First Semester Final Exam Schedule

Monday, December 19
8:00 - 9:30 Period 2 (8:00) - Geometry
9:40 - 11:10 Period 4 (10:00)
12:00 - 1:30 Period 6 (12:00) - Geometry
1:40 - 3:10 Period 8 (2:00)

Tuesday, December 20
8:00 - 9:30 Period 1 (7:00)
9:40 - 11:10 Period 3 (9:00) - Algebra 2 / Trig
12:00 - 1:30 Period 5 (11:00)
1:40 - 3:10 Period 7 (1:00) - Geometry

Friday, December 16

Geometry - We completed the group portion of the final exam in class today. No HW over the weekend, other than to study for next week's final exams. For more information on the final, click on the "Geometry Final Exam Info" link at the top of this page.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed the group portion of the final exam in class today. No HW over the weekend, other than to study for next week's final exams. For more information on the final, click on the "Alg 2 / Trig Exam Info" link at the top of this page.

Thursday, December 15

Geometry - Students worked on their group finals. Groups consist of 4-5 students. Students will complete the group portion of their final exam in class on Friday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Students worked on their group finals. Groups consist of 5 students. Students will complete the group portion of their final exam in class on Friday.

Wednesday, December 14

Geometry - Students were given the day to review for their group and individual final exams. The exam will cover Chapters 1 - 4. See the link above for more information on the final exams.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Students were given the day to review for their group and individual final exams. The exam will cover Chapters 1 - 5. See the link above for more information on the final exams.

Tuesday, December 13

Geometry - We reviewed the HW packet from Sec. 5.1-5.3, focusing on the special segments of a triangle. HW for Wednesday - Complete the PRACTICE pages in the worksheet packet.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our preparation for our final exams, reviewing all of Ch. 1 and most of Ch. 2. HW for Wednesday - Continue reviewing for the exam, reviewing the chapter summary and practice problems at the end of Ch. 3 and Ch. 4.

Monday, December 12

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the special segments of a triangle - medians, altitudes, triangle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors (Sec. 5.1-5.3). HW for Tuesday - Complete the Study Guide pages in the worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our discussion of quadratic inequalities (Sec. 5.7) . HW for Tuesday - REVIEW the end of chapter problems for Ch. 1 and Ch. 2. Begin working on your "cheat sheet" for the final exam.

Friday, December 9

Geometry - We began our discussion of the special segments of a triangle (Sec. 5.1-5.3). HW for Monday - Open this sketch file and answer the questions associated with each of the four individual sketches.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of graphing/solving quadratic inequalities (Sec. 5.7) as we reviewed the HW assn from last night. No new HW for Monday; complete any part of today's HW that was not already complete.

Thursday, December 8

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 4 Test at the start of the hour and spent the remainder of the period beginning our review for the First Semester Final Exam. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 292 - 293 #1-24 and pg. 297 #1-23.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of Sec. 5.7, solving quadratic inequalities graphically and algebraically. Additionally, we reviewed simplification of square roots (Sec. 1.3). HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 370 - 373 #2-5, #8-9, #27, #34, #35-37, #48-50, #54-55, #58-59, #62-65 and pg. 24 #22-26 and #32-36.

Wednesday, December 7

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 4 Test in class. No HW for Thursday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our discussion of Sec. 5.7, focusing on the graphs and solutions of quadratic inequalities. No HW for Thursday.

Tuesday, December 6

Geometry - We concluded our review for Ch. 4. NO HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for tomorrow's Ch. 4 Test.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began the Sec. 5.3 - 5.6 quiz in class today. We will complete the quiz at the start of class on Wednesday. No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, December 5

Geometry - We reviewed our quiz covering Sec. 4.6-4.8 in class today. HW for Tuesday - Complete the Angles of a Triangle worksheet distributed in class today. Click here to access the worksheet.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our review of methods for solving quadratic equations - Sec. 5.3, 5.4, and 5.6. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 393 - 394 #29-34, #42-44, and #55-60.

NOTE: We will take a quiz on Tuesday, December 6, covering Sec. 5.1-5.4 and 5.6.

Friday, December 2

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 4.6-4.8 quiz in class today. HW for Monday - Complete the Ch 4 Take Home Quiz. The quiz will be collected at the start of the hour on Monday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed a short quiz in class today covering Sec. 5.1 - 5.4. HW for Monday - Complete the 5.4 Practice B worksheet that was distributed in class. Note on worksheet - for #7-8, solve the equation using the quadratic formula and skip #11-12.

Have a great weekend!!!!!

Thursday, December 1

Geometry - We began our review of Ch. 4. HW for Friday - Complete pg. 286 - 287 #19-20 and #28-30 and pg. 288 #1-13 and #15-16.

Note: We will take a quiz covering Sec. 4.6 and 4.8 in class on Friday and the Chapter 4 Test in class on Tuesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 345 - 348 #1-3, #6-8, #11-19 (odd), #42-46, #51-55 (odd), #65-66, and #73-77.

Wednesday, November 30

Geometry - Click here to access the sketchpad file. In class, we concluded our discussion of Sec. 4.8, proving the HL Thm for congruent Right Triangles and discussing the relationship between the angles and sides of isosceles and equilateral triangles. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 276 - 279 #2-11, #22-26, #28-29, #42-43, and #45.

Algebra 2 / Trig -We continued our discussion of ways to solve quadratic equations, focusing on completing the square (Sec. 5.4). No HW for Thursday.

Note: We will take a quiz on Friday covering Sec. 5.1 - 5.4.

Tuesday, November 29

Geometry - We continued our discussion of triangles, reviewing and proving properties of isosceles and equilateral triangles (Sec. 4.8). No HW for Wednesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of quadratic functions, focusing on various methods (graphing, factoring, completing the square) that can be used to solve quadratic equations (Sec. 5.3 and 5.4). HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs 338 #4-13 and #15-17.

Monday, November 28

Geometry - We continued our discussion of proofs involving congruent triangles, focusing on CPCTC (Sec. 4.6). HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 263 - 264 #4, #7-11, #17-20, and #24-27.

Note: Click here to access lesson notes from today's Geometry class.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of graphing quadratic functions by comparing vertex and standards forms of quadratic functions (Sec. 5.2). HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs.
328 - 330 #3-9, #11, #30, and #42-48.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!!!

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Tuesday, November 22

Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 4.4 - 4.5 in class today. No HW over the Thanksgiving Break!

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of Sec. 5.1, clarifying the similarities/differences in vertical vs horizontal stretches and compressions. No HW over the Thanksgiving Break!

Note: I posted the GSP file tat we used in class today to aid in graphing functions. The link to this file is located in the left-hand column under "Google Docs ..."

Monday, November 21

Geometry - We continued our discussion of congruent triangles, reviewing several several proofs employing the congruence postulates (SSS, SAS, AAS). We will take a quiz on Tuesday, November 21, covering Sec. 4.3-4.5. No HW for Tuesday, other than to prepare for the quiz.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our discussion of Sec. 5.1, focusing on transformation of the graphs of quadratic functions (parabolas). HW for Tuesday - Rework the book problems that were assigned on Friday of last week. Be prepared for a quick quiz covering Sec. 5.1!

Final Exam Information - Geometry

1st Semester Final Exam information for all of my Geometry classes has been updated. Click on the link above to view this information.

End of Semester Calendars

Click here for a calendar of class activities in Geometry for the remainder of 1st Semester. You may also access this information by clicking on the link above.

Friday, November 18

Geometry - We took a quiz covering Sec. 4.1-4.3 in class today. HW for Monday - Complete the worksheet packet that was distributed in class on Thursday (Friday, in the 8:00 class).

Algebra 2 / Trig - Read Sec. 5.1 in the textbook, watch the associated video lessons (headphones located in the bins to the right to the right of the classroom door), and complete/return the worksheet packet distributed in class. HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 320-322 #14-16, #29-31, #33-41, and #46-50.

Thursday, November 17

Geometry - We continued our discussion of congruent triangles, reviewing Sec., 4.3-4.5. HW for Friday ...

8:00 - 3 tasks ... 1) review for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 4.1-4.3, 2) complete the 4.4/4.5 Quick Quiz distributed in class today (it will be collected at the start of the hour tomorrow), and 3) complete pgs. 246 - 248 #8-9, #13-18, and #28-31 (probably won't review this assn until Monday).

12:00/1:00 - Review for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 4.1-4.3.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our Ch. 4 Test in class today. No HW for Friday!

Wednesday, November 16

Geometry - We continued our discussion of ways to prove two triangles congruent, focusing on the SAS and AAS postulates (Sec. 4.4 and 4.5). HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 246 - 248 #8-9, #13-18, and #28-31.

Note: We will take a quiz covering at least Sec. 4.1-4.3 on Friday, November 18. Other sections may be covered, depending on the progress we make in class on Thursday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our preparations for the Ch. 4 Test. No HW for Thursday, other than preparing for tomorrow's test.

Note: We will take the Ch. 4 Test in class on Thursday, November 17.

Tuesday, November 15

Geometry - We continued our discussion of congruent triangles, looking at "shortcuts" for proving two triangles congruent (Sec. 4.4). HW for Wednesday ...

8:00 - Check Ms. Mayberry's blog

12:00/1:00 - Complete pg. 239 #1-16.

Note: All sections of Geometry will have a quiz 0n Friday, November 18, covering Sec. 4.1 - 4.4.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our preparations for the Ch. 4 Test, looking at the review test at the end of the chapter. Additionally, we reviewed how matrix addition and/or multiplication can be used to transform a set of points on the coordinate plane (Sec. 4.3). HW for Wednesday - Complete the Ch. 4 Practice Tests distributed in class today. The multiple choice page will be collected at the start of class on Wednesday, will be graded, and extra credit points will be assigned for correctness.

Note: We will complete the Chapter 4 Test in class on Thursday, November 17.

Monday, November 14

Geometry - We continued our discussion of congruent figures/triangles (Sec. 4.3), focusing on the definition of congruent figures/triangles. HW for Tuesday ...

8:00 - Complete pg 4 of the sketchpad activity we discussed in class today. Additional HW problems are posted on Ms. Mayberry's blog.

12:00/1:00 - Complete pgs. 234 - 236 #1-10, #17-18, #21-24, and #31-34.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our review of Ch. 4. HW for Tuesday - (same as Thursday) Complete pg. 302 #1-29 ... for #19, do NOT use Cramer's Rule to solve - use either a matrix equation or an augmented matrix.

Friday, November 11

NO SCHOOL today in honor of the men and women who have bravely served our country.

Thursday, November 10

Remember ... There is no school tomorrow - Friday, Nov. 11 - in honor of Veteran's Day. Take time to thank the brave men and women who have served our country!

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of classification and angles of a triangle. completing a proof/review worksheet in class today.

8:00 - HW for Monday - Go to Ms. Mayberry's blog to see today's assignment.

12:00 / 1:00 - HW for Monday - Complete the worksheet packet distributed in class on Wednesday. Note: This packet will be collected at the start of class on Monday and will be graded.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We concluded our discussion of Chapter 4 today, reviewing ways to solve systems of equations using matrices. HW for Monday - Complete pg. 302 #1-29.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE

Ms. Lunte, one of our math interns, has organized a canned food drive to benefit Clare House. The class submitting the most canned/non-perishable goods per student will earn candy or baked goods for their entire class!

Boxes were placed in each math classroom today, with a sign-up sheet located inside. When you bring in an item, fill out your name, class, and how many items you placed in the box. The contest will continue thru Friday, Nov. 18.

Additionally, Mr. Sondgeroth will award 1 point of extra credit for each item you submit ... up to a total of 10 points. If we don't win, but finish in the top 5, then I will provide the treats for the class. Sounds like a win-win situation to me!

Wednesday, November 9

Geometry -
8:00 - Ms. Mayberry wrapped up our discussion of Sec. 4.1-4.2 (angles of a triangle and classifying triangles) and moved into Sec. 4.3, focusing on congruent polygons. HW for Thursday -

12:00/1:00 - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 4.1-4.2, focusing on theorems relating to the Triangle Sum Theorem. HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheets that were distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of ways to use matrices to solve systems of equations, focusing on augmented matrices (Sec. 4.6). HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 291 - 293 #1-4, #19-20, #23-24, #28-30, and #35-39.

Tuesday, November 8

Geometry -
8:00 -Ms. Mayberry continued our discussion of the angles in a triangle (Sec. 4.2) and the classification of triangles (Sec. 4.1).

12:00/1:00 - We continued our discussion of the angles in a triangle (Sec. 4.2) and the classification of triangles (Sec. 4.1) . Click here to access the sketchpad files that aided our discussions. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 219-220 #1-10, #23-31, and #34-37 and pgs. 228-229 #17-20 and 29-35.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed ways to solve 3x3 systems of linear equations. There is no HW for Wednesday.

Monday, November 7

Geometry -
8:00 - Small groups shared their "research" on the different types of triangles. We began a proof of the Triangle Sum Thm, but were interrupted by a fire alarm. HW for Tuesday - Complete the quilting worksheet distributed in class on Friday. See the link from Friday if you need another copy.

12:00 / 1:00 - We completed our Sec. 3.5-3.6 quiz in class today. HW for Tuesday - Complete the back side of the Sec. 4.1 worksheet distributed in class Friday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed Ms. Mora's quiz covering Sec. 4.4 - 4.5. HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 4.5 Problem Solving Worksheet. Click here to load the worksheet.

Friday, November 4

Geometry -

8:00 - We continued our group work, focusing on the material covered in Sec. 4.1 and 4.2. HW for Monday - Be prepared to give your presentation in class on Monday. HW for Tuesday - Complete the "quilting" worksheet distributed in class today. Lost the worksheet? click here
Note: To get to Ms. Mayberry's ISU blogsite, click here.

12:00/1:00 - We began our discussion of the angles of triangles and classification of triangle (Sec. 4.1 and 4.2). We will postpone our quiz over slopes/equations of a line until Monday to allow students to have more time to prepare. HW for Monday - In addition to preparing for your quiz, complete Sec. 4.2 Worksheet (1), completing the proof of the triangle sum theorem.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We spent today's class reviewing for Monday's quiz over matrices. HW for Monday - Prepare for your quiz!

Thursday, Novemer 3

Reminder: We are on Schedule a tomorrow ... 7:00 classes begin at 9:00!

Geometry -
8:00 - We completed our Sec. 3.5-3.6 quiz in class today. Ms. Mayberry then began our introduction to Sec. 4.1, focusing on the different types of triangles and the measures of their angles. HW for Friday - Complete the activity the we started in class and be prepared to report your findings to the entire class.
12:00/1:00 - We continued our review of the equations of a line. We then completed quick quizzes covering Sec. 3.5 and 3.6. HW for Friday - Complete pg. 205 #26-35.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Mora continued our discussion of matrices, focusing on the solving a 2x2 system of equations using matrix equations and inverse matrices (Sec. 4.5). HW for Friday - Complete pg.s. 282-283 #10-12 and #22-24.

Wednesday, November 2

Geometry - We continued our discussion of slope and equation of a line, reviewing Sec. 3.5 and 3.6.
HW for Thursday -
8:00 - Complete the review packet distributed in class today
12:00/1:00 - Complete pg. 201 #3-6, #9-12, #14-17, and #20-24

NOTE: All Geometry sections should be prepared for a quiz on Thursday covering Sec. 3.5 - 3.6.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Mora continued our discussion of matrices, focusing on inverse matrices. HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 282 #2-3, #5-7, #14-15, and #17-19.

Tuesday, November 1

Reminder: We are on Schedule E tomorrow, allowing for a 1:00 dismissal to accommodate parent/teacher conferences.

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 3.6, focusing on different forms of equations for lines. HW for Wednesday:
8:00 - Write the equations for 5 different lines in slope intercept form and the equations for another 5 lines in point slope form.
12:00/1:00 - Complete pgs. 194 - 195 #24-28, and #34-36

Algebra 2 - Trig - Ms. Mora discussed Sec. 4.4, focusing on finding the determinant of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 274 - 276 #14-16, #18-19 and #22-24.

Monday, October 31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from The Great Pumpkin!

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 3.5, focusing on the slope of a line and the relationships that exist between the slopes of parallel (equal) and perpendicular (opposite reciprocals) lines. HW for Tuesday -
8:00 - Complete pgs. 185 - 187 #1-9 odd, #26, #29-30
12:00/1:00 - Complete pgs. 185 - 187 #1-5, #7-8, #21-23, and #26-30

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our quiz covering Sec. 4.1 - 4.3. HW for Tuesday - Complete the Linear Programming worksheet distributed at the end of class today.

Notes from St. Louis ...

I have corrected the HS assignment for the 12:00/1:00 Geometry sections ... #13-21 is correct. I have also corrected the issue with the HW sheet that some of you could not access. It was my first attempt at using google docs and I forgot to "share" the document. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Friday, October 28

Mr. Sondgeroth will be presenting at the NCTM Regional Math Conference in St. Louis on Thursday and Friday. If you need assistance, please contact Ms. Wilkinson in the Math Office or via e-mail.

Geometry -

8:00 - Ms. Schumacher will administer a quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.4.

12:00/1:00 - Mr. Talbot will administer a quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.3.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Kickert will administer a quiz covering all material covered on Tue - Thu of this week.

Thursday, October 27

Mr. Sondgeroth will be presenting at the NCTM Regional Math Conference in St. Louis on Thursday and Friday. If you need assistance, please contact Ms. Wilkinson in the Math Office or via e-mail.

Geometry -

8:00 - Ms. Schumacher will review Sec. 3.1 - 3.4 in preparation for Friday's quiz.

12:00/1:00 - Mr. Talbot will sub. Students will read Sec. 3.3 and 3.4 and discuss in groups. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 168 - 169 #40-53 and pgs. 175 - 176 #3-7 and #13-21.

NOTE: All Geometry classes - 8:00, 12:00 and 1:00 - will have a quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.3 on Friday, October 28. A couple of questions from Sec. 3.4 may appear on the quiz, as well.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Kickert will touch on Sec. 3.7 and review Sec. 3.5 - 3.6.

Note: We will take a quiz covering the material taught by Ms. Kickert on Friday, October. 28.

Wednesday, October 26

Geometry -
8:00 - Ms. Schumacher taught Sec. 3.4, focusing on the relationships involving perpendicular and parallel lines. HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 166 #4-10 even and pg. 175 #6-8, #12, #15, #16-20 even, and #40-45.

12:00/1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth reviewed Sec. 3.1 and 3.2 and began Sec. 3.3. HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class. This worksheet will be collected at the start of the hour and will be graded. There is no book assignment for Thursday.
GSP - Parallels and Transversals
GSP - Parallels and Perpendiculars

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Kickert discussed Sec. 3.6 today, focusing on matrix multiplication. HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 257 #25-30, #31-39 odd, and #50.

Algebra 2 / Trig Ch. 2 Test RETAKE

Any student who wishes to retake the Ch. 2 Test in Alg 2 / Trig will be able to do so in class on Monday, October 31. Please spend time between now and then reviewing old tests and quizzes and reviewing materials from your text.

Tuesday, October 25

Geometry -

8:00 - Ms. Schumacher continued our discussion of parallel lines, focusing on the different ways to prove that two lines are parallel (Sec. 3.3). HW for Wednesday - Complete pg 167 #22 and #24-35.

12:00/1:00 - We took a quiz over Sec. 2.5 - 2.7 in class today. HW for Wednesday - Read Sec. 3.1 and watch appropriate video lessons from the section. Additionally, complete pgs. 149 - 151 #14-17 and #43 - 48. If you have extra time, you should begin reading Sec. 3.2 and watching the associated lesson videos. We will discuss Section 3.2 and Sec. 3.3 in class on Wednesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Kickert began our discussion of matrices, focusing on the creation of and basic operations associated with matrices (Sec. 3.5). HW for Wednesday - Read Sec. 3.5 and complete pg. 250 #12-21 and #29.

Monday, October 24

Geometry -

8:00 - Ms. Schumacher continued our discussion of the angles formed by a transversal, focusing aon the relationship of these angles when the lines forming them are parallel (Sec. 3.2). HW for Tuesday -

12:00/1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth began our discussion of Ch. 3, focusing on the angles formed when two lines are cut by a transversal (Sec. 3.1). HW for Tuesday - Complete gs 149 - 150 #18 - 25 and #35-40. Additionally, students should be prepared to take a quiz over Sec. 2.5 - 2.7 in class on Tuesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of linear programming (Sec. 3.4). HW for Tuesday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class - #4, #5, #6.

Friday, October 21

Don't forget to attend the Key Club Haunted House on Saturday night. Check out the U-High website for more information.

Geometry - In the 8:00 class, Ms. Schumacher, one of our ISU student assistants, taught today's lesson (Sec. 3.1). She focused on parallel lines/planes and the types of angles formed by a transversal. HW for Monday - pg. 148 - 150 #14-26, # 44-48, and #60-62.

In the 12:00 and 1:00 classes, Mr. Sondgeroth continued our discussion of geometric proofs. HW for Monday - Complete pg. 132 - 133 #36-42 and #44-48 and pg. 134 #23.

Note: The 12:00 and 1:00 Geometry classes will take a quiz on Monday, Oct. 24, covering Sec. 2.5 - 2.7.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our discussion of linear programming (Sec. 3.4) HW for Monday - Complete problems #2 and #3 in the packet that was distributed in class today.

Thursday, October 20

Geometry - We continued our discussion of geometric proof, focusing on two-column (Sec. 2.6) and flow proof (Sec. 2.7) methods. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 122 - 123 #3-4, #7, #11-13, #15-16, and #21-25.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our discussion of linear programming, focusing on solution to systems of linear inequalities (Sec. 3.3). HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 202 - 203 #4-8, #22-23, #30, and #32 - 34.

Wednesday, October 19

Geometry - We continued our discussion of geometric proofs focusing on the two-column (Sec. 2.6) and flow proof (Sec. 2.7) methods. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 113 - 115 #1-4, #7-8, #11-13, #16-19 and #21-22.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of Sec. 3.1 and 3.2, focusing on different "types" of systems and the corresponding number of solutions. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 194 - 195 #15 - 31 odd.

Tuesday, October 18

Geometry - We began our discussion of geometric proofs (Sec. 2.6). We will continue this discussion tomorrow. No HW for Wednesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We Began our discussion of Sec. 3.1 and 3.2, focusing on various methods that can be used to solve a system of 2equations/2unknowns - graphing, substitution, elimination. HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 186 - #4-7 and pg. 194 #4-8.

Monday, October 17

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 2.5 in class today, focusing on some of the basic properties of algebra used to solve equations. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 107 #2-14.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed the multiple choice portion of the Ch. 2 test in class today and began working on the take home potion. HW for Tuesday - Complete the take home portion of the Ch. 2 Test.

Friday, October 14

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 2.1 - 2.4 quiz in class today. HS for Monday - Complete the Matrix Logic worksheet packet distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began the Ch. 2 Test in class today. No HW for Monday.

Thursday, October 13

Geometry -

Algebra 2 / Trig -

Wednesday, October 12

Geometry - We continued our discussion of conditional statements, reviewing biconditionals (Sec. 2.4). HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class. In addition, read Sec. 2.4 and complete pgs. 99 - 101 #11-14, #16-18, #24-25, #28-29, #38-#42.

Note: We will take a quiz on Friday, October 14, covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.4.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our preparation for Friday's test over Ch. 2 by working in small groups during class to complete practice tests. HW for Thursday - Those students in class today should submit the multiple choice portion of the practice test before leaving class. Those not in class today should complete it as part of their HW for Thursday and submit it at the start of the hour. The multiple choice portion will be graded and extra credit will be assigned. All students should complete the show your work portion of the test as HW for Thursday. This will serve as the basis for our review in class on Thursday.

Note: We will take the Chapter 2 Test in class on Friday, October 14.

Tuesday, October 11

Geometry - We continued our discussion of logical statements, focusing on decutive reasoning and the Laws of Detachment and Syllogism (Sec. 2.3). HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 91 - 93 #1-5, #8-13, #15-18, #23-27.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our preparation for the Chapter 2 Test which we will complete this Friday, October 14. We reviewed the Sec. 2.7 - 2.9 quiz. Any student wishing to retake this quiz can do so in class tomorrow. We had no HW for Wednesday.

Monday, October 10

No School today ... Columbus Day!

Geometry - Be prepared for a quick quiz on Tuesday covering logical statements and syllogisms.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Begin preparing the Ch. 2 Test which we will take in class this Thursday, October 13.

Friday, October 7

No school today ... Teacher Institute!

Geometry - Be prepared for a quick quiz on Tuesday covering logical statements and syllogisms.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Begin preparing the Ch. 2 Test which we will take in class next Thursday, October 13.

Thursday, October 6

Geometry - We continued our discussion of logical statements, focusing on the ties between syllogisms and Venn Diagrams. HW for Tuesday - Complete Venn Diagrams worksheet that was distributed in class today. The 12:00 and 1:00 classes should also complete the Syllogisms worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed a quiz over Sec. 2.7 - 2.9 in class today. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 170 #1-25 and pg. 171 #1-6.

Note: We will test Ch. 2 next Thursday, Oct. 13.

Woo hoo ...

Remember ... No school on Friday (Teacher Institute) or Monday (Columbus Day).

Wednesday, October 5

Geometry - We continued our discussion in Sec. 2.2 today, focusing on the inverse and contrapositive of a conditional statement and the completion of valid syllogisms. HW for Thursday - In addition to the HW that was assigned on Tuesday (pgs. 85 #14-17, #19-20, #24-29, and #32-35), you should complete #12 on pg. 85.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of absolute value functions, focusing on translation of the graph of y =|x| (Sec. 2.9). HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 165 #5-16.

Note: We will take a quiz in class on Tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 6) covering Sec. 2.7 - 2.9.

Tuesday, October 4

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 2.2, focusing on converse and biconditional statements. HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class. In the 12:00 and 1:00 classes, it will be collected before the end of the hour. In the 8:00 class, it will be collected at the start of the hour on Wednesday. For all classes, the worksheet will be graded and a score wil be posted on Skyward. Additionally, you should complete pgs. 85 #14-17, #19-20, #24-29, and #32-35.

Algebra 2 / Trig -We continued our discussion of absolute value, focusing on graphing absolute value functions and using these graphs to solve absolute value equations and inequalities (Sec. 2.9). HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs 161 - 163 #1-8, #20-23, #28-29, #33-38.

Monday, October 3

Geometry - We introduced Sec. 2.2, focusing on conditional statements. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 77 #11-15, #17-20 (Sec. 2.1) and pg. 84 #3-11 (Sec. 2.2).

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.8, focuing on methods for solving absolute value equations and inequalities. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 146 #1-4 (Sec. 2.7) and pgs. 154 - 156 #3-6, #9-13, #44-45, #47-50, and #55-60.

Friday, September 30

Geometry - Due to the EXPLORE testing on Wednesday, we are currently in different places:

8:00 - We spent the hour reviewing our Ch. 1 tests, submitting an analysis of the mistakes that were made on the test. HW for Monday - Read Sec. 2.1, watch the appropriate videos, and complete pgs. 77 - 79 #2-10, #24-28, #37-39, and #44-53.

12:00 and 1:00 - We spent the hour working on Sec. 2.1, focusing on using inductive reasoning to make conjectures. HW for Monday - Complete the worksheet packet distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.7, focusing on various ways to identify the "best-fit" line for a given set of data. HW for Monday - Complete the worksheets that were distributed in class on Thursday. Additionally, students should use their graphing calculators to find a best-fit line for the three data sets provided on the Sec. 6.3 Practice worksheet.

Thursday, September 29

Geometry - Due to the EXPLORE testing yesterday, we are currently in two different places:

8:00 - We completed the Chapter 1 Test in class today. No HW for Friday.

12:00 and 1:00 - We spent the hour reviewing our Ch. 1 tests, submitting an analysis of the mistakes that were made on the test. HW for Friday - Read Sec. 2.1, watch the appropriate videos, and complete pgs. 77 - 79 #2-10, #24-28, #37-39, and #44-53.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 1.5 in class today. HW for Friday - complete the worksheets distributed in class.

Wednesday, September 28

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 1 Test in class today. HW for Thursday - Complete the Ch. 1 Open-ended Assessment distributed in class today.

Note: Since the 8:00 section missed class today due to EXPLORE testing, they will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class on THURSDAY!

Algebra 2 / Trig - We worked on the Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 Quiz in class today. HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 131 #50-64. Additionally, students should look over the Tech Lab on pgs. 113 - 114.

Tuesday, September 27

Geometry - We completed our review for tomorrow's Ch. 1 Test. No HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for tomorrow's test.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our review of Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering those sections. No HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

Monday, September 26

Geometry - We began our review for the Ch. 1 Test, which will be taken on Wednesday, Sept. 28. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 60 - 63 #1-40.

Note: Mr. Sondgeroth and Ms. Mayberry will be available over the Freshman Block lunch hours on Tuesday, Sept. 27, to over extra assistance to students preparing for the Ch. 1 Test.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.5, focusing on the graphs of linear inequalities. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs.128 - 130 #3-8, #38-40, and #44-46.

Note: We will take a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Alg 2 / Trig Test Retake Criteria

Students interested in a retake of the Ch. 1 Test should follow these steps:

1) Over the weekend, take a close look at your test and identify specific reason(s) for losing points on this test. Submit your written explanations(s) to Mr. Sondgeroth at the start of class on Monday. Include your e-mail address somewhere on this paper.

2) Mr. Sondgeroth will review your explanations and determine the proper course of action for your retake - options include oral exam, partial retake, or complete retake. He will e-mail you individually with his prescribed course of action.

3) In most cases, students back approximately 1/2 of the points they lost on the test.

Friday, September 23

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 1.7 - Transformations. HW for Monday - Complete pg. 53 #5-8, #10-12, #15, and #25.

Note: We are scheduled to take a quick quiz covering Sec. 1.7 on Monday, Sept. 26 and a test covering all of Ch. 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.4, focusing on the writing of linear functions. HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 120 -123 #1-11, #19, #24-26, #29-35 (odd), #44-49.

Note: We will take a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Thursday, September 22

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 1.7, focusing on the basic transformations - reflection, translation, and rotation. HW for Friday - Complete pg. 53 #5-8, #10-12, #15, and #25.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.3, focusing on linear functions. HW for Friday - Complete pg 109 - 112 #5-19 (odd), #47-50, #52-66.

Wednesday, September 21

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.7, focusing on the basic transformations in the coordinate plane - reflection, translation, and rotation. HW for Thursday - pgs. 47 - 49 #13-14, #16-17, #20-21, and #34-37.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Wilkinson led our discussion of Sec. 2.1, focusing on methods used for solving linear inequalities. HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class and complete pg. 94 #23-35 (odd), #41-42, #47, and #49.

Retake Update - Sec. 1.3 - 1.5 Quiz

Guidelines for retaking the Sec. 1.3 - 1.5 Quiz ...

- If you earned a C or better on this quiz, you have the option to retake this assessment.

- In order to retake this assessment, you must make an appt to meet with one of our MAT323 students on Thursday or Friday of this week (see post below).

- Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Schumacher will provide me with a list of students who they feel have made significant progress toward mastering the topics covered on this assessment.

- Retakes can be completed during your free time on Monday, September 26, or Tuesday, September 27.

- If you earned a D or lower on this quiz, it is MANDATORY that you retake this assessment.

- In order to retake this assessment, you must make an appt to meet with one of our MAT323 students on Thursday or Friday of this week (see post below).

- Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Schumacher will provide me with a list of students who they feel have made significant progress toward mastering the topics covered on this assessment.

- Retakes can be completed during your free time on Monday, September 26, or Tuesday, September 27.- Students failing to complete the retake process by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 27, will have their names submitted to Ms. Markert who will handle the situation from there.

Extra Help - Geometry

Our MAT323 students - Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Schumacher - will be holding small group review sessions again this week. Please e-mail the appropriate instructor to let them know which session(s) you intend to attend. Their e-mail addresses are located in the left-hand column.

Thu, Sept. 22

7:30 - 8:00 - Ms. Schumacher - Rm. 216

10:30 - noon - Ms. Mayberry - Rm. 223

Fri, Sept. 23

7:30 - 8:00 - Ms. Schumacher - Rm. 216

10:30 - noon - Ms. Mayberry - Rm. 223

3:00 - 3:45 - Ms. Mayberry - Rm. 223

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get some extra Geometry help!!!!!

Tuesday, September 20

Geometry - We reviewed our quiz from Sec. 1.3 - 1.5 and then began our discussion of Sec. 1.6, focusing on the coordinate plane and finding the distance between two points. HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 47 #1-11 - same as yesterday ; )

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our Ch. 1 Test in class today and then discussed Sec. 2.2, focusing on ratios and proportions. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 100 - 103 #6-13, #30-33, and #48-55.

Monday, September 19

Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.5 in class today. HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 1.6, watch all lesson videos from the online text, and complete pg 47 #1-11.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our Ch. 1 Test in class today. We will complete the test at the start of the hour tomorrow. There is no HW for Tuesday.

Friday, September 16

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 1.5, reviewing HW problems dealing with angle pairs and basic area/perimeter formulas. We also completed a quick quiz covering Sec. 1.4. HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 61 - 62 #16-24 and the Sec. 1.5 Wksht distributed in class.

Note: We will take a quiz in class on Monday, September 19, covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.5. Students will NOT be allowed to use their notes or books for this quiz, only their calculators.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our review of Ch. 1, allowing students to retake one of the two prior quizzes from Ch. 1 (Sec. 1.1 - 1.5 or Sec. 1.6 - 1.9). No HW for Monday, other than to prepare for the Ch. 1 Test.

Note: Only 6 students chose to retake one of the quizzes in class today.

Thursday, September 15

Geometry - Ms. Schumacher led the completion of our discussion of Sec. 1.5, focusing on calculating the perimeter and area of rectangles and squares. HW for Friday: Complete pgs. 38 - 41 #4, #10, #11, #17, #21, #39, and #52. Be prepared for a Quick Quiz covering Section 1.4!

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our preparation for the upcoming Ch. 1 Test (Monday, Sept. 19) by reviewing the quizzes from this chapter and working on an extra credit practice test. HW for Friday - Complete the practice test distributed in class.

Note: Students will be allowed to retake one of the Ch. 1 quizzes during class time on Friday, Sept. 16.

Need Extra Help!!!!!

Ms. Mayberry will be available for individual and group help during the Frosh Block lunch periods (10:30 - noon) on Thursday, Sept. 15, and Friday, Sept. 16 and after school (3:00 - 3:30) on Friday, Sept. 16. Please send Ms. Mayberry an e-mail (clmaybe@ilstu.edu) if you plan to attend the after school session.

Wednesday, September 14

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 1.4, focusing on vertical angles and linear pairs. Additionally, Ms. Schumacher began our discussion of Sec. 1.5, focusing on the formulas for calculating the perimeter and area of rectangles and squares. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 31 - 33 #1-13, #31-32, #34-44.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our quiz covering Sec. 1.6 - 1.9. HW for Thursday: Complete pg. 80 #1-24 and pg. 81 #1-5.

Solving Equations Retake Update ...

ONLY 3 STUDENTS CHOSE TO RETAKE THIS ASSESSMENT!!!!!

That is very disappointing. If you earned a grade of C or below, you should have put in the effort to get this assessment retaken. You had the time - you had a full hour for lunch in your freshman block today, correct?

In the future, retakes will not be an "option" for the lowest performing students. Students who fail to complete the retakes voluntarily will be turned over to our Asst. Principal - Mrs. Markert - as a disciplinary matter.

Tuesday, September 13

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.4, focusing on complementary and supplementary angles. No HW for Wednesday, however we will take a quick quiz in class tomorrow covering basic constructions.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We concluded our discussion of Ch. 1 today. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs 78 - 79 #36 -55 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 1.6 - 1.9.

Monday, September 12

Geometry - We continued our discussion of basic constructions, focusing on duplicating and bisecting segments and angles. HW for Tuesday - Complete the constructions worksheet distributed in class.

Retake Update: The Take Home retakes should have been submitted by the start of class TODAY. Contact Mr. Sondgeroth IMMEDIATELY if you have not yet completed the Take Home retake. The Equation Solving retake should be completed on a free period or after school by the end of the day on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.9, focusing on parent equations of different types of functions - constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, and square root. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 70 - 73 #2-1-, #17-21 (odd), and #33-39 (odd).

Assessment update for Algebra 2 / Trig:

- Wednesday, September 14 - Quiz Sec. 1.6 - 1.9

- Friday, September 16 - Test Ch. 1

Friday - September 9

Geometry - We reviewed HW from Sec. 1.3, focusing on the Angle Addition Postulate. We then began our discussion of construction, focusing on the differences in sketches, drawings, and constructions. HW for Monday - Please watch the video clips listed below that explain several basic constructions. Come to class Monday prepared to demonstrate each construction.

Please check out the following sites and links to learn more about basic constructions:

Whistler Alley (Instructions)

What is a construction?

Construct a congruent angle

Bisect an angle

HS Tutorials (Videos)

Construct a congruent line segment

Construct a line segment twice the length of a given segment

Construct a congruent (acute) angle

Construct a congruent (obtuse) angle

Construct an angle bisector

Teacher Tube (Videos)

Basic Constructions

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Wilkinson lead today's discussion of Sec. 1.8, focusing on basic transformations in the coordinate plane - reflection (flip), translation (slide), rotation (spin), and dilation (stretch/compress). HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 63 - 66 #18, #20-21, #23, #29-37 (odd), #49-52.

Geometry Retakes ...

Students who have met the criteria for retaking the "Geometry - Take Home Assessment" may pick up a copy of the retake from Mr. Sondgeroth (either in Rm. 216 or Rm. 223) until 3:45 this afternoon. the same "restrictions" apply this time as last ... notes, book, computer are OK to use when completing this assessment. Students should NOT receive assistance form any other human or their work on this assessment. Completed retakes are due to Mr. Sondgeroth at the start of class on Monday, September 12.

Students who have met the criteria for retaking the "Solving Simple, Single-Variable Equations" assessment may retake this assessment in the Math Office (Rm. 223) during a free hour or after school on Monday, Sept. 12, or Tuesday, Sept. 13. Students should not need more than 30 minutes to complete this retake.

Thursday, September 8

Geometry - We completed our review of the Take Home Assessment and the Equation Solving Assessment. Guidelines for retaking both assessments are posted below. We then completed our discussion of Sec. 1.3, focusing on terms related to angles. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 24 - 26 #1-2, #15-18, #30-32, #34-38, and #41-45.

Answers to Solving Equations Quiz

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Wednesday, September 7

Geometry - We reviewed the take home quiz and discussed the policies for retaking this quiz and the equation solving quiz. No HW for Thursday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.6, focusing on relations and functions. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 48 - 50 #24-36 (even) and #47-49.

Retaking the Geometry Take Home Quiz

Students who performed below expectations on the most recent Geometry take home quiz have the opportunity to retake the quiz by completing the following steps:

1) We spent a good portion of Wednesday's class reviewing the quiz and answering questions. Students were asked to take notes and reminded of topics that should have already been in their notes. Students should spend time on their own reviewing the material covered on this quiz and identifying topics with for which they may need additional instruction.

2) Students are encouraged to spend their Freshman Block lunch time (bring your lunch with you) in the Math Office on Thursday and/or Friday working with Ms. Mayberry, one of our pre-service teachers from the ISU Math Dept. Students who can not meet with Ms. Mayberry at this time, so go to the online Geometry text and watch the tutorial videos and complete the online quizzes in Sec. 1.1 and 1.2.

3) After that meeting, students will be given the retake quiz to be completed at home over the weekend and returned at the start of class on Monday, Sept. 12.

4) The new score will replace the old score.

Note: Students will NOT be allowed to retake any assessment without first showing that they have made a serious attempt to relearn the material - watched online videos, completed online review/quizzes, received individual help, etc. The purpose of allowing retakes is to insure that students continue to make an attempt to master areas of content where they are currently lacking.

Retaking the Solving Equations Quiz

Students who performed below expectations on the most recent algebra assessment have the opportunity to retake the quiz by completing the following steps:

1) Go to the online algebra textbook and watch the tutorial videos that explain the skills needed to solve simple, single-variable equations and complete the accompanying online quizzes:

- If you struggled with 1) - 2) ... review Sec. 2.1

- If you struggled with 3) - 4) ... review Sec. 2.2

- If you struggled with 5) - 8) ... review Sec. 2.3

- If you struggled with 9 ) - 10) ... review Sec. 2.4

- If you struggled with 11) - 12) ... review Sec. 1.7 and 2.3

- If you struggled with 12) - 14) ... review Sec. 1.7 and 2.4

2) After watching the videos, contact Mr. Sondgeroth to schedule a time to retake the quiz in the Math Office or Learning Center.

3) The new score will replace the old score.

Note: Students will NOT be allowed to retake any assessment without first showing that they have made a serious attempt to relearn the material - watched online videos, completed online review/quizzes, received individual help, etc. The purpose of allowing retakes is to insure that students continue to make an attempt to master areas of content where they are currently lacking.

Tuesday, September 6

Geometry - We collected the take-home assessment covering Sec. 1.1 - 1.2. We then completed an assessment on solving simple, single-variable equations. HW for Wednesday - Read Sec. 1.3 and come to class prepared to discuss ANGLES.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our assessment covering Sec. 1.1 - 1.5. HW for Wednesday - Read Sec. 1.6 and complete pgs. 47 - 50 #2-8, #20-21, #23-29 (odd), #33-37 (odd), #42, #44-46.

Note: In both classes, our new assessment policy affords students an opportunity to retake an assessment which either they, or the teacher, feel did not fully represent the student's understanding of the content being assessed. Students have the option to get assistance from me, one of our college assistants, or from another source before retaking any assessment. At least initially, the new score will replace the old score.

Friday, September 2

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.3, focusing on the definition of an angle. HW for Tuesday - Complete the Take Home Quiz covering Sec. 1.1 - 1.2.

Note: When completing a take home assessment, students are allowed to use their notes, textbooks, and netbooks (for research of a topic). They are not allowed to get assistance form another person or to copy the work of another person.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our initial assessment of Sec. 1.1 - 1.5. Students will be allowed to complete the assessment in class on Tuesday. HW for Tuesday - None.

Thursday, September 1

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 1.2, focusing on what can and cannot be interpreted from a diagram (OK - location/placement of points; NOT OK - assuming specific length/measure/congruence/etc). Additionally, we discussed the processes needed to solve simple, single-variable equations algebraically. HW for Friday - Complete the algebra equation solving worksheet distributed in class.

Note: Hints for solving simple, single-variable equations:

Addition Property for = ... If a = b, then a + c = b + c
- It is OK to add equal quantities to both sides of an equation
- This also applies to subtraction

Multiplication Property for = ... If a = b, then a * c = b * c (where * means multiply)
- It is OK to multiply equal quantities to both sides of an equation
- This also applies to division

Distributive Property for Multiplication over Addition
a * ( b + c ) = a * b + a * c

Similarly, we Combine Like Terms in much the same way ...
x * z + y * z = ( x + y ) * z


Algebra 2 / Trig - We spent the day reviewing for Friday's quiz covering Sections 1.1 - 1.5. HW for Friday - Complete pgs 38 - 39 #3-19 (odd), #23-33 (odd), and #43-47 and pg 43 #1-17.

For additional practice for Friday's quiz, review problems on pgs. 76 - 77 and/or pg. S4 in your text.

Wednesday, August 31

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 1.2, focusing on midpoints and segment bisectors. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 17 - 18 #11-16, #20-26, and #36-39.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.5, focusing on the properties of exponents. HW for Thursday -

Note: We will take a quiz in Alg 2 / Trig on Friday covering Sec. 1.1 - 1.5.

Tuesday, August 30

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.2, focusing on the Ruler Postulate and finding distance along a number line. HW for Wednesday - Complete pg 17 #3-4 and #6-8.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.4, focusing on simplifying expressions. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs 24 - 25 #26-36 (even) and #52-54 and pg. 30 #9-12 and #17-21.

Monday, August 29

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on the "Intersection Postulates." HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs 9 - 10 #4-28 (even).

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.3, focusing on the properties of square roots. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs 24 - 25 #7 - 37 (odd) and #48 - 52 (all).

Friday, August 26

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on subsets of a line and some of the basic postulates associated with the undefined terms. HW for Monday - Complete pgs 9 - 10 #3-27 odd.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.2, focusing on some of the basic properties of algebra (additive identity/inverse, multiplicative identity/inverse, commutative, associative, distributive). HW for Monday - Complete pgs 17 - 19 #1 -29 (odd) and #53-56 (all).

Thursday, August 25

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on the undefined terms (point, line, plane) and building additional definitions. No HW for Friday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.1, focusing on the identifying the different sets of numbers within the real number system (natural, whole, integers, rationals and irrationals) and rewriting a given set of numbers in different ways (words, roster, interval notation, set-builder notation). HW for Fri - Complete pgs 10 - 11 #16-31.

Wednesday, August 24

Geometry - We completed our Geometry Placement Test in class and began a review of the introductory materials in our textbook. HW for Thursday - See post below.

Note: Scores for the Geometry Placement Test have been posted in Skyward. We will return the tests (with an answer key) to you in class tomorrow.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our Algebra 2 Placement Test in class. HW for Thursday - See post below.

Trig HW for Wednesday, August 24

Using either the hard copy or online version of your textbook, explore the section entitled “Textbook Introduction.”

Focus on the following topics in this section:

- Contents in Brief

- Author Biographies

- Who Uses Mathematics?

- Why Learn Mathematics?

- How to Study Algebra 2

- Focus on Problem Solving

Come to class on Thursday prepared to discuss and/or take a short “assessment” on the material presented on these pages.