Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Wednesday, March 30

Geometry - We continued our review of area in preparation for the Ch. 9 Test, currently scheduled to be completed in class on Thursday, March 31.

HW for Thursday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete the Ch. 9 Practice Test that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the summative assessment (test) for Ch. 9 in class on Thursday, March 31.

Objectives to be covered on Ch. 9 Test:
- express area formulas for rectangle, square, parallelogram, triangle, trapezoid, rhombus, kite, regular polygon, and circle WITHOUT using the words "base", "height", "length", "width"
- calculate the area/perimeter of a figure given its dimensions
- calculate the dimensions/perimeter of a figure given its area
- describe the effect of changes to the dimensions on the area/perimeter of a figure
- use geometric principles to calculate probabilities
- calculate/estimate the area of irregular figures ...
... if the figure lies on a grid, consider applying Pick's Formula or some related method
... if the figure does NOT lie on a grid, consider applying the Area Addition Postulate


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Ch. 3 today, focusing on fair-division games (Sec. 3.1).

HW for Thursday:   Read Sec. 3.2 (Divider/Chooser Method) and complete pgs. 93 - 94  #13-19 ODD in textbook.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Tuesday, March 29

Welcome Back!!!!!

Geometry - We began our review of area in preparation for the Ch. 9 Test, currently scheduled to be completed in class on Thursday, March 31.

HW for Wednesday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete pgs. 640 - 643  #4-5, #8-22, #28-42

Assessment Alert - We will complete the summative assessment (test) for Ch. 9 in class on Thursday, March 31.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Ch. 3 today, focusing on fair-division games (Sec. 3.1).

HW for Wednesday:   Read Sec. 3.1 and complete pgs. 91 - 93  #3-13 ODD in textbook.


Monday, March 28

No School!

Friday, March 25

No School!

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Thursday, March 24

Enjoy the long weekend!!!!!

Geometry - We had a discussion focusing on  the effects that changing the dimensions of a figure has on its perimeter and area (Sec. 9.5).

HW for Tuesday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete pg. 626  #15 - 22 and #24-28.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the summative assessment (test) for Ch. 9 in class next Thursday, March 31.


Modern Math - We completed the paper/pencil portion of the Ch. 2 Test in class today.

No HW for Tuesday.  However, the due date for the Ch. 2 Online Test has been extended to 11:00 next Tuesday.  I have also increased the number of attempts from 2 to 3.  Please take advantage of this additional opportunity if you would like a chance to improve your grade for Ch. 2.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Wednesday, March 23

Geometry - We had a discussion focusing on calculating probabilities in a geometric context (Sec. 9.6).

HW for Wednesday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete pgs. 633 - 635  #2-15 and #34-41.

Assessment Alert - The Take Home portion of the Sec. 9.1 - 9.3 quiz was due at the state of class TODAY.  If you did not complete/submit the assessment in class today, please do so at the start of class tomorrow.  Each day that passes after the due date results in a loss of 5% from your score.  Also, keep in mind our rules for completing a take home assessment:
- You may use your notes, text, worksheets, and/or internet research to complete this assessment.
- You should NOT get assistance from any human being other than Mr. Sondgeroth.
- This portion of the assessment is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, March 23.


Modern Math - We completed the online portion of the Ch. 2 Test in class today.

HW for Thursday - Recall the assisgnment that was to be completed by the end of class TODAY ... Complete ONE of problems #72 - 74 from pg. 65 of our text.  This problem should be completed on a separate sheet of paper suitable to hand in.  Your score will be reduced by 5% for each day past the due date that your problem is submitted.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the paper/pencil version of the Ch. 2 Test in class on Thursday, March 24.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Tuesday, March 22

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 9.1 -9.3 quiz in class today.

HW for Wednesday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete the take home portion of the Sec. 9.1 - 9.3 quiz that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert - Directions for the Take Home portion of the Sec. 9.1 - 9.3 quiz:
- You may use your notes, text, worksheets, and/or internet research to complete this assessment.
- You should NOT get assistance from any human being other than Mr. Sondgeroth.
- This portion of the assessment is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, March 23.


Modern Math - We completed our review our review of Ch. 2

HW for Wednesday - Pg. 65 - Complete ONE of problems #72 - 74.  This problem should be completed on a separate sheet of paper suitable to hand in to Mr. Sondgeroth at the end of the class period on Wednesday, March 23.  Extra credit will be awarded to students who correctly complete two (or more) of the assigned problems.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the online version of the Ch. 2 Test in class on Wednesday, March 23.  We will complete the paper/pencil version of the Ch. 2 Test in class on Thursday, March 24.

Monday, March 21, 2016

Monday, March 21

Geometry - We continued our discussion of area, calculating the area of irregular figures (Sec. 9.3).

HW for Monday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - No HW for Tuesday.  Spend time preparing for tomorrow's quiz.

Assessment Alert - We will complete a quiz in class tomorrow - Tuesday, March 22 - covering Sec. 9.1 - 9.3.


Modern Math - We began our review of Ch. 2

HW for Tuesday - Pg. 63 - 65  #47 - 71 ODD

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 2 Test in class on Wednesday, March 24.

Friday, March 18

Geometry - We continued our discussion of area, calculating the area of irregular figures (Sec. 9.3).

HW for Monday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion Ch. 2, focusing on an the Shapley-Shubik Power Index (Sec. 2.3).

No HW for Monday.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Thursday, March 17

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our discussion of area, focusing on formulas for finding the area of regular polygons and circle (Sec. 9.2).

HW for Friday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete this worksheet.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion Ch. 2, focusing on an the Shapley-Shubik Power Index (Sec. 2.2).

HW for Friday - Complete #27 - 43 ODD in the Ch. 2 HW in our textbook.

Wednesday, March 16

Tuesday, March 15

Monday, March 14, 2016

Monday, March 14

WELCOME BACK!!!!!

Geometry - We began our discussion of area today, focusing on formulas for finding the area of basic figures (Sec. 1.5 and 9.1).

HW for Tuesday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete pg. 594 - 595  #23-25, #30-35, #41


Modern Math - We continued our discussion Ch. 2, focusing on an the Banzhaf Power Index (Sec. 2.2).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Monday, March 7 - Friday, March 11


Enjoy SPRING BREAK!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, March 4

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 6 Test in class today.

HW for Monday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - None ... Enjoy your Break!!!!!


Modern Math - We completed our Ch. 1 Individual Projects in class today.

No HW for Monday.

Thursday, March 3

Geometry - We continued our review of the properties of parallelograms and other special quadrilaterals (Ch. 6).

HW for Wednesday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete the Ch. 6 Take Home Test that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert -  We will complete our Ch. 6 test in class on Friday, March 4.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of weighted voting systems (Sec. 2.1).

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 2.2 Guided notes packet that was distributed today in class.

Assessment Alert - Your Ch. 1 projects are due by the end of class on Friday, March 4.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Wednesday, March 2

Don't forget ... we have a 1:00 dismissal tomorrow!!!!! Schedule E means that the 7:00 class does not begin until 7:15.

Geometry - We continued our review of the properties of parallelograms and other special quadrilaterals (Ch. 6).

HW for Wednesday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete pg. 442  #1-20

Assessment Alert -  Because of the early dismissal on Thursday, March 3, we will will postpone at least a part of our Ch. 6 test to Friday, March 4.  If you will not be in school on Friday, March 4, please make contact with Mr. Speer or Mr. Sondgeroth to discuss options for completing your assessment on Thursday.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of weighted voting systems (Sec. 2.1).

HW for Wednesday - Review pgs. 59 - 60 #1-10 and be prepared for a quick quiz.

Assessment Alert - Your Ch. 1 projects are due by the end of class on Friday, March 4.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Tuesday, March 1

Geometry - We continued our discussions of the properties of parallelograms and other special quadrilaterals (Ch. 6).

HW for Wednesday -
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Information regarding Mr. Speer's classes can be found at http://mr-speer.blogspot.com
- 12:00 / 1:00 - Complete pg. 407  #1-25

Assessment Alert -  Because of the early dismissal on Thursday, March 3, we will will postpone at least a part of our Ch. 6 test to Friday, March 4.  If you will not be in school on Friday, March 4, please make contact with Mr. Speer or Mr. Sondgeroth to discuss options for completing your assessment on Thursday.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of weighted voting systems (Sec. 2.1).

HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 59 - 60 #1-10 (minimally, complete the odd problems, as answers are provided in the back of the text for you to check your work.)

Monday, February 29

Friday, February 26