Friday, February 28, 2014

Friday, February 28

8:00 Geometry - Initially, we were have to completed the Ch. 8 Test in class today.  However, several conflicts prevented us form having sufficient time to accomplish this task.  Therefor, we will complete the test in class on Monday, March 3.  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR TO CLASS WITH YOU!!!!! You will NOT be able to use you phone and Mr. Sondgeroth will NOT be loaning calculators for student use.  HW for Monday - Complete columns 1-2 of this worksheet.

Note:  The 8:00 section will complete the Ch. 8 (Basic Trig) Test in class on Monday, March 3.

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 graph theory, focusing on the algorithms that can be used to "solve" Hamilton circuit / TSP problems (Sec. 6.7 - 6.8).  No HW for Monday.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Thursday, February 27

8:00 Geometry - We began our discussion of polygons, focusing on creating the definitions of several key terms (Sec. 6.1).  HW for Monday - Complete columns 2-5 on the front side of the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Note:  We will complete the Ch. 8 (Basic Trig) Test in class TOMORROW - Friday, February 28.

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 graph theory, focusing on the for algorithms that can be used to "solve" Hamilton circuit / TSP problems (Sec. 6.7 - 6.8).  HW for Friday - Complete pg 232 #43-45.


Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Q & A Sessions for the week of February 24-28

Mr. Sondgeroth and Ms. Kachinsky will host question/answer sessions for all Geometry classes from 3:10 - 3:45 in Rm 208 on the following days:
- Monday, February 24
- Tuesday, February 25
- Wednesday, February 26 
- Thursday, February 27

Note:  We will complete the Ch. 5 (Basic Trig) Test in class on Friday, February 28.

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

Wednesday, February 26

8:00 Geometry - We reviewed basic trig ratios and simplification of radicals  (Sec. 8.1 - 8.3) and discussed angles of elevation and depression in the context of trig problems (Sec. 8.4).  HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 369 #55-62 (5.8 - special right triangles), pg 543 #1-20 (8.1-8.3 - alt to hyp of rt triangle, radicals, basic trig ratios), and pg 569 #1-2 (8.4 - < of elevation/depression).

Note:  We will complete the Ch. 8 (Basic Trig) Test in class on Friday, February 28.

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 graph theory, discussion complete graphs (Sec. 6.2) and introducing the "Traveling Salesman" problems.  HW for Thursday - Complete pgs 230-232 #32-33 and #37-38.

Tuesday, February 25

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of of basic trig ratios (Sec. 8.2 and 8.3).  HW for Wednesday - Complete the review worksheet (quick quiz) 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 graph theory, discussion complete graphs (Sec. 6.2) and introducing the "Traveling Salesman" problems.  No HW for Tuesday.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Monday, February 24

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of of basic trig ratios (Sec. 8.2 and 8.3).  HW for Monday - Complete the backside of the worksheet that was distributed in class today.  Contact Mr. Sondgeroth if you need a copy.

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 graph theory, discussion complete graphs (Sec. 6.2) and introducing the "Traveling Salesman" problems.  HW for Monday - Complete #1-8 in the Ch. 6 HW section of our textbook.

Friday, February 21

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of of basic trig ratios (Sec. 8.2 and 8.3).  HW for Monday - Complete the review packet that was distributed in class today.  Contact Mr. Sondgeroth if you need a copy.

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 graph theory, reviewing the basic concept of Hamiltonian paths and circuits.  HW for Monday - Complete the packet that was distributed in class today.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Thursday, February 20

8:00 Geometry - We began our introduction to trigonometry, focusing on the 3 basic trig ratios - sine, cosine, and tangent (Sec. 8.2).  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 began our discussion of Hamilton Paths and Circuits (Ch. 6).  No HW for Friday.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Wednesday, February 19

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussion of special right triangles, focusing on the 30-60-90 triangle (Sec. 5.8).  HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class today.

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

Modern Math - We completed the Chapter 5 Test in class today.  No HW for Thursday.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Tuesday, February 18

8:00 Geometry - We continued our discussions of the relationships that exist when the altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle (Sec. 8.1) and the relationships that exist in special right triangles (Sec. 5.8).  HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 360  #1-4, #9-12 and pg. 521 #3-4, #9-13.

1:00 and 2:00 Geometry - Ms. Kachinsky begins teaching in the 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. 5.  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 "5"
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.

Ch. 5 Test results are posted

If your score does not appear, then you need to get the test completed by the end of the day on Tuesday, February 18.

If you want to retake this summative assessment, then you must send Mr. Sondgeroth an e-mail with the following information:
- which section(s) of the test you wish to retake
- what you plan to do to better prepare yourself for the retake
- when you will take the retest

Note:  All retakes must be completed by 4:00 on Friday, February 21.

Q & A Sessions for the week of February 17-21

Mr. Sondgeroth will host question/answer sessions for his Geometry classes from 3:10 - 3:45 in Rm 208 on the following days:
- Tuesday, February 18
- Wednesday, February 19 
- Thursday, February 20

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

Monday, February 17

No School in honor of President's Day.

Friday, February 14

8:00 Geometry - We explored the relationships that exist when the altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle (Sec. 8.1).  HW for Monday - Complete the back side of the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

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

Modern Math - We began our work on a real life apportionment problem.  HW for Friday - Complete the initial calculation for apportionment using all 5 methods.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Thursday, February 13

8:00 Geometry - We spent the hour reviewing the simplification of radical expressions in anticipation of our discussion of relationships in a right triangle.  No HW for Friday.

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

Modern Math - We began our work on a real life apportionment problem.  HW for Friday - Complete the initial calculation for apportionment using all 5 methods.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Wednesday, February 12

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 5 Test in class today.  HW for Thursday - Complete this worksheet reviewing some of the basic properties of radicals/square roots.

Modern Math - We began our review of Ch. 5 in anticipation of the upcoming test.  HW for Thursday - Complete #6-7 on the worksheet distributed in class today.

Tuesday, February 11

Geometry - We concluded our review of Ch. 5 in preparation for tomorrow's test.  No HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for the test which will be completed in class tomorrow.

Modern Math - We continued our introduction to graph theory, focusing on Fluery's Algorithm (Sec. 5.5) and eulerization of graphs (Sec. 5.6).  HW for Wednesday - complete the worksheet that was distributed in class.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Monday, February 10

Geometry - We began our review in preparation for Wednesday's test covering Ch. 5.  HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 370  #1-6, #8, #10-20.

Note:  We will complete the Ch. 5 Test in class on Wednesday, February 12.

Modern Math - We continued our introduction to graph theory, finalizing the relationships involving the vertices of Euler Paths and Circuits (Sec. 5.5).  HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 194 - 195 #23-33 odd and read Sec. 5.6.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Recommendations for 2014-15

The final day for me to sign your recommendation sheet is TOMORROW - February 7.  If you have not already done so, please see me after class or during one of my free periods to secure the necessary signature.

Remember, the assumption is that students enrolled in Geometry will enroll in Algebra 1 as a sophomore.  If you feel that you have the necessary requisites to enroll in Algebra 2 / Trig, then you need to sit down and talk with me about your placement.  I will take the following issues into account:
1) Junior High, math class taken, grade earned in spring
2) scores on EXPLORE and ALEKS assessments
3) 1st semester grade in Geometry

If you or your parents have additional questions, they can e-mail me at masondg@ilstu.edu.  Ultimately, the decision on which math class to take rests with you and your parents.  If you choose to take a class that I do not recommend, then you need to complete the appropriate OVERRIDE form in the counseling center.


Q & A Sessions for the week Feb. 10 - 14

Mr. Sondgeroth will host question/answer sessions for his Geometry classes from 3:10 - 3:45 in Rm 208 on the following days:
- Monday, February 10
- Tuesday, February 11
- Thursday, February 13

Additionally, our two interns are now available for additional assistance over the Freshman Lunch periods:
- Ms. Smith - 10:30 - 11:30 - Rm. 223 (Math Office)
- Ms. Kachinsky - 11:30 - 12:30 - Rm. 208 (Math Office)

Friday, February 7

Geometry - We concluded our discussion in Ch. 5, reviewing the Pythagorean Thm (Sec. 5.7).  HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 352 - 354  #5-11, #30-31, and #38-39.

Note:  We will take our Ch. 5 Test in class on Wednesday, February 12.

Modern Math - We continued our introduction to graph theory, focusing on paths and circuits (Sec. 5.1-5.3).  In-Class HW - Completed and submitted before the end of the hour ... pg 191 - 193  #2-14 (even).

Thursday, February 6

Geometry - We continued our discussion of triangle inequalities, focusing on the Hinge Thm (Sec. 5.6) HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 343-344  #9-15, #18-27.

NOTE:  Please use this sketch to assist you in your understanding of the Hinge Thm.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of graph theory, focusing on various graph models (Sec. 5.4).  HW for Friday - 

Wednesday, February 5

SNOW DAY!!!!! See you tomorrow ...

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Tuesday, February 4

Geometry - We began our discussion of inequalities in a triangle (Sec. 5.5).  HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 336 - 337  #4-9, #12-15, and #36-53.

Use the following sketches to assist you in completing the in-class worksheet:
Part 1 - Sides of a Triangle (#1) and Sides of a Triangle (#2)
Part 2 - Sides and Angles

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of graph theory, focusing on the basic terms/concepts associated with graphs (Sec. 5.2 - 5.3).  HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today (Note:  You were given the worksheet after completing your in-class note sheet.)

Monday, February 3, 2014

Monday, February 3

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 5.1 - 5.3 quiz in class today.  No HW for Tuesday.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of unicursal tracings (Sec. 5.1).  No HW for Tuesday.