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!!!!!