Friday, December 19, 2014

Group Final Grades

Group Final grades have been posted.  These scores account for 25% of the Semester 1 Exam grade (5% of your overall grades).

I am working on individual final now.  Grades should be posted by Monday.

Reminder ... we are having issues with the software package that we use to calculate grades (TeacherEase).  Therefore, do NOT assume that your semester grade is correct until verified by me!!!!!


Grading Issues

Geometry - We are having some issues with the new TeacherEase Grading System.  It appears that for many of our classes, it is not calculating grades in exactly the way the teachers desired.

I am reluctant to post final grades until these issues have been rectified.  Even if I do post the exam results, do NOT trust any semester grade that may appear in TeacherEase until I confirm that the system is functioning properly.

My apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and hope that you are able to find joy during this holiday season!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Wednesday, December 17

Geometry - We completed our group final and spent the remainder of the hour working on note sheets to be used for the individual portion of the final exam.

No HW for Thursday/Friday, other than to continue preparing for the individual portion of the final exam.

Notes:  Final exam schedule is as follows:

Thursday, December 18
Per 2 (8:00) ... 8:00 - 9:30
Per 4 (10:00) ... 9:40 - 11:10
Lunch ... 11:10 - 11:55
Per 6 (12:00) ... 12:00 - 1:30
Per 8 (2:00) ... 1:40 - 3:10

Friday, December 19
Per 1 (7:00) ... 8:00 - 9:30
Per 3 (9:00) ... 9:40 - 11:10
Lunch ... 11:10 - 11:55
Per 5 (11:00) ... 12:00 - 1:30
Per 7 (1:00) ... 1:40 - 3:10

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Tuesday, December 16

Geometry - We continued working on our group finals.  Groups will be given an additional 30 minutes at the start of class on Wednesday to complete the group final.

No HW for Wednesday, other than to complete their note sheet for the individual final exam. (Click on the link above for more information about the note sheet.)

Monday, December 15, 2014

Monday, December 15

Geometry - We spent the hour working on the Semester 1 Group Final.  It must e completed by the end of class on Tuesday, December 16.

HW for Tuesday - Continue preparing for both the group and individual finals.  Students may use their notes and textbook during class on Tuesday to help them complete the group final.

Notes:  Mr. Sondgeroth will host review session from 3:00 - 4:00 in Rm. 216 as follows ...
- Tuesday, December 16 - Review Ch,. 1, 2, and 3
- Wednesday, December 17 - Review Ch. 4 (1st 2 sections), 5 (2nd 1/2), 7, and 8 (1st 1/2)

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Friday,December 12


Geometry - We completed our Ch. 5 / 8 Test in class today.

HW for Monday:

1) Continue preparing for your group and individual exams.  For more information on the format and content of both the group and individual exams, click on the "Geometry Final Exam Info" link on the top of this page.

2)  For the group final, I will allow you to select ONE person to be in your group and I will assign the other 2-3 members of your group.  Each person requesting a person should send me an e-mail at masondg@ilstu.edu with a) your name, b) your class period, and c) the name of the person who has AGREED to work with you.  If I do not receive an e-mail from BOTH people, then I can n ot guarantee that you will be assigned to the same group.  I need to hear from you before 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 14.

Notes:  Mr. Sondgeroth has added a 2nd review session to the schedule next week.  On Tuesday, December 16, from 3-4 in Rm . 216, he will review Ch. 1, 2, and 3.  He will review Ch. 5, 7, and 8 as previously scheduled on Wednesday, December 17.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Thursday, December 11


Geometry - We completed our discussion in preparation for tomorrow's test covering Ch. 5 (Sec. 5.5 - 5.8) and Ch. 8 (Sec. 8.2 - 8.4).

HW for Friday - Prepare for tomorrow's test.

Notes:  We will begin our group final exam on Monday, December 15.  Students should identify on partner from their class who is willing to work with them.  I will take those pairs and create groups of 4 to complete the group final exam.  If you do not have a partner, I will create a group fo 3 or 5 including you.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Wednesday, December 10

Geometry - We completed quick quizzes covering Sec, 5.5 - 5.7 and began our review of Ch. 5 and Ch 8 in preparation for Friday's test.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Ch. 8/5 Practice Test that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  We will complete a test in class on Friday, December 12, covering Sec. 5.5 - 5.8 and Sec. 8.2 - 8.4.

Reminder ... The U-Link Mentors review session is TOMORROW after school.  Sign-up is online; check U-High homepage for link.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Tuesday, December 9

Geometry - We reviewed the Hinge Thm, (Sec. 5.6), discussed the Triangle Inequality Thm (Sec. 5.5), and formalized a process for classifying triangles by angles using the Pythagorean Thm (Sec. 5.7).  

HW for Wednesday - 
Sec. 5.5 - Complete pgs. 336 - 337  #18-22, #26-27, #44-51
Sec. 5.6 - Complete pg. 343 - 344  #1-5, #18-23
Sec. 5.7 - Complete pg. 353  #20-24, #26-27

Notes:  We will complete a test covering the 2nd half of Ch. 5 (Sec. 5.5 - 5.8) and the 1st half of Ch. 8 (Sec. 8.2 - 8.4) on Friday, December 12.


Monday, December 8, 2014

Monday, December 8

Geometry - We completed a quiz in class today covering Sec. 5.8, 8.2, and 8.3.

HW for Tuesday - Complete this worksheet ... Sec. 5.7 - Triangle Inequalities.

Notes:  We will take a Test covering Sec. 8.2 - 8.4 and Sec. 5.5 - 5.8 on Friday, December 12.

Friday, December 5

Geometry - We postponed today's quiz until Monday and instead spent the hour reviewing Sec. 8.2 - 8.4.

Homework for Monday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  Students will complete the quiz covering Sec. 5.8, 8.2, and 8.3 in class on Monday, December 8.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Thursday, December 4

Geometry - We completed our initial discussion of right triangle trig, discussion application problems involving angles of elevation and depression (Sec. 8.4).

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 8.4 - Reteach worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Notes: We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 5.8, 8.2, and 8.3 in class TOMORROW.

Also, please note the change to the material we will be covering next week.  Instead of discussion Ch. 12, we will instead cover select topics from the end of Ch. 5 that more closely relate to the material that we have covered this semester.  You can access a complete list of the topics covered this semester by clicking here.

Wednesday, December 3

Geometry - We continued our discussion of right triangle trig, exploring methods for "solving a triangle."

HW for Thursday - Review and rework the Sec. 8.3 - Reteaching Worksheet that was distributed in class on Tuesday.  In addition, complete the Sec. 8.4 - Reading / Sec. 8.4 - Practice A worksheets that were distributed in class today.

Notes:  We will take a quiz covering Sec. 5.8, 8.2 and 8.3 on Friday, December 5.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Tuesday, December 2

Geometry - We continued our discussion of right triangle trig, focusing on "solving" a right triangle (Sec. 8.3).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Sec. 8.3 - Solving Right Triangles and the Sec. 8.3 Reteaching worksheets that were distributed in class today.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Monday, December 1

Geometry - We continued our discussion of right triangle trigonometry, focusing in the 3 basic trig ratios - sine, cosine, and tangent (Sec. 8.2).  We used the Sec. 8.2 - Intro to Right Triangle Trig to guide our review/discussion.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the two worksheets distributed in class today ... Sec. 8.2 - Intro to Right Triangle Trig (Pt 2) and Sec. 8.2 - Trig Ratios (Pt 2).

Notes:  To help with your preparation for final exams, the U-Link mentors will be hosting a series of review sessions in December.  The GEOMETRY Review Session is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Rm 241.  To reserve a spot for this session, sign-up at this link.

To get more information about this semester's final exam, click on the "Geometry Final Exam Info" link at the top of this page.

Thursday, November 27

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

Tuesday, November 25

Monday, November 24

Friday, November 21, 2014

Friday, November 21


Geometry - We began our discussion of special right triangles (Sec. 5.8), focusing on 45-45-90 or isosceles, right triangles.

HW for Monday - Complete the back side of the 11/20/14 Sec. 5.8 - Special Right Triangles worksheet (exploring 30-60-90 triangles) and the 45-45-90 side of the 11/21/14 Sec. 5.8 - Special Right Triangles review worksheet.

Note:  With 1 exception, everyone should have completed the Ch. 7 Test before leaving school today.  Please contact me immediately via e-mail if you did not.


Thursday, November 20, 2014

Thursday, November 20

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 7 Test today.  Additionally, we began our discussion of right triangles by reviewing the simplification of radicals.

HW for Friday - Complete the back side of the Simplifying Radicals Worksheet and the front side of the Sec. 5.8 - Special Right Triangles Worksheet.

Wednesday, November 19

Geometry - We began our Ch. 7 Test in class today.  Many students did not complete the test during this hour.  Students will be allotted approximately 30 minutes in class on Thursday to complete this summative assessment.

HW for Thursday - None ... continue studying for the Ch. 7 Test.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Tuesday, November 18

Geometry - We concluded our in-class review ahead of tomorrow's Ch. 7 Test.

HW - Review for the Ch. 7 Test.

Notes:  
- I WILL be available for a review session after school TODAY from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Rm. 216.
- If you are interested in retaking the Sec. 7.4 - 7.6 Quiz, please e-mail me at masondg@ilstu.edu to make this request.  As we did in Ch. 3, you will take the re-quiz during class tomorrow and then you will complete your Ch. 7 Test during a free hour of after school on Friday, November 21.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Monday, November 17

Geometry - We began our review of Ch. 7 in preparation for Wednesday's summative assessment.  Today, we focused on Sec. 4.1 - 4.2 - angles of a triangle.

HW for Tuesday - A large review packet was distributed in class today.  It is not DUE tomorrow ... students have been instructed to look through the entire packet and to identify sections about which they still have some confusion.

Notes:  
* We will take a test on Wednesday, November 19, covering Sec. 4.1 - 4.2 and Sec. 7.1 - 7.3.
* Students wishing to retake the Sec. 7.1 - 7.3 quiz should do so TODAY - Monday, November 17 - from 2:00 - 4:00 in Rm. 216.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Friday, November 14

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 7.4 - 7.6 Quiz in class today.

HW for Monday - Complete the Ch. 7 Practice Test that was distributed in class today.  At least part of the practice assessment will be collected and graded on Monday.

Notes:  Retakes for the Sec. 7.1 - 7.3 Quiz will be completed AFTER SCHOOL on Monday, November 17 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in Rm. 216.  Please speak to Mr. Sondgeroth in class on Monday if you are planning to retake this semi-summative assessment.


Thursday, November 13, 2014

Thursday, November 13

Note:  ALL classes will complete the Sec. 7.4 - 7.6 quiz in class TOMORROW - Friday, November 14.

Geometry - We continued our discussion of dilations (Sec. 7.6).

HW for Friday:
7:00 - taught by Ms. Wheeler - review for tomorrow's quiz
8:00 - taught by Ms. Ricciotti - complete the worksheet packet that we discussed in class and any of the HW assignment from Wednesday that you did not complete
12:00 - 1:00 - Complete the Sec. 7.6 - Dilations worksheet that you received in class yesterday.  In addition, complete pgs. 506 - 507  #21 - 30 in the textbook to aid your review for tomorrow's quiz.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Wednesday, November 12

Geometry - We continued our discussion of similarity, focusing on transformations known as dilations (Sec. 7.6).

HW for Thursday:
7:00 - taught by Ms. Wheeler - complete pg. 498  #4-5
8:00 - taught by Ms. Ricciotti -
12:00 / 1:00 - taught by Mr. Sondgeroth - complete the 7.6 worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  We will take a quiz covering Sec. 7.4 - 7.6 on Friday, November 14.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Tuesday, November 11

Veteran's Day ... take time today to thank a veteran for the sacrifices they made to help maintain our freedom!

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the application of similarity (Sec. 7.5).

HW for Wednesday:
7:00 - taught by Ms. Wheeler - complete the last two problems on the guided notes sheet distributed in class today.
8:00 - taught by Ms. Ricciotti - Pg. 491+ #1, 7, 11-12, 19, 24-25.
12:00 / 1:00 - taught by Mr. Sondgeroth - complete the front side of the worksheet (#1-6) that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  Be prepared for a quiz covering Sec. 7.4 - 7.6 on Friday, November 14.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Monday, November 10

Geometry - We continued our discussion of similar triangles, highlighting the relationships between parallel lines and similar triangles.

HW for Tuesday ...
7:00 - taught by Ms. Wheeler - pg. 484+  #7-11, #15-20
8:00 - taught by Ms. Ricciotti - pg. 484+  #2, #4-6, #13-18, #21, #23, #26, #29
12:00/1:00 - taught by Mr. Sondgeroth - pg 484 - 486  #1-6, #11, #15-21, #26, #29

Friday, November 7, 2014

Friday, November 7

Geometry - We completed our Sec. 7.1 - 7.3 mid-chapter quiz in class today.

HW for Monday:  Complete the Sec. 4.1 - 4.2 Take Home Quiz.  Since this is a TAKE HOME assessment, you are allowed to use your notes, your textbook, and your school-issued computer.  You may NOT get assistance from any human being!  If you have questions over the weekend, e-mail me at masondg@ilstu.edu.  This take home quiz is due at the start of your class period on Monday, November 10. Your grade will be lowered 5% for each day it is late.

Notes:  7:00 class ... be sure to stop by my office TODAY to pick up your copy of the take home quiz.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Thursday, November 6

Geometry - We continued our discussion of similar triangles, review ways to prove tow triangles similar (Sec. 7.3) and review Sec. 7.1 -7.3 in preparation for tomorrow's mid-chapter quiz.

HW for Friday:
7:00 - Ms. Hufstedler - review for tomorrow's quiz
8:00 - Ms. Welker - review for tomorrow's quiz
12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - pg 474 #1-7 odd

Notes:  If you have not yet completed your Ch. 3 Test, YOU NEED TO DO SO TODAY!!!!!  We will complete the Sec. 7.1 - 7.3 mid-chapter quiz in class tomorrow - Friday - Nov. 7.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Wednesday, November 5

Geometry - We continued our discussion of similarity, focusing on ways to prove that two triangles are similar (Sec. 7.3).

HW for Wednesday:
7:00 - Ms. Hufstedler teaching - study for Friday's quiz
8:00 - Ms. Welker teaching - pg. 474  #1-6, #11-12
12:00 and 1:00  - Mr. Sondgeroth teaching - work thru SAS and SSS pgs on this sketch.

Notes:  Those needing to complete their Ch. 3 Test need to do so by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 4.  We will take a quiz covering Sec. 7.1 - 7.3 on Friday, November 7.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Tuesday, November 4

Geometry - We began our discussion of similarity, focusing on the properties and definition of similar figures (Sec. 7.2).

HW for Tuesday:
7:00 - Ms. Hufstedler teaching - pg. 465-466  #1-6, #13-17, #19-20
8:00 - Ms. Welker teaching - pg. 465-466  #2-5, #8, #10, #14, #16, #20
12:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth teaching - pg. 465-466  #2-5, #9-11, 13-17, #20
1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth teaching - pg. 465-466  #2-5, #9-11, 13-17, #20

Notes:  Those needing to complete their Ch. 3 Test need to do so by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 4.  We will take a quiz covering Sec. 4.1 - 4.2 and Sec. 7.1 - 7.3 on Friday, November 7.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Monday, November 3

Geometry - We continued our discussion of ratios and proportions, focusing on the cross product property (Sec. 7.1).

HW for Tuesday:
7:00 - Ms. Hufstedler teaching - pg. 457 #1-2, #6-14, #30-34
8:00 - Ms. Welker teaching - pg. 457 #1-6, #8-12 even, #14, #20, #28
12:00 - Ms. Sondgeroth teaching - pg. 457 #1-2, #6-14, #20, #28, #30-34
1:00 - Ms. Sondgeroth teaching - pg. 457 #1-2, #6-14, #20, #28, #30-34

Notes:  Those needing to complete their Ch. 3 Test need to do so by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 4.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Friday, October 31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our discussion of angles in a triangle, focusing on the relationship between the sides and angles of a triangle.  We used this sketch to guide our discussion.

HW for Monday - If you did not do so in class, please complete the worksheet that was distributed in class.

Notes:  Students who did not take the Ch. 3 Test on Thursday should plan to do so during their free period or after school on Monday, November 3.

Thursday, October 30

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 3 Test in class today.

HW for Friday - Check yesterday's entry for the HW assignment that is due tomorrow.

Notes:  
- Our TCH 216 students begin teaching on Monday in the 7:00 and 8:00 sections.  
- Students who completed the Sec. 3.1 0 3.4 retake in class today should make plans to complete the Ch. 3 Test during a free period or after school on Monday, November 3.  All Ch. 3 Test should be completed by 4:00 on Monday.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Wednesday, October 29

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 4.1 and 4.2 in class today, classifying triangles by sides and angles and investigating several theorems relating to the angle measures in a triangle.

HW for FRIDAY - Complete pgs. 219 - 220  #3-10, #23-32, #34-37  and  pgs. 227 - 230  #6-7, #10-11, #23, #41-44.

Notes:  Most students will complete the Ch. 3 Test in class tomorrow.  However, any student who scored lower than a 28 on the Sec. 3.1 - 3.4 Quiz will instead retake that quiz in class tomorrow and then complete their Ch. 3 Test on their free hour or after school on Monday, Nov. 3.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Tuesday, October 28

Geometry - We finished our in class review for the Ch. 3 Test.

No HW for Wednesday, other than to continue preparing for Thursday's Ch. 3 Test.

Notes:  WE are scheduled to complete the Ch. 3. Test in class on Thursday, October 30.  Mr. Sondgeroth will host a Ch. 3 review session after school on Wednesday, October 29, from 3:00 - 4:00 in Rm. 208.

Monday, October 27

Geometry - We began reviewing for this week's Ch. 3 Test.

HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs 202 - 204  #1-24.

Notes:  We are scheduled to complete the Ch. 3 Test in class on Thursday, October 30.  Mr. Sondgeroth is planning to hold a Ch. 3 review session after school on Wednesday, October 29, from 3:00 - 4:00 in Rm. 208.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Friday, October 24

Geometry - We continued our discussion of equations of a line (Sec. 3.6).  Click here for a copy of the notes and worksheet we discussed in class today.  Note: To best view this document, please download it from GoogleDocs and then open it as a Word document.

HW for Monday - Complete pg. 194 - 195  #13-22 and #33-41 ODD.

Notes:  We are tentatively set to complete the Ch. 3 Test in class next Thursday, October 30.

Thursday, October 23

Geometry - We continued our discussion of slope of a line, manipulating the slope formula to derive various forms for the equation of a line - point/slope, slope/intercept, and standard (Sec. 3.6).

HW for Friday - Complete pg. 194  #2-4, #8-11, #24-29

Note:  Please remember to bring your Ch. 2 Test to class with you tomorrow (Friday).

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Wednesday, October 22

Geometry - We continued our discussion of parallel and perpendicular lines, focusing on the relationships of the slopes of these lines (Sec. 3.5)

Class Activity:  Mr. Sondgeroth used this sketch to assist our discussion of slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines.

HW for Thursday -
7:00 - (Ms. Hufstedler / Ms. Wheeler) - Complete pgs. 185 - 186 #1-13 and 15-17
8:00 - (Ms. Welker / Ms. Ricciotti) - Complete pgs 185 - 186 #2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15-17 and 19-22
12:00 - (Mr. Sondgeroth) - Complete pgs. 185 - 186 #1-13 and 15-17
1:00 - (Mr. Sondgeroth) - Complete pgs. 185 - 186 #1-13 and 15-17

Notes:  Please bring your Ch. 2 Test with you to class on FRIDAY, October 24.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Tuesday, October 21

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 3.1-3.4 quiz in class today.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today (no HW for 7:00).

Notes:  Be sure to bring your Ch. 2 Test to class with you on Wednesday.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Monday, October 20

Geometry - We spent the hour reviewing Sec. 3.1 - 3,4 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering those sections.

HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 181 #1-17 in the textbook.

Notes:  Quiz on TUESDAY, October 21, covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.4.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Friday, October 17

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 3.4, focusing on the shortest distance from a point to a line.  We used this sketch as part of our discussion.

HW for Monday - Complete the proof worksheet that was distributed in class today.  In addition, complete #4, #8, #10-14, and #16-21 on pgs. 175 - 176 of the text book.

Notes:  We are scheduled to complete a quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.4 in class on Tuesday, October 21.


Thursday, October 16

Geometry - We continued our discussion of proofs involving parallel lines (Sec. 3.2 - 3.3).

HW for Friday - In the textbook, complete pg. 169  #46-53, #56.

Notes:  We will take a quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.4 in class on Tuesday, October 21.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Monday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 15

Monday, October 13 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 14 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Institute

Wednesday, October - 15 - No CLASSES - Aspire Testing

Please see the post from last Friday (October 10) for the HW assignment that is due in class on Thursday.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Friday, October 10

NOTE:  I extend my sincerest apologies for my delay in posting the HW assignment to this blog.  A technical glitz followed by a trip out of town have resulted in my not updating this blog until Sunday evening.  Due to the decrease in time available, I have cut back on the initial assignment.  Thank you for your understanding.

Geometry - In Sec. 3.3, we turned things around and explored the converse of the properties of parallel lines that we discussed in Sec. 3.2.  These newly proven theorems provide us with a way to prove that two lines are parallel.

Homework for THURSDAY - Complete the remainder of the Sec. 3.2 proof worksheet that we discussed at the beginning of class on Friday.  In addition, complete the following problems in your text:  pgs. 166 - 167  #4-10, #22, #24-35.  Finally, complete this worksheet highlighting proving lines parallel.


Property of Parallel Lines (Sec. 3.2)
If two lines are parallel, then they are coplanar and do not intersect.  We went on to explain that these must also "run in the same direction" and mus "always lie an equal distance apart".  Definition of Parallel Lines)

- If two lines cut by a transversal are parallel, then each pair of corresponding angles must be congruent.  (Corresponding Angle POSTULATE - If || --> corr < congruent)

- If two lines cut by a transversal are parallel, then each pair of alternate interior angles must be congruent.  (Alternate Interior Angle THEOREM - If || --> alt int < congruent)

- If two lines cut by a transversal are parallel, then each pair of alternate exterior angles must be congruent.  (Alternate Exterior Angle THEOREM - If || --> alt ext < congruent)

- If two lines cut by a transversal are parallel, then each pair of same side interior angles must be supplementary.  (Same Side Interior Angle THEOREM - If || --> s s int < supp)

- If two lines cut by a transversal are parallel, then each pair of same side exterior angles must be supplementary.  (Same Side Exterior Angle THEOREM - If || --> s s ext < supp)


Ways to Prove Two Lines are Parallel (Sec. 3.3)
- If a pair of corresponding angles are congruent, then the coplanar lines (cut by a transversal) that form them must be parallel. (CONVERSE of Corresponding Angle Postulate POSTULATE - If corr < congruent, then ||)

- If a pair of corresponding angles are congruent, then the coplanar lines (cut by a transversal) that form them must be parallel. (If alt int < congruent --> ||)

- If a pair of corresponding angles are congruent, then the coplanar lines (cut by a transversal) that form them must be parallel. (If alt ext < --> ||)

- If a pair of corresponding angles are congruent, then the coplanar lines (cut by a transversal) that form them must be parallel. (If s s int < supp --> ||)

- If a pair of corresponding angles are congruent, then the coplanar lines (cut by a transversal) that form them must be parallel. (If s s ext < supp --> ||)

- If two lines are parallel to the same line, then they are parallel to each other.  (If || to same line --> ||)

- If two lines are perpendicular to the same line, they they are parallel to each other. (If  |  to same line --> ||)

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Wednesday, October 8

Geometry - We investigated the postulates and theorems relating parallel lines and the angles formed by a transversal (Sec. 3.2).  To facilitate our discussion, we used the sketch - Parallel and Angle Prs.

HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 158 -  #1-4, #13-19, #20, #27-28, #30, #32

Notes:  

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Tuesday, October 7

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 2 Summative Assessment (Test) today.  Because of the shortened class periods caused by Schedule B, several students needed to complete their assessment during a free period or after school.

HW for Wednesday - Same assignment as yesterday ... Complete pg. 148  #6-26, #34, #41.

Notes:  Grade for the Ch. 2 Test should be posted no later than Wednesday evening.  Requests for a retake of this assessment should be emailed to Mr. Sondgeroth - masondg@ilstu.edu - by the end of the day on Friday, October 10.  Retakes must be completed by the end of the day on Monday, October 20.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Monday, October 6

Geometry - We began our discussion of Ch. 3 today, focusing on different relationships between lines and planes (Sec. 3.1).

HW for WEDNESDAY - Complete pg. 148  #6-26, #34, #41.  For tomorrow, you should be preparing for your Ch. 2 Test.

Notes:  Mr. Sondgeroth will host a review session in Rm 216 from 2:30 - 3:45 after school TODAY.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Friday, October 3

Geometry - We reviewed our Sec. 2.5 - 2.6 quizzes and continued our review of Ch. 2 in preparation for Tuesday's Ch. 2 Test.

HW for Monday - No specific assignment, other than to continuing to prepare for Tuesday's summative assessment (Ch. 2 Test).

Notes:  We will complete the Ch. 2 Test in class on Tuesday.  In preparation for this summative assessment, Mr. Sondgeroth will hold a review session from 2:30 - 4:00 in Rm. 216.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Thursday, October 2

I enjoyed speaking with many of your parents at Parent/Teacher Conferences last night.  If your parent were not able to attend, please review your grade with them on TeacherEase and then have them contact me via e-mail if they have any questions and/or concerns.

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 2.5-2.6 quiz in class today.

HW for Friday - Complete the Ch. 2 Practice Test that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  I will NOT run a review session on Friday, October 3.  Instead, I will host a review session in Rm. 216 from 2:30 - 3:45 on MONDAY, October 6.  Accordingly, I will postpone the Ch. 2 Test until Tuesday, October 7.  However, we will begin Ch. 3 material in class on Monday, October 6.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Wednesday, October 1

Geometry - We continued our discussion of geometric proof in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 2.5 - 2.6.  Click here for an answer key for the HW worksheet that was due today.

HW for Thursday - Prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

Notes:  I will host a review session in Rm. 208 from 2:30 - 4:00 on Friday, October 3, to review for Monday's Ch. 2 Test.

Tuesday, September 30

Geometry - We continued our discussion of geometric proof today, focusing on proofs of the theorems listed in Sec. 2.6 - Congruent Complements Thm, Congruent Supplements Thm, and Right Angle Congruence Thm.  For notes on the Congruent/Supplement theorems, click here.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Sec. 2.6 Geometric Proofs worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  We are tentatively scheduled to take a quiz over Sec. 2.5 - 2.6 on Thursday, October 2 and a test covering Ch. 2 on Monday, October 6.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Monday, September 29

Geometry - We continued our introduction to two-column proofs, reviewing how to "prove" the solution to a simple linear equation (Sec. 2.5) and introducing the proper format for a formal, geometric two-column proof (Sec. 2.6).

HW for Tuesday - Now that we have reviewed the process for justifying the solution to a linear equation, go back and review/correct your work assigned on Friday - pg. 94 #1-2 and pg. 108 #16-32.  In addition, complete pgs. 113 - 115  #1-4, #6-8, #12-14, #16-21.

Notes:  We are on pace to test Ch. 2 on Monday, October 6.  We MAY have a short quiz covering Sec. 2.5 - 2.6 on Thursday, October 2. 

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Friday, September 26

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Matrix Logic (Sec. 2.3-2.4) and using algebraic properties to justify the solutions to simple linear equations (Sec. 2.5)

HW for Monday - Complete pg. 94 #1-2 and pg. 108 #16-32.  For more practice completing matrix logic problems, click here or click here.

Notes:  Mr. Sondgeroth was NOT present for the 7:00 or 8:00 sections.  These students may need to use the online GEOMETRY and/or ALGEBRA text books to complete the algebraic properties assignment from the text book.  For the Matrix Logic worksheet, students should rely on the background they received in regard to these types of problems in junior high or refer to the Geometry Lab 2-3 located in our textbook between Sec. 2.3 and 2.4.  In either case, students should not spend more than 30-45 minutes on this HW assignment!!!!!   They will be offered time in class on Monday to ask questions on the material they do not understand.

Thursday, September 25

Geometry - We reviewed many of the basic algebra principles needed to justify the solution to a simple linear equation (Sec. 2.5).  Additionally, we began our study of the use of deductive reasoning to solve matrix logic problems (Sec. 2.3-2.4).

HW for Friday - Complete the two worksheets that were distributed in class today.

Notes:  Mr. Sondgeroth was NOT present for the 12:00 or 1:00 sections.  These students may need to use the online GEOMETRY and/or ALGEBRA text books to complete the algebraic properties worksheet.  For the Matrix Logic worksheet, students should rely on the background they received in regard to these types of problems in junior high or refer to the Geometry Lab 2-3 located in our textbook between Sec. 2.3 and 2.4.  In either case, students should not spend more than 30-45 minutes on this HW assignment!!!!!   They will be offered time in class tomorrow (Friday) to ask questions on the material they do not understand.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Wednesday, September 24

Geometry - We completed our Sec. 2.1 - 2.4 quiz (semi-summative assessment) in class today.

HW for Wednesday - In honor of OPPOSITE Day, I will NOT assign HW for Thursday.

Note:  Tomorrow is Celebrate America Day!

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Tuesday, September 23

Geometry - We spent the day reviewing for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.4.

HW for Wednesday - Prepare for tomorrow' semi-summative assessment (quiz) covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.4.

Note: Tomorrow is OPPOSITE Day!

Monday, September 22, 2014

Monday, September 22

Pajama Day!

Geometry - We continued our discussion of syllogisms (Sec. 2.3) focusing on "No ..." and "Some ..." statements.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the back side of the Sec. 2.3 - Syllogisms worksheet.  Additionally, complete the following problems in the text book - pg. 91 #2-11 and pgs. 99-100 #11-14, #16-19, #24-25, and #27-28.

Note:  We will complete a quiz (semi-summative assessment) in class on Wednesday, September 24.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Friday, September 19

Geometry - We continued our discussion of logical statements, focusing on the use of the Law of Syllogism to make conjectures.

HW for Monday - Complete the front side of the Sec. 2.2  - Syllogisms worksheet.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Thursday, September 18

Geometry - We continued our discussion of conditional statements (Sec. 2.2).  Click here for a copy of my board notes from today's class.

HW for Friday ...
- Complete Section 3 on the Sec. 2.2 - Conditional Statements - Pt. 2 worksheet that was distributed in class yesterday.
- In the text book, complete pgs. 84 - 87  #12-23, #48, and #50-56.

Notes:  We have Schedule A tomorrow.  7:00 classes meet at 9:00.  Enjoy the extra sleep.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Wednesday, September 17

Geometry - We continued our discussion of conditional statements, focusing on converse and biconditional statements (Sec. 2.2).

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 2.2 - Conditional Statements - Pt 1 worksheet that was distributed in class today.  Additionally, complete Section 1 and Section 2 of the Sec. 2.2 - Conditional Statements - Pt. 2 that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  There has been a delay in the retake process.  As a result, I have extended the date to retake a test to the end of the day on Monday, September 22.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Tuesday, September 16

Geometry - We reviewed the HW assignment from Sec. 2.1 and began our discussion of conditional statements in Sec. 2.2.

HW for Wednesday ...
1)  Complete the back side of the Venn Diagrams Worksheet distributed in class today.
2)  Complete pgs. 84 - 85  #1-11 and #24-36 in the textbook.

Notes:
- All Ch. 1 Retakes must be completed by the end of the day on Friday, September 19.  Contact Mr. Sondgeroth (masondg@ilstu.edu) to request a retake and to recieve more information on the retake procedures for this assessment.

- From Wikipedia ... Venn diagram shows all possible logical relations between a finite collection of sets. Venn diagrams were conceived around 1880 by John Venn. They are used to teach elementary set theory, as well as illustrate simple set relationships in probabilitylogicstatisticslinguistics and computer science.  Venn himself did not use the term "Venn diagram" and referred to his invention as "Eulerian Circles."

Monday, September 15, 2014

Monday, September 15

Geometry - We reviewed our Ch. 1 Test, then began our discussion of inductive reasoning (Sec. 2.1).

HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 77 - 79  #11-22, #24-26.

Note:  Ch. 1 Test scores are posted on TeacherEase.  In class today, all students were instructed to log into their TeacherEase account and verify their grades.  If students have questions on any part of their grade, they should bring it to my attention immediately.

Students may retake the Ch. 1 Test, as long as they meet the following criteria:
- their Daily Work Ch. 1 grade is 80% or higher
- they contact me via e-mail (masondg@ilstu.edu) to create a relearning plan for the week.

All Ch. 1 Test retakes need to be completed by the end 4:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 19.



Friday, September 12, 2014

Friday, September 12

Geometry - We completed our first summative assessment - Ch. 1 Test - in class today.

HW for Monday - Read Sec,. 2.1 in the text book and complete the Sec. 2.1 Reteach worksheets that were linked on yesterday's blog entry.

Notes:  Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Thursday, September 11

Geometry - We completed our review of Ch. 1 in preparation for tomorrow's summative assessment / test.  In a couple of the classes, we had time to begin our discussion of Sec. 2.1.

HW for Friday - No HW per se ... Prepare for tomorrow's Ch. 1 Test.

HW for Monday - Complete the Sec. 2.1 - Reteach worksheet.

Note:  We will take the Ch. 1 Test in class on Friday, September 12.  All make-ups of the Ch. 1 Test must be completed by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 16, unless other arrangements have been made with Mr. Sondgeroth.  Any student not completing the Ch. 1 Test by the agreed upon date/time will be assigned a 2-hour Saturday School detention on Saturday, September 20, during which time they will complete the missing assessment.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Wednesday, September 10

Geometry - We spent the hour reviewing our Sec. 1.3 - 1.6 quiz.

HW for Wednesday - No new HW for Thursday.  Come to class prepared to ask questions regarding any concepts covered in Chapter 1.

Note:  We will take the Ch. 1 Test in class on Friday, September 12. To help students prepare for this summative assessment, I will run a review session from 3:00 - 4:00 in Rm. 208 on Thursday, September 11.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Tuesday, September 9

Geometry - After the students had an opportunity to ask question about their HW assignment, they completed the Sec. 1.3, 14, 1.6 Quiz in class today.

HW for Wednesday.  Complete the Ch. 1 Form A practice test that was distributed in class today.  Approximately 10 questions on the test - those that have been X-ed out - can be omitted.

Note:  We will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class this Friday, September 12.  Mr. Sondgeroth will hold a review session in Rm 208, from 3:00 - 4:00 on Thursday, September 11.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Monday, September 8

Geometry - We continued our review of angles (Sec. 1.3, 1.4) in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 1.3, 1.4, and 1.6.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 1.4 Reteach worksheet distributed in class today.  Additionally, complete the Sec. 1.6 Reteach worksheet.

Note:  I informed the students today during class that I would be available from 3:00 - 4:00 after school to offer assistance and answer question in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.  However, only FOUR students took advantage of this opportunity.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Friday, September 5

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 1.4, focusing on various angle pairs - complementary, supplementary, congruent, adjacent, linear pair, vertical.

HW for Monday - Complete the Sec. 1.4 - Reteach worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Note:  We will take a quiz covering Sec. 1.3 (angles), 1.4 (angle pairs) and 1.6 (distance in the coordinate plane) on Tuesday, September 9.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Thursday, September 4

Geometry - We began our discussion of angles, focusing on Sec. 1.3.

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 1.3 Reteach worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Notes: Sec. 1.1 - 1.2 quiz retakes must be completed by the end of the day on Friday, September 5.  We will complete our next quiz, covering Sec. 1.6, 1.3, and 1.4, next Tuesday, September 9.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Wednesday, September 3

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 1.6, reviewing the procedures for calculating the coordinates for the midpoint of a segment and finding the distance between two points in the coordinate plane.

HW for Thursday - We don't have a specific HW assignment for Thursday.  Students were encouraged to review Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 in preparation for tomorrow's discussion over those sections.  We will work from this worksheet in class tomorrow.

Note:  Scores from the Sec. 1.1 - 1.2 Quiz have been posted in TeacherEase.  If your score does not appear, it means one of two things - a) you did not take the quiz on Friday and need to schedule a make-up by the end of the day Wednesday, Sept. 3 or b) your score on the quiz has qualified for a retake.  In either case, you need to talk to me TODAY to schedule this time when you will complete either the make-up or the retake.

Students who wish to request a retake of the Sec. 1.1 - 1.2 Quiz need to e-mail Mr. Sondgeroth with answers to the following questions:
- Why do you think you need to retake this assessment?
- What you you do to improve your score on this assessment?
- When do you plan to retake this assessment?

All retakes for Sec. 1.1 - 1.2 Quiz must be completed by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 5.  

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Tuesday, September 2


Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.6, focusing on the Cartesian coordinate plane and finding midpoints and distance in the plane.

HW for Wednesday - Complete pg 2 of the packet that was distributed in class today.  Additionally, complete the Sec. 1.6 - Practice A worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Monday, September 1

No School in honor of the Labor Day holiday.

Enjoy your 3-day weekend!!!!!

Friday, August 29, 2014

Friday, August 29

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 1.1 - 1.2 Quiz in class today.  This is a semi-summative assessment.  Retakes of this assessment will be at the discretion of Mr. Sondgeroth.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 1.6 worksheet (Mipoints and Distance in the Plane) packet distributed in class today.  This packet covers new material that we will review in class on Tuesday.  I encourage you to watch the Lesson Tutorial Videos in the online textbook (my.hrw.com ... username = uhigh1 ... password = pioneers) if you are having difficulty finishing these worksheets.

Enjoy the long weekend!  See you Tuesday.

Thursday, August 28

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 1.2, reviewing various applications in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 1.1 - 1.2.

HW for Friday - Their is no formal assignment, though you are encouraged to complete the Sec. 1.2 review packet distributed in class to assist you in preparing for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 1.1 - 1.2.

Answers for Sec. 1.2 Review Packet

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Wednesday, August 27

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 1.2, focusing on the Segment Addition Postulate and an understanding of between.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 1.2 - Reteach Wksht and the Sec. 1.2 Practice B Wksht.

Note:  We will complete a quiz in class on Friday, August 29, covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6.  As this is a semi-summative assessment, you will NOT be able to use your notes, HW, etc.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Tuesday, August 26

Geometry - We began our discussion of segments, focusing on finding distance on a number line.  We also took a quick quiz covering the 2nd half of Sec. 1.1.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the attached worksheet - Sec. 1.2 - Practice A and complete the Sec. 1.1 - Problem Solving worksheet from the back page of the packet distributed in class yesterday.

Monday, August 25, 2014

Monday, August 25

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on some of the basic postulates that shape Euclidean Geometry.  We also completed our first Quick Quiz in class today.

HW - Complete the first two pages of the worksheet packet that was distributed in class today - Sec. 1.1 - Subsets and Sec. 1.1 - Reading Strategies.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Friday, August 22

Geometry - We continued our introduction to Geometry, beginning our discussion of the basic postulates that govern Euclidean Geometry.

HW for Monday:  In the text book, complete pgs 9 - 10  #18-27 and #31-34.

Note:  I hope to see everyone at the Back-To-School Dance TONIGHT from 7:30-20:00 in the small gym.  Remember to bring $2 and your student ID for admission!

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Thursday, August 21

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on the undefined terms and creating definitions for several other terms.

HW for Friday - In the text book, complete pg. 9  #1-12.

Note:  If you have not already done so, please e-mail me your GSP file and turn in your completed scavenger hunt.

Update:  I have not yet received an update from ISU regarding our issues with e-mail.  Check back later tonight for more information.

Wednesday, August 20

Geometry - We completed a Geometry pre-assessment in class today and then began working on a scavenger hunt that helped us explore U-High.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Scavenger Hunt that was distributed in class today.

NOTE:  Some of you had problems e-mailing your GSP file to me.  Mr. Kurz did not think this should be a problem and I was not able to get a definite answer from the ISU Help Desk either.  I will be speaking with them again this morning to try to identify a resolution to this issue.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Tuesday, August 19

Geometry - We spent time exploring the two main technology components in our geometry classes, the online text book and Geometer's Sketchpad.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the "Exploring Sketchpad" and "Textbook Scavenger Hunt" worksheets that were distributed in class today.

Monday, August 18, 2014

Monday, August 18

Geometry - We discussed the syllabus for this class.  Please review this document with your parents and ask any questions that you might have in class the next couple of days.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Student Information Sheet that was distributed in class today.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Final Exam Schedule

Thursday, May 29
  8:00 -   9:30 - Period 2 (8:00 Geometry)
  9:40 - 11:10 - Period 4 
11:10 - 12:00 - LUNCH
12:00 -   1:30 - Period 6
  1:40 -   3:10 - Period 8 (2:00 Geometry)

Friday, May 30
  8:00 -   9:30 - Period 1
  9:40 - 11:10 - Period 3 
11:10 - 12:00 - LUNCH
12:00 -   1:30 - Period 5
  1:40 -   3:10 - Period 7 (1:00 Geometry)

Please note that students will NOT be dismissed early per a directive received from Mrs. Markert earlier today ... "Students should not be let out early as this is an attendance hour. Students shouldn't leave class during the scheduled finals period for any reason."

Wednesday, May 28

Geometry - We completed the group portion of the final exam in class today.  Please click on the "Geometry Final Exam Info" link above to get all necessary info regarding the Individual portion of the final.

Modern Math - We had a brief discussion involving the introductory principals of statistics (Ch. 13).

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Tuesday, May 27

Geometry - We continued work on the group final.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of Ch. 15.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Friday, May 23

Geometry - We completed the first half of the group final in class today.  No HW for Tuesday, other than to continue preparing for the group and individual final exams.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of Ch. 15, discussion counting principles, probabilities, and odds.  HW for Tuesday - Complete #66-80 in the Ch. 15 HW section of the text.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Thursday, May 22

Geometry - We finished the Ch. 11 Test in class today.  No HW for Friday.

On Friday, we will begin the Group Final Exam.  Students were allowed to select ONE partner that would work in their group.  From there, I will assign the final groups of 4-5 people.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of Ch. 15.  HW for Friday - Complete #65-79 in the Ch. 15 HW section of the text.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Wednesday, May 21

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 11 Test in class today.  HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 818-819  #1-25 (omit #10, #20, #21, #23, #24).

Note:  Please check the "Geometry Final Exam Info" link above to view all pertinent information regarding the group and individual final exams.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of Ch. 15.  HW for Thursday - Complete #56-64 in the Ch. 15 HW section of the text.

Tuesday, May 20

Geometry - We concluded our review in preparation for tomorrow's test over Ch. 11.  No HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for the test.

Note:  Students will be allowed to bring 1 page (ONE side of an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper) of HAND WRITTEN notes to the test with them tomorrow.  Photocopied notes will not be allowed!

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of Ch. 15.  HW for Wednesday - Complete #37-47 odd in the Ch. 15 HW section.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Monday, May 19

Geometry - We began our review of Ch. 11 in preparation for Wednesday's test.  HW for Tuesday - Complete the practice test that was distributed in class today.

Modern Math - Read Ch. 15 and complete #1 - 35 (odd) in the HW section of the chapter.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Finals Countdown

Mon, May 19 - Review Ch. 8
Tue, May 20 - Review Ch. 8
Wed, May 21 - Test Ch. 8
***** U-Link will host a Semester Review session after school from 3:10 - 4:00 in Rm. 240.
           To reserve your spot in this session, click here.
Thu, May 22 - Semester Wrap-up
Fri, May 23 - Group Final - Day #1
***** Students will select their own groups based on provided criterion.

Mon, May 26 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Tue, May 27 - Group Final - Day #2
Wed, May 28 - Final Review
Thu, May 29 - Individual Exam - 8:00 (8:00-9:30) and 2:00 (1:40-3:10)
Fri, May 30 - Individual Exam - 1:00 (1:40-3:10)

See the link in the top menu for more information on the both the Group and Individual Final Exams.

Friday, May 16

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of segment lengths in a circle (Sec. 11.6).  HW for Monday - Complete pg. 812-813  #21-32.

Modern Math - Seniors are no longer in school.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Thursday, May 15

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of the lengths of segments in a circle.  HW for Friday -  Complete pg. 796  #12-23.

Modern Math - Seniors are no longer in school.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Wednesday, May 13

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the segments of a circle (Sec. 11.6).  HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 11.6 Reading worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Modern Math - Seniors are no longer in school.

Tuesday, May 13

Geometry - We switched from discussing angle in a circle to talking about distances in a circle (Sec. 11.6).  HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 795 #2-4, #6-8 and pg. 807 #1-7.

Sketch for segments/distances in a circle - click here

Modern Math - Seniors are no longer in school.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Monday, May 12

Geometry - We continued our discussion of angles and chords in a circle, introducing interior and exterior angles.  HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 786 - 787  #1-15.

Sketch involving INSCRIBED angles - click here
Sketch involving INTERIOR/EXTERIOR angles - click here

Modern Math - Seniors are no longer in school.  

Friday, May 9

Geometry - We continued our discussion of angles and chords of a circle, reviewing inscribed angles (11.4).  No HW for Monday.

Modern Math - We said goodbye to our seniors, as it was their final day of classes.  Note to seniors:  Final grades have been posted.  If you have questions/concerns regarding your grade, please schedule an appointment to come in and see me to discuss.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Thursday, May 8

Geometry - We continued our discussion of circle, introducing the concept of an inscribed angle (Sec. 11.4).  HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 767 - 769  #2-7, #19-21, #32-33 and pg. 776  #1-11.

Modern Math - We continued our review of Pre-Calc.  HW for Friday - Geometry and Pre-Calc (1st page only) packets are due at the start of the hour on Friday.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Wednesday, May 7

Geometry - We continued our discussion of circles, focusing on arcs (Sec. 11.2, 11.3).  HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 760 - 761  #1-18, #25-28 and pg. 767 - 768  #9-14, 23-27.

Modern Math - We began our last review, working on the 1 qtr of a pre-calculus final exam.  HW for Thursday - complete the indicated problems on the first two pages of the test packet.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Tuesday, May 6

Geometry - We continued our discussion of parts of a circle.  HW for Wednesday - Complete the Circles/Tangents worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Modern Math - We completed the Geometry Practice Exam in class today.  No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Monday, May 5

Geometry - 8:00 - We took the Ch. 10 Test in class today.
                - 1:00 and 2:00 - We discussed Sec. 11.1 in class today.
ALL SECTIONS - HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 11.1 and complete pgs. 751 - 753  #1-6, #7-9, #18-25, and #26-27.

Note:  8:00 students will allowed an additional 30 minutes in class on Tuesday to complete their Ch. 10 test, as long as they complete tonight's HW assignment.  If they do not complete the HW, they do not get the extra time to complete the test.

Modern Math - We worked on a Geometry review in class today.

Thursday, May 2

Thursday, May 1

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Wednesday, April 30

8:00 Geometry - We concluded our discussion of 3D figures, beginning our review for the Ch. 10 Test this Friday.  HW for Thursday - Complete the short answer portion of the Ch. 10 Practice Test.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our review of Algebra 1, completing a comprehensive final on the subject.  No HW for Thursday.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Tuesday, April 29

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of 3D figures, investigating the formula for the area and volume of spheres (Sec. 10.8).  HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 718  #1-12.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our review of Algebra 1, completing a comprehensive final on the subject.  No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, April 28

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of 3D figures, reviewing the area and volume formulas for prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and cones (Sec. 10.4-10.7)  focusing on the properties of a sphere (Sec. 10.8).  No HW for Tuesday.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We began our review of Algebra I, working on a comprehensive final in the subject.  No HW for Tuesday.

Friday, April 25

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of 3D figures, using our knowledge of volume to calculate density. We completed this worksheet in class.  HW for Monday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 8 Test in class today.  No HW for Monday.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Thursday, April 24

Remember ... We are on Schedule A tomorrow!

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of calculating area of 3D figures.  HW for Friday - Complete this worksheet.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 8 test in class today.  No HW for Friday.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Wednesday, April 23

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of 3D figures, calculating the volume for pyramids and cones (10.7).  HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 709 #1-4, #6-12.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our review of Ch. 8 in preparation for tomorrow's test.
 

Tuesday, April 22

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of 3D figures, calculating surface area for pyramids and cones (10.5).  HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs.693 #1-3, #6-9, #11.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our review of Ch. 8 in preparation for this week's test.  HW for Wednesday - Complete the practice test that was distributed in class today.

Monday, April 21

No School!

Friday, April 18

No School!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Thursday, April 17

Reminder ... No School On Friday, April 18 or Monday, April 21!

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of 3D figures, reviewing the calculation of surface area and volume for prisms and cylinders (10.4, 10.6).  HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 684 - 685  #2, #5-6, #10-11, #13-14, #16, #20, #24-25 and pgs. 701 - 702  #6-7, #9-13, #22.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our review of Ch. 8 in preparation for next week's test.  HW for Tuesday - Complete the online practice quizzes (#1 and #2) for Ch. 8.  Be sure to submit your scores to BOTH e-mail addresses listed below.

1) Go to http://http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_tannenbaum_excursions_6/51/13160/3369067.cw/index.html
2) In the top menu, click on "8"
3) In the left-hand column, click on "Quiz #1"
4) When finished, click on "Submit Answers for Grading"
5) After reviewing your answers, submit your score to me via e-mail
     - type you name in the "My name is ... " box
     - click the "Instructor" box and enter the e-mail ... SGrothfam@aol.com
     - click the Other" box and enter the e-mail masondg@ilstu.edu
     - click on the "E-mail Results" button
6) After posting your score for Quiz #1, repeat the process using Quiz #2

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Wednesday, April 16

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of 3D figures, focusing on the calculation of surface area and volume for prisms and cylinders (10.4, 10.6).  HW for Thursday - Download and complete this worksheet.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We began our review of Ch. 8 in preparation for next week's test.  No HW for Thursday.

Tuesday, April 15

8:00 Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 10.1 - 10.3 in class today.  No HW for Wednesday.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We completed our discussion of Ch. 8, focusing on the scehudling of independent events (Sec. 8.7).  No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, April 14

8:00 Geometry - We completed our introduction to 3D figures (Sec. 10.1 - 10.3).  HW for Tuesday -

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We began our review of Ch. 8 in preparation for next week's test.  No HW for Thursday.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Friday, April 11

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of 3D figures, focusing on isometric drawings (Sec. 10.2).  HW for Friday - Complete this worksheet.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of scheduling, focusing on the decreasing time algorithm for scheduling projects.  HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 312  #

Thursday, April 10

8:00 Geometry - We completed the Ch. 8 test in class today.  HW for Thursday - Read Sec. 10.2 and complete

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of scheduling, focusing on the critical path algorithm (Sec. 8.5).  HW for Friday -

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Wednesday, April 9

8:00 Geometry - We completed the Ch. 8 test in class today.  HW for Thursday - Read Sec. 10.1 in the text and complete pg. 657  #1-18.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of scheduling, focusing on the decreasing time algorithm for scheduling projects.  HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 312  #

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Tuesday, April 8

8:00 Geometry - We finished our review for tomorrow's test over Ch. 8.  HW for Wednesday - Complete the review packet distributed in class today.  Click here to check your work!

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of scheduling, focusing on the decreasing time algorithm for scheduling projects.  HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 311  #42-42.


Monday, April 7

8:00 Geometry - We continued our review of Ch. 9 in preparations for Wednesday's test.  No HW for Tuesday.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of scheduling, focusing on the decreasing time algorithm for scheduling a project (Sec. 8.4).  HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 311  #38-41.

Friday, April 4

8:00 Geometry - We began our review for the Ch. 9 Test.  HW for Monday -

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of scheduling, focusing on scheduling with priority lists (Sec. 8.3).  HW for Monday -

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Thursday, April 3

8:00 Geometry - We discussed the effect of changing dimensions on the perimeter and area of various polygons (Sec. 9.5).  HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 625-626  #1 - 7, #14, #15-21.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of scheduling, focusing on directed graphs (Sec. 8.2).  HW for Friday - Complete Complete pg. 309  #18-22.

Wednesday, April 2

8:00 Geometry - We discussed alternate methods for finding area in the coordinate plane including Pick's Formula (Sec. 9.3 - 9.4).  HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 615  #8-12 and pg. 619  #5-8.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 7 Test in class today.  No HW for Thursday.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Tuesday, April 1

8:00 Geometry - We completed our review of basic area formulas today and began our discussion of alternate methods for calculating area (Sec. 9.3 - 9.4).  HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 609  #2-5, #7-12 and pg. 619  #1-5.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We completed our review for tomorrow's Ch. 7 Test and began our student of the mathematics of scheduling (Ch. 8).  HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 307 - 309  #1-3 (odd) and #17.

Note:  We will take a test in class on Wednesday covering Ch. 7 - The Mathematics of Networks.

Monday, March 31, 2014

Monday, March 31

8:00 Geometry - We investigated the relationship between the area of a regular polygon and the area of a circle (Sec. 9.2).  HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 603-604  #10-12, #14015, #18-26, #34-37.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We completed our work on a real life apportionment problem.  HW for Wednesday - Complete the online Practice Quiz #1 AND #2 for Ch. 6.  Be sure to submit your scores to me at BOTH addresses.

1)  go to http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_tannenbaum_excursions_6/51/13160/3369067.cw/index.html
2)  in the top menu, click on "7"
3)  in the left-hand menu, click on "Quiz #1"
4)  when finished w/ the MC quiz, click on "Submit Answers for Grading"
5)  after reviewing your answers, submit your score to me via e-mail
     - type your name in the "My name is ... " box
     - click the "Instructor" box and enter the e-mail ... SGrothfam@aol.com
     - click on the "Other" box and enter the e-mail ... masondg@ilstu.edu
     - click on the "E-mail Results" button
6) After posting your score on Quiz #1, repeat the process using Quiz #2

Note:  Quiz #1 must be submitted before the end of the hour.  Quiz #2 must be submitted before the start of class on Tuesday.  We will complete the Chapter 7 Test in class on Wednesday, April 2.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Friday, March 28

8:00 Geometry - We completed the Sec. 9.1 quiz in class today.  HW for Monday - complete the take home portion of the quiz that was distributed in class today.  As always, please adhere to the take home assessment policy - you may use your notes, text, etc, but you may not receive assistance from another perosn other than Mr. Sondgeroth.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We began our review for the Ch. 7 test.  No HW for Monday.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Thursday, March 27

8:00 Geometry - We completed our derivation of the basic area formulas, focusing on parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, rhombi, and kites (Sec. 9.1).  HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 593 - 597  #1-7, #14-15, #23-28, #30-32, #34-36, #41-42, #54-56.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of networks and minimum spanning trees for networks with 4 or more points, focusing on when to use minimum spanning trees and when to use Steiner trees (Sec. 7.5).  HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 269 - 270  #33-38, #43-44.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Wednesday, March 26

8:00 Geometry - We began our discussion of Ch. 9, fosucing on the area formulas for rectangles, squares, and parallelograms (Sec. 1.5).  HW for Thursday - pgs. 38 - 40  #10-11, #21, #32, #36-39, #44, #46, #48.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of networks and minimum spanning trees for networks with 3 points, focusing on when to use minimum spanning trees and when to use Steiner trees (Sec. 7.4).  No HW for Thursday, as we completed the worksheet in class.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Tuesday, March 25

8:00 Geometry - We completed the Ch. 6 Test today.  HW for Wednesday - Complete the Take Home portion of the Ch. 6 Test.

Note:  Use may use your notes, text, worksheets and/or internet research to complete the Take Home portion of the Ch. 6 Test.  You should NOT get assistance from any human being other than Mr. Sondgeroth. This portion of the test will be collected at the start of class on Wednesday.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of networks and minimum spanning trees for networks with 3 points, focusing on Kruskal's Algorithm and T-junctions (Sec. 7.3).  HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet (Y-junctions) that was distributed in class today.

Monday, March 24

8:00 Geometry - We completed our review of Ch. 6 in preparation for tomorrow's Ch. 6 test covering polygons and quadrilaterals.  No HW for Tuesday, other than to prepare for the test.

Note:  We are tentatively scheduled to complete the Ch. 6 Test in class TOMORROW - Tuesday, March 25.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of networks and trees, focusing on Kruscal's Algorithm (Sec. 7.3).  HW for Tuesday - Complete the back side of the worksheet that was distributed in class today and complete #27-28 in the Ch. HW problem set.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Q&A Session for the Week of Mach 24-28

Mr. Sondgeroth and Ms. Kachinsky will host question/answer sessions for all Geometry classes from 3:00 - 3:45 in Rm. 208 on the following days:
- Monday, March 24
- Tuesday, March 25
- Wednesday, March 26
- Thursday, March 27

Additionally, our two interns are available in the Math Office (Rm. 223) for additional assistance over the Freshman Lunch periods:
- Ms. Smith -  10:30 - 11:30
- Ms. Kachinsky -  11:30 - 12:30

Note:  We will complete the Ch. 6 (Quadrilaterals) Test in class next Monday, March 24 (1:00 and 2:00) or Tuesday, March 25 (8:00).

Friday, March 21

8:00 Geometry - We began our review of Ch. 6 in preparation for a chapter test early next week..  HW for Monday - Students are encouraged to work through the Ch. 6 review problems on pgs. 438 - 441.  Specific problems were not assigned; students were encouraged to complete problems necessary to confirm their understanding of a specific topic or identify areas where additional questions should be asked in class on Monday.

Note:  We are tentatively scheduled to complete the Ch. 6 Test in class on Tuesday, March 25.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of networks and trees, focusing on minimum spanning trees (Sec. 7.3).  No HW for Monday.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Thursday, March 20

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of quadrilaterals, focusing on kites (Sec. 6.6).  HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 432 - 433  #4-12, #14-18, #21-25, #27-31.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of networks and trees, focusing on minimum spanning trees (Sec. 7.3).  HW for Friday - Complete pg. 267  #19-22.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Wednesday, March 19

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of quadrilaterals, focusing on isosceles trapezoids (Sec. 6.5).  HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheett that was distributed in class today.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of networks and trees (Sec. 7.2).  HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 267  #17-18.

Q&A Sessions for the Week of March 17 - 21

Mr. Sondgeroth and Ms. Kachinsky will host question/answer sessions for all Geometry classes from 3:00 - 3:45 in Rm. 208 on the following days:
- Tuesday, March 18
- Thursday, March 20

Additionally, our two interns are available in the Math Office (Rm. 223) for additional assistance over the Freshman Lunch periods:
- Ms. Smith -  10:30 - 11:30
- Ms. Kachinsky -  11:30 - 12:30

Note:  We will complete the Ch. 6 (Quadrilaterals) Test in class next Monday (1:00 and 2:00) or Tuesday (8:00).

Tuesday, March 18

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of quadrilaterals, focusing on trapezoids (Sec. 6.5).  HW for Wednesday - Complete the HW packet that was distributed in class today.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We began our discussion of networks and trees (Sec. 7.1).  HW for Wednesday - Complete the back side of the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Monday, March 17

I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful Spring Break!  I spent a good portion of the break chaperoning the U-Build service trip to Haiti.  For more inf and photos from the trip, check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ubuilduhs

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of quadrilaterals, focusing on rectangles, rhombi, and squares (Sec. 6.4).  No HW for Tuesday.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We spent the hour getting caught up on various topics in class.  No HW for Tuesday.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Friday, March 7

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of quadrilaterals, focusing on rectangles, rhombi, and squares (Sec. 6.4).  HW for next Monday - Complete the EC worksheet that was distributed in class today.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - Students were given extra time to complete the Ch. 6 Test at the start of the hour.  For the remainder of the hour, we began our discussion of networks and trees (Sec. 7.1 - 7.2).  HW for next Monday, complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Thursday, March 6

8:00 Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 6.1 - 6.3 in class today.  HW for Friday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 6 Test in class today.  No HW for Friday.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Wednesday, March 5

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of quadrilaterals, focusing on ways to prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram (Sec. 6.3).  HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 402  #1-5, #9-13 and pg. 407  #1-19.

Note:  We will take a quiz covering Sec. 6.1 - 6.3 in class on Thursday, March 6.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We completed our review of Ch. 6 in preparation for Thursday's test.  No HW for Thursday, other than to prepare for the test.

Tuesday, March 4

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of quadrilaterals, focusing on the properties of parallelograms (Sec. 6.2).  HW for Wednesday - complete pgs. 395 - 396  #15-24 and #32-43.

Note:  We will take a quiz covering Sec. 6.1 - 6.3 in class on Thursday, March 6.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We continued our review of Ch. 6 in preparation for Thursday's test.  HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 233 - 235  #50-52, #55-57, #60, #62-67.  (Students were given time in class to work on these problems in small groups).

Monday, March 3, 2014

Monday, March 3

8:00 Geometry - We spent the hour completing the Ch. 8 Test.  HW for Tuesday - Answer all of the questions regarding properties of a parallelogram contained in this GSP file.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky is teaching both afternoon sections of Geometry.  To follow the going-on in her sections, please go to ... www.kachinskymath.weebly.com

Modern Math - We completed our work on a real life apportionment problem.  HW for Wednesday - Complete the online Practice Quiz #1 AND #2 for Ch. 6.  Be sure to submit your scores to me at BOTH addresses.

1)  go to http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_tannenbaum_excursions_6/51/13160/3369067.cw/index.html
2)  in the top menu, click on "6"
3)  in the left-hand menu, click on "Quiz #1"
4)  when finished w/ the MC quiz, click on "Submit Answers for Grading"
5)  after reviewing your answers, submit your score to me via e-mail
     - type your name in the "My name is ... " box
     - click the "Instructor" box and enter the e-mail ... SGrothfam@aol.com
     - click on the "Other" box and enter the e-mail ... masondg@ilstu.edu
     - click on the "E-mail Results" button
6) After posting your score on Quiz #1, repeat the process using Quiz #2

Note:  Any quiz submitted to me after class will receive half credit.