Thursday, May 23, 2013

Have a Great Summer Everyone!!!!!

If you need assistance with anything math related over the summer, feel free to send me an e-mail at SGrothfam@aol.com.

See you in the fall!

Friday, May 24

Final Exam Day #2 - ODD Hours (1:00)

Note:  The Individual Final Exam grades for the 2:00 section are now posted.  However, they have not yet been added to your grade.  That will happen over the weekend when I combine the individual scores with the group exam scores.

Geometry - We completed the 2nd semester individual final exam in class today.

Remember - The Structure Project written report must be in my hands by 3:00 TODAY!!!!!
 

Thursday, May 23

Final Exam Day #1 - EVEN Hours (8:00 and 2:00)

Geometry - We completed the 2nd semester individual final exam in class today.

Remember - The Structure Project written report was due at the start of the exam period TODAY.  But due to the delay caused by the fire "drills" during the 2:00 class on Tuesday, I have extended the submission deadline to Friday for all 3 of my classes.
 

Wednesday, May 22

Welcome to Structure Testing Day!!!!!

Geometry - We tested our structures during class today.

Remember - Your written reports are due at the start of the hour on exam day.
 

Tuesday, May 21

Geometry - We completed the 2nd semester group final in class today.

Note:  Due to TWO fire "drills" during the 2:00 class, we were not able to complete the final exam.  As a result, the 2:00 class will be given an additional 30 minutes to complete the group final during the regularly scheduled exam period on Thursday, May 23.

Remember - We will be testing our structures in class tomorrow!  

Monday, May 20

Congratulations to all of my seniors who graduated yesterday!

Geometry - We began working on the 2nd semester in class today.

Friday, May 17, 2013

2nd Semester Exam Review Topics

Click here for a list of the topics covered during the 2nd semester.

Friday, May 17

Geometry - We continued working on the Structure Project in class today.  Construction should be complete by the end of the day today.

Remaining Schedule:
Fri, May 17 - During class - work on structure project
                    - During Frosh Block Lunch - extra time to build structure
                    - After school (3:00 - 4:00) - extra time to build structure
Sat, May 18 - Sun, May 19 - Students should be working on Structure Project Report
Mon, May 20 - During class - Day #1 of Group Final (groups assigned by Mr. Sondgeroth)
                    - Before school (7:30 - 8:00) - extra time to build structure
                    - After school (3:00 - 4:00) - extra time to build structure
Tue, May 21 -  During class - Day #2 of Group Final (must complete by the end of the hour)
                    - Before school (7:30 - 8:00) - extra time to build structure
                    - CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR STRUCTURE MUST BE COMPLETED
                    - After school (3:00 - 4:30) - Review for Final Exam (Rm. 208)
Wed, May 22 - During class - Structure Testing Day
                      -  After school (2:00 - 4:00 - Review for Final Exam (Rm. 216)
Thu, May 23 OR Fri, May 25 - During class - Individual Final (see above link for more info)
                      - Structure Project Report is due at the beginning of the exam period


Thursday, May 16

Geometry - We continued working in the structure project in class.  Students should complete assigned worksheet outside of class, if necessary.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Wednesday, May 15

Geometry - We began the Structure Project in class today.  For more information, click here.

HW for Thrusday - Students should begin working on the research worksheet that they were assigned by their group.

Construction update:  We will test our structures during class next Wednesday, May 22.  Keep that date in mind as you are building your structure.  Make sure that you allow adequate time for your structure to dry before testing.  To assist with the building process, our classroom will be open before school (7:15 am) and after school (until 4:00) on Thu, May 16, and Fri, May 17.  Additionally, the classroom will be open during all Freshman Block lunch periods on Fri, May 17.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Tuesday, May 14

Geometry - We completed a quiz in class today covering Sec. 11.1 - 11.5.

For the next three days, we will work on the Structure Project.  Click here to download the student project packet.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Monday, May 13

Geometry - We reviewed for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 11.1 - 11.5.  HW for Tuesday - In preparation for the quiz, complete the worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Friday, May 10

Geometry - Use the following sketches to help you complete today's worksheet:
Sec. 11.4 - Inscribed Angles in a Circle
Sec. 11.5 - Interior/Exterior Angles in a Circle

HW for Monday - Complete the following:
1) Worksheet that was distributed in class today
2) Complete pgs. 786-787  #1-10, #12-15
3) Be prepared to show all HW assn in class on Monday
     Sec. 11.1 - pgs. 751-753  #9-15, #18-22, #26-27
     Sec. 11.2 - pg. 761 #19-35
     Sec. 11.3 - pgs. 767 - 768 #9-15, #19-27
     Sec. 11.4 - pg. 776 #2-6, #12-15
     Sec. 11.5 - pgs. 786-787 #1-10, #12-15

Modern Math -Today's marks the end of one of the most enjoyable classes I have ever taught!  I wish all of my seniors the very best as they move onto their next stage in life ...

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Thursday, May 9

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the basic concepts associated with circles (Ch. 11).  HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 767 - 768 #9-15, #19-27 and pg. 776 #2-6, #12-15.

Modern math - We began our review of Pre-Calc.  No HW for Friday.

Wednesday, May 8

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 10 Retest during class.  No new HW for Thursday.

Modern Math - We continued our review of Algebra 2.  No HW for Thursday.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Tuesday, May 7

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Ch. 11, focusing on Sec. 11.1.  HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 751 - 753  #9-15, #18-22, #26-27 and 761  #19-35.

Note:  We will take the Ch. 11 retest in class tomorrow - Wednesday, May 8.

Modern Math - We continued our review of high school mathematics, focusing on Algebra 2.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Monday, May 6

Geometry - We spent the day reviewing the Ch. 10 test and preparing for the upcoming (optional) retake.  No HW for Tuesday.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of basic geometry concepts.  No HW for Tuesday.

Friday, March 3

Geometry -

Modern Math -

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Thursday, May 2

Reminder:  We are on Schedule A tomorrow.  

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Ch 11, focusing on the basic terms associated with circles.  No HW for Friday.

Modern Math - We continued our review of geometry.  No HW for Friday.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Wednesday, May 1

Happy May Day!

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 10 Tests in class today, then spent the rest of the hour reviewing the basics of Ch. 11 (Circles).  HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class, as well as the problems that were assigned on the blog yesterday.

Modern math - We completed our Ch. 10 Tests in class today, then spent the remainder of the class reviewing the basics of geometry.  No HW for Thursday.