Today I learned if I throw a rock upward from the top of an 80 ft cliff and the rock lands at the base of the cliff the rocks height above the base of the cliff after t seconds is represented by -16t ^2+64t+50. The rocks max height is 114 ft above the ground and it accurs at 2 seconds. The rock hits the ground in 4.6 seconds.
2nd period: 9/29/08 September 30, 2008
Today we learned about Projectile Motion.
Projectile Motion- An object is launched directly upward at 64 feet per second (ft/s) from a platform 80 feet high. The path of the object can be modeled by the equation h(t)= -16t squared + 80. we the had to sketch the situation graphically and label the following
A. Where the object is launched from
B. Max height of the object
C. Where the object hits the ground
Homework was pg 37 in the workbook numbers 9 and 10
-Anna Henry
2nd Period: 9-17-08 September 26, 2008
Today, we started off by doing our warmup; it was the difference of squares. We had about 7 minutes then we checked over it together. If anyone had questions about it they would ask. Ms. Hawn checked our homework from Tuesday while we did the warm-up. We went over factoring and did classwork practice problems. Then we began work on our homework until the end of class.
-Meredith C.
1st period: 9/24/08 September 24, 2008
today we turned in our packets we had for homework we also did the equation project and worked on a graphing quadratic formulas worksheet whare we had to graph the equation and write out the range, domain, the vertex form of the equation,etc…….
2nd block: 9-23-08 September 24, 2008
Today we learned how to take a equation and make it to a 3 problem equation. Called quadratic formula and completing the square also factoring and that i hafe to stop flirting with Lindsey.
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We can solve quadratics using: factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula, or graphing from the vertex form.
3rd block: 9-19-08 September 22, 2008
In class today, we learned how to solve quadratic equations by factoring. An example of this was x^2-4x+3=0. It pertains to what we studied in the former chapter, but with the addition of a few steps. We also went over last night’s homework and Mrs. Hawn helped students learn how to solve the problems that they were unsure of. After that we played a game where you had a partner and you went up to the board with two other pairs to solve a given problem. For homework we had page 38, numbers 7-14 and 22.
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1st period 9.15.08 September 22, 2008
We learned completing the square. Which I somewhat understand, but I am having some difficulty on it. We also learned about parabolas which i remember from algebra 1 and i can do some of it but my mind needs refreshing. I have trouble with some of the factoring. Please tell me i did this right. 
Kat Barr
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2nd period: 9-19-08 September 22, 2008
friday was fast and easy with the quiz
as we learn the song of the new equation were going to be
using which is -b(b-4ac) and i think is a new chalange but not something we cant do or solve. ohhh and thanks for the new desks my legs feel way better which makes my brain work better, also i think we should try the music game again as a review for the test. bey,sicerly JONATHAN CORDOVA2nd Block 9/18/08 September 18, 2008
Today in class we went over our homework from the previous night and learned a new lesson, we learned about solving quadratics by factoring. It is the same as what we did in the previous chapter, but we just aded some more steps. Towards the end of the period for about 45 mins we had a fun partner activity where each person had one partner and 3 groups went to the board at a time, and we did the problem that mrs. Hawn said to us. Tonight for homework we have to finish a workbook page that some students started in class, that page is 38 numbers 7-14 & # 22.
Christina Chamra
2nd block
3rd Period: 9/17/08 September 18, 2008
today we re-learned how to do trinomials and finding square roots of numbers.. We
Practiced on the white boards and hawk showed us a bunch of problems on the
overhead and the board and hw is in our WB pg. 39 (6-8), (22-24) & 38 (5-6)
Malcolm
1st Block:9/17/08 September 18, 2008
Today in class, we first did the warm up which involved graphing an equation on our calculators and finding the max or min and the x and y intercepts. It also had a review of factoring. Then we went over our homework and did some problems that we weren’t sure about. After that, we had a big discussion on how to find the x intercept using completing the square, which helped alot. After doing all of that, we used the whiteboards and did some problems and mrs. hawn checked them to see if we were doing them right.
2nd Block: 9/16/08 September 17, 2008
Today in class we discussed how to complete the squares of a trinomial. Mrs. Hawn showed us the steps for this process and showed us many examples to better our understanding. If you understand factoring trinomials and finding square roots, well you will understand these types of problems. I understand how to work these problems and is very easy as long as you make sure to complete each and every step accurately.
-Lyndsay Bradford
Second Block~
3rd period- 09/15/08 September 16, 2008
Yesterday we learn about the Quadratic Function, like what is the standard form and the vertex form.
The vertex form is y=a(x-h)^2+k. Here is what each letter means:
a: makes the parabola wider or skinnier than the parent fuction ( y=x^2)
h:makes the parabola move to the right or also to the left too. and last the
k: makes the parabola move up or down
Using the Calculator for Complex September 10, 2008
http://www.mathbits.com/MathBits/TISection/Algebra2/complexgc.htm
This is a guide to using the graphing calculator to simplify complex expressions. Remember to always change the calculator mode back when you are done!
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Factoring Websites September 10, 2008
Here are the different factoring things we have learned:
http://coolmath.com/algebra/Algebra1/10FactDivPolys/06_special.htm (Just the difference of squares on this page!)
http://glory.gc.maricopa.edu/~amckinto/Bottoms%20up.htm (we draw the factor diamond with these terms in it, but this gives the procedure)
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