May 11th

Algebra I

Today we discussed
Today we moved back into a discussion about quadratic functions.  We reviewed what roots are and how they relate to the function's graph.  We also found the axis of symmetry as well as solved so we could find the coordinates of the vertex.

Sections Covered in Textbook
1) 13-1: Graphing Quadratic Functions (pages 518-522)

Video Tutorials
1) Find the axis of symmetry
http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-1/quadratic-equations-functions/graphing/graph-basics/axis-symmetry-example
2) How to graph a quadratic function
http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-1/quadratic-equations-functions/graphing/graph-basics/how-do-you-graph-a-quadratic-function

Assignments
1) Radicals Practice Worksheet - circled numbers only.
Download worksheet and answers here.
2) Pages 521-522 #'s 15-30 1st column only; 36-42 all

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK

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Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed
Our discussion moved into data, statistics and measures of central tendency.  We talked about three types of "averages" that we use that represent the data we are analyzing.

Sections Covered in Textbook
1) 10-1; Gathering and Recording Data (pages 363-365)
2) 10-2: Measures of Central Tendency (pages 367-370)

Video Tutorials
1) Finding the mean of a set of numbers:
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/probability-statistics/mean-median-mode-range/mean-data-set
2) Finding the median of a set of numbers:
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/probability-statistics/mean-median-mode-range/median-data-set
3) Finding the mode of a data set
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/probability-statistics/mean-median-mode-range/mode-data-set

Assignments
1) Chapter 9 Test
2) Page 369 #'s 10-26 all

**PLEASE CHECK ODD ANSWER IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK