Friday, August 28

QUIZZES FOR EVERYONE!

Both Accelerated Geometry and Algebra 2 took quizzes today.  Enjoy your weekends.

Thursday, August 27

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Reviewed sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.6 by traveling around the world.  No big deal.
    Here is a blank copy of that Review (answers)
2. HW: Review with 4 questions (answers)

HW due tomorrow for the QUIZ:

     1.1 - p.9 #13-15, 33, 36, 39

     1.1 - p.9 #16-21, 23-27, 34

     1.1 - p.10 #28-32, 40-42

     Postulate Worksheet

     1.2 - p.17 #12,14,15,17,18,27,29,31,36,40

     1.6 - Midpoint Worksheet

     1.6 - p.47 #13,15-18,22,29

     Review Homework (4 problems)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over 1.7 homework questions.
2. Matched Domains/Ranges with their Relations
3. HW: Review Worksheet (answers)

*HW is due tomorrow for the 1.1, 1.6, 1.7 QUIZ

Wednesday, August 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Took Quick Quiz 1.2
2. Finished the 1.6 Notes on the Pythagorean Thm & Distance Formula
3. HW: p. 47 #13,15-18,22,29 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Reviewed Domain and Range
2. Completed the 1.7 Notes on Function Notation
3. HW: p.54 #13-27 odds (skip #19) (selected answers)

Tuesday, August 25

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over homework questions
2. Started the 1.6 Notes on the Coordinate Plane and Midpoints
3. HW: Midpoint Worksheet (answers)
*Quick Quiz 1.2 tomorrow*

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Reviewed the homework from yesterday
2. Took notes on functions (finished 1.6)
3. HW: determine if the 32 graphs from last night's HW are functions (selected answers)

Monday, August 24

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over 1.1 HW questions and the 1.1 Quick Quiz
2. Completed the 1.2 Notes
3. HW: p.17 #12,14,15,17,18,27,29,31,36,40 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Went over HW Practice 1.1
2. Took 1.1 Quick Quiz
3. Played graph Pictionary
4. Took brief notes on 1.6 definitions
5. Found domain and range using the interactive paper folded thing
6. HW: complete the worksheet finding D and R for the 32 graphs (selected answers)

Friday, August 21

Today in Acc Geo we:

1. Took a 1.1 Quick Quiz

2. Finished the 1.1 Notes

3. HW: p.10 #28-32,40-42 (answers) 

            and the Postulate Worksheet (we will check answers Monday)

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Reviewed sets of numbers
2. Finished the 1.1 Notes on Set Notation
3. Started working on the 1.1 Practice.
4. Finish the 1.1 Practice Worksheet if you haven't already (selected answers)

Thursday, August 20

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Continued with 1.1 Notes and important definitions.
2. HW: p.9 #16-21,23-27,34 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Finished the Algebra pretest
2. Defined the sets of numbers and classified numbers
3. No homework.  We will finish 1.1 tomorrow.

Wednesday, August 19

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Discussed points, lines, planes, and space.  Started the 1.1 Notes.
2. HW: p.9 #13-15,33,36,39 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Took the Algebra common assessment.

Tuesday, August 18

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the syllabus (see the link at the left)
2. Worked in Geometer's Sketchpad
3. HW: Finish the online textbook worksheet.  Come tomorrow with any questions.

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Went over the syllabus (see the link at the left)
2. Reviewed some Algebra 1 concepts to prepare for the pre-assessment tomorrow.

Monday, August 17

Welcome Back to another school year!

Today in Accelerated Geometry you:
1. worked with partners on the Bunny Brain Boggler!
2. Please complete your "Who I Am" sheet and bring it in tomorrow
3. Complete the Freshman Scavenger Hunt by Friday

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. started working on your "Who I Am" sheet.  Please finish and bring back tomorrow.
2. got infected with SCHOOL FEVER!

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 19/20

All classes worked on group finals.

Accelerated Geometry: your reflections are due by Friday.

Monday, May 18

Today in Acc Geo we:
Tested your Structures!  We will start the Group Finals tomorrow.
*Reminder: your reflections are due Friday by Midnight*
Please check the Acc Geo Docs & Files tab for links to important documents

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Went over the 4th Quarter Exam. We will start Group Finals tomorrow.

Geometry Construction Portfolio

Here is a PDF of the portfolio pages.  Just in case.

Thursday, May 14

Today in Acc Geo you:
Started the Construction Portfolio (due Monday) and worked-on your Predictions for the Structure Project (due by midnight tonight)

Today in Algebra 1 you:
Took the 1st day of the 4th Quarter Exam.
*Reminder: the Chapter 9 & Chapter 11 MathSpace Assignments are due tomorrow*

Accelerated Geometry - Structure Predictions

Submitting your Predictions

Download this Microsoft Word file 

Type your name at the top of the document.

Fill in the table with your guesses.

Answer the 5 questions at the bottom.

Save the file in the format:          “Last name, First name Predictions”

Attach the file in an email addressed to Mrs. Johnson: rjpepic@ilstu.edu

Your submission is due by midnight tonight.  You will receive a confirmation email once your file is checked.

Wednesday, May 13

Today in Acc Geo we:
Continued working through the Constructions Note Packet on perpendicular & parallel lines

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Continued working on the Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 MathSpace Reviews. The 4th Quarter Exam will be tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday.  You may use a NoteSheet on the Exam.

Tuesday, May 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
Started our notes on Constructions.  We will continue in the packet tomorrow.
*Reminder: your structures must be finished by 4pm Wednesday

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed the material from Chapter 11
2. Continued working on the MathSpace reviews for Chapter 9 & Chapter 11 (due Friday)
*The 4th Quarter Exam will be Thursday & Friday

Semester Review Sessions

The Ulink is hosting review sessions for Accelerated Geometry and Algebra 1 on Wednesday, May 20th.  Click on this link to sign-up.

Monday, May 11

Today in Acc Geo you:
Continued working on your structures. They are due by 4pm on Wednesday.
*Bring your compass to class tomorrow.

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed the objectives from Chapter 9
2. Worked on the Chapter 9 - 4th Quarter Review on MathSpace (due Friday)

Friday, May 8

Today in Acc Geo you:
Started building your structures. You should have also received the review of 2nd semester material and the note-sheet you can use on your Final Exam.  Please start making your note-sheet this weekend.

Today in Algebra 1 you:
Took the 11.5-11.9 Quiz & submitted the 11.5/11.9 homework. We will begin reviewing for Quarter Exams next week.

Thursday, May 7

Today in Acc Geo we:
Started the Structure Project. Your blueprints are due tomorrow.  Please include your 3-D view, orthographic views, and accurate measurements.

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Continued reviewing 11.5-11.9 by teaching each other problems from those sections.  The 11.5-11.9 Quiz is tomorrow and the homework packet is due.

Wednesday, May 6

Today in Acc Geo you:
Took the Chapter 11 Test!

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over the 11.5-11.9 Quick Quiz & 11.9 Homework
2. Partners prepared to teach 4 questions tomorrow
3. HW: p.831 #1-7, 31-36 (selected answers)
*Quiz 11.5-11.9 on Friday*

Tuesday, May 5

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed Chapter 11 problems
2. Extra Quadratic Practice (answers)
3. Review Worksheet (answers)
* Chapter 11 Test tomorrow
HW due:
     11.7 - p.802 #11-21 odds, 22-26
     Review Worksheet

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Discussed connections between graphing and solving square root equations
2. Finished the 11.9 Notes
3. Took Quick Quiz 11.5-11.9
4. HW: Finish the 11.9 Worksheet (selected answers)

Monday, May 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over Quiz 11.4-11.6
2. Completed the 11.7 Notes
3. HW: p.802 #11-21 odds, 22-26 (answers)
*Reminder: you need a compass by Friday

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over the 11.5 Quick "Quiz"
2. Started the 11.9 Notes (stopped after #13)
3. HW: 11.9 Worksheet #1-15 (selected answers)
*Review session on Thursday, May 4 from 2-4pm on 11.5-11.9*

Thursday, April 30

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the 11.4-11.5 Quick Quiz, 11.1-11.3 Quiz, and the 11.6 Homework
2. Took a practice quiz
3. HW: 11.4-11.6 Review Sheet (answers)
HW due tomorrow:
        11.1 - p.752 #11,17-27 odds,31-33,38,40 
         11.2 - p.761 #19-39 (odds) skip 31 
         11.3 - p.761 #31 & p.767 #12-26 evens 
         11.1-11.3 Review of Extraordinary Fun (worksheet)
         11.4 - p.776 #13-27 odds,33,34,41
         11.5 - p.787 #17-33 odds,42-44 
         11.6 - p.796 #13-25 odds, 31, 35 
         Review Chapter 11 (worksheet)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Completed the 11.5 Notes on Square Root Functions
2. HW: 11.5 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)

Wednesday, April 29

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Took Quick Quiz 11.4-11.5
2. Completed 11.6 Notes
3. HW: p.796 #13-25 odds, 31, 35 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Discussed extra credit for the 4th Quarter Exam
2. Worked on puzzles, etc

Tuesday, April 28

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Completed the 11.5 Notes
2. HW: p.787 #17-33 odds,42-44 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 you:
Took the 11.6-11.8 Quiz

Monday, April 27

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Completed the 11.4 Notes on Inscribed Angles
2. HW: p.776 #13-27 odds,33,34,41 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed questions from 11.6-11.8
2. HW: finish MathSpace (if you haven't already)
             p.831 #8-30 (answers)
    *Quiz 11.6-11.8 tomorrow*

Thursday, April 23

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed 11.1-11.3 Notes with practice problems
2. HW: finish the review packet and complete the 10 minute practice quiz
              (answers for both the review & practice test)
*Quiz 11.1-11.3 tomorrow*

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over Quick Quiz 11.6-11.7
2. Finished the 11.8 Notes on Rationalizing the Denominator
2. HW: finish the 11.8 worksheet (selected answers)

Wednesday, April 22

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the Chapter 10 Test, 11.1 Quick Quiz, and 11.2 homework
2. Finished the 11.2 Notes
3. Discussed the 11.3 Notes on sectors, segments of circles, and arc length
4. HW: p.761 #31 & p.767 #12-26 evens (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Took Quick Quiz 11.6-11.7
2. Started 11.8 Notes on multiplying radical expressions
3. HW: 11.8 Worksheet #1-17 (answers will be posted tomorrow when we finish 11.8)

Tuesday, April 21

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Took a 11.1 Quick Quiz
2. Started the 11.2 Notes
3. HW: p.761 #19-39 (odds) skip 31 (answers)
4. Handed-back the Chapter 10 Test.  Review it tonight & fill out the Standards Grading.

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed simplifying radicals
2. Completed the 11.7 Notes
3. HW: 11.7 Worksheet (odds + #26) (selected answers)

Monday, April 20

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Started Chapter 11 Notes with 11.1 Notes
2. HW: p.752 #11,17-27 odds,31-33,38,40 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed the perfect squares
2. Completed the 11.6 Notes
3. HW: 11.6 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers) & memorize the 1st 13 perfect squares

Friday, April 17

Today in Acc Geo you:
Took the Chapter 10 Test!

Today in Algebra 1 you:
Took the 11.1-11.4 Quiz!

Thursday, April 16

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Taught the rest of your group the homework problems
2. Started working on the the Chapter 10 Objectives Problems
3. Partners answered a question for the Chapter 10 test
4. HW: finish the Objectives (answers)
HW due tomorrow:
            p.719 #13,15,17,19,23-26
            Density Worksheet
            Objectives

Today in Algebra 1 you:
1. Went over homework questions and several practice problems
2. Worked on the MathSpace 11.1-11.4 Review (due tonight)
3. HW: p.797 #1-19 odds (answers)

Wednesday, April 15

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the 10.8 Quick Quiz
2. Reviewed Density
3. Used this website to help visualize cross sections
4. Pairs started preparing 2 problems to teach each other tomorrow
5. HW: coordinate with your partner how to teach your problems

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over the 11.1-11.2 Quick Quiz
2. Finished 11.3 by discussing half life
3. (complete the 11.3 worksheet #9 if you haven't yet)
4. Discussed the 11.4 Notes
5. HW: 11.4 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)

Tuesday, April 14

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over 10.8 HW and took a Quick Quiz
2. Discussed Density Notes
3. Handed-back the 10.4-10.7 Quiz
4. HW: Density Worksheet (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Took Quick Quiz 11.1-11.2
2. Started the 11.3 Notes (did not finish half-life)
3. HW: 11.3 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)

Monday, April 13

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Thought about pizza
2. Discussed the surface area and volume of spheres (10.8 Notes)
3. HW: p.719 #13,15,17,19,23-26 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed evaluating exponential functions
2. Completed the 11.2 Notes
3. HW: 11.2 worksheet (selected answers)
*at 11am we also talked about the exponential growth formula*
   start #1-3 on the 11.3 worksheet

Friday, April 10

Today in Acc Geo you:
Took the 10.4-10.7 Quiz.  We will continue with 10.8 on Monday.

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed the tables of values quadratic and linear functions
2. Discussed the table of values for exponential functions
3. Completed the 1st page of the 11.2 Notes
4. HW: 11.2 Worksheet #1-5.  Selected answers to the 11.2 Worksheet will be posted on Monday.

Thursday, April 9

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed 10.4-10.7 and the effects of dilations
2. Complete the Worksheet for homework (answers)
*The 10.4-10.7 Quiz is tomorrow*
HW Due tomorrow:
   7am Class:
        p.684 #3,5,14,34
        section 10.5 #3,5,11,31 (in textbook)
        p.725 #1-9 odds, 13
        The Effects of Changing Dimensions Worksheet
        Review 10.4-10.7 + Dilations Worksheet

    8am Class:
        p.685 #13-25 odds (skip #21)
        p.702 #13-29 odds (skip #21)
        p.694 #13,15,17,21,29,31,33
        p.710 #13-27 odds (skip 21), 33
        p.725 #1-9 odds, 13
        The Effects of Changing Dimensions Worksheet
        Review 10.4-10.7 + Dilations Worksheet

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed Arithmetic Sequences
2. Completed the 11.1 Notes on Geometric Sequences
3. HW: 11.1 Worksheet (selected answers)

Wednesday, April 8

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Discussed the effects a dilation has on the surface area and volume of figures
2. HW: The Effects of Changing Dimensions Worksheet (answers)
*The 10.4-10.7 Quiz is on Friday*

Today in Algebra 1 you:
Turned-in homework and took the 9.5-9.7,9.9 Quiz
*We will start Chapter 11 tomorrow*

Tuesday, April 7

Today in Acc Geo with Mr. Kawulia and Mrs. Johnson:
1. Reviewed 10.4-10.7
2. We will continue with the effects of changing dimensions tomorrow
3. HW: p.725 #1-9 odds, 13 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Continued reviewing 9.5-9.7 and 9.9
2. Finished the Solving Quadratic Equations Bracket
3. HW: p.661 #1-17, 25-30 (answers)
*HW due tomorrow & 9.5-9.7,9.9 Quiz*

Thursday, April 2

Today in Acc Geo
     with Mr. Kawulia-
        1. Went over the 10.1-10.3 Quiz and the 10.4,10.6 Practice Quiz
        2. Discussed answers to last night's homework assignment
        3. Started the 10.7 Notes on Volume of Pyramids and Cones
        4. HW: Finish the examples in the 10.7 Note Packet

     with Mrs. Johnson-
        1. Went over the 10.1-10.3 Quiz and the 10.4, 10.6 Quick Quiz
        2. Discussed the Volume formula for Pyramids and Cones
        3. Finished the 10.7 Notes
        4. HW: p.710 #13-27 odds (skip 21), 33 (answers)

*There will be a 10.4-10.7 Quiz on Friday, April 10th

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over the 9.9 #1 worksheet
2. Kept working on the 9.9 Notes (focusing on using the discriminant)
3. Competed in the "Solving Quadratic Equations Championship"!
4. HW: 9.9 #2 Worksheet (selected answers)

*There will be a 9.5-9.9 Quiz on Wednesday, April 8th

Wednesday, April 1st

Today in Acc Geo
     with Mr. Kawulia
        1. Went over 10.6 examples from yesterday on Volume of Prisms/Cylinders.
        2. Took Practice Quiz 10.4 &10.6
        3. Discussed 10.5 Notes on the Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones
        4. HW: section 10.5 #3,5,11,31 (in textbook)

     with Mrs. Johnson
        1. Took Quick Quiz 10.4 & 10.6
        2. Completed the 10.5 Notes on the Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones
        3. HW: p.694 #13,15,17,21,29,31,33 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over the Quick Quizzes from yesterday.
2. Reviewed the 3 methods we have for solving quadratic equations.
3. Started the 9.9 Notes on the Quadratic Formula
4. HW: 9.9 Worksheet #1 (selected answers)

Tuesday, March 31

Today in Acc Geo
    with Mr. Kawulia
        1. Reviewed Surface Area and 10.4
        2. Discussed Volume and practiced several volume problems
        3. HW: pick 5 volume problems from section 10.6 that would be good to use for a review & explain why you picked them.  Be ready to turn your suggestions in tomorrow.

     with Mrs. Johnson
        1. Reviewed 10.4 Homework and went over general surface area problems
        2. Completed the 10.6 Notes on Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
        3. HW: p.702 #13-29 odds (skip #21) (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 
     with Mr. Guthrie
        1. Went over the 9.1-9.4 Quiz with Mrs. Johnson
        2. Reviewed 9.5-9.7 with Mr. Guthrie
        *HW due tomorrow: 9.5 Worksheet (selected answers)
                                          9.6 Worksheet (selected answers)
                                          9.7 Worksheet (selected answers)

     with Mrs. Johnson
        1. Went over the 9.1-9.4 Quiz
        2. Reviewed 9.5-9.7 and discussed some extension problems
        3. Took a Quick Quiz
        4. HW: p.664 #35-53 odds (selected answers)

Monday, March 30

Today in Acc Geo
    with Mr. Kawulia - 
        1. Discussed Lateral Area and Total Surface Area from section 10.4
        2. Groups worked on several practice problems
        3. HW: #3 on the practice problems and p.684 #3,5,14,34

     with Mrs. Johnson - 
        1. Started the 10.4 Notes on Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
        2. HW: p.685 #13-25 odds (skip #21) (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 
     with Mr. Guthrie - 
        1. Reviewed the perfect squares
        2. Completed the 9.7 Notes on Solving by Taking Square Roots
        3. HW: 9.7 Worksheet
*HW is due Wednesday, April 1st*

     with Mrs. Johnson -
        1. Reviewed Solving by Factoring
        2. Completed the 9.7 Notes on Solving by Taking Square Roots
        3. HW: 9.7 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)
*HW is due Wednesday, April 1st*

Friday, March 27

Today in Acc Geo you:
Took the 10.1-103. Quiz

Today in Algebra 1 with Mr. Guthrie:
1. Worked-on Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
2. HW: 9.6 Practice B Worksheet (click here if you did not get a copy, or stop by Mrs. Johnson's desk)

Today in Algebra 1 with Mrs. Johnson:
1. Discussed 9.6 on Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring.  We did not finish the notes, but will on Monday.
2. HW: 9.6 Worksheet (odds) (selected answers)

Thursday, March 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Worked several problems on the 3-D distance formula
2. Handed-back the Chapter 9 Tests
3. Started the 10.1-10.3 Review Packet
4. Finish the Review for homework (answers)
*Quiz 10.1-10.3 tomorrow*

HW due tomorrow -
       p.657 #13-21 odds, 31-39 odds
       10.2 Worksheet
       p.674 #15-20,29-31
       10.1-10.3 Review

Today in Algebra 1 with Mr. Guthrie:
1. Worked through the 9.5 Notes on Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
2. HW: Worksheet

Today in Algebra 1 with Mrs. Johnson:
1. Completed the 9.5 Notes on Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
2. Watched a video about parabolas in football.
3. HW: 9.5 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)

Wednesday, March 25

Today in Acc Geo:
1. Completed 10.3 on 3-D formulas
2. HW: p.674 #15-20,29-31 (answers) and please complete this survey on technology usage if you haven't already.

*The 10.1-10.3 Quiz is scheduled for Friday*

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Took the 9.1-9.4 Quiz.  Please complete this survey on technology usage if you haven't already.

Tuesday, March 24

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed cross-sections
2. Completed 10.2 Notes on 3-D drawing
3. HW: Worksheet 10.2 (see Mrs. Johnson if you need another copy) and please complete this survey on technology usage if you haven't already

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed graphing parabolas
2. Played Trash-ketball with review problems
3. HW: p.621 #1-23 odds (answers) and please complete this survey on technology usage if you haven't already
*The 9.1-9.4 Quiz is tomorrow.  Make sure all homework is finished by tomorrow*

Monday, March 23

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Finished the Chapter 9 Test
2. Started the 10.1 Notes on 3-D Figures
3. HW: p.657 #13-21 odds, 31-39 odds (answers) and please complete this survey on technology usage if you haven't already

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Completed the 9.4 Notes on Quadratic Transformations
2. HW: 9.4 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers) and please complete this survey on technology usage if you haven't already

Friday, March 20

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Started the Chapter 9 Test.  You will finish on Monday.
2. Oven the weekend: please complete this survey on technology usage

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over homework questions on graphs #1-8
2. Completed Application questions #9 and 10 from the homework packet
3. Started working on the Graph Matching Packet
4. HW: finish the Graph Matching Packet and please complete this survey on technology usage

Thursday, March 19

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the 9.4 Quick Quiz and 9.1-9.3 Quiz
2. Groups worked on the review packet and objectives
3. HW: Finish the packet (answers)

HW due tomorrow:
     9.1-9.3 Group Review Worksheet
     Basketball Court Problem
     p.620 #11-19 odds, 24
     p.634 #17-29 odds (skip #21),35,39
     Review Packet and Objectives

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over the 9.1 Quick Quiz
2. Continued working on finding the vertex of parabolas from an equation
3. Continued working through the 9.2-9.3 Notes
4. Briefly looked-through the 3rd Quarter Exams
4. HW: Graph #1-8 on the 9.2/9.3 Worksheet.  (selected answers) You can stop before the application problems.

Wednesday, March 18

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Took a 9.4 Quick Quiz
2. Completed the 9.6 Notes on Geometric Probability
3. HW: p.634 #17-29 odds (skip #21),35,39 (answers)
*Chapter 9 Test is Friday*

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Took a 9.1 Quick Quiz
2. Started the notes on Graphing Quadratics
3. HW: 9.2/9.3 Worksheet #2
We will check #2 tomorrow and continue with graphing

Tuesday, March 17

Today in Acc Geo we:

1. Went over the Basketball Court Area problem

2. Worked-on Pick's Theorem and other 9.4 Notes

3. HW: p.620 #11-19 odds, 24 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:

1. Discussed Characteristics of Parabolas (vertex, zeros, domain/range, etc)

2. HW: Finish the 9.1 Worksheet from yesterday (selected answers)

Monday, March 16

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed the 9.1-9.3 Area Formulas with practice problems
2. Finish the worksheet (answers) and the Basketball Court Problem!

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Discussed fun facts about pi!
2. Started the Chapter 9 Notes on identifying quadratic functions
3. HW: #5-8 on the 9.1 HW Worksheet

Friday, March 6

Today in Acc Geo we:
Took the 9.1-9.3 Quiz

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Finished the 3rd Quarter Exam

Enjoy your Spring Break!

Thursday, March 5

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Finished our discussion about circles.
2. Worked on Composite Figure activities
3. HW: p.609 #9-12,19,20 (answers)

HW due tomorrow for the 9.1-9.3 Quiz:
     p.594 #11,12,14,16,24-34 evens
     p.594 #15,17,19,36,42,55
     p.603 #15,16-28 evens
     p.609 #9-12,19,20

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Started the 3rd Quarter Exam.  You will finish tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Took a Quick Quiz on Section 9.1 over the area formulas
2. Began the 9.2 Notes on regular polygons
3. We will finish our discussion about circles tomorrow
4. HW: p.603 #15,16-28 evens (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over the 8.5-8.6 Review
2. Took a Practice Test over Chapter 7 & discussed it
3. Continue working on the MathSpace assignments (5 Reviews due Friday)
4. The 3rd Quarter Exam starts tomorrow.

Tuesday, March 3

School is cancelled today.

Accelerated Geometry - We will continue with section 9.2 on Wednesday

Algebra 1 - We will still have the 3rd Quarter Exam on Thursday and Friday!  We will review Chapters 7 and 8 on Wednesday.  Please use your day off to continue studying and completing your MathSpace Reviews.

Monday, March 2

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed finding the area of triangles
2. Derived the area formulas for trapezoids, kites, and rhombi.
3. HW: p.594 #15,17,19,36,42,55 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Discussed Quarter Exams
2. Reviewed Chapter 6 on Systems
3. Start working on the Quarter 3 Reviews in MathSpace.  There are 5 reviews due on Friday.
*The Quarter Exam will be this Thursday and Friday*

Friday, February 27

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Played with Tangrams
2. Discussed the Area Addition Postulate and used it to derive the area formulas for a parallelogram and a triangle
3. HW: p.594 #11,12,14,16,24-34 evens (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Took the 8.5-8.6 Quiz and turned-in homework.

Thursday, February 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
Took the Chapter 6 Test!  We will start Chapter 9 tomorrow.

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Took a practice quick quiz and went over it.
2. Worked on review assignments
3. HW: finish the 8.5-8.6 Review in MathSpace and p.573 #1-31 odds (answers)

Wednesday, February 25

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed Chapter 6: we completed Sections 5,6, and 8 of the Review Packet
2. HW: Complete Section 7 (answers), Section 9 (answers), and Section 11 (answers)
3. Optional: Complete Section 12 (answers)
*The Chapter 6 Test is tomorrow*
HW due tomorrow:
p.402 #10-13,17-23 odds,31
p.422 #7,8,11-19 odds, 24-28
Sections 1-9, 11 of the Review Packet

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed Sections 8.5 and 8.6
2. Went over the 8.1-8.4 Quiz
3. HW: Mathspace 8.5-8.6 Review and p.573 #1-31 odds (both are due Friday, and there will not be an additional assignment tomorrow)

Tuesday, February 24

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the 8.1-8.4 Quiz
2. Started Section 3 from the Review
3. HW: Finish Section 3 (answers) and Section 4 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Completed the 8.6 Notes
2. HW: 8.6 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)

Monday, February 23

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Finished the Notes for Chapter 6
2. Groups worked on Page 1 of the Review Packet
3. HW: Complete Section 2 of the review (answers)
             Correct the 6.1-6.4 Quiz

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Completed the 8.5 Notes on Special Types of Factoring
2. HW: Complete the 8.5 Assignment in MathSpace

Friday, February 20

Today in Acc Geo we:

1. Reviewed how to prove a quadrilateral is a parallelogram

2. Discussed how to prove a quadrilateral is either a rhombus, rectangle, or square

3. HW: p.422 #7,8,11-19 odds, 24-28 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:

Took the 8.1-8.4 Quiz on Factoring

Thursday, February 19

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Started Part 2 of Chapter 6 on proving the type of quadrilateral from given properties
2. HW: p.402 #10-13,17-23 odds,31 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed Sections 8.1-8.4 on Factoring
2. Students may use the review sheet from class today on the quiz tomorrow
3. HW: p.557 #1-34 (answers)

Wednesday, February 18

Today in Acc Geo we:
Took the Chapter 6 Quiz

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Continued working through 8.3 and 8.4 factoring problems
2. Partners submitted practice problems at the end of the hour
3. HW: finish the 8.3 odds and 8.4 evens on the worksheets (selected answers)

Tuesday, February 17

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed Part 1 of Chapter 6
       7am Solutions
       8am Solutions
2. HW: Take the Practice Quiz (answers)
HW Due tomorrow:
     p.386 #17-41 odds
     p.439 #15-26,28,34-47,56-64
     Practice Quiz

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Took a 8.1-8.2 Quick Quiz
2. Worked through the 8.3/8.4 Notes on factoring trinomials
3. HW: get halfway through the 8.3/8.4 worksheets
4.  We will continue working on these sections tomorrow.

Friday, February 13

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Practiced problems using the properties of quadrilaterals
2. HW: p.439 #15-26,28,34-47,56-64 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed dividing exponential expressions
2. Completed the 8.2 Notes on Factoring by Grouping
3. HW: 8.2 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)

Thursday, February 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed last night's proofs
2. Worked on the trapezoid property proof
3. HW: Prove why the diagonals in an isosceles triangle are congruent

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Completed the 8.1 Notes on GCF and Prime Factorization
2. HW: 8.1 Practice B (selected answers)

Wednesday, February 11

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the proofs of the parallelogram properties
2. Groups working on rectangles and rhombus properties
3. HW: prove through the kite properties
4. We will pick back up with trapezoids tomorrow

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Did quiz corrections on the 7.1-7.4 and 7.5-7.8 quizzes
2. We will start chapter 8 tomorrow

Tuesday, February 10

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the construction proofs from the homework
2. Worked on the Properties of Quadrilaterals Worksheet (answers)
3. HW: Prove the Parallelogram Properties (1st page) of THIS WORKSHEET

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Took 7.5-7.8 Quiz

Monday, February 9

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the Chapter 5 Test
2. Started working through the Chapter 6 Part 1 GSP File
3. HW: Finish proving the quadrilaterals in the GSP File

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed 7.5-7.8 with a Practice Quiz
2. HW: p. #1-35 odds (answers)
*Quiz 7.5-7.8 is tomorrow*

Friday, February 6

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Started page 1 of the Chapter 6 Notes and worked on the Discovery Worksheet
2. HW: p.386 #17-41 odds (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed multiplying polynomials
2. Completed the 7.8 Notes on Special Binomials
3. HW: 7.8 Worksheet odds (selected answers)

Thursday, February 5th

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed Quadratic Expressions and Equations.
2. We worked on factoring, the quadratic formula, and other methods of solving quadratic equations.
3. Optional HW: Complete the page of Quadratic Review within the 5.4 Notes (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Took a 7.5-7.6 Quick Quiz
2. Started the 7.7 Notes on Multiplying Polynomials
3. HW: 7.7 Worksheet Odds and #18 (selected answers)

Wednesday, February 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
Took the Chapter 5 Test.

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over 7.5 Questions
2. Completed the 7.6 Notes
3. HW: 7.6 Practice B (selected answers)

Tuesday, February 3

Today in Acc Geo we:

1. Worked on Review Problems in groups (answers)

2. HW: p.365 #1-13 (answers)

Chapter 5 Test is tomorrow.  HW Due tomorrow is:

     p.336 #3,19-29 odds,43-53 odds (skip #47)

     p.343 #10,13,19-27 odds, 31

     p.353 #15-25 odds,31-35 odds

     Worksheet - Chapter Test (16 problems)

     p. 365 #1-13

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Completed the 7.5 Notes on Polynomials
2. HW: 7.5 Practice B (selected answers)

Monday, February 2

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the 5.1-5.4 Quiz and 5.5 Quick Quiz
2. Reviewed the Chapter 5 Objectives
3. HW: Chapter 5 Practice Test (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Turned-in homework and took the 7.1-7.4 Quiz

Friday, January 30

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Took the 5.5 Quick Quiz
2. Worked through the 5.7 Notes
3. HW: p.353 #15-25 odds,31-35 odds (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed the properties of exponents
2. Worked on an exponent puzzle
3. HW: p.475 #1-35 odds (answers)
*The 7.1-7.4 Quiz is Monday*

Thursday, January 29

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Finished discussing 5.5 and went over homework questions
2. Completed the 5.6 Notes on the Hinge Theorem
3. HW: p.343 #10,13,19-27 odds, 31 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed 7.3 Notes from yesterday
2. Went over the 7.1 Quick Quiz
3. Completed the 7.4 Notes
4. HW: 7.4 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)
*Students who will not be in class tomorrow for the dance competition are still expected to take the quiz Monday*

Wednesday, January 28

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Discussed contradictions and indirect proofs.
2. Worked through the 5.5 Notes (we did not finish at 8:00am)
3. HW: p.336 #3,19-29 odds,43-53 odds (skip #47) (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Took a 7.1 Quick Quiz
2. Started 7.3 Notes
3. HW: 7.3 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)

Tuesday, January 27

Today in Acc Geo we:
Took the 5.1-5.4 Quiz

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed 7.1 & discussed the homework
2. Completed the 7.2 Notes on Scientific Notation
3. HW: 7.2 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)
*There will be a 7.1 Quick Quiz tomorrow*

Monday, January 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over homework questions and the 5.1-5.3 Quick Quiz
2. Reviewed 5.1-5.4 with a worksheet (answers)
3. HW: p.329 #1-12 (skip #10) (answers)

HW Due tomorrow:
5.1-5.3 Worksheet (#1-18)
p.305 #19,21,29 
Worksheet 5.1-5.3 (Practice B)
5.1-5.4 Multiple Choice Practice Quiz (8 questions)
p.329 #1-12 (skip #10)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over the 6.5-6.6 Quiz
2. Began Chapter 7 with 7.1
3. HW: 7.1 Practice B Worksheet (selected answers)

Friday, January 23

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the 5.1-5.3 Homework
2. Completed the 5.4 Notes on Midsegments
3. HW: 5.1-5.4 Practice Quiz (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
 Turned-in the 6.5-6.6 Homework and took the 6.5-6.6 Quiz

Thursday, January 22

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Discussed points of concurrency and theorems from 5.1-5.3
2. Balanced triangles like professionals.
3. HW: Worksheet 5.1-5.3 (Practice B) (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed for the 6.5-6.6 Quiz tomorrow by practicing application problems
2. Remember, this week's homework assignments are all due tomorrow
3. HW: p.429 #1-21 odds (answers)

Wednesday, January 21

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Continued working through the 5.1-5.3 Notes (day 2)
2. HW: p.305 #19,21,29 (answers) and finish the GSP points of concurrency

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Discussed Systems of Linear Inequalities and the 6.6 Notes
2. HW: p.424 #17-29 odds, 37 (selected answers)

Tuesday, January 20

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Started Chapter 5 with Special Triangle Segments
2. HW: Worksheet #1-18 (skip #14) Worksheet & answers

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Completed the 6.5 Notes on Linear Inequalities
2. HW: p.418 #13-27 odds (selected answers)
*Quiz 6.5-6.6 on Friday*

Friday, January 16

Today in Acc Geo we:
Took the Chapter 4 Test!

Today in Algebra 1 we:
Took the 6.1-6.4 Quiz!

*Enjoy the 3-day weekend

Thursday, January 15

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed the 4.3-4.5 Quiz and 4.6,4.8 Quick Quiz
2. Worked-on more practice problems
3. HW: p.286 #19,20,28-30 (answers)
*Chapter 4 Test is tomorrow*
HW Due tomorrow:
     p.277 #13-19 odds,22-26,28,33,34
     p.263 #8,9,14,15,17
     p.286 #19,20,28-30

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over homework questions and the 6.3 Quick Quiz
2. Took a practice quiz
3. Worked on review problems, p.413 #1-20 (answers)
*Quiz 6.1-6.4 is tomorrow & HW is due*

Wednesday, January 14

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed Chapter 4 material with various activities
2. Took Quick Quiz 4.6,4.8
3. The Chapter 4 Test is Friday. Please continue studying for that.

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over HW questions and took Quick Quiz 6.3
2. Completed the 6.4 Notes
3. HW: p.409 #12-24 evens,26,29 (selected answers)

Tuesday, January 13

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Explored the application of the definition of congruent triangles
2. Completed some of the 4.6 Notes
3. HW: p.263 #8,9,14,15,17 (answers)
*Chapter 4 Test on Friday*

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over HW questions and the 6.1-6.2 Quick Quiz from yesterday
2. Discussed more difficult examples of using Elimination
3. Finished the 6.3 Notes
4. Completed some additional applications of systems of equations
5. HW: p.401 #19,22,24-30 evens,33 (selected answers)
*6.3 Quick Quiz tomorrow*

Monday, January 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Briefly discussed the 4.8 Notes on Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles
2. Finished the 4.3-4.5 Quiz from Friday
3. HW: p.277 #13-19 odds,22-26,28,33,34 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Took a 6.1-6.2 Quick Quiz
2. Started the 6.3 Notes on Elimination
3. HW: p.401 #11-17 odds,21 (selected answers)

Friday, January 9

Today in Acc Geo we:
Started the 4.3-4.5 Quiz.  It ran a little long, so we will take time on Monday to finish.
7am class - remember to get your student release for signed

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Went over the 6.1 HW (#17 in particular)
2. Finished the 6.2 notes on Substitution
3. HW: *changed from original assignment*
              p.394 #9-17 odds,25,30 (selected answers)
*Remember to get your updated syllabus signed*

Thursday, January 8

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Finished the 4.4/4.5 Notes on Triangle Congruecy
2. Did a BUNCH of proofs (flowcharts are life)
3. HW: p.257 #11-17 odds,22,27,28 (answers)
*4.3-4.5 Quiz tomorrow*
HW Due tomorrow:
     p.235 #13-23 odds,32,34
     p.246 #9-17 odds,30,31
     p.257 #11-17 odds,22,27,28

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Started Chapter 6 with the 6.1 Notes on Graphing Systems of Equations
2. HW: p.386 #9-17 odds, 28-30 (selected answers)
*Reminder: all homework must be completed before the 6.1-6.4 Quiz*

Wednesday, January 7

School is cancelled due to cold weather

Tuesday, January 6

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed the Shortcuts to prove triangles are similar.
2. Discussed which ones can be used to prove triangles are congruent.
3. Started the 4.4/4.5 Notes
4. HW: p.246 #9-17 odds, 30, 31 (answers)
*Quiz 4.3-4.5 will be Friday*

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Discussed changes to the course syllabus and our calendar this quarter.
2. Continued working on the Chapter 5 Task in MathSpace.
3. HW: Finish the Chapter 5 Task and return your signed syllabus

AMC Math Test

The American Mathematics Competition will be held on February 3rd from 8-10 AM in Stroud Auditorium.  Interested student will be excused from class during that time period. This is a 25 question, non-calculator, multiple choice test.  More information about the competition can be found by asking Mrs. Johnson or at http://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-contests.  

Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084fa8a828a64-amcmath by Thursday, January 8th at 3:00.  

Monday, January 5

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed Similarity and compared it to Congruency.
2. Finished the 4.3 Notes
3. HW: p.235 #13-23 odds,32,34 (answers)

Today in Algebra 1 we:
1. Reviewed Chapter 5 on Linear Functions
2. Started looking at the Mathspace website and the first assigned task.
3. No homework for tonight.

Wednesday, December 17

Today in All Classes we:
Went over the Group Finals and reviewed.