Friday, March 2, 2012

Hello 11th Grade Students!

Here is a math question for you:

In the figure below, X is on , XYZ measures 45°, and AXZ measures 130°. What is the measure of XZY ?

F.  45°
G.  60°
H.  85°
J.   95°
K. 105°

Friday, February 24, 2012

Question of the Day

Hello 11th Grade Students!
 
Here is a math question for you:
 
A typical high school student consumes 67.5 pounds of sugar per year. As part of a new nutrition plan, each member of a track team plans to lower the sugar he or she consumes by at least 20% for the coming year. Assuming each track member had consumed sugar at the level of a typical high school student and will adhere to this plan for the coming year, what is the maximum number of pounds of sugar to be consumed by each track team member in the coming year?

A.14
B.44
C.48
D.54
E.66

Friday, February 3, 2012

Question of the Day

Hello 11th Grade Students!

Here is your question of the day:

A vendor has 14 helium balloons for sale: 9 are yellow, 3 are red, and 2 are green. A balloon is selected at random and sold. If the balloon sold is yellow, what is the probability that the next balloon, selected at random, is also yellow?

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Hello 11th Grade Students!

Welcome to second semester! There's only three more months until your ACT exam. Here's a question to prepare you for the math test.


In the standard (x,y) coordinate plane, the graph of (x – 2)2 + (y + 4)2 = 9 is a circle.
What is the area enclosed by this circle, expressed in square coordinate units?


A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 9
E. 16

Friday, December 9, 2011

Question of the Day

Hello 11th Grade Students!

Here is your question of the day. Please consider the underlined word: Is it correct as is, or does it need to be changed? 

The pipes, which can vary numerously from three to
fifteen, are fashioned from clay that is rolled around
a mold.


A.NO CHANGE
B. in quantity of numbers
C. number-wise
D. in number

Friday, December 2, 2011

The Importance of Respect

Hello 11th Grade Students!

As you know, this month's Character Education word is "Respect." We all know how important it is to truly understand the meaning of respect. In a well thought out paragraph please define the word "respect" in your own words. What does it mean to you? How do you show respect to others? (Parents, teachers, friends, even strangers). Do you require respect from others? If so, who? Include details in your answer.


Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Hello 11th Grade

I hope you all enjoyed today's special field trip! Here is your question for the day.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Math Question

Abandoned mines frequently fill with water. Before an abandoned mine can be reopened, the water must be pumped out. The size of pump required depends on the depth of the mine. If pumping out a mine that is D feet deep requires a pump that pumps a minimum of D squared over 25 + 4D – 250 gallons per minute, pumping out a mine that is 150 feet deep would require a pump that pumps a minimum of how many gallons per minute?

A.  362
B.  500
C.  800
D.1,250
E.1,750