Math

Midterm Study Guides

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Please scroll down or all math midterms. You may have one page of handwritten notes to reference on the midterm.

Algebra 1A Mid-term Study Guide:

You are responsible for all material covered during the semester. The following is a guide for some of the questions covered on your mid-term exam.

 Know the order of operations.

 Be able to identify statements as always, sometimes, or never.

 Know the definitions of and be able to identify:
o Rational number
o Natural numbers
o Whole numbers
o Integers
o Irrational numbers
o Identities

 Be able to use a number line to simplify.

 Know whether a product will be positive or negative when you multiply:
o Positive x positive
o Positive x negative
o Negative x negative

 Know the following properties:
o Distributive

 Understand inequalities:
o Be able to identify possible solutions of an inequality.
o Be able to find the solution of an inequality.
o Be able to identify the graph on an inequality.

Recommended problems to help practice from Prentice Hall Mathematics California Algebra 1 textbook:

p. 34 # 1-8
Chapter 1 Review p. 59-61 # 4, 6, 8, 20-21, 24-28, 48-52
Chapter 2 Review p. 115-117 # 32-35
p. 126 # 1-18
Chapter 3 Review p. 167-169 # 10-13

Algebra 1B Mid-term Study Guide:

You are responsible for all material covered during the semester. The following is a guide for some of the questions covered on your mid-term exam.

 Be able to write an equation of a line using the slope and y-intercept.

 Be able to match the equation for a line or lines with a graph.

 Be able to solve a system of equations by:
o Graphing
o Elimination
o And be able to determine if the system has
 No solution
 One solution
 Infinitely many solutions

 Solve a system of linear inequalities by graphing and shading.

 Simplify expressions

 Understand scientific notation.
o Be able to identify numbers written correctly in scientific notation.
o Be able to put numbers written in scientific notation from least to greatest.
o Be able to simplify and write a number in scientific notation.

 Factor expressions.

Recommended problems to help practice from Prentice Hall Mathematics California Algebra 1 textbook:

p. 279 # 23
Chapter 6 Review p. 319-321 # 6-8, 10-12, 19-22, 36-43
Chapter 7 Review p. 361-363 # 26-33, 37-42, 74-79
Chapter 8 Review p. 417-419 # 50-61, 62-70

Algebra 1 Mid-term Study Guide:

You are responsible for all material covered during the semester. The following is a guide for some of the questions covered on your mid-term exam.

 Be able to write algebraic equations.

 Know the order of operations.

 Be able to identify statements as always, sometimes, or never.

 Know the definitions of and be able to identify:
o Rational number
o Natural numbers
o Whole numbers
o Integers
o Irrational numbers
o Identities

 Be able to put fractions in order from least to greatest or greatest to least.

 Be able to use a number line to simplify.

 Know whether a product will be positive or negative when you multiply:
o Positive x positive
o Positive x negative
o Negative x negative

 Know the following properties:
o Distributive

 Be able to convert:
o $/hour to cents/minute

 Know cross products of proportions

 Be able to perform rate x time = distance problems.

 Understand inequalities:
o Be able to identify possible solutions of an inequality.
o Be able to find the solution of an inequality.
o Be able to identify the graph on an inequality.

 Understand functions:
o Know the definition
o Identify and determine if relations are functions using mapping diagrams.

 Know direct and indirect variation.

 Be able to find the rate of change for a given situation.

 Be able to write an equation of a line using the slope and y-intercept.

 Be able to match the equation for a line or lines with a graph.

Recommended problems to help practice from Prentice Hall Mathematics California Algebra 1 textbook:

p. 6 # 1-8
p. 13 # 15-17
p. 21 #29-30
p. 34 # 1-8
Chapter 1 Review p. 59-61 # 16-19, 24-28,
Chapter 2 Review p. 115-117 # 32-35; 38-39; 52
p. 126 # 1-18
Chapter 3 Review p. 167-169 # 10-13; 31-39;
Chapter 4 Review p. 221-223 # 1-6; 21-22;
Chapter 5 Review p. 267-269 #6-7; 14-16; 31-33
p. 279 # 23
p. 319 # 6

Algebra 2 Mid-term Study Guide:

You are responsible for all material covered during the semester. The following is a guide for some of the questions covered on your mid-term exam.

 Be able to write equations of lines using:
o Slope-intercept form
o Point-slope form
o Two points

 Solve a system of:
o Linear systems: 2 equations with 2 variables
o Linear equations in three variables: 3 equations with 3 variables
o 2 equations with 2 variables with terms ?

 Know how to solve a matrix equation.

 Be able to evaluate expressions with rational exponents WITHOUT a calculator.

 Be able to perform indicated operations.

Recommended problems to help practice from McDougal Littell Algebra 2:
p. 95 # 13-28; 35-40
p. 152 # 11-34
p. 181 # 12-33
p. 227 # 25-28
p. 341 # 4-7
p. 404 # 32-40
p. 636 #33-51

Geometry Mid-term Study Guide:

You are responsible for all material covered during the semester. The following is a guide for some of the questions covered on your mid-term exam.

 Know when to use the following properties in a proof or to explain a statement:
o Subtraction property of equality
o Multiplication property of equality
o Division property of equality
o Addition property of equality
o Reflexive
o Symmetric
o Transitive
o Postulates regarding points, lines, and planes.

 Know the difference between the following angles and be able to make conjectures or provide reasons based on this information:
o Adjacent angles
o Congruent angles
o Vertical angles
o Complementary angles
o Obtuse angles

 Know the definitions of:
o Equivalent
o Equidistant
o Equilateral
o Conditionals
o Intersect
o Segments and vertices in a figure
o Congruent segments
o Law of Detachment
o Truth value
o Disjunction
o Negation
o Conjunction

 Be able to provide missing reasons for proofs (multiple choice).

 Be able to use algebra to determine variables and/or measures of geometric figures.
 Know the difference between the following triangles and combinations (ex. Scalene but not acute):
o Scalene
o Acute
o Isosceles
o Equilateral

 Use your knowledge of isosceles triangles to be able to determine a variable and/or the length of the sides using given information.

 Know the definitions of the following terms:
o Perpendicular bisector
o Altitude
o Median
o Angle bisector

 Know how to determine whether or not the sides given are a triangle.

 Given an equation and a point, be able to write the equation for a line parallel or perpendicular to the original line.

Recommended problems to help practice from Glencoe Mathematics Geometry textbook:

p. 10 #36
p. 19 #58-60 (Also determine how many segments intersect at CD)
p. 71 #3
p. 78 # 1
p. 85 # 13, 14, 24-27
p. 97-98 # 14-23
p. 103 # 7
p. 104 # 18
p. 112 # 21-24
p. 148 #43-44
p. 162 # 25-27
p. 180 # 9
p. 181 # 13-18 (also decide if these triangles are scalene or not), 26
p. 264 # 14-21

Finals

2011-05-20T15:58:00.000-07:00

Finals are June 1st from 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00.
Please use the online chapter quizzes from your textbook to prepare and review.
Follow this path:
www.parkviewpylusd.org
Links
HS Math
Select your math book
Student Tools
select chapter resources/ or chapter tests

You may scroll down for Algebra and Geometry terms to be familiar with.

Geometry

Proofs (Statements and reasons)

Steps in an indirect proof

Value of y in a parallelogram

Equivalent trapezoids- finding a side

Pascal’s triangle (fifth and sixth rows)

Find a segment in a figure containing two circles with given line segments

Height of a trapezoid when given area and base

Equation of a line that is parallel to y=mx-b and passes through given points

Isosceles triangle and x-coordinate of a given letter

Measurement of an angle when given two angle measurements

Finding value of x in a triangle

Value of two sides opposite the congruent angles

If 15 and 20 are the lengths of two sides of a triangle, between what two numbers must the measure of the third side fall?

Classify ABCD using points given

Two similar polygons- find value of x

Two triangles with given perimeter- if one side equals a given amount, then the other side equals?____

Best description of the front and back covers of a closed notebook

Rotating a figure 90 degrees counterclockwise - What is the matrix?

Algebra Final - Study Guide

See your teacher for practice problems.

Tutoring

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Math tutoring is offered every Friday from 8:00-10:00 in room 701.

Mid Terms

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Please visit the publisher web site to review the chapters covered so far this semester. Taking each end of chapter quiz online is good preparation for your midterm. Go to the Parkview website at www.parkviewpylusd.org and select "Links." You may bring a single side of hand written notes.

Algebra:

Rational , natural, integers, whole, irrational numbers

Identity equations

Proportions

Inequalities

Are functions a relation?

Equations of the form ax + by = c, where a, b, and c do not equal zero, is ________ a direct variation.

Matching equations to graphs

Slope and y-intercept

Geometry:

Intersecting angles

If-then statements

Subtraction property

Multiplication property

Division property

Addition property

Congruent

Complementary

Adjacent

Vertical

Intersecting lines

Equilibrate

Equidistant

Equilateral

Equivalent

Obtuse

Acute

Straight angle

Law of Detachment

Symmetric property

Definition of addition

Definition of line

Definition of congruent segments

Scalene

Acute

Isosceles

Altitude

Angle bisector

Perpendicular bisector

Median

Equation of the line parallel to …

Equation of the line perpendicular to …

Truth value

Disjunction

Negation

Conjunction

postulates

2.1

2010-10-04T20:58:00.000-07:00

Math Tutoring

Mr. Dan Sobschak tutors students enrolled in Algebra 1A-Trig. His office is located on the La Entrada High School campus, 4175 Fairmont Blvd, in Yorba Linda. Below is his schedule. Please note in order to maximize your childâ€™s tutoring time, tutoring times are course and time specific. Tutoring in each subject is for one hour only.

Monday

2:00-3:00 PM Algebra 1A

Tuesday
10:00-11:00 AM Geometry, Algebra II, Trig
2:00-3:00 PM Algebra 1 and 1B

Geometry Final Study Guide

2010-05-17T17:15:00.000-07:00

Geometry Study Guide – 20 Questions

Nine True/False Questions covering:
Planes, lines
Conditional (if, then)
Isosceles Triangles, Right Triangles
Angle Measurements
Area of a triangle
Areas of irregular figures

Find angle measurement

One proof – Given a set of certain circumstances, prove that opposite sides of a rectangle are parallel.

Determine magnitude and direction of a vector with given coordinates.

Write an equation for a circle with a given center and diameter.

Find surface area of a cylinder.

Find surface area of a cone.

Find surface area of a sphere.

Two problems – Calculate areas of irregular figures.

Two problems – Calculate volume of two different solids.

Algebra Final Study Guide

2010-05-17T17:14:00.001-07:00

Algebra Final - Study Guide

30 total questions

Eight simplify the expression questions. Expressions include multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, variables, exponents, and radicals.

Four solve the equation for the variable x problems.

One solve in scientific notation problem.

One solve the linear equations – find x and y variables.

Four factor completely the expression problems.

Four questions regarding finding the slope of the line or the equation for the line in slope-intercept form.

Three questions determining whether the relation is a function. If it is a function, give the domain and range.

Five word problems – i.e. solving for the correct number of nickels and dimes, determining the age of two boys, how long would it take two pipes with different rates to fill the tank, mixing two chemical solutions with different percentages, and investing a total amount of money with two different rates.

Welcome 2009-2010

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You may fulfill your your one hour of weekly interactive instruction through any of the following means:
1) Attend Friday morning tutoring with Mr. Sobschak
2) Complete your Aleks assignments
3) Interact by email, phone, or appointment with your teacher

Finals

2009-05-07T07:32:00.001-07:00

Finals will be held June 1st from 10:00-3:00 with an hour lunch from 12-1:00. Please be sure all discussion board assignments for this semester have been completed by June 1st. No new posting will be made as STAR Testing and finals will satisfy your interaction requirements.

Month 3

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MONTH TWO

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Fibonacci Sequence

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What is the Fibonacci Sequence?