January 28, 2010

B Day Thursday 1/28/10

Periods 1 and 2
Accelerated Algebra 1
Objective: Students will solve systems of equations using a matrix in order to solve real-world problems.
Following the warm up, Mrs. Dennard gave each student their final grade report for the 2nd quarter, and discussed progress and improvement strategies with each student. All assessments and assignments for the 2nd quarter are listed in this report.
If any students has failed both the 1st and 2nd Quarters, they MUST score at least a C for both the 3rd and 4th quarters to receive credit for this course. Remember this is a required course for high school graduation!
Students reviewed the properties of matrices, and practiced solving systems of equations manually and using the graphing calculator.
Homework Assignment: Chapter 7-4 p. 366-367, #9-15,18.

PLEASE be in the PHS uniform!!! and have your ID on a lanyard, and evident in front of you. Our classroom is warmer now, but if you'd like to wear a sweater in class, make sure it is uniform compliant. Bring your textbook, your loose-leaf binder and 2 sharpened pencils to class every day!

Period 3
Mathematical Studies International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Objective: Students will find gradient, and length and midpoint of line segments.
There was a brief discussion of a couple of homework questions. After the break, student conducted their seconf round of reviewing the last year's class papers.
Assignment: Complete Ex 5-2 in Oxford, pp 236-252, #10,11,12.

Next quiz - tomorrow on the large IA handout from the IB office. Why were points taken away from a few papers? What are the strong points noted in the sample papers?

Next IA due date: Peer Reviews will be on Tuesday, Feb.2 - make sure you have a current set of 2 copies to bring in on that day. You should have enough time to make any changes given your additional understanding from reading the previous classes papers. Let's produce an excellent set of papers! Remember - next year - the IB class of 2012 will see yours!!

I will read your next draft after you have incorporated (or not) comments from your peers. Make sure you show me the peer comments, and have a clean draft for me to read and discuss with you.
The Feb. 12 due date for the Final Draft will have to slip to Tuesday, Feb.16 due to school being closed on Friday the 12th and Monday the 15th.