Math 9 – February 13: Chapter 1 Test

Chapter 1 Test today – please get in touch if you missed the test to make arrangements to write.

We will start chapter 2 tomorrow and will be working out of the text book so please make sure you bring it to class.

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Math 10 FPC – Feb 13: Review Chapter 4

CHAPTER 4 TEST IS TOMORROW FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14

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 MUST have a scientific calculator for this test – phones/ipods are not permitted.

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Math 10 W&A – Feb 12: Piecework

We wrote a quiz today – Please see me to make arrangements to write the quiz if you were absent today.

Piecework: Earnings based on the number of items completed or created.

Homework: Pg 23 #1-6

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Math 10 FPC – Feb 12: 4.4 pt 2 Mixed and Entire Radicals

Converting between mixed and entire radicals.

Quiz today 4.1-4.3 Please see me to make arrangements to write if you missed the quiz today.

 

 
Homework: pg 192 #4-7 (a,c,e) 12, 15
Text Book Section 4.4

Chapter 4 Test on Friday!

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Math 9 – Feb 12: Review

Chapter 1 test is tomorrow! Make sure your workbook is complete and ready to hand in before the test.

Topics to review:

  • define: Natural, Whole, Integer, Rational Numbers
  • add, subtract, multiply, divide integers (positive and negative)
  • add, subtract, multiply, divide rational numbers (fractions)
  • convert between decimals and fractions
  • convert between mixed and improper fractions
  • reduce fractions to lowest terms

Need help with any of these topics? Look at posts from past classes to find helpful videos or try searching Khan Academy on youtube

Feb 3: operations-with-integers

Feb 4: operations-with-integers

Feb 5: rational-numbers-pt-1

Feb 6: rational-numbers-pt-2

Feb 7: multiplying-fractions

Feb 11: dividing-fractions

 

 

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Math 10 FPC – Feb 11: 4.4 Irrational Numbers (pt 1)

An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a fraction (ie. any non-terminating and non-repeating decimal)

Converting fractional exponents to radicals – Remember “flower power”

Homework pg192 # 1-4, 8, 17, 19

Text Book Section 4.4

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Math 10 W&A – Feb 11: Commission

Calculating wages based on commission.

Homework pg 20-21 #1-6

Remember there is a quiz tomorrow on hourly wages, salary and overtime.

Video: Percentages

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Math 9 – Feb 11: Dividing Fractions

To divide fractions take the reciprocal of the divisor and multiply ( leave it / change it / flip it )

Homework: Ch 1 Booklet – pg 16-18 division problems & pg 19-21 a, c, e… only

Dividing Fractions:


Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday Feb 12 – Review/Catch-up day – Lots of time to get work done and ask questions.
Thursday Feb 13 – Chapter 1 Test – Mr. Van Tine will be in to substitute teach this class.
Friday Feb 14 – Start Chapter 2 – Bring your text book!

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Math 10 FPC – Feb 7: 4.3 Rational Exponents

Simplifying expressions with fractional or decimal exponents – All exponent rules still apply! (use the pink sheet!)

Homework: Pg 180 #1-5 (a,c,e) 8, 10, 15, 17

Text Section 4.3

Need help working with fractions?? – Look back: Review

Upcoming Dates:

Quiz 4.1-4.3 Wednesday Feb 12

Chapter 4 Test Friday Feb 14 (happy valentines day!)

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Math 10 W&A – Feb 7: Hourly Wages and Overtime

Minimu wage in BC is $10.25
Overtime: (OT) More than 40 hrs/week or 8 hrs/day

8 hours/day – Regular Time: hours worked x wage = pay
8-12 hours/day – Time and a Half: OT hours worked x wage x 1.5 = OT pay (add to regular)
12+ hours/day – Double Time: OT hours worked x wage x 2 = OT pay (add to regular)

Homework: Pg 7-8 # 1,5 / Pg 11-13 # 1,4,9 / Pg 15-16 # 1,3,4

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