Tuesday, December 6

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Went over 7.5 questions, the 7.4 quick quiz, and the 7.1-7.3 & 7.6 Quiz
2. Started working on the review packet
   Answers to the 1st page of multiple choice: A: (4,1); C: 9; D: $300,000; D: 4ft 8in; D: square
   Answers to the 2nd page
*The Chapter 7 Test is tomorrow
 HW Due tomorrow:
          7.4 - p.485 #8-11,13-21 odds, 25a, 26
          7.5 - p.492 #18, 19, 24-27, 35-37, 39
          Review Packet

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over questions from the practice test yesterday and other general questions
2. Started the Review Packet (answers)
3. Finish the Review Packet for homework
*The Chapter 5 Test is tomorrow and the homework list is all due*

Monday, December 5

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Reviewed p.485 HW
2. Finished the 7.4 Notes
3. Took a 7.4 Quick Quiz
4. Completed most of the 7.5 Notes
5. HW: p.492 #18, 19, 24-27, 35-37, 39 (answers)
*The Chapter 7 Test is Wednesday*

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over information for Final Exams
2. Discussed the objectives for Chapter 5
3. Took a Chapter 5 Practice Test individually, then in groups (answers)
4. Come tomorrow with either specific questions from the practice test or general questions from Chapter 5
*The Chapter 5 Test is Wednesday and the homework is due*

Friday, December 2

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Started the 7.4 Notes
2. HW: finish the Triangle Angle Bisector Theorem Proof as best you can
             p.485 #8-11,13-21 odds, 25a, 26 (answers)
             Start working on your Finals note-sheet

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Reviewed questions from the 5.7 homework
2. Completed #1-3 and #6-7 of the 5.8 Notes
3. HW: p.377 #13-19 odds, 33, 34, 36 (selected answers)
            Start studying for Final Exams

Thursday, December 1

Today in Acc Geo you:
Took the 7.1-7.3, and 7.6 Quiz.  We will cover section 7.4 tomorrow.

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the quick quiz from yesterday.
2. Completed the 5.7 Notes
3. HW: 5.7 Practice B Worksheet (skip #2 and #9 for now) (selected answers)

Wednesday, November 30

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Talked about final exams
2. Reviewed sections 7.1-7.3 and 7.6
3. Took a quick quiz (2 problems)
4. HW: complete the review packet (answers)
HW Due tomorrow for the Quiz
     7.6 - p.499 #11, 17, 18, 22-24
     7.2 - p.465 #7-13 odds, 19, 27-30, 38-40
     7.3 - p.475 #11,13,20-24
              p.499 #13, 14
      Review Packet

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over HW
2. Took a quick quiz over completing the square and the quadratic formula
3. Started the 5.7 Notes on graphing and solving quadratic inequalities
4. HW: p.370 #18-20 (answers)

Tuesday, November 29

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Reviewed 7.3 from last week and looked at the p.475 assignment
2. Continued working through the 7.3 Notes
3. HW: p.499 #13, 14 (answers)
*The 7.1-7.3, 7.6 Quiz will be Thursday*

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over questions from yesterday on choosing a solving method.
2. Started the "Applications" in the Notes
3. HW: the #6 and #7 applications in the notes (we will check the answers tomorrow)

Monday, November 28

Accelerated Geometry
Freshmen did not meet today.
Keagan, Matt, and Cory: HW is p.499 #13, 14 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Finished the 5.6 Notes on the Quadratic Formula
2. Summarized all the solving methods from chapter 5
    Factoring, taking square roots, completing the square, using the quadratic formula, and graphing
3. HW: Choosing a method worksheet (answers)

Tuesday, November 22

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Went over the Chapter 4/5 Test
2. Started the 7.3 Notes
3. HW: p.475 #11,13,20-24 (answers)
    *7am class: Mrs. Johnson accidentally deleted the 5.5-5.7 Quiz grades.  Please let her know if you scored higher on that quiz than you did on the test.*

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the 5.5 & 5.9 Quiz
2. Took a 5.4 Quick Quiz on completing the square
3. Started the 5.6 Notes on the quadratic formula
4. HW: p.361 #23-29 odds (selected answers)  *This is a change from the original assignment*

Monday, November 21

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Completed the 7.2 Notes (we will not cover the Golden Ratio)
2. HW: p.465 #7-13 odds, 19, 27-30, 38-40 (answers)
            look over your Chapter 4/5 Test

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Reviewed Completing the Square
2. Finished #15-18 in the 5.4 Notes
3. HW: p.345 #27-37 odds (selected answers)

Friday, November 18

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Went over the 7.1 Notes
2. Completed the 7.6 Notes on Dilations
3. HW: p.499 #11, 17, 18, 22-24 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Discussed perfect square trinomials
2. Started the 5.4 Notes (completed through #14)
3. HW: p. 345 #3-11 odds (answers)

Thursday, November 18

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Practiced dilations in Geometer's Sketchpad
2. HW: complete the 7.1 Notes in the note-packet

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Took the 5.5 & 5.9 Quiz.  We will start 5.4 tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 16

Mrs. Johnson is gone today.  Tomorrow is our TCH students last day!

Today in Acc Geo you:
Took the Chapter 4/5 Test.

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over homework questions from 5.9 together
2. Went over your quick quizzes together
3. Started the 5.5 & 5.9 Review (answers)
*The 5.5 & 5.9 Quiz is still tomorrow, but you will have time to ask questions before you start*

Tuesday, November 15

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Went over the 5.5-5.7 Quizzes
2. Summarized 5.5-5.7 Notes (answers)
3. Practice tonight: work on the 4.1, 4.2, 4.8, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, or 5.7 interactive practice quizzes
*The Chapter 4/5 Test is tomorrow*

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Discussed what it means to "rationalize a denominator"
2. Completed the 5.9 Notes
3. Took a 5.5 and 5.9 quick quiz
4. HW: p.387 #61-69 odds, 85-101 odds (selected answers)
*The 5.5 and 5.9 will be Thursday*

Monday, November 14

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Reviewed sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.8, 5.2, and 5.3
2. HW: Finish the review and come tomorrow with questions (answers)
*The Chapter 4/5 Test is scheduled for Wednesday*

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. at 10:00 - went over the 5.1-5.3 Quiz
2. Summarized 5.5
3. Started the 5.9 Notes (through #11)
4. HW: p.386 #47-59 odds (skip #53) (selected answers)

Friday, November 11

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Took the 5.5-5.7 Quiz.
2. HW: go over your 5.1-5.3 Quizzes
             Ms. Whidden's answer key
             Mr. Moy's answer key
   10:00 class - please complete the last page you took off the quiz and bring it Monday
   11:00 class - those of you who did not finish the quiz will have time on Monday in-class
3. We will wrap-up Chapter 5 next week.  The test is scheduled for Wednesday.

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Finished the 5.5 Notes
2. HW: 5.5 Practice B worksheet (selected answers)
    10:00 am students - also go over your 5.1-5.3 quizzes

Thursday, November 10

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
    1. Reviewed in 4 stations
        Answers to the Practice Quiz
        Answers to the 2 Challenge Stations
        Answers to the Quiz from Ms. Whidden
     2. HW: finish the 5.6 and 5.7 assignments from yesterday if you haven't already
                 See yesterday's entry for the answers
   HW due tomorrow:
          5.5 - p.336 #19-29 odds, 43-53 odds
           5.6 - p.343 #10,13,19-27 odds, 31
           5.7 - p.353 #15-25 odds, 31-35 odds
at 8:00 with Mr. Cornelius you:
     1. Finished 5.7 notes 
     2. Reviewed material from the week (answer key for the packet)
     3. pg. 370: 10 - 18 even (disregard 20) (answers)
   HW due tomorrow:
          5.5 - p. 336-338: 19, 23, 25, 29, 42-47, 63, 71
          5.6 - p. 344-345: 15-25 odd, 33 OR 35
          5.7 - pg. 353-354: 19-25 odd, 29, 34
          Review - pg. 370: 10 - 18 even (disregard 20)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Practiced simplifying radicals
2. Started the 5.5 Notes
3. HW: p.353 #18-25 (selected answers)

Wednesday, November 9

Today in Acc Geo 
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
     1. discussed your proof from yesterday with a partner
     2. Finished the 5.7 Notes
     3. HW: 5.6 - p.343 #10,13,19-27 odds, 31 (answers)
                 5.7 - p.353 #15-25 odds, 31-35 odds (answers)
     4. We will review 5.5-5.7 tomorrow.  The Quiz over those sections is Friday.
at 8:00 with Mr. Cornelius you:
     1.began notes on 5.7
     2. HW is pg. 353-354: 19-25 odd, 29, 34 (answers)
                     (you may not be able to complete some but give them a try) 
         Additionally for homework, read through the rest of the note packet in preparation for tomorrow's lesson."

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Turned-in your homework and took the 5.1-5.3 Quiz.  We will start section 5.5 tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 8

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
     1. Finished the 5.6 Notes
     2. Got distracted by Proof Wiki
     3. Started the 5.7 Notes (proved the Pythagorean theorem and simplified radicals)
     4. Split into 4 groups to work on proofs
     5. Finish your proof
                    Answer to Proof 1                    Answer to Proof 2
                    Answer to Proof 3                    Answer to Proof 4
at 8:00 with Mr. Cornelius you:   
     1. Completed 5.5 Notes
      2. HW: p. 344-345: 15-25 odd, 33 OR 35 (answers)

                   Also, review the solutions to the proof activity from today
Today in Algebra 2
at 10:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
      1. Finished the 5.3 Notes (#5)
      2. Completed the 5.1-5.3 Objectives (answers)
      3. HW: p.392 #11,13,17, 21-33 odds (answers)
                   *Notice this is a change from the original assignment*
at 11:00 with Mr. Coombs you:
     1. Went over the 5.3 homework
     2. Took a 5.3 practice quick quiz
     3. Worked on your objectives in groups
     4. Finish the objectives as your review (answers)
        *There is an additional review if you would like more practice (answers)
*The 5.1-5.3 Quiz is tomorrow*

Monday, November 7

Today in Acc Geo 
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
     1. Completed the 5.5 Notes
     2. HW: p.336 #19-29 odds, 43-53 odds (answers)
at 8:00 with Mr. Cornelius you:
     1. Completed the 5.5 Notes
     2. HW: p. 336-338: 19, 23, 25, 29, 42-47, 63, 71

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the 5.1-5.2 Quick Quiz
2. Completed the 5.3 Notes
3. HW: at 10:00 - finish the p.338 assignments (answers)
              at 11:00 - go back and redo Mr. Coombs assignments from Friday

Friday, November 4

Today in Acc Geo you:
Took the 4.1, 4.2, 4.8, 5.2,and 5.3 quiz.  We will continue with Section 5.5 on Monday.

Today in Algebra 2 
at 10:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
     1. Reviewed graphing in vertex form and standard form.
     2. Completed the 5.3 Notes through #4
     3. Took the 5.1/5.2 Quick Quiz
     4. HW: p.338 #19, 27 (we will discuss the answers on Monday)
at 11:00 with Mr. Coombs you:
    1. Discussed finding the zeros of a function from a graph
    2. Discussed finding the zeros of a function by factoring
    3. Took the 5.1/5.2 Quick Quiz
    4. HW: 5.3 Worksheet #1-6 only (answers)

Thursday, November 3

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Reviewed for the 4.1, 4.2, 4.8, 5.2, and 5.3 Quiz (tomorrow)
2. HW:
     at 7:00 with Ms. Whidden: finish the review packet and the exercises in the 5.3 Notes (answers)
     at 8:00 with Mr. Moy: finish the review packet (answers)
HW due tomorrow:
    7am- 4.1: p.219 #12-17,19,23,27,29,30,33
              4.2: p.228 #17-23 odds, 31-35
              4.8: p.277 #13-19 odds,22-26,28,33,34 
              5.2: p.311 #1,2,13,14,17,23,28-32
              Review Packet
    8am-  4.1: p.219 #18,19,23-28
              4.2: p.228 #17-23 odds, 31-35
              4.8: p.277 #13-19 odds,22-26,28,33,34
             5.2: p.311: 7, 9, 12-15, 16, 28, 33
               5.3: p.317: 7, 8, 16, 27, 28, 34, 36
              Review Packet

Today in Algebra 2
at 10:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
    1. Finished the factoring notes
    2. HW: p.331 #1-18 (selected answers)
at 11:00 with Mr. Coombs
    1. Corrected the AC method from yesterday
    2. Discussed factoring the difference of squares
    3. HW: p.331 #5,9,11,13,15

Wednesday, November 2

Today in Acc Geo 
at 7:00 with Ms. Whidden you:
     1. Reviewed circumcenter & incenter
     2. Constructed medians, found the centroid, and dicussed the centroid theorem
     3. Started notes on the altitude (we will finish tomorrow)
     4. HW: p.311 #1,2,13,14,17,23,28-32 (answers)
at 8:00 with Mr. Moy you:
     1.  Learned about medians, centroids, altitudes, and orthocenters
     2.  Homework- page 317: 7, 8, 16, 27, 28, 34, 36 (answers)
     3. Tomorrow is a review.  Prepare questions you may have about 4.1, 4.2, 4.8, 5.2, 5.3
    *Quiz on Friday on 4.1, 4.2, 4.8, 5.2, 5.3*

Today in Algebra 2
at 10:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
     1. Reviewed multiplying two binomials
     2. Started the Factoring Notes (through #13)
     3. HW: start working on p.331 #1-18  
at 11:00 with Mr. Coombs you:
     1. Started the factoring notes
     2. HW: try to factor the next 5 examples in the notes

Tuesday, November 1

Today in Acc Geo 
at 7:00 with Ms. Whidden you:
     1. Went over homework and Ch. 3 tests.

     2. Found the circumcenter and incenter of a triangle.

     3. Were given definitions and theorems about circumcenter and incenter in 5.3 note packet.

     4. HW: complete the examples in the note packet and check answers from the perpendicular bisector activity.  Read some of the questions and justifications written down in the note packet and be prepared to talk about them in class tomorrow. (answers)

at 8:00 with Mr. Moy you:
     1. Learned about perpendicular bisectors and how they form a point of concurrency called the circumcenter
     2. Learned how to find a circumcenter on a coordinate graph
     3. Learned about angle bisectors and how they form a point of concurrency called the incenter (we will elaborate on this tomorrow!!!)
     4. Homework- page 311: 7, 9, 12-15, 16, 28, 33 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the Chapter 3 Test
2. Finished the 5.2 Notes
3. HW: 5.1 & 5.2 Practice (selected answers)

Monday, October 31

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Discussed solving quadratic equations by factoring & practiced several examples
2. Completed the 4.8 Notes
3. HW: p.277 #13-19 odds,22-26,28,33,34 (answers)
            Correct your Chapter 3 Tests

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Completed 5.1 Notes and went over HW questions
2. Started the 5.2 Notes
3. HW: go over your Chapter 3 Tests and make corrections

Friday, October 28

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Took notes on Section 4.2
2. Discussed all the theorems
3. HW: p.228 #17-23 odds, 31-35 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Reviewed translations on quadratic functions
2. Continued working on the 5.1 Notes
3. HW: p.320 #21-31 odds (graph paper to print if needed) (selected answers)

Thursday, October 27

Today in Acc Geo 
at 7:00 with Ms. Whidden you:
     1. Completed the 4.1 Notes on classifying triangles and proved the triangle sum theorem
     2. HW: p.219 #12-17,19,23,27,29,30,33 (answers)
at 8:00 with Mr. Moy you:
     1. Completed the 4.1 Notes on classifying triangles and proved the triangle sum theorem
     2. HW: Finish the examples in the notes (answers part 1) (answers part 2)
                  p.219 problems (written on top of notes) (answers part 1) (answers part 2)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Reviewed transformations on absolute value functions
2. Started the 5.1 Notes on transforming quadratic functions
3. Completed an exit slip/completed your Chapter 3 Tests

Wednesday, October 26

Today in Acc Geo and Algebra 2 you all took the Chapter 3 Test!  Tests for everyone!

Tuesday, October 25

Today in Acc Geo:
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you-
     1. Went over the 3.5-3.6 Quiz (answers)
     2. Completed a summary of the 3.5 and 3.6 content
     3. Went over the 3.1-3.4 Quiz
     4. HW: Complete the Chapter Test Form B questions (answers)
  *Chapter 3 Test tomorrow*
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello -
     1. Returned 3.5-3.6 quizzes
     2. Reviewed Chapter 3 (answers)
     3. Study for test tomorrow!
   Feel free to email me with any questions nnchiar@ilstu.edu

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the 3.4 homework and #6 in the 3.4 notes
2. Went over the 3.1-3.3 and 3.6 Quiz.  Make corrections on problems that were wrong.
3. HW: Complete 5 of the 9 Objectives (answers)
*The Chapter 3 test is tomorrow*

Monday, October 24

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mr. Kennedy you:
    Took your 3.5-3.6 Quiz.  We will review for the Chapter 3 Test tomorrow.
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you:
     1. Took 3.5-3.6 Quiz
     2. HW: Write down 2 specific questions, and bring to class tomorrow
     3. Study for chapter 3 test Wednesday

Today in Algebra 2 you:
     1. Reviewed the 3.4 material from Friday
     2. Continued with the 3.4 Notes in the note packet
     3. HW: 3.4 Practice B worksheet (selected answers)
*The Chapter 3 Test is scheduled for Wednesday*

Friday, October 21

Today in Acc Geo 
At 7:00 with Mr. Kennedy you:
     1. Covered how to find parallel and perpendicular lines if you are given a line and a point to pass through
     2. Practiced a real world application of intersection of lines
     3. Worked on a review packet
     4. Received your pre-test (answers) and quick quiz (answers)
     5. HW: Review packet (answers)

     Homework that I will be collecting on Monday for the quiz:

                  3.5 Worksheet

                  pg. 185 #3, 5-9, 15-18

                  3.6 Day 1 worksheet

                  pg. 194 # 8 -11, 19-22, 33, 34, 37, 38

                  3.5 and 3.6 review packet

      *Sections 3.5 - 3.6 quiz is on Monday! Chapter 3 test on Wednesday!

At 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you:
     1. Reviewed 3.5-3.6
     2. HW: Finish "Review Questions 3.5-3.6" on back of multiple choice quiz (answers)
     Homework to be checked Monday:
                      - 3.5 p.186 #14,15,17,24,31(a,b)
                      - 3.6 Pg. 194 #24-32, 56, 71
                      - 3.6 pg. 194 # 19, 21, 23, 33-39 odd, 47, 48
                      - "Review Questions 3.5-3.6"
      Quiz Monday! Test Wednesday!

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Started the Section 3.4 Notes (completed #1-3)
2. HW: 3.4 Reading Strategies Worksheet (selected answers)
*We will continue with 3.4 on Monday

Thursday, October 20

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mr. Kennedy you:
     1. Continued with the 3.6 Notes (focusing on parallel, perpendicular, and coinciding lines)
     2. Took a Quick Quiz
     3. HW: p.194 #8-11,19-22,33,34,37,38 (answers)
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you:
     1. Went over Quiz 3.1-3.4
     2. Finished 3.6 notes
     3. Took Quick quiz 3.5-3.6
            ***Have that finished BEFORE you walk into class tomorrow!**
     4. HW: pg. 194 # 19, 21, 23, 33-39 odd, 47, 48 (answers)

*3.5-3.6 Quiz Monday! Chapter 3 Test Wednesday!*

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Took/finished the 3.1-3.3 & 3.6 Quiz.  We will start section 3.4 tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 19

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mr. Kennedy you:
     1. Started the 3.6 Notes on the slope-intercept form and point-slope form
     2. HW: 3.6 Day 1 worksheet (answers)
     *There is a 3.5-3.6 Quiz scheduled for Monday
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you:
     1. 3.6 notes day one
     2. HW: Pg. 194 #24-32, 56, 71 (answers)
    We will go over quizzes tomorrow I promise!  3.5-3.6 Quiz on Monday!

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Handed-in the 3.1-3.3 & 3.6 homework and started the quiz. You will finish the quiz during class tomorrow.
***Students who took the PSAT today will take their quiz during class tomorrow as well!

Tuesday, October 18

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mr. Kennedy you:
     1. Discussed the 3.5 Notes on slope of lines
     2. HW: 3.5 Worksheet (answers)
                 p.185 #3,5-9,15-18  (answers)
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you:
     1. Taught each other 3.5 Notes on slope of lines
     2. HW: p.186 #14,15,17,24,31(a,b) *Taking out #23* (answers)
     3. Handed back 3.1-3.4 quiz
         Will go over quiz tomorrow, bring questions.

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the 3.3/3.6 worksheet
2. Discussed examples of the objectives so far this chapter (answers)
3. Discussed the 3.1-3.2 Quick Quizzes from yesterday
4. HW: p.213 #2-16 evens & p.229 #10 (answers)
*The 3.1-3.3 & 3.6 Quiz is tomorrow and the homework is due*

Monday, October 17

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
     Took the 3.1-3.4 Quiz.  You will start section 3.5 on Slope with Mr. Kennedy tomorrow.
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you:

Took 3.1-3.4 quiz

3.1-3.4 homework collected 

Have fun with no homework!

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the 3.6 homework problems
2. Took a 3.1-3.2 Quick Quiz
3. Finished the 3.3 Notes
4. HW: 3.3, 3.6 Worksheet (blank copy) (selected answers)
   *There is an extra credit problem attached to the answer key above (due Wednesday)

Friday, October 14

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
    1. Went over the exit slip from yesterday
    2. Reviewed 3.1-3.4 (blank worksheet) (answers)
    *The 3.1-3.4 Quiz is Monday
                HW due Monday:
                       p.149 #15-29 odds,46-48,53,54
                        p.158 #7-25 odds,37,38
                        p.166 #15-35 odds (skip #23)
                        p.175 #8,11-21 odds 
                        3.1-3.4 Review Worksheet

at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you

     1. Reviewed 3.1-3.4 (Copy of the Proof Worksheets) (Answers to the Worksheets)

     2. HW: Fill out foldable note sheet

     *Quiz Monday!

     BIG HINT: Study the review materials from today and the HW note sheet for quiz.

              HW to be checked Monday:

                     3.1 pg. 149 #15-25 odd, 35, 37, 39, 45-48, 53

                     3.2 pg. 159 #13-23 odd, 25, 31, 37, 39

                     3.3 pg. 166 #2, 8, 10, 22-28 even, 63, 64, 65

                     3.4 "reteach" and "practice A" worksheets

   My email is: nnchiar@ilstu.edu  PLEASE do not hesitate to email me with any questions, comments or concerns! 

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the 3.1-3.2 Review
2. Started the 3.6 Notes on Solving Systems with 3 variables
3. HW: complete #3 and #4 in the note-packet (answers)

Thursday, October 13

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
     1. Completed the 3.4 Notes
     2. HW: p.175 #8,11-21 odds (answers)
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you:
     1. Got feedback on quick quizzes from yesterday
     2. Completed section 3.4 notes on perpendicular lines
     3. Completed quick quiz 3.1-3.4
     4. HW: worksheets "Practice A" and "Reteach" (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Practiced writing equations from word problems
2. Reviewed solving systems using substitution and elimination
3. HW: Finish the 3.1-3.2 Review Worksheet (blank copy) (answers)

Wednesday, October 12

Today in Acc Geo

at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:

     1. Finished the 3.3 Notes

     2. HW: p.166 #15-35 odds (skip #23) (answers)

                  finish the exit slip

at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello

     1. Reviewed Systems of Equations (substitution)
     2. 3.3 Notes: prove lines parallel
     3. HW: same as yesterday p.166 #2,8,10,22-28 even,63,64 (answers) 

Today in Algebra 2 you:

1. Started the 3.2 Notes on Substitution and Elimination

2. HW: p.194 #15-22 (skip #18 and #21) (selected answers)

Tuesday, October 11

Today in Acc Geo 
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
      1. Went over the Chapter 2 Test
      2. Finished the extra examples from the 3.1 and 3.2 Notes
      3. Started discussing the converse of the theorems from 3.2
      4. HW: complete Theorems #2-5 of the 3.3 Notes and give examples
                   complete the 3.5/3.6 Pretest
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello:
     1. Went over chapter 2 test
     2. Reviewed Formal proofs and systems of equations  (focus on substitution for solving systems of equations)
     3.  Introduced Proving lines Parallel
     4.  DUE TOMORROW Take Home Quick Quiz 3.1-3.3 *There is a back side*
     5. HW assigned: pg. 2,8, 10, 22-28 even, 63, 64, 65
                  Try the homework problems, we will go over them on Thursday

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Completed the 3.1 Notes
10am: Went over the Chapter 2 Test
            Complete the 3.1 Exit Slip for homework
11am: Completed the 3.1 Exit Slip
           We will go over the Chapter 2 Test tomorrow

Thursday, October 6

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
     1.  Completed the Section 3.2 Notes on angle relationships with parallel lines
     2.  HW: p.158 #7-25 odds,37,38 (answers)
                   correct your Chapter 2 Test

at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you:
     1. Completed section 3.2 notes on angles formed by parallel lines and transversal, including a Geometer's sketchpad exploration.

     2. Hw: pg. 159 #13-23 odd, 25, 31, 37, 39 (answers)

                 correct your Chapter 2 Test

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Took the Chapter 2 Test!

Wednesday, October 5

Today in Acc Geo
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you:
     1. Reviewed solving a system of equations using substitution
     2.  Started Chapter 3 by discussing the 3.1 Notes
     3. HW: p.149 #15-29 odds,46-48,53,54 (answers)
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you:
     1.  Completed the 3.1 Notes on classifying lines and angles
     2. HW: p.149 #15-25 odds,35,37,39,45-48,53 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the 2.9 homework from yesterday
2. Finished the 2.9 Objectives on the green Objective Sheet
3. HW: Practice Test (blank copy) (answers)
*The Chapter 2 Test is tomorrow*

Tuesday, October 5

Today in Acc Geo you:
took the Chapter 2 Test.  We will start Chapter 3 tomorrow.

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Finished the 2.9 Notes
2. HW: 2.9 Day 3 Practice Worksheet (answers)
*The Chapter 2 Test is Thursday

Monday, October 3

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Reviewed for the Chapter 2 Test (answer key)
2. HW: complete the review and take the Interactive Practice Test (under the "Additional Practice" tab of the online textbook)

HW due tomorrow:
2.5 - p.108 #17-27 odds, 30-32, 39-42
2.6 Worksheet
2.6 - p.114 #6-8,13,16-19
2.7 - p.123 #7-15,18,21-23
Review Packet

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the 2.9 Exploration from the weekend
2. Continued with the 2.9 Notes
*Reminder: the Chapter 2 Test is this Thursday

Friday, September 30

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Continued with the 2.6/2.7 Notes and writing proofs
2. Took a 2.5/2.6 Quick Quiz
3. HW: start studying for the Chapter 2 Test (next Tuesday)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Started the 2.9 Notes on Transformations
2. HW: complete the 2.9 Exploration worksheet on your graphing calculator
*The Chapter 2 Test will be next Thursday, October 6th

Thursday, September 29

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Continued working through the 2.6/2.7 Notes
2. Went over the 2.1-2.4 Quizzes
3. HW: p.123 #7-15,18,21-23 (answers)
*Reminder: The Chapter 2 Test is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Finished the 2.8 Notes
2. Looked at extra examples of when absolute value equations/inequalities have no solution
3. HW: Complete Objectives #1-7 on the objective sheet (answers)

Wednesday, September 28

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Continued working through the 2.6/2.7 Notes
2. HW: p.114 #6-8,13,16-19 (answers)
             go over the 2.1-2.4 Quiz that was handed back

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over questions about compound inequalities
2. Continued working through the 2.8 Notes
3. HW: p.154 #16-26 evens, 40 (selected answers)

Tuesday, September 27

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Reviewed the 2.5 material from yesterday
2. Started an introduction to writing deductive arguments
3. HW: 2.6 Worksheet (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Took a quick quiz over section 2.7
2. Started the 2.8 Notes
3. HW: p.154 #14,15-28-35,56 (selected answers)

Monday, September 26

Mrs. Johnson is out sick today.  She does not recommend food poisoning.  If you are looking to do something fun today, don't pick food poisoning.  Many regrets.

General Notes: 
1. I want you to work together and be helpful to each other.  There really are intelligent people in class with you. Ask someone for help when you need it, and give assistance when you know what you are doing.

2. Work diligently on math this hour; your best behavior and effort is expected of you.  I take any negative (and positive) comments from substitutes very seriously, and will respond to both when I get back.

3. Email Mrs. Johnson if you have any specific questions.

For Accelerated Geometry:
1. Fill out your 2.5 Notes using this answer key
2.  Practice problems on p.108 #17-27 odds, 30-32, 39-42 (answers)


For Algebra 2:
1.  Answer this warm-up in pairs.  Use your graphing calculator.  When finished, check your answers here.
2. Work on the questions from the 2.7 worksheet (2-sided) in your pairs/groups.  Check your answers here.
3. There will be a quick quiz tomorrow over this material.  Make sure to bring your graphing calculator with you and work hard today to learn the material.

Friday, September 23

Today in Acc Geo you:
Took the 2.1-2.4 Quiz.  No homework for the weekend.

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Continued working on the 2.7 Notes
2. HW: Complete Example 3 in the notes (if you haven't already) and try "Graphing the line of best fit" (the part we skipped in the notes today)

Thursday, September 22

Today in Acc Geo:
at 7:00 with Mrs. Johnson you
         1. Reviewed for the 2.1-2.4 Quiz tomorrow in your groups
         2. HW: Finish the Review (answers)
at 8:00 with Ms. Chiarello you
          1. Completed a review packet for the 2.1-2.4  and logic quiz tomorrow!
           2. HW: review the packet from class
                        Additional practice if you would like: Pg. 130 #5-33 odds (answers)
HW due tomorrow for the quiz:
     2.1  -  p.77 #15-21 odds, 24-28, 37
     Analogies and Venn Diagram Worksheet
     2.2  -  p.85 #-13-39 odds
     2.3  -  p.91 #9,10,20,23,24
     Matrix Logic Worksheet
     2.4  -  p.99 #11-31 odds, 40
     Review Worksheet

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Practiced using your graphing calculator
2. Started the 2.7 Notes on Linear Regressions
3. We will continue with 2.7 Notes tomorrow.  *Remember to bring your graphing calculator to class!

Wednesday, September 21

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Completed the 2.4 Notes on biconditional statements
2.  HW: p.99 #11-31 odds, 40 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Took the 2.1-2.5 Quiz!  We will start section 2.7 tomorrow. You need to bring your graphing calculators.

Tuesday, September 20

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Completed the Matrix Logic Notes
2. Took a Quick Quiz over Syllogisms and 2.3
3. HW: Matrix Logic Worksheet (blank copy) (answers)
*The 2.1-2.4 Quiz is scheduled for Friday

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Finished the 2.1-2.5 Objectives
2. Went over other general questions
3. The 2.1-2.5 Quiz is tomorrow and the homework is due

Monday, September 19 (Acc Geo)

Today in Acc Go you:
1. Finished the Syllogism Notes
2. Completed the 2.3 Notes
3. HW: Finish the Syllogism Worksheet from Friday (answers)
             p. 91 #9,10,20,23,24 (answers)

Monday, September 19 (Algebra 2)

Algebra 2: Mrs Johnson went home not feeling well.  Please do the following.
1.  Complete the Chapter 2 Quiz (section A), showing your work on a separate sheet of paper.  Work individually for the first 15 minutes, and then you may work together the rest of the time.  The goal is for you to test yourself and see how prepared you are for the actual quiz.  Turn-in the practice quiz (with your work attached) to Ms. Serone before you leave.

2.  Work on the review assignment from Friday (p.133 #1-31) if you haven't finished it already.

3. Work on any other Algebra 2 homework assignments that you have not finished.

General Notes: 
1. I want you to work together and be helpful to each other.  There really are intelligent people in class with you. Ask someone for help when you need it, and give assistance when you know what you are doing.

2. Work diligently on math this hour; your best behavior and effort is expected of you.  I take any negative (and positive) comments from substitutes very seriously, and will respond to both when I get back.

3. Email Mrs. Johnson if you have any specific questions.

*4. The 2.1-2.5 Quiz has been moved to Wednesday (instead of tomorrow), so you will have a chance to ask questions before the quiz.  This also means that the homework assignments will be due the 21st instead of the 20th.

Friday, September 16

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Took a quick quiz over 2.1 and 2.2
2. Started the syllogism notes in the note packet
3. HW: Syllogism worksheet #1,3,4,10,11 (just the "all" examples)
            We will go over the answers in-class on Monday

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Started filling-out Objectives Sheets with examples from sections 2.1-2.5 that will be assessed on the Quiz next Tuesday.
2. HW: p.133 #1-31 (selected answers)

Thursday, September 15

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Completed the 2.2 Notes
2. HW: p.85 #13-39 odds (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Took a 2.3/2.4 Quick Quiz
2. Completed the 2.5 Notes
3. HW: p.128 #14-16,21,26-28,34,38-40 (selected answers)

Wednesday, September 14

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Completed the notes on Analogies and Venn Diagrams
2. HW: Worksheet (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Finished the 2.4 Notes on writing equations of parallel and perpendicular lines
2. HW: p.121 #20-25,36-38,44-46 (selected answers)

Tuesday, September 13

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the Chapter 1 Test
2. Started Chapter 2 with the 2.1 Notes
3. HW: p.77 #15-21 odds, 24-28, 37 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Started the 2.4 Notes
2. HW: p.121 #12-18, 29-32 (selected answers)

Monday, September 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Practiced working in Geometer's Sketchpad
2. HW: Go through the Chapter 1 Test and come tomorrow with questions

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1.  Finished the 2.3 Notes
2. Took a 2.2/2.3 Quick Quiz
3. HW: 2.3 Day 3 Practice Worksheet (selected answers)

Monday, September 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Practiced working in Geometer's Sketchpad
2. HW: Go through the Chapter 1 Test and come tomorrow with questions

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1.  Finished the 2.3 Notes
2. Took a 2.2/2.3 Quick Quiz
3. HW: 2.3 Day 3 Practice Worksheet (selected answers)

Friday, September 9

Today in Acc Geo you:
Took the Chapter 1 Test

Today in Algebra you:
1. Went over the 2.1 Quick Quiz
2. Continued with the 2.3 Notes
3. HW: p.110 #22-24,26,30,32,35,41,42,45,73,74 (selected answers)

Thursday, September 8

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Took a 1.3 Quick Quiz
2. Reviewed Chapter 1
3. HW: Finish the review packet (answers)
*HW due tomorrow for the test:
     1.3 - p.25 #13,15,17,27,30,41,44,46
     1.4 - p.32 #15-31 odds, 34-42
     Review Packet


Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Took a 2.1 Quick Quiz
2. Went over the Chapter 1 Quiz
3. Started the 2.3 Notes
No homework tonight

Wednesday, September 7

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Finished the Chapter 1 notes with a discussion on 1.4
2. Gave each other some "complements"
3. HW: p.32 #15-31 odds, 34-42 (answers)
*Reminder: The Chapter 1 Test is scheduled for Friday

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Practiced solving equations with fractions in them
2. Covered section 2.2 in the notes
3. HW: p. 100 #11,14,18,19,24,26,29,30, and 55 (selected answers)
                *notice the last problem is #55, not #54

Wednesday, September 7

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Finished the Chapter 1 notes with a discussion on 1.4
2. Gave each other some "complements"
3. HW: p.32 #15-31 odds, 34-42 (answers)
*Reminder: The Chapter 1 Test is scheduled for Friday

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Practiced solving equations with fractions in them
2. Covered section 2.2 in the notes
3. HW: p. 100 #11,14,18,19,24,26,29,30, and 55 (selected answers)
                *notice the last problem is #55, not #54

Tuesday, September 6

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Completed the 1.3 Notes
2. HW: p.25 #13,15,17,27,30,41,44,46 (answers)
            and go over the Quiz from last Friday
*The Chapter 1 Test is scheduled for this Friday

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Started Chapter 2 by completing the 2.1 Notes
2. HW: Practice 2.1 Worksheet (selected answers)

Friday, September 2

Quizzes for Everyone!  Enjoy the 3-day weekend.

Thursday, September 1

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Reviewed for the quiz tomorrow by traveling around the world! (answers to the in-class portion)
2. HW: Review 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 Worksheet (answers)
HW Due tomorrow:

     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

     In-class Review from today

     Review Homework (4 problems)e

Today in Algebra 2 we:

1. Practiced matching domains and ranges with their relations

2. HW: Review of Chapter 1 (answers)

*Your homework is all due tomorrow

Wednesday, August 31

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Finished the 1.6 Notes on the Pythagorean Theorem and Distance Formula
2. HW: p.47 #13,15-18,22,29 (answers)
*There is a quiz scheduled for Friday

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Finished the 1.7 Notes on Function Notation
2. HW: p.54 #13-27 odds (skip#19) (selected answers)
*There is a quiz scheduled for Friday

Tuesday, August 30

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Started 1.6 Notes on finding midpoints
2. HW: complete the midpoint worksheet (blank copy) (answers)
*7AM: we did not finish the needed notes, so look through the homework, but don't stress
*QUIZ 1.1, 1.2, & 1.6 will be on Friday*

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Discussed more Domain and Range from yesterday
2. Finished the 1.6 Notes on Functions
3. HW: Go through yesterday's worksheet and determine if each example is a function.  Write "yes" or "no" for each of the 24 examples.

Monday, August 29

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over the 1.2 Notes (the 8am class did not finish)
2. HW: p.17 #12,14,15,17,18,27,29,31,36,40 (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Took a 1.1 Quick Quiz
2. Started the 1.6 Notes on Domain and Range
3. HW: complete the domain and range on the 24 graphs (selected answers)

Friday, August 26

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Took a Quick Quiz over Wednesday's Notes
2. Completed the 1.1 Notes
3. HW: p.10 #28-32, 40-42 (answers)
             worksheet (blank copy) (answers)

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Completed the 1.1 Notes
2. HW: 1.1 Practice Worksheet (selected answers)

Thursday, August 25

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Continued on 1.1 Notes
2. HW: p.9 #16-21,23-27,34 (answers)
*The first Quick Quiz (5 questions) will be tomorrow

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Started the 1.1 Notes on Sets of Numbers
2. Completed the Sets of Numbers Riddles Worksheet

Wednesday, August 24

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Started the 1.1 Notes
2. HW: p.9 #13-15,33,36,39 (answers)
*Remember: turn in your signed syllabus and scavenger hunt by the end of the week

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Took a pretest. YAY! We will start 1.1 Notes tomorrow.
*Remember: turn in your signed syllabus by the end of the week.

Tuesday, August 23

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Discussed the syllabus.  Have it signed and returned by Friday.
2. Explored Geometer's Sketchpad
3. HW: Complete the online textbook orientation.

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Discussed the syllabus. Have it signed and returned by Friday.
2. Reviewed some Algebra 1 concepts.  Answer Key to the Review.

Monday, August 22

Today in Acc Geo you:
Stunned Mrs. Johnson with your ability to solve complex puzzles
*Turn-in your "Who I Am" sheets and scavenger hunts by Friday

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Caught School Fever
*Turn-in your "Who I Am" sheets ASAP

Tuesday, May 17

All Classes
Went over your group finals and reviewed material from throughout the semester.  Finals will be tomorrow and Thursday.

Click Here for the finals schedule.

Enjoy your summers!

Monday, May 16

All Classes
Finished your Group Finals!

Friday, May 13

Today in Acc Geo you:
Started your group finals (to be continued on Monday).  Reflections on the Structure Project are due by midnight tonight.  See your project packet for details on what should be included in the reflection.

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Started your group finals (to be continued on Monday).

Thursday, May 12

Today in Acc Geo we:
Tested your structures!  Click here for the final results.  Your reflections need to be emailed to Mrs. Johnson (rjpepic@ilstu.edu) by midnight on Friday, May 13.
*Group finals start tomorrow*

Today in Algebra 2 we:
Started reviewing for finals.  Answers to Review.
*Group finals start tomorrow*

Wednesday, May 11

Accelerated Geometry:

Use this file to complete your predictions.  Email it to rjpepic@ilstu.edu by midnight tonight; you will get a confirmation email when it is received.

Algebra 2:
You took your 8.6/8.8 Test today.  You will start reviewing for your semester exams tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 10

Today in Acc Geo you:
Continued working on your structures (due by 4pm today).  We will make predictions tomorrow and test them on Thursday.

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Went over 8.8 HW questions and the 8.6 Quick Quiz
2. Completed the 8.6/8.8 Objectives
3. Reviewed 4 questions in your groups
4. HW: p.640 #51-59 (skip#53) (no calculator), and #69-78 (answers)

Monday, May 9

Today in Acc Geo you:
Continued building your structures.  Reminder: structures need to be completed by 4pm on Tuesday, May 9th.

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Finished the 8.8 Notes
2. HW: p.632 #2-9,11-13,17,18,26 (selected answers)
*The 8.6, 8.8 Mini Test is scheduled for Wednesday*

Friday, May 6

Today in Acc Geo you:
Started building your structures.  You should work on studying for final exams this weekend.

Today in Algebra 2 you:
1. Went over the 8.6 homework and took a quick quiz
2. Started the 8.8 Notes on solving radical equations
3. Went over the 8.2-8.5 Tests
4. You should work on studying for final exams this weekend.

Thursday, May 5

Today in Acc Geo you:
1. Turned-in your Construction Portfolio
2. Submitted your Blueprints for your structure project
3. You will start building your structures tomorrow

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Reviewed the 8.6 Notes from yesterday and practiced additional examples
2. HW: Worksheet (selected answers)

Wednesday, May 4

Today in Acc Geo we:
1. Went over details to prepare for Final Exams
2. Went over the Chapter 11 Test
3. Discussed the Structure Project
4. The Construction Portfolios are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
*Click here for blank copies of the Portfolio*

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Went over details to prepare for Final Exams
2. Started the 8.6 Notes
3. HW: p.614 #5,9,13-20 (selected answers)

Tuesday, May 3

Today in Acc Geo you:
Continued working on the Construction Portfolio (due Thursday).
Click here for blank copies.

Today in Algebra 2 you:
Took the 8.2-8.5 Test. We will start 8.6 tomorrow.

Monday, May 2

Today in Acc Geo you:
Started the Construction Portfolio (due Thursday).
Click here for blank copies.

Today in Algebra 2 we:
1. Went over the calendar for the rest of the semester
2. Went over 8.4 questions
3. Went over the 8.2, 8.3, 8.5 Quiz
4. Review for the Test tomorrow (answers)
*The 8.2-8.5 Test is tomorrow*