12.19.2012

Wednesday Dec 19

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over the Chapter 4 test
2.  Went over the Group Final Exam
Group Final Answer Key

Alg 1-
1. Went over the Group Final Chapters 1-4
Group Final Answer Key (I apologize for how hideous this looks..)
2.  Handed-back the Chapter 5 Test
Chapter 5 Test Answer Key

12.18.2012

Tuesday Dec 18

All Classes-
1. Finished Group Finals
2.  Tomorrow will be a review day

12.17.2012

Monday Dec 17

All Classes-
1.  Started the Group Final
2.  We will finish tomorrow
3.  Wednesday will be a review day before your Individual Finals

Friday Dec 14

Acc Geo-
1. Finished the Chapter 4 Test

Alg 1-
1. Finished the Chapter 5 Test

12.13.2012

Thursday Dec 13

Acc Geo-
1. Started Chapter 4 Test
2. We will finish tomorrow

Alg 1-
1. Started Chapter 5 Test
2. We will finish tomorrow

12.12.2012

Wednesday Dec 12

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed the objectives that will be on the test tomorrow (see Chap 4 Objectives)
2.  Took a Practice Test & checked the answers
3.  Chapter 4 Test is tomorrow
4.  Extra Proof Practice: Worksheet and Answer Guide
HW Due tomorrow:

     4.6:  p.263 #8, 10, 11
     4.8:  p.277 #13-19 odds, 22-25, 28, 29, 33, 34, 40
     Review:  p.284 #1-11, 13-21 odds, 28-30

Alg 1-
1.  Went over 5.8 HW Questions
2.  Corrected the 5.1-5.4 Quiz
3.  Reviewed Direct Variation
4.  HW:  Practice Test *PLEASE IGNORE #7 & #15*
HW Due tomorrow:
     5.5 - p. 329 #11-31 odds, 37, 41-43
     5.6 - Practice 6-2 (worksheet)
     5.7 - p.345 #20-38 1st column
     5.8 - p.353 #9-47 odds
     Review- Practice Test Worksheet

12.11.2012

Tuesday Dec 11

Acc Geo-
1. Reviewed last night's HW
2. Went over QUIZ 4.1-4.5
3. HW: p.284 #1-11, 13-21 odds, 28-30

Alg 1-
1.  Finished 5.8 Notes - (focus on writing the equatios of parallel & perp lines)
2.  HW: p.353 #9-47 odds

12.10.2012

Monday Dec 10

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over all 3 proofs from the weekend HW assignment
2.  Took 4.8 Notes
HW: p.277 #13-19 odds,22-25,28,29,33,34,40
*CHAPTER 4 Test Thursday Dec 13*

Alg 1-
1.  Discussed the plan for Final Exams
2.  Went over 5.6 HW Quiz
3.  Discussed the 5.7 Challenge Problem from Friday
4.  Started 5.8 Notes on Parallel and Perp Lines (we will finish tomorrow)
*CHAPTER 5 Test Thursday & Friday*

12.07.2012

Friday Dec 7

Acc Geo-
1. Discussed the set-up of Final Exams
2. Finished 4.6 Notes on CPCTC
3. HW: p.263 #8, 10, 11 *hint: draw segment EG on #10

Alg 1-
1. Reviewed #1-4 from HW Worksheet
2. Finished 5.7 Notes
3.  Groups did Challenge Problem!
4.  p.345 #20-38 1st column

12.06.2012

Thursday Dec 6

*REMINDER: Tomorrow is Schedule A
Acc Geo-
1.  Turned in HW Assignments 4.1-4.5
2.  Took QUIZ 4.1-4.5
3.  Tomorrow we will discuss the semester exams and begin section 4.6

Alg 1-
1.  Took HW Quiz 5.6
2.  Started 5.7 Notes on Point-Slope Form
3.  HW: Practice B Worksheet #1-4

12.05.2012

Wednesday Dec 5

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed HW from last night (particularly #22 & 26)
2.  Went over the 4.1-4.5 objectives that will be on the quiz tomorrow.
3.  Started working on the Review Packet
     Answers Page 1
     Answers Page 2
     Answers Page 3
     Answers Page 4
4.  The following HW will be due tomorrow before the quiz:

     4.1 - p.219 #13-37 odds, 41, 42, 45
     4.2 - p.228 #15-23 odds, 28, 29-35 odds, 41
     4.3 - p.234 #13-19, 22, 23, 31-34
     4.4 - p.246 #9-23 odds, 28-31
     4.5 - p.257 #11-13, 16, 22, 26-29
     Review Packet

Alg 1
1.  Finished 5.6 Notes over Slope-Intercept Form
2.  Worked on Practice 6-2 (all) and 6-3 (#7, 8).  Finish for homework please!
3.  For the last 10 minutes, we went through the 5.4-5.5 HW quiz from yesterday

12.04.2012

Tuesday Dec 4

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed last night's HW (particularly #21)
2.  Started 4.5 Notes (only 7am got to the HL Theorem)  8am & 12pm will cover the HL Theorem next week.
3.  HW: p.257 #11-13, 16, 22, 26-29 (8am and 12pm) or p.257 #11-17, 22, 26-29 (7am)

Alg 1-
1.  Took HW Quiz 5.4-5.5
2.  Turned-in HW from the last Quiz
3.  Started 5.6 Notes on Slope-Intercept Form.
4.  HW: Finish #14-16 in the notes (graphing lines)

12.03.2012

Monday Dec 3

Acc Geo-
1.  Collected Tessellation Projects.  There will be a 10% grade deduction for each day the project is late.
2.  Completed 4.4 Notes (except proof #6)
3.  HW: p. 246 #9-23 odds, 28-31
4.  The Final Exam Study Guide was also handed-out.  It will be posted under the Acc Geo Docs & Files tab
*QUIZ 4.1-4.5 will be this Thursday December 6th*

Alg 1-
1.  Took 5.5 Notes on Direct Variation
2.  HW: p. 329 #11-31 odds, 37, 41-43
3.  Please also gather the following HW to turn-in tomorrow:

5.1 -  p.300 #15-41 odds, 51
5.2 -  p.306 #13-21 odds, 25-29 odds, 34-37, 40, 41
5.3 -  p.315 #13-20, 23, 27, 29-31
5.4 -  p. 324 #11-17, 21-23, 29-31
Review:
p.368 #4-20 & 28-32 (all evens)
p.333 #1-10

12.01.2012

Acc. Geo

Accelerated Geometry:

For those of you who were absent on Friday: the project has been extended to Monday.  Please continue to work on your tessellations over the weekend.  Thanks!

11.29.2012

More Tessellation Resources

Hello Accelerated Geometry!

Here is another video that might explain how to do rotational tessellation in GSP a little better than the original one I had posted.

In particular, the end of the clip explains how to fill your screen with the shape you are rotating.


11.28.2012

Wednesday Nov 28

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over yesterday's HW
2.  Went over yesterday's 4.1-4.2 HW Quiz
3.  Started the Tessellation Project
*Project is due Friday Nov 30th*

Alg 1-
1.  Went over last night's HW and HW Quiz 5.1-5.3
2.  Went over the first 6 Chapter 5 Objectives that we have covered so far
3.  HW: p.368 #4-20 and 28-32 (all evens)
*QUIZ 5.1-5.4 Friday*

11.27.2012

Acc Geo - Tessellation Resources

Download THIS FILE for tools to use in Sketchpad

Project Description

Below are links to video tutorials
Creating Tessellations by Hand:
     Tesselations using Translation
     Tessellations using Rotations
     Tessellations using Glide Reflection

Creating Tessellations using Sketchpad:
     Tessellations using Rotation
     Tessellations using Translation (part 1)
     Tessellations using Translation (part 2)


Tuesday Nov 27

Acc Geo-
1.  Took HW Quiz 4.1-4.2
2.  Finished 4.3 Notes
3.  p.234 #13-19, 22, 23, 31-34

Alg 1-
1.  Took HW Quiz 5.1-5.3
2.  Reviewed the HW from yesterday!
3.  Finished 5.4 Notes
4.  HW:5.4 - Practice B (online Textbook - Chapter 5- Additional Resources)

11.26.2012

Monday Nov 26

Acc Geo-
1. Reviewed HW from Break (specifically #19, 21, and 28)
2.  Finished 4.2 Notes on the 3rd Angles Theorem
3.  Started 4.3 Notes on Proving Triangle Congruence

Alg 1-
1.  Review Packet 5.1-5.3
2.  Started 5.4 Notes on the Slope Formula
3.  HW:  p.324 #11-17, 21-23, 29-31
*Reminder: QUIZ 5.1-5.5 on Friday*

11.20.2012

Tuesday Nov 20

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over HW from 4.1
2.  Started 4.2 Notes (we will finishing proving the 4th Theorem next Monday)
3.  HW: p.228 #15-23 odds, 28, 29-35 odds, 41

Alg 1-
1.  Finished 5.3 Notes on Rate of Change and Slope
2.  Went over Chapter 4 Test
3.  HW: p.315 #13-20, 23, 27, 29-31

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!

11.19.2012

Monday Nov 19

Acc Geo-
1.  Discussed the results of the Chapter 12 survey and student concerns
2.  4.1 Notes
3.  HW: p.219 #13-37 odds, 41, 42, 45

Alg 1-
1.  Went over HW questions
2.  Finished #14 & 15 on 5.2 Notes
3.  Took extra notes on Finding Area in the Coordinate Plane
4.  Started #1 and #2 on the 5.3 Notes
5.  We will finish 5.3 tomorrow

11.16.2012

Friday Nov 16

Acc Geo-
1.  Took Chapter 12 Tests!  Enjoy your weekends

Alg 1-
1.  Did Challenge Maze 5.1
2.  5.2 Notes through #13
3.  HW: p. 306 #13-21 odds, 25-29 odds, 34-37, 40, 41

11.15.2012

Thursday Nov 15

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed Tuesday's HW & removed #22 from the Rotation assignment.  That was assigned in error.
2.  Went over the Objectives for Chapter 12
3.  HW: finish the examples from the Objectives Worksheet
*Chapter 12 Test Tomorrow, please see list of what is due Friday*

Alg 1-
1.  Started Chapter 5 with 5.1 Notes
2.  HW: p.300 #15-41 odds, 51
3.  Please come tomorrow ready to work hard (lots to do, lots to do!)

11.14.2012

Wednesday Nov 14

Acc Geo-
1.  No Class due to EXPLORE test today.
2.  Make sure your HW is ready to go Friday for the Chapter 12 Test

Alg 1-
1.  Took Chapter 4 Test

11.13.2012

Acc Geo due Friday

Accelerated Geometry
The following will be due Friday at the Chapter Test for a HW Quiz grade (10 points):
  1. Identifying Functions Guided Worksheet
  1. Function Families Guided Worksheet
  1. Function Family Dances Definition Worksheet
  2. Reflection - Guided Notes
  1. Reflection Challenges - Answer Sheet
  1. Translation - Guided Notes
  1. Translation Challenges - Answer Sheet
  1. Rotation - Guided Notes
  2. Rotation Challenges - Answer Sheet
  3. HW Assignments from Book
    1. p.851 #8, 9, 11, 20, 25
    2. Reflection Assignment: p.828 #20-23,31-36,46-48
    3. Symmetry Assignment: p. 859 #13-18,29,30,47-49,54
    4. Translation Assignment: p.835 #17-24, 29-33, 39-41
    5. Rotation Assignment: p.843 #18-21, 38-40, 42-44

Tuesday Nov 13

Acc Geo-
1.  Finished the Notes for Chapter 12 with Translations and Rotations in the Coordinate Plane
2.  HW: Translations: p. 835 #17-24, 29-33, 39-41
             Rotations: p..843 #18-22, 38-40, 42-44
3.  We also watched a marching band video and discussed Translation, Reflection, and Rotation in the marching drill.
*Chapter 12 Test Friday*

Alg 1-
1.  Went over the review HW from last night
2.  Took a 6 question Multiple Choice Quick Quiz (not a grade)
3.  Review: p. 280 #1-43 odds
*Chapter 4 Test Tomorrow*

11.12.2012

Monday Nov 12

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over the 5 HW questions from Friday
2.  Took Chapter 12 Extra Notes (through problem #14)
3.  HW: Reflection Assignment: p.828 #20-23,31-36,46-48
             Symmetry Assignment: p. 859 #13-18,29,30,47-49,54
4.  We will pick up with Translations and Rotations in the Coordinate Plane Tomorrow
*Chapter 12 Test will be Friday Nov 16*

Alg 1-
1.  Corrected the 4.1-4.4 Quiz
2.  Went over Chapter 4 Objectives as a Class (with examples)
3.  HW: Review Assignment: p. 284 #1-24 (skip #10, 12, 14)
*Chapter 4 Test will be Wednesday Nov 14*

11.09.2012

Friday Nov 9

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed Shortcuts for the Rotation Challenges
2.  Worked on the Transform Twice Guided Notes
3.  Took 12.4 Extra Notes on Composition of Transformations
4.  p.851 #8, 9, 11, 20, 25

Alg 1-
1.  Went over 4.5 HW Questions
2.  Took 4.6 Notes
3.  HW: p.275 #9-39 odds, 42-44

11.08.2012

Thursday Nov 8

Acc Geo-
Chapter 12, Day 5
1.  Reviewed the Translation Challenges from HW last night.
2.  Defined what a "rotation" is
3.  Rotation Guided Notes
4.  HW: Finish the Rotation Guided Notes Q1-Q10, complete the Rotation Challenges #1-6 (skip #5)

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Finished the 4.1-4.4 Quiz
2.  Finished 4.5 Notes on Scatter plots
3.  HW: p.267 #14-23, 26

11.07.2012

Wednesday Nov 7th

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
Chapter 12, Day 4
1.  Reviewed the Reflection Challenges from Last Night's HW
2.  Started Guided Notes over Translations
3.  HW:  Finish Guided Notes Q1-Q10 and Translation Challenges #1-4, 7 *see Acc Geo tab for Files*

Alg 1-
No class today due to the PLAN test

11.06.2012

Tuesday Nov 6

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
Chapter 12- Day 3
1.  Defined what a "Reflection" is
2.  Completed the Reflections Guided Notes (Q1-Q10 should be answered)
3.  HW: Challenges #1-6 (skip Challenge #5)
*Please see the Acc Geo Tab for all of the files*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed section 4.4 and the review packet from yesterday
2.  Started Quiz 4.1-4.4
3.  You will finish the quiz on Thursday and turn-in your HW
*HW to turn in:

4.1: p.233 #10-16, 21-28
4.2:  p.239 #15-18, 22
        p. 240 #19-21, 24-28, 32-37
4.3:  p.249 #13-25 odds, 28, 33, 34
4.4:  p.256 #13-21 odds, 27, 37, 43, 56
Review: p.261 #1-19

11.05.2012

Monday Nov 5

I apologize for being out sick today.  Here is what you should have covered with the substitute:

Acc Geo:
1.  Reviewed Slopes, Equations of Lines, and Graphing
2.  Corrected Chapter 3 Test
3.  Chapter 3 Retake: Sections 5-11
4.  We will pick-up tomorrow with Reflections

Alg 1:
1.  Review Packet 4.1-4.4
2.  HW: p.261 #1-19
*Note: QUIZ 4.1-4.4 will still be tomorrow, but there will be 15-20 minutes to review together before the quiz*

11.02.2012

Friday Nov 2

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
Chapter 12: Day 2
1. Reviewed our definition for the term: function
2.  Discussed the worksheet and GSP file that was HW last night.  What did you like? What was confusing?
3.  Worked on the Function Family Dance GSP file
4.  HW: Worksheet over Function Family Dances (see the Files and Document Tab)

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW (#28 in particular: defining the domain and the range)
2.  Took 4.4 Notes on Graphing Function
3.  HW:  p.256 #13-21 odds, 27, 37, 43, 56

11.01.2012

Thursday Nov 1

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Started Chapter 12 with a Geometer's Sketchpad Activity on Identifying Functions.
2.  Please see the Acc Geo Files and Documents Tab for the GSP File and the Worksheet
3.  HW: Work on the Function Family GSP File and Worksheet (see the Acc Geo tab)
   *hint: For the HW file, scroll down to turn on the tracing button*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over homework questions and took 4.2 HW Quiz
2.  Took 4.3 Notes
3.  HW: p.249 #13-25 odds, 28, 33, 34

10.31.2012

Wednesday Oct 31

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Chapter 3 Test!
2.  HW: Take the Chapter 12 Pre-Assessment

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Finished 4.2 Notes
2.  HW: p.240 #19-21, 24-28, 32-37

10.30.2012

Tuesday Oct 30

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW and extra problems on Standard Form
2.  p. 202 #1-35
*CHAPTER 3 TEST is Tomorrow*

Homework due tomorrow:
     p. 186 #10-24, 31, 32
     p.194 #19-39 odds, 58-61
     p.202 #1-35

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over HW questions and took HW QUIZ 4.1
2.  Started 4.2 Notes (we will finish tomorrow)
3.  HW: p.239 #15-18, 22

10.29.2012

Monday Oct 29

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed the forms of Linear Equations
2.  Finished 3.6 Notes
3.  HW: p.194 #19-39 odds, 58-61

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Finished 4.1 Notes on Interpreting Graphs
2.  HW: p.233 #10-16, 21-28

10.26.2012

Friday Oct 26

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took HW Quiz 3.5
2. Started Notes on 3.6
3.  HW:  Correct the 3.1-3.4 Quiz and the Chapter 2 Take-Home Test (ANSWER KEY)


Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Chapter 3 Test!

10.25.2012

Thursday Oct 25

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Notes over 3.5: Slopes of Lines
2.  Worked on p.186 #10-24, 31, 32.  Finish for HW.

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Multiple-Choice Pre-test and checked answers as a class
2.  Review HW: p.216 #1-75 odds
*Chapter 3 Test Tomorrow*
HW Due Tomorrow:
    p.197 #26,27-49 odds, 52, 53
    p.206 #15-19, 30-34, 36,37,40
    p.206 #20-27, 35, 38, 39, 47-50
    p.216 #1-75 odds

10.24.2012

Wednesday Oct 24

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took 3.1-3.4 Quiz!
2.  HW: 3.5-3.6 Worksheet  "What do you already know?"

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW from yesterday
2.  Finished 3.6 Notes on "OR" compound inequalities
3.  Went over 3.5 HW Quiz from yesterday.
       *focus on the difference between All Real Numbers or No Solutions*
4.  HW: p.206 #20-27,35,38,39,47-50

10.23.2012

Tuesday Oct 23

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed the Proof Worksheet from yesterday
2.  HW: p.181 #1-17
*QUIZ 3.1-3.4 Tomorrow*
HW due tomorrow:
     p.149 #15-41 odds, 54
     p.158 #7-25 odds, 32, 37
     p.153 #1,2
     p.166 #15-21 odds, 25-35 odds
     Worksheet 3.3
     p.176 #11-21 odds, 32, 33
     3.2-3.4 Proofs Worksheet
     p.181 #1-17

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over HW and took 3.5 HW Quiz
2.  Started 3.6 Notes over "AND" compound inequalities
3.  HW: p.206 #15-19, 30-34, 36, 37, 40

10.22.2012

Monday Oct 22

Acc Geo:
Class Summary-
1.  Went over HW Questions
2.  Reviewed the HW Quizzes from last week
3.  Went over the Take-Home Test from Chapter 2
4.  HW: 3.2-3.4 Proofs
*Reminder: QUIZ 3.1-3.4 Wednesday*

Alg 1:
Class Summary:
1.  3.5 Notes: Solving Inequalities with Variables on Both Sides
2.  HW: p.197 #26, 27-49 odds, 52, 53
*Reminder: TEST Chapter 3 Friday*

10.19.2012

Friday Oct 19

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Finished 3.3 Notes (we now have 7 ways to prove lines are parallel)
2.  Took 3.4 Notes
3.  HW: Worksheet 3.3 and p.176 #11-21 odds, 32, 33

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Quiz 3.1-3.4

Enjoy your Weekends!

10.18.2012

Thursday Oct 18

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  HW Quiz 3.2
2.  Started Notes 3.3 (will finish tomorrow)
3.  HW: p.166 #15-21 odds, 25-35 odds

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  HW Quiz 3.1-3.4
2.  Review Packets 3.1-3.4
3.  HW: p.187 #1-24 and p.211 #1-33 odds

*HW DUE TOMORROW AT THE QUIZ*

p.177 #11-14, 26-29, 34, 37
p.183 #42, 43-53 odds, 57-60, 65, 69
p.191 #16-47 1st column, 51-59 odds
p.187 #1-25
p.211 #1-11 odds

10.17.2012

Wednesday Oct 17

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW assignment (specifically #32 & #37)
2.  Took HW Quiz 3.1
3.  Finished 3.2 Notes and Proved the Theorems related to Parallel Lines and Transversals
4.  Reviewed Solving Systems of Equations from the end of 3.1 Notes
5.  HW: p.153 #1,2

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW (specifically #42 & #47)
2.  Groups worked on word problem packet
3.  HW: finish packet if it was not finished during class
*Remember: QUIZ 3.1-3.4 Friday*

10.16.2012

Tuesday Oct 16

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Sketchpad activity making relationships between angle pairs of 2 parallel lines and a transversal
2. Started 3.2 Notes
3.  HW: Prove #2 from the Notes and p.158 #7-25 odds, 32, 37

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Took 3.4 Notes
2.  p.191 #16-47 1st column, 51-59 odds
* Reminder: QUIZ 3.1-3.4 Friday and all 3.1-3.4 HW will be collected then*

10.15.2012

Monday Oct 15

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Collected the Chap 2 take-home test.  Remember: 10% grade reduction each day it is late; turn them in!
2.  Finished 3.1 Notes
3.  HW: p.149 #15-41 odds, 54
*Note: All retakes must be completed by Friday*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed writing inequalties from a description (section 3.1)
2.  Finished 3.2 & 3.3 Notes
3.  HW: p.177 #11-14, 26-29, 34, 37 and p.183 #42, 43-53 odds, 57-60, 65, 69

10.12.2012

Friday Oct 12

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Chapter 2 Test
2.  HW: Take-home Test Chapter 2

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Finished the Chapter 2 Test.
2.  Took 3.1 Notes
3.  No Homework

10.11.2012

Thursday Oct 11

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW from yesterday (specifically #9, 19, 27)
2.  Discussed and corrected 2.1-2.4 Quizzes
3.  HW: p.130 #1-47 odds
The following HW assignments are due tomorrow:
          Pattern Packet  
          p.108 #17-35 odds, 39-43
          p.114 #6-8, 11-14, 16-19, 21  
          Worksheet 2.6  
          p.117 #2,3 and p.124 #9,19,22,23,25,27  
          p.130 #1-47 odds
*Note: Chapter 2 Test is tomorrow and there will be a take-home portion for the weekend*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Chapter 2 Test
2.  Tomorrow you will finish the Test (10 minutes) and begin section 3.1

10.10.2012

Wednesday Oct 10

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed 2.6 HW Worksheet
2.  Solved several more proofs as a class (ask Mrs. Johnson if you missed class)
3.  HW: p.117 #2,3 & p.124 #9,19,22,23,25,27

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Finished Quiz Corrections for Quiz 2.6-2.10
2.  Worked on Review problems from the HW assignment below.
3.  HW: p. 156 #1-32


10.09.2012

Tuesday Oct 9

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW from the weekend
2.  Finished 2.6 Notes
3.  HW: Worksheet 2.6
*Chapter 2 Test will be on Friday October 12*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over the 2.6-2.9 packets from when the substitute was here last Tuesday.  Corrections need to be done on a separate sheet of paper and turned-in.
2.  HW: p. 147 #1-24 and correct the 2.6-2.10 Quiz on a separate sheet
*Chapter 2 Test will be Thursday October 11*

10.04.2012

Thursday Oct 4

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW from last night (particularly #33 and 35)
2.  Started 2.6 Notes (we will continue on Tuesday)
3.  HW: p.114 #6-8,11-14,16-19,21

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed problems from HW and extra problems from 2.6-2.10
2.  Took Quiz 2.6-2.10

10.03.2012

Wednesday Oct 3

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took 2.5 Notes on Algebraic Proofs
2.  HW: p.108 #17-35 odds, 39-43

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over HW from Monday (specifically #21,23, 29)
2.  Finished 2.10 Notes
3.  HW  p.141 #17-49 odds, 55-61 odds
*Tomorrow will be a small Quiz over 2.6-2.10*

Tuesday Oct 2

Sorry I wasn't at school today!  Here is what you covered with the substitute.

Acc. Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took 10 minutes to finish quizzes from yesterday.
2. Worked on this pattern worksheet in groups.

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Review Packet 2.6-2.9 in groups (this will count as a HW Quiz grade)
*Reminder: There will be a 2.6-2.10 Quiz on Thursday*

10.01.2012

Monday Oct. 1

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Quiz 2.1-2.4
2.  There will be an additional 10 minutes at the start of class tomorrow for everyone to look over their quizzes again.
3.  HW:  Read section 2.5, Write down any important definitions, and Highlight any examples you have questions on.

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over HW from Friday
2.  Took 2.9 Notes
3.  HW: p.135 #9-31 odds

9.30.2012

Acc Geo Extras!

Hello Accelerated Geometry!

Here are the ANSWERS to the review worksheet.

Remember: Homework to turn in Monday
2.1  p. 77 #11-39 odds
2.2  p.85 #13-55 odds
2.3  p. 91 #2,3,9,10,23
       p.91 #11-13, 15-20
2.4  p.99 #11-35 odds
       Review Worksheet
       p.103 #1-18

9.28.2012

Friday Sep 28

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over homework (particularly #27,29, and 35)
2.  Corrected HW Quiz 2.1-2.2
3.  REVIEW worksheet in groups (due Monday)
4.  HW: p.103 #1-18
*NOTE: QUIZ 2.1-2.4 will be Monday Oct 1 and all HW from 2.1-2.4 will be collected*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Finished 2.7 Notes on Proportions
2.  Finished 2.8 Notes on Percents
3.  HW:  p.124 #9, 12 & p.130 #15-57odds

9.27.2012

Thursday Sep 27

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW
2.  Did an extension activity on 2.3 about syllogisms (worksheet)
3.  Finished 2.4 Notes on Biconditionals
4.  HW: p.99 #11-35 odds

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW and took HW quiz 2.6
2.  Started 2.7 Notes on Applications of Proportions
3.  We will finish 2.7 and start 2.8 Notes tomorrow
4.  HW: p.124 #6-8, 14-19, 21-22

9.26.2012

Wednesday Sep 26

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took HW Quiz 2.1-2.2
2.  Finished 2.3 Notes
3.  HW p.91 #11-13, 15-20
*QUIZ 2.1-2.4 will be Monday Oct 1*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Took all of 2.6 Notes on Proportions
2.  Did Problem Solving 2.6 worksheet in groups and then reviewed as a class.
3.  HW: p.118 #21-41 odds, 44-47, 59-62

9.25.2012

Tuesday Sep 25

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over homework and extra homework examples as a class (p.85 #18,23,30,40 together)
2.  Homework quiz 2.1-2.2 has been moved to tomorrow
3.  Started 2.3 Notes through Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning
4.  HW: p. 91 #2,3,9,10,23

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Quiz 2.1-2.5
2.  HW:  Fill out the vocab from the 2.6 Notes

9.24.2012

Monday Sep 24

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Review 2.1 HW (especially #23 and #33)
2.  Took all of 2.2 Notes
3.  HW: p.85 #13-55 odds
*Note: HW Quiz 2.1-2.2 tomorrow*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Review HW and took HW Quiz 2.5
2.  Reviewed Consecutive Integer problem (p.97 #64-66)
3.  Finished p.152 #4-34 evens and went over answers together
4.  HW: p.113 #1-25 all (pay close attention to #20)

9.21.2012

Friday Sep 21

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed Section 2.1 and summarized the notes from the textbook
2.  Worked on Challenge 2-1 in groups (focusing on patterns in Pascal's Triangle)
3.  HW: p. 77 #11-39 odds (please check your answers before you come to class Monday)

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed 2.5 Notes from yesterday and any HW questions (specifically p.103 #64)
2.  Finished 2.5 Notes
3.  HW: p.109 #11-27 odds
*NOTE:  QUIZ 2.1-2.5 will be next Tuesday, Sep 25th*

9.20.2012

Thursday Sep 20

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Logic Quiz
2.  HW:  Read section 2.1 in the textbook.  Make sure you take notes of the definitions and any questions you have.  We will go over section 2.1 tomorrow and work on problems.

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Finished 2.4 Notes
2.  Started 2.5 Notes (#1-5)
3.  HW: p.103 #25-35odds,53,63,64,69,70
           & p.109 #8,9

9.19.2012

Wednesday Sep 19

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over Matrix Logic HW and HW Quiz from yesterday
2.  REVIEW for quiz tomorrow
3.  HW:  Finish the review
*LOGIC QUIZ TOMORROW*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW
2.  Finished 2.3 Notes
3.  Took 2.3 HW quiz
4.  Started 2.4 Notes on Consecutive Integers (#12 & #13 on the notes)
5.  HW: p.96 #43,45,58,59,71-73

9.18.2012

Tuesday Sep 18

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over the answers to the HW on Syllogisms (focused on shading)
2.  Took HW Quiz over Analogies and Venn Diagrams
3.  Finished Matrix Logic Notes (except 1st hour, we will finish tomorrow)
4.  HW:  1st hour- Front Page of Matrix Logic Worksheet
               2nd and 6th hours - Pick 6 problems from the Worksheet (must do #6 or #8 at least)

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW and took a Homework Quiz over 2.1 & 2.2
2.  Started 2.3 Notes (we will finish tomorrow)
3.  HW:  p. 96 #30-36,42,47,74,75

9.17.2012

Monday Sep 17

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took notes on Syllogisms
2.  Went over any questions from the Chapter 1 Test
3.  HW:  worksheet on Syllogisms

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Finished 2.1-2.2 Notes
2.  Went over questions on the Chapter 1 Test
3.  HW:  p.80 #49-61odds, 73-77odds & p.87 #23, 37-45odds, 55-59odds, 81, 90-93

9.14.2012

Friday Sep 14

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Exchanged HW with a partner and took their analogy quiz.  The best analogies will go in the notes for next year's class.
2.  Finished notes on Venn Diagrams
3.  HW:  worksheet creating your own Venn Diagrams and correct the Chapter 1 Test

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Took Chapter 1 Test and Chapter 2 pre-assessment
2.  We will start Chapter 2 - Solving Equations on Monday

9.13.2012

Thursday Sep 13

Acc. Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took notes on Analogies
2.  Practiced creating problems in groups
3.  HW: (see the last page of the notes) Create 8 of your own for someone else to solve.

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW Quiz 1.6-1.7
2.  Started working on p.62 #1-89  (went over #89,88,75, and 66 as a class)
3.  HW:  Finish p.62 #1-89  and look-up the following definitions

  1. Absolute Value
  2. Coefficient
  3. Constant
  1. Evaluate
  1. Input
  1. Output
  1. Natural Numbers
  1. Whole Numbers
  1. Integers
  1. Rational Numbers
  1. Irrational Numbers
  1. Reciprocal

9.12.2012

Wednesday Sep 12

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took CHAPTER 1 TEST! (yes)
2.  HW: please look-up what the following things are:
                               analogies, Venn Diagrams, syllogisms, and matrix logic.

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed parts of the coordinate plane and graphing points
2.  Finished 1.8 Notes (Introduction to Functions)
3.  Took HW quiz over 1.6-1.7 (we will discuss it tomorrow)
4.  HW:  p.57 #17-31 odds, 35, 36, 39, 43, 50  (please check the odds in the back of the book tonight, we will only go over the evens tomorrow in class)

*Reminder:  Chapter 1 Test is Friday

9.11.2012

Tuesday Sep 11

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW and then took HW QUIZ 1.4
2.  Began working on the Review Assignment
3.  HW: p.60 #1-24, 32-37
CHAPTER 1 TEST TOMORROW!  (yes!)
Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed Homework, specifically #59
2.  Took 1.7 (2) Notes on Perimeter Problems
3.  HW: Enrichment 1-1 (pick 15)

9.10.2012

Monday Sep 10

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed 1.4 HW from the weekend, specifically #24, 34-37, 41, and 45
2.  Finished parts of 1.4 Notes
3.  Went over questions on QUIZ 1.1, 1.2, 1.6
4.  HW: p.64 #1-14, 19-21
*CHAPTER 1 TEST WILL BE WEDNESDAY SEP 12th*

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Practiced grouping numbers to make mental math faster.
2.  Took all of 1.7 Notes
3.  HW:  p.49 #1, 27-41 odds, 44, 46-51, 55, 58-62
*CHAPTER 1 TEST WILL BE FRIDAY SEP 14th*

9.07.2012

Friday Sep 7

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW from Thursday night (specifically #30, #34, & #47, these were challenging problems)
2.  Took the 1st page of 1.4 Notes
3.  HW:  There are four parts to the homework for the weekend
  • 1.  p.32 #14-26, 29, 34-37, 39-42, 45
  • 2.  Correct your QUIZ 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 (if necessary)
  • 3.  Finish filling in the table from the 1.4 Notes (on complementary & supplementary angles)
  • 4.  optional:  GSP exploration
Algebra 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed the basics of Order of Operations
2.  Finished 1.6 Notes
3.  HW: p.43 #1, 26-47 by 3, 50-59, 67 (at least 4 sentences), 68-70, 75

9.06.2012

Thursday Sep 6

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took all of 1.3 Notes on ANGLES
2.  HW: p.24 #13-21 odds, 27, 30, 34-36, 46, 47
3.  We will cover 1.4 - Pairs of Angles tomorrow

Alg 1-
Class Summary
1.  Took 1.1-1.5 QUIZ (grades will be in Skyward by Saturday night)
2.  There is no homework
3.  We will start 1.6 - Order of Operations tomorrow

9.05.2012

Wednesday Sep 5

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 Quiz
2.  We will start 1.3 Notes tomorrow.  Please download the notes.

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed for the 1.1-1.5 Quiz tomorrow!!
2.  HW: p.39 #1-34

9.04.2012

Tuesday Sep 4

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW from Friday and discussed how the Distance Formula is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem
2.  Groups worked on this REVIEW WORKSHEET
3.  HW: 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 REVIEW
    Note:  please use this ANSWER KEY to check you answers for your HW worksheet.  You will need to download and save the document for the writing to be clear.

The 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 Quiz will be tomorrow!

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed 1.1-1.5 problems from last week and went over 1.4 HW Quiz from Friday
2.  Finished the 1.5 Notes
3.  HW:  p.35 #1, 15-24, 31-37, 56-62

9.01.2012

Friday Aug 31

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Took a HW QUIZ over 1.2 (focusing on midpoints & bisecting)
2.  Finished 1.6 Notes on the Distance Formula
3. There are 3 parts to the homework for the weekend:

note: Chapter Quiz over 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6 will be next Wednesday Sep 5th


Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed Exponents and took HW Quiz 1.4
2.  Started 1.5 Notes on Square Roots
3.  We will finish Sets of Real Numbers on Tuesday

note: Chapter Quiz over 1.1-1.5 will be on Thursday Sep 6th


8.30.2012

Thursday Aug 30

Acc Geo -
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW and Quick Quiz from 8-29
2.  Took 1.6 Notes through "triangulate".  We will pick-up tomorrow with the Distance Formula.
3. HW: Midpoint Worksheet (skip #13)

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW & took HW QUIZ 1.1-1.3
2.  Went over 1.4 Notes: Powers & Exponents
3.  HW: p.29 #1, 15-25, 32-36, 43-45, 51, 60-65

8.29.2012

Wednesday Aug 29

Acc Geo-
Class Summary:
1. We went over homework questions and then took a HW QUIZ over the first part of 1.2
2. Finished 1.2 Notes on Bisectors and Midpoints
3. There are 2 parts for Homework


Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1. Reviewed Multiplying Fractions
2.  Finished 1.3 Notes on Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
3.  HW p.23 #1,16-37every3, 65-70, 73, 81, 89 (no calculators)
*note: there will be a HW Quiz tomorrow over 1.1-1.3

8.28.2012

Tuesday Aug 28

AccGeo-
Class Summary:
1.  We reviewed last night's worksheet.
2.  Did 1.2 Notes through #4 example.  We will start with "bisects" tomorrow in the notes.
3.  HW: p.17 #12, 14-16, 29, 31, and #40

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed HW from 8-27 (specifically #31 & #36)
2.  Discussed the first page of 1.2 & 1.3 Notes.  We will pick-up with page 2 tomorrow.
3.  HW: 1.2 Problem Solving Worksheet (an electronic copy can be found in the online textbook under "additional resources", "Lesson 2", and then "student resources")

8.27.2012

Monday Aug 27

AccGeo-
Class Summary:
1.  Went over HW quiz from Friday
2. Finished 1.1 (2) notes on postulates
3.  HW:  worksheet over the notes

Alg 1-
Class Summary:
1. Discussed results of the Algebra Pre-Test
2. Took 1.1 Notes (see the "Algebra 1 Documents and Files" tab for an electronic copy)
3.  HW: p.9 #17-35 odds, 36, 40 (online textbook)

8.24.2012

Friday Aug. 24

Acc. Geo -
Class Summary:
1.  Went over yesterday's homework (specifically #45)
2.  Finished 1.1(1) Notes
3.  Began 1.1 (2) Notes through the Container Postulates.  We will continue 1.1 (2) notes with the Determiner Postulates on Monday.


Algebra 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Reviewed the Basic Algebra "Quiz" from yesterday.
2.  Took a more thorough Algebra Assessment
3.  Graded the Assessment

8.23.2012

Thursday Aug. 23

Acc.Geo-
Class Summary:
1.  Warmed-up with a brief discussion on what is better: natural ability or determination?
2.  Continued 1.1 Notes (up until Intersection and Union)
3.  HW: p.9 #13-17, 33, 34, 36, 43-45


Alg. 1-
Class Summary:
1.  Visited the class blog and downloaded the syllabus
2. Practiced using the online textbook.  Here is the exploration activity.
3.  Took a short "quiz" to determine what students do/don't know

8.21.2012

Wednesday Aug. 22

Accelerated Geometry -
Today we are starting section 1.1.  Here are the notes.

Class summary:
1.  Learned how to download and save notes off the blog.
2.  Started Section 1.1 Notes.  We finished through the table on the first page of the notes.
3.  We will pick-up tomorrow with defining terms.


Algebra 1 -
Class summary:
1.  Collected the signed syllabus (turn it in ASAP).
2.  Did logic puzzles in pairs.

Tuesday Aug. 21

Accelerated Geometry -
Today we
1.  Finished discussing the syllabus.  The signed sheet (last page) is due ASAP.
2.  Did a Geometer's Sketchpad activity during class to get familiar with the program.
3.  Explored the online textbook.  This assignment is due tomorrow.
4.  This info sheet is also due tomorrow.


Algebra 1 -
Today we
1. Discussed the syllabus (see the link under important documents).  The last sheet needs to be signed and turned in ASAP.
2.  Worked in pairs on word equations.  Sonnet and Darraugh earned the CROWN OF POWER!


8.11.2012

Monday Aug. 20: 1st day of School!

Welcome!  Today is the first day of class.
   We will go over the syllabus today and any questions you have.  Please use this blog often to review homework assignments and to contact me.

The schedule for today is as follows:
http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/rssfeeds/1213/open.pdf