking the ACT Aspire exam.

Geometry - We have been learning how to use tangent lines, chords, arcs and inscribed angles with circles. We have also spent two days taking the ACT Aspire exam.


Sunday, April 16, 2017

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It is always nice to get a little help with things now and then.
Here is what is happening in math this week at Oasis Academy.

Algebra 2 - We are going to be identifying mathematical patterns and find a formula for the nth term of a sequence. Students will identify and generate arithmetic and geometric sequences.  We learn how to write and evaluate an arithmetic series.

Geometry - We start by finding the surface area of cones and pyramids. We will then find the volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids and cones. We will also find the surface area and volume of spheres.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

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This has to be that 'new math' they talk about. I was fortunate enough to go to the National Council of Teacher's of Mathematics convention held in San Antonio last week. I was able to collaborate with several of my peers from across the country (there were 7,000 in attendance) and enjoyed the classes offered. I want to thank Ms. Mackedon and Ms. Tisdale for letting me go. Here is what is happening at Oasis this week in math.

Algebra 2 -  Monday we did our Chapter 9 Test corrections. We we are graphing circles, ellipses and hyperbolas. Students will write equations of circles in standard form. We will identify mathematical patterns using sequence and series.

Geometry - We start the week by finishing the Chapter 10 Test and corrections. Students will recognize polyhedron and their parts, namely lines, points and planes. We will find the surface areas of prisms and cylinders.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

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You don't have to wait that long. We have tests coming up this week! Here is what is happening this week in math at Oasis Academy.

I will be at the National Council of Teacher's of Mathematics annual convention  held in San Antonio this Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Tisdale will be taking my classes.

Algebra 2 - We will be solving rational equations on Monday which will finish Chapter 9. Students will then take the Chapter 9 Practice Test and the Chapter 9 Test.

Geometry - Students will find the areas, sectors and segments of circles. We will use segments and area models to find probabilities of events. Students will then take the Chapter 10 Practice Test and the Chapter 10 Test.

Monday, March 20, 2017

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Reminds me of conferences coming up next Friday. It will be nice to see all of you! Hope you are enjoying Spring Break. Here is what we have planned for when you return.

Algebra 2 - Students will be start the week by simplifying rational expressions. We will learn how to add, subtract multiply and divide them. We will simplify complex fractions and learn they are not too 'complex'. We will learn how to solve rational equations.

Geometry - We will start by finding areas and perimeters of similar figures by using similarity ratios. We learn how to find areas of regular polygons and triangles using trigonometry. The Sine and Cosine Laws will be introduced. We then learn about the measure of central angles and arcs. We will be able to find areas of circles, sectors and segments of circles.

Friday, March 10, 2017

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He is going to have to go out and find that gene or a new doctor...

3rd quarter grades are due on Thursday morning. Any missing work needs to be turned in right away.

Algebra 2 -  Algebra 2 students are starting a new chapter this week on rational functions. They will learn about inverse and joint variation. We will graph inverse variations and their translations. Students will identify properties of rational functions and graph them. We will simplify, multiply and divide rational expressions.

Geometry - Geometry students are starting a new chapter this week on area. They will learn how to find areas of parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids and kites. We will find areas of regular polygons by using their apothem and radius. Students will find perimeters and areas of similar figures.

Sunday, March 5, 2017

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We all need a  little courage now and then.
Here is what is happening this week in math at Oasis.

Algebra 2 - Monday we are doing the test corrections for the Chapter 8 Test we took last Friday. We will then be working on the 3rd nine-week project. It is a project on students being geological engineers.

Geometry - Monday we are doing the test corrections for the Chapter 9 Test we took last Friday. We will then be working on the 3rd nine-week project. This project has students making art using geometric rotations and lines of symmetry we studied in Chapter 9.

The end of the nine-weeks is Thursday, March 16th. Students having any missing work, quizzes or tests to retake need to get this done soon.