8/30 Assignment#1-Get copies of class rules signed for return tomorrow(8/31). Also complete inspection of texts distributed today.

8/31 Assignment#2-Review Ch1. This is a review of material covered in 7th grade (or prior). We'll go over any questions on this material tomorrow, with a test on it Friday (9/2).

9/1 Assignment#3-Review Ch1 Summary(p.35), and sample Chapter Test(p.36). These will put you in pretty good shape for the Ch1 test tomorrow.

9/2 Assignment#4-Read Sec2.1(Number Lines) & 2.2(Addition on the Number Line) p.39-43.

9/6 #5 Read through Sec.2.8 (p.63).

9/7 #6 Ch.2 Review - p.67 (Chapter Review) and p.68 (Chapter Test) for Ch2 test tomorrow. As you've seen, Chapters 1 and 2 have been an in-depth review of material learned in prior classes: The Language of Algebra and Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers, respectively.

9/12 (Posted 9/13) Review p.67 & 68 (again) for Ch2 test on 9/13.

9/13 Read p.71 & 72 (Sec.3-1 - Multiplying Raqtional Numbers). On p.73 probs#18-52(E) - 18 probs.

9/14 #9 p.75, #14-38(E) - 13 probs - Sec.3.2, and complete "interval" handout sheet.

9/15 #10 p.78, #34-62(E) - 15 probs  (Dividing Rational Numbers)

9/16 #11 p.81, #30-44(E) - 8 probs (Sec.3.4 solv eqns w/mult) and p.84, #52-64(E) - 7 probs (Sec.3.5 solv eqns w/div)

9/19 #12 TRP110, #2-32(E) - 16 probs - (Sec.3.7 - Solving Equations w/more than one operation). No school tomorrow (9/20) :).

9/21 #13 TRP110, #1-31(ODD) - 16 probs. Sorry no class today due to presentation by Pallotti HS.

9/22 #14 p.94, #8-36(E) - 15 probs. Quiz Fri (9/23) - Sec.3.4-3.8.

9/23 N0 homework.

9/26 #15 On handout sheet (Distr Prop/Simpl Expressions) do all odd nos (1-31) - 16 probs.

9/27 #16 p.97, #10-26(E) - 9 probs - Sec.3.9 (Consec integer probs)

9/28 #17 On handout sheet (p.2), do all 6 consecutive integer probs (Sec.3.9). Sorry we were only able to meet as a class for about 10 minutes today due to the presentation by Ryken HS.

9/29 NO homework (over 1/2 the class "shadowing" today).

9/30 #18 On handout sheet (p.3), do all 6 consecutive integer probs (Sec.3.9) .

10/3 #19 p.100-101 #2-22(E) - 11 word probs (Sec.3.10 Problem Solving: More Than One Operation). 

10/4 #20 Review for Ch3 test on Wed. (10/5). The 7-page handout you received today is a collection of problems similar in content and format to those found on a typical HSPT. They are for your independent study at your own pace. The first 3 or 4 pages contain probs you may recall from 7th grade. We can go over any of the probs you may find difficult during the last few minutes of any class. Moreover, I'll be glad to work with you (singly or as a group) on any of the probs during lunch/recess periods. The HSPT is scheduled for Nov.30 (just under two months from now) at our school.

10/5 #21 p.110, #26-56(E) - 16 probs - (Sec.4.1 Comparing Numbers).

10/6 #22 p.118, #18-26(E) - 5 probs - (Sec.4.4 - Solving Inequalities w/ Multiplicatiom), and

              p.120, #8-20(E) - 7 probs - (Sec.4.5 - Solving Inequalities w/ Division.

10/7 #23 Work on the 7-page handout package you received on 10/4.

10/12 #24 Continue to work on The 7-page handout package - concentrate on p.6.

10/13 #25 On worksheet handed out today, do all even-numbered problems - total 10 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations.  

10/14 #26 On worksheet (see 10/13) do all odd-numbered problems - total 10 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations.

10/17 #27 p.342, #14-22(E) - 5 probs - Solve Systems of Equations by Graphing.

10/18 #28 p.531, #9-16 (all) - 8 probs - Write linear equations in Slope-Intercept form.

10/19 #29 p.358, #2-12(E) - 6 probs - Sec.11.6 Problem Solving Using Systems of Equations. Quiz tomorrow on graphing linear equations.

10/20 #30 p.359, #14-22(E) - 5 probs - Sec.11.6.

10/21 #31 Make sure previous HW assignments are up to date and review quiz returned today for a similar quiz on Monday (10/24).

10/24 #32 Read/study p.137-138, and p.138-139, #2-36(E) - 18 probs - Sec.5.1 Polynomials.

10/25 #33 From the Slope-Intercept Form worksheet which we did today in class, graph the even-numbered equations.

10/26 #34 p.139, #22-52(E) - 16 probs - Sec.5.1 Polynomials (degree).

10/27 #35 p.139, #44-80(E) - 19 probs - Sec.5.1 Polynomials (degree & arrange by power of x). Re-take of quiz on graphing systems of linear equations tomorrow.

10/28 No specific HW assignment.

10/31 #36 p.141, #2-28(E) - 14 probs - Sec.5.2 Adding Polynomials.

11/1 #37 p.145, #26-44(E) Sec.5.3 Subtracting Polynomials, and p.147, #22-40(E) Sec5.4 Multiplying Monomials - 10 probs ea. - total 20 probs.

11/2 #38 Review Sec.5.1-5.5 for test on Thursday (11/3).

11/3 No specific HW assignment.

11/4 #39 p.155, #30-48(E) - 10 probs - Sec.5.6 Multiply Polynomials by Monomials.

11/7 #40 p.158, #40-68(E) - 15 probs - Sec.5.7 Multiplying Polynomials.

11/8 #41 Be sure to complete previous assignment (#40).

11/9 No specific HW assignment. Today in class we covered Sec.5.8 Squares of Binomials and Sec.5.9 Product of a Sum and a Difference. We also addressed several questions from the "7 page packet" of sample HSPT questions related to what we've been doing recently with polynomials.

11/10 No specific HW assignment. Today in class we went into the remaining portions of the "7 page packet". Several students expressed interest in coming in during lunch/recess to go further on this packet, so I said I would be available at that time. I waited, but no one showed up, so I must assume all were satisfied that we had covered everything they were interested in. Therefore, on Monday we will pick up where we left off in the text at Sec.5.8 & 5.9.

11/14 #42 TRP158, #2-30(E) - 15 probs - Practice Sec5.7 Mulyiplying Polynomials.

11/15 #43 p.166-167, #8-20(E) - 7 probs - Sec.5.10 Problem Solving: Uniform Motion.

11/16 No specific HW assignment. However, you are to finish assignment #43, and you are reminded of the test tomorrow on Sec.5.6-5.9.

11/17 #44 Finish all 10 probs on TRP161 Sec.5.10 Problem Solving: Uniform Motion.

11/20 No specific HW assignment.

11/21 #45 p.175, #18-48(E) - 16 probs - Sec.6.1 Factors.

11/22 No specific assignment. Tomorrow we'll go over the Uniform Motion probs on today's quiz. Then, time permitting, we'll go over HW assignment #45.

11/28 #46 p.177, #14-42(E) - 15 probs - Sec.6.2 Greatest Common Factor.

11/29 No specific HW assignment. Get a good night's sleep, so you're alert for the HSPT tomorrow. Take your time, concentrate, leave no questions unanswered, and I'm sure you'll do very well.

11/30 No specific HW assignment. Rest your brain after that HSPT today!

12/1 #47 p.179, #32-62(E) - 16 probs - Sec.6.3 Factoring Using the Distributive Property.

12/5 #48 p.183, #16-34(E) - 10 probs - SEC.6.4 Factoring the Difference of Squares.

12/6 #49 p.187, #26-48(E) - 12 probs - Sec.6.5 Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials.

12/7 #50 On TRP181, handed out today in class, do all even nos. - 15 probs - Sec.6.5 practice Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials.  Reminder: The HW quiz returned to you today should serve as a reminder that HW is to be taken seriously, and done when it is assigned.

12/8 #51 TRP182, all odd nos. - 15 probs - Sec.6.3-6.5 Factoring. We'll go over this assignment tomorrow, in preparation for a test on Sec.6.1-6.5 on Monday (12/12).

12/9 No specific HW assignment. Review Ch.6 material to date for test on Monday (12/12).

12/12 #52 Read p.188-189 Sec.6-6 Solving Equations in Factored Form.

12/13 No specific HW assignment. The test taken yesterday was returned today, and after spending the entire class today going over it in detail, we'll look at more factoring through Sec.6.5 before moving on to Sec.6.6 and beyond.

12/14 #53 p.527, #17 through 26 (all 10 probs) Factoring Polynomials of the types in Sec..6.1-6.5.

12/15 #54 p.527, #27 through 30, 46,47,49,52,56,and 59 - 10 probs - Factoring various polynomials.

12/16 #55 p.205, #2-24(E) - 12 probs - Sec.7.1 Factoring x²+bx+c (c>0). We skipped Sec.6.6-6.8 temporarily. (Rest assured that we will go back and cover those sections.) We will have a test on sections 6.1 through 6.5 on Tuesday (6/20), since Monday will probably be a bit chaotic with band lessons, band practice for the performance at 1:30, and who knows what else.

1/3 #56 - WELCOME BACK. HAPPY NEW YEAR - p.189, #20-38(E) - 10 probs - Sec.6.6 Solving Equations in Factored Form.

1/4 #57 p.191, #28-46(E) - 10 probs - Sec.6.7 Solving Equations by Factoring.

1/5 Unfortunately, the "brief" quiz taken today took the entire period! Be sure HW assignment #57 is completed.

1/6 #58 The two-sided TRP handed out today is a practice sheet for Sec.6.6 and 6.7. On TRP 183, #12-24(E), and TRP 184, #2-16(E)     total 15 probs.

1/9 #59 TRP184, #1-15(Odd), and #18, 19, and 20 - 10 probs.

1/10 No specific HW assignment. Review for test on Sec.6.3-6.7 on Wed. (1/11).

1/12 #60 There was no HW assignment last night. Today's assignment is on p.194-195, #2-16(E) - 8 probs - Sec.6.8 Problem Solving; Velocity and Area Problems.

1/13 #61 In class we examined some of the characteristics of the graphs of quadratics. For this exercise (not officially an assignment) students will choose a quadratic and graph it on the graph paper handed out in class.

1/17 #62 It was disappointing that not one student indicated that he/she had attempted to graph a quadratic as was suggested last Friday. Today's assignment is on p.205, #14-38(E) - 13 probs - Sec.7.1 Factoring x²+bx+c, where c>0.

1/18 #63 p.209, #18-36(E) - 10 probs - Sec.7.2 Factoring x²+bx +c, where c<0. Also review for CH6 test tomorrow.

1/19 #64 p.209, #38-48(E) - 6 probs - Sec.7.2.

1/20 We went over yesterday's test in detail. Be sure to get them signed and turn in for the extra point. No homework this weekend.

1/23 #65 p.211, #18-36(E) - 10 probs - Sec.7.3 Factor by Grouping.

1/24 #66 p.215, #16-34(E) - 10 probs - Sec.7.4 Factoring ax²+bx+c.

1/25 On Practice Sheets handed out in class today, it is strongly suggested that the following problems be done in preparation for a test on Friday (1/27). We will go over them in class tomorrow. On TRP201, #12,15,18,21,24,27; TRP202, #12,15,18,21,24,27;         TRP203,#16,18,20,22,24; TRP204, #19,22,25,28. Total of 21 probs looks like a lot, but many are what we've come to know as "sight gags".

1/26 No specific HW assignment. Review for test on Sec.7.1-7.4 to be given tomorrow (1/27).

1/27 No specific HW assignment. With the extra time allowed at lunch/recess everyone got through the test today. We'll get back to more factoring on Monday.

1/30 #67 On TRP206 (handed out in class today) do the problems in the LEFT HAND COLUMN of the sheet, beginning with #1 and ending with #27 - a total of 11 probs.

1/31 #68 Complete the remaining probs on TRP206 (begun in class today) - 18 total probs - Sec.7.5 Summary of Factoring.

2/1 #69 p.221, #14-38(E) - 13 probs - Sec.7.6 Solving Equations by Factoring.

2/2 Student Appreciation Day - No HW assignment.

2/3 #70 p.223, #10-26(E) - 9 probs - Sec.7.7 Problem Solving: Consecutive Integer Problems.

2/6 #71 All 6 of the consecutive integer problems on the sheet handed out today ("Page 6"). Correction: #71 should read "Page 5".

2/7 #72 Review Consecutive Integer probs Sec.7.7 for short (15 minutes) quiz tomorrow.

2/8 #73 p.226-227, #2-10(E) - 5 probs - Sec.7.8 Problem Solving: Area. Also complete Consecutive Integer worksheet handed out today.

2/9 #74 After a week of consecutive integers and related problems, and two failed attempts at a quiz on same, we'll have a quiz for grade tomorrow on the same subject. Tonight take the opportunity to review this material again.

2/10 #75 p.229, #2-32(E) - 16 probs - CH7 Review - TURN IN MON.(2/13).

2/13 (Posted 2/14) TRP210 all 28 probs - Cumulative Review through Sec.7.8. If not completed in class, complete for HW.

2/14 #76 Since we went over TRP210 in class today, they will be completed for HW and turned in tomorrow. Progress reports are due this Friday, so we'll have a Ch7 test on Thursday (2/16).

2/15 #77 Review for Ch7 test tomorrow.

2/16 #78 Read p.233-237 - Sec.8.1 Ratio and 8.2 Proportion.

2/17 #79 p.238,#2-24(E) - 12 probs - Sec.8.2 Proportion.

2/21 #80 p.238,#26-32(E) - 4 probs - Sec.8.2 Proportion.

2/22 #81 p.241,#20-42(E) - 12 probs - Sec.8.3 Meaning of Percent.

2/23 #82 Complete 13 probs on "flashback" page handed out today, related to Sec.8.3 - Percent.

2/24 No specific HW assignment.

2/27 #83 p.246, #2-30(E) - 15 probs - Sec.8.4 Dividing Monomials. We'll go over these problems and others tomorrow in class, and have a test on Sec.8.1-8.4 on Wednesday (2/29).

2/28 No specific HW assignment. Review for test tomorrow on Sec.8.1-8.4 - ratio, proportion, percent, and dividing monomials.

2/29 #84 Read p.247-248 - Sec.8.5 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions.

3/1 No specific HW assignment.

3/2 #85 p.248, #6-20(E) - 8 probs - Sec.8.5.

3/5 #86 p.249, #28-46(E) - 10 probs - Sec.8.5. NOTE: Today's HW quiz should serve as a reminder that it is essential that HW be done when assigned.

3/6 (POSTED EARLY AM 3/8 to keep record complete.) #87 p.254, #26-50(E) - 13 probs - Sec.8.6 Multiplying Algebraic Fractions. HW quiz today reinforces yesterday's advice!

3/7 (POSTED EARLY AM 3/8 to keep record complete.) #88 Review for test tomorrow (3/8) on Sec.8.1-8.6.

3/8 #89 Read p.255-256 Sec.8.7 Dividing Algebraic Fractions.

3/9 NO HW!

3/12 #90 p.257, #32-52(E) - 11 probs -Sec.8.7. These were begun in class today. Have a safe field trip tomorrow, and we'll go over these probs on Wed.

3/13 NO HW.

3/14 #91 Review for Test on Thursday (3/15) on Sec.8.6-8.7 (Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Fractions).

3/15 #92 Study p.259-260 Sec.8.8 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions with Like Denominators.

3/16 #93 p.261, #36-58(E) - 12 probs - Sec.8.8.

3/19 WELCOME TO THE 4TH QUARTER. #94 P.264, #2-36(E) - 18 PROBS - Sec.8.9 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions with Unlike Denominators.

3/20 #95 p.264, #1-16(All) - 16 probs - ADD the fractions shown in each problem. (Sec.8.9).

3/21 #96 Review for quiz tomorrow on Sec.8.8 & 8.9.

3/22 #97 Due to mechanical problems beyond my control (couldn't get the copy machine to cooperate) the quiz planned for today did not materialize. Today you received a two-sided practice sheet -TRP 232 & 233 - on those sections. From the even-numbered problems on those pages, 10 will appear on a quiz tomorrow.

3/23 NO HW. Terra Nova testing begins Monday. Don't be late and remember - DON'T LEAVE ANY QUESTIONS UNANSWERED.

3/26-27 NO HW due to Terra Nova testing.

3/28 #98 TRP232, #15-23(ODD), and TRP233, #11-19(ODD) - total 10 probs. We will review these sections 8.8 & 8.9 in class the next two days and have a test on them on Monday (4/2). (No lunch/recess sessions either day, since the session requested by students today was attended by no one.)

3/29 We will complete the review of TRP232 & TRP233 tomorrow in preparation for the test on these two sections on Monday (4/2).

3/30 #99 Review for test on Sec.8.8-8.9 on Mon.(4/2).

4/2 #100 Review p.267-268 for Ch8 test on Wednesday (4/4).

4/16 School was closed 4/3 for elections, and following the CH8 test on 4/4 no HW was assigned. There were too few in attendance on 4/5 to conduct a normal class, consequently no HW was assigned. Now that we're back from the Easter recess, we'll resume a more normal pattern beginning today with assignment #101, p.285, #2-28(E) - 14 probs - Sec.9.4 Finding Equqtions from Relations. 

4/17 #102 Review p.308-309 "Sharpen Your Skills".

4/18 #103 p.377, 32-60(E) - 15 probs - Sec.12.1 Squares and Square Roots.

4/19 #104 p.296 "Sharpen Your Skills" - 14 probs.

4/20 #105 Following today's flashback quiz during our combined class, this HW assignment was distributed and consists of all 17 probs on the sheet entitled "Factoring Polynomials". 

4/23 #106 Read p.378-381 Sec.12.2 Approximating Square Roots.

4/24 #107 p.383, #2-30(E) - 15 probs - Sec.12.3 Simplifying Square Roots.

4/25 #108 p.386, #2-24(E) - 12 probs - Sec.12.4 More About Simplifying.

4/26 No HW. No class since Jr Hi was on pilgrimage.

4/27 No specific HW. Suggest review Algebra1 outline distributed in class today.

4/30 No specific HW. Suggerst review of Complex Fraction Sheet distributed in class today.

5/1 No class today due to Mass for vocations at the Shrine. No HW.

5/2 #109 Complete quiz on Simplifying Radicals which was begun in class today. You may use the text, but you are asked to work independently. This quiz will be collected tomorrow at the beginning of school.

5/3-5/4 No HW assigned.

5/7 #110 p.389, #42-60(E) - 10 probs - Sec. 12.5 Adding & Subtracting Square Roots.

5/8 No assigned HW. Suggest continue to work on sample standardized test handed out and begun in class today. This was taken from p.408-409 of our text.

5/9 No assigned HW. The balance of this week we will continue to concentrate on reinforcing understanding of subjects we have touched on this year and which may well be part of upcoming placement tests for any of the various high schools. For the most part, these will be areas covered in chapters 12 (Squares & Square Roots) and 13 (Quadratics). It is anticipated that next week we will have a cumulative test and further reviews to wrap up the Senior year.

5/14 From today's debreifing of those who took placement tests on Saturday, it appears that our reviews were beneficial. In the remaining few days of this school year we will continue to work on Chapters 12 and 13. Still looking to have the cumolative test on Wed. 5/16.

5/15 #111 TRP326 (handed out and begun today in class) #2-22(E) - 11 probs - Sec.12.6 Multiplying Radical Expressions. Tomorrow we'll have the cumulative test through Ch.11. One day next week we'll have a test on Ch.12 and 13.