On behalf of the team, I would like to personally say congratulations to you all for performing at your very best and I look forward to seeing you all progress to the tenth grade next year. Remember to continue to use the resources on this blog throughout the rest of the year and do not hesitate to use the CONTACT column for further instruction.
Until next time…
On behalf of the team, I would like to personally thank all of the teachers whom we all have worked with for the past six months. You all are awesome individuals with a lot of knowledge and passion for your work. Each of you truly care about your students and genuinely invest in their futures, especially in preparation to college.
Students,
Benchmarks are quickly approaching. All of the lessons and materials that you will receive in class this week will be related to the problems that will be presented on the Benchmarks.
Let’s review…
FACTOR TRINOMIALS
The standard form for trinomials has three terms: ax^2 + bx + c, where A = 1st term, B = 2nd term, and C = 3rd term. Using the “X” method, we place our B value on the top and our C value on the bottom.
B value: sum of side numbers C value: product of side numbers
Points to remember
The iPod has to be one of the greatest inventions ever created. Kudos to Apple for high quality performance technology. Without Safari, I would not been able to update this blog today. Also, I would not be able to create my lessons without my iPod.
Yes, the device that you hold in your hand every single day to listen to your favorite songs is also a personal tutor. Have you ever went home and started to do your homework and your mind has went completely blank? You haven’t the slightest clue as to what the teacher had said in class. I am about to give you a very valuable tip. Follow the steps below.
For your iPOD
It is an affordable investment into your future. You need to create an Apple ID and register your PayPal or debit/credit card in order to make purchases. If you would like to see a demonstration of app, type in iPod apps edu in the Evaluation box.
Signing off…
Do the math!
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I would like to say a job WELL DONE to Ms. Howard and Ms. Whetstone for teaching Mr. Wager’s 3rd and 7th period class (respectively) today in his absence. Students, you all put your best foot forward and Mr. Wager will surely be proud of you all as we (academic mentors) are. You all grasped today’s lesson pretty well.
Just to recap…
For example, you are given the numbers 4 and 5. In order to find the sum of the numbers, you must add them together. To find the product of said numbers, you must multiply them together.
EXAMPLE: numbers [ 4 and 5 ]; sum [ 9 ]; product [ 45 ]
Each number is placed on the left and right of the “X.” The sum of the two numbers is placed in the top space of the “X” and the product of the two numbers is written in the bottom space of the “X.”
**REMEMBER: The connection between the two terms that is used frequently when you are solving polynomials: distribute and factor.
DISTRIBUTE: VERB. To multiply. To give each term in the parentheses the same number amount written outside of the parentheses. [9 (9x + 5) = 81x + 45 ]
FACTOR: VERB. To divide. To break down each into smaller parts. The polar opposite of factoring.
Keep those laminated multiplication tables that Mr. Wager supplied and your X factoring worksheets that I gave you today because they will really come in handy for future lessons.
Master Academic Mentor
For the ninth grade academy @ Furness High School
MATH RAP
TEACH ME HOW TO STUDY
