2/19/2008 Algebra 1 - Division Rules of Exponents

Today we introduced the rules for exponents involving division.  I did some examples on the board and then students practiced on their own.  We will take a quiz over the homework on Thursday.

Homework:

page 466 20-48 even

2/19/2008 Applied Geometry - Angles of Elevation and Depression

Today we solved more problems using trig ratios.  Today's particular problems were word problems involving angle of elevation and depression.  We had some structured notes where we worked through some problems on the board before students attempted solving them on their own.

Homework:

p.  547 10-20

2/19/2008 Pre Algebra - Finding Measurements Using Similar Figures

Today we will be finding measurements (sides of triangles and other figures) using what we learned about similarity last time.  We will also learn how to measure something indirectly using similar figures.

Homework:

worksheet B evens and p. 695-696 #'s 6-11