Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Tuesday, November 24

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 7 (Similarity) Test in class today.

HW for Monday - Complete the Radicals Worksheet that was distributed in class yesterday.


Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 14 Group Test in class today.

No HW for Monday!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

Monday, November 23, 2015

Monday, November 23

Geometry - We concluded our review in preparation for the Similarity Test, which we will complete in class TOMORROW!

No HW for Tuesday.  However, the radicals worksheet that was distributed in class today needs to be completed by the start of class on Monday, Nov. 30.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Similarity Assessment covering triangles (Sec. 4.1, 4.2, 4.8), dilations (7.6, 12.7) ratio and proportions (7.1), similarity (7.2, 7.3), and properties/applications (7.4, 7.5).


Modern Math - We had a work day today to get caught up on past business.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Friday, November 20

Geometry - We continued our review of Ch. 7 in preparation for next week's test.

Assessment Alert:  The Ch. 7 Test covering similarity has been moved to TUESDAY, November 24.  This summative assessment will cover triangles (4.1, 4.2, 4.8), dilations (7.6, 12.7), similarity (7.1, 7.2, 7.3), and applications (7.4, 7.5).

No HW for Monday, other than to prepare for the test.  To assist in the task, refer to the following:
- Answer key for the Ch. 7 Review Packet that was completed as HW for Friday
- Answer key for the Sec. 7.3 - 7.5 Quiz that was completed on Thursday


Modern Math - We reviewed problems involving Darroch's Method for estimating a population using multiple samples.



Thursday, November 19

Geometry - We completed the 7.3-7.5 Quiz in class today and began our preparations for the Ch. 7 summative assessment.

HW for Friday - Complete the Ch. 7 review packet that was distributed in class today.


Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 14 online test in class today.

Now HW for Friday.  Best of luck to our Mr. U-High participants!

Wednesday, November 18

Geometry - We began our Sec. 7.3-7.5 quiz in class today.  Students will be afforded additional time at the start of class tomorrow to complete this semi-summative assessment.

No HW for Thursday.


Modern Math - We completed our review of Ch. 14 in preparation for tomorrow's Ch. 14 online assessment.

No HW for Thursday.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Tuesday, November 17

Geometry - We wrapped up our discussion of applications of similar figures, review Sec. 7.4 and 7.5.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today.  Additionally, complete pg. 479  #13-15,  pg. 492  #24-29, and pg. 503  #1-3, #8.

Assessment Alert - We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 7.3 (proving triangles similar), Sec. 7.4 (proportionality theorems) and Sec. 7.5 (perimeter/area of similar figures) in class TOMORROW - Wednesday, November 18.


Modern Math - We concluded our investigation of Sec. 14.3.

No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, November 16

Geometry - We continued our use of similarity to create new conjectures, investigating the relationship between the perimeters and areas of similar figures (Sec. 7.5).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the worksheet packet that was distributed in class after today's quick quiz.


Modern Math - We continued our investigation of cause and effect in sampling (Sec. 14.3).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 14.3 HW that was distributed in class today.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Friday, November 13

Happy Friday the 13th!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our investigation of theorems derived from similar triangles (Sec. 7.4).

HW for Monday - Complete pg. 484  #1-5 (assigned on Thursday) and pgs. 485 - 487  #6-11, #14-21, #26, and #32-34.

Assessment Alert:  We are tentatively scheduled complete a quiz covering Sec. 7.3 - 7.5 in class on Wednesday, November 18.


Modern Math - We continued our investigation of cause and effect with respect to sampling (Sec. 14.3).

HW for Monday - Complete the online assignment posted in MyMathLab.  This assignment must be completed before the START of class on Monday, Nov. 16.

Thursday, November 12

Geometry - We expanded on our discussion of similar triangles (Sec. 7.3), focusing on various theorems/applications involving similar triangles (Sec. 7.4).

HW for Friday - Complete the FRONT side of the worksheet that was distributed in class today.  In addition, complete pg. 484  #1-5.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of sampling, working problems involving cause and effect (Sec. 14.3).

HW for Friday - Complete #25-41 on the Ch. 14 HW sheet that was distributed in class today.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Wednesday, November 11

A big THANK YOU to all Veterans who bravely served our country!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our discussion of proving triangles similar using AA~, SSS~, and SAS~ Postulates (Sec. 7.3).

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 7.3 worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert - We will complete a Quick Quiz covering Sec. 7.3 in class on Thursday.


Modern Math - We began our investigation of Sec. 14.3.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 14.3 guided notes worksheet distributed in class today.

Tuesday, November 10

Geometry - We investigated methods for proving triangles are similar - AA~, SSS~, and SAS~ (Sec. 7.3).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the backside of the worksheet that was distributed today in class.


Modern Math - We continued ours investigation of sampling techniques in Sec. 14.2.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Sec. 14.2 HW assn posted on MyMathLab.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Monday, November 9

Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 7.1 (ratios and proportions), Sec. 7.2 (similarity) and Sec. 7.6 (dilations) in class today.

HW for Tuesday - Open this GSP file and answer the questions contained within the sketch.


Modern Math - We continued our work in Sec. 14.2.

No HW for Tuesday.


Saturday, November 7, 2015

Friday, November 6

Geometry - We spent the hour reviewing for Monday's quiz covering Sec. 7.1 (ratio and proportion), 7.2 (similarity) and 7/6/12.7 (dilations).

No HW for Monday, other than to study for Monday's quiz.


Modern Math - We spent the hour investigating Sec. 14.2, focusing on different methods/types of sampling.

HW for Monday - Complete textbook problems #11 - 21 on pg. 431 in Ch. 14.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Thursday, November 5

Geometry - We completed our introduction of similar figures (Sec. 7.2, 7.6).

HW for Friday:
8:00 - Mr. Mortell (Sec. 7.6, 12.7) - Complete the dilation worksheets that we started in class and complete pgs. 875 - 876  #2-5, #9-12, #20-23.

7:00 / 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth (Sec. 7.2) - Complete pgs. 465 - 467 #2, #4-6, #9-17, #19-20, #27-29.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sections 7.1, 7.2, and dilations in class on Monday, November 9.


Modern Math
- We discussion enumeration, focusing on the selection of appropriate samples (Sec. 14.2).

HW for Friday - Complete the reading guide for Sec. 14.2 that was distributed in class today.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Wednesday, November 4

Geometry - We used our new-found knowledge of ratios and proportions to begin our discussion of similarity.

HW for Thursday -
7:00 / 12:00 / 1:00 (Mr. Sondgeroth) - We discussed dilations (Sec. 7.6 and 12.7) - complete worksheet packet distributed in class today.
8:00 (Mr. Mortell) - We discussed similar polygons (Sec. 7.2) - complete pgs. 465-466  #2-10, #13-17, and #19-20.

Modern Math - We continued our investigation of Sec. 14.1.

HW for Thursday - Complete the online HW from MyMathLab assigned for Sec. 14.1.  THIS HW WILL BE TAKEN FOR A 10-pt GRADE!

Videos to help:
- Capture / Recapture

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Tuesday, November 3

Geometry - We discussed applications of ratio and proportions (Sec. 7.1).

HW for Wednesday -
7:00 - (Mr. Speer)  pg. 457
8:00 - (Mr. Mortell)  pgs. 457 - 459  #5-10, #14-16, #20-24, #28-29, #41-42
12:00/1:00 (Mr. Sondgeroth)  Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  Our next assessment will be Monday, November 9, covering Sec. 7.1, 7.2, and 7.6.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Ch. 14, focusing on census and survey (Sec. 14.1).

HW for Wednesday -  Complete pg. 438  #1-10 in the Ch. 14 HW section of the textbook

Monday, November 2

Geometry - No class today.  Happy ASPIRE Testing!!!!!

No HW for Tuesday.


Modern Math - We completed our Ch. 10 test in class today.

HW for Tuesday -