Announcements

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SUMMER BREAK
Fall semester begins Monday Sept. 7, 2009
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Feb 18, 2009

Block Days: Wednesday & Thursday Week 3

Intermediate Algebra
Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions

Homework:
  • Pg. 509 #10, 12, 14
In Class:
  • Do Now - CAHSEE Practice
  • Focus Questions
  • Notes
  • Exit Slip
Focus Questions:
  • 1. Is (3x+7)/(x^2) equivalent to (3x/x^2) + (7/4) or [(3x)/(x^2+4)] + [(7)/(x^2+4)]? Explain.
  • 2. What do you need to have before adding or subtracting rational expressions?
  • 3. Explain how to add or subtract rational expressions with different denominators.
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Wednesday 02/18/09 or Thursday 02/19/09
Geometry
Surface Area

Homework:
  • Pg. 450 #3, 4, 5
In Class:
  • Do Now - CAHSEE Practice
  • Focus Questions
  • Surface Area Investigation Pg. 448-449
  • Exit Slip
Focus Questions:
  • 1. What information do you need to find the surface area of a square pyramid?
  • 2. What shapes are involved in a cone? How do you find a cone’s surface area?
  • 3. What is a pyramid?