Monday November 24

Last week, we completed Chapter 5 and had two attempts at wrinting tests....the first attempt was very poor, so that students were given a second chance. Once again, congratulations to Jessica, who continues to attain the highest mark on tests! Also, kudos to Sean, who is starting to consistently achieve the results he is capable of.

The last couple of classes have been spent beginning work on a new topic, namely Quadratic Equations and Parabolas. On Monday, we spent time in the computer lab, looking at variations of the equation y=x^2. Students completed questions in Section 6.1, dealing with the concept of second differences. In quadratic equations, second differences are always the same value.

Tomorrow's class will continue work with Section 6.2, and we will look at other forms of the quadratic equation.

See you then.
Mr. P.