Author Archives: Mrs. Dildy

About Mrs. Dildy

I am a math and science teacher in the Saanich school district.

Math 10 – Sept 30: 5.3 Factoring Trinomials (pt 2)

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

Today we looked at factoring trinomials in the form ax2 + bx + c where a does not equal 1 There are many methods to factor this type of trinomial. The method we learned in class is called factoring by … Continue reading →

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Math 10 – Sept 26: Algebra Tiles

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

Today we used algebra tiles to model multiplying and factoring polynomials. Algebra Tiles Worksheet Due Tuesday Oct 1

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Math 10 – Sept 25: 5.3 Factoring Trinomials (pt 1)

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

Today we worked on factoring trinomials in the form ax 2 + bx + c Homework: pg 234 #3-5(all), 8a, 9 Text Section 5.3   Quizzes back today – please see me if you need to make up a missed … Continue reading →

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Math 10 – Sep 25: Quiz 5.1-5.2

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

Well done on the quiz! Remember you are able to complete corrections for half marks. (Must hand in on seperate piece of paper & show all work) Please see me if you missed the quiz. Missed quizzes/tests can be written … Continue reading →

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Math 10 – Marks

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

New marks are posted here. It is your responsibility to check to ensure grades have been entered correctly. Please let me know if you see any errors. Not happy with your mark? There are lots of options to help you … Continue reading →

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Math 10 – Sept 23: 5.2 Common Factors

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

Tomorrow (Tuesday) QUIZ on 5.1 & 5.2 – I am available for extra help before school or at break. Finding the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM) for numbers and polynomials Homework: pg 220 #2-7 (ace) 8, … Continue reading →

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Math 10 – Sept 20: 5.1 Multiplying Polynomials

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

Homework: pg 209 #1, 3, 4, 6 (a,c,e) 7, 10, 11 Text Section 5.1   Tests returned today – See me if you’d like to schedule a retest

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Math 10 – Sept 19: Chapter 4 Test

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

Great work on the test today! Many of you scored over 100% Congratulations! If you are not happy with your test score, please remember you have the chance to rewrite to improve your score. Rewrite Policy: (from the course outline) … Continue reading →

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Math 10 – Sept 18: Chapter 4 Test Review

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

CHAPTER 4 TEST IS TOMORROW THURSDAY SEPT 19 There are lots of places to look for help studying for this test. Practice Test (this was handed out in class)/ Answer Key Chapter 4 Textbook Review Text Book Quizzes Remember you … Continue reading →

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Math 10 – Sept 17: 4.4 Irrational Numbers

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Mrs. Dildy

Converting Mixed and Entire Radicals Homework: pg 192 #4-7 (a,c,e) 11, 15, 17, 19 Text Book Section 4.4 Remember that the Chapte 4 Test is on THURSDAY SEPT 19

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