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Algebra 1A
Classwork and Homework Information

Mr. Cantlin's Classes - 2009-2010

  • Each class begins with a short (5 -10 minute) Bell Exercise (BE).
  • List of AHSGE Objectives:
  • Note: Q# = Quarter 1, 2, 3, or 4. W# = Week 1, 2, 3, ...
  • Algebra 1A Course of Study per ALSDE - click here

Q4 W11 5/24/10 - 5/28/10 Mon. - Fri.
Semester Exams Tues. - Thurs., Fri. = Last Day of School!

Enjoy Summer Vacation!
Q4 W10 5/21/10 Friday
Class:
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

AHSGE Practice Test.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Semester Exam.
Q4 W10 5/20/10 Thursday
Class:
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

AHSGE Practice Test.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Semester Exam.
Q4 W10 5/19/10 Wednesday
Class:
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

AHSGE Practice Test.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Semester Exam.
Q4 W10 5/18/10 Tuesday
Class:
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD VII: The student will be able to solve problems involving a variety of algebraic and geometric concepts.
  • OBJECTIVE 7. Solve problems involving direct variation.
  • OBJECTIVE 8. Solve problems involving algebraic concepts.
Homework:
(1.) S7O7: Direct Variation - click here,
(2.) S7O8: Algebraic Concepts - click here.
Q4 W10 5/17/10 Monday
Class:
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD VII: The student will be able to solve problems involving a variety of algebraic and geometric concepts.
  • OBJECTIVE 5. Determine measures of central tendency.
  • OBJECTIVE 6. Determine probabilities.
Homework:
(1.) S7O5: Mean, Median, Mode - click here,
(2.) S7O6: Probabilities - click here.
Q4 W9 5/14/10 Friday
Class:
Dawg Wars! (6th and 7th periods)

Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems - Review problems from this week.

AHSGE Practice Worksheet (7 problems) - click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W9 5/13/10 Thursday
Class:
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD VII: The student will be able to solve problems involving a variety of algebraic and geometric concepts.
  • OBJECTIVE 1. Apply properties of angles and relationships between angles.
  • OBJECTIVE 4. Apply properties of plane and solid geometric figures.
Homework:
(1.) S7O1: Angles - click here,
(2.) S7O4: Geometry - 2D and 3D - click here.
Q4 W9 5/12/10 Wednesday
Class:
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD VI: The student will be able to represent problem situations.
  • OBJECTIVE 1. Translate verbal or symbolic information into algebraic expressions; or identify equations or inequalities that represent graphs or problem situations.
Homework:
(1.) S6O1: Use Algebra to Solve Problems - click here.
Q4 W9 5/11/10 Tuesday
Class:
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD V: The student will be able to apply graphing techniques.
  • OBJECTIVE 1. Graph or identify graphs of linear equations.
  • OBJECTIVE 2. Graph lines given certain conditions.
  • OBJECTIVE 3. Graph: Determine solution sets of inequalities.
  • OBJECTIVE 4. Graph: Identify graphs of common relations.
Homework:
(1.) S5O1: Graphs of Linear Equations - click here,
(2.) S5O2: Graph Lines Given Conditions - click here,
(3.) S5O3: Graphs of Inequalities - click here,
(4.) S5O4: Graphs of Common Relations - click here,
Q4 W9 5/10/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Ch. 11-1, Simplifying Radicals (square roots).

Homework:
(1.) Page 589-590, #4-6, 15-21.
Q4 W8 5/7/10 Friday
Class:
Review graded Exam 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W8 5/6/10 Thursday
Class:
Quarter 4 Exam 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W8 5/5/10 Wednesday
Class:
Cinco de Mayo Celebration! (6th and 7th periods)

Individual Graded Worksheet: Q4HW7 = AHSGE Practice Problems.

Homework:
(1.) Q4HW7 - click here for copy.
Q4 W8 5/4/10 Tuesday
Class:
Review for Exam 2 & Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD IV: The student will be able to apply formulas.
  • OBJECTIVE 1. Find the perimeter, circumference, area, or volume of geometric figures.
  • OBJECTIVE 2. Find the distance, midpoint, or slope of line segments when given two points. Note: for Algebra 1A, do the slope problems only.
Homework:
(1.) S4O1: Perimeter, Area, Volume - click here,
(2.) S4O2: Slope - click here.
Q4 W8 5/3/10 Monday
Class:
Review for Exam 2 & Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD II: The student will be able to solve equations and inequalities.
  • OBJECTIVE 4. Solve multi-step inequalities of first degree.
STANDARD III: The student will be able to apply concepts related to functions.
  • OBJECTIVE 1. Identify functions.
  • OBJECTIVE 2. Find the range of functions when given the domain.
Homework:
(1.) S2O4: Multi-step Inequalities - click here,
(2.) S3O1: Identify Functions - click here,
(2.) S3O2: Range (& domain) of Functions - click here.
Q4 W7 4/30/10 Friday
Class:
Quarter 4 Quiz 5.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W7 4/29/10 Thursday
Class:
Individual Graded Work - Quarter 4 Homework 6 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Q4HW6 - click here for copy.
Q4 W7 4/28/10 Wednesday
Class:
Lapboard practice over AHSGE Practice Problems.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W7 4/27/10 Tuesday
Class:
Review for Quiz 5, Exam 2 & Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD I: The student will be able to perform basic operations on algebraic expressions.
  • OBJECTIVE 3. Multiply polynomials.
STANDARD II:The student will be able to solve equations and inequalities.
  • OBJECTIVE 1. Solve multi-step equations of first degree.
Memorize the 6 Exponent Rules - click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) S1O3: Multiply Polynomial Problems - click here,
(2.) S2O1: Multi-step Equation Problems - click here,
Q4 W7 4/26/10 Monday
Class:
Review for Quiz 5, Exam 2 & Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD I: The student will be able to perform basic operations on algebraic expressions.
  • OBJECTIVE 1. Apply order of operations.
  • OBJECTIVE 2. Add and subtract polynomials.
Homework:
(1.) S1O1: Order of Operation Problems - click here,
(2.) S1O2: Add and Subtract Polynomial Problems - click here,
Q4 W6 4/23/10 Friday
Class:
Finish Q4HW5.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W6 4/22/10 Thursday
Class:
Quarter 4 Quiz 4.

Start Individual Graded Work - Quarter 4 Homework 5 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Q4HW5 - click here for copy.
Q4 W6 4/21/10 Wednesday
Class:
Lapboard practice over Ch. 8-6 and 8-7 - Multiplying Polynomials.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W6 4/20/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Ch. 8-7, Multiplying Polynomials (By Polynomials).

Homework:
(1.) Page 455, #13, 16, 19, 31, 32, 37.
Q4 W6 4/19/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Ch. 8-6, Multiplying a Polynomial By A Monomial.

Homework:
(1.) Page 446, #3 to 11 odd.
Q4 W5 4/12/10 - 4/16/10 Monday - Friday
No School - Spring Break!
Q4 W4 4/9/10 Friday
Class:
Q4 Exam 1.

Per. 7 at class basketball games.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W4 4/8/10 Thursday
Class:
Individual Graded Work - Q4HW4 Worksheet.

Per. 7 at class basketball games.

Homework:
(1.) Q4HW4 - click here for copy.
Q4 W4 4/7/10 Wednesday
Class:
Homework review.

Practice for Quarter 4 Exam 1.

Per. 7 take Exam 1. Start IGW, Q4HW4 due by end of day Friday.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W4 4/6/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Homework review.

Ch. 8-5, Adding and Subtracting Polynomials.

Homework:
(1.) Page 441, #12-18.
Q4 W4 4/5/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Return/review graded Q4 Quiz 3.

Ch. 8-4, Polynomials. Definition of a polynomial, degree of a polynomial.

Homework:
(1.) Page 434, #1-10.
Q4 W3 4/2/10 Friday
Class:
Q4 Quiz 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W3 4/1/10 Thursday
Class:
Individual Graded Work - Q4HW3 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Q4HW3 - click here for copy.
Q4 W3 3/31/10 Wednesday
Class:
Lapboard practice over Ch. 8-1 and 8-2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W3 3/30/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Return/review graded Q4Homework2 and Q4Quiz 2.

Ch. 8-2, Dividing Monomials, the "Zero Exponent Rule" ==> anything to the zero power is one (except zero to the zero power = zero).

The "Negative Exponent Rule" ==> change the position of the term with the negative exponent and make it positive (if in the top, move it to the bottom and if in the bottom, move it to the top).

Homework:
(1.) Page 421, #20-31.
(2.) Memorize the 6 exponent rules - click here for copy.
Q4 W3 3/29/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Return/review graded Q4Homework2 and Q4Quiz 2.

Ch. 8-2, Dividing Monomials, the "Division Rule for Exponents" ==> when dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents (top exponent minus the bottom exponent).

Homework:
(1.) Page 421, #14-19.
(2.) Memorize the 4 exponent rules covered so far (six total).
Q4 W2 3/26/10 Friday
Class:
Q4 Quiz 2.

Quarter 3 Report Cards issued in homeroom.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W2 3/25/10 Thursday
Class:
Individual Graded Work: Q4HW2 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Q4HW2 - click here for copy.
Q4 W2 3/24/10 Wednesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Continue Ch - 8-1, Multiplying Monomials.

The "Group to a Power Rule for Exponents ==> when raising a group to a power, bring the exponents into each number and variable in the group."

Homework:
(1.) Page 413, #33-36,
(2.) Memorize the first 3 exponent rules.
Q4 W2 3/23/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Continue Ch - 8-1, Multiplying Monomials.

The "Power to a Power Rule for Exponents ==> when raising a power to a power, multiply the exponents" ==> (an)m = an*m.

Homework:
(1.) Page 413, #29,30.
Q4 W2 3/22/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Return/review graded Q4 Quiz 1.

Ch - 8-1, Multiplying Monomials: definition of monomial.

The "Multiplication Rule for Exponents ==> when multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents" ==> an * am = an+m.

Homework:
(1.) Page 413, #15-26.
Q4 W1 3/19/10 Friday
Class:
Q4 Quiz 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W1 3/18/10 Thursday
Class:
Continue Individual Graded Work = Quarter 4 Homework 1 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Q4HW1 - click here for copy.
Q4 W1 3/17/10 Wednesday
Class:
Homework review and practice: Ch. 6-4 Compound Inequalities.

Begin Individual Graded Work = Quarter 4 Homework 1 Worksheet

Homework:
(1.) Q4HW1 - click here for copy.
Q4 W1 3/16/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Homework review and practice: Ch. 6-4 Compound Inequalities.

Homework:
(1.) Page 834, Lesson 6-4, #2-16 even.
Q4 W1 3/15/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Begin Quarter 4.

Ch. 6-4 Compound Inequalities ==> "AND" plus "OR" compound inequalities.

Graphing compound inequalities.

Homework:
(1.) Page 342, #14-22.
Q3 W10 3/12/10 Friday
Class:
Review graded Exam 3 (Periods 1 and 7).

Period 1 ==> Takes Q3 Exam 3.

End of Quarter 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W10 3/11/10 Thursday
Class:
Review/practice for Exam 3.

Period 1 ==> Takes Q3 Exam 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W10 3/10/10 Wednesday
Class:
Review/practice for Exam 3.

Period 7 ==> Takes Q3 Exam 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W10 3/9/10 Tuesday
Class:
Review/practice for Exam 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W10 3/8/10 Monday
Class:
Review/practice for Exam 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W9 3/5/10 Friday
Class:
Review/practice for Exam 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W9 3/4/10 Thursday
Class:
Review/practice for Exam 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W9 3/3/10 Wednesday
Class:
Review/practice for Exam 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W9 3/2/10 Tuesday
No School - Snow Day.
Q3 W9 3/1/10 Monday
Class:
Return/ Review Graded Exam 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W8 2/26/10 Friday
Class:
Quarter 3 Exam 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W8 2/25/10 Thursday
Class:
Lapboard practice for Exam 2, Direct Variation, Linear Equations, Functions.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W8 2/24/10 Wednesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Begin review for Exam 2, Direct Variation, Linear Equations, Functions.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W8 2/23/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Ch. 5-2, Direct Variation.

Homework:
(1.) Page 268, #21, 25, 33 to 36.
Q3 W8 2/22/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, and Mode.

Homework:
(1.) Page 818-819, #1, 2, 4, 5, 7.
Q3 W7 2/19/10 Friday
Class:
Quarter 3 Quiz 6.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W7 2/18/10 Thursday
Class:
Individual Graded Work - Quarter 3 Homework 7 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Q3HW7 - click here for copy.
Q3 W7 2/17/10 Wednesday
Class:
Practice: Ch. 6-1 to 6-3, Solving Inequalities using the Golden Rule of Inequalities.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W7 2/16/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Ch. 6-1 to 6-3, Solving Inequalities using the Golden Rule of Inequalities.

Homework:
(1.) Page 335, #15-23 + graph answers to 15 and 16.
Q3 W7 2/15/10 Monday
Class:
Quarter 3 Quiz 5.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W6 2/12/10 Friday
Class:
Snow Day - No school!

Homework:
(1.) Study for Quarter 3 Quiz 5.
Q3 W6 2/11/10 Thursday
Class:
Individual Graded Work - Quarter 3 Homework 6 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Q3HW6 - click here for copy.
Q3 W6 2/10/10 Wednesday
Class:
Lapboard practice: The Standard Form of a Linear Equation.

Homework:
(1.) Page 536-537, #35-39 - click here for answers.
Q3 W6 2/9/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Continue Ch. 4-5, The Standard Form of a Linear Equation. Using Ax + By = C and the "Method of Intercepts" to graph a line.

Homework:
(1.) Page 221, #20-24.
Q3 W6 2/8/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Ch. 4-5, The Standard Form of a Linear Equation ==> Ax + By = C.

Homework:
(1.) Page 221, #4-7, 16-18.
Q3 W5 2/5/10 Friday
Class:
Review graded Exam 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W5 2/4/10 Thursday
Class:
Quarter 3 Exam 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W5 2/3/10 Wednesday
Class:
Individual Graded Work: Q3HW5 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Q3HW5 - click here for copy.
Q3 W5 2/2/10 Tuesday
Class:
Lapboard practice: Ch. 5-4 and 5-6.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W5 2/1/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Return/review graded Quiz 4. Collect Homework 4.

Ch. 5-6, The Slope of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. Parallel lines have the same slope, perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite in sign and that are reciprocals of each other.

Homework:
(1.) Page 295, #6, 7, 9, 10.
Q3 W4 1/29/10 Friday
Class:
Quarter 3 Quiz 4.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W4 1/28/10 Thursday
Class:
Individual Graded Work: Quarter 3 Homework 4 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Q3HW4 - click here for copy.
Q3 W4 1/27/10 Wednesday
Class:
Lapboard practice: writing the equation of a line (EOL) if you know two (2) points.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W4 1/26/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Ch. 5-4, writing the equation of a line (EOL) if you know two (2) points:
the "y = mx + b twice" method.

Homework:
(1.) Page 283, #21-26.
Q3 W4 1/25/10 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Finish Ch. 5-3, writing an equation of a line in slope-intercept form if the slope (m) and y-intercept (b) are known.

Classwork/groupwork practice: Page 275, #1-7.

Homework:
(1.) Page 275, #14-22.
Q3 W3 1/22/10 Friday
Class:
Q3 Quiz3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W3 1/21/10 Thursday
Class:
Individual Graded Work - Q3HW3 Worksheet.

Homework:
(1.) Q3HW3 - click here for copy.
Q3 W3 1/20/10 Wednesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Ch. 5-3, Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation (y = mx + b).

Homework:
(1.) Page 275, #8 to 10.
Q3 W3 1/19/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Continue Ch. 5-1, identifying the equation of lines, using a T-table to graph lines.

Homework:
(1.) Page 831, Lesson 5-1, #1 to 10.
Q3 W3 1/18/10 Monday
Class:
Quarter 3 Quiz 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W2 1/15/10 Friday
Class:
Individual Graded Work - Q3 HW2 Worksheet.

* Semester 1 Report Cards Issued in Homerooms.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Q3HW2 - click here for copy.
Q3 W2 1/14/10 Thursday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Continue Ch. 5-1, Finding the slope of a line given 2 points. Group practice: Page 260 #17-29 odds and #35.

Definition of "rate".

Homework:
(1.) Page 260, #18-30 evens, #36.
Q3 W2 1/13/10 Wednesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Ch. 5-1, Finding the slope of a line given 2 points.

Homework:
(1.) Page 259, #1-10.
Q3 W2 1/12/10 Tuesday
Class:
Q3 Quiz 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W2 1/11/10 Monday
Class:
Times Table Test (90 problems in 2.5 minutes).

Homework review (from Wednesday).

Q3HW1 Worksheet - Individual Graded Work.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Q3HW1 - click here for copy.
Q3 W1 1/8/10 Friday
No School - Snow Day!
Q3 W1 1/7/10 Thursday
No School - Snow Day!
Q3 W1 1/6/10 Wednesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Finish Ch. 4-6, Function Notation.

When finding f(anything):
Step 1: write out the complete function,
Step 2: directly under it, write the complete function with parentheses for "anything",
Step 3: substitute "anything" into the parenthesesand simplify.

Homework:
(1.) Page 229-230, #10-15, 32-38.
Q3 W1 1/5/10 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here)
Welcome Back! *Start of Quarter 3*

Divisibility Rules for 3 and 9 (very useful).

Ch. 4-6, Functions.

Homework:
(1.) Page 228-229, #3-9 (if not a function, say why not).
Q3 W1 1/4/10 Monday
No School - Teacher Work Day

 
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