Geometry assignment; 9/30

We went through the last section in chapter 2 today:  Planning a proof.  More examples of how proofs work and the necessary steps for completing them were modeled and then practiced together.  The students then got started on their assignment towards the end of the period.  Tomorrow will be a review day of working with the entire list of chapter 2 topics.  Our chapter 2 test will be on Thursday.


Assignment:  section 2-6;  page 63-64;  WE  #1-17 all,  Self Test 2;  page 65;  #1-4 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/30

We spent time today going over some of the problem areas that students had encountered on their recent quiz.  We then did a few more word problems together before getting started on a review assignment.  The students have a chapter 2 test on Thursday, so we will be reviewing tomorrow as well.


Assignment:  Chapter 2 wrap up;  page 107-109;  #1-30 all,  32-58 evens

Geometry assignment; 9/29

Today's topic dealt with how to handle perpendicular lines in proofs and calculation problems.  We went through our notes on this section and handled several of these types of problems together.  The students then had the last part of the period to get started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 2-5;  page 58-59;  WE #1-17 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/29

We went through a review entry task today before beginning our lesson.  Today's topic dealt with writing and solving equations for word problems.  We went through a few note problems together before then going through 2-3 homework problems together as well.  The students then spent the remainder of the time working on their assignment as they worked through each word problem.


Assignment:  section 2-9;  page 100-101;  #1-24 all

Geometry assignment; 9/26

We got back our chapter 2 quiz today and went over that before starting on today's lesson.  We focused on more angle calculation problems today and how to write equations for them.  We went over a few problems together in the shortened periods and then had about 10 minutes to get started working on the assignment before class was over.


Assignment:  section 2-4;  page 52-53;  WE # 13-22 all;  #24-30 evens

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/26

We went over a quick entry task today to review before taking the quiz.  We then spent the remainder of the period taking the chapter 2 quiz over sections 2-4 to 2-8.  After the quiz, the students got started working on their homework assignment.

Assignment:  Skills Practice WS #5

Geometry assignment; 9/25

We went over a new section today dealing with special pairs of angles.  We worked with complementary angles, supplementary angles, and vertical angles both in proofs and with some calculation problems.  The students then got started on their homework before the end of the period.


Assignment:  angle pairs worksheet  #1-40 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/25

We continued working with the distributive property today.  The next topic involved working with the inverse of sums, which ultimately means using the the distributive property on an expression with the value of -1 outside of the parentheses.  All the rules about distribution still apply.  The only thing that students need to be careful of is to carry the negative sign all the way through the parentheses.
Once we went over several examples together, the students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment;  Section 2-8;  page 96-97;  #2-12 evens,  #13-40 all

Geometry assignment; 9/24

We continued our study of geometric proofs today by going over the homework and doing one more proof together before taking our chapter 2 quiz.  After the quiz, the students then got started on their homework assignment.


Assignment:  Section 2-3;  page 46-47;  written exercises #1-14 all, 17, 18

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/24

We spent time today revisiting the distributive property now that we have talked about rational numbers.  Working with fractions, decimals, and integers and how they are used with the distributive property is what several of the examples we went over included.  We also worked with factoring out rational numbers as well.

The students then got started working on their assignments.


Assignment:  Section 2-7;  page 91-92;  #1-26 all, 27-51 odd

Geometry assignment; 9/23

We continued working on geometric proofs today by going over our homework and then taking a look at section 2-3.  We proved two theorems today -- the midpoint theorem and the angle bisector theorem -- and practiced more geometric proofs in the process.  The students then worked on their assignment towards the end of the period before reviewing conditionals at the end of the period.


Assignment:  section 2-3;  page 45;  classroom exercises #1-10 all
Algebra proofs worksheet   2-8 evens


Chapter 2 quiz is tomorrow over sections 2-1 to 2-3

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/23

We continued working with rational numbers today by going over the principles of dividing with rational numbers.  We worked on identifying reciprocals, and then reducing fractions once they were multiplied.  Division is just multiplying by the reciprocal, and that is the skill that we worked on today.


Assignment:  page 84-86;  Section 2-6;  #1-51 odd,  #74-86 all

Geometry assignment; 9/22

We reviewed the concept of algebraic proofs today with our entry task and by going over the homework.  We started the process of explaining how geometric proofs work.  We went over 4 examples together in class before getting started on our homework.  New concepts introduced today included the transitive property, the substitution property, the reflexive property, and how the angle addition and segment addition properties can be used in proofs.

Assignment:  section 2-2;  page 40  CE #1-10;  page 41-42;  WE #7-10

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/22

We continued working with rational numbers today.  Our topic in class was multiplying with rational numbers.  The examples that we covered included what to do with positive and negative numbers, how to multiply and reduce fractions, and how to handle multi-step problems.  The students then got started on their assignment at the end of the period.


Assignment:  section 2-5;  page 79-80;  #1-51 odd,  #60-74 all

Geometry assignment; 9/19

We continued our work with deductive reasoning and proofs today by showing how 2-column proofs work using algebra concepts.  These algebraic proofs will form the basis for how geometric proofs are set up.

Assignment:  Conditional worksheet (#1-18 all) + section 2.2;  page 41;  written exercises #1-6 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/19

We reviewed our homework and entry task today to begin with before taking the chapter 2 quiz.

After the students finished their quiz, they then got started on their assignment for the weekend.


Assignment:  Chapter 2 Extra Practice worksheet

Geometry assignment; 9/18

We went over the Chapter 1 test today before getting started into our lesson on deductive reasoning.  We covered if-then statements, counterexamples, converses, and biconditional statements today, going through several examples in the process.

Assignment:  section 2-1;  page 35;  written exercises #1-22 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/18

We continued our work today with rational numbers by focusing on subtracting them.  Working with the double negative signs that this involves is what we went over together and then practiced in class.  The assignment involved solving 3 more triangle puzzles as well as some questions out of the book.  We will have a quiz tomorrow on working with integers and fractions, both adding and subtracting them.


Assignment:  3 subtraction puzzles;  section 2-4;  page 74;  19-49 all

Geometry assignment; 9/17

We introduced the topic of deductive reasoning in class today with a couple of video clips and some notes on the aspects of deductive reasoning.  The students then worked on solving several logic puzzles together to work on their deductive reasoning skills.

Assignment:  finish the logic puzzles you did not get done in class

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/17

After going over the homework and entry task today, we got started with today's lesson that involved more work with rational numbers.  Today's focus was specifically on adding positive and negative numbers, and being able to graph those results.  We went through several examples before getting started on some mental math triangle puzzles that the students used to review their skills.

Assignment:  8 mental math triangle puzzles dealing with integer addition

Geometry assignment; 9/16

After turning in our review sheet today, the students took the Ch. 1 test in class.

There was no homework assignment after the test.

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/16

After going over our homework and entry task, we went through a lesson today dealing with rational numbers.  The main topic dealt with a review of how to work with rational numbers (fractions) as questions come up about comparing their value, adding and subtracting them, and reducing them to the simplest form.

The students started on their assignment at the end of the class period.


Assignment:  Adding Fractions worksheet  (left column only);  section 2-2  p. 61-62  #1-16 all, 18-29 all

Geometry assignment; 9/15

We went over the homework assignment together before beginning our review for the Chapter 1 test tomorrow.  We went over 3-4 problems together before the students then got started on their review sheets in class.  The answers to the review sheet appear below.


Assignment:  Chapter 1 review sheet


Definitions and Postulates Questions  #1-20

1.  angle TQR
2.  ray TP
3.  angle TQR
4.  ray QT and segment QR
5.  angle PTQ and angle QTS
6.  point R
7.  point P
8.  point Q
9.  true
10.  false
11.  true
12.  true
13.  false
14.  true
15.  true
16.  sometimes
17.  always
18.  always
19.  never
20.  always

Distance and Midpoint Formula review problems

1.  check notes
2.  square root of 130
3.  check notes
4.  midpoint =       -15/2 ,  9/2        (-7.5, 4.5)
5.  endpoint =     (-13, 8)
6.  x = 5;  AB = 29;  BC = 27
7.  x = 4;  AT = 13;  AL = 29
8.  x = 8;  angle AQB = 40;  angle BQC = 40;  angle AQC = 80
9.  x = 5;  angle LIK = 20;  angle JIL = 110;  angle JIK = 90
10.  x = 3;  angle RAM = 140;  angle MAN = 40;  angle RAN = 180

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/15

We spent some time introducing chapter 2 today by going over a number tree (diagram showing different groupings of numbers).  The number groups in the number tree are what we will be studying this chapter.  We then spent some time talking about integers, the number line, and absolute value before getting started on the homework assignment.


Assignment:  section 2-1;  page 57-58;  #1-56 all, 73-84 all

Geometry assignment; 9/12

We went over some homework questions today before beginning the lesson.  Today's lesson involved an activity in which students made drawings of various geometric figures.  After drawing them, the students then constructed 3-D models of the drawings.


Homework:  finish the drawings that the students did not complete and then complete the other side of the activity worksheet.


Chapter 1 test on Tuesday   9/16

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/12

We went over a quick entry task review today and answered some homework questions to begin the period.  The rest of the time was devoted to taking the Chapter 1 test.

When they finished the test, the students had the chance to do an extra credit worksheet if they chose to.


Assignment:  none;  extra credit worksheet optional

Geometry assignment; 9/11

We went over several angle addition homework problems before getting started on today's lesson.  Today's topic focused on several postulates and theorems in geometry.  We demonstrated these together with some fishing line, bobbers, and cardboard planes while taking some notes on the postulates and theorems.  We will use these ideas more and more as the year goes on.

We then got started on our homework assignment before leaving class.


Assignment:  section 1-5;  page 22;  WE 29, 31, 33, 34;     page 25  WE  #5-12 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/11

We spent the bulk of the period working on a review activity that involved solving several problems posted around the room.  We corrected these review problems at the end of the period before turning them in.  The students then got started on their chapter review problems in preparation for tomorrow's ch. 1 test.


Assignment:  Chapter 1 wrap up;  page 47-49;  #17-57 odd

Geometry assignment; 9/10

We went over the Chapter 1 quiz to begin with today before getting into the lesson.  Today's lesson focused on two things:  how to bisect an angle using a compass and then how to do calculation problems involving the angle addition postulate.

The angle addition postulate is one that will be used extensively throughout the year, so we will work on this several more times throughout the first few chapters.


Assignment:  worksheet packet of angle constructions and angle addition problems  (1-10 all, 12-20 evens)

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/10

The lesson topic today involved working with various types of formulas.  The goal was to be able to take any formula and use the given information to arrive at an answer.  We worked through several examples of different formulas, making sure each time to use the correct units when needed.  The students then got started on their homework assignment for the latter part of the period.


Assignment:  section 1-9;  page 42-43;  #1-16 all, 21-23 all, 29-36 all


Chapter 1 review will be tomorrow in class

Chapter 1 Test will be on Friday  9/12

Geometry assignment; 9/9

Today's lesson focused on learning the symbols and notation for working with angles in geometry.  There were several vocabulary words that we went through, as well some angle construction activities.

The students then got started on their assignment at the end of the period.


Assignment:  section 1-4;  page 20  CE  #1-25 all;  page 21  WE  #1-18 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/9

Today's lesson focused on the beginning of working with various types of equations.  We demonstrated what an open, true, and false equation was.  We then began to work with equations to find the correct solution set.  This involved doing the same thing to both sides of the equations:  add, subtract, multiply, or divide.

The students then got started working on their assignment at the end of the period.


Assignment:  section 1-7;  page 36-37;  #1-36 all

Geometry assignment; 9/8

We reviewed a couple of problems dealing with the midpoint and distance formula before taking the quiz today.  The students had the period to work on the quiz, and when they finished they got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Segment Addition and Midpoint worksheet

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/8

The students spent some time today going through an entry task and reviewing their homework from the weekend.

The topic today focused on an introduction to word problems and being able to recognize a variety of vocabulary words in problems that refer to the basic operations.  We went over several examples together before getting the students started on their homework.

If the student's had not finished their SMI test last week due to technology issues, they had an opportunity in class to do that as well.

Assignment:  section 1-6;  page 30,  #1-33 all

Geometry assignment; 9/5

After going through a warm up problem and answering homework questions, we then went through our first exposure to the compass and how to construct various figures.  We practiced 5 different skills before the students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Segments and Circles constructions assignment

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/5

The students took their chapter 1 quiz today after going through their homework and entry task.  After the quiz, they worked on an assignment sheet dealing with the distributive property.


Assignment:  Skills Practice 2 worksheet    1-43 odd

Geometry assignment; 9/4

We went through an entry task of some more practice drawing of geometric figures.  We also spent some time going over a few distance formula homework problems.

Today's lesson focused on the midpoint formula and how to use it in a variety of problem types.

Assignment:  section 13-5;  page 545-546;  written exercises #1-12 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/4

After going over the homework and entry task, we went through our lesson today on the distributive property.  The concepts of factoring and combining like terms was also covered.

the students got started on their homework at the end of the period.

Assignment:  section 1-5;  page 27-28;  #2-60 even,  #77-87 odd

Geometry assignment; 9/3

We went over a few warm up exercises and then went over the homework to begin the period.

Today's topic dealt with using some algebra graphing skills and knowledge of right triangles to determine the distance between two points on a graph.  We derived the distance formula together and then went over a few examples together before the students got started on their homework.


Assignment:  section 13-1;  page 526;  written exercises #1-16 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/3

We went over an entry task today before taking an SMI math inventory test in class.  This test was online and is used for proper class placement.  The testing took the entire period.

No homework assignment was given.

Geometry assignment; 9/2

Today's topic involved adding to our language of geometry by discussing the terms ray, segment, midpoint, and bisector.  Each one of these terms involves various symbols and drawings, as well as some calculations.  We went through several examples before getting started on the homework.


Section 1-3;  page 15-16;  written exercises #1-40 all

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/2

We went over our homework and an entry task before getting started on the lesson today.  Today's work focused on working with exponential notation and how to substitute variables into various equations with exponents.  The students went through several examples with me before getting started on their homework at the end of the period.


Assignmenet:  section 1-3;  page 17-18;  #1-29 all, 46-52 all

Geometry assignment; 9/1

Labor Day today;  no school

Algebra 10-12 assignment; 9/1

Labor Day today;  no school