Monday, December 14

Geometry - We began our group final in class today.  Groups have until the end of the day tomorrow to complete this truly summative assessment.  Note:  The group final accounts for 25% of the Semester Exam grade, which means it has a 5% effect on each student's semester grade.

No HW for Tuesday.

Assessment Alert:  See Friday's post for a complete breakdown of what is going on in Geometry class this week!


Modern Math - We reviewed

Friday, December 10

Geometry - We concluded our initial investigation of isometries (transformations), focusing on reflections, translations, and rotations (Sec. 12.1 - 12.3).

No HW for Monday.

Assessment Alert - Next week is Finals Week.  Here's a brief review of the schedule:

- Group Final - Will be completed in groups of 3 - 4 during class periods on Monday, Dec. 14, and Tuesday, Dec. 15.  Students may use their textbooks, notes/worksheets, computers, and calculators to complete this assessment.

- Trigonometry Quest Retake - Any student wishing to retake the Ch. 5 / 8 assessment initially completed last Tuesday, can do so on a free hour or after school on Monday, Dec. 14, or Tuesday, Dec. 15.  E-mail Mr. Sondgeroth at masondg@ilstu.edu to schedule your retake time.

- Final Exam Review Sessions - 
* Sr. Laura Dulee (former student in THIS class) will host a general review session in the U-Link from 3:00 - 4:00 pm after school on Monday, Dec. 14.
* Mr. Sondgeroth will host a question and answer review session on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in Rm. 208.  Students needing assistance should come to the review session prepared to asked questions on SPECIFIC problems that they do not understand.

- Individual Final - Students will be allowed to use only their calculator and one page of hand-written notes.  Students may NOT use the textbook or notebooks on this assessment.

For more information on the assessments listed above, click on the "Geometry Final Exam Info" link on the top menu of this page.


Modern Math - We continued our review of Ch. 15 in preparation for next week's test.

No HW for Monday.

Thursday, December 10

Geometry - We continued our discussion of transformations, focusing on translations (Sec. 12.2).

HW for Friday - Complete the worksheet(s) that were distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  The Geometry Final Exam Info link has been updated to include a list of the topics covered first semester.


Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 15 Practice Test in class today.

No HW for Friday.

Wednesday, December 9

Geometry - We returned to a discussion of transformations, focusing on reflections (Sec. 12.1).

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


Modern Math - We began our review of Ch. 15.

HW for Thursday - Complete "JOGGING" exercises #59 - 73 in the HW packet distributed in class on Tuesday (pgs 474 - 475 in the online text).

Tuesday, December 8

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 8 / Trigonometry Quest in class today.

No HW for Wednesday.


Modern Math - We spent the hour discussing methods for calculating the standard deviation for a data set (Sec. 15.3).

Now HW for Wednesday.

Monday, December 8

Geometry - We completed our review ahead of tomorrow's quiz covering radicals and special right triangles (Sec. 5.8), basic trig ratios (Sec. 8.2) and applications involving trigonometry (Sec. 8.3, 8.4).

No HW for Tuesday, other than to prepare for the radicals / trig quiz that we will complete in class tomorrow.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of measures of central tendency and spread, focusing on variance and standard deviation.

No HW for Tuesday.

Friday, December 4

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the applications of trig, focusing on problems involving angles of elevation and depression (Sec. 8.4).

HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 547 - 549  #10-16, #24-25, #27, #31-32

Assessment Alert:  Any student wishing to retake the Ch. 7 (Similarity) Test should do so during a free our and/or after school on Monday, Dec. 7.  We will complete our last summative assessment in class on Tuesday, Dec. 8.  This quiz will cover radicals, special right triangles (Sec. 5.8), basic trig ratios (Sec. 8.2) and applications of trigonometry (Sec. 8.3 - 8.4).


Modern Math - We concluded our discussion of measure of central tendency (Sec. 15.2) and began our investigation of range, focusing on standard deviation (Sec. 15.3).

HW for Monday - Read Sec. 15.3 and complete the assignment linked on the MyMathLab site.

Thursday, December 3

Geometry - We continued our introduction to right-triangle trigonometry, focusing on "solving a right triangle."  (Sec. 8.3).

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 8.3 worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  Look at yesterday's post for information regarding the Ch. 7 (Similarity) Retake.  One change ... Mr. Sondgeroth can NOT meet after school today.  He will be available for extra help tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 4) from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in Rm. 208.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the measures of central tendency and spread (Sec. 15.2).

HW for Friday - Complete the online assignment posted in MyMathLab.

Wednesday, December 2

Geometry - We began our study of trigonometry, focusing on the three basic trig ratios - sine, (sin), cosine (cos) and tangent (tan) in Sec. 8.2.

HW for Thursday - Complete pgs. 360-361  #9-16 and pgs. 529-530  #22-39.

Assessment Alert - Students will be allowed to retake the Ch. 7 (Similarity) Test during during a free hour or before / after school on MONDAY, December 7.  Please e-mail Mr. Sondgeroth at masondg@ilstu.edu to schedule a retake time.  If you need extra assistance preparing for the retake, Mr. Sondgeroth will be available in the Math office from 2:30 - 3:30 pm on Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of data analysis, focusing on different measures of central tendency and spread (Sec. 15.2).

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 15.2 HW worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Tuesday, December 1

Geometry - We continued our discussion of special right triangles, focusing on 30-60-90 triangles (Sec. 5.8).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the 30-60-90 side of the Sec. 5.8 Worksheet that was distributed in class today.


Modern Math - We spent the hour reviewing the HW from Sec. 15.1.

No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, November 30

WELCOME BACK!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our discussion of special right triangles, focusing on 45-45-90 triangles (Sec. 5.8).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the 45-45-90 side of the Sec. 5.8 Worksheet distributed in class today.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Sec. 15.1, focusing on various ways to represent a set of data.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 15.1 HW that was distributed in class today.

Tuesday, November 24

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 7 (Similarity) Test in class today.

HW for Monday - Complete the Radicals Worksheet that was distributed in class yesterday.


Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 14 Group Test in class today.

No HW for Monday!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

Monday, November 23

Geometry - We concluded our review in preparation for the Similarity Test, which we will complete in class TOMORROW!

No HW for Tuesday.  However, the radicals worksheet that was distributed in class today needs to be completed by the start of class on Monday, Nov. 30.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Similarity Assessment covering triangles (Sec. 4.1, 4.2, 4.8), dilations (7.6, 12.7) ratio and proportions (7.1), similarity (7.2, 7.3), and properties/applications (7.4, 7.5).


Modern Math - We had a work day today to get caught up on past business.

Friday, November 20

Geometry - We continued our review of Ch. 7 in preparation for next week's test.

Assessment Alert:  The Ch. 7 Test covering similarity has been moved to TUESDAY, November 24.  This summative assessment will cover triangles (4.1, 4.2, 4.8), dilations (7.6, 12.7), similarity (7.1, 7.2, 7.3), and applications (7.4, 7.5).

No HW for Monday, other than to prepare for the test.  To assist in the task, refer to the following:
- Answer key for the Ch. 7 Review Packet that was completed as HW for Friday
- Answer key for the Sec. 7.3 - 7.5 Quiz that was completed on Thursday


Modern Math - We reviewed problems involving Darroch's Method for estimating a population using multiple samples.

Thursday, November 19

Geometry - We completed the 7.3-7.5 Quiz in class today and began our preparations for the Ch. 7 summative assessment.

HW for Friday - Complete the Ch. 7 review packet that was distributed in class today.

Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 14 online test in class today.

Now HW for Friday.  Best of luck to our Mr. U-High participants!

Wednesday, November 18

Geometry - We began our Sec. 7.3-7.5 quiz in class today.  Students will be afforded additional time at the start of class tomorrow to complete this semi-summative assessment.

No HW for Thursday.


Modern Math - We completed our review of Ch. 14 in preparation for tomorrow's Ch. 14 online assessment.

No HW for Thursday.

Tuesday, November 17

Geometry - We wrapped up our discussion of applications of similar figures, review Sec. 7.4 and 7.5.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today.  Additionally, complete pg. 479  #13-15,  pg. 492  #24-29, and pg. 503  #1-3, #8.

Assessment Alert - We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 7.3 (proving triangles similar), Sec. 7.4 (proportionality theorems) and Sec. 7.5 (perimeter/area of similar figures) in class TOMORROW - Wednesday, November 18.


Modern Math - We concluded our investigation of Sec. 14.3.

No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, November 16

Geometry - We continued our use of similarity to create new conjectures, investigating the relationship between the perimeters and areas of similar figures (Sec. 7.5).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the worksheet packet that was distributed in class after today's quick quiz.


Modern Math - We continued our investigation of cause and effect in sampling (Sec. 14.3).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 14.3 HW that was distributed in class today.

Friday, November 13

Happy Friday the 13th!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our investigation of theorems derived from similar triangles (Sec. 7.4).

HW for Monday - Complete pg. 484  #1-5 (assigned on Thursday) and pgs. 485 - 487  #6-11, #14-21, #26, and #32-34.

Assessment Alert:  We are tentatively scheduled complete a quiz covering Sec. 7.3 - 7.5 in class on Wednesday, November 18.


Modern Math - We continued our investigation of cause and effect with respect to sampling (Sec. 14.3).

HW for Monday - Complete the online assignment posted in MyMathLab.  This assignment must be completed before the START of class on Monday, Nov. 16.

Thursday, November 12

Geometry - We expanded on our discussion of similar triangles (Sec. 7.3), focusing on various theorems/applications involving similar triangles (Sec. 7.4).

HW for Friday - Complete the FRONT side of the worksheet that was distributed in class today.  In addition, complete pg. 484  #1-5.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of sampling, working problems involving cause and effect (Sec. 14.3).

HW for Friday - Complete #25-41 on the Ch. 14 HW sheet that was distributed in class today.

Wednesday, November 11

A big THANK YOU to all Veterans who bravely served our country!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our discussion of proving triangles similar using AA~, SSS~, and SAS~ Postulates (Sec. 7.3).

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 7.3 worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert - We will complete a Quick Quiz covering Sec. 7.3 in class on Thursday.


Modern Math - We began our investigation of Sec. 14.3.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 14.3 guided notes worksheet distributed in class today.

Tuesday, November 10

Geometry - We investigated methods for proving triangles are similar - AA~, SSS~, and SAS~ (Sec. 7.3).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the backside of the worksheet that was distributed today in class.


Modern Math - We continued ours investigation of sampling techniques in Sec. 14.2.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Sec. 14.2 HW assn posted on MyMathLab.

Monday, November 9

Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 7.1 (ratios and proportions), Sec. 7.2 (similarity) and Sec. 7.6 (dilations) in class today.

HW for Tuesday - Open this GSP file and answer the questions contained within the sketch.


Modern Math - We continued our work in Sec. 14.2.

No HW for Tuesday.

Friday, November 6

Geometry - We spent the hour reviewing for Monday's quiz covering Sec. 7.1 (ratio and proportion), 7.2 (similarity) and 7/6/12.7 (dilations).

No HW for Monday, other than to study for Monday's quiz.


Modern Math - We spent the hour investigating Sec. 14.2, focusing on different methods/types of sampling.

HW for Monday - Complete textbook problems #11 - 21 on pg. 431 in Ch. 14.

Thursday, November 5

Geometry - We completed our introduction of similar figures (Sec. 7.2, 7.6).

HW for Friday:
8:00 - Mr. Mortell (Sec. 7.6, 12.7) - Complete the dilation worksheets that we started in class and complete pgs. 875 - 876  #2-5, #9-12, #20-23.

7:00 / 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth (Sec. 7.2) - Complete pgs. 465 - 467 #2, #4-6, #9-17, #19-20, #27-29.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sections 7.1, 7.2, and dilations in class on Monday, November 9.


Modern Math - We discussion enumeration, focusing on the selection of appropriate samples (Sec. 14.2).

HW for Friday - Complete the reading guide for Sec. 14.2 that was distributed in class today.

Wednesday, November 4

Geometry - We used our new-found knowledge of ratios and proportions to begin our discussion of similarity.

HW for Thursday -
7:00 / 12:00 / 1:00 (Mr. Sondgeroth) - We discussed dilations (Sec. 7.6 and 12.7) - complete worksheet packet distributed in class today.
8:00 (Mr. Mortell) - We discussed similar polygons (Sec. 7.2) - complete pgs. 465-466  #2-10, #13-17, and #19-20.

Modern Math - We continued our investigation of Sec. 14.1.

HW for Thursday - Complete the online HW from MyMathLab assigned for Sec. 14.1.  THIS HW WILL BE TAKEN FOR A 10-pt GRADE!

Videos to help:
- Capture / Recapture

Tuesday, November 3

Geometry - We discussed applications of ratio and proportions (Sec. 7.1).

HW for Wednesday -
7:00 - (Mr. Speer)  pg. 457
8:00 - (Mr. Mortell)  pgs. 457 - 459  #5-10, #14-16, #20-24, #28-29, #41-42
12:00/1:00 (Mr. Sondgeroth)  Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  Our next assessment will be Monday, November 9, covering Sec. 7.1, 7.2, and 7.6.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Ch. 14, focusing on census and survey (Sec. 14.1).

HW for Wednesday -  Complete pg. 438  #1-10 in the Ch. 14 HW section of the textbook

Monday, November 2

Geometry - No class today.  Happy ASPIRE Testing!!!!!

No HW for Tuesday.


Modern Math - We completed our Ch. 10 test in class today.

HW for Tuesday -

Friday, October 30

Geometry - We completed a quiz covering Sec. 4.1, 4.2, and 4.8 in class today.

No HW for Tuesday! (we don't have class on Monday due to ASPIRE testing)


Modern Math - We worked on the Ch. 10 Test in class today.  Many students did not complete the test, so students will be afforded an additional 20 minutes in class on Monday, Nov. 2, to complete this summative assessment.

HW for Monday - Complete the Ch. 10 Take Home Test that was distributed in class today.

Note:  Your score on the take home portion of the test will be lowered 10% (~ one letter grade) for each day that you fail to submit the assessment.  No Take Home tests may be submitted after Thu, Nov. 12.

Thursday, October 29

Geometry - We continued our discussion of triangles, reviewing the theorems covered in Sec. 4.2 and Sec. 4.8.

HW for Friday -
- 7:00 - Complete pg. 239  #1-9 and pg. 284  #4-7
- 8:00 - Complete assn given in class by Ms. Brauer
- 12:00, 1:00 - Complete pg. 239  #1-9 and pg. 284  #4-7
  (I know this was posted late ... If you have time to work on it at school, great.  If not, don't worry about it!)

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 4.1, 4.2 and 4.8 in class on Friday, October 30.  

Ch. 1 Retake Update:  The Ch. 1 Retakes have been posted in TeacherEase.  If you completed the Ch. 1 Retake, please check your new score and contact Mr. Sondgeroth if you want to attempt a 2nd retake.  

Ch. 3 Retake Update:  The Ch. 3 tests were returned on Monday.  If you want to retake the Ch. 3 Test, contact Mr. Sondgeroth by the end of the day on Wednesday to discuss your retake plan and schedule a time to complete the retake assessment.

Ch. 2 Test Update:  I have had some technical issues getting the Ch. 2 Tests posted.  I hope to have this resolved by the end of the week.  After the Ch. 2 Tests have been returned, we will discuss options for retaking this summative assessment.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of consumer debt (Sec. 10.4).

HW for Friday - Prepare for the Ch. 10 Test

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 10 Test in class on Friday, October 30.

Wednesday, October 28

Geometry - We continued our discussion of triangles, reviewing the theorems covered in Sec. 4.2.

HW for Wednesday -
- 7:00 - Complete pgs. 228 - 230  #4-7, #9-12, and #29-44
- 8:00 - Complete pgs. 229 - 230  #30-44
- 12:00, 1:00 - Complete the packet that was distributed in class today ans pgs. 229 - 230  #29-44 in the textbook.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 4.1, 4.2 and 4.8 in class on Friday, October 30.  

Ch. 1 Retake Update:  The Ch. 1 Retakes have been posted in TeacherEase.  If you completed the Ch. 1 Retake, please check your new score and contact Mr. Sondgeroth if you want to attempt a 2nd retake.  

Ch. 3 Retake Update:  The Ch. 3 tests were returned on Monday.  If you want to retake the Ch. 3 Test, contact Mr. Sondgeroth by the end of the day on Wednesday to discuss your retake plan and schedule a time to complete the retake assessment.

Ch. 2 Test Update:  I have had some technical issues getting the Ch. 2 Tests posted.  I hope to have this resolved by the end of the week.  After the Ch. 2 Tests have been returned, we will discuss options for retaking this summative assessment.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of consumer debt (Sec. 10.4).

HW for Thursday - Prepare for the Ch. 10 Test

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 10 Test in class on Thursday, October 29.

Tuesday, October 27

Geometry - We continued our discussion of triangles, focusing on theorems related to the angles of a triangle (Sec. 4.2).

HW for Wednesday -
- 7:00, 12:00, and 1:00 - complete the worksheet distributed in class today
- 8:00 - Complete pgs. 227 - 229  #6-14, #21-28

Assessment Alert - We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 4.1, 4.2, and 4.8 in class on FRIDAY, October 30.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of consumer debt (Sec. 10.4).

HW for Wednesday - Check the online book calendar for the HW assn.

 Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 10 Test in class on Thursday, October 29.

Monday, October 26

Geometry - We began our discussion of triangles, focusing on classification by angles and sides (Sec. 4.1).  Use the following sketch to assist with the exploration activity:  Classifying Triangles

HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 219 - 220  #3-19 and #23-29


Modern Math - We began our discussion of consumer debt (Sec. 10.4).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Ch. 10 Practice Test that was distributed in class on Friday.

Friday, October 23

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 3 test.

No HW for Monday!


Modern Math - We began our review of Ch. 10.

HW for Monday - Complete the Ch. 10 Practice Test That was distributed in class today.

Thursday, October 22

Geometry - We concluded our preparations for tomorrow's Ch. 3 Test.

No HW for Friday, other than to prepare for the test.

Assessment Alerts:
- The U-Link is sponsoring a Geometry review session THIS AFTERNOON from 3:00 - 4:00 in the U-Link room.  
- We will complete the Ch. 3 Test in class tomorrow.  
- Because we are on Schedule A tomorrow, class periods are only 40 minutes long.  In an attempt to insure that everyone has sufficient time to complete the assessment, I have made the following adjustments:
--- Students in the 7:00 and 8:00 sections will be allowed to begin their test starting at 8:30 am in Rm. 208.  Students in the 12:00 and 1:00 sections must complete their tests before leaving at the end of the day on Friday.
--- JV football players should contact me immediately to make other arrangements to complete the test.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of compound interest (Sec. 10.3).

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

Wednesday, October 21

Geometry - We continued our discussion of lines, focusing on the relationship of pairs of lines using their equations (Sec. 3.6).

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 3.6 Worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 3 Test in class on FRIDAY, October 23.  The U-Link will host a review session on Thursday, October 22, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of compound interest, focusing on the difference between the APY and the APR (Sec. 10.3).

HW for Thursday - Complete the HW problems assigned on the MyMathLab website.

Tuesday, October 20

Geometry - We continued our discussion of lines, focusing on the different forms of equations that can be used to relate the points on a line (Sec. 3.6).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Sec. 3.6 - Equations of a Line worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 3 Test in class on Friday, October 23.  There will be a review session in the U-Link room from 3:00 - 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 22.

Modern Math - We continued our discussion of interest, comparing and contrasting simple vs compound interest (Sec. 10.2 - 10.3).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the guided notes packet that was distributed in class today.

Monday, October 19

Mr. Sondgeroth is home sick today.

Geometry - We continued our discussion of equations of a line (Sec. 3.6).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 3.6 worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert - Because of Mr. Sondgeroth's absence, tomorrow's quiz covering Sec. 3.5 - 3.6 has been POSTPONED.  We will still complete the Ch. 3 Test in class on Friday, October 23.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of interest, focusing on the formulas associated with compound interest (Sec. 10.3).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the assignment made by Mrs. Liesman in class today.  If you have questions, please contact her via e-mail ... sliesma@ilstu.edu

Friday, October 16

Geometry - We continued our discussion of slopes of lines (Sec. 3.5).

HW for Monday - Complete the FRONT side of the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert - We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 3.5 - 3.6 in class on Tuesday, October 20.  We will complete the Ch. 3 Test in class on Friday, October 23.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of simple percentages (Sec. 10.2).

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

Thursday, October 15

Geometry - We spent the hour talking review slopes and their relationship to parallel and perpendicular lines (Sec. 3.5).

7:00 HW for Friday - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class and pgs.

8:00 HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 185 - 186  #3-4, #7-11, #15-17, and #19-22.  (Note:  Do not worry about graphing in #7-9 or #15-17)


Modern Math -

Wednesday, October 14

Geometry - We completed the Sec. 3.1 - 3.3 Quiz in class today.  We also had a brief introduction to Sec. 3.4, focusing on the shortest distance from a point to a line.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 3.4 - Perpendicular Proofs worksheet that was distributed in class.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of financial math, focusing on percentages (Sec. 9.2).

HW for Thursday - Complete

Tuesday, October 13

Geometry - We continued our discussion of ways to prove lines parallel (Sec. 3.3).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Sec. 3.3 - Parallel Proofs worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a Quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.3 in class on WEDNESDAY, October 14.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Ch. 10, focusing on the mathematics associated with finances.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Sec. 10.1 HW assigned on MyMathLab.

Monday, October 12

No School today!

Friday, October 9

NO SCHOOL TODAY!

Enjoy the long weekend ...

Thursday, October 8

Geometry - We continued our discussion of parallel line, focusing on ways to prove lines are parallel and incorporating this into two-column proofs (Sec. 3.3).

HW for TUESDAY, October 13 - Complete the following:
- Problems 3) and 4) on the proof worksheet that was distributed in class today
- the Sec. 3.2 worksheet reviewing angles formed by parallel lines that was distributed in class today
- from the textbook, complete pgs. 166 - 167  #4-6, #10, #16-18, #22, and #24-36.

Assessment Alert - We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 3.1 - 3.3 in class on Wednesday, October 14.


Modern Math - We completed the Ch. 9 Test in class today.

HW for TUESDAY, October 13 - Download and complete this packet discussion the Logistic Growth Model.

Assessment Alert:  Our next summative assessment - the Ch. 10 Test - is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 27.

Wednesday, October 7

Geometry - We continued our discussion of transversals, observing the results when the lines are parallel (Sec. 3.2).  This led us to a discussion of the Corresponding Angle Postulate.

HW for Thursday - Complete pg. 149  #14-17 and pgs. 158 - 159  #1-4, #6-10, #13-21, and #25-28.


Modern Math - We completed our in-class review in preparation for tomorrow's test covering Sec. 9.1 - 9.3.

No HW for Thursday, other than to prepare for tomorrow's summative assessment covering Sec. 9.1 - 9.3.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 9 Test (Sec. 9.1 - 9.3) in class on Thursday, October 8.

Tuesday, October 6

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 2 Test in class today.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the assignment that was given on Monday, October 5.


Modern Math - We finished our discussion of geometric sequences and exponential growth models (Sec. 9,3).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Ch. 9 review worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 9 Test (Sec. 9.1 - 9.3) in class on Thursday, October 8.

Monday, October 5

Geometry - During the first part of the hour, we completed our in-class review for the Ch. 2. Test.  During the 2nd part of the hour, we began our discussion of Sec. 3.1, focusing on transversals and the angles that they form.

HW for WEDNESDAY - Complete pgs. 148 - 150  #6-13, #22-29, #35-40.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 2 Test in class TOMORROW - Tuesday, October 6!  Because of Schedule B, we will only have 50 minutes to complete this summative assessment.  Come to class prepared and ready to begin at the start of the hour.

Additionally, Mr. Sondgeroth will be in Rm. 208 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm to answer individual questions with regard to the Ch. 2. Test.


Modern Math - We completed our discussion of Sec. 9.3 in class today, focusing on application involving Geometric / Exponential Growth.

No HW for Tuesday.

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Ch. 9. Test in class on Thursday, October 8.  At this time, the assessment is set to cover sections 9.1 - 9.3 only.

Friday, October 2

Happy Schedule A Day!!!!!

Geometry - We began our review of Ch. 2 in preparation for our summative assessment on TUESDAY, October 6.

HW for Monday - None (complete practice test in class)


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of exponential growth models (Sec. 9.3), focusing on the sum of a geometric sequence/series.

HW for Monday - The Sec. 9.3 HW window has been extended through the weekend.  Please complete this assignment by the start of class on Monday.

For more assistance with geometric series and their sums, go to the online Algebra 2 textbook and check out Sec. 12.4.  You will find several tutorial videos to assist your understanding of this content, especially calculating the sum of n terms of a geometric sequence/series.

Algebra 2 testbook login:
got to:  my.hrw.com
login:  uhigh1
password:  pioneers

If the online textbook is not working, you can visit these sites for additional assistance:
- http://www.purplemath.com/modules/series5.htm
- http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/sequences-sums-geometric.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO1bIuqFIDQ
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X6zBx6vN4g
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwaugnXw3pg

Thursday, October 1

Geometry - We completed a quiz in class covering proofs (Sec. 2.6).

HW for Friday - Complete pg. 134  #1-23.

Assessment Alert:  In order to provide proper time to review the Ch. 2 material, the Ch. @ Test will be completed in class on TUESDAY, Oct. 6.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of exponential growth models (Sec. 9.3) by reviewing the basic properties/application of geometric sequences.

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 9.3 HW that was assigned on the textbook website.

Wednesday, September 30

Geometry - We continued our discussion of two-column proofs (Sec. 2.6) in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.

HW for Thursday - Prepare for tomorrow's quiz covering two-column proofs (Sec. 2.6)

Assessment Alert - Our next assessment will be the Ch. 2 Test, tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 5.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of logarithms and exponents (Sec. 9.3),

HW for Thursday - Read Sec. 9.3 in the online textbook.

Tuesday, September 29

Geometry - We continued our work with two-column proofs (Sec. 2.6).

HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 113 - 116  #1-13, #16-23, and #25-27.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz in class on Thursday, October 1, covering Sec 2.6 and focusing on two-column proofs.  We are tentatively scheduled to take the Ch. 2 Test in class on Monday, October 5.  Students retaking the Ch. 1 Test will complete the assessment at 3:00 on Thursday, October 1 or at 8:00 on Friday October 2 (Schedule A day).


Modern Math - We began our discussion of exponential population models (Sec. 9.3) by reviewing the properties of logarithms and exponents.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the logarithm/exponents worksheets that were distributed today in class.

Monday, September 28

Geometry - We continued our discussion of two-column proofs (Sec. 2.6).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 2.6 - Geometric Proofs, Pt 3 worksheet that was distributed today in class.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Geometric Proofs (Sec. 2.6) in class on Thursday, October 1.


Modern Math - We spent the hour discussing population models, focusing on arithmetic sequences and their role in linear population models (Sec. 9.2).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 9.2 HW that was assigned on MyMathLab.com.

Friday, September 25

Geometry - We began working on two-column proofs to verify various conjectures relating to the basic terms of Geometry.

HW for Monday - Complete the Sec. 2.6 - Geometric Proofs, Pt 1 worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Two-Column Proofs (Sec. 2.6) in class in Thursday, October 1.


Modern Math - We continued our review of the recursive and explicit formulas for finding the nth term of various sequences (Sec. 9.1).

HW for Monday - Complete the Ch. 9 Pre-Test that was assigned on MyMathLab.com.

Geometry Retake Policy

Mr. Sondgeroth will employ the following policy with regard to retaking assessments in Geometry:

1 - Mr. Sondgeroth allows unlimited retakes in Geometry.
     - Students may retake multiple assessments, primarily chapter tests (summative assessment).
     - Students may retake the same assessment multiple times (within reason).

2 - The better grade stands ... after the first retake.
     - For subsequent retakes of the same assessment, the last grade will be entered into the gradebook.

3 - Students must complete the entire assessment.
     - Students deed to weigh the need to raise their grade a couple of points against the time invested.
     - In some instances, Mr. Sondgeroth will limit the number of sections that need to be retaken.

4 - Students must follow the procedures set forth for a particular assessment to qualify for the retake.


Retake Procedures for the Ch. 1 Test

1- Verify that ALL textbook HW from the chapter in question has been completed.
     - Check the HW blog to determine which problems were assigned.
     - Complete all assignments that are "missing" from your notebook.

2 - Create a "plan of action" to help you prepare for the retake.
     - "I will watch the online videos from Sec. _____ ."
     - "I will get extra help from _____ in the U-Link."
     - "I will schedule an appointment with _____ in the Math Office."
     - etc ...

3 - Send Mr. Sondgeroth an e-mail (masondg@ilstu.edu) to schedule a 5 minute meeting.
     - Include all of your free hours in the e-mail.  Mr. S will replay with a time when he can meet.
     - Meetings will only be scheduled on Fri, Sept. 25, and Mon, Sept. 28.
     - At the meeting, Mr. S will verify that you have completed all assigned HW from the text.
     - At the meeting, Mr. S will view and approve your "plan of action".
 
4 - Communicated to Mr. Sondgeroth via e-mail when you will complete your retake.
     - Two times/dates are available ... 3:00 pm on Thu, Oct. 1 ... 8:00 am on Fri, Oct. 2 (Schedule A)

Contact Mr. Sondgeroth (masondg@ilstu.edu) if you have additional questions.

Thursday, September 24

Geometry - We began our work in Sec. 2.6, trying to answer the question "What do I know if ..." and attempting to provide reasons for the conclusions we drew.

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 2.6 - What do I know if ... Pt 2 worksheet that was distributed in class today.


Modern Math - We complete the Ch. 13 Test in class today.  We spent the remainder of the hour logging onto our online textbook for the first time this year.

HW for Friday - Read Sec. 9.1.  Complete the Ch. 9 pre-test and the Sec. 9.1 HW as assigned on the online text.

Wednesday, September 23

7:00 / 8:00 - Geometry - We spent the hour working on the Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 Quiz.  A majority of the students did not complete the assessment in the time allotted.  Students will be given 20 minutes during class to complete their quiz.

No HW for Thursday.


12:00 / 1:00 - Geometry - We spent the hour completing the Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 Quiz.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Take Home portion of the quiz that was distributed in class today.  This portion will be collected at the start of class on Thursday.


Modern Math - We spent the hour working in the Ch. 13 Test.  Students will be afforded additional time during class tomorrow to complete this assessment.

No HW for Thursday.

Tuesday, September 22

Geometry - We continued to review Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.

HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 103  #1-18

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 Quiz in class on Wednesday.

Modern Math - We reviewed the Ch. 13 Practice Test in preparation for tomorrow's test.

No HW for Wednesday.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 13 Test in class on Wednesday.

Monday, September 22

Mr. Sondgeroth will not be in school today.

Geometry - Students spent the hour beginning their preparations for Wednesday;s quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 2,.3 - Matrix logic Pt 3 worksheet that was distributed in class today.  In addition, complete pgs. 130 - 132  #5-7, #11-13, #15-23, #31-34 and #35-42.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 in class on Wednesday, September 23.


Modern Math - Students spent the preparing for Wednesday's test covering Ch. 13.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Ch. 13 Practice Test that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 13 Test in class on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Friday, September 18

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the applications of deductive reasoning, focusing on equation solving (Sec. 2.5), syllogisms, and matrix logic (Sec. 2.3).

HW for Monday - Complete the Matrix logic worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 2.1 - 2.5 in class on Wednesday, September 23.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of the applications of similarity, focusing on gnomons (Sec. 13.3).

HW for Monday - Complete the gnomon packet that was distributed in class today.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 13 Test in class on Wednesday, September 23.

Thursday, September 17

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

Geometry - We began our discussion of deductive reasoning, focusing on the Law of Syllogism and the Law of Detachment (Sec. 2.3).

HW for Friday - Complete the Sec. 2.2 - Syllogisms worksheet that was distributed in class today.  Additionally, complete pgs 91 - 92  #1-13 in the textbook.

Extra Algebra Help:  Download and complete this worksheet if you think you need additional assistance on solving simple linear equations.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of gnomons in Sec. 13.3.

HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 407 - 408 #41, #42, #46 and #51 in the Ch. 13 HW packet.

Wednesday, September 16

Geometry - We focused on some of the basic properties of algebra (Sec. 2.5)

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 2.5 - Algebra Properties and the Solving One-Variable Equations worksheets that were distributed in class today.

Note:  I omitted one important property from our discussion today ... the Substitution Property.  This property tells us that if two quantities are equal then we can always replace (or substitute) one for the other anywhere in the equation.  
EX:  If b = 3 and a + b = 10, the a + 3 = 10.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of the relationship between gnomons and similar figures (Sec. 13.3).

HW for Thursday - Complete the Gnomon Packet that was distributed in class today.

Tuesday, September 15

Geometry - We continued our discussion of conditional statements, incorporating Venn diagrams (Sec. 2.2).

HW for Wednesday - Complete the FRONT side of the Sec. 2.2 - Venn Diagram wksht that was distributed in class.  Do NOT complete Sec. 3!  Additionally, complete pgs. 85 - 87  #30-36, #38-48, and #50-55.


Modern Math - We spent time in class reviewing similarity and its relation to dilations.

HW for Wednesday -  Complete the worksheets reviewing similarity and dilations that were distributed in class today.

Monday, September 14

Mr. Sondgeroth will not be in class today.  Please sit in the seats you have been sitting in the past two weeks to make it easier for my sub to take attendance.

Geometry - We continued our discussion of conditional statements (Sec. 2.2), focusing on creating the converse, inverse, and contrapositive. 

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Sec. 2.2 Worksheet that was distributed in class today.  In the textbook, complete pgs. 84 - 86  #1-12, #24-29, #48.

Note:  Answer keys for both Ch. 2 Worksheets will be posted here after 2:00 pm Monday afternoon.
     Sec. 2.2 - Conditionals Pt. 1
     Sec. 2.2 - Conditionals Pt. 2


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Sec. 13.2, focusing on the relationship between the Golden Ratio and Fibonacci's sequence.

HW for Tuesday - Complete pgs. 406 - 407  #25, #28-30, and #33-36 in the Ch. 13 HW packet.

Friday, September 11

Geometry - We continued our discussion of patterns and their formulas (Sec. 2.1).  We briefly discussed conditional statements (Sec. 2.2).

HW for Monday -  Read Sec. 2.2, focusing on the terms conditional, hypothesis, conclusion, converse, and biconditional.  Additionally, complete the Sec. 2.2 - Conditionals Pt. 1 worksheet.


Modern Math -  We concluded our discussion of Fibonacci numbers (Sec. 13.1)

HW for Monday - No HW for Monday

Thursday, September 10

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 1 Test in class and then discussed Sec. 2.1, focusing on recursive and explicit formulas for arithmetic and geometric sequences.

HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 77 - 79  #2-12, #14-16, #24-27, #37-39


Modern Math - We completed our discussion of Sec. 13.1, focusing on the formulas used to calculate terms of the Fibonacci Sequence and its application.

HW for Friday - Nothing new ... #1-24 on pgs. 405 - 406 will be checked for completeness.

Wednesday, September 9

Geometry - We spent the hour working on the Ch. 1 Test.  Students will be afforded an extra 20 minutes at the start of class on Thursday to complete this assessment.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 2.1 - Patterns worksheet that was distributed in class today.


Modern Math - We returned/reviewed the Ch. 1 Test and completed a HW quiz covering arithmetic and geometric sequences.

HW for Thursday - Nothing new ... make sure you have read Sec. 13.1 and completed pgs. 405 - 406  #1 - 24.

Tuesday, September 8

Geometry - We completed our review of Ch. 1 in preparation for tomorrow's chapter test.

HW for Wednesday - Prepare for tomorrow's Ch. 1 Test.


Modern Math - We began our discussion of Sec. 13.1, focusing on Fibonacci's sequence.

HW for Wednesday - Complete pg. 406  #15-24 in the Ch. 13 HW packet.

Monday, September 7

NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

Friday, September 4

Geometry - We completed our Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 Quiz in class today.

HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 64  #1-14, #19-21


Modern Math - We completed our Ch. 11 Test in class today and began our review of Ch. 13, focusing on Fibonacci's Sequence (Sec. 13.1).

HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 13.1 (pgs. 388 - 393) and complete #1 - 14 on pg. 405 of the Ch. 13 HW packet.

Thursday, September 3

Geometry - We reviewed Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz covering angles and angle pairs.  We completed the Sec. 1.3 and Sec. 1.4 review worksheets in class.

HW for Friday - Complete pg. 33  #34-46 and pgs. 61 - 62  #16-24

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 in class tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 4).  We will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class on Wednesday, Sept. 9.


Modern Math - We completed our Ch. 11 Test in class today.

HW for Friday - NONE

Wednesday, September 2

Geometry - We continued our discussion of angles, focusing on various pairs of angles (Sec. 1.4).

HW for Thursday -  Complete pgs. 31 - 33  #1-13, #22-25, #32

Assessment Alert:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 1.3 - 1.4 in class on Friday, September 4.  We will complete the Ch. 1 Test in class on Wednesday, September 9.


Modern Math - We completed our in-class review of Ch. 11.

HW for Thursday - Prepare for the Ch. 11 Test.

Assessment Alert:  We will complete the Ch. 11 Test in class on Thursday, September 3.

Tuesday, September 1

Geometry - We completed our Sec. 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 Quiz in class today and began our discussion of angles (Sec. 1.3 - 1.4).

HW for Wednesday - Complete pgs. 24 - 24  #1-8, #19-24, #32, #34-37, #41-45


Modern Math - We completed a Ch. 11 Practice Test in class today.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Ch. 11 Practice Test that was distributed in class today.

Monday, August 31

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

HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 1.3 and use this Guided Notes worksheet to organize your reading.


Modern Math - We continued our review of Ch. 11.

HW for Tuesday - Complete the Guided Discovery activity that was distributed in class today.

Friday, August 28

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the coordinate plane, focusing on methods for calculating the distance between two points (Sec. 1.6).

HW for Monday - Complete the Sec. 1.6 Review worksheet that was distributed in class today.  Additionally, complete pgs 47 - 49  #8-10, #23-27, #34-37 and pgs. 60-63  #4-15, #32-37

Note:  Click here for the answer key for the Sec. 1.6 Review worksheet distributed in class today.

ASSESSMENT ALERT:  We will complete a quiz covering Sec. 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6 in class on Monday, August 31.  Students will NOT be allowed to use notes, etc. on this assessment.  They are encouraged to use a calculator (not their cell phone or computer).


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of symmetry, focusing on the patterns displayed in "borders" and "wallpaper" (Sec. 11.8).

HW for Monday - Complete pgs. 352 - 353  #59-71 in the Ch. 11 HW packet

Assessment Alert:  We are tentatively schedule to take the Chapter 11 Test in class on Thursday, September 3.  Students will be allowed to use their Ch. 11 note packet to assist with the completion of this assessment.

Thursday, August 27

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the coordinate plane, focusing on finding the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment (Sec. 1.6).

HW for Friday - Download and complete the Sec. 1.6 - Distance in the Coordinate Plane wksht.  Additionally, complete pgs. 47 - 48  #1-5 and # 12-15.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of transformations, focusing on various types of symmetry (Sec. 11.6).

HW for Friday - Read Sec. 11.7 and complete pgs. 351 - 352  #51-58 in the Ch. 11 HW packet.

Wednesday, August 26

Geometry - We continued our introduction to Geometry, reviewing general content from Sec. 1.2.

HW for Thursday - Complete the Sec. 1.1 Reading Strategies worksheet and the Sec. 1.6 - Notes worksheet.


Modern Math - We continued our discussions of transformations, focusing on translations and glide reflections (11.4 - 11.5).

HW for Thursday -  Read Sec. 11.6 - Symmetry.  Complete #39 - 50 in the Ch. 11 HW packet.

Tuesday, August 25

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 1.2, focusing on the Segment Addition Postulate.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the Sec. 1.2 Review Packet and pgs. 17 - 19  #11-18, #36-41.


Modern Math - We completed our review of the HW for rotations (Sec. 11.3).

HW for Wednesday - Make sure that you have completed all HW problems in Ch. 11 thru #38.

Monday, August 24

Geometry - We continued our introduction to Geometry, focusing on terms and conjectures related to segments (Sec. 1.2).

HW for Tuesday - Same assignment as Friday ... Complete pgs. 17 - 18  #1-10, #20-26, #28-30


Modern Math - We reviewed our basic transformations (Sec. 11.2 - 11.4) and introduced glide reflections ( Sec. 11.5).

HW for Tuesday - Read Sec. 11.5 and complete pgs. 349 - 350  #29-38.  If you have not already done so, please complete pgs. 345 - 348  #1-20.

Friday, August 21

Geometry - We continued our introduction to Geometry, taking a closer look at segments (Sec. 1.2).

HW for Monday - Read Sec. 1.2 and complete pgs. 17-18  #1-10, #20-26, and #28-30.  In addition, if you have not already done so, please complete pg. 10  #25-34.


Modern Math - We continued our discussion of transformations, reviewing the algebra skills necessary to complete reflections (Sec. 11.2).

HW for Monday -

Thursday, August 20

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on some of the basic rules (conjectures, postulates, theorems) that govern Euclidean Geometry.

HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 9 - 11  #19-21, #23-34, #36, #38-41

Modern Math - We began our discussion of transformations involving rigid motions, focusing on reflections, rotations, and translations (Sec. 11.1 - 11.4).

HW for Friday - Complete pgs. 345 - 348  #1 - 20

Wednesday, August 19

Geometry - We began our discussion of Sec. 1.1, focusing on the basic terms of Geometry.  We organized our discussion using a Guided Notes Worksheet.

HW for Thursday - Complete pg 9  #7 - 17


Modern Math - We spent the hour reviewing the U-High Algebra Assessment that was completed in class yesterday.

HW for Thursday - NONE

Tuesday, August 18

Geometry - We completed on Online Textbook Search in class today.  Began working on an Exploring Sketchpad worksheet.  This worksheet will serve as our HW for Wednesday.

Modern Math - We completed the U-High Algebra Assessment in class today.  No HW for Wednesday.

Monday, August 17

Geometry - We completed a Student Information Sheet and had a brief discussion of expectation for the upcoming year.

Modern Math - We completed a Student Information Sheet and had a brief discussion of expectation for the upcoming year.

Welcome to the 2015-16 School Year!!!!!

Check this blog daily for the most up-to-date information regarding Mr. Sondgeroth's Modern Math and Geometry classes.

Monday, May 18

Geometry - We completed our Ch. 11 Test in class today and continued preparations for both the group and individual finals.

HW for Tuesday - Prepare for the Group Exam to be completed in class on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20.

Notes:  See the link above - Geometry Final Exam Info - for more information on the group final, the individual final, and the topics to be covered.

Friday, May 15

Geometry - We completed the Ch. 11 Test in class.  If students did not complete the test, they will be given time in class on Monday to do so.

HW for Monday - No new assignment.

Notes:  Group Final Exam - Students will work in groups of 4-5 students during class on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, to complete a 75-question, short answer assessment.  By the end of class on Monday, each student should find a "partner" who is willing to work with them on the group final and submit these names to Mr. Sondgeroth.  He will then take these pairs and create the final groups.

Thursday, May 14

Geometry - We completed our review of Ch. 11 in advance of tomorrow's Ch. 11 Test (Sec. 11.1 - 11.6).

HW for Friday - No new HW ... please prepare for tomorrow;'s summative assessment.

Notes:  Students will be allowed to use ONE page of notes (front and back) to assist them in completion of the Ch. 11. Test.  

Wednesday, May 13

It's CLASS Night!!!!!

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 11.6, focusing on the formulas for calculating DISTANCES along intersection secants and/or tangents.

HW for Thursday - Complete the two worksheets (11.5 and 11.6) that were distributed in class today.

Note:  We will complete the Ch. 11 Test (Sec. 11.1 - 11.6) in class on Friday, May 15.

End of year calendar

Monday, May 11 – Discuss Sec. 11.5

Tuesday, May 12 - Discuss Sec. 11.6

Wednesday, May 13 – Review Ch. 11 - Class Night

Thursday, May 13 – Review Ch. 11 - Review Session in Rm 216 from 2:15 - 3:45 pm

Friday, May 14 – Ch. 11 Test

Monday, May 18 – Review and Retakes

Tuesday, May 19 – Group Finals – Day #1

Wednesday, May 20 – Group Finals – Day #2

Thursday, May 21 – Review - After School Review Session from 2:15 - 3:45 in Rm. 216

Friday, May 22 – Individual Final Exam – Even Hours

Monday, May 25 – No School – Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26 – Individual Final Exam – Odd Hours

Wednesday, May 27 – Teacher Institute – Grades Due at 4:00 pm

Tuesday, May 12

Geometry - We discussed the relationship of intersecting chords and secants in a circle (Sec. 11.6).

HW for Wednesday - In the textbook, complete 795 - 798  #2-4, #6-10, #22-25, and #33-35.

Notes:  Attention 7:00 section ... I failed to record your scores on the 11.4 Quick Quiz that I returned Monday morning.  Please bring these formative assessments back to class with you tomorrow so I can post your score.

Monday, May 11

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of Sec. 11.5, developing formulas for calculating the measures of interior and exterior angles in a circle.

HW for Tuesday - In the textbook, complete pgs. 786 - 789  #1-10, #12-15, #31-33, #39, and #42-44.

Notes:  Attention 8:00 section ... I failed to record your scores on the 11.4 Quick Quiz that I returned this morning.  Please bring these formative assessments back to class with you tomorrow so I can post your scores.

Friday, May 8

Geometry - We continued our discussion of angles in a circle focusing on INTERIOR and EXTERIOR angles of a circle (Sec. 11.5).

This GSP sketch will explore the relationship surrounding interior and exterior angles of a circle.

Please read Sec. 11.5 and complete this chart.

Complete this worksheet as your HW for Monday.

This worksheet will summarize the four types of angles in a circle that we have discussed in Ch. 11.

Thursday, May 7

Geometry - We completed our discussion of Sec. 11.4, focusing on theorems involving inscribed angles.

HW for Friday - In the textbook, complete this worksheet.

Wednesday, May 6

Geometry - We continued our discussion of angles in a circle, formalizing a couple of theorems involving angles inscribed in a circle (Sec. 11.4).

HW for Thursday - Complete the two worksheets distributed in class today.

Tuesday, May 5

Geometry - We continued our discussion of angles in a circle, focusing on inscribed angles (Sec. 11.4).

HW for Tuesday - In the textbook, complete pg. 776  #1-8 and #12-15.

Monday, May 4

Geometry - We continued our discussion of arc lengths and sector areas (Sec. 11.3).

HW for Tuesday - In the textbook, complete pg. 771  #1-14.

Friday, May 1

Happy May Day!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our discussion involving circles, focusing on calculating the length of an arc and the area of a sector (Sec. 11.3).

HW for Monday - In the textbook, complete pgs. 767 - 768  #2-5, #9-11, #16-17, and #23-28.

Notes:  Unless you have spoken to me face-to-face and made special arrangements, ALL Ch. 10 Tests should be completed by the end of the day TODAY.  These tests will be graded over the weekend and returned to students in class on Monday.

Thursday, April 30

Geometry - We continued our discussion of arc of a circle (Sec. 11.2).

HW for Friday - In the textbook, complete pgs 760 - 762  #1-14, #17-18, #33-35, and #37-38.

Notes:  Students have until the end of the day TODAY to complete the Ch. 10 Test!!!!!

Wednesday, April 29

Geometry - We continued our discussion of Sec. 11.1, focusing on secants, tangents, and circles.

HW for Thursday - In the textbook, complete pgs. 751 - 754  #1, #4-7, #26-27, #31, #38-40.

Note #1:  Students were afforded additional time to work on their Ch. 10 Test.  These summative assessments must be completed by the end of the day on THURSDAY, April 30.

Note #2:  We will once again employ the "Do your HW, get some help" policy in Ch. 11.  That is, if a student completes all HW assignments in Ch. 11 PRIOR to that specific assessment, he/she will be allowed to use a note sheet (provided by Mr. Sondgeroth) on that assessment.

Tuesday, April 28

Geometry - We worked on the Ch. 10 Test in class today.  Students will be afforded an additional 20-30 minutes in class tomorrow to complete the assessment AFTER a brief lesson.

HW for Wednesday - Complete Section 6 form the worksheet packet that was distributed in class yesterday.

Monday, April 27

Geometry - We began our discussion of Ch. 11, reviewing our prior knowledge relating to circles and beginning our discussion of chords (Sec. 11.1).

HW for WEDNESDAY - Complete Section 6 in the worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  We will complete the Ch. 10 Test in class on TUESDAY, April 28.  Additionally, Mr. Sondgeroth will host a review session after school TODAY - Monday, April 27 - from 2:15 - 3:45 in Rm. 216.

Friday, April 24

Geometry - We continued our review for the Ch. 10 Test.  No new HW for Monday.

Notes:  Due to Mr. Sondgeroth's absence on Friday, we will postpone the Ch. 10 Test until TUESDAY, April 28.  Additionally, Mr. Sondgeroth will host a review session after school on Monday, April 27 from 2:15 - 3:45 in Rm. 216.

Thursday, April 23

Geometry - We began our review for the Ch. 10 Test, which has been delayed until Monday, April 27.

HW for Friday - In the textbook, complete pgs. 730 - 733  #3-8, #11-16, #19-21, #23-24, #26-32, #35-39, #42.

Note:  "Let's Make a Deal" for the Ch. 10 Test ... If a student completes ALL HW assignments between now and Monday, I will provide them with a formula sheet to use on the test.  Students who do NOT complete the HW will NOT be allowed to use this sheet to complete their assessment.

Wednesday, April 22

Geometry - We completed our Sec. 10.4 - 10.7 Quiz in class today.  Additionally, we applied our new understanding of volume to problems involving DENSITY.

For a better understanding of density and how it is calculated, watch these videos:
- Density (by Bozeman Science)
- Mass vs Density (by Flinn Scientific)
- What is Density? (by The Science Classroom)
- 5 Facts about Density
- Density: Thinking about Sinking and Floating

HW for Thursday:  Be sure you have completed the textbook assignment from Sec. 10.8 covering spheres.  Additionally, complete the 2nd Density Wksht that was distributed in class today.

Note:  "Let's Make a Deal" for the Ch. 10 Test ... If a student completes ALL HW assignments between now and Monday, I will provide them with a formula sheet to use on the test.  Students who do NOT complete the HW will NOT be allowed to use this sheet to complete their assessment.

Tuesday, April 21

Geometry - We began our quiz covering Sec. 10.4 - 10.7, using the area and volume formulas for prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and cones.  Since many of the students did not complete the assessment today, they will be given time at the start of the hour on Wednesday to complete their assessment.

HW for Wednesday - Same as was assigned on Monday ... In the textbook, complete pgs. pgs. 718 - 719  #1-9, #11-12, #24-26, and #28.

Monday, April 20

Geometry - We discussed the formulas for finding surface area and volume of a sphere (10.8).

HW for TUESDAY - In the textbook, complete pg. 725  #1-14.  This assignment will be a good review of the types of questions you will see on TOMORROW's quiz covering Sec. 104 - 10.7.

HW for Wednesday - In the textbook, complete pgs. pgs. 718 - 719  #1-9, #11-12, #24-26, and #28.

Friday, April 17

Geometry - We introduced the formula for the volume of a pyramid and cone (Sec. 10.7).

HW for Monday - In the textbook, complete pgs. 709 - 711  #1-4, #8-9, #11-12, #17-18, and #32-34.

Notes:  We are tentatively scheduled to take a quiz covering Sec. 10.4 - 10.8 on Tuesday, April 21, and a Test covering all of Ch. 10 on Friday, April 24.

Thursday, April 17

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the surface area of pyramids and cones (Sec. 10.5).

HW for Friday - In the textbook, complete pgs. 693 - 694  #10-11, #13-17, #29-30.

Notes:  We are tentatively scheduled to take a quiz covering Sec. 10.4 - 10.8 on Tuesday, April 21, and a Test covering all of Ch. 10 on Friday, April 24.

Wednesday, April 15

Geometry - We continued our discussion of surface area of 3-D figures, focusing on the lateral area and total area of pyramids and cones (Sec. 10.5).

HW for Thursday:  In the textbook, complete pgs. 693 - 695  #1-8, #21, and #28.

Notes:  We are tentatively scheduled to take a quiz covering Sec. 10.4 - 10.8 on Tuesday, April 21, and a Test covering all of Ch. 10 on Friday, April 24.

Tuesday, April 14

Geometry - We discussed the formula for calculating the volume prisms and cylinders (Sec. 10.6).

HW for Wednesday - In the text, complete pgs. 701 - 702  #1-4, #6-8, #10-13, and #15-16.

Notes:  We are tentatively scheduled to take a quiz covering Sec. 10.4 - 10.8 on Tuesday, April 21, and a Test covering all of Ch. 10 on Friday, April 24.

Monday, April 13

Geometry - We discussed methods for calculating the lateral area and total surface area of prisms and cylinders (Sec. 10.4).

HW for Tuesday - In the textbook, complete pgs. 684 - 685  #1-10 and #13-18.

Notes:  We are tentatively scheduled to take a quiz covering Sec. 10.4 - 10.8 on Tuesday, April 21, and a Test covering all of Ch. 10 on Friday, April 24.

Friday, April 10

Geometry - Mr. Sondgeroth is now teaching all sections of regular Geometry.

The 12:00 and 1:00 sections completed their Sec. 10.1 - 10.3 Quiz in class today.  The 7:00 and 8:00 sections were given the hour to catch up on make-up work for Mr. Vrana.

HW for Monday - NONE

Thursday, April 9

Geometry -  The 7:00 and 8:00 sections completed a quiz covering Sec. 10.1 - 10.3 in class today. April 9.  The 12:00 and 1:00 sections will complete this assessment in class TOMORROW -  Friday, April 10.

HW for Friday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. Vrana's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - No new HW assignment; prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

Notes:  Mr. Vrana's last day of teaching in the 7:00 and 8:00 sections will be Friday, April 10.  Beginning Monday, April 13, Mr. Sondgeroth will be teaching ALL sections of regular Geometry.

Wednesday, April 8

Geometry - We spent the hour reviewing for the Sec. 10.1 - 10.3 Quiz to be completed in class later this week.

HW for Tuesday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. Vrana's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the following problems to assist our review:
* pgs 658 - 659  #28-36 and #39-44
* pgs 666 - 667  #27-33 and #35-36
* pgs 675 - 677  #29-33 and #56-59
* pg  679  #1-10 and #16-19

Notes:  The 7:00 and 8:00 sections will take a quiz covering Sec. 10.1 - 10.3 on Thursday, April 9.  The 12:00 and 1:00 sections will complete this assessment in class on Friday, April 10.  Additionally, Mr. Vrana's last day of teaching in the 7:00 and 8:00 sections will be Friday, April 10.  Beginning Monday, April 13, Mr. Sondgeroth will be teaching ALL sections of regular Geometry.

Tuesday, April 7

Geometry - We continued our discussion of 3-dimensional figures, focusing on isometric, orthographic and net drawings.

HW for Tuesday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. Vrana's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - No new assignment for Wednesday

Notes:  The 7:00 and 8:00 sections will take a quiz covering Sec. 10.1 - 10.3 on Thursday, April 9.  The 12:00 and 1:00 sections will complete this assessment in class on Friday, April 10.

Monday, April 6

No School!!!!!

Reminder to Sondgeroth's 12:00 and 1:00 classes ... complete the isometric drawing packet that was distributed in class last Thursday.

Be prepared to take a quick quiz in class tomorrow ... 7:00 / 8:00 - Sec. 10.2 ... 12:00 / 1:00 - Sec. 10.1 / Sec. 10.3.

Friday, April 3

No School!!!!!

Reminder to Sondgeroth's 12:00 and 1:00 classes ... complete the isometric drawing packet that was distributed in class on Thursday.

Thursday, April 2

Geometry -

Wednesday, April 1

Geometry -

Tuesday, March 31

Geometry -

Monday, March 30

Geometry - We worked to complete the Ch. 9 Test in class today.  Not everyone was able to finish due to the shortened class periods, so extra time will be allotted in class on Tuesday or Wednesday.

HW for Tuesday:

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - No new assignment for Tuesday

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Read Sec. 10.1 and complete pgs. 657 - 658  #5-10, #13-15, and #28-33.

Friday, March 27

Geometry - We completed our review in preparation for the Ch. 9 Test, which we will complete in class on Monday, March 30.

HW for Monday:

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Complete the following problems in the textbook:
... Pg. 593 #1, 3, 4, 7, 19
... Pg. 603 #6, 10, 11, 26, 29
... Pg. 609 #2-5, 17
... Pg. 619 #1-2
... Pg. 625 #3-6
... Pg. 634 #27-30

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - No new HW ... study for Monday's Ch. 9 Test.

Notes:  Mr. Sondgeroth will hold a review session after school on Friday, March 27, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm in Rm. 216 and from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Rm. 208.

Thursday, March 27

Wednesday, March 25

Geometry - We discussed Geometric Probability (Sec. 9.6) in class today.  Click here for more information on this topic.

HW for Wednesday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete pg. 644  #1-11, #15-28 and pgs. 640 - 641  #10-12, #15-20.

Notes:  All sections (7, 8, 12, and 1) will take the Ch. 9 Test in class on Friday, March 27.  

Tuesday, March 24

Geometry - We completed the 9.1 - 9.3 Quiz in class today.

HW for Wednesday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - No new HW for Wednesday

Monday, March 23

Geometry - We continued our discussion of area, focusing on different ways to calculate area in the coordinate plane (Sec. 9.4).

HW for Monday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the worksheet(s) that were distributed in class. Use this sketch to help you understand the concept.

Note:  In the 12:00 and 1:00 classes, we will complete a quiz covering Sec. 9.1 - 9.3 (basic area) in class TOMORROW - Tuesday, March 24.  On Friday, March 27 ALL sections will complete the Ch. 9 Test in class.

Friday, March 20

Geometry - We concluded our review of basic area, focusing on regular polygons and composite figures (Sec. 9.2 - 9.3).

HW for Monday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete pg. 615  #6-12.  Additionally, please complete THIS WORKSHEET that investigates one method for finding the area of figures using a square grid.

Thursday, March 19

Geometry - We continued our discussion of of formulas used to calculate area, focusing in on regular polygons (Sec. 9.2).

HW for Friday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - NO NEW HW.  Please make sure that you have completed the 2nd half of Wednesday's assignment: pgs. 609 - 610  #2-5, #9-12, #16-20.

Wednesday, March 18

Geometry - We continued our review of basic area formulas (rhombus, kite, circle).

HW for Thursday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete pgs. 603-604  #14-17, #22-25, #30-31 (all dealing w/ regular polygons) and pgs. 609 - 610  #2-5, #9-12, #16-20.

Note:  Students who wish to retake portions of the first part of the Ch. 6 Test should contact Mr. Sondgeroth via e-mail (masondg@ilstu.edu) by 4:00 on WEDNESDAY to make appropriate arrangements.

Tuesday, March 17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our review of basic area formulas (parallelogram and trapezoid) and developed the circumference and area formulas for a circle (Sec. 9.2).  In addition, we completed the 2nd portion of the Ch. 6 Test.

HW for Wednesday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete pgs. 603-604  #1-5, #14-17 (difficult), #22-25, #30-31 (difficult), #34-37.

Note:  Students who wish to retake portions of the first part of the Ch. 6 Test should contact Mr. Sondgeroth via e-mail (masondg@ilstu.edu) to make appropriate arrangements.

Monday, March 16

Welcome Back!!!!!

Geometry - We reviewed some of our basic area forumlas (rectangle, square, triangle) and developed the area formula for a regular polygon. (Sec. 9.2).  In the 12:00 and 1:00 sections, we completed our Ch. 6 Test.

HW for Tuesday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - No new HW ... prepare to complete the 2nd portion of your Ch. 6 Test in class tomorrow.

Note:  Students who wish to retake portions of the first part of the Ch. 6 Test should contact Mr. Sondgeroth via e-mail (masondg@ilstu.edu) to make appropriate arrangements.

Friday, March 6

I hope every one has a safe and relaxing SPRING BREAK!!!!!

Geometry - In 7:00 and 8:00, we reviewed the formulas for calculating area of basic figures.  In 12:00 and 1:00, we completed the Ch. 6 Test in class.

HW for MONDAY, March 16:

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - Complete pgs. 593+  #1-5, #7-8, #10, #16, #19-22, #23-32.

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the Sec. 9.1 packet that was distributed in class yesterday.

Thursday, March 5

Geometry - We began our discussion of area, focusing on formulas for calculating the are of basic quadrilaterals (Sec. 9.1).

HW for Friday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Continue preparations for tomorrow's Ch. 6 Test.

Notes:  Mr. Sondgeroth made the following assignment due on MONDAY, March 16:
- Review this GSP sketch, which explores the formulas for calculating area in basic figures
- While reviewing the sketch, complete this worksheet as review of Sec. 9.1

Wednesday, March 4

Geometry - In 7:00 and 8:00, we completed the Ch. 6 Test in class today.  In 12:00 and 1:00, we completed a Ch. 6 PRACTICE Test in class today.

HW for Thursday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - In the text book, review Sec. 1.5 and complete pgs. 38 - 40  #3, #10, #17, #21, #27, #28, #32, #35, and #39.

Notes:  Mr. Sondgeroth will host a review session after school (3:00 - 4:00) in Rm. 208.  The 12:00 and 1:00 classes will take their Ch. 6 Test during class on Friday, March 6.

Tuesday, March 3

SNOW DAY!!!!

Geometry -

7:00 and 8:00 - Ch. 6 Test postponed until Wednesday, March 5.

12:00 and 1:00 - Ch. 6 Test postponed indefinitely.

Monday, March 2

Geometry - In the 12:00 and 1:00 sections, we continued our discussion of parallelograms (Sec. 6.3).  In the 7:00 and 8:00 sections, we reviewed for our Ch. 6 test.

HW for Tuesday:
- 7:00/8:00 - Prepare for tomorrow's Ch. 6 Test.  We suggest that you complete the online interactive practice quizzes for each section of Ch. 6.
- 12:00/1:00 - No HW.  We will take our Ch. 6 Test in class on Wednesday, March 4.

Notes:  Mr. Sondgeroth will host a review session after school (3:00 - 4:00) in Rm. 208.

Friday, February 27

Geometry - We worked on proving when parallelograms can be rectangles or rhombi.

HW for Monday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  We will take our Ch. 6 test next week ... 7:00 and 8:00 will take the test on Tuesday, March 3, and 12:00 and 1:00 will take the test on Wednesday, March 4.

Thursday, February 26

Geometry - We completed a quiz today covering the properties of quadrilaterals that we discussed in Ch. 6.

HW for Friday - 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class YESTERDAY.

Wednesday, February 25

Geometry - We concluded our discussion of the properties of parallelograms, rectangles, rhombi, squares, trapezoids, isosceles trapezoids, and kites.  We will complete an semi-summative assessment in class tomorrow (Thursday, February 26) covering this material.

HW for Thursday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - No HW, other than to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

Notes:  We will take a quiz on Thursday, February 26, over material that we have covered to this point in Ch. 6 ... primarily the properties of polygons, parallelograms, rectangles, rhombi, squares, trapezoids, and kites.

Tuesday, February 24

Geometry - We spent the hour reviewing problems incorporating the properties of special quadrilaterals. (Sec. 9.2 - 9.6).

HW for Wednesday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the review worksheet packet that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  We will take a quiz on Thursday, February 26, over material that we have covered to this point in Ch. 6 ... primarily the properties of polygons, parallelograms, rectangles, rhombi, squares, trapezoids, and kites.

Monday, February 23

Geometry - We concluded our discussions of the properties of quadrilaterals (Sec. 6.2, 6.4, 6.5).

HW for Tuesday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the Geometry - Proofs worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  We will take a quiz on Tuesday, February 24, over material that we have covered to this point in Ch. 6 ... primarily the properties of polygons, parallelograms, rectangles, rhombi, squares, trapezoids, and kites.

Friday, February 20

Geometry - We continued our discussion of special quadrilaterals, focusing on the properties of rhombi, squares, trapezoids, and isosceles trapezoids.  On Monday, we will cover the properties of a kite and review for Tuesday's quiz covering the properties of quadrilaterals.

HW for Monday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the properties review worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Thursday, February 19

Geometry - We discussed the properties of a parallelogram.

HW for Friday:
- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete pgs. 412 - 414  #1-5, #18-32, #35, #38, #40-43

Wednesday, February 18

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the properties of "special" quadrilaterals, proving several properties for parallelograms (Sec. 6.2).

HW for Thursday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the Proving Properties of Parallelograms worksheet that was assigned in class today.  Use this sketch to assist you.  Complete pg 395 - 396  #1-13, 26-29, and 32-43. 

Tuesday, February 17

Geometry - We continued our discussion of polygons, focusing on the definitions of various quadrilaterals and beginning our exploration of the properties of a parallelogram (Sec. 6.2).

HW for Wednesday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the Quadrilaterals Properties worksheet that was assigned in class today.  Use this sketch to complete the worksheet.

Sec. 5.1 - 5.3 Quiz Retake

The Sec. 5.1 - 5.3 Quizzes were returned in class today.  Several students may want to retake this semi-summative assessment.  Guidelines for retake are as follows:

1)  To be eligible for a retake, students must provide evidence that they spent sufficient time relearning the material.  Possible relearning activities include (but are not limited to):

- completing HW assignments from Sec. 5.1 - 5.3 (and 6.1) that were not done previously

     evidence - bring all completed assignments with you to the retake

- completing section quizzes in the online for Sec. 5.1 - 5.3 and 6.1

     evidence - print screen shots of the results from your completed quizzes

- meeting with a tutor to review the material covered in class

     evidence - tutor's signature on worksheets/notes that were reviewed

2)  All retakes must be completed on Friday, February 20, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.  Please e-mail Mr. Sondgeroth at masondg@ilstu.edu to schedule your retake.

3)  Students will be allowed ONE retake on this assessment.  Please prepare accordingly so you can make the most out of this opportunity.

Monday, February 16

NO SCHOOL TODAY in celebration of Presidents' Day!

Friday, February 13

Remember ... No School on Monday in celebration of Presidents' Day!

Geometry - We completed a quiz in class today covering Sec. 5.1 - 5.3 and the beginning of Ch. 6.

HW for Tuesday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the Definitions of Quadrilaterals worksheet that was distributed in class today.  Use this sketch to complete the worksheet.

Registration Update!!!!!

It was brought to my attention for the first time THIS MORNING that Career Cruising has a pre-requisite system in place that prevents any student currently enrolled in REGULAR Geometry from enrolling in Algebra II / Trig next year.

That being said, all students currently enrolled in my Geometry classes need to enroll for Algebra I for next year in order to get your registration form to print.  You can then bring the form to me for a signature, at which time I will change the class to Algebra II / Trig.  You will then take the form to your counselor, who will in turn change your course request in Career Cruising.

So ... if you want to take Algebra II / Trig next year, you must come and speak with me personally so I can approve the change on your registration form.

Thursday, February 12

Registration Update:  My recommendations for your 2015-16 math course have been entered into TeacherEase under the assignment "Math Recs."  Your suggested class will appear as a note in the assignment.  If you do not agree with the recommendation, please e-mail me (masondg@ilstu.edu) with your reasoning for wanting to take a different course.

Info I used to make the recommendations:
- 1st semester grade in Geometry
- Your score on the ALEKS assessment you completed last May
- Success in your Jr High math course

 Geometry - We continued our introduction to polygons, focusing on calculations of their interior and exterior angles (Sec. 6.1).

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete columns 2 and 3 of the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  We will complete a quiz on Friday, February 13, covering Sec. 5.1-5.3 and Sec. 6.1.

Wednesday, February 11

Geometry - We Began our discussion of polygons (Sec. 6.1)

HW for Thursday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete the first 4 columns of the worksheet that was distributed in class today.

Notes:  We will take a quiz on Friday covering Sec. 5.1 - 5.3 and Sec. 6.1.

Tuesday, February 10

Geometry - We began our discussion of polygons, focusing on developing a formula for the sum of its interior and exterior angles (Sec. 6.1).

HW for Wednesday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth -

Notes:  Groundhogs aren't the only mammals seeing shadows in February!  It's shadow time here at U-High, as well.  If you have a shadow w/ you at 7:00 or 8:00, please sit at one of the empty tables with your shadow.  At 12:00 and 1:00, please trade seats with someone sitting at a table by themselves (w/ Harrison at 12:00 and either Josh or Caleb @ 1:00).  Hopefully, we won't have more than one shadow at 12:00.  If we do, it could be a very long winter   ; )

Monday, February 9

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the special segments of a triangle, focusing on the median and altitude (Sec. 5.3).  Students in Mr. Sondgeroth's afternoon classes should open this GSP file - medians / altitudes.

HW for Monday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - pgs. 317 - 318  #1-8, #21-25, #31-37.

Friday, February 6

I'm BAAAAAACK!!!!!

Geometry - We continued our discussion of the special segments of a triangle, focusing on the median and altitude (Sec. 5.3).  Students in Mr. Sondgeroth's afternoon classes should open ths GSP file - medians / altitudes.

HW for Monday -

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Finish Activity #5 and complete Activity #6 on the worksheet that was distributed today in class.

Thursday, February 5

I apologize for my absence today.  I plan to be back in school tomorrow.

Geometry - We continued our discussion of angle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors, looking at multiple segments in the same triangle (Sec. 5.2).  Students in Mr. Sondgeroth's afternoon classes should open this GSP file - ⊥ bisector / < bisector.

HW for Friday: 

- 7:00 / 8:00 - Mr. Vrana - view your assignment on Mr. V's HW page ... uhighgeometry.blogspot.com

- 12:00 / 1:00 - Mr. Sondgeroth - Complete pgs. 311 - 312  #1-6, #9-10, #12-15, #22-32

Note:  Please remember to bring your fully-charged laptop to class the remainder of the week.