Tuesday, April 1

Today in Acc Geo we:
Took the Chapter 9 Test!  Yaaahooooooooooo!

We will start Chapter 10 on Solids tomorrow.

Monday, March 31

Today in Acc Geo we:
Reviewed for the Chapter 9 Test tomorrow!
7am - Ms. Narczewski's Review
8am - Objectives Review (answers)
12pm & 2pm - Review Race (answers)

HW Due tomorrow:
7am  -

p.619 #5,15,17,18

p.625 #8,9,12,19

p.633 #12-15,27-30

p.640 #4-20 evens, 23, 30-42 evens

8am -

p.620 #11-19 odds

p.625 #9,11,15-19 odds, 22

p.634 #17,19,23-29 odds, 35,37

p.644 #1-7, 9, 12-18

12 & 2pm -

p.620 #13-19 odds, 24

p.625 #9-21 odds, 32

p.634 #17-29 odds (skip21),35,39

p.640 #4-20 evens, 23, 30-42 evens

Friday, March 28

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am, 12pm, & 2pm - Mrs. Johnson
1.  Went over 9.6 questions and the 9.4 HW Quiz (12pm &2pm)
2.  Review of the Chapter 9 Objectives (answers)
3.  Groups worked on the Basketball Court Area Problem
4.  HW: p.640 #4-20 evens, 23, 30-42 evens (answers)

8am - Mr. Schachtschneider
1.  Went over the 9.6 HW questions
2.  9.4-9.6 Review Packet in groups (answers)
3.  HW: p.644 #1-7, 9, 12-18 (answers)

Thursday, March 27

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the 9.6 Notes on Geometric Probability
2.  Discussed the 9.1-9.3 Quiz

Homework-
7am Ms. Narczeski - p.633 #12-15,27-30 (answers)
8am Mr. Schachtschneider- p.634 #17,19,23-29 odds, 35,37 (answers)
12pm & 2pm Mrs. Johnson - p.634 #17-29 odds (skip21),35,39 (answers)

Wednesday, March 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
All Classes:
Completed the 9.5 Notes on The Effects of Changing Dimensions Proportionally

HW 7am Ms. Narczeski - p.625 #8,9,12,19 (answers & the rest of the notes problems)

HW 8am Mr. Schachtschneider- p.625 #9,11,15-19 odds, 22 (answers)

HW 12pm & 2pm Mrs. Johnson -p.625 #9-21 odds, 32 (answers)

* The Chapter 9 Test will be Tuesday, April 1*

Tuesday, March 25

Today in Acc Geo we:
7am Ms. Narczeski -
      1. Found the area of irregular figures using estimation
      2. Found the area and perimeter of quadrilaterals in the coordinate plane using several different methods
      3.  HW: p.619 #5,15,17,18 (answers)

8am Mr. Schachtschneider-
      1. Found the area of irregular figures using estimation
      2.  Derived the distance formula from the Pythagorean Theorem
      2. Found the area and perimeter of quadrilaterals in the coordinate plane using several different methods
      3.  HW: p.620 #11-19 odds (answers)

12pm Mr. Rickey Orr -
      1. Reviewed the distance and slope formulas
      2. Completed the 9.4 Table with polygon properties
      3. Completed the 9.4 Notes on Perimeter and Area in the Coordinate Plane
      4.  HW: p.620 #13-19 odds, 24 (answers)

2pm Mrs. Johnson -
      1. Reviewed the distance and slope formulas
      2. Completed the 9.4 Table with polygon properties
      3. Completed the 9.4 Notes on Perimeter and Area in the Coordinate Plane
      4.  HW: p.620 #13-19 odds, 24 (answers)

Monday, March 24

Today in Acc Geo we:
Took the 9.1-9.3 Quiz!  We will start 9.4 tomorrow.

Friday, March 21

Today in Acc Geo:
7am - Ms. Simpson
      1.  Went over the 9.1 HW Quiz from yesterday
      2.  Review race in groups (answers page 1 and page 2)
      3.  HW: p.615 #1-11 (skip #5) (answers)

8am, 12pm, & 2pm - Mrs. Johnson
      1.  Went over the 9.1 HW Quiz from yesterday
      2.  Reviewed how to find the area of a regular polygon
      3.  Groups started working on the 9.1-9.3 Review Packet (answers)
      4.  Finish the Review Packet for homework.

* The 9.1-9.3 Quiz will be on Monday*
7am HW Due:

p.594 #11,13,14,23-27 odds, 45

p.594 #15, 17, 18, 36, 48

p.603 #6, 9, 16, 17, 29

p.604 #34,37 and p.609 #9-12,19,20

p.615 #1-11 (skip #5)

8am,12pm,&2pm HW Due:

p.594 #11,12,14,16, 24-34 evens

p.594 #15,17,19,36,42,55

p.603 #15, 16-28 evens

p.604 #34,37 and p.609 #9-12,19,20

9.1-9.3 Review Worksheet

Thursday, March 20

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took HW Quiz over 9.1
2.  Derived the formula for the area of a circle from the area of a regular polygon
3.  Finished 9.2 Notes
4.  Found the area of composite figures (9.3 Notes)
5.  HW: P.604 #34,37 and p.609 #9-12,19,20 (answers)

*There will be a 9.1-9.3 Quiz on Monday, March 24*

Wednesday, March 19

Today in Acc Geo:
7am - Ms. Simpson taught
      1.  Went over the 9.2 Notes on Finding Area of Regular Polygons
      2.  Mrs. Johnson went over the Chapter 6 Tests
      3.  HW: p.603 #6, 9, 16, 17, 29 (answers)

8am, 12pm, 2pm - Mrs. Johnson taught
      1.  Went over HW questions (#17 and #36 in particular)
      2.  Started the 9.2 Notes on Finding Area of Regular Polygons
      3.  HW: p.603 #15, 16-28 evens (answers)

Tuesday, March 18

Today in Acc Geo-
7am: Ms. Simpson taught
      1.  Finished section 9.1 on using the area formulas of Trapezoids, Kites, and Rhombi
      2.  "Tweeted" your favorite thing about class today.  #mathlife
      3.  HW: p.594 #15, 17, 18, 36, 48 (answers)

8am, 12pm, and 2pm: Mrs. Johnson taught
      1.  Finished section 9.1 on using the area formulas of Trapezoids, Kites, and Rhombi
      2.  We didn't "Tweet" anything, because math shouldn't be fun.  #seriousgeometry
      3.  HW: p.594 #15,17,19,36,42,55 (answers)

Monday, March 17

Today in Acc Geo:
7am - Ms. Simpson taught
1. Started Section 9.1 on Areas of Triangles and Parallelograms
2.  HW: p.594 #11,13,14,23-27 odds, 45 (answers)

8am,12pm,&2pm - Mrs. Johnson taught
1.  Started Section 9.1 on Areas of Triangles and Parallelograms
2.  Please brush-up on Trig, so that we can use it to find areas of triangles
3.  HW: p.594 #11,12,14,16, 24-34 evens (answers)

Friday, March 7

Took the Chapter 6 Test!

We will start Chapter 9 after Spring Break.

Thursday, March 6

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Discussed review questions from yesterday's worksheet. (#10 and #27)
2.  Continued reviewing by discussing the properties of quadrilaterals
3.  Worked on this Chapter 6 Review Worksheet . You should work on the properties chart tonight. (answers)  Sorry, the answer link wasn't working!  It is fixed now.
4.  HW: p.442 #1-20 (skip #8,11,16,17) (answers)

HW Due tomorrow:
    p.412 #11-23 odds
    p.422 #7,8,11-19 odds, 24-28 
    p.433 #15-31 odds, 35 
    Review Worksheet
    p.442 #1-20 (skip #8,11,16,17)

Wednesday, March 5

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the 6.6 HW Questions and 6.4-6.5 HW Quiz
2.  Worked on Review Worksheets in partners
3.  HW: Finish the Review Worksheet and make sure you UNDERSTAND it (answers)

*Reminder: Chapter 6 Test on Friday*

Tuesday, March 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took 6.4-6.5 HW Quiz
2.  Discussed 6.6 Notes on Trapezoids and Kites
3.  HW: p.433 #15-31 odds, 35 (answers)

Monday, March 3

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Reviewed 6.4 on properties of special parallelograms
2.  Completed the 6.5 Notes on conditions for special parallelograms
3.  Handed-back the 6.1-6.3 Quiz
4.  HW: p.422 #7,8,11-19 odds, 24-28 (answers)

Friday, February 28

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Completed the 6.4 Notes, where we discussed the definition and properties of rectangles, rhombi, and squares.
2.  HW: p.412 #11-23 odds (answers)

Thursday, February 27th

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned-in the 6.1-6.3 HW
2.  Took the 6.1-6.3 Quiz
3.  We will discuss 6.4 tomorrow on Special Parallelograms

Wednesday, February 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over 6.3 HW questions and the 6.1-6.2 HW Quiz
2.  Went through 6.1-6.3 Review Worksheet in groups (answers)
3.  HW: p.407 #2-24 evens (answers)

*QUIZ 6.1-6.3 Tomorrow*
HW due:

        p.386 #17-41 odds

        p.395 #15-23 odds, 26, 42, 46, 51-53

        p.402 #10-13, 17-23 odds, 31

        p.407 #2-24 evens

Tuesday, February 25

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took HW Quiz 6.1-6.2
2.  Completed the 6.3 Notes on Conditions for Parallelograms
3.  HW:  p.402 #10-13, 17-23 odds, 31 (answers)

Monday, February 24

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Reviewed 6.1 and went over homework questions
2.  Completed 6.2 Notes on Properties of Parallelograms
3.  HW:  p.395 #15-23 odds,26,42,46,51-53 (answers)

*There will be a 6.1-6.3 Quiz on Thursday*

Friday, February 21

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Started 6.1 on Properties and Attributes of Polygons
2.  HW: p.386 #17-41 odds (answers)

Thursday, February 20

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned in the Chapter 8 Homework
2.  Took the Chapter 8 Test
3.  We will start Chapter 6 tomorrow on Polygons

Wednesday, February 19

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over questions on the Chapter 8 Objectives
2.  Olympic Review with Chapter 8 problems
3.  HW:  p.572 #7-19 odds, 20-23 (answers)

Chapter 8 Test is tomorrow!
HW Due:

8.1 - p.521 #15-35 odds

5.8 - p.360 #9-23 odds

8.2 - p.529 #24-33,40,42,49,53,64

8.3 - p.538 #21-35 odds,49,51

8.4 - Worksheet (with your pretty pictures!)

Review - Chapter 8 Objectives

             - p.572 #7-19 odds, 20-23 

Tuesday, February 18

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the 8.4 Worksheet HW questions
2.  Discussed the 8.2 & 8.3 HW Quiz from Friday
3.  Started filling-out the Chapter 8 Objectives Worksheet
4.  HW: Finish the Objectives Worksheet (answers)

Friday, February 14

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over 8.1 & 5.8 HW Quiz
2.  Took 8.2 &8.3 HW Quiz
3.  Discussed 8.4 Notes on Angles of Elevation and Depression (although some classes did not get to the "Extreme" Example)
4.  HW: 8.4 Worksheet (answers)

Thursday, February 13

Today in Acc Geo we: 
1.  Went over 8.2 HW and finished the rest of the 8.2 Notes
2.  Worked on several extra 8.2 problems
3.  Completed 8.3 Notes
4.  HW: p.538 #21-35 odds,49,51 (answers)

Wednesday, Feb 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Practiced more examples of special right triangles
2.  Took HW Quiz 8.1 & 5.8
3.  Started 8.2 Notes
4.  HW: p.529 #24-33,40,42,49,53,64 (answers)

Tuesday, February 11

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Continued 5.8 Notes on Special Right Triangles
2.  HW: p.360 #9-23 odds (answers)

Monday, February 10

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Reviewed 8.1 Notes from Friday
2.  Finished the rest 8.1 & worked on extra examples
3.  Started 5.8 with Rationalizing the Denominator
4.  HW: p.521 #15-35 odds (answers)

Friday, February 7

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Defined Geometric Mean and used it in several examples
2.  Worked through how the geometric mean shows-up in similar right triangle ratios
3.  We did NOT finish the 8.1 Notes.
4.  There is no homework for the weekend.  We will continue with 8.1 on Monday.

Thursday, February 6

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned in the Chapter 5 HW
2.  Took the Chapter 5 Test

*We will start Chapter 5 and Right Triangle Trigonometry tomorrow*

Tuesday, February 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the Review HW from last night & discussed the GSP Exploration on the Euler Line & 9-point Circle.
2.  Completed a Group Review (answers)
3.  HW: Chapter 5 Test (Form B) Worksheet (answers)

(The Chapter 5 Test is set for tomorrow)
HW Due tomorrow:

    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

    p.365 #1-13

    Chapter 5 Practice Test (Form B)

Monday, February 3

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the 5.7 HW and 5.5 HW Quiz from Friday
2.  Worked on practice problems individually, then in groups
3.  Here is the list of Objectives for Chapter 5
4.  HW: p.365 #1-13 (answers)

* Remember: Chapter 5 Test is on Wednesday*

Friday, January 31

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over 5.6 HW questions (#13 and 23 in particular)
2.  Took HW Quiz 5.5
3.  Finished the 5.7 Notes on Pythagorean Theorem
4.  HW: p.353 #15-25 odds, 31-35 odds (answers)

*Reminder: Chapter 5 Test is scheduled for Wednesday*

Thursday, January 30

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the 5.5 Homework (#3 and #45 in particular)
2.  Completed the 5.6 Notes on the Hinge Theorem
3.  Went over the 5.1-5.4 Quiz
4.  HW: p.343 #10,13,19-27 odds, 31 (answers)

Wednesday, January 29

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Discussed how to use indirect proof/proof by contradiction
2.  Started the 5.5 Notes on Triangle Inequality
3.  HW: p.336 #3, 19-29 odds, 43-53 odds(skip #47) (answers)
4.  We will continue with 5.6 tomorrow.

School Cancelled

Hello Accelerated Geometry!

Please see the updated calendar so you know what the schedule looks like for the rest of Chapter 5.  The Geometer's Sketchpad Exploration will now be due on Wednesday.  Stay warm!

Friday, January 24

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned-in the 5.1-5.4 HW
2.  Took 5.1-5.4 Quiz
3.  Took Algebra Test (not graded, just to see how much algebra you remember)
4.  HW: Euler Line and 9-Point Circle Exploration (due on Monday)  It will be graded.

Thursday, January 23

Today in Acc Geo:
1.  Went over the Chapter 4 Test
2.  Discussed HW Questions from the 5.2-5.3 Worksheet
3.  Completed the 5.1-5.4 Review Worksheet (Filled-out version)
4.  HW: p.329 #1-12 (skip #10) (answers)

*5.1-5.4 Quiz Tomorrow*
HW Due tomorrow:

     5.1-5.3 Worksheet #1

     p.305 #19,21,29

     5.2 &5.3 Worksheets

     p.329 #1-12

Wednesday, January 22

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Finished the 5.1-5.3 (Day 3) Notes
2.  Took 5.4 Notes on Triangle Midsegments
3.  HW: Finish working on the 5.2-5.3 Worksheet from the weekend.  Go back and see if what we went over today helps you.  (answers)

Friday, January 17

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Balanced triangles on our fingers.  (Yes, we really did).
2.  Completed the first page of the 5.1-5.3 (Day3) Notes
3.  HW: Worksheet 5.2&5.3 (if you need another copy, see Mrs. Johnson)
4. We will go over the worksheet and the applications of the points of concurrency on Tuesday.
Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

Thursday, January 16

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the answers from the HW Worksheet
2.  Took HW Quiz 5.1-5.3 #1
3.  Completed the 2nd day of 5.1-5.3 Notes
4.  Started working on the Points of Concurrency GSP File
5.  HW:  Finish the GSP File (don't forget to save it!) and p.305 #19,21,29 (answers)

Wednesday, January 15

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Started Chapter 5 with a discussion on the special segments in a triangle
2.  Completed the 5.1-5.3 (Day1) Notes while using the "super-helpful GSP File" posted under the Docs & Files Tab
3.  HW: Complete the worksheet that was handed-out in class

Tuesday, January 14

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Turned in the Chapter HW
2.  Took Chapter 4 Test
3.  We will start Chapter 5 tomorrow with Special Segments of Triangles

Monday, January 13

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Went over the 4.8 HW (#17,26, and 33 in particular)
2.  Reviewed the theorems from 4.8 as Biconditionals
3.  Took a chapter 4 Practice Test and went over it
4.  Completed an additional proof using CPCTC
5.  HW:  p.284 #1-19 odds, 28-30 (answers)

*HW due tomorrow:

4.6 - p. 263 #8, 9, 14, 15, 17

4.8 - p.277 #13-19 odds, 22-26, 28, 33, 34

Review - p.284 #1-19 odds, 28-30

*Chapter 4 Objectives

1. Define and identify the parts of a triangle (4.1) 

2. Identify and classify triangles by their side lengths and angle measures (4.1) 

3. Use triangle classification to find angle measure and side lengths in a triangle (4.1) 

4. Use the Triangle Sum Theorem to find the measures of interior and exterior angles in a triangle (4.2) 

5. Name and label corresponding parts of congruent triangles (4.3) 

6. Use SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, and HL to assist in proving two triangles are congruent (4.4, 4.5) 

7. Complete two-column proofs to show that two triangles are congruent (4.4, 4.5) 

8. Use CPCTC (part of the definition of congruent triangles) to prove parts of triangles are congruent (4.6) 

9. Apply theorems relating to isosceles triangles (4.8) 

10. Apply theorems relating to equilateral triangles (4.8)

Friday, January 10

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Took a 4.6 HW Quiz on CPCTC
2.  Completed the 4.8 Notes on Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles
3.  HW: p.277 #13-19 odds,22-26,28,33,34 (answers)

*Reminder: this Chapter 4 Test will be on next Tuesday*

Thursday, January 9

Today in Acc Geo we:
1.  Review the definition of congruency and how it applies to show CPCTC
2.  Completed the 4.6 Notes
3.  HW:  p. 263 #8,9,14,15,17 (answers)

Wednesday, January 8

Welcome back to Accelerated Geometry!  Today we:
1.  Completed the Review of 4.1-4.5
2.  Practiced problems from sections 4.1-4.5 & a CRAZY mystery puzzle!
3.  Tomorrow we will cover 4.6 in class.
4.  No Homework

Wednesday, December 18

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

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.

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*

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

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*

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

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.

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)

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!)

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)

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*

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!

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)

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!

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!

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.

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!*

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)

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

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*

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)

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)

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.

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

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)

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!*

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)

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

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*

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)

Tuesday, October 29

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

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)

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)

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)

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!

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)

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

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!

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)

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

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.

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

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)

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)

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!

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!

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)

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

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.