Grade 10

Week 12 – Math 10

This week, I learned about functions. A function is a relationship or expression involving one or more variables. A function will take an input (independent variable) and based on the input, it will produce a given output (dependent variable). Here is an example of two…

Week 11 – Math 10

This week, I learned how to plot ordered pairs on a graph. The first step is to create a table of values which is the table with the inputs and the outputs. (the inputs represent the independent variable and the output represents the dependent variable.)…

Week 10 – Math 10

This week I learned how to solve ugly trinomials using three steps. Step one is to find anything in common like constants or variables, step two is to find the difference of squares, and step three is to find any patterns in the trinomials. Here…

Week 6 – Math 10

This week I learned how to use the box method when solving polynomials. For example, if your polynomial was (2x + 5) (x + 2) you would draw out your box and put the first set of numbers in the brackets on the top and…

Week 5 – Math 10

This week, we started our polynomials unit. I’ve always found solving polynomials hard, but this week I learned that using algebra tiles makes solving polynomials a lot easier. When using algebra tiles to express a polynomial the big square represents , the rectangle represents x,…

Week 4 – Math 10

This week I learned how to use SOH CAH TOA. This acronym helps you decide what ratio to use when solving problems in trigonometry. SOH stands for sine with the opposite angle over the hypotenuse. CAH stands for cosine with the adjacent over the hypotenuse….

Week 3 – Math 10

This week I learned how to label the sides of a triangle. It is important to label all the sides of the triangle correctly because it is important when you are solving problems, that all of your sides are labelled correctly. There are three sides…

Week 2 – Math 10

This week in Math I learned about reciprocals and how they can be very helpful when solving equations. The definition of reciprocal is; a mathematical expression or function so related to another that their product is one; the quantity obtained by dividing the number one…

Week 1 – Math 10

One thing that I learned in Math this week, is how to do a factor tree. A factor tree is is a tool that breaks down any number into its prime factors. A certain number’s prime factorization is the list of prime numbers or prime factors…