Mrs. Forte’s Algebra News- Week of 3/11 to 3/15

Algebra This week we are starting chapter 9.  The chapter focuses on quadratic equations.  This week our focus will be on quadratic graphs and their properties, finding the axis of symmetry,  and how to find the roots of a quadratic equation,  There will be a quiz on...

Mrs. Forte’s Algebra News

Algebra  This week we are finishing up chapter 8 in our textbook.  We will be reviewing the entire chapter on Tuesday and Wednesday.  The unit exam will be on Thursday, 3/7.  Following the exam, we will begin chapter 9, which focuses on solving quadratic equations.  ...

Mrs. Forte’s Algebra Week of 2/25 to 3/1

Algebra Welcome back from Winter Break!  This week we are continuing with Chapter 8.  This week our focus will be on factoring binomials.  We will also explore factoring involving special cases, ex) DOTS and factor by grouping.  There will be a quiz on factoring...

Mrs. Forte’s Algebra News- Week of 2/11-2/15

Algebra This week we are on Chapter 8 in our textbook.  We are working with polynomials.  We have learned how to multiply binomials using the box method and distributing.  This week our focus will be on using the FOIL method.  We will also explore factoring and...

Mrs. Forte’s Algebra – Week of 2/4 – 2/8

Algebra This week, we will be finishing up chapter 7, exponential functions.  This chapter covers the differences between exponential growth and linear growth, calculating growth factors and growth rates, exponential decay, and geometric sequences.  We will be...