Announcements

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SUMMER BREAK
Fall semester begins Monday Sept. 7, 2009
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Sep 5, 2008

Friday - Turn in Work Today

Intermediate Algebra
Slopes & Intercepts

Homework:
Write two linear equations with positive slopes and two linear equations with negative slopes. Graph each equation

Assignments
  • Do Now
  • Focus Questions
  • Notes
  • Practice Problems
  • Turn in Packet 1 ch. 1 (09/02/08 - 09/05/08)
Today's Do Now:

1. Graph the equation y = -4x + 3.
2. Graph the equation y = (1/3)x + 5

Today's Focus Questions:

1. Define slope of a linear equation in your own words.
2. What is the purpose of having an equation in slope-intercept form?
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Geometry
Circle Design


Homework:


# 3 pg 12: Create a 6-petal daisy and color it so that it has rotational symmetry but not reflectional symmetry.

Assignments:
  • Write Now
  • Focus Questions
  • Circle Design Activity
  • Turn in Packet 1 ch. 0 (09/02/08 - 09/05/08 - except circle design activity)
Today's Write Now:

1. What difficulties did you have with your homework?
2. What is the difference between a circle and an oval? (Think about the different symmetries)

Today's Focus Questions:

1. Describe the relationship between circles and regular hexagons?
2. Explain the steps to making a circle using a compass.
3. Did you enjoy the circle design more than the line design? Why?