Wednesday, August 31

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 1.2, focusing on midpoints and segment bisectors. HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 17 - 18 #11-16, #20-26, and #36-39.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.5, focusing on the properties of exponents. HW for Thursday -

Note: We will take a quiz in Alg 2 / Trig on Friday covering Sec. 1.1 - 1.5.

Tuesday, August 30

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.2, focusing on the Ruler Postulate and finding distance along a number line. HW for Wednesday - Complete pg 17 #3-4 and #6-8.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.4, focusing on simplifying expressions. HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs 24 - 25 #26-36 (even) and #52-54 and pg. 30 #9-12 and #17-21.

Monday, August 29

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on the "Intersection Postulates." HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs 9 - 10 #4-28 (even).

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.3, focusing on the properties of square roots. HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs 24 - 25 #7 - 37 (odd) and #48 - 52 (all).

Friday, August 26

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on subsets of a line and some of the basic postulates associated with the undefined terms. HW for Monday - Complete pgs 9 - 10 #3-27 odd.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.2, focusing on some of the basic properties of algebra (additive identity/inverse, multiplicative identity/inverse, commutative, associative, distributive). HW for Monday - Complete pgs 17 - 19 #1 -29 (odd) and #53-56 (all).

Thursday, August 25

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on the undefined terms (point, line, plane) and building additional definitions. No HW for Friday.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We discussed Sec. 1.1, focusing on the identifying the different sets of numbers within the real number system (natural, whole, integers, rationals and irrationals) and rewriting a given set of numbers in different ways (words, roster, interval notation, set-builder notation). HW for Fri - Complete pgs 10 - 11 #16-31.

Wednesday, August 24

Geometry - We completed our Geometry Placement Test in class and began a review of the introductory materials in our textbook. HW for Thursday - See post below.

Note: Scores for the Geometry Placement Test have been posted in Skyward. We will return the tests (with an answer key) to you in class tomorrow.

Algebra 2 / Trig - We completed our Algebra 2 Placement Test in class. HW for Thursday - See post below.

Trig HW for Wednesday, August 24

Using either the hard copy or online version of your textbook, explore the section entitled “Textbook Introduction.”

Focus on the following topics in this section:

- Contents in Brief

- Author Biographies

- Who Uses Mathematics?

- Why Learn Mathematics?

- How to Study Algebra 2

- Focus on Problem Solving

Come to class on Thursday prepared to discuss and/or take a short “assessment” on the material presented on these pages.

Geometry HW for Wednesday, August 24

Using either the hard copy or online version of your textbook, explore the section entitled “Textbook Introduction.”

Focus on the following topics in this section:

- Contents in Brief

- Author Biographies

- Who Uses Mathematics?

- Why Learn Mathematics?

- How to Study Geometry

- Tools of Geometry

- Focus on Problem Solving

After you have read through all of these topics, complete the page entitled “Scavenger Hunt.”

Come to class on Thursday prepared to submit your answers (write them on a piece of paper) to the Scavenger Hunt and to discuss the material presented on the other pages.

Monday, August 22

Geometry - Mr. Sondgeroth introduced himself to the class and to the online resources available to the students - online textbook, U-High Math webpage, Mr. Sondgeroth's HW blog. HW for Tuesday - Complete the Student Information Sheet that was distributed in class today.

Alg 2 / Trig - Mr. Sondgeroth introduced himself to the class and to the online resources available to the students - online textbook, U-High Math webpage, Mr. Sondgeroth's HW blog. HW for Tuesday - Complete the Student Information Sheet that was distributed in class today.

Online Textbooks Available

Online textbooks are available for both my Geometry and Algebra 2 / Trig classes.

To access these texts ...
1) go to my.hrw.com
2) log in using ... Username: uhigh1 and Password: pioneers
3) click on "Go to the Online Textbook" for the appropriate book

At this time, I am not planning to use the "View Assignments" or "View Progress Reports" links for these texts. I may review this decision after the start of the school year.