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