Friday, September 30, 2016

Friday, September 30

Geometry - We reviewed biconditional statements (Sec. 2.4) and spent the remainder of the hour reviewing Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 in preparation for Monday's quiz over those sections.

HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 130 - 132  #5-13 (Sec. 2.1), #15-20 (Sec. 2.2), #21-23 (Sec. 2.3), #29, #31-34 (Sec. 2.4) and #36-42 (Sec. 2.5).

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz in class on Monday, October 3, covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5.  This quiz will also cover additional topics introduced in class:  Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Matrix Logic.

College Algebra - We continued our discussion of the absolute value function (Sec. 2.5), focusing on absolute value inequalities.

HW for Monday:

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Thursday, September 29

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Deductive Reasoning (Sec. 2.3), applying this method to solutions to Matrix Logic problems.

HW for Friday - Complete Sec. 2.3 Matrix Logic pt 2 worksheet that was distributed in class today.  In the textbook, complete pg 103  #1 - 17.


College Algebra - We began our discussion of Sec. 2.5, focusing on the graphs of and the soultions to simple absolute value problems.

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 2.5 HW posted on MyMathLab.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Wednesday, September 28

Geometry - We focused our attention on deductive logic (Sec. 2.3), using syllogisms to better understand the Law of Syllogism and the Law of Detachment.

HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 91 - 92  #1-11 and #15-18.


College Algebra -We continued our discussion of Sec. 2.4, focusing on the solutions to and uses of inequalities.

No HW for Thrusday, other than to prepare for a short QUIZ covering Sec. 2.4.  No notes will be allowed!

Monday, September 26, 2016

Tuesday, September 27

Geometry - We continued our discussion of algebraic properties, focusing on the "Transitive Property of Logic" otherwise known as the Law of Syllogism (Sec. 2.3).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Sec. 2.3 Syllogism Worksheet that was distributed in class today.


College Algebra - We continued our discussion of Sec. 2.3, focusing on solving linear inequalities.

No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, September 26

Geometry - We continued our discussion of algebraic properties, using them to justify our solutions to simple linear equations (Sec. 2.5).

HW for Tuesday - In the textbook, read Sec. 2.5 (Algebraic Proof) and complete pgs. 107 - 108  #2-5, #10-15, #25-28 and #30-32.


College Algebra - We continued our discussion of linear equalities (Sec. 2.2) and began our discussion of Sec. 2.3 with a comparison of linear equalities and linear INequalities (Sec. 2.3).

HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 2.3 and come to class with a fully charged computer ready to work in MyMathLab in class on Tuesday.

Friday, September 26



Thursday, September 22, 2016

Thursday, September 22

Geometry - We shifted our focus to Venn diagrams.

HW for Friday - In the textbook, complete pg. 85#15-21 (odd) and #23 - 36


College Algebra - We continued our discussion of linear equations.

HW for Friday - Complete the HW assignment posted in MyMathLab.  The window is open until 8:00 am on Friday.

Wednesday, September 21

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Monday, September 19, 2016

Monday, September 19

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 2.1 today, focusing on inductive reasoning, arithmetic/geometric/periodic sequences, and recursive/explicit formulas.

HW for Tuesday - In the textbook, complete pg. 77  #5-22


College Algebra - We began our in-class discussion of Sec. 2.1, focusing on using different forms (point-slope, slope-int, and standard) to express the equation of a line.

No HW for Tuesday.  Students are, however, required to bring a graphing calculator (preferably a TI-83 or 84) to class with them tomorrow so we can investigate the process of linear regression.

Friday, September 16

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Thursday, September 15

Geometry - We began our Ch. 1. Test in class today.  Students will have the entire class period tomorrow (40 min as a result of Schedule A) to complete this assessment.

No HW for Friday.


College Algebra - We spent the first half of the period completing a self-analysis of our responses to the Ch. 1 Online Test.  We then began our review of Sec. 2.1.

HW for Friday - Read Sec. 2.1 and complete pgs. 80 - 81  #1, #5, #9-21 odd, #25, 31, #35, #41-51 odd, #57

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Wednesday, September 14

Geometry - We continued our review of Ch. 1 in preparation of our impending summative assessment. 

OPTIONAL HW for Thursday - Complete the Ch. 1 Practice Test that was distributed in class today.  Click here to see the answer key for the practice test.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class over a two-day period, beginning the test on Thursday, Sept. 15 and completing it on Friday, Sept. 16.  Students must have the test finished by the end of class on Friday!


College Algebra - We completed the Ch. 1 online Test in class today. 

HW for Thursday - Review your incorrect answers from to today's test and identify responses for which you think you should receive partial credit.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Tuesday, September 13

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 quiz in class today.

HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 64  #1 - 21

Assessment Alert - Slight change to the calendar regarding the Ch. 1 Test ... We will begin the test in class on Thursday, September 15, and then complete it during class on Friday, September 16.  This should insure that everyone is able to complete the assessment during class time and will not have to come in during their free time to finish.


College Algebra - We completed our review in preparation for tomorrow's Ch. 1 Test.

No HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for the Ch. 1 Test.

Monday, September 12, 2016

Monday, September 12

Geometry - We completed our discussion and review of Sec. 1.4 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 1.3, 1.4, and 1.6.

No HW for Tuesday.  Please spend your time preparing for tomorrow's quiz.

Assessment Alert - We will complete a quiz in class covering Sec. 1.3, 1,4, and parts of 1.6.  We are schewduled to take a quiz covering Ch. 1 this THURSDAY, September 15.


College Algebra - We began our review in preparation for Wednesday's test covering Chapter 1.

No HW for Tuesday.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class on Wednesday, September 14.  At this time, I have not yet decided whether this will be an online or paper - pencil assessment.

Friday, September 9, 2016

Friday, September 9

Geometry - We completed our discussion of angles, focusing on linear pairs and vertical angles (Sec. 1.4).

HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 31 - 33  #3-6, #13-19, #34-46

Assessment Alerts:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 1.3, 1.4, and 1.6 (distance and Pythagorean Thm) in class on Tuesday, September 13.  We will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class on Thursday, September 15.


College Algebra - We spent the hour becoming familiar with the online assessment process made available to us through the online textbook.

HW for Monday - The Sec. 1.4 Quick Quiz (online) must be completed by 4:00 pm TODAY!  The Ch. 1 Review HW (online) must be completed by 8:00 am on Monday.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class on Wednesday, Sept. 14.  AT this time, I am undecided whether this assessment will be completed online or traditionally (paper/pencil).

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Thursday, September 8

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.4, focusing various angle pairs (complementary, supplementary, adjacent, etc).

HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 31 - 32   #1-2, #7-12, #22-23, #25-26, #31-32

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Wednesday, September 7

Schedule E today!!!!!

Geometry - We began our discussion of angles (Sec. 1.3), focusing on creating and measuring angles.

HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 24 - 26  #1-2, #4-9, #19-24, #29-30, #41-45.


College Algebra - We continued our discussion of linear functions (Sec. 1.4).

HW for Thursday - Be prepared for a quick quiz covering Sec. 1.4.


Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Tuesday, September 6

Don't forget ... we are on Schedule E tomorrow - 1:00 dismissal!!!!!


Geometry - We completed a quiz in class today covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet introducing Sec. 1.3 (angles) that was introduced in class today.


College Algebra - We wrapped up some lose ends in class today, completing the Sec. 1.1 - 1.3 quiz and reviewing the ist part of the HW from Sec. 1.4.

HW for Wednesday - on a separate sheet of paper, complete and submit answers (w/ work) for the underlined problems from #5 - 47 in the Sec. 1.4 packet.



Monday, September 5

Happy Labor Day ... enjoy your day off!!!!!

Geometry - Click here to view the answer key for the HW worksheets.


Friday, September 2, 2016

Friday, September 2

Geometry - TODAY'S QUIZ HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY, SEPT. 6!!!!!

We spent today's class period reviewing Sec. 1.6, honing our understanding of the midpoint and distance formulas both on a number line and in the coordinate plane.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the (partial) review packet that was distributed in class today.  When preparing for Tuesday's quiz, be sure to review old Quick Quizzes and worksheets form Sec. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6.


College Algebra - We completed a quiz in class today covering Sec. 1.1 - 1.3.

HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 1.4 (packet distributed in class today) and complete the underlined problems from #5 - #66 on pgs. 55 - 57.


Thursday, September 1

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 1.6, focusing on the Cartesian Coordinate Plane and the midpoint / distance formulas for points with two coordinates.

HW for Friday.  Complete only the odd problems on the midpoint / distance worksheet (Study Guide for Lesson 1-4 and 1-5)  that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert - We are scheduled to take a quiz in class on Friday, Sept. 2, covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6.  Since this is a semi-summative assessment, students will NOT be allowed to use their notes, textbook, etc.  They will be allowed to use a calculator.


College Algebra -

Wednesday, August 31