Foil Method - Diamond & Melanie

Melanie Mendez & Diamond Valles



The topic we are introducing is the FOIL Method. The FOIL Method is the multiplying of two binomials by distributing twice. FOIL stands for First Outer Inner Last. The meaning of this acronym is the steps used to successfully use the distributive property. First you multiply the outer terms of the binomials. Then you multiply the inner terms of each binomial. After you have gotten your products you combine like terms and you have completely distributed two binomials.

Examples:
1. (3x + 4) (2x-8) -> (3x+4) (2x-8) -> (3x+4) (2x-8) -> (3x+4) (2x-8)
V V V V V V V V
6x^2 + -24x + 8x -32
V
6x^2 + -16x + -32

2. (4x + 2) (x-3) -> (4x+2) (x-3) -> (4x+2) (x-3) -> (4x+2) (x-3)
V V V V V V V V
4x^2 + -12 x + 2x -6
V
4x2+ -10x + -6

3. (2x + 2) (2x +2) -> (2x + 2) (2x + 2) -> (2x + 2) (2x + 2) -> (2x + 2) (2x + 2)
V V V V V V V V
4x2 + 4x + 4x + 4
V
4x2+ 8x + 4

4. (Ax2 + B) (Bx2-C) -> (Ax2 + B) (Bx2 – C) –> (Ax2 + B) (Bx2 – C) –> (Ax2 +B) (Bx2 – C)
V V V V V V V V
ABx2 + _ACx2 + 2Bx2 + -BC
V
ABx2 + -ACx2 + 2Bx2 + -BC

5. (2x+ 2) (x + 2) -> (2x+2) (x+2) -> (2x+2) (x+2) -> (2x+2) (x+2)
V V V V V V V V

2x^2 + 4x + 2x + 4
2x^2 + 6x + 4

Class Examples: 1. (xt5) (x+5)
2. (3x+5) (6x-8)
3. (x+7) (4x-5)
4. (10x-45) (12x+34)
5. (-9c+7) (7c-2)
6. (18d-2) (-12d+7)
7. (x+4) (x-4)
8. (7x + 6) (8x+ 5)
9. (x-5) (9x+5)
10. (10x-10) (10x+10)
Conclusion:

The topic that we are explaining is the FOIL METHOD. The FOIL method consists of multiplying of two binomials by distributing twice. FOIL stands for First Outer Inner Last as we had explained before. The first thing we had done was remember the First Outer Inner Last. For instance, example # 2

2. (4x + 2) (x-3) -> (4x+2) (x-3) -> (4x+2) (x-3) -> (4x+2) (x-3)
V V V V V V V V
4x^2 + -12 x + 2x -6
V
4x^2+ -10x + -6

The fist thing we did was notice the first two numbers in both parentheses. Then we multiplied 4x and x together giving us 4x^2. Then we took the first term from the first parentheses and the second term from the second parentheses and multiplied. Which had given us -12x. Then we took the second term from the first parentheses and the first term from the second parentheses and multiplied, which gave us 2x. We then took the last two terms and multiplied and had gotten -6. Therefore we had gotten 4x^2 + -12x + 2x - 6. Then our final answer is 4x^2 + -10x + - 6. We have introduced the FOIL method in a simple easy way to understand.

GPS

Marcus Smith

Given, Plan, Solve

My topic is the GPS method. This Stand for Given Plan Solve. When using this method you have to get your equation and break it down into coefficents, variables, constants etc. This is just showing you all your information broken up. The second step is to Plan out your sequence in solving the problem. You use steps such as divide, add, subtract etc. The final step in doing the GPS method is to solve. After the first two step you basically have planned out what you need to do to solve. Follow your steps from the plan part to solve the problem. For Example:

1.2y +12= 20
Y= variable
2= coefficient
12,20= constants

2y+12=20
-12 -12
2y= 8
2 2
Y=4

2. 21- 3x= 27
X=variable
3=coefficient
21,27=constant
21-3x= 27
-21 -21
-3x=6
3 3
X=2

3. 30k+15=75 4. 100b-10= 290 5.40i+12= 52
-15 -15 +10 +10 -12 -12
30k=60 100b=300 40i=40
30 30 100 100 40 40
K=2 b=3 i=1

Solve the following using GPS:
1. 12q-3=90
2. 27p- 3= 42
3. 14j-7=70
4. 20u+20=400
5. 90n+30=120
6. 45n=135
7. 50r=750
8. 10o-90=-10
9. 6*4t=48
10.50+40a=420

The GPS method system lets you plan out and split up the equation or expression before solving it. The 3 steps are to split up the expression in the Given section, explain the problem in the Plan section, then Solve the problem using your plan. This method can be used for addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. This method is used for solving for variables and many equations and expression.

Oliver Box Method

Oliver Askia October, 25, 2008
Math B Bronx Prep



Hello my name is Oliver I am going to walk you throught the steps of BOX method. My partner Brandon and I are going to guide you through the steps of solving the X value in an equation. The main goal is to find the X value and turn it into an equation that use the distributive property twice. The next steps will show you how as a diagram.


The First Step:

Here is the BOX that you will need in order to solve the equation:

x2 -10x+ 25



x2
25


--25Fill in the top left space with x2 and the bottom right with 25. Multiply both values to get 25x2 . now the space should look like this.


x2
25 ___x___ = 25x2 ___x___ = -10x


The next step is to find what multiples will have a product of 25x2 and a sum of -10x.



x2
-25
-5x
-5x

Now that you found your value (-5x) you can now began to solve the equation.

x2
-25
-5x2
-5x2 (-5x) x (-5x) = 25x2 (-5x) + (-5x) = -10x


Next step is for you to simplify the variables using the greatest common factor.

x2
-25
-5x2
-5x2 (-5x) x (-5x) = 25x2 (-5x) + (-5x) = -10x



x2 -10x+ 25 = ( x – 5)(x – 5)

1. y2 + 11y + 24 = ( y +8)( y+3)
2. c2 +6c + 5 = ( c + 5)(c + 1)
3. m2 + 10m + 9 = ( m + 9)( m + 1)
4. x2 + x – 6 = ( x + 3)(x – 2)
5. x2 + 2x + 1 = ( x + 1)( x + 1)








1. x2 + 7x - 30
2. 48x2 + 4x - 24
3.x2 - 31x - 140
4.2x2 - x - 6
5. -x2 - 2x + 3
6. x2 - 7x + 10
7. 10y4 + 50y3 - 500y2
8. y2 + 10y + 9
9. c2 + 6c + 5
10. x2 + 2 + 1

Equation of a Line

By Hayley & Cashel

Equation of Line


When dealing graphs we go through many methods. One common thing we do is find the relationship between the points on X axis and the points on Y axis. We can also use slope to help us understand a line. Slope is how many boxes on a graph goes up or down and how many boxes to the right of the graph. We can find slope using 3 methods: numerically, algebraically, and graphically. Finding an equation of a line means we already have slope. When finding plots on a line with slope we use the equation format m(x) +b= y. M=slope, and b= y-intercept.

Here are the ways to solve

Numerically: y pattern /X pattern

Ex- y pattern is -15

X pattern is + .5
Slope- x= +.5/ = -30

Y =-15

Graphically: units going up down
Units to the right

Algebraically: y2-y1

X2-x1

Ex- 6-18 = -12 = -2
6, 0 6


Examples

Ex#1: y=8x-5 M=8 B= (0,-5)

Ex#2: y=1/2x+3 m=1/2 B= (0, 3)

Ex#3:y=7x-7 M=7 B=(0,7)


Ex #4= x: 0,4,8,12

y: -2,0,2,4

+2/+4= M=0.5

Ex#5= x: 0,6,12,24

y: 4,8,12,14

+4/6=m

Independent problems:

For the following identify the slope and y intercept, then Graph

1: y=2x-3

2: y=1/2x-4

3: y=5x-3

4: y=8x-5

5: y=1/4+2

6: y=5x-1

7: y=6x-2

8: y=7x-5

9: x: 2,4,6,8

y: 10,20,30,40

10: x: 3,6,9,12

y: 6,12,18,24

In conclusion we’ve come to see how we’re able to graph a line using the equation m(x) + b = y. We also learned how to find slope using the 3 ways numerically, algebraically, and graphically. Each way is different but every answer will always come out the same.

Factoring Perfect squares & GCF

Factoring – GCF and Perfect Squares

By: Abenai Chatman and Rosalba Urena


On our math project we are working on the topic Factoring – GCF and Perfect Squares. Anytime you have the difference of two perfect squares, you’ll always have two binomials. One of the binomial terms has to have a negative sign in between. You should always check your work so that you could see if you got your answer is right because sometimes you can get confused with the negative and positive signs. To find the GCF of a polynomial, trinomial, or a binomial you have to look an each term and determine if all the terms in the expression have the same variable and/or number. If the expression does, then you take out the variable and/or number and put the other terms in side the parenthesis.

Example Problems:

1. 25x² – 36

= (5x-6)(5x+6)
= 25x² + 30x – 30x – 36
= 25x² - 36

2. t² -25

= (t+5)(t-5)
= t² - 5t + 5t - 25
= t² - 25


3. y² - 36

= (y+6)(y-6)
= y² - 6y + 6y - 36
= y² - 36

4. 63yr² - 28y
= 7y (9r²- 4)
= 7y (3r - 2)(3r + 2)
= 7y (9r² + 6r – 6r – 4)
= 7y (9r² - 4)
= 63yr² - 28y

5. x² + 14x + 40
= (x + 10)(x + 4)
= x² + 4x + 10x + 40
= x² + 14x + 40


Independent Problems:


GCF:

1. 4x + 10x

2. 10xy² – 5x

3. 9ym² + 9ym

4. 25x² + 5x

5. 18ym² + 45yx


Factoring Perfect Squares:

6. p² + 16p + 63

7. s² + 12s + 20

8. h² - 14h + 48

9. w² + 13x + 30

10. y² - 13y – 36

In my conclusion through the expressions that come before this we can recognize that when we are factoring these perfect square binomials we are Factoring the Difference of Two Perfect Squares. Such as the example y²-36 we understand from knowing that they are both perfect squares that the answer is going to be (y - 6)(y + 6) because y · y = y² and the other perfect square 36 = 6 · 6. What these two Perfect Squares have in common is that they both when factored pull out twins of that same number instead of a different number. We learned that through factoring perfect squares that are binomials you must always have a subtraction sign for the expression.

Solving Quadratic Equations (factoring)

Solving Quadratic Equations (Factoring)
Amaleen Gonzalez
Trevion Martin



A quadratic equation is an equation with the highest exponent of two. For example, x²+2x+5 is a quadratic expression. Factoring a quadratic equation is making it into two binomials, where you would use FOIL to return it to a quadratic equation. There are two ways to factor a quadratic equation. Each quadratic equation needs to be factored a different way.

One way to factor a quadratic equation is by using a perfect square. For example, x²+10x+25 has a perfect square of twenty-five. A square root of twenty-five is five. When you factor it, the equation becomes (x+5)². If the equation was x²-10x+25, you could still use the perfect square to factor. When factored, that equation becomes (x²-5)² because negative five times negative five equals twenty-five. You could also use the fact that twenty-five is a perfect square if the equation was x²-25. When factored, that equation becomes (x+5)(x-5).

The other way to factor a quadratic equation is by using Box Method. You use Box Method when the quadratic equation doesn’t have a perfect square or if the equation does have a perfect square but the coefficients don’t add up correctly. For example, x²+7x+10 needs to be factored using Box Method. Box Method is used by setting up a box with four equally smaller boxes inside.

The first term is put into the first box and the last term is put in the last box. Then you multiply the first and last term together, which in this case would give you 10x². Now you have to find two numbers that equal 10x² when multiplied and 7x when added.

____ · ____ = 10x² ____ · ____ = 7x

You would find that 2x and 5x fit in. You put 2x and 5x into the remaining boxes.

With these numbers plugged in, you find the GCF going down and across. You end up with (x+2)(x+5).

Sometimes there is a perfect square, but you still need to use Box Method. For example, x²+10x+16. If you do not use Box Method, you’d think it was (x+4)², but this is equal to x²+8x+16. Using Box Method, you’d have the correct answer, which would be (x+2)(x+8).

Quadratic Problems

5) 1. 2x²-8x+24 =0 2. 7x²-21x-18 =0

3. 9x² +3x-22 =0 4. 14x² +100x-25=0


5. 12x² +14x+4=0 6. 22x² +5x-30 =0

7. X² + 2x-8=0 8.4x²-10x = 7

9. 2x²-3x+ 12 =15(x² +4) 10. 40x²-28x-36=0


Quadratic Equations Continued

As my partner has stated a quadratic equation is a equation with the highest exponent is 2. One way to making it into two binomials is to use box method or find the perfect square of a number. If you want to check your answer just FOIL the problem which is the opposite of box method. Box method is only used when you don’t have a perfect square. This is a non quadratic equations like 5x³-30x+20 because the highest exponent is 3.

- Trevion

Solving Linear Equations

Xavier Richardson & Stephanie Gordon
Solving Linear Equations




Hello, my name is Xavier. Stephanie and I will be showing you how to solve a linear equation. A linear equation is an equation that creates a straight line when put on a graph. To solve a linear equation, take the smallest constant in the equation and use its opposite operation (ex: -3’s opposite operation would be +3) after you do that, bring down the remaining numbers so that you have a smaller equation. Next, find a greatest common factor, or GCF, between the remaining numbers. Divide the numbers by that GCF. You should now get the value for the exponent that you are looking for.

Here are some examples:

27 = 5x -3
+3 +3
30=5x

divide the 30 and the 5x by its GCF. That should give you:
x = 6


5 = 5x + 4
-4 -4
1 = 5x
/1 /1
x = 1

14 = 7x – 21
+21 +21
35 = 7x
/7 /7
x = 5
4. 3x + 9 = 81
-9 -9
3x = 72
/3 /3
x = 24
5. 16 = 8x – 4
+4 +4
24 = 8x
/8 / 8
3 = x
1. 50=5x+15

2. 48= 54 -3x

3. 46 + 9x= 100

4. 10x- 20= 80

5. 36= 6x -6

6. 25= 3x+ 1

7. 27= 4x +3

8. 49= 21x – 7

9. 34= 6x+4

10. 76= 9x – 5

In conclusion, the linear equation can be very difficult to solve. But if you keep on practicing. You will be the greatest at solving a linear equation.

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Melnaie's Trip to fordam And CIty College

Over this last week the 9Th grade went to several colleges. The group I was in had went to City College a CU NY college in Manhattan and Fordam University a private in the Bronx. Both colleges are great and have lots of interesting courses to consider. In City College the things that stood out to me the most was the different majors. For example, this college has the opportunity to become and inter to become a nurse later on in my life. I also liked the campus, the way the buildings looked and were modern and closed off. I think the fact that the security is pretty tight is another interest I have in a college. I don't like the location of either colleges. But the campus is very beautiful. I Fordam because it made me more inspired to pursuit and thing i want by the time i decide what i want to do. I think I might major in business or the Arts like theater,etc. I would like to visit Princeton University or Yale University as well to see the expectations I need to do right now in order to attend a college that is that high on the list.

Melanie's first blog

Hey my name is Melanie! I am freshmen in High School. I am a Capricorn and is very friendly. I go to Bronx Prep Charter School. My hobbies are to hang out with my friends, talk on the phone, laugh, act, and sing. I like to do a lot of things that involve having fun with my friends and family. I am Dominican, Puerto Rican,Italian, And Haitian. As you can see I have a lot of different sides to myself. My favorite hobbies are to laugh. When you will see me in the halls you will usually find me laughing. My smile is something that is important to me in many different ways. It's apart of me that has been there since i was born! My favorite classes are math, science, and theater. I think this blogger will help my and my friends express our different views on different subjects in the mat world. I have a lot to learn and this will help me understand what other people understand in math. Its like picking a piece of each one of my friends minds and learning from each opinion!! This year is about new things to do, new mistakes and new things to learn. I would like to at least learn one huge lesson as this year grows more exciting and more interesting!!!!!

Oliver

This week I had spent 2 days visiting colleges. On monday In visited Fordam in Manhattan, there I saw a very good place for me to find my career. For example Fordham is a very good college, it is still in New York City and it is a very challenging school and is a place of higher learning.Next day i visited SUNY Purchase a college locted in Westchester County and is a college dedicated to students who are artistic and want to chase an artistic career. SUNY is also very diffrent to Fordham in location. Fordham is located in Manhattan and is deep inside the city. SUNY Purshase is more suburben and is surrounded by trees and grass. I think its is a very good college for students who are searching fame and fortune. Also it is a very peaceful and beautiful campus

City College and Fordham University experience

The two college trips we went to were good. City College is a CUNY in Manhattan, and Fordham is a private college. I didnt really like City college becuase it was small and in Harlem. I rather go to a bigger school like G.W. I liked the dorms that Fordham has and the security looks top notch. Im looking foward to doing something in Engineering, or archetecture. I have to start working on doing my homework more and study more to show im commited.

College Trips

During this week, I have visited two different colleges. One was City College of New York, and the other one was Fordham University. Both of them are very great schools and are similar, but they are also diefferent ways. City College is located in the Harlem section of Manhattan. It is a very large place and the population is very diverse, with about 94 languages spoken on campus. Fordham University is also a large area located on the Bronx. The population is not very diverse, with the majority of students being white. The things i liked about CCNY was their large gym, their weight room their indoor and outdoor track field, and their buffet. I also liked Fordham University's library. I didnt like CCNY's large classrooms, though, but Fordham's small classrooms were just right for me. I know that in order for me to get into any colleges, I need to stay on top of my assignments and try my best to do well in my classes. I've decided that I want my majors to be biology and computer technology. In the future, I would like to visit Vaughn College and NYU. Johns Hopkins University.

my college trip

For my college trip I went to Fordham University. The trip to Fordham made me think more of going to this particular university. The reason why is because you can do art, dance, theater, and have classes on your religion. Even if this university is a catholic school. You have Christians, Muslims, and Jewish religions. Also that some of you classes will be graded for one your major subject like math, literature, biology, etc. For now in the 9th grade I will participate in many events the will boost up my opportunity to get in to Fordham University. But not only would I like to get into to Fordham, I would also like to get into NYU, Syracuse, John Hopkins, George .W, Clemson, Nyack and/or U.mass. These colleges have very good qualities that make them each unique that made me look at them. For now I don't know what majors I would like to consider. But I will find one.

College Trips: Fordham University

This week I visited Fordham University at the Lincoln Center. Some things that stood out to me were the variety of classes that the students were able to take, the opportunities that they had, and the building they took classes in. I liked the dorms and the numerous classes and groups you can participate in. The only thing that I did not like about the school is that it is local because I want to be able to experience going away for college.
As a 9th grader now I think that I need to make sure I stay focused and don't let my grades slip and also I need to maintain a positive attitude towards other people because they may be people I need to get into a good college. A major that I am considering for college is law or physcology. Some colleges I would like to visit in the future would include Spellman, GMU , Yale , Princeton , and many others.

College Visits :)

I was able to attend one of the two college visits that Bronx Prep had planned for us to go to. I wanted to go to the second college as well but was not able to. On October 22nd I went to Fordham University which was located in lower Manhattan and it was a private school. It was in a different area of the city and it was full of different cultures. When i went into the college campus I liked how we were treated by the tour guides. We were separated into groups with tour guides. They were very friendly and helped us out with any questions we wanted answered. We were able to see all different types of classrooms and dorms as well as lounge areas for the students attending. There isn't really anything i disliked about the college because they represented it very well. I didn't see anything wrong i just saw how positive it was that they can show off their artistic skills and express themselves. Some things you can do as a 9th grader to prepare for college is start obtaining independance skills. You would be on your own for the most part and have to work hard for yourself. Another thing you can learn now that would benefit in the college life is starting a friendly relationship with your professors so that your class can go smoother. I'm not sure yet on what i want to major in, but I do want to be sucessful which i have to work towards now. Some colleges i would like to visit in the future is Princeton, and other Suny and private colleges.

College Visit to fordham

On Monday October 22 ,2007 I attended Fordham University. Fordham was located in Manhattan and next to a public park. Fordham has many compartments and a large campus. Dorm rooms were like suites and contained 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. Fordham also contained an art room, music room, lunch room, study hall area, law room, theatre area, and a large libary. Fordham university is a private school, which means it isn't a SUNY or a CUNY school. Becuase Fordham is a private school it can be a little pricey. For a dorm with 3 bedrooms it cost $7,000. For a single room you have to pay $12,000. I liked Fordham's "green area" and all the law rooms and law material they had. I also how roomy the dorm was. The only reason I wouldnt apply for Fordham is becuase i would like to go away from home when i attented college. I would like to majow in Law or Pyhscogoly and Fordham contains many materials for law. Another college I would like to vist might be Morgan or a school like Princeton. Right now as a 9th grader I need to be more into my work. I cant be lazy and do the work juss to pass. I have to apply my self.

college trip reflection

on the 22rd and the 23rd of october i visited two colleges in the city. when I visted the colleges I came with an open mind to see how I wanted to spend my future. The colleges I visted was ccny his college was better than i expected it to be. It was larger than I thought other city colleges were. The part that I liked the most was the amount of space that I would have access to. I was happy to see that they had computer labs for students who needed it and you were able to print any information you needed. The only reason i wouldn't attend ccny is because it did not have any majors i am interested in. I am interested in fashion design and sewing for fashion designers. The colleges I am interested in are parsons and the fashion institute of technology. The other college I visted was fordham university in the bronx on rose hill. I enjoyed seeing the amount of dorm space that was available to freshmens. The only thing is that I wouldn't want to live in dorm in the bronx when I live in the bronx already. I also liked the selection of food given in the cafeteria. I was happy to see a big library and small classes instead of large lecture halls like some colleges have. I hope to visit more colleges in the future so I have a variety of choices to chose from.

College Visits =]

On October 22nd and October 23rd I visited two different universities in the bronx. One of the universites I visted was City College. City college is a public universtiy located in Harlem, New York. It is refered to a CUNY school. I learned that CUNY stands for City University of New York. The university was very big and it had a large popularity of diverse people. What i really enjoyed about the College was that it had nice dorm rooms. They had varity of different type of dorm rooms to chose from. I also liked the size of the gym because it was very large and various excerizing machines.

On october 23rd I visited Fordham University at Rose Hill. I learned that Fordham university is neither a CUNY or a SUNY school but it is a private school. Unlike City College, Fordham University is a private school which means you have to pay more intuition. Many people attend Fordham because they wont like to get lost or not find thier way to their dorm room in a large campus. I liked Fordham University better than City college because it had a nice library and a very nice campus where you can relax in the spring and study for midterms or finals.

College Trips

My group had gone to City College of New York and Fordham University. Each college had something unique about them. About 75% of those who attended City College went on to Med School and about 85% went to Law School. Fordham University, I found, was based more around business. The percent of students who went to Med School was what really caught my attention at City College. There was nothing I didn't like at City College. I wasn't as interested in Fordham as I was in City College because I'm not looking to get into business. I want to start reaching for my highest potential here, in 9th grade, so that I now what I can do and where I can go when I'm looking for a college. For example, I would look to do some community service in places like hospitals. I'm looking to getting into the medical field. I hope I can visit colleges that can help me with that.

Reflection on the College Trips

Hello Math B Visionaries!

I hope you enjoyed your college trips (for those of you who were allowed to go), and I am sure you are looking forward to the spring when you have your first high school OVERNIGHT college trip.

Today in lab you will be reflecting on your college experiences. Your assignment is to write 1 paragraph (5-15 sentences) reflecting on your college trip(s). Discuss the colleges you visited and what stood out in your mind about them. Address the following questions in your paragraph:

(1) Points that stand out about each particular college
(2) Things you liked about the college and did not like about the college
(3) Things do you need to do NOW as 9th graders to prepare for college
(4) Type of major you are considering in college
(5) Colleges you would like to visit in the future

This project must be completed TODAY and posted TODAY.

Happy Blogging!

Mrs. Collins

Blog Algebra Project

Good morning visionaries!!!

Now that you have introduced yourself on the blog and reflected on , it is time to put some actual math on the Math B blog. Today you will be working with a partner, so you should choose another person you want to work with on the project. Your project will focus on one of the topics we have been studying in Math B so far:

(1) Vocabulary
(2) GPS
(3) FOIL
(4) Factoring - GCF and Perfect Squares
(5) Factoring - BOX Method
(6) Solving Linear Equations
(7) Solving Quadratic Equations (factoring)
(8) Equation of a Line and Graphing

Each group MUST choose a different topic, and the groups that get my attention properly first will get priority.

You will be typing up your project in Microsoft Word today. Here is the format you should follow:

(1) Title of project
(2) Names of team members (real names, not nicknames)
(3) Introductory paragraph (5-15 sentences) - introduce your topic, define it, write out steps used for that type of problem, write out real world examples, etc.
(4) Five examples that YOU solve
(5) Ten problems that you DO NOT solve (the class will!)
(6) Conclusion (5-15 sentences) - discuss your blog posting, with references to the examples that you solved

Since there are SIX different parts to the project, each team member should be working on a DIFFERENT part - no one should be sitting at their laptop with nothing to do today.

Save your work to the student server, and we will be back in the lab tomorrow so you can post your work on the blog.

Happy Blogging!

Mrs. Collins

abenai

hi!! my name is abenai and I am currently going to Bronx prep high school. I enjoy dressing up and designing clothes. As you can see I really love fashion. I also enjoy shopping as you can see if I enjoy fashion then I must enjoy shopping for the highest fashionable outfits in the industry. I also enjoy going to church because God and religion is an important part of my life. I don't enjoy school as much as I could but what normal teenager does. I hope one day to be famous for my designs and creative ideas. I also want to be known as a journalist. I just don't know which one I enjoy the mostI hope to accomplish many things at Bronx prep and open many opportunities for my self.

Brandon

Hii....my name is Brandon also known as b liite.I love my math b class.Even thought I am in 9th grade I am taking 10 grade courses. My teachers Ms. Collins and Mr. Glogower are very good at what they do. I feel by the way they are teaching me I am goin to be ready for the world. I am very glad I am in this class and I wouldn't change if I had the chance.

Oliver!!

Hello my name is Oliver. I am a freshman in highschool and I love math, gym, history, and science. I am a latino prodigy. I love food and I love my culture. I am Hondurian and I enjoy soccar and basketball. I love to spend my time outside of my house and I enjoy leaving New York city to see other places. I don't have any hobbies but I am multi talented. I work hard but I am a bit lazy at times. I love watching sports and I will always be a Knicks fan!!!!!

Stephanie

Hey everyone. The name is Stephanie. I go to Bronx Preparatory Charter School. I'm in the 9th grade. I like to dance, listen to music, have fun with my friends, and just be cool. Nothing more nothing less. My favorite classes are Spanish and P.E. For Spanish it's just because I'm learning a new language and I'm type good at it. For P.E I'm just good at it. I'm an Aquarius. Nobody is better than an Aqaurius. That's my opinion. Math Blog is cool so far. My favorite shows are Law and Order(SVU), Bridezilla, I Love New York, and America's Next Top Model. I love dogs and cats. I love being with my family, and friends. That' s all I can say about myself.

Cashel

My name is Cashel Payne and I am freshmen at bronx prep. I was born December 20th during the year of 1993 , making me a sagittarius. I'm currently in the math class math B. Math B is the highest math class for 9th grade and I'm proud and grateful to be in it. I'm a friendly person and love to make new friends. I enjoy chatting on the computer, talking on the phone, and hanging out with my friends. My favorite classes are english and history. I also like math but sometimes I get stuck on certian probelms, but I'm always ready for a challenge and an oppurtunity to learn new things. My goals are to succed in everything I do and make my way to the AP math classes.

Hayley

Hi, my name is Hayley and I'm finally a freshman in highschool.My zodiac sign is pisces. I'm also in math B class a step closer to taking Ap classes when im in higher grades. I go to Bronx Prep, and i like to do things teenagers do. Such as talk on the phone,shop, go to the movies, basically socialize with my friends. My favorite classes are English and math but math can get very difficult at times. A math blog is basically a public site where we can reference to, to be able to get help on math topics. Also we can share these sites with others who are interested. My overall goal for my freshman year is to maintain high grades and not allow myself to slack off when things get hard.

Trevion

Hi my name is Trevion Martin, and i'm in 9th grade. My favorite classes are science,english. I was born April 17 and I am Aries. I like to watch horror, action, and comedy movies. My goal for freshmen year is to get a 90 or higher on my grade and to pass the regents exam. I also like to ride my bike, hang out with cousins, surf internet.

Marcus Smith

Whats Up!! Its Marcus Smith. Im in my freshmen year in high school at the Bronx Prepatory Charter School. I like to play basketball, listen to music (Kanye West, Jay-z, etc.), hangout, and generally have fun. But anyway my favorite classes are (for now) are History and Math. I like Bio and other classes but i dont feel they are my best ones. I also have a lot of interest in my spainish classes because I want to learn a new language.I hope to go to Wisconsin College and major in stuff(lol). My Birthday is June 23 and I am a proud Cancer. I love to watch sports, all sports and as everyone that knows me knows that Kobe is the best in the Nba, and Go Yankees!!

Diamond

My name is Diamond Valles and I go to Bronx Prep Highschool ( Class of 2011 ). I was born on January 2nd 1993 and I'm a Capricorn. I enjoy doing normal teenage activites such as talking on the phone, being on the computer, and hanging out with my friends. Some of my favorite classes include English and Math. To me a math blog is a place where we share what we are learning as a math community throughout the year.My goals for my freshman year of highschool include setting a name for myself in the highschool so I can go on to be successful in college and getting into AP classes in the upcoming years.

Amaleen

My name is Amaleen. I go to Bronx Prep. I'm in my freshman year. Math is my favorite subject. I like spending my time on my computer, reading, playing the piano, playing chess, etc. My birthday's March 2nd, so I am a Pisces. I think this math blog is for keeping track of what we've done in class, or what we've learned. One of my goals for my freshman year in high school is to pass all of my classes.

Xavier

My name is Xavier Richardson. I am a Freshman at Bronx Prep high school. In my free time, I like to listen to music and make music. My favorite classes are science and spanish. These classes interest me the most because I have always been interested in how something works and how it happens, and I've want to be able to learn and understand another language. I am a Scorpio. My least favorite classes are english and math. I was told that a math blog is something like a journal of all of the things that you do in your math class, so I guess thats what it is. I have a couple of goals that i want to achieve this year. For starters, I want to pass all of my classes with high scores. I also want to have a better knowledge of the things I didnt want to understand before.

Rosalba Urena`s Blog

*My name is Rosalba Urena but known as Rosy.

*I was born in August 23rd, 1993 which makes me 14 years old. A virgo.

*I was born in Washington Heights but raised in the bronx.

*My nationality is Dominican which i rep to the fullest.

*I am a very cool person to be with. Make new friends really quick. Love going out with people to places and discovering new things.

*I currently attend Bronx Prep High School where I met all my friends, who I love dearly. I am currently a freshmen and taking two 10th grade classes which are Math B and Biology Honors.

*My two goals I have for this year are to focus on my classwork and to do my best , which I know I can do.

Welcome to the Math B Blog!!!

Hello Visionaries!

As a class, we now have our very own Math B blog. A blog is a web log, which will serve as a journal (diary) for all the work we do in class this year. The activity you will be working on in the laptop lab today will be is to create your own professional gmail account and introduce yourself on our blog.

This year you will have the opportunity to create a new, unique Math B blog. The purpose of this website is twofold: to post projects on the world wide web for you to share with your peers (and the world!), and also to serve as a study aide as you prepare for tests and the Regents exam.

Today you need to first go to www.gmail.com, to create a PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EMAIL ACCOUNT that will be used for this class and when you apply to college. Getting a gmail account is FREE, and you NEVER have to delete any emails! To set up this email account, go to:
www.gmail.com

For your USERNAME, type your FIRST and LAST NAME:

Examples:
diamondvalles@gmail.com
marcussmith@gmail.com

If your username is taken, add some numbers at the end (marcussmith11@gmail.com). This is a SCHOOL email address that colleges will see, so you need to be formal and professional. Choose a password that you are going to REMEMBER!

Then, send out your first gmail to Mrs. Collins at mrs.collins@gmail.com. In this email, send your username and password (just in case one day you forget!).

You will then receive an email inviting you to join our Math B blog. Clink on the link, and then follow these steps to set up your blog profile.

1. To become a member of our Math B blog, click the underlined link ONCE. It will take you to another web page to invite you to be a member of the Math B blog.

2. Type in your password from before.

Display Name: Your First Name (REAL name, not a nickname)

Email address: yourfirstandlastname@gmail.com

3. Once you have become a member of the blog, you can create your first post! Click on 'create', and in the Title section write your first name.

4. Write 1 paragraph (5-15 sentences) introducing yourself to the blog community, with such info as your name, year in high school, school, hobbies, favorite classes, zodiac signs, etc. Conclude with your thoughts on what a math blog is and your goals for your freshman year of high school.

Remember two things:

(1) Our Math B blog will help you on your road to AP Calculus and AP Statistics.
(2) Blogging + Math B = 100% Success!

Happy Blogging!
Mrs. Collins