Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Thursday, March 1

Geometry- Look at this file for class today. file Today in class we discussed 6.2 focusing on the properties of a parallelogram. HW for Friday page 395 #15-25 odd, 26.

Algebra 2/Trig-Today in class we completed the review on page 554-557 in preparation for our test tomorrow over Chapter 7.

Wednesday, February 29

Geometry 8- Today in class we discussed vectors and finished talking about chapter 8. HW for Thursday finish packet and page 563 #5-17 odd.

Geometry 12/1- Today in class we discussed section 6.1 focusing on polygons. HW for Thursday- page 386 #16-21, 23, 25, 35, 37

Algebra 2 Trig- Today in class we finished up chapter 7 by talking about exponential and logarithmic regression. We worked on the practice B worksheet in class. HW for Thursday is to look at the chapter review and bring questions to the review tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Wednesday, February 22

8:00 Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 8.1 - 8.3 in class today. HW for Thursday - Read Sec. 8.4 in the textbook and complete the HW packet distributed in class today.

12:00 / 1:00 Geometry - We talked about angles of elevation and depression in class today and applied them to the questions in the packet. HW-finish the packet questions and work on page 547 #10-16.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed a quiz in class today. HW for Thursday - none

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Tuesday, February 21

Geometry 8:00 - We reviewed Sec. 8.1 - 8.3 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. No HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for the quiz.

Geometry 12/1- Today in class we started section 8.3 focusing on the inverse trig functions. HW for Wednesday is to finish the worksheet.

Algebra 2/Trig- Today in class we reviewed for the quiz tomorrow, focusing on the review on page 521. HW for Wednesday is to be prepared for the quiz.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Thursday, February 16

8:00 Geometry - Using the file below, we began our discussion of the basic trig ratios (Sec. 8.2). HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 521-522 #3-6, #9-13, #27-29 #36-37 and pgs. 529 #3-8, #22-27.

Open this file to complete the activitiy we discussed in class today.

12:00 / 1:00 Geometry -

Algebra 2 / Trig -

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Wednesday, February 15

8:00 Geometry - We began our discussion of Ch. 8, focusing on similarities and proportions that exist in a right triangle (Sec. 8.1). HW for Thursday - Complete the guided notes packet that was distributed in class today.

12:00/1:00 Geometry- Today we discussed section 8.2 which is the basics of right triangle trigonometry. For class today Look at this sketch to help you answer some questions in your packet. HW for Thursday- 8.2 #23-27 odd, 28-30, 37-43 odd.

Algebra 2/Trig- today we discussed 7.3 which is the beginning of Logarithmic functions. HW for Thursday- page 509, #17-29, 33, 34

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Tuesday, February 14

8:00 Geometry- We began our discussion of Chapter 6 today, focusing on the definition of a polygon and the properties of a parallelogram. HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 386 #2-6, #16-18 and pg. 396 #27-43.

Click here to access the GSP sketch we used in class today.

12:00 / 1:00 Geometry - Ms. Wilkinson begins teaching your classes today. We covered section 8.1 today in class finding similarities in right triangles and the geometric means. HW for Wednesday- page 521 # 18-20, 24-28, 36, 37

Algebra 2/Trig- Today in class we took a quick quiz and discussed 7.2 focusing on finding inverses of relations and functions. Look at this file for class today. HW for Wednesday- page 502 #20-25, 27-33 odd.

Monday, February 13, 2012

C&I 216 Technology Session

I apologize for double booking my schedule today. Please fell free to contact me via e-mail (masondg@ilstu.edu) if you want to further discuss any of the topics identified below.

Here are several links that show you the types of technology that I incorporate into my math classroom.

Free online blog via blogspot.com
- you are viewing my hw blog now
- I also use this for many of our athletic activies
- U-High Boys Golf

Word Documents
- Using tables, you can create various types of graph paper to use in documents or as handouts
- regular graph paper w/ axis
- trig graph paper
- Using insert/shapes, you can create various diagrams in a document or handout
- lines and figures

In the classroom, I use several different "interactive" software packages:
- Geogebra
- Math Illustrations
- Geometer's sketchpad

If you have access to any of these software packages, please send me an e-mail and I will be more than happy to share and/or create files that you might be able to use in an upcoming lesson. If you would like help in creating these files, we can set an appointment to meet sometime in the next couple of weeks.

Monday, February 13

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 7 Test in class today. No HW for tomorrow.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began Sec. 7.1, focusing on exponential functions HW for Tuesday - page 494 #7-11, #15-17

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Thursday, February 9

Geometry - We began our preparations for the Chapter 7 Test (Monday, February 13). HW for Friday - Complete pgs 504 - 505 #1-20.

Algebra 2 / Trig- We took the Chapter 6 test in class today. You will have time at the beginning of the hour to complete what you did not finish, and look over anything that you turned in.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Wednesday, February 8

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 7.5, focusing on the relationships between the perimeters and areas of similar figures. HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today and complete pgs. 492 - 493 #24-29, #34, #39-42 (Note: Several of these problems were assigned yesterday).

Note #1: We are still on pace to take the Ch. 7 Test in class on Friday.

Note #2: The Ch. 6 Tests were returned in class today. If you wish to retake this test, please come to class on Thursday prepared to discuss your "plan" for improving your score on a retake.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Algebra 2/Trig- Today is class we reviewed for the test on Chapter 6 tomorrow by working on problems from pages 474-477. HW for Thursday-be prepared for your test.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Tuesday, February 7

Geometry - We continued our discussion of applications of similar triangles (Sec. 7.5). HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet packet that was distributed in class today AND complete pgs. 491 - 493 #2, #7-9, #12-14, #20-23, #32-33, and #39-42.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We returned the Ch. 6 quizzes and discussed the answers. We began our review of Chapter 6 for the test on Thursday. HW for Wednesday- start working on the Chapter 6 review questions on pages 474-477. Come prepared to work on the review and ask any questions you may have for the test.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Monday, February 6

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 7.4, focusing on theorems that result from applying the properties of similar triangles. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 484 - 487 #1-11, #15-21, and #32-35.

Note: We will take the Chapter 7 Test in class on Friday, Feb. 10.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 6.8, focusing on the transformation of the graphs of polynomial equations/functions (vertical/horizontal shifts, vertical/horizontal stretches, and reflection over the x or y axis). Note sheets covering this material were distributed in class. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 463 #1-13.

Reminder: Several of you will be taking the AMC test tomorrow, Tue, Feb. 7. Report to Stroud at 8:00 am. The test should be done in time for you to attend your 10:00 class. Contact Mr. Sondgeroth if you have any questions.

Friday, February 3

Geometry - We took a quiz covering Sec. 7.1 - 7.3. No HW for Monday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 6.7, focusing on identifying polynomial functions that model a given set of data (linear/quadratic/cubic/quartic regression on TI-83/84). HW for Monday - Complete the HW packet that was distributed in class.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Thursday, February 2

Geometry - We continued our discussion of similar triangles, reviewing ways to prove two triangles are similar (Sec. 7.3). HW for Friday - Complete pg. 479 #1-15. For extra credit, complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today and return it at the start of the hour on Friday. It will be graded over the weekend and extra credit will be assigned for correct answers.

NOTE: We will take a quiz tomorrow (Friday) covering Sec. 7.1 - 7.3.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our discussion of Sec. 7.7, focusing on the end behaviors of polynomial functions and using this information to help us SKETCH graphs of these functions. HW for Friday -

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Wednesday, February 1

Geometry - We continued our discussion of similar figures, focusing on ways to prove two triangles similar (Sec. 7.3). HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 474 - 477 #1-7, #10, #15-19, and #34-37.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our initial discussion of The Fundamental Thm of Algebra (Sec. 6.6). HW for Thursday - Complete the #5-9 on the worksheet that was distributed in class today.