Geometry assignment; 11/22

We got back our parallelogram quiz today and went over both the quiz and the homework.  We also started section 5-4 on special parallelograms.  We worked with rectangles, squares, and the rhombus today in our notes and calculations.

Assignment:  section 5-4;  page 187;  #1-16 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/22

We went over an entry task to review for our quiz today on linear equations and slopes.  We then took the quiz and started our homework afterwards.

Assignment:  Section 6-2 worksheet  (slope intercept form of lines)

Geometry assignment; 11/21

We started section 5-3 today and went over how to use some calculations involving parallel lines.  The calculations involving multiple parallel lines and the midsegment of triangles were the  things we worked on.

Assignment:  midsegment worksheet +  section 5-3;  page 180  #4, 10-14.

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/21

We continued working on the slope intercept form of linear equations today.  The goal today was to be able to view a graph of a line and to put it into an equation.  The equation needed to be in the slope intercept form.

Assignment:  in-class graphing worksheet (turned in during class);  section 6-2;  page 320,  #1-21 odd, 22-27 all

Geometry assignment; 11/20

We finished up section 5-2 on proving parallelograms and went over a few practice problems before taking a quiz on parallelogram calculations.

Assignment:  section 5-2 worksheet +  problems #19-21 on page 175

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/20

We introduced the concept of the slope intercept form of a line today.  We involved graphing as well as calculations to get line equations in the correct form.

Assignment:  slope intercept worksheet

Geometry assignment; 11/19

We continued our work with parallelograms and proofs today.  We now have five properties of parallelograms that we can use in proofs and to solve problems.

1.  two pairs of opposite sides are congruent
2.  two pairs of opposite angles are congruent
3.  the diagonals bisect
4.  two pairs of same side interior angles are supplementary
5.  one pair of sides is both congruent and parallel


Assignment:  proving parallelograms worksheet

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/19

We continued our work with linear equations and slopes today.  After reviewing the concept of determining the slope by graphing, we went over the process of determining the slope by calculation.  We used two points and the formula:   slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Assignment:  slope with points worksheet

Geometry assignment; 11/18

We went over our homework from the weekend involving properties of parallelograms.  We then introduced the methods of using parallelograms in proofs.  We will continue this process over the next few days.

Assignment:  section 5-1;  p. 169-170;  #1-12 all, 19-21 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/18

We spent some time reviewing functions and inequalities in our entry task today before starting our new unit.  We introduced the concept of linear functions today and worked with determining the slope of a line using a graph.

Assignment:  Determining Slope from Graph worksheet

Geometry assignment; 11/14 and 11/15

We went over our test today in class on congruent triangles.  We also introduced the topic of parallelograms and some of their properties today.  We went through a measuring activity and then went over some sample problems together before starting our homework.

Assignment:  Parallelogram worksheet and diagram calculations

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/14

After turning in the review sheet and going over a final entry task on writing function rules, we took the test on Functions and Graphing.

Assignment:  extra credit worksheet due on Monday

Algebra does not meet on Friday, Nov. 15 due to conferences

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/13

We went over our homework and an entry task today that focused again on writing function rules.  We then took a look at a couple more examples of these type of problems before starting to work on our review sheet.

The answers for the review sheet were given out at the end of the period so the students could check their work.

Assignment:  finish the review sheet and check it using the answer key.   Test on graphing, functions, and relations tomorrow.

Geometry assignment; 11/13

We turned in our review homework assignment today before taking the test on chapter 4 (Congruent triangles)

Assignment:  none;  extra credit given after the test that is due on Monday, November 18 for those who would like to take advantage of it.

Geometry assignment; 11/12

We spent some time reviewing together today in preparation for the chapter 4 test tomorrow.  We went over key steps proof in class, as well as worked on a proof review sheet together in groups.  The homework assignment involves 6 problems that are also good ones to review before the test.

Assignment:  p. 161;  #11-15, 18


Answers to homework:

11.  ER and EV

12.  equilateral

13.  25

14.  5

15.       GH perpendicular to HJ;  KJ perpendicular to HJ                               Given
            angle GHJ and angle KJH are right angles                                        def. of perpendicular
            angle GHJ is congruent to angle KJH                                               all right angles are congruent
            angle G is congruent to angle K                                                        Given
            HJ is congruent to HJ                                                                       reflexive
            triangle GHJ is congruent to triangle KJH                                          AAS

18.  a.  DG    b.  FH     c.  KJ

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/12

We got back our quiz today from last Friday and went over it.  We then started our last topic in this particular unit....finding function rules.  The notes we went over today were combined with the homework assignment, so the students were able to get most of their homework done in class.


Assignment:  function rule worksheet;  #1-12 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/8

After going over a short entry task, we took a quiz on functions, relations, and graphing today.  We'll get this quiz back on Monday and go over it then before our test next week.

Assignment:  none;  worksheet possible for extra credit

Geometry assignment; 11/8

We wrapped up our study of chapter 4 today with some notes on how angle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors work with triangles.  The questions in the homework today involve drawing some of these figures as well as calculating their measurements.

Assignment:  section 4-7;  #1-12 all,  skip #6

Geometry assignment; 11/7

We began discussing the final section in chapter 4 today.  We went over medians and altitudes today in class, working through a center of gravity activity with triangles.

Assignment:  section 4-6 worksheet  (problems 1 and 2) ;  page 155;  #1-9 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/7

We continued working on graphing functions today.  We went over the characteristics of a parabola, a line, and the absolute value function.  The students then started working on making 9 more graphs from a section 5-3 worksheet.

Assignment:  section 5-3 graphing worksheet  (9 selected problems indicated in class)

Geometry assignment; 11/6

We worked on solving problems today that involve two or more sets of congruent triangles.  We also introduced the idea of proving just key steps in a proof that can led lead to the desired conclusion.

Assignment:  section 4-6;  p. 148-149;  #1-4, 7a

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/6

We worked on graphing functions today in class.  Using a domain that works well with the function, the students then made a table of ordered pairs by using the function to calculate the y-values.  These ordered pairs were then graphed on an x-y axis.

Assignment:  section 5-3 graphing worksheet;  #1-12 all

Geometry assignment; 11/5

After going over homework on overlapping triangles today, we took our Chapter 4 quiz on congruent triangles.  After the quiz, the students got a start on tonight's homework.

Assignment:  Section 4-5;  p. 143-144;  #1-4

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/4

We reviewed our function notation today by going over the homework and working through an entry task.  We then got back our graphing events quiz and went over that together.

The bulk of today was spent reviewing our graphing skills, as we will be using them in the next few days as we graph relations and functions.

The in-class graph was completed and then the students got to work on their homework assignment.

Assignment:  Graphing puzzle with plotting points

Geometry assignment; 11/4

We went over the final proof check quiz from last week and also the triangle congruence homework.  We then worked on section 4-5 together.  The topics today included the last two methods of proving triangles congruent  (AAS and HL) , as well as working with problems involving overlapping triangles.

Our chapter 4 quiz  (sections 4-1 to 4-4) is tomorrow.

Assignment:  Section 4-5;  p. 142;  #1-11 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/4

We worked on evaluating functions today and writing function notation.  The function rules (equations) were used to convert input values (domain values) into output values (range values).  These sets of values result in ordered pairs that will then be graphed in the next few days.

Assignment:  Function notation worksheet  (#1-11 all)

Geometry assignment; 11/1

We went over both our homework and the proof check quiz from the day before.  After answering questions and doing a few more practice problems, the students then took the 3rd and final proof quiz of the week.  After the quiz, they were able to start their homework, which was a congruent triangles worksheet.


Assignment:  Congruent triangles worksheet

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 11/1

We went through an entry task on relations and functions before going over our homework over the same topic today.  After this, the students took a quiz on graphing events.  Once the quiz was over, the students could then work on their homework assignment.

Assignment:  functions and relations worksheet #2