Remember......'thou shalt not divide by zero'. Weird things can happen.
Here is what is going to happen at Oasis Academy this week in math!

Algebra 2 students will divide polynomials using long and synthetic division. The 'Remainder Theorem' is introduced to determine if one polynomial is a factor of another. We will  solve polynomial equations by factoring and graphing. Students will solve problems using the rational, irrational and imaginary root theorems. We are at the end of the 2nd nine-weeks. Students will be given a progress report on Monday and it will show any missing work that needs to be turned in and quizzes that need to be taken/retaken.  I will be giving the students the 1st Semester Practice Final. The fifty question 1st Semester Algebra 2 Final will be given on Tuesday 12/20 and Wednesday 12/21. The final is worth 20% of the students semester grade and should be taken seriously.

Geometry students will start the week by taking the Chapter 6 Practice Test and the Chapter 6 Test. We will start Chapter 7 by learning to write ratios and solving proportions. We are at the end of the 2nd nine-weeks. Students will be given a progress report on Monday and it will show any missing work that needs to be turned in and quizzes that need to be taken/retaken.  I will be giving the students the 1st Semester Practice Final. The fifty question 1st Semester Geometry Final will be given on Tuesday 12/20 and Wednesday 12/21. The final is worth 20% of the students semester grade and should be taken seriously.

They can't seem to ever get along.....

Here is what is happening in math during this very busy week at Oasis Academy.

Algebra 2 - We are going to finish our Chapter 5 Exam and test corrections on Monday. We  start Chapter 6 by classifying polynomials and finding cubic models. Students will analyze the factored form of a polynomial and write a polynomial function from its zeros. We will also divide polynomials using long and synthetic division.

Geometry - We will determine if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram. Students will use properties of diagonals of rhombuses and rectangles. We will verify and use properties of trapezoids and kites. Students will name coordinates of special figures by using their properties.

We won't  have to make a phone call this week. We will learn a way to memorize the quadratic equation using the tune to 'Pop Goes the Weasel'. Here is what's happening this week!

Algebra 2 - We are going to solve quadratic equations by 'completing the square'. Students will learn how to derive the 'quadratic equation' and then use it to solve equations. We take the Chapter 5 Practice Test on Wednesday and the Chapter 5 Test on Thursday.

Geometry  - Students will start by finishing the Chapter 5 Test. The nine-week project 'Design a Zoo' is due Tuesday. We will start Chapter 6 by defining and classifying special types of quadrilaterals. We will use relationships among sides and among angles of parallelograms. We will be able to determine whether a quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

Have you ever had an 'imaginary' friend?
We had some  this last week in Algebra 2. Here is what is going on this week in math.

Algebra 2 - This week we are going to be solving equations by completing the square and rewriting functions by completing the square. I gave all the students progress reports last week. They know of all the assignments they have missing or any quizzes or tests they need to retake.

Geometry - We have just finished Chapter 5. Students will take the Chapter 5 Practice Test on Monday and the Chapter 5 Test on Tuesday. Their 'Design a Zoo' project is due on November 29th. I gave all the students progress reports last week. They know of all the assignments they have missing or any quizzes or tests they need to retake.

I was always wondering where he was hiding!
Here is what is happening at Oasis Academy this week in mathematics.

Algebra 2 - We spent last week working with two different equations of quadratics. This week we will find common and binomial factors of quadratic expressions. We will solve quadratic equations by factoring and completing the square. We will also identify, add, subtract and multiply complex (imaginary) numbers.

Geometry - Last week we reviewed  how to find the area of several different polygons and shapes involving circles for our 'Design a Zoo' project. This week students will have a $2,000,000 budget and 1,000,000 square feet of land to build their zoo. We have to select animals and make sure their exhibits and buildings satisfy their space needs. We will also identify properties of perpendicular bisectors, angle bisectors, medians, and altitudes of triangles.  Students will be able to use inequalities involving angles and sides of triangles.

Is that for the main course or dessert? Math is always good!
Here is what we are doing in math this week. Dig in!

Algebra 2 - We are identifying quadratic functions and graphs. We will find maximums and minimum values of quadratic functions. We will learn how to use the vertex form of a quadratic function. We will find common and binomial factors of quadratic expressions..

Geometry - We will finish our Chapter 4 Tests and start our nine-week project 'Design a Zoo'. We will use properties of midsegments of triangles to solve problems. We will learn how to use properties of perpendicular  and angle bisectors. We will identify properties of perpendicular bisectors, angle bisectors, medians and altitudes of triangles.

It is always nice to have friends. Real friends that is....

 Here is what we are doing in math this week.

Algebra 2 students will finish Chapter 4 this week. We will start by representing translations, dilations, reflections and rotations with matrices. Students will take a Chapter 4 practice test on Tuesday. They will start their Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday and finish it on Thursday.

Geometry students will learn to use and apply properties of isosceles triangles. They will be able to prove triangles are congruent by using the Hypotenuse-Leg Theorem. We will identify congruent overlapping triangles and prove two triangles congruent by first proving two other triangles congruent. 

Mr. Martin and I are looking forward to seeing you this week for parent teacher conferences.