Thursday, November 29, 2012

Friday, November 30

Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 4.1-4.3 in class today.  HW for Monday - Begin working on  the Tessellation Project.  For more information regarding tessellations, check out the following sites:
* Tessellations.org
* Regular and Semi-Regular Tessellations
* Making a Tessellation Template
* Tessellation Creator
* Creating Escher-type Tessellations
* How to Make an Escher-esque Tesellation (Youtube video)
* Design a tessellation online (interactive site)
I think the packet says the project is due on Tuesday, Dec. 4.  Because I got the packet to you late today, we will push that due date back to Wednesday, Dec. 5.  No projects will be accepted for a grade after 3 pm on Monday, Dec. 10.  Any student who does not submit a project by that day will be assigned a Saturday school from 8-12 on Sat, Dec. 16, where he/she will spend the time completing the project.

Note:  Click here to load a copy of the review sheet for the 1st semester final exam.

Modern Math - Complete both worksheets that were distributed in class today.  HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 192 - 194  #11, #14-15, #21, #23-33 (odd).

Thursday, November 29

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 4.3, focusing on the definition of congruent triangles.  We will take a quiz tomorrow covering Sec. 4.1 - 4.3.  HW for Friday - Complete pg. 239 #1-16 and pgs. 284-285 #4-11.

Modern Math -

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Wednesday, November 28

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the angles of a triangle (4.1, 4.2) and began our discussion of congruent triangles (4.3).  HW for Thursday - Read Sec. 4.3 and complete pg. 234 #2-11.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of routing problems (Ch. 5), focusing on basic terms (5.2, 5.3) and Euler circuits (5.1).  HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 191 - 192 #1-6.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Tuesday, November 27

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the angles of a triangle (Sec. 4.1 and 4.2).  HW for Wednesday ...
1)  If you have not already done so, complete the assignment that was due today.
2)  Download and complete this worksheet.
3)  Read Sec. 4.3 and complete pg. 234 #2-11.

Modern Math -

Monday, November 26, 2012

Monday, November 26

Geometry - We began our discussion of triangles, focusing on the angles of a triangle (4.2) and the classification of triangles (4.1).  HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 4.1 and 4.2 and complete pgs. 219 - 220  #1-10, #21-31 and pgs. 227 - 228  #10, #13-14, #24.

Modern Math - We began our discussion of Ch. 5.  HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 5.1 - 5.3 and complete pgs. 191 - 192 #1-6.

Tuesday, November 20

Monday, November 19

Friday, November 16, 2012

Friday, November 16

Geometry - We continued our work on the relationship between functions and transformations using GSP.  Use the files on Thursday's entry to help you work through translations, reflections, and rotations.

HW for Monday - Complete all 3 of the activities mentioned above.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of apportionment methods, focusing on the Huntington -Hill Method (Mini-Excursion 1).  HW for Monday - Complete the book problems that were assigned yesterday and prepare for Monday's group test. covering Ch. 4.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Thursday, November 15

Geometry - We continued our exploration of functions in a geometric context.  HW for Friday - Complete this worksheet using this GSP file.

If you get done with the Function Families Activity, try these ...
Translation Family ... worksheet ... GSP file ...
Reflection Family ... worksheet ... GSP file ...
Rotation Family ... worksheet ... GSP file...

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of methods of apportionment.  HW for Friday - Review Mini-Excursion 1 on pgs. 152 - 160 and complete pg. 161  #12-15.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Wednesday, November 14

8:00 Geometry - Did not meet today due to EXPLORE Testing.  HW for Thursday:  Open this link to get the worksheet needed for tonight's assignment.  Open this link to get the GSP file needed to complete tonight's HW.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - We completed a quiz in class today covering Sec. 12.1 - 12.3.  HW for Thursday:  Open this link to get the worksheet needed for tonight's assignment.  Open this link to get the GSP file needed to complete tonight's HW.

Modern Math - We continued our review of Ch. 4.HW for Thursday - Read Mini-Excursion 1 on pgs. 152-160.

Tuesday, November 13

Geometry -

Modern Math -

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Monday, November 12

Geometry - We continued our discussion of basic transformations, focusing on rotations.  We used this sketch to aid our discussion.  HW for Tuesday -Review Sec. 12.1 - 12.3 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.

Modern Math - We discussed several modified apportionment methods, focusing on the Jefferson, Adams and Webster Methods (Sec. 4.4 - 4.6).  HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs 146 - 147  #19-22, #24-28, #34-38, and #44-48. 

Note:  Use this excel file to help you calculate the Modified Divisor in a Jefferson, Adams, or Webster Apportionment problem.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Friday, November 9

Geometry - We continued our discussion of basic transformations, focusing on translations (Sec. 12.2) and rotations (Sec. 12.3).  HW for Monday - complete the assignment for Sec. 12.3 from Thursday ... Complete pgs. 842 - 844  #1-5, #8-9, #12-15, #27-30, and #32-35.

Be prepared for a quiz covering Sec. 12.1 - 12.3 on Tuesday, November 13.

Modern Math - We completed our discussion of the basics of Hamilton's Method of Apportionment (Sec. 4.1 - 4.3).  HW for Monday - Complete pg. 146  #19-22.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Thursday, November 8

Geometry - Read Sec. 12.3 (Rotations) and WATCH ALL LESSON VIDEOS ON THE ONLINE TEXT.   Headphones are available in the big bin on top of the file cabinet by the door.  HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 842 - 844  #1-5, #8-9, #12-15, #27-30, and #32-35. 

In the 8:00 class only, complete the following:
- Go to the online text
- Open Chapter 1, Lesson 12.1
- Click on the Additional Practice tab
- Click on the + to the left of "Lesson 1 Reflections"
- Click on Practice B.
A worksheet should open in your browser.  You can print this worksheet on the classroom computer or just write your answers (showing your work) on separate sheet of paper.  Submit this to your teacher before the end of the hour.
- Repeat this process for Lesson 12.2.

Modern Math - Please read Sec. 4.1-4.3, covering a basic discussion of the apportionment process (4.1) and the pros (4.2) and cons (4.3) of the Hamilton Method of apportionment.  Please complete the following:
- Complete in class and submit to your teacher BEFORE THE END OF THE HOUR - Pg. 144 #1-4
- Complete as HW for Friday - Pg. 145 #5-9 (odd), #11-15 and #17

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Wednesday, November 7

SCHEDULE E today so I can meet with your parents this afternoon/evening.

Geometry - We completed our review of Reflections (Sec. 12.1).  HW for Thursday - Read Sec. 12.2 (Translations) and complete pgs. 834 - 835 #1-4, #7-14.

Modern Math - We reviewed arithmetic means, geometric means and properties associated with exponents and radicals.  HW for Thursday - Read Sec. 12.2 and complete

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Tuesday, November 6

Today is ELECTION DAY!

Geometry - We spent most of the period reviewing our quizzes and test from Ch. 3.  We reviewed the retake policy for this class and distributed Retake Request Forms to those who wanted them.  HW for Wednesday - Read Sec. 12.1 and complete 827-828 #2-5, #8-11, #13-21, and #32-35.

Modern Math - We began our discussion of Ch. 4, focusing on the basic of apportionment (Sec. 4.1 and 4.2).  HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 144-145  #1-11.

Remember:  We are on Schedule E tomorrow to allow for Parent/Teacher Conferences tomorrow afternoon/evening.
 

Monday, November 7

Geometry - We began our discussion of Transformations, focusing on Reflections (Sec. 1.7 and 12.1).  No HW for Tuesday.

Modern Math - We completed our Ch. 3 Test in class today.  No HW for Tuesday.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Friday, November 3

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 3 Test in class today.  No HW for Monday.

Modern Math - WE completed our review for the Ch. 3 Test.  HW for Monday - Review for Monday's Ch. 3 Test.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thursday, November 1

Reminder:  Tomorrow is Schedule A Day!

All Geometry classes - We spent the day reviewing for tomorrow's Ch. 3 Test.  HW for Friday - Prepare for tomorrow's test.

Modern Math - We continued our review of Ch. 3.  HW for Friday - Complete the online practice quizzes for Ch. 3 (Quiz #1, Quiz #2, Matching Quiz #3).  Note:  We will postpone the Ch. 3 Test until Monday.