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.