Bellwork reviewed M-Step example math problems.

1st hour:
After the bellwork we finished sec 7-1 by simplifying expressions involving fractional exponents. We then began discussing Sec 7-2 by simplifying the product of radical expressions.

3rd hour:
After the bellwork we continued discussing Sec 7-2 by simplifying the quotient of radical expressions.

The next hwk assignment will be Hwk #16: Sec 7-2, pages 377-378, problems 19, 20, 24, 25, 28, 30, 43, 46, 50, 53. This homework will be due on Tuesday.

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Alg 2 Bellwork 4-17-15

Alg 2 Bellwork Answers 4-17-15

Notes 3-17-15 1st hour

Notes 3-17-15 3rd hour

First hour didn’t meet due to M-Step testing.

During third hour we discussed how to simplify expressions involving rational exponents and how to simplify the product of two radical expressions (Sec 7-1, 7-2).

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Notes 4-16-15

Algebra 2 classes did not meet today, Juniors were taking the M-Step test.

Bellwork reviewed simplifying radical expressions.

The remainder of the period we began discussing the product and quotient of radical expressions, Sec 7-2.

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Alg 2 Bellwork with answers 4-14-15

Notes 4-14-15

Bellwork today reviewed simplifying radical expressions (Sec 7-1).
Hwk #15 is due today.
Practice M-Step problem is due today.

The remainder of the period we talked about the math portion of the M-Step test and finished our discussion on Sec 7-1.

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Alg 2 Bellwork with answers 4-13-15
Notes 4-13-15

Students were given the homework assignments for Ch 7.
Click on the link below for a copy of the Ch 7 Homework Assignments:
Chapter 7 Hwk Assignments

Bellwork today was a lateral thinking question.
Hwk #14 is due today.
The remainder of the period we discussed Sec 7-1, Roots and Radical Expressions.
Hwk #15 is due on Monday, April 13: Sec 7-1, page 372, problems 3-5, 9, 23, 24, 26, 27, 44, 45, 50, 51.

Also due on Monday, April 13 is a practice M-Step question to help prepare for the testing during the weeks of April 13 and April 20 for the Juniors. Sophomores will be taking this test next year.

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Notes 4-2-15
Alg 2 M-Step Practice

Bellwork reviewed rules of exponents including rational exponents.

The remainder of the period we finished discussing Sec 7-4 and began discussing Sec 7-1.

Hwk #14 is due tomorrow: Sec 7-4, pages 388-389, problems 11, 14, 17, 19, 21 ,25, 42, 44, 46, 66, 67, 72

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Alg 2 Bellwork with answers 4-1-15

Notes 4-1-15

Bellwork reviewed rules of exponents and radicals.
Hwk #13 is due today.
The remainder of the period we began discussing Sec 7-4: Rational Exponents
Hwk #14 is due on Thursday: Sec 7-4, pages 388-389, problems 11, 14, 17, 19, 21, 25, 43, 44, 46, 66, 67, 72

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Alg 2 Bellwork with answers 3-31-15
Notes 3-31-15

No bellwork today. Students took a test over Chapter 13.

Hwk #13 is due tomorrow, Practice Sheet: Rules of exponents.

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Alg 2 Hwk #13