Mr. Sondgeroth's Homework Blog

Monday, January 30

2012-01-30T06:35:00.001-08:00

Geometry - We began our discussion of Ch. 7 today, focusing on ratios and proportions (Sec. 7.1). HW for Monday - pg. 457-458 #1-16 and #28-34.

Algebra 2 / Trig -

Friday, January 27

2012-01-30T06:31:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 5 Test in class today. If you retook the 5.5-5.8 in class today, then you need to make arrangements with Mr. Sondgeroth to take the ch. 5 Test during your free time on Monday. There is no HW for Monday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed the Sec. 6.1-6.4 quiz in class today. No HW for Monday.

Thursday, January 26

2012-01-26T07:22:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed in-class preparations for tomorrow's Ch. 5 Test. HW for Friday - to assist with your preparations for the test, I encourage you to ... 1) complete the online practice test ... and ... 2) look over the chapter review on pgs. 366 - 369 ... thses pages will review the major topics of each section and give you and idea of the types of problems you could see on the test.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We worked on #1-29 on page 437 to review for tomorrow's quiz over 6.1-6.4

Wednesday, January 25th

2012-01-25T10:55:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 5.5 - 5.8 in class today. HW for Thrusday - Complete the practice test that was distributed in class today. The multiple choice page will be collected tomorrow and graded for extra credit.

Algebra 2/Trig- Today in class we discussed section 6.4 focusing on factoring by grouping as well as factoring the sum and difference of cubes. Homework for Thursday - Coomplete page 433 #21-37 (odd) and #45-47.

2012-13 Recommendations

2012-01-23T07:30:00.000-08:00

The following guidelines are RECOMMENDATIONS ... every student has the right to waive this recommendation by completing the override process. Contact your counselor for more information on this option. I will not sign off for any student going against these recommendations if the appropriate paperwork has not been correctly filed.

If you are currently enrolled in Algebra 2 / Trig and are a ...
... Sophomore and your 1st semester grade was greater than 85%, enroll in Pre-Calc.
... Sophomore and your 1st semester grade was less than 85%, see me to discuss your options.
... Junior and your first semester grade was greater than 85%, enroll in Pre-Calc.
... Junior and your first semester grade was less than 85%, enroll in College Algebra.

If you are currently enrolled in Geometry, you should enroll in ...
... Algebra 2 / Trig if your 1st semester grade was greater than 90% and you earned as score of 40 or better on the most recent ALEKS assessment.
... Algebra 1 if your 1st semester grade was less than 90% or you earned a score less than 40 on the most recent ALEKS assessment.
Note: No Sophomore should be enrolled in Algebra 2!

Monday, January 23

2012-01-23T07:27:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed the ALEKS assessment in class today. Students who did not finish in class should do so during their free time by the end of the day today. No new HW for Tuesday ... make sure that the assignment given on Friday is complete.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 6.3, focusing on long and synthetic division of polynomials. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg426 #13-29 (odd), #30, #37, #38, #39-45 (odd), #49. Because of the disruptions in today's class, we did not get through our discussion of synthetic division. As a result, you may omit these problems from today's assignment.

Friday, January 20

2012-01-19T11:51:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed a quick quiz covering simplification and operations with radicals (Alg 1 text). We then began our review for next week's Ch. 5 Test. HW for Monday - Complete the Sec. 5.8 Practice B worksheet that was distributed in class. Additionally, complete pg. 365 #2 - 17.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our discussion of Sec. 6.2, focusing on binomial expansion and Pascal's Triangle. HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 418 - 419 #31 -35, #37.

Thursday, January 19

2012-01-19T06:51:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 5.8, focusing on the relationships of the sides in a 30-60-90 triangle. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 360 - 362 #5-8, #13-16, #20-21, and #31-34.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 6.2, focusing on operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication) with polynomials. HW for Friday - Complete Pg. 418 - 419 #18-26, #39.

Extra Help for 5.7 Quick Quiz

2012-01-18T13:07:00.000-08:00

If you struggled on the Sec. 5.7 Quick Quiz, try watching the following videos from Sec. 5.7 of the online text:
* If you struggled with the 1st section of the quiz, watch "Lesson Tutorial Video - Example 1"
* If you struggled with the 2nd section of the quiz, watch "Lesson Tutorial Video - Example 4"
* If you struggled with the application problem, watch "Lesson Tutorial Video - Example 2"
* For additional assistance with the Pythagorean TRIPLES, watch "Lesson Tutorial Video - Example 3"
After watching these videos, complete the online "Interactive Practice Quiz - Lesson 5-7" and e-mail the results to me at masondg@ilstu.edu.

Wednesday, January 18

2012-01-18T10:17:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed a quick quiz covering the Pythagorean Theorem (Sec. 5.7) and began our discussion of "special" right triangles (Sec. 5.8). HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 360 - 361 #1-4, #9-12, #17, and #19. Be prepared for a quick quiz covering simplification of radicals.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Wilkinson began the process of taking over this class today. I will post assignments here for the next couple of weeks. After that, Ms. Wilkinson will post them via her own methods. We discussed Sec. 6.1, focusing on the basic properties of polynomials. HW for Thursday - Complete pg 410 #27-30, #32-39, and #47-49.

Tuesday, January 17

2012-01-17T06:41:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We discussed ways to simplify radical expressions (Algebra 1 text, Sec. 11.6). HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 808-809 (in Algebra 1 text) #2-3, #5-8, #11-14, #17-20, #23, #54-59, #61.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our Ch. 5 test in class today. Due to Schedule B, many students were unable to complete the test during this hour. All students will be allowed 15 minutes at the start of class tomorrow (Wednesday) to complete the test. As a result, there is no HW for Wednesday.

Friday, January 13

2012-01-13T06:31:00.000-08:00

Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Geometry - We continued our discussion of inequalities in a triangle, using the Pythagorean Thm to identify a triangle according to its angles (Sec. 5.7). HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 352 - 353 #2-11, #18, #22-24, and #30-32.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We finalized our preparations for Tuesday's Ch. 5 Test and began our discussion of Ch. 6. HW for WEDNESDAY - Complete pg. 403 #1-21.

Thursday, January 12

2012-01-12T06:51:00.001-08:00

Geometry - We discussed inequalities in two triangles, focusing on the Hinge Thm (Sec. 5.6). HW for Friday – Complete pgs. 337 – 339 #42 – 54, #61, #63, #70 – 72 and pgs. 343 – 345 #1 – 5, #7, #18 – 23, #24 – 26, #31 – 33.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our review of Ch. 5 in preparation for TUESDAY'S chapter test.

Wednesday, January 11

2012-01-11T05:53:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of inequalities in one triangle (Sec. 5.5). HW for Thursday - Complete Practice Worksheet B (available in the online text under the "Additional Practice" tab in Sec. 5.5).

Algebra 2 / Trig - We took a quiz today, covering the following topics:
- finding the discriminant of a quadratic polynomial
- finding the number an type of solutions of a quadratic equation
- finding EXACT zeros - including complex - for a given quadratic function
- solve an application using a quadratic function
- graphing quadratic inequalities
- solving quadratic inequalities
- simplify powers of i
- perform operations using complex numbers
- graph complex numbers

HW for Thursday - Complete the Ch. 5 practice test distributed in class today. The multiple choice portion will be collected and graded for extra credit. The show your work portion will be discussed in class tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 10

2012-01-09T11:49:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 5.5, focusing on the inequalities apparent in one triangle. HW for Wednesday - Complete pg 336-337 #4-8, #12-13, #15, #18-21, #32-35.

We used the following sketches in class to aid our discussions of the inequalities in one triangle:
Open this sketch or this sketch first.
Open this sketch second.

Note: Band students who need to make-up or retake the Geometry quick quizzes from last week should do so during their free time or after school on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We reviewed linear regression (Sec. 2.7) and discussed quadratic regression (Sec. 5.8). Additionally, we continued our review for Wednesday's quiz covering the 2nd part of Ch. 5. HW for THURSDAY - Complete pg. 377-380 #2-6, #19-26, and #39-40

Monday, January 9

2012-01-09T07:52:00.001-08:00

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 5.4, focusing on the properties of the midsegment of a triangle. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 324-325 #3-9, #11-17, #21-29 (odd).

Algebra 2 / Trig - We reviewed Sec. 5.5, 5.6, and 5.9 in preparation for Wednesday's quiz covering the 2nd part of Ch. 5. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 394 - 395 #49-52, #53-55, #58-63, #64, #68-70, #79-95 (odd).

Friday, January 6

2012-01-06T09:06:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed a quick quiz in class today covering Sec. 5.2-5.3, focusing on the relationships and properties of the special segments and centers of a triangle. No HW for Monday!

Special Assignement for 1:00 and 12:00 classes:
- Log into my.hrw.com
- Select the ALGEBRA 1 textbook
- Read Sec. 11.6 in the online text
- Watch Lesson Tutorial videos for Examples #1-5
- Come to class on Monday prepared to ask/answer questions

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed a quick quiz in class today covering complex solutions for quadratic equations. HW for Monday - complete pg. 391 #5-6 (all) and #15-24 (1st column). Note: We will take a test over all of Ch. 5 next Friday, January 13.

Have a great weekend!!!!!

Thursday, January 5

2012-01-04T20:48:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We discussed theorems involving points on a perpendicular and angle bisectors, using this sketchpad file. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 304 #2-7 and #12-17 and print/complete this proof worksheet. Note: Be prepared for a quick quiz on Friday covering the special segments and centers of a triangle.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We finished our discussion of Sec. 5.5 and began our discussion of Sec. 5.9, focusing on complex numbers and operations with complex numbers. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 386 - 387 #40-41, #43-44, #44, #48, #55-56, #63-65, #70-74. Note: Be prepared for a quick quiz on Friday covering real and complex solutions for quadratic equations.

Wednesday, January 4

2012-01-04T15:03:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our review of the special segments and centers of a triangle. HW for Thursday - Complete the back side of the Sc. 5.2/5.3 worksheet distributed in class yesterday. Click here to get a copy of Mr. Sondgeroth's worksheet w/ answers.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of solutions to quadratic equations, focusing on complex solutions (Sec. 5.5). HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 5.6 Practice B worksheet that was distributed in class today (click here for copy of worksheet). Additionally, complete pg 353 #3-8.

Tuesday, January 3

2012-01-04T13:50:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the special segments and centers of a triangle, focusing on the centroid and completing an activity in class (click here for a copy of the activity). HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today (click here for a blank copy).

Algebra 2 / Trig - We reviewed the quadratic formula and other methods for solving quadratic equations (Sec. 5.6) HW for Wednesday - complete the Sec. 5.6 HW packet that was distributed in class today.

Welcome Back!

2012-01-04T13:49:00.001-08:00

First Semester Final Exam Schedule

2011-12-16T11:23:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 19
8:00 - 9:30 Period 2 (8:00) - Geometry
9:40 - 11:10 Period 4 (10:00)
12:00 - 1:30 Period 6 (12:00) - Geometry
1:40 - 3:10 Period 8 (2:00)

Tuesday, December 20
8:00 - 9:30 Period 1 (7:00)
9:40 - 11:10 Period 3 (9:00) - Algebra 2 / Trig
12:00 - 1:30 Period 5 (11:00)
1:40 - 3:10 Period 7 (1:00) - Geometry

Friday, December 16

2011-12-16T11:19:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed the group portion of the final exam in class today. No HW over the weekend, other than to study for next week's final exams. For more information on the final, click on the "Geometry Final Exam Info" link at the top of this page.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed the group portion of the final exam in class today. No HW over the weekend, other than to study for next week's final exams. For more information on the final, click on the "Alg 2 / Trig Exam Info" link at the top of this page.

Thursday, December 15

2011-12-15T10:11:00.000-08:00

Geometry - Students worked on their group finals. Groups consist of 4-5 students. Students will complete the group portion of their final exam in class on Friday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Students worked on their group finals. Groups consist of 5 students. Students will complete the group portion of their final exam in class on Friday.

Wednesday, December 14

2011-12-15T10:09:00.000-08:00

Geometry - Students were given the day to review for their group and individual final exams. The exam will cover Chapters 1 - 4. See the link above for more information on the final exams.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Students were given the day to review for their group and individual final exams. The exam will cover Chapters 1 - 5. See the link above for more information on the final exams.

Tuesday, December 13

2011-12-13T11:01:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We reviewed the HW packet from Sec. 5.1-5.3, focusing on the special segments of a triangle. HW for Wednesday - Complete the PRACTICE pages in the worksheet packet.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our preparation for our final exams, reviewing all of Ch. 1 and most of Ch. 2. HW for Wednesday - Continue reviewing for the exam, reviewing the chapter summary and practice problems at the end of Ch. 3 and Ch. 4.

Monday, December 12

2011-12-12T11:01:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the special segments of a triangle - medians, altitudes, triangle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors (Sec. 5.1-5.3). HW for Tuesday - Complete the Study Guide pages in the worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our discussion of quadratic inequalities (Sec. 5.7) . HW for Tuesday - REVIEW the end of chapter problems for Ch. 1 and Ch. 2. Begin working on your "cheat sheet" for the final exam.

Friday, December 9

2011-12-09T06:57:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We began our discussion of the special segments of a triangle (Sec. 5.1-5.3). HW for Monday - Open this sketch file and answer the questions associated with each of the four individual sketches.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of graphing/solving quadratic inequalities (Sec. 5.7) as we reviewed the HW assn from last night. No new HW for Monday; complete any part of today's HW that was not already complete.

Thursday, December 8

2011-12-08T06:12:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 4 Test at the start of the hour and spent the remainder of the period beginning our review for the First Semester Final Exam. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 292 - 293 #1-24 and pg. 297 #1-23.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of Sec. 5.7, solving quadratic inequalities graphically and algebraically. Additionally, we reviewed simplification of square roots (Sec. 1.3). HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 370 - 373 #2-5, #8-9, #27, #34, #35-37, #48-50, #54-55, #58-59, #62-65 and pg. 24 #22-26 and #32-36.

Wednesday, December 7

2011-12-08T06:10:00.001-08:00

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 4 Test in class. No HW for Thursday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our discussion of Sec. 5.7, focusing on the graphs and solutions of quadratic inequalities. No HW for Thursday.

Tuesday, December 6

2011-12-06T08:14:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We concluded our review for Ch. 4. NO HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for tomorrow's Ch. 4 Test.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began the Sec. 5.3 - 5.6 quiz in class today. We will complete the quiz at the start of class on Wednesday. No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, December 5

2011-12-05T07:02:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We reviewed our quiz covering Sec. 4.6-4.8 in class today. HW for Tuesday - Complete the Angles of a Triangle worksheet distributed in class today. Click here to access the worksheet.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our review of methods for solving quadratic equations - Sec. 5.3, 5.4, and 5.6. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 393 - 394 #29-34, #42-44, and #55-60.

NOTE: We will take a quiz on Tuesday, December 6, covering Sec. 5.1-5.4 and 5.6.

Friday, December 2

2011-12-02T08:33:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 4.6-4.8 quiz in class today. HW for Monday - Complete the Ch 4 Take Home Quiz. The quiz will be collected at the start of the hour on Monday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed a short quiz in class today covering Sec. 5.1 - 5.4. HW for Monday - Complete the 5.4 Practice B worksheet that was distributed in class. Note on worksheet - for #7-8, solve the equation using the quadratic formula and skip #11-12.

Have a great weekend!!!!!

Thursday, December 1

2011-11-30T10:55:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We began our review of Ch. 4. HW for Friday - Complete pg. 286 - 287 #19-20 and #28-30 and pg. 288 #1-13 and #15-16.

Note: We will take a quiz covering Sec. 4.6 and 4.8 in class on Friday and the Chapter 4 Test in class on Tuesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 345 - 348 #1-3, #6-8, #11-19 (odd), #42-46, #51-55 (odd), #65-66, and #73-77.

Wednesday, November 30

2011-11-29T06:00:00.001-08:00

Geometry - Click here to access the sketchpad file. In class, we concluded our discussion of Sec. 4.8, proving the HL Thm for congruent Right Triangles and discussing the relationship between the angles and sides of isosceles and equilateral triangles. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 276 - 279 #2-11, #22-26, #28-29, #42-43, and #45.

Algebra 2 / Trig -We continued our discussion of ways to solve quadratic equations, focusing on completing the square (Sec. 5.4). No HW for Thursday.

Note: We will take a quiz on Friday covering Sec. 5.1 - 5.4.

Tuesday, November 29

2011-11-28T17:47:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of triangles, reviewing and proving properties of isosceles and equilateral triangles (Sec. 4.8). No HW for Wednesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of quadratic functions, focusing on various methods (graphing, factoring, completing the square) that can be used to solve quadratic equations (Sec. 5.3 and 5.4). HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs 338 #4-13 and #15-17.

Monday, November 28

2011-11-28T06:37:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of proofs involving congruent triangles, focusing on CPCTC (Sec. 4.6). HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 263 - 264 #4, #7-11, #17-20, and #24-27.

Note: Click here to access lesson notes from today's Geometry class.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of graphing quadratic functions by comparing vertex and standards forms of quadratic functions (Sec. 5.2). HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs.
328 - 330 #3-9, #11, #30, and #42-48.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

2011-11-22T11:07:00.001-08:00

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!!!

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Tuesday, November 22

2011-11-22T07:43:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 4.4 - 4.5 in class today. No HW over the Thanksgiving Break!

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of Sec. 5.1, clarifying the similarities/differences in vertical vs horizontal stretches and compressions. No HW over the Thanksgiving Break!

Note: I posted the GSP file tat we used in class today to aid in graphing functions. The link to this file is located in the left-hand column under "Google Docs ..."

Monday, November 21

2011-11-21T14:25:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of congruent triangles, reviewing several several proofs employing the congruence postulates (SSS, SAS, AAS). We will take a quiz on Tuesday, November 21, covering Sec. 4.3-4.5. No HW for Tuesday, other than to prepare for the quiz.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our discussion of Sec. 5.1, focusing on transformation of the graphs of quadratic functions (parabolas). HW for Tuesday - Rework the book problems that were assigned on Friday of last week. Be prepared for a quick quiz covering Sec. 5.1!

Final Exam Information - Geometry

2011-11-18T01:22:00.000-08:00

1st Semester Final Exam information for all of my Geometry classes has been updated. Click on the link above to view this information.

End of Semester Calendars

2011-11-18T00:40:00.000-08:00

Click here for a calendar of class activities in Geometry for the remainder of 1st Semester. You may also access this information by clicking on the link above.

Friday, November 18

2011-11-17T13:05:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We took a quiz covering Sec. 4.1-4.3 in class today. HW for Monday - Complete the worksheet packet that was distributed in class on Thursday (Friday, in the 8:00 class).

Algebra 2 / Trig - Read Sec. 5.1 in the textbook, watch the associated video lessons (headphones located in the bins to the right to the right of the classroom door), and complete/return the worksheet packet distributed in class. HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 320-322 #14-16, #29-31, #33-41, and #46-50.

Thursday, November 17

2011-11-17T07:17:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of congruent triangles, reviewing Sec., 4.3-4.5. HW for Friday ...

8:00 - 3 tasks ... 1) review for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 4.1-4.3, 2) complete the 4.4/4.5 Quick Quiz distributed in class today (it will be collected at the start of the hour tomorrow), and 3) complete pgs. 246 - 248 #8-9, #13-18, and #28-31 (probably won't review this assn until Monday).

12:00/1:00 - Review for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 4.1-4.3.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our Ch. 4 Test in class today. No HW for Friday!

Wednesday, November 16

2011-11-16T12:10:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of ways to prove two triangles congruent, focusing on the SAS and AAS postulates (Sec. 4.4 and 4.5). HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 246 - 248 #8-9, #13-18, and #28-31.

Note: We will take a quiz covering at least Sec. 4.1-4.3 on Friday, November 18. Other sections may be covered, depending on the progress we make in class on Thursday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our preparations for the Ch. 4 Test. No HW for Thursday, other than preparing for tomorrow's test.

Note: We will take the Ch. 4 Test in class on Thursday, November 17.

Tuesday, November 15

2011-11-15T14:25:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of congruent triangles, looking at "shortcuts" for proving two triangles congruent (Sec. 4.4). HW for Wednesday ...

8:00 - Check Ms. Mayberry's blog

12:00/1:00 - Complete pg. 239 #1-16.

Note: All sections of Geometry will have a quiz 0n Friday, November 18, covering Sec. 4.1 - 4.4.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our preparations for the Ch. 4 Test, looking at the review test at the end of the chapter. Additionally, we reviewed how matrix addition and/or multiplication can be used to transform a set of points on the coordinate plane (Sec. 4.3). HW for Wednesday - Complete the Ch. 4 Practice Tests distributed in class today. The multiple choice page will be collected at the start of class on Wednesday, will be graded, and extra credit points will be assigned for correctness.

Note: We will complete the Chapter 4 Test in class on Thursday, November 17.

Monday, November 14

2011-11-14T06:36:00.000-08:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of congruent figures/triangles (Sec. 4.3), focusing on the definition of congruent figures/triangles. HW for Tuesday ...

8:00 - Complete pg 4 of the sketchpad activity we discussed in class today. Additional HW problems are posted on Ms. Mayberry's blog.

12:00/1:00 - Complete pgs. 234 - 236 #1-10, #17-18, #21-24, and #31-34.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our review of Ch. 4. HW for Tuesday - (same as Thursday) Complete pg. 302 #1-29 ... for #19, do NOT use Cramer's Rule to solve - use either a matrix equation or an augmented matrix.

Friday, November 11

2011-11-14T06:32:00.000-08:00

NO SCHOOL today in honor of the men and women who have bravely served our country.

Thursday, November 10

2011-11-09T13:24:00.001-08:00

Remember ... There is no school tomorrow - Friday, Nov. 11 - in honor of Veteran's Day. Take time to thank the brave men and women who have served our country!

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of classification and angles of a triangle. completing a proof/review worksheet in class today.

8:00 - HW for Monday - Go to Ms. Mayberry's blog to see today's assignment.

12:00 / 1:00 - HW for Monday - Complete the worksheet packet distributed in class on Wednesday. Note: This packet will be collected at the start of class on Monday and will be graded.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We concluded our discussion of Chapter 4 today, reviewing ways to solve systems of equations using matrices. HW for Monday - Complete pg. 302 #1-29.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE

2011-11-09T06:47:00.000-08:00

Ms. Lunte, one of our math interns, has organized a canned food drive to benefit Clare House. The class submitting the most canned/non-perishable goods per student will earn candy or baked goods for their entire class!

Boxes were placed in each math classroom today, with a sign-up sheet located inside. When you bring in an item, fill out your name, class, and how many items you placed in the box. The contest will continue thru Friday, Nov. 18.

Additionally, Mr. Sondgeroth will award 1 point of extra credit for each item you submit ... up to a total of 10 points. If we don't win, but finish in the top 5, then I will provide the treats for the class. Sounds like a win-win situation to me!

Wednesday, November 9

2011-11-08T13:05:00.000-08:00

Geometry -
8:00 - Ms. Mayberry wrapped up our discussion of Sec. 4.1-4.2 (angles of a triangle and classifying triangles) and moved into Sec. 4.3, focusing on congruent polygons. HW for Thursday -

12:00/1:00 - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 4.1-4.2, focusing on theorems relating to the Triangle Sum Theorem. HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheets that were distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of ways to use matrices to solve systems of equations, focusing on augmented matrices (Sec. 4.6). HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 291 - 293 #1-4, #19-20, #23-24, #28-30, and #35-39.

Tuesday, November 8

2011-11-08T08:13:00.001-08:00

Geometry -
8:00 -Ms. Mayberry continued our discussion of the angles in a triangle (Sec. 4.2) and the classification of triangles (Sec. 4.1).

12:00/1:00 - We continued our discussion of the angles in a triangle (Sec. 4.2) and the classification of triangles (Sec. 4.1) . Click here to access the sketchpad files that aided our discussions. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 219-220 #1-10, #23-31, and #34-37 and pgs. 228-229 #17-20 and 29-35.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed ways to solve 3x3 systems of linear equations. There is no HW for Wednesday.

Monday, November 7

2011-11-07T07:47:00.000-08:00

Geometry -
8:00 - Small groups shared their "research" on the different types of triangles. We began a proof of the Triangle Sum Thm, but were interrupted by a fire alarm. HW for Tuesday - Complete the quilting worksheet distributed in class on Friday. See the link from Friday if you need another copy.

12:00 / 1:00 - We completed our Sec. 3.5-3.6 quiz in class today. HW for Tuesday - Complete the back side of the Sec. 4.1 worksheet distributed in class Friday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed Ms. Mora's quiz covering Sec. 4.4 - 4.5. HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 4.5 Problem Solving Worksheet. Click here to load the worksheet.

Friday, November 4

2011-11-04T09:07:00.000-07:00

Geometry -

8:00 - We continued our group work, focusing on the material covered in Sec. 4.1 and 4.2. HW for Monday - Be prepared to give your presentation in class on Monday. HW for Tuesday - Complete the "quilting" worksheet distributed in class today. Lost the worksheet? click here
Note: To get to Ms. Mayberry's ISU blogsite, click here.

12:00/1:00 - We began our discussion of the angles of triangles and classification of triangle (Sec. 4.1 and 4.2). We will postpone our quiz over slopes/equations of a line until Monday to allow students to have more time to prepare. HW for Monday - In addition to preparing for your quiz, complete Sec. 4.2 Worksheet (1), completing the proof of the triangle sum theorem.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We spent today's class reviewing for Monday's quiz over matrices. HW for Monday - Prepare for your quiz!

Thursday, Novemer 3

2011-11-03T10:39:00.000-07:00

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

Geometry -
8:00 - We completed our Sec. 3.5-3.6 quiz in class today. Ms. Mayberry then began our introduction to Sec. 4.1, focusing on the different types of triangles and the measures of their angles. HW for Friday - Complete the activity the we started in class and be prepared to report your findings to the entire class.
12:00/1:00 - We continued our review of the equations of a line. We then completed quick quizzes covering Sec. 3.5 and 3.6. HW for Friday - Complete pg. 205 #26-35.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Mora continued our discussion of matrices, focusing on the solving a 2x2 system of equations using matrix equations and inverse matrices (Sec. 4.5). HW for Friday - Complete pg.s. 282-283 #10-12 and #22-24.

Wednesday, November 2

2011-11-02T08:37:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of slope and equation of a line, reviewing Sec. 3.5 and 3.6.
HW for Thursday -
8:00 - Complete the review packet distributed in class today
12:00/1:00 - Complete pg. 201 #3-6, #9-12, #14-17, and #20-24

NOTE: All Geometry sections should be prepared for a quiz on Thursday covering Sec. 3.5 - 3.6.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Mora continued our discussion of matrices, focusing on inverse matrices. HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 282 #2-3, #5-7, #14-15, and #17-19.

Tuesday, November 1

2011-11-01T14:03:00.000-07:00

Reminder: We are on Schedule E tomorrow, allowing for a 1:00 dismissal to accommodate parent/teacher conferences.

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 3.6, focusing on different forms of equations for lines. HW for Wednesday:
8:00 - Write the equations for 5 different lines in slope intercept form and the equations for another 5 lines in point slope form.
12:00/1:00 - Complete pgs. 194 - 195 #24-28, and #34-36

Algebra 2 - Trig - Ms. Mora discussed Sec. 4.4, focusing on finding the determinant of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 274 - 276 #14-16, #18-19 and #22-24.

Monday, October 31

2011-10-31T12:00:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from The Great Pumpkin!

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 3.5, focusing on the slope of a line and the relationships that exist between the slopes of parallel (equal) and perpendicular (opposite reciprocals) lines. HW for Tuesday -
8:00 - Complete pgs. 185 - 187 #1-9 odd, #26, #29-30
12:00/1:00 - Complete pgs. 185 - 187 #1-5, #7-8, #21-23, and #26-30

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our quiz covering Sec. 4.1 - 4.3. HW for Tuesday - Complete the Linear Programming worksheet distributed at the end of class today.

Notes from St. Louis ...

2011-10-27T13:26:00.001-07:00

I have corrected the HS assignment for the 12:00/1:00 Geometry sections ... #13-21 is correct. I have also corrected the issue with the HW sheet that some of you could not access. It was my first attempt at using google docs and I forgot to "share" the document. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Friday, October 28

2011-10-25T22:20:00.000-07:00

Mr. Sondgeroth will be presenting at the NCTM Regional Math Conference in St. Louis on Thursday and Friday. If you need assistance, please contact Ms. Wilkinson in the Math Office or via e-mail.

Geometry -

8:00 - Ms. Schumacher will administer a quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.4.

12:00/1:00 - Mr. Talbot will administer a quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.3.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Kickert will administer a quiz covering all material covered on Tue - Thu of this week.

Thursday, October 27

2011-10-25T22:15:00.000-07:00

Mr. Sondgeroth will be presenting at the NCTM Regional Math Conference in St. Louis on Thursday and Friday. If you need assistance, please contact Ms. Wilkinson in the Math Office or via e-mail.

Geometry -

8:00 - Ms. Schumacher will review Sec. 3.1 - 3.4 in preparation for Friday's quiz.

12:00/1:00 - Mr. Talbot will sub. Students will read Sec. 3.3 and 3.4 and discuss in groups. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 168 - 169 #40-53 and pgs. 175 - 176 #3-7 and #13-21.

NOTE: All Geometry classes - 8:00, 12:00 and 1:00 - will have a quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.3 on Friday, October 28. A couple of questions from Sec. 3.4 may appear on the quiz, as well.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Kickert will touch on Sec. 3.7 and review Sec. 3.5 - 3.6.

Note: We will take a quiz covering the material taught by Ms. Kickert on Friday, October. 28.

Wednesday, October 26

2011-10-25T22:13:00.000-07:00

Geometry -
8:00 - Ms. Schumacher taught Sec. 3.4, focusing on the relationships involving perpendicular and parallel lines. HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 166 #4-10 even and pg. 175 #6-8, #12, #15, #16-20 even, and #40-45.

12:00/1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth reviewed Sec. 3.1 and 3.2 and began Sec. 3.3. HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class. This worksheet will be collected at the start of the hour and will be graded. There is no book assignment for Thursday.
GSP - Parallels and Transversals
GSP - Parallels and Perpendiculars

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Kickert discussed Sec. 3.6 today, focusing on matrix multiplication. HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 257 #25-30, #31-39 odd, and #50.

Algebra 2 / Trig Ch. 2 Test RETAKE

2011-10-25T13:52:00.000-07:00

Any student who wishes to retake the Ch. 2 Test in Alg 2 / Trig will be able to do so in class on Monday, October 31. Please spend time between now and then reviewing old tests and quizzes and reviewing materials from your text.

Tuesday, October 25

2011-10-25T10:26:00.000-07:00

Geometry -

8:00 - Ms. Schumacher continued our discussion of parallel lines, focusing on the different ways to prove that two lines are parallel (Sec. 3.3). HW for Wednesday - Complete pg 167 #22 and #24-35.

12:00/1:00 - We took a quiz over Sec. 2.5 - 2.7 in class today. HW for Wednesday - Read Sec. 3.1 and watch appropriate video lessons from the section. Additionally, complete pgs. 149 - 151 #14-17 and #43 - 48. If you have extra time, you should begin reading Sec. 3.2 and watching the associated lesson videos. We will discuss Section 3.2 and Sec. 3.3 in class on Wednesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Kickert began our discussion of matrices, focusing on the creation of and basic operations associated with matrices (Sec. 3.5). HW for Wednesday - Read Sec. 3.5 and complete pg. 250 #12-21 and #29.

Monday, October 24

2011-10-25T10:20:00.001-07:00

Geometry -

8:00 - Ms. Schumacher continued our discussion of the angles formed by a transversal, focusing aon the relationship of these angles when the lines forming them are parallel (Sec. 3.2). HW for Tuesday -

12:00/1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth began our discussion of Ch. 3, focusing on the angles formed when two lines are cut by a transversal (Sec. 3.1). HW for Tuesday - Complete gs 149 - 150 #18 - 25 and #35-40. Additionally, students should be prepared to take a quiz over Sec. 2.5 - 2.7 in class on Tuesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of linear programming (Sec. 3.4). HW for Tuesday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class - #4, #5, #6.

Friday, October 21

2011-10-21T06:56:00.001-07:00

Don't forget to attend the Key Club Haunted House on Saturday night. Check out the U-High website for more information.

Geometry - In the 8:00 class, Ms. Schumacher, one of our ISU student assistants, taught today's lesson (Sec. 3.1). She focused on parallel lines/planes and the types of angles formed by a transversal. HW for Monday - pg. 148 - 150 #14-26, # 44-48, and #60-62.

In the 12:00 and 1:00 classes, Mr. Sondgeroth continued our discussion of geometric proofs. HW for Monday - Complete pg. 132 - 133 #36-42 and #44-48 and pg. 134 #23.

Note: The 12:00 and 1:00 Geometry classes will take a quiz on Monday, Oct. 24, covering Sec. 2.5 - 2.7.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our discussion of linear programming (Sec. 3.4) HW for Monday - Complete problems #2 and #3 in the packet that was distributed in class today.

Thursday, October 20

2011-10-20T07:49:00.001-07:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of geometric proof, focusing on two-column (Sec. 2.6) and flow proof (Sec. 2.7) methods. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 122 - 123 #3-4, #7, #11-13, #15-16, and #21-25.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our discussion of linear programming, focusing on solution to systems of linear inequalities (Sec. 3.3). HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 202 - 203 #4-8, #22-23, #30, and #32 - 34.

Wednesday, October 19

2011-10-19T10:11:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of geometric proofs focusing on the two-column (Sec. 2.6) and flow proof (Sec. 2.7) methods. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 113 - 115 #1-4, #7-8, #11-13, #16-19 and #21-22.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of Sec. 3.1 and 3.2, focusing on different "types" of systems and the corresponding number of solutions. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 194 - 195 #15 - 31 odd.

Tuesday, October 18

2011-10-18T11:11:00.001-07:00

Geometry - We began our discussion of geometric proofs (Sec. 2.6). We will continue this discussion tomorrow. No HW for Wednesday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We Began our discussion of Sec. 3.1 and 3.2, focusing on various methods that can be used to solve a system of 2equations/2unknowns - graphing, substitution, elimination. HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 186 - #4-7 and pg. 194 #4-8.

Monday, October 17

2011-10-17T19:48:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 2.5 in class today, focusing on some of the basic properties of algebra used to solve equations. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 107 #2-14.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed the multiple choice portion of the Ch. 2 test in class today and began working on the take home potion. HW for Tuesday - Complete the take home portion of the Ch. 2 Test.

Friday, October 14

2011-10-17T19:46:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 2.1 - 2.4 quiz in class today. HS for Monday - Complete the Matrix Logic worksheet packet distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began the Ch. 2 Test in class today. No HW for Monday.

Thursday, October 13

2011-10-17T19:45:00.000-07:00

Geometry -

Algebra 2 / Trig -

Wednesday, October 12

2011-10-12T06:45:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of conditional statements, reviewing biconditionals (Sec. 2.4). HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class. In addition, read Sec. 2.4 and complete pgs. 99 - 101 #11-14, #16-18, #24-25, #28-29, #38-#42.

Note: We will take a quiz on Friday, October 14, covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.4.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our preparation for Friday's test over Ch. 2 by working in small groups during class to complete practice tests. HW for Thursday - Those students in class today should submit the multiple choice portion of the practice test before leaving class. Those not in class today should complete it as part of their HW for Thursday and submit it at the start of the hour. The multiple choice portion will be graded and extra credit will be assigned. All students should complete the show your work portion of the test as HW for Thursday. This will serve as the basis for our review in class on Thursday.

Note: We will take the Chapter 2 Test in class on Friday, October 14.

Tuesday, October 11

2011-10-11T08:30:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of logical statements, focusing on decutive reasoning and the Laws of Detachment and Syllogism (Sec. 2.3). HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 91 - 93 #1-5, #8-13, #15-18, #23-27.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our preparation for the Chapter 2 Test which we will complete this Friday, October 14. We reviewed the Sec. 2.7 - 2.9 quiz. Any student wishing to retake this quiz can do so in class tomorrow. We had no HW for Wednesday.

Monday, October 10

2011-10-06T10:19:00.000-07:00

No School today ... Columbus Day!

Geometry - Be prepared for a quick quiz on Tuesday covering logical statements and syllogisms.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Begin preparing the Ch. 2 Test which we will take in class this Thursday, October 13.

Friday, October 7

2011-10-06T10:17:00.000-07:00

No school today ... Teacher Institute!

Geometry - Be prepared for a quick quiz on Tuesday covering logical statements and syllogisms.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Begin preparing the Ch. 2 Test which we will take in class next Thursday, October 13.

Thursday, October 6

2011-10-06T08:33:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of logical statements, focusing on the ties between syllogisms and Venn Diagrams. HW for Tuesday - Complete Venn Diagrams worksheet that was distributed in class today. The 12:00 and 1:00 classes should also complete the Syllogisms worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed a quiz over Sec. 2.7 - 2.9 in class today. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 170 #1-25 and pg. 171 #1-6.

Note: We will test Ch. 2 next Thursday, Oct. 13.

Woo hoo ...

2011-10-05T08:40:00.000-07:00

Remember ... No school on Friday (Teacher Institute) or Monday (Columbus Day).

Wednesday, October 4

2011-10-05T08:37:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion in Sec. 2.2 today, focusing on the inverse and contrapositive of a conditional statement and the completion of valid syllogisms. HW for Thursday - In addition to the HW that was assigned on Tuesday (pgs. 85 #14-17, #19-20, #24-29, and #32-35), you should complete #12 on pg. 85.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our discussion of absolute value functions, focusing on translation of the graph of y =|x| (Sec. 2.9). HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 165 #5-16.

Note: We will take a quiz in class on Tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 6) covering Sec. 2.7 - 2.9.

Tuesday, October 4

2011-10-04T07:07:00.001-07:00

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 2.2, focusing on converse and biconditional statements. HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class. In the 12:00 and 1:00 classes, it will be collected before the end of the hour. In the 8:00 class, it will be collected at the start of the hour on Wednesday. For all classes, the worksheet will be graded and a score wil be posted on Skyward. Additionally, you should complete pgs. 85 #14-17, #19-20, #24-29, and #32-35.

Algebra 2 / Trig -We continued our discussion of absolute value, focusing on graphing absolute value functions and using these graphs to solve absolute value equations and inequalities (Sec. 2.9). HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs 161 - 163 #1-8, #20-23, #28-29, #33-38.

Monday, October 3

2011-10-03T08:40:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We introduced Sec. 2.2, focusing on conditional statements. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 77 #11-15, #17-20 (Sec. 2.1) and pg. 84 #3-11 (Sec. 2.2).

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.8, focuing on methods for solving absolute value equations and inequalities. HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 146 #1-4 (Sec. 2.7) and pgs. 154 - 156 #3-6, #9-13, #44-45, #47-50, and #55-60.

Friday, September 30

2011-09-30T10:26:00.001-07:00

Geometry - Due to the EXPLORE testing on Wednesday, we are currently in different places:

8:00 - We spent the hour reviewing our Ch. 1 tests, submitting an analysis of the mistakes that were made on the test. HW for Monday - Read Sec. 2.1, watch the appropriate videos, and complete pgs. 77 - 79 #2-10, #24-28, #37-39, and #44-53.

12:00 and 1:00 - We spent the hour working on Sec. 2.1, focusing on using inductive reasoning to make conjectures. HW for Monday - Complete the worksheet packet distributed in class today.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.7, focusing on various ways to identify the "best-fit" line for a given set of data. HW for Monday - Complete the worksheets that were distributed in class on Thursday. Additionally, students should use their graphing calculators to find a best-fit line for the three data sets provided on the Sec. 6.3 Practice worksheet.

Thursday, September 29

2011-09-30T10:22:00.001-07:00

Geometry - Due to the EXPLORE testing yesterday, we are currently in two different places:

8:00 - We completed the Chapter 1 Test in class today. No HW for Friday.

12:00 and 1:00 - We spent the hour reviewing our Ch. 1 tests, submitting an analysis of the mistakes that were made on the test. HW for Friday - Read Sec. 2.1, watch the appropriate videos, and complete pgs. 77 - 79 #2-10, #24-28, #37-39, and #44-53.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 1.5 in class today. HW for Friday - complete the worksheets distributed in class.

Wednesday, September 28

2011-09-28T10:01:00.001-07:00

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 1 Test in class today. HW for Thursday - Complete the Ch. 1 Open-ended Assessment distributed in class today.

Note: Since the 8:00 section missed class today due to EXPLORE testing, they will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class on THURSDAY!

Algebra 2 / Trig - We worked on the Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 Quiz in class today. HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 131 #50-64. Additionally, students should look over the Tech Lab on pgs. 113 - 114.

Tuesday, September 27

2011-09-27T10:50:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We completed our review for tomorrow's Ch. 1 Test. No HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for tomorrow's test.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our review of Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering those sections. No HW for Wednesday, other than to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

Monday, September 26

2011-09-26T06:55:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We began our review for the Ch. 1 Test, which will be taken on Wednesday, Sept. 28. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 60 - 63 #1-40.

Note: Mr. Sondgeroth and Ms. Mayberry will be available over the Freshman Block lunch hours on Tuesday, Sept. 27, to over extra assistance to students preparing for the Ch. 1 Test.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.5, focusing on the graphs of linear inequalities. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs.128 - 130 #3-8, #38-40, and #44-46.

Note: We will take a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Alg 2 / Trig Test Retake Criteria

2011-09-23T11:24:00.000-07:00

Students interested in a retake of the Ch. 1 Test should follow these steps:

1) Over the weekend, take a close look at your test and identify specific reason(s) for losing points on this test. Submit your written explanations(s) to Mr. Sondgeroth at the start of class on Monday. Include your e-mail address somewhere on this paper.

2) Mr. Sondgeroth will review your explanations and determine the proper course of action for your retake - options include oral exam, partial retake, or complete retake. He will e-mail you individually with his prescribed course of action.

3) In most cases, students back approximately 1/2 of the points they lost on the test.

Friday, September 23

2011-09-23T06:56:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 1.7 - Transformations. HW for Monday - Complete pg. 53 #5-8, #10-12, #15, and #25.

Note: We are scheduled to take a quick quiz covering Sec. 1.7 on Monday, Sept. 26 and a test covering all of Ch. 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.4, focusing on the writing of linear functions. HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 120 -123 #1-11, #19, #24-26, #29-35 (odd), #44-49.

Note: We will take a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Thursday, September 22

2011-09-22T19:43:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We discussed Sec. 1.7, focusing on the basic transformations - reflection, translation, and rotation. HW for Friday - Complete pg. 53 #5-8, #10-12, #15, and #25.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 2.3, focusing on linear functions. HW for Friday - Complete pg 109 - 112 #5-19 (odd), #47-50, #52-66.

Wednesday, September 21

2011-09-21T09:29:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.7, focusing on the basic transformations in the coordinate plane - reflection, translation, and rotation. HW for Thursday - pgs. 47 - 49 #13-14, #16-17, #20-21, and #34-37.

Algebra 2 / Trig - Ms. Wilkinson led our discussion of Sec. 2.1, focusing on methods used for solving linear inequalities. HW for Thursday - Complete the worksheet distributed in class and complete pg. 94 #23-35 (odd), #41-42, #47, and #49.

Retake Update - Sec. 1.3 - 1.5 Quiz

2011-09-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

Guidelines for retaking the Sec. 1.3 - 1.5 Quiz ...

- If you earned a C or better on this quiz, you have the option to retake this assessment.

- In order to retake this assessment, you must make an appt to meet with one of our MAT323 students on Thursday or Friday of this week (see post below).

- Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Schumacher will provide me with a list of students who they feel have made significant progress toward mastering the topics covered on this assessment.

- Retakes can be completed during your free time on Monday, September 26, or Tuesday, September 27.

- If you earned a D or lower on this quiz, it is MANDATORY that you retake this assessment.

- In order to retake this assessment, you must make an appt to meet with one of our MAT323 students on Thursday or Friday of this week (see post below).

- Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Schumacher will provide me with a list of students who they feel have made significant progress toward mastering the topics covered on this assessment.

- Retakes can be completed during your free time on Monday, September 26, or Tuesday, September 27.- Students failing to complete the retake process by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 27, will have their names submitted to Ms. Markert who will handle the situation from there.

Extra Help - Geometry

2011-09-20T08:55:00.000-07:00

Our MAT323 students - Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Schumacher - will be holding small group review sessions again this week. Please e-mail the appropriate instructor to let them know which session(s) you intend to attend. Their e-mail addresses are located in the left-hand column.

Thu, Sept. 22

7:30 - 8:00 - Ms. Schumacher - Rm. 216

10:30 - noon - Ms. Mayberry - Rm. 223

Fri, Sept. 23

7:30 - 8:00 - Ms. Schumacher - Rm. 216

10:30 - noon - Ms. Mayberry - Rm. 223

3:00 - 3:45 - Ms. Mayberry - Rm. 223

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get some extra Geometry help!!!!!

Tuesday, September 20

2011-09-20T07:53:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We reviewed our quiz from Sec. 1.3 - 1.5 and then began our discussion of Sec. 1.6, focusing on the coordinate plane and finding the distance between two points. HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 47 #1-11 - same as yesterday ; )

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our Ch. 1 Test in class today and then discussed Sec. 2.2, focusing on ratios and proportions. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 100 - 103 #6-13, #30-33, and #48-55.

Monday, September 19

2011-09-19T12:16:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.5 in class today. HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 1.6, watch all lesson videos from the online text, and complete pg 47 #1-11.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We began our Ch. 1 Test in class today. We will complete the test at the start of the hour tomorrow. There is no HW for Tuesday.

Friday, September 16

2011-09-16T07:31:00.001-07:00

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 1.5, reviewing HW problems dealing with angle pairs and basic area/perimeter formulas. We also completed a quick quiz covering Sec. 1.4. HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 61 - 62 #16-24 and the Sec. 1.5 Wksht distributed in class.

Note: We will take a quiz in class on Monday, September 19, covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.5. Students will NOT be allowed to use their notes or books for this quiz, only their calculators.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our review of Ch. 1, allowing students to retake one of the two prior quizzes from Ch. 1 (Sec. 1.1 - 1.5 or Sec. 1.6 - 1.9). No HW for Monday, other than to prepare for the Ch. 1 Test.

Note: Only 6 students chose to retake one of the quizzes in class today.

Thursday, September 15

2011-09-15T06:18:00.001-07:00

Geometry - Ms. Schumacher led the completion of our discussion of Sec. 1.5, focusing on calculating the perimeter and area of rectangles and squares. HW for Friday: Complete pgs. 38 - 41 #4, #10, #11, #17, #21, #39, and #52. Be prepared for a Quick Quiz covering Section 1.4!

Algebra 2 / Trig - We continued our preparation for the upcoming Ch. 1 Test (Monday, Sept. 19) by reviewing the quizzes from this chapter and working on an extra credit practice test. HW for Friday - Complete the practice test distributed in class.

Note: Students will be allowed to retake one of the Ch. 1 quizzes during class time on Friday, Sept. 16.

Need Extra Help!!!!!

2011-09-15T06:15:00.001-07:00

Ms. Mayberry will be available for individual and group help during the Frosh Block lunch periods (10:30 - noon) on Thursday, Sept. 15, and Friday, Sept. 16 and after school (3:00 - 3:30) on Friday, Sept. 16. Please send Ms. Mayberry an e-mail (clmaybe@ilstu.edu) if you plan to attend the after school session.

Wednesday, September 14

2011-09-14T06:50:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 1.4, focusing on vertical angles and linear pairs. Additionally, Ms. Schumacher began our discussion of Sec. 1.5, focusing on the formulas for calculating the perimeter and area of rectangles and squares. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 31 - 33 #1-13, #31-32, #34-44.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our quiz covering Sec. 1.6 - 1.9. HW for Thursday: Complete pg. 80 #1-24 and pg. 81 #1-5.

Solving Equations Retake Update ...

2011-09-13T14:58:00.000-07:00

ONLY 3 STUDENTS CHOSE TO RETAKE THIS ASSESSMENT!!!!!

That is very disappointing. If you earned a grade of C or below, you should have put in the effort to get this assessment retaken. You had the time - you had a full hour for lunch in your freshman block today, correct?

In the future, retakes will not be an "option" for the lowest performing students. Students who fail to complete the retakes voluntarily will be turned over to our Asst. Principal - Mrs. Markert - as a disciplinary matter.

Tuesday, September 13

2011-09-13T07:47:00.000-07:00

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.4, focusing on complementary and supplementary angles. No HW for Wednesday, however we will take a quick quiz in class tomorrow covering basic constructions.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We concluded our discussion of Ch. 1 today. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs 78 - 79 #36 -55 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 1.6 - 1.9.