Announcements

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SUMMER BREAK
Fall semester begins Monday Sept. 7, 2009
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Feb 3, 2009

Tuesday Week 1 - Second Semester

Intermediate Algebra
Domain of Rational Functions

Homework:
  • Pg. 496 #12, 14, 16
In Class:
  • Do Now - CAHSEE Practice
  • Focus Questions
  • Notes
  • Exit Slip
Focus Questions: 
  • 1.  Why is the quotient of 2 polynomials described as "rational"
  • 2.  Describe how to find the excluded values of a rational function.
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Tuesday 02/03/09
Geometry
Area of Triangles, Trapezoids, & Kites

Homework:
  • Pg. 418 # 1, 2, 3, 4
In Class:
  • Do Now - CAHSEE Practice
  • Focus Questions 
  • Notes
  • Investigation - Area of Kites Pg. 418
Focus Questions:
  • 1.  How is the area of a triangle similar to and different from the area of a parallelogram?  Explain.
  • 2.  How is the area of a trapezoid similar to and different from the area of a parallelogram?  Explain.