Testing the Summative Assessment Waters with Chapter 5

Home Nugget #34
Assigned on Wednesday December 21, 2011
Due on Thursday December 22, 2011

This assignment counts for 10 points (in comparison to the 1 or 6 points that are normally counted) and is a very straightforward way to get a sense of where you stand in relation to chapter 5 content.

From sheet titled "Chapter 5 Test Form 2B" all problems. You will enter your solutions via the CPS clickers first thing tomorrow in class.

Applying Prior Knowledge About Linear Inequalities to Quadratic Inequalities

Home Nugget #33
Assigned on Tuesday December 20, 2011
Due on Wednesday December 21, 2011

In Algebra 2 text,

Page 298 # 1 - 10

AND expect the last assessment of term 2 on lessons

5-6 and 5-7 Using the Quadratic Formula and Discriminant and Applying the Vertex Form of the Quadratic Equation

Making Practical Use of the Vertex-Form for Quadratic Functions

Home Nugget #32
Assigned on Monday December 19, 2011
Due on Tuesday December 20, 2011

In Algebra 2 text,

Page 290 # 19, 20, 23 - 29

Page 291 # 33 - 35, 36

Meeting the Standard for Excellence that We Must Demand of Ourselves

Home Nugget #31
Assigned on Friday December 16, 2011
Due on Monday December 17, 2011

In Algebra 2 text,

Page 281 #19, 20, 25 - 30, 33

Please consider our most recent conversation about home nuggets and the general admission by students that we continue not to value them for the meaningful opportunities they are meant to be. I continue to maintain my stance that these lessons contribute to your overall understanding, general math confidence and from a practical vantage point, an improved grade.

Putting the Finishing Touches on the Term 2 Journal

Home Nugget #30
Assigned on Thursday December 15, 2011
Due on Friday December 16, 2011

The final three questions (8, 9 and 10) of the journal for the 2nd term are due tomorrow. Our approach to this particular journal has been a drastic departure from our previous attempt in that we tackled a handful of problems at a time and established separate due dates for them.

Given that these problems are the last of this set, expectations are high for a polished product.

Making the Executive Decision: How to Solve Quadratic Equations Now Rests with You!

Home Nugget #29
Assigned on Wednesday December 14, 2011
Due on Thursday December 15, 2011

Page 282 # 40 - 45 from Algebra 2 textbook (problems that ask you to choose which strategy to employ when solving quadratic equations)

ALSO

Journal questions 8, 9, and 10 are due this Friday December 16, 2011.

The Quadratic Formula Arrives as A Messiah for Solving Quadratic Equations

Home Nugget #28
Assigned on Tuesday December 13, 2011
Due on Wednesday December 14, 2011

In Algebra 2 text,

Page 281 # 1 - 9 odd, 10 - 12 all

AND

Journal Questions 8, 9 and 10 are due this Friday, December 16

Completing the Square to Solve Quadratic Equations

Home Nugget #27
Assigned on Monday December 12, 2011
Due on Tuesday December 13, 2011

In Algebra 2 text,

Page 273 # 34 - 40

From 5-3 Practice Sheet as many problems as you feel you need to practice factoring


ALSO

Journal Questions 8, 9 and 10 are due this Friday December 16, 2011

Redeeming Ourselves and Proving Capacity with Chapter 5 Content

Home Nugget #26
Assigned on Friday December 9, 2011
Due on Monday December 12, 2011

From Algebra 2 Textbook,

Page 267 # 1 - 22 (content from lessons 5-1 to 5-4)

Produce all work and solutions on the graph paper you were given in class on Friday. We will grade all 22 problems and count the lesson as a 40 point quiz. View this assessment as a chance at 'redemption' given the not-so fantastic results of Monday's quiz.

Gearing Up to Grade the Next Set of Journal Questions

Home Nugget #25
Assigned on Thursday December 8, 2011
Due on Friday December 9, 2011

Page 272 # 1 - 7 on completing the square

AND

Journal Questions 6, 7 and 8 are due tomorrow. You have had at least 5 days to work on these questions and we have high expectations for the answers you are crafting.

Using Your Own Discretion in Practicing Simplfying Expressions both Complex and Otherwise

Home Nugget #24
Assigned on Wednesday December 7, 2011
Due on Thursday December 8, 2011

From 5-4 Practice Sheet: as many problems as you feel you need after having taken today's in-class assessment on simplifying expressions. Solutions to the problems are on the reverse side of the sheet.

Simplifying Radical Expressions

Home Nugget #23
Assigned on Tuesday December 6, 2011
Due on Wednesday December 7, 2011

In Algebra 2 text,

Page 264 # 22 - 49

Be sure to check odd outcomes and be very diligent in finding even solutions.

ALSO

Questions 5, 6, 7 from Term 2 Math Journal are due Friday December 9, 2011

Tackling the Next Set of Journal Questions for Term 2

Home Nugget #22
Assigned on Monday December 5, 2011
Due on FRIDAY December 9, 2011

Journal Questions 5, 6 and 7 from 2nd Term Set

Grappling with Complex Numbers and Reflecting on Solving Quadratic Functions/Equations

Home Nugget #21
Assigned on Friday December 2, 2011
Due on Monday December 5, 2011

Expect/prepare for a substantive quiz on chapter 5-1 to 5-3

Then on page 303 # 11 - 19 and # 20 - 28

Finally Trying our Hand at Complex Numbers

Home Nugget #20
Assigned on Thursday December 1, 2011
Due on Friday December 2, 2011

In Algebra 2 textbook,

Read and take notes on pages 259 - 263.

Then, on page 264 solve # 1 - 12