Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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.

Monday, November 28, 2011

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.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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, 2011

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!

Friday, November 18, 2011

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.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

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, 2011

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, 2011

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, 2011

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.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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, 2011

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, 2011

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, November 3, 2011

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, 2011

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, 2011

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.