12.18.2013

Wednesday, December 18

Today in Acc Geo we:
Went over the Group Finals and reviewed for the semester exams!

12.17.2013

Monday & Tuesday, Dec 16-17

Accelerated Geometry Group Finals
There will be review sessions today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3-4pm in Room 216 for those interested.

Friday, December 13

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Took the 4.1-4.5 Quiz
2. Students could check-out their tests from the semester to study from.

12.12.2013

Thursday, December 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
 Reviewed for the 4.1-4.5 Quiz tomorrow
     Review Worksheet (answers)

*Reminder: Group Finals on Monday and Tuesday next week*

12.11.2013

Wednesday, December 11

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the Chapter 12 Tests and discussed the common misconceptions
2.  Finished talking about 4.4-4.5 material over triangle congruency
3.  HW: study at least 20 minutes for final exams

12.10.2013

Tuesday, December 10

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Handed-out and discussed the Semester 1 Objectives Review
2.  Continued discussing 4.4-4.5 Notes
3.  HW: Study for Finals Exams (at least 20 minutes)
*Reminder: there will be a 4.1-4.5 Quiz on Friday*

12.09.2013

Monday, December 9

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Talked about final exam information.
2.  Handed-back the Packet of Fun! from Friday.  Here are the ANSWERS.
3.  Started 4.4-4.5 Notes on Triangle Congruency Postulates.  We will finish the notes tomorrow.
4.  HW: start studying for final exams

12.06.2013

Friday, November 6

Today in Acc Geo we:
Started a review for Semester Exams!  If you were not in class today, ask Mrs. Johnson for a copy of the review on Monday.

12.05.2013

Thursday, December 5

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Completed the 4.3 Notes
2.  HW: p.235#13-25 odds,32,34,35 (answers)

12.04.2013

Wednesday, December 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned-in the Chapter 12 Homework
2.  Took the GSP portion of the Chapter 12 Test
3.  Took the written portion of the Chapter 12 Test
4.  We will start section 4.3 tomorrow on Congruency!!! (yes!)

12.03.2013

Tuesday, December 3

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over HW Quiz 12.1-12.3
2.  Reviewed the Chapter 12 Objectives (answers)
3.  HW:  12.4 Problem Solving Worksheet & p.884 #5-35 odds (skip #29) (answers)

*Chapter 12 Test Tomorrow will have a regular portion & a Geometer's Sketchpad portion*

HW Due tomorrow:
12.2 Translations - p.834 #11-21odds(skip #15), 29-33
12.1 Reflections - p.827 #13,15,20-22,39,46,48
12.3 Rotations - p.842 #12,14,19-25odds,27-30,37,43,44
12.4 Compositions - p.851 #10,16-20,23-25
12.5 Symmetry - p.859 #13-18,23-25,29,47,54
Review - 12.4 Worksheet
                 p.884 #5-35 odds (skip #29)

12.02.2013

Monday, December 2

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Reviewed 12.4 and finished 12.4 Notes with Glide Reflections
2.  Took 12.5 Notes on Symmetry
3.  HW: p.859 #13-18,23-25,29,47,54 (answers)

*Chapter 12 Test Wednesday*

11.26.2013

Tuesday, November 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took HW Quiz 12.1-12.3
2.  Went over the Chapter 7 Test
3.  Started 12.4 Notes on Compositions Of Transformations
4.  HW: p.851 #10,16-20,23-25 (answers)

Enjoy Thanksgiving Break!

11.25.2013

Monday, November 25

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Finished the 12.1 Notes from Friday with Reflecting in Geometer's Sketchpad
2.  Took 12.3 Notes on Rotations & rotated in GSP
3.  HW:  Rotation Dances
              p.842 #12,14,19-25odds,27-30,37,43,44 (answers)

11.22.2013

Friday, November 22

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Solved challenging problems using math!
2.  Took 12.1 Notes on Reflections
3.  Reflection Dances!
4.  HW: p.827 #13,15,20-22,39,46,48 (answers)
            and Challenge someone to a Reflection Dance!

11.21.2013

Thursday, November 21

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Reviewed the definition of a function. (from Algebra)
2.  Discussed the transformation of functions. (from Algebra)
3.  Adapted the meaning of functions to included geometric shapes.
4.  Took 12.2 Notes on Translations.
5.  HW: p.834 #11-21odds(skip#15), 29-33 (answers)
           & challenge someone to a Translation Dance!

11.20.2013

Wednesday, November 20

Today in Acc Geo we:
Took the Chapter 7 Test!  And a great time was had by all.
We will start Chapter 12 on Transformations tomorrow.

11.19.2013

Tuesday, November 19

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over HW questions (#15 and 27 in particular)
2.  Went over the 7.4-7.6 Quiz from yesterday.
3.  Started Food Critic Review Game!
4.  HW: Finish the review worksheet

p.s.  The review worksheet is really just p.508 #1-12, but with a different #5 (answers)

*Don't forget!  Chapter 7 Test tomorrow!*

11.18.2013

Monday, November 18

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Finished the 7.4-7.6 Quizzes from Friday
2.  Went over the 7.1-7.3 Quiz that was handed back last week
3.  Started Review (finish for HW)
4.  HW: p.504 #1-4, 9-27 odds, 28,30,33 (answers)

*Chapter 7 Test on Wednesday!*
(There will be an optional review session Tuesday, November 19 3-4pm in Room216)

11.14.2013

Thursday, November 14

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
       1.  Reviewed another way to prove #13 with SAS~.
       2.  Started Review Worksheet 7.4-7.6 (answers)
       3.  Worked on "HW Quiz 7.4-7.5" in groups
   *HW due for tomorrow's quiz*
         p.485 #8-11, 13-21 odds, 25a, 26
         p.492 #18,19,24-27,35-37,39
         p.499 #11, 13, 17, 18, 22, 24
         7.4-7.6 Review Worksheet

8am (Ms. Payne)
        1.  Continued with more of 7.6 and clarified what a negative scale factor would do.
        2.  Started 7.4-7.6 Review in Class.  Finish for homework. 
                                          (ANSWERS Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4)
  *HW due for tomorrow's quiz*  
        Pg. 484 #1, 4, 7, 9, 13, 17, 19, 25a, 26
        Pg. 491 #2, 9, 17, 18, 19, 29, 36
       Dilations and Scale Factors worksheet
       7.4, 7.5 7.6 Review Packet

11.13.2013

Wednesday, November 13

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
        1. Went over homework questions #26 and #36
        2.  Briefly went over how to simplify radicals
        3. Discussed 7.6 Notes on Dilations & Similarity in the Coordinate Plane.
        4.  Decided that math is beautiful, awesome, etc...
        5.  HW: p.499 #11, 13, 17, 18, 22, 24 (answers)
8am (Ms. Payne)
        1.  Went over homework questions #9,18,19 & 36
        2.  Briefly went over how to simplify radicals
        3. Discussed 7.6 Notes on Dilations & Similarity in the Coordinate Plane.
        5.  HW: 7.6 Worksheet (answers)

*Everyone: There will be a 7.4-7.6 Quiz on Friday*

11.12.2013

Tuesday, November 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, and 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
        1.  Went over 7.4 Homework Questions (#25a and #26 in particular)
        2.  Completed 7.5 Notes on Using Proportional Relationship
        3.  HW: p.492 #18,19,24-27,35-37,39 (answers)
8am (Ms. Payne)
        1.  Went over 7.4 Homework Questions (#25a and #26 in particular)
        2.  Took HW Quiz 7.4 (One question)
        3.  Completed 7.5 Notes on Using Proportional Relationship
        4.  HW: p.491 #2,9,17,18,19,29,36 (answers)

11.11.2013

Monday, November 11

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, and 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
        1. Discussed the 7.4 Theorems of Triangle Proportionality and the Triangle Angle Bisector Theorem
        2.  HW:  p.485 #8-11, 13-21 odds, 25a, 26 (answers)
8am (Ms. Payne)
        1. Discussed the 7.4 Theorems of Triangle Proportionality and the Triangle Angle Bisector Theorem
        2.  HW:  p.484 #1,4,7,9,13,17,19,25a,26 (answers)

11.08.2013

Friday, November 8

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned in HW assignments listed from yesterday's entry.
2.  Took Quiz 4.1, 4.2, 7.1-7.3
3.  We will continue with 7.4 on Monday.

11.07.2013

Thursday, November 7

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over 7.3 HW Questions (especially #15, 22, 23, 46)
2.  Worked on this Review Packet to prepare for tomorrow's Quiz
3.  HW: Finish the review packet (answers)

HW Due Tomorrow for 4.1,4.2,7.1-7.3 QUIZ:
     p.219 #13-31 odds, 45
     p.228 #17-25 odds
     7.1 Guided Notes
     p.465 #7-13 odds, 19, 27-30, 38-40
     p.475 #11-15 odds, 20-24, 46
     Review Packet

11.06.2013

Wednesday, November 6

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over HW #3-5
2.  Finished 7.3 Notes, focusing on PROOF! (yes!)
3.  HW:  p.475 #11-15 odds, 20-24, 46 (answers)

11.05.2013

Tuesday, November 5

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the 7.1 HW Quizzes
2.  Discussed 7.3 Notes- shortcuts to proving triangles are similar
3.  HW: Write Mini-proofs for #3-5 in the 7.3 Notes

*Reminder: 4.1, 4.2, 7.1-7.3 QUIZ on Friday!*

11.04.2013

Monday, November 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the 7.1 Video Notes and finished examples #5 &6.
2.  Took HW Quiz 7.1
3.  Discussed 7.2 Notes on Similar Figures.
4.  HW:  p.465 #7-13 odds, 19, 27-30, 38-40 (answers)

11.01.2013

Friday, November 1

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the Chapter 3 Test
2.  Created Dilations in Geometer's Sketchpad together.
                           Use THIS SHEET to guide you through the activity.
3.  Started the Similarity Challenge
4.  HW:  Finish the Similarity Challenge File & Make Observations
              Watch the 7.1 Video and fill out these 7.1 Guided Notes

10.31.2013

Thursday, October 31

Math is so spoooooooooky!
1. Went over 4.1 HW (especially #21 and #45)
2. Covered 4.2 Notes (didn't finish the last few problems)
3.  HW: p.228 #17-25* odds (answers)

*NOTE on #25 for the homework: We proved the theorem in class using a 2-column proof.  Prove it this time using a paragraph proof*

10.30.2013

Wednesday, October 30

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Developed the Triangle Sum Theorem in Geometer's Sketchpad
2.  Completed 4.1 Notes on Classifying Triangles
3.  HW:  p.219 #13-31 odds, 45 (answers)

10.29.2013

Tuesday, October 29

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took the Chapter 3 Test!  Yeah!
2.  We will start discussing Triangles and Similarity tomorrow.

10.28.2013

Monday, October 28

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)-
        1.  Went over the 3.4-3.6 Mini Quiz from Friday
        2.  Discussed using the Chapter 3 Objectives Sheet to help Study for Chapter 3
        3.  Spent the rest of the time on Multiple Choice Review (see Mrs. Johnson if you need another copy)
              Answers: A, F, C, G, A, G, C, H, A, J, A, J, C, J, D, G, B, G, D, H
                             (Make sure you can explain why!)
HW Due tomorrow:
  3.4 Practice
  3.5 Guided Notes
  3.6 Guided Notes
  p. 201 #1-21 odds
  Review Worksheet "Chapter Test" (p.206 #1-16 (skip #13) and p.207 #1-4)
  Chapter Test Form C (Multiple Choice)

8am (Ms. Smith)
        1.  Went over the 3.4-3.6 Quiz from Friday
        2.  Went over HW questions from the review & several 3.6 Packet questions
        3.  Spent the rest of the hour playing Jeopardy Review
        4.  HW:  Study tonight!  Review your notes & previous homework. 
HW Due tomorrow (Make sure that everything is filled out!!)
  p. 175 #1-4, 9, 20, 34
  3.5 Khan Academy Video Notes
  3.5 Problem Solving handout
  3.6 Video Notes (Gold Sheet)
  3.4-3.6 Review Problems ( 1,4,5,6,9-14,17)
  p.206 #1-16(skip#6,8,13) (Purple Handout)

10.25.2013

Friday, October 25

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
        1.  Finished taking the 3.4-3.6 Mini Quiz
        2.  Reviewed Around the World with p.206 #1-16 (skip #13) and p.207 #1-4
        3.  Finish the Review for homework over the weekend.  Keep studying for the Chapter 3 Test.
8am (Ms. Smith)
        1.  Went over the 3.4-3.5 HW Quiz
        2.  Reviewed 3.6 & practiced rewriting linear equations in different forms.
        3.  Took Mini Quiz 3.4-3.6
        4.  HW: p.206 #1-16 (skip #6, 8, 13) (Answers)

10.24.2013

Thursday, October 24

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
         1.  Went over the 3.5-3.6 HW from last night
         2.  Finished the 3.6 Packet from yesterday
         3.  Made a review sheet of 3.4-3.6 to use on Mini Quiz
         4.  Started on 3.4-3.6 Mini Quiz (7am & 12pm)
8am (Ms. Smith)
        1.  Took Quick Quiz 3.4-3.6
        2.  Continued working on 3.6 Notes and Problems
        3.  Reviewed 3.4-3.6 in Packet of Problems
        4.  HW:  Finish the Packet for Homework (see Ms. Smith if you need an extra packet)
                       (Answers to Packet)

10.23.2013

Wednesday, October 23

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
       1.  Went over the rest of the 3.5 problems from yesterday.
       2.  Discussed questions over the 3.6 Video
       3.  Started the 3.6 Packet of Problems & Extra Notes
       4.  We will finish talking about Parallel, Intersecting, & Coinciding Lines tomorrow
       5.  HW:  p. 201 #1-21 odds (answers)
8am (Ms. Smith)
       1.  Went over the rest of the 3.5 Packet from yesterday
       2.  HW:  watch this 3.6 Video and take notes on this Guided Note Sheet

*Reminder: The Chapter 3 Test will be next week Tuesday!

10.22.2013

Tuesday, October 22

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
        1.  Went over the 3.1-3.3 Quiz,
                                   3.4 Questions from yesterday in class,
                                   Any video questions
        2.  Worked on the 3.5 Practice Problems Worksheet
                                    (see Mrs. Johnson if you need another copy)
        3.  HW:  Finish the 3.5 Worksheet if you didn't in class
                     Watch this 3.6 video and fill out the 3.6 Guided Notes
8am (Ms. Smith)
        1.  Went over the 3.4 Homework
                                  Khan Video
                                  Took 3.5 Notes
        2.  HW: Finish the 3.5 Packet, focus on the last page of problems (answers)

10.21.2013

Monday, October 21

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
     1.  Showed that the shortest distance from a point to a line is a perpendicular segment.
     2.  Completed 3.4 Notes except proof #2
     3.  Completed 3.4 Practice in class (finish for HW if not done)
     4.  HW: watch the 3.5 video and fill out the Guided Notes
8am (Ms. Smith)
     1. Began with a GSP Demonstration on finding the shortest distance from a point to a line
     2.  Completed 3.4 Notes
     3.  HW:  p. 175 #1-4, 9, 20, 34 (answers) 
                   Watch this video and fill out the Guided Notes Sheet

10.18.2013

Friday, October 18

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned in the 3.1-3.3 Homework
2.  Took Quiz 3.1-3.3
3.  We will continue Chapter 3 on Monday, when we discuss Perpendicular Lines
Have a great weekend!

10.17.2013

Thursday, October 17

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Reviewed HW Quizzes & answered HW questions
2.  Played a review activity over 3.1-3.3 (see your class below to find the answer key)
3.  Quiz 3.1-3.3 Tomorrow!  (yes!)

HW Due tomorrow (7am, 12pm, and 2pm):
     p.149 #15-29 odds, 46-49, 53, 54
     p.158 #7-25 odds, 37, 38
     p.166 #15-35 odds (skip #23)
     3.2-3.3 Proofs Worksheet
     p.181 #1-15 odds 
     Review Packet (ANSWERS)

HW Due tomorrow (8am):
     p.148 #11-17 odds, 35-37, 43, 45, 46, 60-62
     p.158 #6-24 evens (skip #12), 25, 31, 35, 38
     p.166 #15-35 odds (skip #23), 55
     p.181 #1-15 odds
     Review Packet (ANSWERS)

10.16.2013

Wednesday, October 16

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the Chapter 2 Take-Home Test (3 options for the #14 proof)
2.  Went over HW Questions from 3.3
3.  Reviewed Section 3.3
4.  HW: p.181 #1-15 odds (answers)

*Reminder: Quiz 3.1-3.3 on Friday

10.11.2013

Friday, October 11

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
        1.  Finished going over the Chapter 2 Test
        2.  Went over the 3.1 HW Quiz
        3.  Finished 3.3 Notes
        4. Took 3.2 HW Quiz
        5.  HW: p.166 #15-35 odds (skip #23)  (answers)
                     &  3.2-3.3 Proof Worksheet (answers)

8am (Ms. Smith)
        1.  Took HW Quiz 3.1-3.2
        2.  Went over 3.3 Notes
        3.  Finished going over the Chapter 2 Test
        4.  HW: p.166 #15-35 odds (skip #23), 55 (answers)

*EVERYONE: Start studying 3.1-3.3 to prepare for the Quiz next week.

10.10.2013

Thursday, October 10

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
        1. Went over the 3.2 Homework (#37 &38 in particular)
        2.  Took 3.1 HW Quiz
        3.  Started 3.3 Notes
        4.  Went over the Chapter 2 Test
        5.  No Homework!

8am (Ms. Smith)
        1.  Reviewed the 3.2 Notes from yesterday.
        2.  Went over the Chapter 2 Test
        3.  HW: Redo the 3.2 Homework from yesterday
        4.  We will start 3.3 tomorrow

10.09.2013

Wednesday, October 9

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, 2pm - (Mrs. Johnson)
        1.  Reviewed Systems of Equations
        2.  Used Geometer's Sketchpad to find angle relationships in Parallel Lines & a Transversal
        3.  Went over 3.2 Notes & Proofs
        4.  HW: p.158 #7-25 odds, 37, 38 (answers)

8am- (Ms. Smith)
        1.  Used Geometer's Sketchpad to find angle relationships in Parallel Lines & a Transversal
        2.  Went over 3.2 Notes & the proof of the Same-Side Exterior Angle Theorem.
        3.  HW: p.158 #6-24 evens (skip #12), 25, 31, 35, 38 (answers)

10.08.2013

Tuesday, October 8

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, and 2pm (Mrs. Johnson)
        1.  Took 3.1 Notes on Lines and Angles
        2.  Algebra Notes on Systems of Equations
        3.  HW: p.149 #15-29 odds, 46-49,53,54 (answers)

8am (Ms. Smith)
        1.  Took 3.1 Notes on Lines and Angles
        2.  Started Systems of Equations Notes (will finish on Friday)
        3.  HW: p.148 #11-17 odds, 35-37, 43, 45, 46, 60-62 (answers)

10.07.2013

Monday, October 7th

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned-in the Chapter 2 Take-Home Exam
2.  Took the Chapter 2 In-Class portion of the Test
3.  We will start Chapter 3 tomorrow!

10.05.2013

Take-home Exam #15

Please add the following clue to #15 from the take-home exam:
7.  The pilot loves chicken.

Tell your friends to check the class website for this clue please!

10.04.2013

Friday, October 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over HW Quiz 2.6
2.  Completely finished the 2.6 Note Packet
3.  Discussed Chapter 2 Objectives, Definitions, and Theorems
4.  Worked on p.130 #1-47 odds (answers)
5.  Take-home exam this weekend!

HW Due Monday:
     p.108  #17-27 odds, 30-32, 39-42
     p.114  #6-8, 13, 16-19
     2.6 Worksheet - Fill in the Blank
     2.6 Practice B Worksheet
     p.130  #1-47 odds (optional)

10.03.2013

Thursday, October 3

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Kept working on 2.6 Proof Notes
2.  Took 2.6 HW Quiz
3.  HW: 2.6 Practice B Worksheet (answers)

*Reminders: Take-Home exam this weekend
                    Chapter 2 Test Monday

10.02.2013

Wednesday, October 2

The 7am and 8am Freshmen did not have class today.

At 7am:  the 7th and 8th graders worked on a Scavenger Hunt Review with Math Intern Ms. Smith

At 12 and 2pm: Students continued working on the 2.6 Proof Packet.  Make sure it is completed through #11.

Reminders: There will be a Chapter 2 take-home exam this weekend and the Chapter 2 in-class test will occur on Monday.

10.01.2013

Tuesday, October 1

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over homework questions on 2.6 Proofs
2.  Went over and corrected the 2.1-2.4 Quiz
3.  Continued working on the 2.6 Notes
4.  HW:  7am & 8am: Complete #7&8 in the Notes (I will not see you tomorrow!)
               Everyone:  2.6 Worksheet (answers)

9.30.2013

Monday, September 30

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Reviewed Algebraic Proof from Friday
2.  Started 2.6 on Geometric Proof through Example #4
3.  HW: p.114 #6-8, 13, 16-19 (answers)

9.27.2013

Friday, September 27

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took 2.5 Notes on Algebraic Proof
2.  Got pumped about starting to write proofs!
3.  HW: p.108 #17-27 odds, 30-32, 39-42 (answers)

9.26.2013

Thursday, September 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took the 2.1-2.4 Quiz
2.  Tomorrow we will start 2.5 on Algebraic Proof

9.25.2013

Wednesday, September 25

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over 2.4 HW Questions
2. Worked on p.103 #2-18 evens (answers)  due by the end of class
*QUIZ 2.1-2.4 tomorrow!

HW Due 7am, 12pm, & 2pm:
Book Assignments
p.77 #15-21 odds, 24-28, 37
p.85 #13-35 odds (skip #23)
p.85 22,39,40,50,53
p.91 #9,10,20,23,24
p.99 #11-31 odds, 40

Worksheets
Find the Formula Worksheet
Analogies and Venn Diagrams Worksheet
Syllogism Worksheet
Matrix Logic Worksheet
Review Packet (6 pages)

HW Due 8am:
Book Assignments
p.77 #15-21 odds, 24-28, 37
p.84 #6-8, 13-16, 18, 20
p. 91 #9,10,20,23,24
p.99 #11-31 odds, 40

Worksheets
Find the Formula Worksheet
Analogies and Venn Diagrams Worksheet
2.2 Worksheet
Syllogism Worksheet
Matrix Logic Worksheet
Review Packet (6 pages)

9.24.2013

Tuesday, September 24

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over any Review Questions from yesterday.
2.  Took 2.4 Notes on Biconditional Statements
3.  HW:  p.99 #11-31 odds, 40 (answers)

9.23.2013

Monday, September 23

Mrs. Johnson is sick today.  NOOOOOOOO! (I know, I know...)
Today you should:
1.  Ask Ms. Smith if you have any questions on your Matrix logic homework.
2.  Work on this review packet due Thursday (answers)
*Reminder: The 2.1-2.4 Quiz will be Thursday*

9.20.2013

Friday, September 20

There was no 7am class today.

8am, 12pm, and 2pm:  Went over old homework quizzes and talked through some of the matrix logic problems.
HW: Finish the Matrix Logic Worksheet from yesterday

9.19.2013

Thursday, September 19

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Finished Syllogisms (7am and 8am, make sure to finish the syllogism homework worksheet)
2.  Went over how to use Matrix Logic
3.  HW:  7am: Matrix Logic Worksheet (all)
              8am, 12pm, and 2pm: Matrix Logic Worksheet (#3,6,8)
     Worksheet (ANSWERS)

9.18.2013

Wednesday, September 18

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took HW Quiz 2.1
2.  Started 2.3 (#2) Notes on Syllogisms
3.  HW: Worksheet (answers)
                               7am and 8am: only #1,3,4,10,11
                               12pm and 2pm: all

9.17.2013

Tuesday, September 17

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Finished 2.2 on Conditional Statements
2.  Started 2.3 on Deductive Reasoning
3.  HW:  7am, 12pm, and 2pm - p.85 22,39,40,50,53
                                                  p. 91 #9,10,20,23,24 (answers)
              8am:  Worksheet and p.91 #9,10,20,23,24 (see answers above)

9.16.2013

Monday, September 16

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the Chapter 1 Test
2.  Started 2.2 Notes (Conditional Statements & Truth Value)  Ms. Smith taught at 8am.
3.  We will finish 2.2 tomorrow (Inverse, Converse & Contrapositive) and start 2.3 on Deductive Reasoning
4.  HW: 7am, 12pm, & 2pm p.85 #13-35 odds (skip #23) (answers)
             8am change: p.84 #6-8, 13-16, 18, 20 (answers)

9.13.2013

Friday, September 13th

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the 2.1 homework
     (#6 on the worksheet & #5, 28 on the book assignment)
2.  Discussed Analogies & Venn Diagrams (Notes)
3.  HW: Worksheet (we will discuss the answers Monday)

9.12.2013

Thursday, September 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Started Chapter 2 with 2.1 Notes
2.  HW: Find the Formula Worksheet (answers)
             p.77 #15-21 odds, 24-28, 37 (answers)
*Reminder: you have to DOWNLOAD the answers to see them*

9.11.2013

Wednesday, September 11

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took the Chapter 1 Test!
We will start 2.1 tomorrow

9.10.2013

Tuesday, September 10

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the review packet.
2.  Went over the 1.4 HW Quiz.
3.  Discussed the "Concepts You Should Know" for the test tomorrow.
4.  HW: p.60 #1-24, 32-37 (answers)

*HW Due Tomorrow:
    p.25 #13, 15, 17, 27, 30, 41, 44, 46
    p.32 #15-31 odds, 34-42
    Review Packet
    p. 60 #1-24, 32-37

9.09.2013

Monday, September 9

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the 1.4 homework (#29 and 41 in particular)
2.  Took Homework Quiz 1.4
3.  Started Review Packet (see Mrs. Johnson if you need another copy)
4.  HW: Finish Review Packet
*Chapter 1 Test will be this Wednesday*

9.06.2013

Friday, September 6

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Finished 1.4 Notes
2.  HW: p.32 #15-31 odds, 32-42 (answers)
*Reminder: Chapter 1 Test on next Wednesday

9.05.2013

Thursday, September 5

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over Quiz 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6
  *Reminder: if you need help understanding a concept, ask someone!
2.  The Chapter 1 Test will be next Wednesday, so start studying!
3.  Started 1.4 Notes
4.  The following homework is for the next 2 days (due Monday):
       p.32 #15-31 odds, 34-42

9.04.2013

Wednesday, September 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took 1.3 Notes on Angles
2.  HW: p.25 #13, 15, 17, 27, 30, 41, 44, 46 (answers)

9.03.2013

Tuesday, September 3

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned-in homework
2.  Took Quiz 1.1, 1.2, & 1.6
*Note: download/print the new 1.3 Notes before you come to class tomorrow

8.30.2013

Friday, August 30

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the homework (#30 in particular)
2.  Worked on this Review Worksheet during class and checked the answers together.
3.  HW:  Review 1.1, 1.2, & 1.6 Worksheet (answers)  To see the answers, you must download the Word Document & Save it to your computer.

*Reminder: QUIZ 1.1, 1.2, & 1.6 will be on TUESDAY*
Study this weekend please.

The following homework will be due on Tuesday:
1.1 -  p.9 #13-15, 22, 36, 39
          p.9 #16-21, 23-27, 33, 34
          p.10 #28-32,40-42
         Postulate Worksheet
1.2 - p.17 #12, 14, 15, 29, 31, 36, 40
         p.17 #17, 18, 23-27, 39, 41
1.6 -  Midpoint Worksheet #1-10
          p.47 #13, 15-18, 22, 29, 30
Review - HW Worksheet 1.1, 1.2, & 1.6 (1 page)

8.29.2013

Thursday, August 29

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over HW Quiz 1.2
2.  Finished 1.6 Notes
3.  HW:  p.47 #13, 15-18, 22, 29, 30 (answers)

8.28.2013

Wednesday, August 28

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over homework (#23 in particular)
2.  Took HW Quiz 1.2
3.  Started 1.6 Notes on Midpoints
4.  HW: Midpoint Worksheet #1-10

8.27.2013

Tuesday, August 27

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over homework (#36 and #40 in particular)
2.  Finished 1.2 Notes
3.  HW: Geometer's Sketchpad (GSP Activity on Segments)
              p.17 #17, 18, 23-27, 39, 41 (answers)

8.26.2013

Monday, August 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the 1.1 HW Quiz from Friday
2.  Finished the 1.1 Notes
3.  Started 1.2 Notes through Segment Addition Postulate
4.  HW: correct the homework worksheet from Friday (if necessary)
             p.17 #12, 14, 15, 29, 31, 36, 40 (answers)

8.23.2013

Friday, August 23

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over last night's homework.
2.  Took the first homework quiz over section 1.1 so far
3.  Finished (mostly) 1.1 Notes
4.  HW:  this worksheet
             p.10 #28-32,40-42 (answers)
                       *NOTE: some classes may not have discussed #28, don't panic
             8am class also has to write the intersection postulates in their notes.

8.22.2013

Thursday, August 22

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over homework questions (#22 &36 in particular)
2.  Continued on 1.1 notes through intersection and union.
3.  HW:  p.9 #16-21, 23-27, 33, 34 (answers)

8.21.2013

Wednesday, August 21

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Set up OneNote on your laptops
2.  Downloaded the 1.1 Notes and talked about how to save class notes
3.  Started 1.1 Notes
4.  HW:   p.9 #13-15, 22, 36, 39  (answers)

8.20.2013

Tuesday, August 20

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Did a scavenger hunt through the online textbook.
2.  Practiced the basics of working in Geometer's Sketchpad.
3.  HW:  The following should be turned-in ASAP: Signed Syllabus
                                                                              Scavenger Hunt through Uhigh
                                                                              Information Sheet

8.19.2013

Monday, August 19th

Happy First Day of School!

Welcome to Accelerated Geometry!  You can find a link to the syllabus at the left.

HW: Don't forget to have your syllabus signed.  The scavenger hunt is due by Friday.

5.22.2013

Wednesday, May 22

All Classes-
Review for individual exams.

Thursday Finals Schedule
8:00-9:30 (8 am classes)
9:40-11:10 (10 am classes)
11:10-noon (lunch)
12:00-1:30 (noon classes)
1:40-3:00 (2 pm classes)

Friday Finals Schedule
8:00-9:30 (7 am classes)
9:40-11:10 (9 am classes)
11:10-noon (lunch)
12:00-1:30 (11 am classes)
1:40-3:00 (1 pm classes)

5.21.2013

Tuesday, May 21

Acc Geo-
1.  Tested the Structures
2.  The reports are due tomorrow.

Alg 1-
1.  Continued reviewing for final exams.

5.20.2013

Monday, May 20th

Acc Geo-
1.  Continued working on the Structure Project.  The structures will be tested tomorrow (Tuesday) and the report will be due Wednesday.
2.  Finished the Group Final if needed
*There will be a Geometry Review Session Wednesday, May 22nd, 2-4pm*

Alg 1-
1.  Went over the Group Final & began working on the Exam Note Sheet.
*There will be an Algebra Review Session Thursday, May 23rd, 2-4pm*

5.16.2013

Thursday & Friday, May 16th & 17th

All Classes-
1.  Take group finals both days.
2.  email Mrs. Johnson with any concerns: rjpepic@ilstu.edu

5.15.2013

Wednesday, May 15

Acc Geo-
1.  Continued with constructions
2.  Groups finals will be tomorrow & Friday

Alg 1-
1.  Went over the Chapter 10 & 11 Tests
2.  Went over the procedures for group finals
3.  Groups finals will be tomorrow & Friday

5.14.2013

Tuesday, May 14

Acc Geo-
1.  Started Constructions on the Structure Project
2.  Discussed the format for the Group and Individual Finals

Alg 1-
1.  Took Chapter 10 Test
2.  Discussed Final Exams
3.  Completed Course Evaluations

5.13.2013

Monday, May 13

Acc Geo-
1.  Turned-in the Construction Packet.  Remember: there will be a 10% grade reduction for each day that it is late.
2.  Started the Research portion of the Structure Project.
3.  Construction will start tomorrow.

Alg 1-
1.  Assigned groups for the Group Final
2.  Reviewed 10.7 on Independent & Dependent Events
3.  Took Practice Quiz 10.5-10.7
4.  HW: Review Worksheet 10.5-10.7
*Test Chapter 10 tomorrow*

5.10.2013

Friday, May 10

Acc Geo-
1.  Worked on several more constructions in the packet.  (see the doc & files tab if you need another copy)
2.  The following problems in the Construction Packet are due on Monday for a Quiz Grade: #1-14, 19-23, 30
3.  Also, please look through the Structure Project Packet over the weekend & start researching.  A copy can be found under the docs & files tab.

*Use the following links if you need help with your constructions:
                     http://hstutorials.net/math/geo_constructions.htm
                     http://www.mathopenref.com/tocs/constructionstoc.html

Alg 1-
1. Reviewed 10.6.  Focused on the differences between probability & odds
2.  10.7 Notes on Independent & Dependent Events
3.  HW: 10-7 Practice B Worksheet


5.09.2013

Thursday, May 9

Acc Geo-
1.  Started Constuctions #1-7
2.  We will work on more constructions tomorrow, and then several will be assigned for the weekend.

Alg 1-
1.  Fill out your copy of the 10.6 Notes using this ANSWER KEY
2.  Finish 10-6 Practice B
3.  Turn your Notes & Worksheet into Mrs. Zaitzeff in the Library

5.08.2013

Wednesday, May 8

Acc Geo-
1.  Turned in homework.
2.  Take Chapter 10 Test

Alg 1-
1.  10.5 Notes on Experimental Probability
2.  HW: 10.5 Problem Solving & Practice B Worksheets

5.06.2013

Tuesday, May 7

Acc Geo-
1.  Review the 10.4-10.7 Quiz
2.  Chapter 10 Objectives Worksheet (answers)
3.  HW: p.730 #3-8,13,14,19-41 odds (answers)
*Reminder: Chapter 10 Test Tomorrow*
HW Due:
    10.4 - p.685 #13-25 odds, 41,42
    10.6 - p.702 #13-29 odds
    10.5 - p.694 #13-21 odds,  25-33 odds
    10.7 - p.710 #13-27 odds, 33, 35
    10.8 - p.719 #13-23 odds, 24-26
     Review: Objectives Worksheet
                   p.730 #3-8, 13, 14, 19-41 odds

Alg 1-
1.  Turn-in Homework
2.  Chapter 11 Test

Monday, May 6

Acc Geo-
1. Finished 10.8 Notes on Surface Area and Volume of Spheres.
2. HW: p.719 #13-23 odds, 24-26 (answers)

Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed Quiz 11.5-11.8 and 11.9 Homework problems
2.  Reviewed (Practice Test) 11.5-11.9
3.  HW: Review Worksheet
*Chapter 11 Test tomorrow*
   HW due tomorrow:
      11-5 Practice B (odds)
      11-6 Practice B ALL
      11-7 Practice B (odds)
      11-8 Practice B (odds)
      p.831 #1-29 odds
      11-9 Practice B (odds)
      Review Worksheet



5.03.2013

Friday, May 3

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed Surface Area and Volume
2.  Took Quiz 10.4-10.7
3.  Will cover 10.8 on Monday

Alg 1-
1.  11.9 Notes on Solving Radical Equations
2.  HW: 11-9 Practice B (odds)

5.02.2013

Thursday, May 2

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over 10.5 HW
2.  10.7 Notes on Volume of Cones and Pyramids
3.  HW: p.710 #13-27 odds, 33, 35 (answers)
*Reminder: 10.4-10.7 Quiz Tomorrow*

Alg 1-
1.  Quiz 11.5-11.8
2.  Started 11.9 Notes
3.  We will finish 11.9 tomorrow

5.01.2013

Wednesday, May 1

Acc Geo-
1.  Class took HW Quiz 10.4 and 10.6
2.  10.5 Notes on Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones
3.  HW: p.694 #13-21 odds, 25-33 odds (*corrected answers)

Alg 1-
1. Finished 11.8 Notes on Rationalizing the Denominator
2. Took Practice Quiz 11.5-11.8 and went over the answers
3. HW: p.831 #1-29 odds
*QUIZ 11.5-11.8 will be tomorrow*

4.30.2013

Tuesday, April 30

Crazy to believe that it is the last day of April!
Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
2.  10.6 on Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
3.  HW: p.702 #13-29 odds (answers)

Alg 1-
1.  11.6-11.7 HW Quiz
2.  11.8 Notes on Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
3.  HW: 11-8 Practice B (odds)
*Reminder: small 11.5-11.8 Quiz tomorrow*

4.29.2013

Monday, April 29

Acc Geo-
1.  10.4 Notes on Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
2.  HW: p.685 #13-25 odds (answers)

Alg 1-
1. Reviewed 11.5 Graphing Square Roots and HW Quiz 11.5
2. 11.7 Notes on Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
3. HW: 11.7 Practice B (odds)
4. Went over the Chapter 9 Test
*reminder: QUIZ 11.5-11.8 Wednesday*

4.26.2013

Friday, April 26

Acc Geo-
1.  Took 10.1-10.3 Quiz
2.  Went over the Chapter 9 Test.  Please talk to Mrs. Johnson if you have any questions on it.

Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed graphing square root functions
2.  11.6 Notes on Radical Expressions
3.  HW: 11-6 Practice B

4.25.2013

Thursday, April 25

Acc Geo-
1.  Review for Quiz 10.1-10.3 tomorrow
2.  Worksheet (answers)
3.  HW tonight: p.679 #1-11, 14-17 (answers)
HW due tomorrow:
     10.2 Worksheet
      p.657 #13-21 odds, 31-39 odds, & p.666 #17, 27, 35, 36
      p. 674 #15-20, 29-31
     Review Worksheet
     p.679 #1-11, 14-17

Alg 1-
1.  Discussed the Calender for the rest of the year.
2.  Started 11.5 on Square Root Functions
3.  HW: 11-5 Practice B Worksheet (odds)

4.24.2013

Wednesday, April 24

Acc Geo-
No Class due to the Freshman Fieldtrip

Alg 1-
Took the Chapter 9 Test!  We will be starting Chapter 11 tomorrow.

4.23.2013

Tuesday, April 23

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed 10.1-10.2
2.  10.3 Notes on Formulas in 3-D
3.  HW: p. 674 #15-20, 29-31 (answers)

Alg 1-
1.  Went over Quiz 9.5-9.7, 9.9 & made corrections
2.  Practice Test
3.  Chapter 9 Test is tomorrow
HW Due:

     9-5 Practice B Worksheet
     9-6 Practice B (odds)
     9.7.1 Worksheet (simplifying radicals)
     9-7 Practice B
     9.9 #1 Worksheet
     9.9 #2 Worksheet
     Review: p.662 #3-54 every 3 (multiples of 3), #61-67 odds

4.22.2013

Monday, April 22

Sorry about being sick today kids.  Here's what you need to do today.
Acc Geo:
1.  Fill out the 10.1-10.2 Notes using the internet and your online textbook.
2.  Start working on the homework assignment on you schedule for today.
     HW: p.657 #13-21 odds, 31-39 odds, & p.666 #17, 27, 35, 36 (answers)

Alg 1:
1.  Review: p.662 #3-54 every 3 (multiples of 3), #61-67 odds
2.  Remember: Chapter 9 Test will be Wednesday

4.19.2013

Friday, April 19

Acc Geo-
1. Made 3D drawing using isometric dot paper
2. Made 2D net drawing on square dot paper
3. Made orthographic views given a 3D shape
4.  HW: 10.2 Worksheet

Alg 1-
1. Reviewed 9.5-9.7, 9.9
2.  Took Quiz

4.18.2013

Thursday, April 18

Acc Geo-
1.  Finished Chapter 9 Test
2.  Briefly starting Isometric Drawing - Intro to Chapter 10
3.  HW: Have fun drawing 3-D shapes.
       Requirement: MUST HAVE FUN WITH IT!

Alg 1-
1.  Finished 9.9 Notes on Exact vs. Approximate Answers and the Discriminant
2.  Practiced 9000 different problems
3.  Summarized the 4 methods we have for solving quadratic equations
4.  HW: 9.9 #2 Worksheet

4.17.2013

Wednesday, April 17

Acc Geo-
1.  Started the Chapter 9 Test
2.  There will be 20 mins tomorrow to finish, and then we will start Chap. 10

Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed 9.7
2.  HW Quiz over sections 9.5-9.7
3.  Started 9.9 on the Quadratic Formula
4.  HW: 9.9 #1 Worksheet
*reminder: there will be a small Quiz 9.5-9.9 on Friday*

4.16.2013

Tuesday, April 16

Acc Geo-
1.  More review for the Chapter 9 Test tomorrow.
   7am & 12pm HW Due:
               9.4 - p.620 #11-19 odds
               9.5 -  p.625 #9-21 odds, 32
               9.6 - p.634 #17-29 odds,35,39,41
               Review - p.639 #1-15 odds
                              Objectives Packet (answers)
                              Review Packet (answers)
                              (extra practice) p.640 #5-17 odds, 18-20, 21-41 odds
     8am HW Due:
                9.4 - p.619 #3,6,7, 17, and 24
                9.5 - 9.5 Notes packet #9,10, and 11
                9.6 - p.633 #2-5, 9-15 odds, 31, 33
                Review - p.640 #5-17 odds, 18-20
                              Objectives Packet (answers)
                               Mr. Simo's Review Packet (answers)
Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed Simplifying Radicals
2.  9.7 Notes on Solving Quadratic Equations by Using Square Roots
3.  HW: 9-7 Practice B
* There will be a Quiz 9.5-9.7, 9.9 on Friday*

4.15.2013

Monday, April 15th

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed HW Quiz 9.4 (7am and 12pm)
2.  Reviewed the Chapter 9 Objectives and worked through example problems (see the docs & files tab for another copy)
3.  Went over 9.1-9.3 Quiz
4.  HW:  7am & 12pm: p.639 #1-15 odds (answers)
               8am: p.640 #5-17 odds, 18-20 (answers)
*Reminder: Chapter 9 Test on Wednesday*

Alg 1-
1. Went over 9.1-9.4 Quizzes
2.  Reviewed 9.6 (solving quadratic equations by factoring)
3.  9.7 Introduction: Simplifying Radicals
4.  HW: 9.7.1 Worksheet

4.12.2013

Friday April 12

Acc Geo-
  • 7am and 12pm (Mrs. Johnson)
    • Reviewed Basic Probability and 9.6 Notes on Geometric Probability
    • HW: p.634 #17-29 odds,35,39,41 (answers)
  • 8am (Mr. Simo)
    • 9.6 Notes on Geometric Probability
    • HW: p.633 #2-5, 9-15 odds, 31, 33 (answers)
*Important Geometry Note: Chapter 9 Test will be next Wednesday, April 17*
  There will be a Review Session on Monday, April 15th from 2-4pm for those interested 


Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed solving quadratic equations by graphing
2.  9.6 Notes on solving quadratic equations by factoring
3.  HW: 9.6 Practice B (odds)

4.11.2013

Thursday, April 11

Acc Geo-
  • 7am and 12pm (Mrs. Johnson)
    • Discussed how Advertisements can use Geometry to be misleading.
    • 9.5 Notes on Changing Dimensions Proportionally
    • HW: p.625 #9-21 odds, 32 (answers)
  • 8am (Mr. Simonini)
    • Reviewed important vocabulary
    • 9.5 Note Packet on Changing Dimensions Proportionally
    • HW: Finish Packet 
      • (Answers: #10. $147 and #11. 4 root2)
Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed linear functions vs. linear equations
2.  9.5 Notes on Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
3.  HW: 9-5 Practice B Worksheet

4.10.2013

Wednesday April 10

Acc Geo-
  • 7am & 12pm (Mrs. Johnson)
    • Reviewed Slope and Distance Formula
    • Notes on 9.4
    • HW: p.620 #11-19 odds (answers)
  • 8am (Mr. Simonini)
    • Reviewed Slope and Distance Formula
    • Notes on 9.4
    • HW: Page 619-620 #3,6,7, 17, and 24 (answers)
Alg 1-
1.  Took 9.1-9.4 Quiz on Graphing Quadratic Functions

4.09.2013

Tuesday, April 9

Acc Geo-
1.  Took QUIZ 9.1-9.3

Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed the definitions from Chapter 9 so far
2.  Took Practice Quiz 9.1-9.4
3.  HW: p.621 #1-24
*QUIZ 9.1-9.4 Tomorrow*

4.08.2013

Monday, April 8

Acc Geo-
1.  Checked homework from 9.3
2.  Worked on Review problems as a class.
3. HW: p.615 #1-12 (skip #5) and  for #10, assume isosceles triangle and half circle (answers)
*QUIZ 9.1-9.3 is TOMORROW*

Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed Graphing Homework from Friday
2.  9.4 Notes on Transformations of Quadratic Functions
3.  HW: 9-4 Practice B
*Quiz 9.1-9.4 will be Wednesday*

4.05.2013

Friday April 5

Acc Geo-
  • 7am & 12pm
    • Finished 9.2 on Circles
    • Took HW Quiz 9.1
    • Started 9.3 Notes on Composite Figures
    • HW: p.609 #9-19 odds, 31 (answers)
  • 8am (Mr. Gossmeyer)
    • Finished 9.2 on Circles
    • HW: 9.3 Challenge Worksheet on Finding the Area of Composite Figures
Alg 1-
1. Went over 9.3 Practice B HW
2.  Reviewed the 9.2-3 HW Quiz from yesterday
3.  Graphing Activity with groups.
4.  HW: 9.2-9.3 (#2) Worksheet

4.04.2013

Thursday April 4

Acc Geo-
  • 7am and 12pm (Mrs. Johnson)
    • Started 9.2 on Finding the Area of Regular Polygons
    • HW: p.603 #15, 19-27 odds, 31 (answers)
  • 8am (Mr. Gossmeyer)
    • Started 9.2 on Finding the Area of Regular Polygons
    • HW: p.603 #6, 7, 9 (answers)
*All Acc Geo: There will be a 9.1-9.3 Quiz on Tuesday*

Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed the 4 graphing problems from the homework
2.  Worked on 2 application problems related to the graphs of quadratic functions
3.  Took HW Quiz 9.1-3
4.  HW: 9.3 Practice B

4.03.2013

Wednesday, April 3

Acc Geo-
  • 7am and 12pm (Mrs. Johnson)
    • 9.1 Day 2 Notes on Area of Trapezoid, Kite and Rhombus
    • HWp.594 #15, 17-19, 36, 42, 55 (answers)
  • 8am (Mr. Gossmeyer)
    • 9.1 Day 2 Notes on Area of Trapezoid, Kite and Rhombus
    • HWp.593 #4, 6-9, 15, 17-19, 22 (answers)
Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed finding the vertex of a quadratic function (checked the 4 homework problems)
2.  Continued 9.1-9.3 Graphing Notes
3.  HW: Finish graphing the 4 problems from last night's worksheet
*There will be a small graphing quiz tomorrow*

4.02.2013

Tuesday April 2

Acc Geo-
1.  No Class today due to the In-School Fieldtrip
2.  We will continue with 9.1 Day 2 tomorrow

Alg 1-
1.  Went over the Chapter 8 Test & 9.1 HW Quiz
2.  Started 9.1-9.3 Notes on Graphing Quadratic Functions
3.  HW: 9.2-9.3 HW Worksheet

3.28.2013

Thursday, March 28

Acc Geo-
Starting Chapter 9!
1.  Worked with Tanagrams and the idea of Area Addition Postulate
2.  Took 9.1 Notes
3.  HW: p.594 #11-14,16,23,25,27,31,33,35 (answers)

Alg 1-
Mrs. Lancaster taught the class (Mrs. Johnson had meeting)
1.  Reviewed HW (#4 from 9.1-9.3 Notes)
2.  Finished #5 and #6 from 9.1-9.3 Notes
3.  Worked on 9.1 HW
4.  Practiced finding Domain & Range of graph in the coordinate plan
5.  Took HW Quiz 9.1

3.27.2013

Wednesday March 27

Acc Geo-
1. Took the Chapter 11 Test!
2.  We will start Chapter 9 tomorrow.

Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed Linear Functions
2.  Started 9.1 on Quadratics
3.  HW: Finish #4 in the 9.1 Notes

3.26.2013

Tuesday March 26

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed for Chapter 11 Test tomorrow!
2.  HW:
     7am:  p.810 #5-15 odds, 21-29, 31 (answers)
     8am:  pg. 811 #11-15, #21-27, #30, 31 (check the 7am or 12pm answers)
     12pm: p.810 #5-15 odds, 21-29, 31 (answers)

Alg 1-
1.  Finished the Chapter 8 Test
2.  We will start Chapter 9 tomorrow

3.25.2013

Monday March 25

Due to the Snow Day today, the schedule will be as follows:
Acc Geo-
Tuesday: Review
Wednesday: Chapter 11 Test
Thursday: 9.1 Notes

Alg 1-
Tuesday: Finish Chapter 8 Test & start 9.1
Wednesday and Thursday: 9.1-9.3 Notes on Graphing Quadratics

3.22.2013

Friday March 22

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over #15 from the homework last night
2.  Summarized all of the theorems from Chapter 11
3.  Took HW Quiz 11.4-11.6
4.  HW: Chapter 11 Section Quiz Worksheet (Multiple Choice)
*Reminder: Chapter 11 Test is next Tuesday

Alg 1-
1.  Started the Chapter 8 Test
2.  You will finish on Monday (20 more minutes)

3.21.2013

Thursday March 21

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over any homework questions
2.  Went over 11.6 Notes using the posted GSP File on Segment Relationships in Circles
3.  HW: p.796 #13-21 odds, 24, 25 (answers)

Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed the #6 from Homework last night
2.  Worked on 8-6 Practice odds
3.  Individually worked on 
4.  The Chapter 8 Test is tomorrow and the following homework is due:

     8.2 - Practice B
     8.5 - Practice B
     8.6 - Practice B (odds)
     Review:  Finish the Chapter 8 Practice Test

3.20.2013

Wednesday March 20

Acc Geo-
  • 7am - Ms. Tenczar
    • 11.4 and 11.5 Notes and used GSP to derive the Theorems (see the file under the Docs and Files tab)
    • HW: p.776 #15-17, 21, 27 and p.787 #17-25 odds, 27, 28, 31-33 all (answers)
  • 8am - Ms. Burke
    • Took a quick 11.2 HW Quiz
    • 11.4 and 11.5 Notes
    • HW: Worksheet (answers)  see Ms. Burke if you need an extra copy
  • 12pm - Mrs. Johnson
    • Went over homework #31 in particular
    • 11.4 and 11.5 Notes using the GSP file posted
    • HW: p.776 #13-27 odds and p.787 #17-31 odds (answers)
Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed last night's factoring problems
2.  Discussed how factoring can help with mental math
3.  Went over several application problems.  
4.  #6 on the Review Worksheet is due tomorrow at the door

3.19.2013

Tuesday March 19

Acc Geo-
  • 7am - Ms. Tenczar
    • Reviewed the worksheet from yesterday as a class (the last one in particular)
    • 11.2 Notes on Arcs
    • HW: p.761 #19-35 odds, 40 (Answers)
  • 8am - Ms. Burke
    • 11.2 Notes on Arcs
    • The Class then did a Sibling Pie Chart Activity to practice determining arc length
    • HW: p.760 #11,12,27,28,30,32 (Answers)
  • 12pm - Mrs. Johnson
    • Finished #6 and 7 from the 11.1 Notes yesterday
    • Took HW Quiz 11.1
    • 11.2 Notes on Arcs
    • HW: p.761 #19-39 odds, 49 (Answers)
Alg 1-
1.  Finished 8.5 Notes on the Difference of Squares and 8-5 Practice B Worksheet
2.  Started 8.6 on Choosing a Factoring Method
3.  HW: Finish the problems on the 8.6 Notes

3.18.2013

Monday March 18

Acc Geo-
  • 7am Section - Ms. Tenczar
    • Started Chapter 11 on Circles with 11.1 Notes
    • Groups worked on 3 Challenge Problems (see Ms. Tenczar for the worksheet)
    • HW: p.752 #11, 12, 15-22, 26, 27, 31-33 (Answers)
  • 8am Section - Ms. Burke
    • Started Chapter 11 on Circles with 11.1 Notes
    • Groups worked on Problems (see Ms. Burke for the worksheet)
    • HW: p.752 #11, 12, 16-22, 31 (Answers)
  • 12pm Section - Mrs. Johnson
    • Started Chapter 11 on Circles with 11.1 Notes
    • All Chapter 11 Information will be in the packet handed-out today
    • HW: p.752 #11,16-27, 31-33, 38, 40 (Answers)
Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed 8.1-8.4
2.  Started 8.5 Notes and 8-5 Practice B #1-4
3.  We will finish 8.5 tomorrow and start 8.6
4.  The Chapter 8 Test will be on Friday

3.07.2013

Thursday March 7

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over the properties chart from last night's homework
2.  Groups worked on review problems from Chapter 6 & then we went over the answers as a class.
2. HW: p.439 #28 and p.442 #1-7, 9, 10, 12-15, 18-20  (Answers)
*Chapter 6 Test is tomorrow!*
Homework due:
  6.4 - p.412 #11-23 odds
  6.5 - p.422 #7, 8, 11-19 odds, 24-28, 34
  6.6 - p.433 #15-19 odds, 23-31 odds, 35
  Review-
          p.439 #28 and p.442 #1-7, 9, 10, 12-15, 18-20


Alg 1-
1.  Reviewed HW from last night & factoring
2.  Groups worked on p.557 #1-33 (skip #27) and turned it in at the end of the hour.
3.  Tomorrow will be a quick review of 8.1-8.4, then QUIZ 8.1-8.4

3.06.2013

Wednesday March 6

Acc Geo-
1.  Completed our Flow Chart organizing the different categories of quadrilaterals
2.  Worked on this REVIEW WORKSHEET in groups (ANSWERS)
3.  Went over any questions on the 6.1-6.3 Quiz
4.  HW: Complete the chart on the last page of the review worksheet (click the link above for a copy)

Alg 1-
1.  Started 8.3 & 8.4 on Factoring Trinomials
2.  HW: Finish the example problems in the Notes
*There will be a 8.1-8.4 Quiz on Friday*

3.05.2013

Tuesday March 5

Acc Geo-
1.  Finished Chapter 6 Notes by covering section 6.6 on Kites and Trapezoids
2.  HW: p.433 #15-19 odds, 23-31 odds, 35 (answers)
*Notice the HW change that is bold. Do not do #33*
The Chapter 6 Test will be on Friday.

Alg 1-
1.  Finished 8.2 from yesterday, focusing specifically on factoring by grouping.
2.  Groups worked on 8.2 Problem Solving Worksheet
3.  HW: finish 8.2 Practice B
4.  Went over the Chapter 8 Test.  Retakes must be done by this Friday.

3.04.2013

Monday March 4

Acc Geo-
1.  Listed all the properties of squares we could (between 14 and 16)
2.  6.5 Notes on proving Quadrilaterals as Rectangles, Rhombi, or Squares
3.  HW: p.422 #7,8,11-19 odds, 24-28, 34  (Answers)

Alg 1-
1.  Started 8.2 on Factoring using the GCF
2.  8.2 Practice B #1-10
3.  We will finish 8.2 tomorrow

3.02.2013

Friday March 1

Acc Geo-
1.  6.4 Notes on Special Parallelograms
2.  HW: p.412 #11-23 odds  (Answers)

Alg 1-
1.  8.1 on GCF and Prime Factorization
2.  Worked on the well known "Locker Problem"

2.28.2013

Thursday Feb 28

Acc Geo-
1.  Took 6.1-6.3 Quiz!
2.  We will go over 6.4 tomorrow

Alg 1-
1.  Finished the Chapter 7 Test!  Yes!
2.  We will start Chapter 8 tomorrow with section 8.1

2.27.2013

Wednesday Feb 27

Acc Geo-
1.  Went over 6.1-6.2 HW Quiz
2.  Review Packet (Answers)
3.  HW: p.407 #1-14, 16-24 (Answers)
*QUIZ 6.1-6.3 tomorrow*
HW due tomorrow:
  6.2 - p.395 #15-23 odds, 26, 41, 42, 46, 51-53
  6.3 - p.402 #9-13 odds, 17-25 odds, 26, 35
  Review Packet
  Review - p.407#1-14, 16-24

Alg 1-
1.  Started Chapter 7 Test.  You will finish tomorrow.

2.26.2013

Tuesday Feb 26

Acc Geo-
1.  Took HW Quiz 6.1-6.2
2.  Went through the majority of 6.3 Notes
3.  HW: p.402 #9-13 odds, 17-25 odds, 26, 35 (answers)

Alg 1-
1.  Took Practice Test over Chapter 7 and scored them
2.  Chapter 7 Test will be tomorrow.
Homework due tomorrow:

  p.479 #27-57 odds, 75-78
  7-6 Problem Solving Worksheet
  7-7 Practice B Worksheet
  7-8 Practice B Worksheet (odds)
  Review:
            p.512 #65-83 odds, and p.514 #1-34 w/definition Worksheet
            p.510-513, pick your 2 worst sections (no 7-5)

2.25.2013

Monday Feb 25

Acc Geo-
1.  Reviewed 6.1 from Friday by filling in 6.1 Notes
2.  Continued with 6.2 Notes
3.  HW: p.395 #15-23 odds, 26 (3 steps), 41,42,46,51-53
*There will be a 6.1-6.3 Quiz on Thursday*

Alg 1-
1.  Went over 7.8 HW and 7.6-7.7 HW Quiz
2.  Fill out definition sheet
3.  HW: p.512 #65-83 odds, and p.514 #1-34.  Afterwards, evaluate your understanding on the back of the definitions worksheet
*Chapter 7 Test Wednesday and Thursday*