Math 9, Lesson 13, Spring 2017, 5/21/2017

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We study tables, charts, and graph, in particular we study distance-time graphs and speed-time graphs.

In our earlier classes (Math 7), students should have learned the basics of reading, interpreting and graphing of tables, charts, and graphs, as well as working with distance-time graphs.

So we focus on study speed-time graphs which can contain more information about the motion of an object than that of a distance-time graph.

With a speed-time graph, we can calculate acceleration, as well as calculating distance traveled, which is the area under the speed time graph.

Homework:

Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7

From the workbook, Page 50: #5- #13, #15 – #18.

 

Algebra 2, Lesson 13, Spring 2017, 5/21/2017

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We continue with multi-variable polynomial factorization. The specific topic is the Factor Theorem of multivariable polynomial.

 

Math 9, Lesson 12, Spring 2017, 5/14/2017

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We review coordinate geometry  and vectors in two dimensional space.

Homework: download Page 1, Page 2, Page 3

#1 – #6, #12 – #17

Algebra 2, Lesson 12, Spring 2017, 5/14/2017

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We start a new chapter on multi-variable factorization.

Today we study factoring with grouping, and sums and differences of powers.

 

Math 9, Lesson 11, Spring 2017, 5/7/2017

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We study money exchange and talk about the difference between selling and buying price in real world for money exchange.

We study taxation focusing on individual income tax and property tax. Note, the book talks about Singapore personal income tax and property tax, which is different than the US system. But the concept is the same and hopefully that the students will know how to apply what they learn to real world situations.

Homework:

Page 1Page 2Page3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6

Workbook Page Page 43: #9 – #12, #19 – #22, #26, #27

Answers to last week’s homework: answers1, answers2

 

Algebra 2, Lesson 11, Spring 2017, 5/7/2017

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We study Fieta’s Formulae, which examines the relationships between the roots of a polynomial and its coefficients. We talk about using roots to make equations.

This concludes Chapter 8. Next week we will start a new chapter on factoring multi-variables polynomials.

 

Math 9, Lesson 10, Spring 2017, 4/30/2017

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We discuss installment calculation and how to read utility bills.

Homework:

Page1, Page 2Page3, Page 4

Workbook Page 41, #5 – #8, #17, #18, #23, #24

Answers to last week’s homework: answers

 

Algebra 2: Lesson 10, Spring 2017, 4/30/2017

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We start a new chapter, which is also about polynomial roots. But now we move on to study irrational roots and nonreal roots. Important things to know is that irrational roots and nonreal roots come in pairs: if a polynomial with rational coefficients has an irrational root, then is radical conjugate is also a root; if a polynomial with real coefficients has a nonreal root, then its conjugate is also a root of the polynomial.

 

Algebra 2, Lesson 9, Spring 2017, 4/23/2017

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We wrap up Chapter 7 by studying graphing and Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, as well as talking about algebraic applications of the Fundamental Theorem.

We will start a new chapter next time.

 

Algebra 2, Lesson 8, Spring 2017, 4/9/2017

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We continue Chapter 7 on polynomial roots. we study rational roots and bounds.