Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Wednesday, September 30

Geometry - We continued our discussion of two-column proofs (Sec. 2.6) in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.

HW for Thursday - Prepare for tomorrow's quiz covering two-column proofs (Sec. 2.6)

Assessment Alert - Our next assessment will be the Ch. 2 Test, tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 5.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of logarithms and exponents (Sec. 9.3),

HW for Thursday - Read Sec. 9.3 in the online textbook.

Tuesday, September 29

Geometry - We continued our work with two-column proofs (Sec. 2.6).

HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 113 - 116  #1-13, #16-23, and #25-27.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz in class on Thursday, October 1, covering Sec 2.6 and focusing on two-column proofs.  We are tentatively scheduled to take the Ch. 2 Test in class on Monday, October 5.  Students retaking the Ch. 1 Test will complete the assessment at 3:00 on Thursday, October 1 or at 8:00 on Friday October 2 (Schedule A day).


Modern Math - We began our discussion of exponential population models (Sec. 9.3) by reviewing the properties of logarithms and exponents.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the logarithm/exponents worksheets that were distributed today in class.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Monday, September 28

Geometry - We continued our discussion of two-column proofs (Sec. 2.6).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 2.6 - Geometric Proofs, Pt 3 worksheet that was distributed today in class.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Geometric Proofs (Sec. 2.6) in class on Thursday, October 1.


Modern Math - We spent the hour discussing population models, focusing on arithmetic sequences and their role in linear population models (Sec. 9.2).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 9.2 HW that was assigned on MyMathLab.com.

Friday, September 25

Geometry - We began working on two-column proofs to verify various conjectures relating to the basic terms of Geometry.

HW for Monday - Complete the Sec. 2.6 - Geometric Proofs, Pt 1 worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Two-Column Proofs (Sec. 2.6) in class in Thursday, October 1.


Modern Math - We continued our review of the recursive and explicit formulas for finding the nth term of various sequences (Sec. 9.1).

HW for Monday - Complete the Ch. 9 Pre-Test that was assigned on MyMathLab.com.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Geometry Retake Policy

Mr. Sondgeroth will employ the following policy with regard to retaking assessments in Geometry:

1 - Mr. Sondgeroth allows unlimited retakes in Geometry.
     - Students may retake multiple assessments, primarily chapter tests (summative assessment).
     - Students may retake the same assessment multiple times (within reason).

2 - The better grade stands ... after the first retake.
     - For subsequent retakes of the same assessment, the last grade will be entered into the gradebook.

3 - Students must complete the entire assessment.
     - Students deed to weigh the need to raise their grade a couple of points against the time invested.
     - In some instances, Mr. Sondgeroth will limit the number of sections that need to be retaken.

4 - Students must follow the procedures set forth for a particular assessment to qualify for the retake.


Retake Procedures for the Ch. 1 Test

1- Verify that ALL textbook HW from the chapter in question has been completed.
     - Check the HW blog to determine which problems were assigned.
     - Complete all assignments that are "missing" from your notebook.

2 - Create a "plan of action" to help you prepare for the retake.
     - "I will watch the online videos from Sec. _____ ."
     - "I will get extra help from _____ in the U-Link."
     - "I will schedule an appointment with _____ in the Math Office."
     - etc ...

3 - Send Mr. Sondgeroth an e-mail (masondg@ilstu.edu) to schedule a 5 minute meeting.
     - Include all of your free hours in the e-mail.  Mr. S will replay with a time when he can meet.
     - Meetings will only be scheduled on Fri, Sept. 25, and Mon, Sept. 28.
     - At the meeting, Mr. S will verify that you have completed all assigned HW from the text.
     - At the meeting, Mr. S will view and approve your "plan of action".
 
4 - Communicated to Mr. Sondgeroth via e-mail when you will complete your retake.
     - Two times/dates are available ... 3:00 pm on Thu, Oct. 1 ... 8:00 am on Fri, Oct. 2 (Schedule A)

Contact Mr. Sondgeroth (masondg@ilstu.edu) if you have additional questions.

Thursday, September 24

Geometry - We began our work in Sec. 2.6, trying to answer the question "What do I know if ..." and attempting to provide reasons for the conclusions we drew.

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 2.6 - What do I know if ... Pt 2 worksheet that was distributed in class today.


Modern Math - We complete the Ch. 13 Test in class today.  We spent the remainder of the hour logging onto our online textbook for the first time this year.

HW for Friday - Read Sec. 9.1.  Complete the Ch. 9 pre-test and the Sec. 9.1 HW as assigned on the online text.



Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Wednesday, September 23

7:00 / 8:00 - Geometry - We spent the hour working on the Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 Quiz.  A majority of the students did not complete the assessment in the time allotted.  Students will be given 20 minutes during class to complete their quiz.

No HW for Thursday.


12:00 / 1:00 - Geometry - We spent the hour completing the Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 Quiz.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Take Home portion of the quiz that was distributed in class today.  This portion will be collected at the start of class on Thursday.


Modern Math - We spent the hour working in the Ch. 13 Test.  Students will be afforded additional time during class tomorrow to complete this assessment.

No HW for Thursday.



Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Tuesday, September 22

Geometry - We continued to review Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.

HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 103  #1-18

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 Quiz in class on Wednesday.


Modern Math - We reviewed the Ch. 13 Practice Test in preparation for tomorrow's test.

No HW for Wednesday.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 13 Test in class on Wednesday.

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Monday, September 22

Mr. Sondgeroth will not be in school today.

Geometry - Students spent the hour beginning their preparations for Wednesday;s quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 2,.3 - Matrix logic Pt 3 worksheet that was distributed in class today.  In addition, complete pgs. 130 - 132  #5-7, #11-13, #15-23, #31-34 and #35-42.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 in class on Wednesday, September 23.


Modern Math - Students spent the preparing for Wednesday's test covering Ch. 13.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Ch. 13 Practice Test that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 13 Test in class on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Friday, September 18

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the applications of deductive reasoning, focusing on equation solving (Sec. 2.5), syllogisms, and matrix logic (Sec. 2.3).

HW for Monday - Complete the Matrix logic worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 in class on Wednesday, September 23.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the applications of similarity, focusing on gnomons (Sec. 13.3).

HW for Monday - Complete the gnomon packet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 13 Test in class on Wednesday, September 23.


Thursday, September 17, 2015

Thursday, September 17

Reminder ... We are on Schedule A tomorrow.  7:00 classes begin at 9:00 am!!!!!

Geometry - We began our discussion of deductive reasoning, focusing on the Law of Syllogism and the Law of Detachment (Sec. 2.3).

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 2.2 - Syllogisms worksheet that was distributed in class today.  Additionally, complete pgs 91 - 92  #1-13 in the textbook.

Extra Algebra Help:  Download and complete this worksheet if you think you need additional assistance on solving simple linear equations.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of gnomons in Sec. 13.3.

HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 407 - 408 #41, #42, #46 and #51 in the Ch. 13 HW packet.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Wednesday, September 16

Geometry - We focused on some of the basic properties of algebra (Sec. 2.5)

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 2.5 - Algebra Properties and the Solving One-Variable Equations worksheets that were distributed in class today.

Note:  I omitted one important property from our discussion today ... the Substitution Property.  This property tells us that if two quantities are equal then we can always replace (or substitute) one for the other anywhere in the equation.  
EX:  If b = 3 and a + b = 10, the a + 3 = 10.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of the relationship between gnomons and similar figures (Sec. 13.3).

HW for Thursday - Complete the Gnomon Packet that was distributed in class today.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Tuesday, September 15

Geometry - We continued our discussion of conditional statements, incorporating Venn diagrams (Sec. 2.2).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the FRONT side of the Sec. 2.2 - Venn Diagram wksht that was distributed in class.  Do NOT complete Sec. 3!  Additionally, complete pgs. 85 - 87  #30-36, #38-48, and #50-55.


Modern Math - We spent time in class reviewing similarity and its relation to dilations.

HW for Wednesday -  Complete the worksheets reviewing similarity and dilations that were distributed in class today.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Monday, September 14

Mr. Sondgeroth will not be in class today.  Please sit in the seats you have been sitting in the past two weeks to make it easier for my sub to take attendance.

Geometry - We continued our discussion of conditional statements (Sec. 2.2), focusing on creating the converse, inverse, and contrapositive. 

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 2.2 Worksheet that was distributed in class today.  In the textbook, complete pgs. 84 - 86  #1-12, #24-29, #48.

Note:  Answer keys for both Ch. 2 Worksheets will be posted here after 2:00 pm Monday afternoon.
     Sec. 2.2 - Conditionals Pt. 1
     Sec. 2.2 - Conditionals Pt. 2


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Sec. 13.2, focusing on the relationship between the Golden Ratio and Fibonacci's sequence.

HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 406 - 407  #25, #28-30, and #33-36 in the Ch. 13 HW packet.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Friday, September 11

Geometry - We continued our discussion of patterns and their formulas (Sec. 2.1).  We briefly discussed conditional statements (Sec. 2.2).

HW for Monday -  Read Sec. 2.2, focusing on the terms conditional, hypothesis, conclusion, converse, and biconditional.  Additionally, complete the Sec. 2.2 - Conditionals Pt. 1 worksheet.


Modern Math -  We concluded our discussion of Fibonacci numbers (Sec. 13.1)

HW for Monday - No HW for Monday

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Thursday, September 10

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 1 Test in class and then discussed Sec. 2.1, focusing on recursive and explicit formulas for arithmetic and geometric sequences.

HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 77 - 79  #2-12, #14-16, #24-27, #37-39


Modern Math - We completed our discussion of Sec. 13.1, focusing on the formulas used to calculate terms of the Fibonacci Sequence and its application.

HW for Friday - Nothing new ... #1-24 on pgs. 405 - 406 will be checked for completeness.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Wednesday, September 9

Geometry - We spent the hour working on the Ch. 1 Test.  Students will be afforded an extra 20 minutes at the start of class on Thursday to complete this assessment.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 2.1 - Patterns worksheet that was distributed in class today.


Modern Math - We returned/reviewed the Ch. 1 Test and completed a HW quiz covering arithmetic and geometric sequences.

HW for Thursday - Nothing new ... make sure you have read Sec. 13.1 and completed pgs. 405 - 406  #1 - 24.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Tuesday, September 8

Geometry - We completed our review of Ch. 1 in preparation for tomorrow's chapter test.

HW for Wednesday - Prepare for tomorrow's Ch. 1 Test.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Sec. 13.1, focusing on Fibonacci's sequence.

HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 406  #15-24 in the Ch. 13 HW packet.

Monday, September 7

NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Friday, September 4

Geometry - We completed our Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 Quiz in class today.

HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 64  #1-14, #19-21


Modern Math - We completed our Ch. 11 Test in class today and began our review of Ch. 13, focusing on Fibonacci's Sequence (Sec. 13.1).

HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 13.1 (pgs. 388 - 393) and complete #1 - 14 on pg. 405 of the Ch. 13 HW packet.

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Thursday, September 3

Geometry - We reviewed Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering angles and angle pairs.  We completed the Sec. 1.3 and Sec. 1.4 review worksheets in class.

HW for Friday - Complete pg. 33  #34-46 and pgs. 61 - 62  #16-24

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 in class tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 4).  We will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class on Wednesday, Sept. 9.


Modern Math - We completed our Ch. 11 Test in class today.

HW for Friday - NONE

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Wednesday, September 2

Geometry - We continued our discussion of angles, focusing on various pairs of angles (Sec. 1.4).

HW for Thursday -  Complete pgs. 31 - 33  #1-13, #22-25, #32

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 in class on Friday, September 4.  We will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class on Wednesday, September 9.


Modern Math - We completed our in-class review of Ch. 11.

HW for Thursday - Prepare for the Ch. 11 Test.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 11 Test in class on Thursday, September 3.