9-1 Solving Quadratic Equations Using Graphs and Tables – We learned to use a graph to identify the x-intercepts as solutions of a quadratic equation. Then we learned that a quadratic equation can have zero, one, or two real solutions. If the graph of the function has no x-intercepts then the equation has no real solutions. If the graph touches the x-axis but does not cross it then there is only one x-intercept and one real solution.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework.
In 1980, the presidential incumbent, Jimmy Carter, faced major problems going into the 1980 election. His approval ratings were extremely low throughout the nation, even among Democrats. During Reagan's campaign, he introduced a style of economics referred to as "Reaganomics." The results of the presidential election in terms of electoral votes were remarkable. Ronald Reagan won 489 electoral votes, almost ten times more than Jimmy Carter, who only won 49 electoral votes. Reagan won by a "landslide victory." In terms of the popular vote, the results were much closer. Reagan won just over 50% of the popular vote, while Carter won 41%. Reagan's proposed policies included: 1) Less government control of markets, 2) Increased funding for the military, 3) Decreases in taxes, 4) Decreased funding for federal welfare programs. Reagan and "Reaganomics," appealed to a wide variety of American citizens, including the New Right. He represented this movement, which was a return to right-wing conservative politics. Many Reagan supporters were middle-aged, white, male businessman in the South and West regions of the United States. President until 1988, Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 1994.
Bella was not in school for her 2nd period history class. But it was great to see her when she arrived for 3rd period and dropped off at the park for Field Day. This is her 14th absence this quarter since the end of March.
Bella worked on translating, memorizing, reconfiguring, and breaking apart her Spanish paragraphs.
She would work on one paragraph at a time and then practice writing that paragraph under test-like conditions. We were able to work on two of her paragraphs during our hour.
She should continue to work on the rest of them. She can earn extra credit by submitting her written attempts of the paragraphs.
We watched a sufficient amount of the recommended video to recognize that the technique being employed was completing the square. I demonstrated this method using several problems from the activity sheet provided. We verified that the answers were correct, Bella was going to finish the activity sheet for homework.
Assignment
See lesson outline.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Izabella is a very capable student. She is willing to work hard to understand the work.
Bella read, analyzed, and discussed the next two chapters of Where the Crawdads Sing. She discussed Sunday Justice and the juxtaposition of the setting with the introduction of cat. Bella then wrote on the theme of loneliness and isolation. She then reviewed SAT vocabulary being studied.
