Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.4 in class today. HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 2.5 - Algebraic Proof - and complete pgs. 107 - 109 #2-9, #12-15, #30-34, and #39-41.
Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 10 Test in class today. No HW for Tuesday.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Friday, September 27
Geometry - We reviewed for Monday's quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.4. HW for Monday - Complete the matrix logic worksheet distributed in class, complete pg. 103 #1-18, and complete pgs. 130 - 132 #1-33 odd.
Modern Math - We reviewed for Monday's test covering Ch. 10. HW for Monday - Complete the practice test distributed in class today and complete online Practice Quiz #1 for Ch. 10.
1) go to http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_tannenbaum_excursions_6/51/13160/3369067.cw/index.html
2) in the top menu, click on "10"
3) in the left-hand menu, click on "Quiz #1"
4) when finished w/ the MC quiz, click on "Submit Answers for Grading"
5) after reviewing your answers, submit your score to me via e-mail
- type your name in the "My name is ... " box
- click the "Instructor" box and enter the e-mail ... SGrothfam@aol.com
- click on the "Other" box and enter the e-mail ... masondg@ilstu.edu
- click on the "E-mail Results" button
6) If you are unhappy with your score on Quiz #1, complete the process using Quiz #2
Modern Math - We reviewed for Monday's test covering Ch. 10. HW for Monday - Complete the practice test distributed in class today and complete online Practice Quiz #1 for Ch. 10.
1) go to http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_tannenbaum_excursions_6/51/13160/3369067.cw/index.html
2) in the top menu, click on "10"
3) in the left-hand menu, click on "Quiz #1"
4) when finished w/ the MC quiz, click on "Submit Answers for Grading"
5) after reviewing your answers, submit your score to me via e-mail
- type your name in the "My name is ... " box
- click the "Instructor" box and enter the e-mail ... SGrothfam@aol.com
- click on the "Other" box and enter the e-mail ... masondg@ilstu.edu
- click on the "E-mail Results" button
6) If you are unhappy with your score on Quiz #1, complete the process using Quiz #2
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Thursday, September 26
Geometry - We continued our discussion of logical statements, reviewing the use of biconditionals in the writing of geometric definitions (Sec. 2.4). HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 99 - 101 #1-5, #10-19, #27-32, and #38-43.
Note: We will be completing a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.4 in class on Monday, September 30.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of deferred annuities and installment loans, focusing on the calculation of monthly payments for a given loan (Sec. 10.6). HW for Friday - Complete pg. 396 #71-81 odd.
Note: We will be completing the Ch. 10 Test in class on Monday, September 30.
Note: We will be completing a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.4 in class on Monday, September 30.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of deferred annuities and installment loans, focusing on the calculation of monthly payments for a given loan (Sec. 10.6). HW for Friday - Complete pg. 396 #71-81 odd.
Note: We will be completing the Ch. 10 Test in class on Monday, September 30.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Wednesday, September 25
Geometry - We continued our discussion of logical statements, focusing on Deductive Reasoning and the Law of Detachment (Sec. 2.3). HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 91 - 92 #1-13.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of finance, focusing on installment loans (Sec. 10.6). No HW for Thursday.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of finance, focusing on installment loans (Sec. 10.6). No HW for Thursday.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Tuesday, September 24
Geometry - After reviewing Sec. 2.2 (logical statements), we began our discussion of Syllogisms. HW for Wednesday - Complete this worksheet.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of finance, reviewing deferred annuities (Sec. 10.5). No HW for Wednesday, but we will take a quick quiz at the start of the hour.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of finance, reviewing deferred annuities (Sec. 10.5). No HW for Wednesday, but we will take a quick quiz at the start of the hour.
Monday, September 23
Geometry - We continued our discussion of logical statements (Sec. 2.2), focusing on inverse, contrapositive and negation. HW for Tuesday - Complete this worksheet.
Modern Math - We spent the hour watching presentations given by the AP Stats class, using this opportunity to learn about survey construction and bias. No HW for Tuesday.
Modern Math - We spent the hour watching presentations given by the AP Stats class, using this opportunity to learn about survey construction and bias. No HW for Tuesday.
Friday, September 20
Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 2.1, focusing on the connections between conditionals and Venn Diagrams. HW for Monday - Complete this worksheet.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of finance (Ch. 10), focusing on deferred annuities (Sec. 10.5). HW for Monday - Complete the worksheet(s) distributed in class.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of finance (Ch. 10), focusing on deferred annuities (Sec. 10.5). HW for Monday - Complete the worksheet(s) distributed in class.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Thursday, September 19
Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 2.2, focusing on conditional statements. HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 84 - 85 #3-11, #13-21#31-35.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of Ch. 10, focusing on a review of Sec. 10.1 - 10.4 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. No HW for Friday, other than to prepare for the quiz.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of Ch. 10, focusing on a review of Sec. 10.1 - 10.4 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. No HW for Friday, other than to prepare for the quiz.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Wednesday, September 18
Geometry - We continued our discussion of inductive reasoning (Sec. 2.1) HW for Thursday - complete pgs 77-78 #16-27. Also read pg. 80 (Venn Diagrams) and complete #1-3.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of finance, looking some of the calculations used when working with deferred annuities (Sec. 10.5). HW for Thursday - complete pgs. 395 - 396 #63-71 odd.
Note: We will take a short quiz in class on Friday covering Sec. 10.1 - 10.4.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the mathematics of finance, looking some of the calculations used when working with deferred annuities (Sec. 10.5). HW for Thursday - complete pgs. 395 - 396 #63-71 odd.
Note: We will take a short quiz in class on Friday covering Sec. 10.1 - 10.4.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Grading Update ...
I apologize for the delay in posting grades to Skyward. My eldest daughter was in the hospital over the weekend and I was unable to complete as much grading as I had hoped. Hopefully, everything will be up-to-date by the end of the day on Wednesday. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
Tuesday, September 17
Geometry - We began our discussion of Ch. 2, focusing on the process of inductive reasoning (Sec. 2.1). HW for Wednesday - No new assignment. Please makes sure that Monday night's assignment is complete BEFORE coming to class.
Modern math - We returned to our discussion of arithmetic and geometric sequences, focusing on the sum of the first n terms of each (Sec. 10.5). No HW assignment for Wednesday.
Modern math - We returned to our discussion of arithmetic and geometric sequences, focusing on the sum of the first n terms of each (Sec. 10.5). No HW assignment for Wednesday.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Monday, September 16
Geometry - We completed our Ch. 1 Test in class today. HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 2.1 and complete pgs. 77-79 #1-13 and #37-39.
Modern Math -We continued our discussion of compound interest (10.3) and geometric sequences (10.4). HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 394-395 #51-55 odd.
To learn more about the number e, go to www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/e-eulers-number.html
Modern Math -We continued our discussion of compound interest (10.3) and geometric sequences (10.4). HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 394-395 #51-55 odd.
To learn more about the number e, go to www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/e-eulers-number.html
Friday, September 13, 2013
Skyward Update ...
Grades have been entered into our updated Skyward system and should now be available for you to view.
Students - Check each score to make sure I have entered your grades correctly and that I have not omitted a grade for work you have completed.
Parents - We now have a solid base of grades from which to work with our students on eliciting extra assistance if needed. Common options include:
1) Setting up a time to meet with me during lunch hour or after school a couple of days a week
2) Contacting the U-Link to secure a Peer Mentor or work with a college volunteer
3) Hiring a tutor outside of the building (only as a last resort)
Please contact me at masondg@ilstu.edu. if you have questions regarding my grading procedures.
Students - Check each score to make sure I have entered your grades correctly and that I have not omitted a grade for work you have completed.
Parents - We now have a solid base of grades from which to work with our students on eliciting extra assistance if needed. Common options include:
1) Setting up a time to meet with me during lunch hour or after school a couple of days a week
2) Contacting the U-Link to secure a Peer Mentor or work with a college volunteer
3) Hiring a tutor outside of the building (only as a last resort)
Please contact me at masondg@ilstu.edu. if you have questions regarding my grading procedures.
Friday, September 13
Geometry - We continued our preparation for Monday's Test over Ch. 1. HW for Monday - Prepare to take the Ch. 1 Test.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion involving interest calculations, focusing on compounding more than 1 time per year (Sec. 10.3). HW for Monday - Complete pg. 394 #37 - 40.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion involving interest calculations, focusing on compounding more than 1 time per year (Sec. 10.3). HW for Monday - Complete pg. 394 #37 - 40.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Thursday, September 12
Geometry - We continued our review of Ch. 1 in preparation for Monday's summative assessment (chapter test). No new HW for Friday.
Retake Update
a) Students were allowed to retake the quiz covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 today. Approximately 50% of my Geometry chose not to take any part of the retake.
b) Students will be allowed to retake the Ch. 1.3-1.4 at 12:00 or 3:00.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of interest, introducing the basic concepts of compound interest (Sec. 10.3). HW for Friday - Complete #31, #33, 35 from the Ch 10 HW problems.
Retake Update
a) Students were allowed to retake the quiz covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 today. Approximately 50% of my Geometry chose not to take any part of the retake.
b) Students will be allowed to retake the Ch. 1.3-1.4 at 12:00 or 3:00.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of interest, introducing the basic concepts of compound interest (Sec. 10.3). HW for Friday - Complete #31, #33, 35 from the Ch 10 HW problems.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Wednesday, September 11
Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 (angles) in class today. HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 64 #1-14, #19-20 and pgs. 68-69 #1-24 (omit #9, 12, 15, 23).
Upcoming Schedule
Wed - Complete Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 quiz in class; NO retakes
Thu - Review both quizzes in class; retakes for 1st quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.6) @ 12:00 or 3:00
Fri - Complete practice test(s) in class; retakes for 2nd quiz (1.3, 1.4) @ 12:00 or 3:00
Mon - Test Ch. 1
Modern Math -
Upcoming Schedule
Wed - Complete Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 quiz in class; NO retakes
Thu - Review both quizzes in class; retakes for 1st quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.6) @ 12:00 or 3:00
Fri - Complete practice test(s) in class; retakes for 2nd quiz (1.3, 1.4) @ 12:00 or 3:00
Mon - Test Ch. 1
Modern Math -
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Tuesday, September 10
Geometry - We concluded our discussion of angles (Sec. 1.3, 1.4), reviewing the past two HW assignments. HW for Wednesday - Prepare for tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.4.
Note to 1:00 class ... I failed to write down your quiz score before returning them to you in class today. Please bring your quiz to class with you tomorrow so I can record your score in Skyward.
Retake Procedures for Quiz 1.1-1.6 - Students make retake portions of our first quiz on Wednesday, September 11, during the 12:00 period or after school at 3:00. All students are eligible to retake the quiz and only have to retake those portin where they performed poorly on the original assessment.
We are tentatively scheduled to complete the the Ch. 1 Test in class on Friday, September 13.
Modern Math - We began our discussion of Ch. 10, looking at simple percentage problems (Sec. 10.1). HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 392-392 #13-20.
Note to 1:00 class ... I failed to write down your quiz score before returning them to you in class today. Please bring your quiz to class with you tomorrow so I can record your score in Skyward.
Retake Procedures for Quiz 1.1-1.6 - Students make retake portions of our first quiz on Wednesday, September 11, during the 12:00 period or after school at 3:00. All students are eligible to retake the quiz and only have to retake those portin where they performed poorly on the original assessment.
We are tentatively scheduled to complete the the Ch. 1 Test in class on Friday, September 13.
Modern Math - We began our discussion of Ch. 10, looking at simple percentage problems (Sec. 10.1). HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 392-392 #13-20.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Monday, September 9
Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 1.4, focusing on the relationships of various pairs of angles. HW for Tuesday - In addition to the problems that were assigned on Friday, complete pg. 35 #15-25 and pgs. 61 - 62 #16-24.
Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 9 test in class today. HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 10.1 (pgs. 360-366) and complete pg. 392 #1-12.
Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 9 test in class today. HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 10.1 (pgs. 360-366) and complete pg. 392 #1-12.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Friday, September 6
Geometry - We continued our discussion of angles, focusing on angle pairs (Sec,. 1.4). HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 31 - 33 #1-13, #28-29, #32 - #44.
Modern Math - We postponed the Ch. 9 Test until Monday. HW for Monday - if you have not already done so, complete the online quiz for Ch. 9. See Thursday's assignment for directions. Remember ... if you did not like your score from Quiz #1, you may complete Quiz #2 and submit that score for posting.
Modern Math - We postponed the Ch. 9 Test until Monday. HW for Monday - if you have not already done so, complete the online quiz for Ch. 9. See Thursday's assignment for directions. Remember ... if you did not like your score from Quiz #1, you may complete Quiz #2 and submit that score for posting.
Thursday, September 5
Geometry - We completed our first semi-summative assessment (quiz) in class today. The assessment covered Sec 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6. HW for Friday - Complete the assignment posted under Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Modern Math - We completed our in-class review for Ch. 9. HW for Friday - In addition to preparing to take the Ch. 9 Test in class tomorrow, please complete the following online activity ...
1) go to http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_tannenbaum_excursions_6/51/13160/3369067.cw/index.html
2) in the top menu, click on "9"
3) in the left-hand menu, click on "Quiz #1"
4) when finished w/ the MC quiz, click on "Submit Answers for Grading"
5) after reviewing your answers, submit your score to me via e-mail
- type your name in the "My name is ... " box
- click the "Instructor" box and enter the e-mail ... SGrothfam@aol.com
- click on the "Other" box and enter the e-mail ... masondg@ilstu.edu
- click on the "E-mail Results" button
6) If you are unhappy with your score on Quiz #1, complete the process using Quiz #2
Modern Math - We completed our in-class review for Ch. 9. HW for Friday - In addition to preparing to take the Ch. 9 Test in class tomorrow, please complete the following online activity ...
1) go to http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_tannenbaum_excursions_6/51/13160/3369067.cw/index.html
2) in the top menu, click on "9"
3) in the left-hand menu, click on "Quiz #1"
4) when finished w/ the MC quiz, click on "Submit Answers for Grading"
5) after reviewing your answers, submit your score to me via e-mail
- type your name in the "My name is ... " box
- click the "Instructor" box and enter the e-mail ... SGrothfam@aol.com
- click on the "Other" box and enter the e-mail ... masondg@ilstu.edu
- click on the "E-mail Results" button
6) If you are unhappy with your score on Quiz #1, complete the process using Quiz #2
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Wednesday, September 4
We are on Schedule E today ... 1:00 dismissal.
Geometry - We completed our review for our first semi-summative assessment, a quiz covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6. We will complete the assessment in class on Thursday, Sept. 5. HW for Thursday - Prepare for the quiz.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of similarity and gnomons (Sec. 9.4). HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 355 - 356 #51-64.
Note: We will take a test covering Ch. 9 in class on Friday, Sept. 6.
Geometry - We completed our review for our first semi-summative assessment, a quiz covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6. We will complete the assessment in class on Thursday, Sept. 5. HW for Thursday - Prepare for the quiz.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of similarity and gnomons (Sec. 9.4). HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 355 - 356 #51-64.
Note: We will take a test covering Ch. 9 in class on Friday, Sept. 6.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Geometry - We completed our review of midpoints and distance in the coordinate plane (Sec. 1.6) and began our discussion of angles (Sec. 1.3) HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 24 - 27 #1-10, #12-16, #34-37, and #41-46.
Note: We will take a quiz covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6 in class on THURSDAY, Sept. 5.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of Ch. 9, focusing on similarity and gnomons. HW for Wednesday - Complete the Similarity/Gnomon Wksht that was distributed in class today.
Note: We will take a quiz covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6 in class on THURSDAY, Sept. 5.
Modern Math - We continued our discussion of Ch. 9, focusing on similarity and gnomons. HW for Wednesday - Complete the Similarity/Gnomon Wksht that was distributed in class today.
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