2/14/2008 Pre Algebra - Similar Figures

Today we defined similar and congruent figures and how to use ratios to compare similar figures. Students took notes and we did some example problems in class.

Homework:

6.4 wksht B evens, p. 291 7-15 all

2/14/2008 Algebra 1 - Negative and Zero Exponents

We continued our work with exponents today, the new rules we learned applied to zero, negative Students took notes over our new rules and some example problems. They began work on the assignment towards the end of class. Here is a good page showing all the rules we have covered so far. The video above also explains the negative exponents we talked about today in class.

Homework:
page 459 #'s 14-44 even

2/14/2008 Applied Geometry - Inverse Trig Functions & Solving Right Triangles

Today we continued with trigonometric functions. We learned how to use the inverse trig functions to find angles. Visit another math teacher's blog to see some notes & examples similar to the ones we used in class.

Homework:
page 537-538 21-35, 39-44, 48,50,54