Ms. Chan's Algebra 2 Rock Starz!

Monday, November 29, 2010

#6.1 Roots and Radical Expressions

Aim: to find the nth roots
  • (1-37) all

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Ch. 5 Test today!!!!

Have a PG-13 Thanksgiving Break!
Love you guys!!!!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Ch. 5 Test is tomorrow!!!!!
  • you are allowed to bring in a page of notes to use on tomorrow's test.
  • ONE side of an 8.5"x11" shet of paper
  • must be handwritten
  • cannot be typed
  • name must appear in the upper right hand corner
  • i will be collecting it with the test for credit! yes, your one page of notes will be worth 10 points so make sure you make one!
  • include notes from sections 5.1-5.7!!!!!! There is A LOT of info from these 8 section of notes!!!!! go through your notes or your book and put it all on your one page reference sheet!
  • if you want to practice a couple of problems from today's lesson, try these:
  • #5.7 (13, 15, 23, 25)
  • #5.6 (11, 21, 23, 25)


Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up __x_Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz __x_Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review ___Group work __Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HWMaterials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. ___Protractor/Compass _x__Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16 Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing

Friday, November 19, 2010

#5.5 Part 2 Theorems about Roots of Polynomial Equations
  • Aim: to write a polynomial equation given some of its roots
  • pg. 338
  • (5-15) odd

Also, it's that time of year again to vote for your favorite players to go to the Pro Bowl. If you want to help out Ms. Mare's brother (Olindo Mare), then click on the "Special Teams" link which is the 3rd from the bottom.
http://www.seahawks.com/team/pro-bowl-ballot.html?utm_source=Seahawks&utm_medium=Homepage&utm_campaign=2011%2BPro%2BBowl

See some of you guys at the football game tomorrow at 1 pm at Flanagan! Remember to find me in the stands for extra credit! Good luck to Molbro and Thomas!!!!

Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up ___Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz ___Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review _x__Group work _x_Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HW Objective: The student will be able to-- Materials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. _x__Protractor/Compass ___Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing

Thursday, November 18, 2010

#5.4 Dividing Polynomials
  • (8-20) even

#5.5 Part 1 Rational Root Theorem

  • Aim: to use the Rational Root theorem to determine the possible rational roots of a polynomial equation
  • (1, 3, 7, 16)


Also, it's that time of year again to vote for your favorite players to go to the Pro Bowl. If you want to help out Ms. Mare's brother (Olindo Mare), then click on the "Special Teams" link which is the 3rd from the bottom.
See some of you guys at the Senior Superlative Show tonight!

Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up ___Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz ___Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review _x__Group work _x_Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HW Objective: The student will be able to-- Materials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. _x__Protractor/Compass ___Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Updated Similarity Practice Test PDF
  • make sure you practice the Updated Similarity Practice Test in preparation of tomorrow's Similarity Test!!!
  • remember, the solutions to these practice problems are right underneath the link for the Practice Test

don't forget to look over last night's HW! I will be asking 2 HW questions from #7.4 and #7.5 in tomorrow's Quick Check!

Also, it's that time of year again to vote for your favorite players to go to the Pro Bowl. If you want to help out Ms. Mare's brother (Olindo Mare), then click on the "Special Teams" link which is the 3rd from the bottom.


Remember, I am looking for a pair of jeans/log shorts that you may not want to use in tomorrow night's Thriller routine.....

Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up ___Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz ___Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review _x__Group work _x_Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HW Objective: The student will be able to-- Materials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. _x__Protractor/Compass ___Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing
#5.4 Part 2 Dividing Polynomials

Aim: to divide polynomials using synthetic division

  • pg. 325
  • (7-19) all

don't forget to look over last night's HW! I will be asking 2 HW questions from #5.3 contd and #5.4 Part 1 in tomorrow's Quick Check!

Also, it's that time of year again to vote for your favorite players to go to the Pro Bowl. If you want to help out Ms. Mare's brother (Olindo Mare), then click on the "Special Teams" link which is the 3rd from the bottom.

Remember, I am looking for a pair of jeans/log shorts that you may not want to use in tomorrow night's Thriller routine.....


Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up __x_Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz __x_Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review ___Group work __Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HWMaterials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. ___Protractor/Compass _x__Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16 Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

#5.3 contd.
  • pg. 313
  • (21-29) odd

#5.4 (Part 1) Dividing Polynomials

Aim: to divide polynomials using long division

  • pg. 321
  • (5-11) odd
  • don't forget to copy the bottom of pg. 318 into your notes!!!!

Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up __x_Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz __x_Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review ___Group work __Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HWMaterials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. ___Protractor/Compass _x__Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16 Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing

Monday, November 15, 2010

#5.3 Solving Polynomial Equations br Factoring

Aim: to solve polynomial equations by fatoring
  • (9-19) odd

Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up __x_Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz __x_Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review ___Group work __Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HWMaterials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. ___Protractor/Compass _x__Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16 Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing

Friday, November 12, 2010

#5.2 Part 1 (7-25) odd
#5.2 Part 2 (7-13) odd

Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up __x_Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz __x_Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review ___Group work __Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HWMaterials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. ___Protractor/Compass _x__Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16 Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

#5.1 Polynomial Functions
  • pg. 297
  • (9-17) odd
  • (18-27) all

Friday, November 5, 2010

#4.6 completing the square
  • (9-23) odd
  • don't forget that i will not be here on monday and tuesday
  • you will be reviewing in class on monday
  • Ch. 4 Test is Tuesday!!!!
  • be good for mr. mcconnell!

Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up __x_Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz __x_Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review ___Group work __Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HWMaterials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. ___Protractor/Compass _x__Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16 Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing

Thursday, November 4, 2010

#4.8 contd pg. 284
  • (37-49) odd

Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up __x_Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz __x_Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review ___Group work __Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HWMaterials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. ___Protractor/Compass _x__Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16 Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

#4.8 Part 1 pg. 273


  • Aim 1: to simplify a complex number

  • Aim 2: to find the absolute value of a complex number

  • Aim 3:add or subtract complex numbers

  • Aim 4: to multiply complex numbers

  • Aim 5: to divide complex numbers

  • (7-21) odd

  • (27-31) odd
Activities/Agenda:_x__Warm-up __x_Review HW/CW/Test or Quiz __x_Notes/Demonstration/ Guided Practice ___Vocabulary Intro/Review ___Group work __Lab Investigation ___Quiz/Test _x_Small group instruction ___Game ___Closure ___Other: CW/HWMaterials/Resources: (S)student (T) teacher ___Text ___Worksheet ___BEEP ___Graphing /Scientific Cal. ___Protractor/Compass _x__Graph Paper ___Interactive Board _x__Promethean/Interwrite ___Other:ESOL Strategy A2, A9,C2, E2, E7 ESE Strategy A9, E2, C2, A15 A16 Instructional Modifications A1 Bilingual Dictionary A2 Bilingual Support A4 Flexible Scheduling (Tests) A5 Flexible Setting A8 Modeling A9 One-on-One Teacher A11 Meaningful Language Practice A13 Illustrations/Diagrams A14 Substitution, Expansion, Paraphrase Repetition A15 Use simple, direct Language A16 Vary complexity of assign. Vocabulary B1 Categorize B2 Explain Key Concepts B3 Interactive Word Wall B7 Vocabulary Improvement Strategy Visual & Graphic Organizers C1 Charts C2 Computer Software C3 Flowchart C4 Graphs C5 K-W-L C8 Pictures C12 T-Charts C13 Venn Diagrams Audio Visuals D6 Videos/Films/CD-Rom/DVD Interactive & Cooperative Grouping E2 Flexible Grouping E3 Games E4 Group Reports/Projects E7 Peer Pair Other Strategies F3 Demonstrations F5 Note-taking/Outline Notes F11 Summarizing