Honors Algebra 2; 12/17

Assignment:  page 319;  #1-39 odd

Geometry 10-12; 12/17

Our lesson today focused on how to work with the dilation of figures.  We demonstrated how to use scale factors in adjusting the coordinates to create a new image.


Assignment:  Dilations/translations worksheet #1

Geometry; 12/17

Assignment:  page 266-267;  #13, 16, 23, 24;   page 274;  #17-20, 26, 29, 30

Honors Algebra 2; 12/14

Geometry 10-12; 12/14

Geometry; 12/14

Honors Algebra 2: 12/13

We answered homework questions together before taking a look at two last sample problems before our quiz.  These two review problems involved multiple steps to simplify and rationalize the answer, so they were a good summative review for the quiz.

The students then got started on their review assignment.

Assignment:  Working with Radicals Quiz Review   (answers posted on canvas later today)

Geometry 10-12; 12/13

Our topic today was rotations.  We went over the three rules that govern rotation with figures, each one with a rotation of 90, 180, or 270 degrees.  We went over how to indicate clockwise or counterclockwise rotation, and emphasized the need to use the rules to convert the coordinates before one graphs the image.  We did a couple of homework problems together before the students started working independently.


Assignment:  Rotations worksheet

Geometry; 12/13

Our topic today centered on eliminating two common options for congruent triangle postulates.  We showed two drawings that served as counterexamples for the SSA and the AAA possibilities.  We then added two new theorems that pertain to isosceles triangles.  We went over how to work with base angles and did a few different calculation problems before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  section 5.4;  page 256-258;  #1-11, 13-16, 19, 23, 24, 26, 29, 34, 35

Honors Algebra 2; 12/12

Today's topic was how to rationalize the denominator.  We went through the basic review of what the students had covered in their algebra class, but then we also went through how to use the conjugate of an expression in order to eliminate radical expressions in the denominator.  We went through 4-5 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 308;  #30-53

Geometry 10-12; 12/12

We continued our work with transformations today by talking about compositions of transformations and then a short mini lesson on line symmetry.  We went through 2-3 compositions together and also showed a variety of objects that have symmetry in order to give the students the opportunity to practice recognizing symmetry. 


Assignment:  Compositions / Symmetry worksheet

Geometry; 12/12

We went over a few short review questions today to start class.  The students then turned in their chapter 5 quiz reviews and took the remainder of the period to complete the chapter 5 quiz on congruent triangles.

Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2 ; 12/11

We continued our work with radicals today by reviewing some algebra skills used to multiply polynomials.  We used these skills to multiply a variety of types of radicals and then simplify the solution.  Once we went through 4-5 examples together, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page

Geometry 10-12; 12/11

We continued to introduce transformations today by taking a look at how reflections work.  We went through the notation for reflections and demonstrated how to use horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines of reflection.  After 3-4 examples together, the students then got started on their assignment on their own.


Assignment:  Reflections worksheet

Geometry; 12/11

We went through a few review problems today together in preparation for our quiz tomorrow.  We also showed a type of problem involving the selection of proper statements that are either used before or after triangles are proved congruent.  The students then got started on their review assignment for the quiz.


Assignment:  Ch. 5 Quiz Review

Honors Algebra 2; 12/10

Geometry 10/12; 12/10

Geometry; 12/10

We continued our work with triangle proofs today by taking a look at how to end a proof with a vocabulary word.  Essentially these proofs are the ones that prove midpoints, parallel lines, bisecting angles, etc.  All of these involve some sort of vocabulary word at the end.  We went over 2 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  CPCTC worksheet #2

Honors Algebra 2; 12/7

We continued our work with radicals today by taking a look at how to simplify radicals that are not perfect squares.  We talked about factoring each number into its various prime factors to help shorten the simplifying process.  We also worked a little with polynomials to demonstrate how they are factored as well.


Assignment:   page 299;  #1-35 all

Geometry 10-12; 12/7

After working through a quick entry task, the students turned in their chapter 4 reviews and ch. 4 entry tasks.  They they spent the remainder of the period taking the Chapter 4 Test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 12/7

We practiced one more proof together today before taking the last of our proof check quizzes.  When the students were finished with the quiz, they got started on today's assignment.



Assignment:  Section 5.6 exploration #1  (online activity);  page 250;  #25, 29, 32-35;   page 260;  #1-8

Honors Algebra 2: 12/6

We began the next part of our unit today by introducing the topic of working with radicals.  We defined what a radical is and how to read its notation.  We then worked on some mental math skills and some quick methods of simplifying radicals of all types.


Assignment:  Mental math WS + page 295;  #1-42 all

Geometry 10-12; 12/6

We went through 4-5 examples of commonly missed questions today before the students spent time working on their 2nd chapter 4 test review. 

Assignment:  Chapter 4 Test Review #2

Geometry; 12/6

We continued our work with congruent triangle proofs today by taking a look at the acronym CPCTC.  We went over what this means and how it is used in a variety of ways to prove corresponding parts congruent in a variety of triangle pairs.  We went through a couple of examples before getting started on the assignment.  The students took their second proof check quiz today in class as well.


Assignment:  CPCTC worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 12/5

We answered a couple questions on the review sheet from yesterday to start off the class.  The students then took the rest of the period to complete the exponents quiz.

Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 12/5

We started reviewing for our chapter 4 test today by going over a couple more calculation problems involving isosceles triangles.  We also did one more proof involving vocabulary words.  The students took another proof check quiz today in class as well before getting started on their 1st review assignment.

Assignment:  Chapter 4 Review #1

Geometry; 12/5

We went over a couple more proofs today that dealt with the HL theorem and right triangles.  The students then took the first of three proof check quizzes that we will have over the next 3 days.  After the quiz, the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Congruent Triangle Proofs WS  #1-10

Honors Algebra 2; 12/4

We went over another conversion problem using scientific notation together.  We also answered several homework questions involving last night's assignment.  The students then worked on 4 sets of review problems in pairs in preparation for the quiz tomorrow.  At the end of the period, they got started on their quiz review assignment.  Answers to the review will be posted on Canvas later this afternoon.  Exponents Quiz is tomorrow.


Assignment:  Exponent quiz review

Geometry 10-12; 12/4

Geometry; 12/4

Honors Algebra 2; 12/3

Our topic today centered on working with scientific notation.  We went over how to multiply and divide with scientific notation, as well as how to use it when working through conversion problems.  We went through 4-5 examples together in class before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  1-21 odd;  23-40 all;  46-54 even

Geometry 10-12; 12/3

We continued our work with congruent triangle proofs today.  We went over how to do a proof that ends in a vocabulary word or with parallel lines.  We went through 3 examples together before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  CPCTC worksheet

Geometry; 12/3

We continued our work with congruent triangle proofs today by working through 3-4 more examples of what these proofs look like.  We got more familiar with the drawings and the form of how these proofs work.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 5.3;  page 249;  #5-17;  page 267;  #15;  page 275;  #17

Honors Algebra 2: 11/30

We continued our work with exponents today by taking a look at how to use these operations with more complex problems.  We went over 3-4 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 42-43;  #1-50  (skip multiples of 3);  52-63 all

Geometry 10-12; 11/30

We continued our work with triangle proofs today by going over the CPCTC proofs that we have been working on.  We answered 3-4 proof questions on the homework before taking a short quiz on 2 different proofs.  After the quiz, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 4.3-4.5 worksheet

Geometry; 11/30

Our work with triangles brought us to day #1 of how to write triangle proofs today.  We went through the first three methods that we will use:  SSS, ASA, and SAS.  These three postulates are ones that we practiced writing proofs with and then used to identify various drawings from the assignment.  We went over 3-4 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Congruent Triangles worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 11/29

Our topic today was to spend some time reviewing the rules of exponents and how to operate with them in various types of equations.  We went through simplifying, multiplying, dividing, and raising exponents to a power.  These are all review topics, but ones that we will need to be very good at to handle more complex problems down the road.


Assignment:  Exponent worksheet + page 36-37;  #1-28

Geometry 10-12; 11/29

We continued our work with congruent triangles today by taking a look at how to use triangle proofs to find other corresponding parts.  We showed how to use the acronym CPCTC in these types of triangle proofs in order to answer the given question.  We went through 2-3 examples together before we got started on the assignment.


Assignment:  CPCTC worksheet

Geometry; 11/29

We started a new unit today on triangles.  We worked with identifying the corresponding parts of congruent figures/triangles today.  We learned how to write congruence statements and how to correctly order the vertices of any figures that we ran into.  The students went through 3-4 examples together before getting started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 5.2;  page 236;  #15-22;  page 243;  #1-14

Honors Algebra 2; 11/28

The students turned in their matrices unit review sheets and unit entry tasks to begin the period today.  They then spent the remainder of the period taking the matrices unit test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 11/28

We continued our work with congruent triangle proofs today by taking a look at how to completely fill out a triangle proof on both sides.  We worked through 3 together and then the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Congruent Triangle Proofs worksheet

Geometry; 11/28

We turned in our chapter 4 review packet and entry tasks to start off the period.  The students then took the rest of the class to complete the chapter 4 test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 11/27

We started our work today on writing triangle proofs.  We now have 5 methods to choose from, so we will be practicing on a variety of different diagrams to prove that 2 triangles are congruent.  We worked through 3 together before getting started on the homework assignment.


Assignment:  Section 4.5 worksheet

Geometry; 11/27

We went over the homework from last night and practiced one more similarity and scale factor problem together.  We then went over 4 of "the most missed topics" on this test together before getting started on the chapter review.  The answers to the review sheet are posted on the class canvas website.  Chapter 4 test on transformations is tomorrow.


Assignment:  Chapter 4 Review packet

Honors Algebra 2; 11/26

Today's topic focused on using matrices and determinants to solve word problems.  We went over 3 word problems together and used a different method in each case.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:   page 171;  #2, 4, 5, 7, 17, 19  ;   page 181;  #4, 6, 9

Geometry 10-12; 11/26

We continued our work with congruent triangles today by taking a look at the last two methods that we will use to prove that two triangles are congruent.  The HL theorem and the AAS Postulate are the last two congruent triangle methods that we went through today.  We went over 3-4 examples together before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  Section 4.4 worksheet

Geometry; 11/26

Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break!  We wrapped up the last section of our study of transformations today by taking a look at the wide variety of similarity transformations that are possible.  We working on performing transformations from a variety of directions, and we also went over how to identify transformations from figures already drawn on a grid.  After 2-3 examples, the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Section 4.6;  page 219-220;  #1-5, 7-12, 16-17    +   4.5 worksheet  (#1, 2, 5-8, 10)

Honors Algebra 2; 11/21

We went over the homework assignment together and I answered any questions that students had.  The students then got to work on their first review assignment for the unit test next week.

Assignment:  page 609;  #1-12 all;   on #5 and #7 , solve the system using both Cramer's rule and Augmented matrices;  on #11, solve the system of equations using matrices  (any method you choose)

Geometry 10-12; 11/21

We went through an entry task review to start off the period.  Working with congruent pairs of triangles is a skill that we will continue to use as our study of chapter 4 moves forward.  The remainder of the period we worked on an activity involving various geometry figures and toothpicks.  The students were working to solve various toothpick puzzles that they were creating.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 11/21

Our topic today focused on how to work with scale factors and similar figures.  We went over how to calculate a scale factor from two different figures and then how to use it to determine various other dimensions of the figures. 

Assignment:  page 213-214;  #25-30, 38, 39

Honors Algebra 2; 11/20

Our class today involved using matrices and determinants to work with both geometry and algebra topics from previous classes.  The relationships in a determinant were shown to be used in figuring out both the area of triangles and the equations of lines if you were given the coordinates first.  We went through 3-4 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Area of Triangles and Collinear Points worksheet

Geometry 10-12; 11/20

We went through a few review problems today before taking our chapter 4 quiz on congruent triangles.  The students took the remainder of the period to finish the quiz.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 11/20

Our work today focused on the last of our transformations:  a dilation.  We went over the terminology and notation associated with dilations using both notes and an exploration activity online.  We then went through how to graph and calculate with dilations and the figures that they create.

Assignment:  page 212-213;   #2-6;  #15-18;  23, 24, 31-35

Honors Algebra 2; 11/19

Our study today focused on how to determine the inverse of a matrix.  This inverse can then be used to solve systems of equations.  We identified what the identity matrix was and how to use it to determine the solutions of a system of equations.


Assignment:  page 591;  #1-4, 6-8;  page 580;  #9-14;  solve all problems using the inverse of the matrices.

Geometry 10-12; 11/19

We continued our work with spotting the corresponding parts of congruent triangles.  Listing the corresponding parts on a drawing and then identifying the SSS, ASA, and SAS postulates are what we practiced on today.  We then got to work on our review of the first part of chapter 4 in preparation for the chapter 4 quiz tomorrow.


Assignment:  Section 4.1-4.3 review worksheet

Geometry; 11/19

We continued our work with transformations today by taking a look at how compositions of reflections in lines work.  We went through how to work with both parallel and intersecting lines, as well as introducing the concept of writing a congruence statement for figures that have been transformed.  Matching up the letters in the correct order was an important factor to understand.


Assignment:  page 204-206;  #1-10, 15-22, 25-30

Honors Algebra 2: 11/16

Geometry 10-12; 11/16

We continued our work with congruent triangles today by going over several more drawings together to determine if they fit the mold of ASA, SSS, or SAS.  The students then got started on their assignment towards the end of the period.


Assignment:  Section 4.3 worksheet

Geometry; 11/16

Today's lesson focused on using our tranformation skills in order to work through an online activity.  We played Transformation Golf today online.  This activity is found at www.student.desmos.com.  The class code for 1st period was:  772G55.  The class code for 2nd period was:  WBK99A .  We spent the entire period working on this activity together.


Assignment:  Finish Transformation Golf online;  page 198 in online book;  #2-18 evens

Honors Algebra 2; 11/15

The students turned in their matrix quiz reviews to start the period.  They then took the remainder of the period to take the matrix unit quiz.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 11/15

We began the process of working on triangle proofs today by taking a look at three of the ways that triangles can be proven to be congruent.  We went over the SSS postulate, the ASA postulate, and the SAS postulate together.  After a few examples, the students began going over their assignment of drawing identification of various triangle pairs.

Assignment:  Congruent triangle pairs worksheet

Geometry; 11/15

We took the chapter 4 quiz on transformations in class today.  The students turned in their quiz reviews at the beginning of the period.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 11/14

We spent a little time at the beginning of the period reviewing various vocabulary words that pertain to matrices, dimensions, and elements of matrices.  We also went over 2-3 questions on last night's homework during the class period as well.  Our review today focused on verbalizing a couple of problems to each other before getting started on working through the rest of the review.

Answers to the review will be posted on canvas.


Assignment:  Matrices Review Sheet

Geometry 10-12; 11/14

We continued our study of triangles today by taking a look at congruent triangles and their corresponding parts today.  We went through how to determine the congruent parts on a triangle and then used these congruent parts to work through some calculations.  We went over 4-5 examples together before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  Section 4.2 worksheet

Geometry; 11/14

We spent some time at the beginning of the period reviewing several of the main topics that we have covered with transformations.  We worked through a few examples together before the students got started on their review assignment for the quiz tomorrow.


Assignment:  Transformations Quiz Review  (Ch. 4 Quiz Review)

Honors Algebra 2; 11/13

We continued our work with matrices today by going over the last method for solving matrices:  the basket weaving method.  This method can be used with Cramer's rule to find the value of each determinant.  We went over a few together and then the students got to work on their assignment in which they practiced using this new method.

Assignment:  Matrix worksheet

Geometry 10-12; 11/13

We continued our work today with triangles by going over the triangle sum theorem and the exterior angles theorem.  Both of these facts can be used as helpful shortcuts in solving triangle problems and calculations.  We also reviewed the various types of triangles from last week's vocabulary words.


Assignment:  Section 4.1B worksheet

Geometry; 11/13

Today's topic involved the rules of rotation for clockwise rotations and also figuring out how to work with rotational symmetry.  We viewed several pictures to determine both the order and the rotational symmetries of the various figures that were viewed.  The students then got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  page 195;  #17-26;  Rotational Symmetry worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 11/9

We answered some homework questions today and then got started on our assignment for the weekend.  More practice with the two methods of solving matrices.


Assignment:  page 572;  #10, 11    solve using Gaussian Elimination
                            page 580;  #22, 24     solve using Cramer's Rule

Geometry 10-12; 11/9

We went over our homework together and answered several questions about calculating with triangles.  We then got to work on another practice assignment of dealing with determining angles in triangles.


Assignment:  Section 4.1A worksheet

Geometry; 11/9

This was a short day due to our early release.  We went over an entry task and how to complete an online activity.  This activity involves an exploration involving the rules of rotation.  The activity is explained on Canvas.


Assignment:  Rules of Rotation exploration activity

Honors Algebra 2; 11/8

We continued our work with Cramer's Rule today by taking a look at how to work with 3x3 matrices.  We went through how to find a determinant of a 3x3 and then how to use these determinants to solve an augmented 3x3 matrix.  We went through a couple of examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 580;  #15 - 21, 23, 25

Geometry 10-12; 11/8

We started our new unit today of working with different types of triangles.  We went over several vocabulary words in regards to the different side lengths and different angle measures of the triangles that we will encounter.  We also went over how to calculate with the angles of triangles and their sum of 180 degrees.

Assignment:  Classifying Triangles worksheet

Geometry; 11/8

We continued our work with transformations today by taking a look at how rotations work.  We went over the notation and the various pieces of information necessary to successfully rotate an object.  We then went over three of the basic rules of rotation that involved angles of 90, 180, and 270 degrees.  The students then went through a couple of figure rotations with me before getting started on their homework.

Assignment:  page 194-195;  #7-16

Honors Algebra 2; 11/7

We continued our work with matrices today by taking a look at another way to solve them.  This method involves using determinants, and we demonstrated how to find these in 2x2 matrices.  We went over the method known as Cramer's Rule in order to solve the matrices and demonstrated a few examples before the students got started on their homework.


Assignment: page 580;  #1-14

Geometry 10-12; 11/7

We spent a few minutes reviewing together at the beginning of the period before passing out the chapter 3 test.  The students had the period to work on the test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 11/7

Our work in class today focused on working with compositions of translations.  A couple of days ago we combined two translations.  Today we worked on combining two reflections or combining a reflection and a translation.  We went through a couple of these together.  We also took a look at how line symmetry applies to the work that we are doing with reflection.  We went over how to determine line symmetry and viewed several different pictures in the process.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:   

1.  Alphabet symmetry question  (identify the line symmetry in the letters of the alphabet)

2.  section 4.2;  page 187-188;   #17-25;  28, 34, 40-49

Honors Algebra 2; 11/6

We spent another day in class going over how to perform row operations on various matrices in order to solve them.  We went through a couple more examples together before getting started on our assignment for today....a matrices worksheet


Assignment:   Matrices worksheet;   the answers to this worksheet are posted on canvas

Geometry 10-12; 11/6

We wrapped up our study of parallel lines and line equations today by reviewing in class for the chapter 3 test tomorrow.  We went over several problems in pairs and then had a good chunk of time to work on our review packet in class.

Assignment:  Chapter 3 review packet

Geometry; 11/6

We continued our work with transformations today by taking a look at how to reflect objects over lines of reflections.  We went over how to reflect over vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines.  Each one involved specific notation and had some coordinate rules attached to each one.  We went over 3-4 examples together before the students got started graphing their homework in class.


Assignment:  page 186;  #1-16 all

Honors Algebra 2; 11/5

We continued our work with matrices today by going over how to solve matrices by using row operations to get the matrix into row eschelon form.  This method works on any type of matrix, and we went over 2-3 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  chapter 13;  page 572;  #5-9

Geometry 10-12; 11/5

We started our review of chapter 3 today by reviewing perpendicular and parallel lines.  The slopes of these lines and how to write equations from the slopes is a key factor in our unit of study.  We went through several examples together before getting started on our first test review sheet.


Assignment:  Section 3.5C review worksheet

Geometry; 11/5

We continued our work with translations today by demonstrating what a composition of translations is, and how to go about adding vectors together.  We went through a few examples before using our online graphing tool to perform several compositions.  The students then got to work on their assignment.

Assignment:  4 translation compositions + section 4.1;  page 178-179;  #1-16, 21-25, 29, 30

Honors Algebra 2; 11/2

We started the next unit today by taking a look at how to work with matrices.  Today's lesson focused on the basics of the terms involved with matrices  (dimensions, rows, columns, etc) and how to work with some basic operations involving matrices.


Assignment:  Chapter 13;  page 572;  #1-4;  page 575;  #5-27

Geometry 10-12; 11/2

We went through a few more examples of how to work with perpendicular and parallel lines together as a class.  The students then got to work on more practice with these skills.

Assignment:  Section 3.5B worksheet

Geometry; 11/2

Our topic today involved the notation of translations.  We introduced the concept of what a vector is and how vectors are used to indicate translations.  We learned the notation for a vector, as well as what an image and preimage are.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 178  (online text);  #1-8;   Translations worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 11/1

The students turned in their unit 4 reviews and entry tasks today before taking the unit 4 test on systems of equations.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 11/1

We continued our work with parallel and perpendicular lines today by going over how to graph these and manipulate different types of line equations to easily determine the slope of a line.  The students got started on their assignment towards the end of the period.


Assignment:  Section 3.5A worksheet

Geometry; 11/1

We spent some time today making sure everyone could log on to the bigideasmath website that we will be using for the next 2 chapters.  This is where our online textbook is.  We then spent some time getting familiar with how to use a graphing tool that this online resource contains.  We went over how to translate a number of different figures for our assignment.  This assignment is detailed on canvas under "graphing software assignment".  There is also a set of instructions on canvas for how to make sure you are able to login and access the online textbook.


Assignment:  Graphing translations assignment

Honors Algebra 2; 10/31

We went over the homework questions together before spending the majority of the period reviewing various types of problems that we have covered this unit.  We went through 4 sets of problems with partners to practice our skills together.  The last part of the period the students spent working on their Unit 4 Review assignment.  Unit 4 test in class tomorrow.


Assignment:  page 200;  #1-12

Geometry 10-12; 10/31

We continued our work with lines today by going over how to determine if lines are perpendicular or parallel.  We went over how to determine this using slopes with several different examples.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Parallel and Perpendicular Lines worksheet

Geometry; 10/31

The students turned in their chapter 3 review assignments and entry tasks to start off the period.  They then took the rest of the period to take the chapter 3 test.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 10/30

Today's topic involved working with systems of inequalities.  We went over how to graph single linear inequalities, and then how to work with two of them at a time in a system.  We demonstrated the different shading techniques used to determine the overall answer.  After 4-5 examples together, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment: page 192;  #1-33 odd

Geometry 10-12; 10/30

Today's topic involved working to change any line equation into slope intercept form.  We worked on several examples in order to do this, incorporating the point slope equation into our work as well.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 3.4B worksheet

Geometry; 10/30

We spent today working in partners as we reviewed for the chapter 3 test tomorrow.  We went over another parallel line proof together to start class, and then worked on 3 more proofs after the review activity was over. 

Assignment:  Parallel line proofs worksheet  (3 selected problems)

All answers to review sheets and parallel lines proofs are posted on Canvas page

Honors Algebra 2; 10/29

Our topic today involved how to use systems of 3 equations to solve various types of word problems.  We went through 3-4 examples of these types of problems together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 181;  #1-14   (skip multiples of 3)

Geometry 10-12; 10/29

Our work today focused on how to graph lines from various equations.  We went over the slope intercept line equation, the point - slope line equation, and the equations for horizontal and vertical lines.  After 5-6 examples, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 3.3B worksheet

Geometry; 10/29

Today was our first day of review for the chapter 3 test that is coming up on Wednesday, Oct. 31.  We went through 3 different parallel line proofs today as a class, reminding everyone about the different angles pairs that are available to use during these types of problems.  The students then got started on their review assignment.


Assignment:  Chapter 3 Review #1

Honors Algebra 2; 10/26

We continued our work with systems of 3 equations today.  The students went through a few more examples together as a class before getting started on their assignment involving some different types of system scenarios.


Assignment:  page 178;  #4, 6, 16, 20;   page 186;  #8-10, 17-19

Geometry 10-12; 10/26

We started the 2nd half of chapter 3 today by taking a look at the algebra aspect of parallel and perpendicular lines.  We went over the different types of slopes of lines and how to calculate slopes of lines in our lesson today.


Assignment:  Section 3.3A worksheet

Geometry; 10/26

Our topic today involved the process of inductive reasoning.  We reviewed the differences between inductive and deductive reasoning during the course of our lesson.  We went through the patterns of numbers, figures, and various word problem set ups together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  section 3-6;  page 107-108;  CE #1-5;  WE #1-17:  Self Test 2;  page 110,  #1-11

Honors Algebra 2; 10/25

We continued our work with systems of equations today by taking a look at how a system of 3 equations works.  We went through how to solve for all the variables and how to use the three equations together.  These problems require a little more attention to detail, so we modeled a few together with the students before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:   page 178;  #1-15 odd

Geometry 10-12; 10/25

We went through a few review problems to start the period and took any questions from the chapter 3 quiz review sheet.  The students then took the rest of the period to complete the chapter 3 quiz.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 10/25

Today's topic involved working with polygons again, so we revisited our inductive reasoning project results.  We went over interior and exterior angle sums  of polygons, and found several calculation shortcuts in working with problems involving both types of angles.  We also went over several prefixes that are used in naming polygons.


Assignment:  Section 3-5;  page 104-105;  #1-16, 21;  skip #7

Honors Algebra 2; 10/24

We went through a few review problems together to start class.  The remainder of the period was spent taking the systems of equations quiz.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 10/24

We went over a few review problems in the entry task today in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.  We also went through 2 new construction procedures using the compass.  We went over how to construct both parallel and perpendicular lines.  The students then got started on their review assignment for tomorrow's quiz.


Assignment:  Chapter 3 Quiz review

Geometry; 10/24

We continued our work with triangles today by going over two more theorems together.  The first was the triangle sum theorem, and the second one was the exterior angle theorem.  Both of these theorems will be used extensively in the problems and topics moving forward.  We also went through a couple more triangle and parallel line calculation problems together before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  Section 3-4;  page 96;  CE 9-11;  page 97-98;  WE 1-17, 19, 26, 30

Honors Algebra 2; 10/23

We went over the last part of our word problem study today with a couple new types of problem setups.  The students then got to work on their review problems during the 2nd half of the period.

The systems of equations quiz is tomorrow in class.


Assignment:  Canvas word problem review sheet + page 98;  #1-4, 13,14

Geometry 10-12; 10/23

Our work today focused on the converse of many of the angle pairs and parallel line theorems that we have been working on.  We went over 3-4 drawing examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 3.3 worksheet

Geometry; 10/23

We summarized our findings from the inductive reasoning project today, as well as introduced some of the different types of triangles that we will be working on during the second half of chapter 3.  We went over several new vocabulary words and some basic calculations together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Classifying Triangles worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 10/22

We continued our work with systems of equations and various types of word problems today.  The students then got started on their assignment after we went over a few more examples.


Assignment:  page 171-173;  #5, 11, 12, 14-16, 18, 19, 21-23

Geometry 10-12; 10/22

Our work today focused on more complex drawings of parallel lines.   We went over 3-4 more examples of these complex drawings together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Parallel Lines and Angle Pairs worksheet

Geometry; 10/22

We continued our work with the inductive reasoning project by taking a look at our results from Friday and graphing them.  These line equations will help us develop a rule for working with polygons later in the chapter.

Assignment:  Inductive Reasoning Project

Honors Algebra 2; 10/19

Our work today focused on dealing with systems of equations that are found in word problems.  We went through 3-4 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  page 171-173;  #1-4, 6-10, 13, 17, 20, 24

Geometry 10-12; 10/19

We continued to work with parallel lines and angle pairs today by going over several different diagrams and calculations.  These angle pairs are either congruent or supplemental, and we continue to practice our skills in being able to identify them.


Assignment:  Section 3.2 worksheet

Geometry; 10/19

We started working on an inductive reasoning project today in class.  Today's task was to collect data through diagrams and calculations about the angles in various polygons.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 10/18

We started our new unit of parallel and perpendicular lines today.  We went over several new vocabulary terms and modeled what they were and how to draw them.  We then began looking at certain types of angle pairs that occur when lines are parallel.  Identifying these angle pairs is an important skill that we will really emphasize during this chapter.


Assignment:  Section 3.1 worksheet and activity

Geometry; 10/18

We answered a few questions from the quiz review to start off the period today.  The students then took the rest of the period to take the chapter 3 quiz.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 10/17

Our topic today was solving systems of equations by the substitution method.  We went through 3-4 examples together of this review topic before getting started on the homework assignment.


Assignment:  page 161;  #1-14, 26-28;   page 166-167;  #1-4, 30, 31, 36

Geometry 10-12; 10/17

We took the chapter 2 test in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 10/17

We spent time today reviewing for the quiz tomorrow.  We worked in partners for a good portion of the period, and then went over a couple of parallel line proofs together as a group.  The students then got started on their review assignment.  The answers to this review are posted on canvas.


Assignment:  Chapter 3 Quiz Review

Honors Algebra 2; 10/16

We started a new unit on systems of equations today.  We went over what both a system and a solution for a system is in terms of graphing.  The main topic today was solving systems by graphing.  We went through a few examples together before the students got started on their assignment.



Assignment:  Solving by Graphing worksheet

Geometry 10-12; 10/16

We spent time today reviewing the last remaining topics for the chapter 2 test tomorrow.  We went over biconditional statements, algebra proofs, and one more geometric proofs together before getting started on the 2nd chapter 2 review assignment.  Answers to both assignments will be posted on Canvas tonight.


Assignment:  Chapter 2 Review #2

Geometry; 10/16

We continued our work with parallel lines today by taking a look at how to prove lines are parallel.  We still used the same three angle pairs to do this  (corresponding angles, AIA, and SSI angles), but we used the converses of the statements we have been working with the past couple days.  We went through 2 proofs and a couple of drawing identifications together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Section 3-3;  page 86;  CE 1-11;  page 87;  WE 1-19

Honors Algebra 2; 10/15

We went through a desmos activity today dealing with linear equations and linear regression.  This online activity was done as a class and with a partner.  The final question of the activity was assigned as homework.


Assignment:  Desmos Charge Activity

Geometry 10-12; 10/15

We went through out first day of review for the chapter 2 test that is coming up on Wednesday of this week.  We quickly reviewed inductive reasoning, conditional statements, and a geometric proof before getting started on the review assignment.


Assignment:  Chapter 2 Test Review #1

Geometry; 10/15

We continued our work with parallel lines and angle pairs today by taking a look at a few more increasingly complex diagrams.  We went over a couple of these together, as well as reviewing the concept of how to work with systems of equations.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 3-2;  page 81-82;  WE 11-20;  page 69;  Algebra Review  #10-16 all

Honors Algebra 2; 10/11

We went over the concept of linear regression and making a line of best fit today in class.  We demonstrated how to work with a variety of data sets and how to use the desmos graphing calculator to determine a line equation from a set of points.  After demonstrating one data set with the class, the students then got started on their assignment in working with 5 other data sets.  The assignment is outlined in a document on canvas and needs to be submitted online by Monday, Oct. 15.


Assignment:  Linear Regression worksheet and graphs

Geometry 10-12; 10/11

We went over some final postulates with points, lines, and planes today to wrap up chapter 2.  We demonstrated how to draw these figures and how to use the facts to come up with solid deductive reasoning in working with various drawing questions.


Assignment:  Section 2.4 worksheet

Geometry; 10/11

We continued our work with parallel lines today by taking a look at the different types of angles and how to work through calculation problems with them.  We went over alternate interior angles, same side interior angles, and corresponding angles. 

Assignment:  Angle Pairs worksheet + 

Honors Algebra 2; 10/10

The PSAT was given today.  The classes were only 10 minutes long, so we did not go over homework or go through a new lesson. 

Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 10/10

The PSAT was given today.  The classes were only 10 minutes long, so we did not go over homework or go through a new lesson. 

Assignment:  none

Geometry; 10/10

The PSAT was given today.  The classes were only 10 minutes long, so we did not go over homework or go through a new lesson. 

Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 10/9

The students took the linear equations unit test in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 10/9

We continued our work with geometric proofs today by going over a few more together before getting more practice with them on our homework assignment.


Assignment:  Geometric proofs worksheet #3

Geometry; 10/9

We introduced a new unit today that deals with parallel lines.  We went over the difference between parallel, skew, and other nonparallel lines.  There were several other vocab words that we went over together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 3-1; 

Honors Algebra 2; 10/8

The students worked on a review assignment today in preparation for their linear equation unit test tomorrow.  The answers to the review will be posted on canvas later on today.


Assignment:  Linear Equation Unit review

Geometry 10-12; 10/8

The students worked on a chapter 2 review packet today in class, as I was gone at a district math adoption meeting.


Assignment:  Chapter 2 Review packet

Geometry; 10/8

The students took the chapter 2 test in class today.

Honors Algebra 2; 10/5

We continued  our study of absolute value today by taking a look at three or four more examples of how to convert the formula back to its original form.  We went over these together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Absolute Value worksheet #2

Geometry 10-12; 10/5

The students continued with their practice with geometric proofs today by going over a couple more together with me.  They then took a short quiz on algebraic proofs before getting started on their homework assignment.


Assignment:  Geometric Proofs worksheet #3

Geometry; 10/5

We wrapped up chapter 2 today by reviewing some of the vocab words associated with conditionals.  We went through a couple more proofs together as well to touch base on some theorems again.  The students then got started on their review for the chapter 2 test on Monday.  The answers to this review will be posted on canvas this weekend.


Assignment:  Chapter 2 Test Review

Honors Algebra 2; 10/4

We went through the foundations of how to work with the absolute value function today.  We showed the different transformations that can occur in this function, and learned how to read the generic formula in order to detect any of the transformations involved.


Assignment:  Absolute Value worksheet #1

Geometry 10-12; 10/4

We continued our work with geometric proofs today by going through 3-4 more together.  The student's assignment was to continue working with geometric proofs.


Assignment:  Geometric Proofs worksheet #2

Geometry; 10/4

We continued our work with proofs today by taking a look at an overview of how to plan and put a proof together.  We went through 3-4 more as a class to demonstrate these skills before the students got started on their homework.


Assignment:  Section 2-6;  page 63-64;  WE 1-15, 20;  page 65;  Self Test #1-7

Honors Algebra 2; 10/3

The students took their linear equations quiz today in class.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 10/3

I was gone today due to a district math meeting.  The students finished their homework from yesterday and worked on an angle pair calculation assignment in class.

Assignment:  Angle Pairs Calculation worksheet

Geometry; 10/3

I was out at a district meeting today, so the students worked on some practice proofs that they could then check on canvas.  They then worked on a chapter 2 review sheet for their upcoming test.


Assignment:  Chapter 2 Review #1

Honors Algebra 2; 10/2

Our lesson today focused on perpendicular and parallel lines.  We went through a few sample calculations of how to use the slopes of lines to determine whether or not they are perpendicular or parallel.  Parallel lines have the same slope, while perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite reciprocals of each other. 

Assignment:  page 141;  #1-26

Geometry 10-12; 10/2

We introduced the concept of geometric proofs today by going over several shortened proof steps in class.  We also walked through 3 of these proofs together before getting started on the homework.  The students would try a couple proofs and then we would go over them.  We ended up doing 3 together, and they have 3 more to do on their own.


Assignment:  Geometric Proofs worksheet #1

Geometry; 10/2

We continued our work with proofs today by taking a look at how perpendicular lines fit into proofs.  We went through 3 theorems today involving perpendicular lines and also showed a couple of calculation problems as well.  The students then got started on their assignments.


Assignment:  section 2-5;  page 57;  CE 2-11;  page 58-59;  WE 1-16

Honors Algebra 2; 10/1

We went over 4-5 examples today of how to graph a wide variety of lines.  Each of these involves line equations and/or slopes.  The students then got started on their assignment towards the end of the period.

Assignment:  Graphing Lines worksheet  (LA WS #4)

Geometry 10-12; 10/1

We continued our work with algebra proofs today by taking a look at a few new properties that can be used.  We went over the substitution, transitive, reflexive, and symmetric properties today before getting started on our assignment.


Assignment:  Algebra proofs worksheet #2

Geometry; 10/1

We continued our work with angle pairs today by taking a look at how these pairs of angles are used in both proofs and calculation problems.  We went through 2 of each before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Angle Pairs worksheet + page 54;  WE 23-28

Honors Algebra 2; 9/28

We spent time today introducing another form of a line equation:  the standard form.  We went over a few conversion examples, as well as showing the initial steps of how to graph the various types of line equations that we have introduced so far.


Assignment  LA.3 worksheet + page 137;  #37-47

Geometry 10-12; 9/28

The students took a short quiz on inductive reasoning and conditional statements today in class.

Assignment:  none

Geometry; 9/28

We spent time today introducing how to work with supplementary, complementary, and vertical angles.  We went over the definitions of these terms and how they look in working with various types of proofs.  We went over a couple of calculation questions together before the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  page 52-54;  CE 10-19 all;  WE 1-21 all

Honors Algebra 2; 9/27

We continued our work with linear equations today by taking a look at how to work with point-point equations and the point slope equation of a line.  We went through 4-5 examples of how to convert back and forth between the various line equations that we are working with as well.  The students then got started on their assignments.

Assignment:  page 136-137;  #1-30;  48-56

Geometry; 10-12; 9/27

We spent time today introducing the concept of how proofs work in geometry.  The skill that we worked on today was how to use algebra proofs.  We went through 3-4 examples before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  Algebra proofs worksheet

Geometry; 9/27

The students took the chapter 2 quiz today in class.

Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 9/26

We started a new unit today:  linear equations and absolute value.  We went over the foundations of how slope works and how the slopes of lines are calculated.  We also went over the slope intercept form of a line and the point slope form of a line.  These foundational tools are ones we will use to build on as the unit goes on.

Assignment:  page 131;  #1-40, 45, 46

Geometry 10-12; 9/26

Our focus today was how to create a biconditional statement and what that phrase refers to.  We also introduced the terms inverse, contrapositive, and negation today in regards to how to work with deductive reasoning statements.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 2.2 worksheet

Geometry; 9/26

Today's lesson focused on reviewing some of the important terms for proofs and conditional statements that we have worked on so far this chapter.  We did some practice proofs on canvas that the students could check their answers against, and then the students spent a good portion of period working on the quiz review assignment.

Assignment:  Ch. 2 Quiz review

Ch. 12 Quiz tomorrow

Answers to review will be posted on canvas

Honors Algebra 2; 9/25

The students turned in their review sheets and entry tasks for the solving equations unit to begin the period today.  They then took the rest of the period to take the solving equations unit test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 9/25

Our lesson today focused on the phrases of deductive reasoning.  We went through how to identify the hypothesis and the conclusion of a statement.  We also learned what a counterexample is and how to write a converse of an if...then statement.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 2.1 worksheet

Geometry; 9/25

We continued our work with proofs today by taking a look at how theorems can be incorporated into this process.  We went through the midpoint theorem proof and the angle bisector theorem proof together, modeling each step along the way.  The students then got started on their assignment at the end of the period.


Assignment:  section 2-3;  page 45;  CE #1-9;  page 46;  WE #1-14

Honors Algebra 2; 9/24

We reviewed several different types of problems through our entry task and going over the homework together.  Once all the questions were answered, the students then got started working on their review assignment for the test tomorrow.


Assignment:  Solving Equations Review Sheet


Answers will be posted on Canvas later on this afternoon

Solving Equations Test tomorrow. 

Geometry 10-12; 9/24

We continued our work with the study of logic today by taking a look at how inductive reasoning works.  There were several examples of how to find patterns and then develop a rule to explain that pattern.  We went through what a counterexample is and how to come up with one.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 2.1 worksheet

Geometry; 9/24

We continued our work with geometric proofs today by taking a look at how to use word definitions, drawings, and the definition of congruence in proof statements.  We went through 3 proofs together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Section 2-2;  page 41-42;  WE  #4-10 all

Honors Algebra 2; 9/21

The lesson today focused on how to solve absolute value inequalities.  We went through a few different examples showing a less than (conjunction) and greater than (disjunction) graph so the students could connect to what they have previously learned.  We then went over a couple of special cases of absolute value before getting started on the homework.


Assignment:  page 91;  #17-46

Geometry 10-12; 9/21

We began our second unit today:  Deductive reasoning in geometry.  We went through a few examples of the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning before getting started on the assignment:  using deductive reasoning to solve various logic puzzles.


Assignment:  Logic Puzzle packet

Geometry; 9/21

We continued our work with proofs today by taking a look at how to do geometric proofs.  We walked through 3 together as an introduction before the students started their assignment.

Assignment:  section 2-2;  page 40  CE #1-12;  page 41;  WE 1-3

Honors Algebra 2; 9/20

Our work today focused on how to solve absolute value equations and knowing the different properties of absolute value expressions.  We went through 5-6 examples together before getting started on the homework.


Assignment:  absolute value worksheet + page 91;  #1-16

Geometry 10-12 ; 9/20

We spent the first part of the period working turning in various review sheets and our chapter entry tasks.  The students then spent the rest of the period taking the chapter 1 test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 9/20

We continued our work with conditional statements today by taking a look at what biconditional statements are and what they refer to.  We also spent some time introducing how to work through algebra proofs using the properties of algebra.  The students went through 3-4 examples with me before getting started on their own assignment.


Assignment:  algebra proofs worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 9/19

Our work today focused on how to solve compound inequalities.  The two types are conjunctions and disjunctions.  We went through both and showed how graph and illustrate each one.  We also went through some special exceptions to these rules and how to graph them. 

Assignment:  page 85-86;  #1-32 all;  FAB 4 on #7-10 and #16-19

Geometry 10-12; 9/19

We wrapped up our study of chapter 1 today by reviewing some of the angle pair vocab words and the calculations that go with them.  The students then spent the rest of the period working on their chapter 1 review assignment.

Answers will be posted on Canvas later on this evening.


Assignment:  Chapter 1 test review

Geometry; 9/19

We continued our work with deductive reasoning today by taking a look at the language of reasoning.  We went over the terms hypothesis, conclusion, converse, counterexample, and if-then statement today in class.  All these will be used as we move into the process of writing proofs with statements.

Assignment:  Conditionals worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 9/18

Today's class time focused on working to solve the word problems that the students wrote yesterday.  The collection of problems involved choosing 20 of the problems and solving them to see if they matched the author's answer.  Extra credit is available for those who choose to work all 32 problems.


Assignment:  word problems assignment from Canvas

Geometry 10-12; 9/18

Our lesson today focused on how to find the area and perimeter of a variety of plane figures.  We worked with squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles.  Each formula was demonstrated 2-3 times before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  section 1.7 worksheet

Geometry; 9/18

The students got back their chapter 1 test today in class and were able to ask questions about what they may have missed on the test.  We then got started with chapter 2 and the study of deductive reasoning in geometry.  We went over the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning, using examples of each to illustrate the concepts.  The students then got started on a collection of logic puzzles as their assignment.

Assignment:  Logic Puzzle Packet

Honors Algebra 2; 9/17

We went over the homework from the weekend, answering questions about word problems and inequalities.  The remainder of the period was spent writing word problems.  The assignment was detailed on canvas and then the students had the opportunity to work with a partner to create 4 unique word problems.  We will work on solving these word problems in class tomorrow.

Assignment:  Create 4 unique word problems;  submit to me in form of google doc by 9:30 p.m.

Geometry 10-12; 9/17

We continued our work with constructions today by taking a look at how to copy figures and copy angles.  We went over 2-3 examples together before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  finish constructions packet

Geometry; 9/17

After turning in the chapter 1 reviews and entry tasks, the students took the chapter 1 test in class today.

Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 9/13

The students got their solving equations quiz back today and were able to ask any questions on it that they had.  The lesson today involved demonstrating the different rules to keep in mind when solving inequalities.  We revisited some of the set notation from the first unit while going through 3-4 examples together. 

Assignment:  page 77;  #1-7 all, #8-15  (FAB 4 answers), #16-32 all

Geometry 10-12; 9/13

Today's lesson involved working with classifying different types of polygons.  We went over how to name them and how to determine if polygons are convex or concave.  The students got started on their assignment towards the second half of the period.


Assignment:  section 1.6 worksheet

Geometry; 9/13

Today's lesson focused on several postulate and theorems that we have covered in this chapter.  We demonstrated several different ideas using some props at the front of the room.  The students then got to work on finishing their constructions assignment or the assignment for today.


Assignment:  Section 1-5;  page 24;  CE 5-12;  page 25;  WE 5-12;  page 22;  WE 29, 31, 33

Honors Algebra 2; 9/12

We reviewed a few more problems today before taking the Solving Equations Quiz in class. 


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 9/12

We continued working today on how to calculate problems involving different angle pairs.  We worked on making drawings today of various scenarios and then solving the algebra equations.  The students got started on their assignment after we went over 4-5 examples.


Assignment:  Section 1.5B worksheet

Geometry; 9/12

Today's lesson focused on going over the various types of constructions that we will use this semester.  We worked with a straight edge and a compass to demonstrate the 6-7 skills that the students will need during these first few units.

Assignment:  Constructions Packet + page 22;  WE 30,32, 34

Honors Algebra 2; 9/11

Today was spent answering questions about and working on a variety of types of word problems.  We went over the homework and then practiced with partners on several types of word problems.  The students then got started on their assignment:  solving equations quiz review sheet.

The solving equations quiz is tomorrow.

Assignment:  Solving Equations quiz review

Answers:

1.  x = 1

2.  y = -4/5

3.  x = 8/3

4.  y = 8/19

5.  x = 17/10

6.  x = -83/5

7.  x = 4/13

8.  x = -67/3

9.  x = 7/2

10.  $900

11.  numbers are 5 and 15

12.  the three amounts are $17, $34, and $29

13.  $407.67

14.  two numbers are 7 and 9

15.  the number is 3

16.  cost is $1.43

Geometry 10-12; 9/11

Our lesson today focused on working with different angle pairs.  We went over supplemental and complementary angles today.  We also demonstrated how to work with vertical angles and a linear pair of angles.  Each angle pair involved setting up an equation and then using our algebra skills to solve it.  We went through 3-4 examples before getting started on the homework.

Assignment:  Section 1.5 worksheet

Geometry; 9/11

We continued our work with angles today by taking a look at how to do several calculations using the angle addition postulate.  We went through 3-4 examples together before getting started on the homework assignment.

Assignment:  Angle Addition worksheet  #1-20

Honors Algebra 2; 9/10

We continued our work with different types of word problems today.  Today's lesson focused on formula problems, interest rate problems, and problems involving consecutive integers.  Each type of problem was demonstrated before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 69;  #2-24 evens, #19

Geometry 10-12; 9/10

We spent a little time reviewing at the beginning of the period before starting the quiz.  The students then took the period to complete the chapter 1 quiz.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 9/10

The students got their Chapter 1 quiz back today and were given an opportunity to go over any questions that they may have had.  We then got started on the 2nd half of the chapter today by taking a look at different ways that angles are classified.  We went over several vocab words and drawings today in our lesson, getting the students familiar with various new types of angles and angle pairs.  The kids got started on their assignment during the second part of the period.


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

Honors Algebra 2; 9/7

We continued our work with solving equations today.   We went over how to work with % increase, % decrease, clearing fractions, and clearing decimals today.  After an example of each, the students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 34;  #15-18;  page 64;  #1-20 all

Geometry 10-12; 9/7

We spent time today working with partners on a variety of different review problems.  The students then got started working on the chapter 1 quiz review assignment.  The chapter 1 quiz is Monday.


Assignment:  Chapter 1 Quiz review

Geometry; 9/7

The students took the chapter 1 quiz in class today.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 9/6

We introduced topic of solving equations today as we got started on our second unit.  We went over some basic tools of solving equations that included addition, subtraction, working with reciprocals, using common denominators, and navigating word problems.  We will continue to work with this tomorrow as well, adding new tools along the way.

Assignment:  page 28-29;  #1-48  (do only multiples of 3);  page 33;  #1-12

Geometry 10-12; 9/6

Our work today focused on working with different types of angles.  We went through how to measure angles, classify angles, name angles, and calculate with angles.  All of these skills were demonstrated before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 1.4 worksheet

Geometry; 9/6

We spent time today reviewing for the chapter 1 quiz tomorrow.  We went over a several different drawing, drawing recognition, and calculation type problems in pairs.  The students then got started on their chapter 1 quiz reviews during the second half of the period. 

The answers to this review are posted on the class canvas site.

Assignment:  Chapter 1 quiz review

Chapter 1 quiz tomorrow

Honors Algebra 2; 9/5

The students took the Set Theory test today in class.

Geometry 10-12; 9/5

We continued our work with segment calculations today by taking a look at how to calculate the midpoints of segments.  We went over both the midpoint formula and the distance formula in today's lesson, as well as several sample problems of how to use them.

Assignment:  section 1.3 worksheet

Geometry; 9/5

We went over a couple more vocabulary words together today in notes before working on a tissue box activity.  This involved answering several questions about a 3-D shape in which the students practiced their vocabulary and labeling skills.  When the students were done with the activity, they got started on their homework assignment.


Assignment:  section 1-3;  page 14;  CE 1-20, 23-26

Honors Algebra 2; 9/4

We spent the class time today reviewing the main topics from our first unit of Set Theory.  The students were able to see again the types of questions that will be on the test and go over the different set notations one more time.  The rest of the time was spent working on the review assignment in class.


Assignment:  Set Theory Review Assignment

answers to this assignment are posted on the Canvas site for this class.

Set Theory Test tomorrow!

Geometry 10-12; 9/4

We continued our work with symbols and calculations in geometry today.  The topic that we focused on today was how to work with congruent segments and calculations.  We went over the ruler postulate and the segment addition postulate in determining the lengths of various segments.  We also worked through a few examples of graphing in order to determine if segments were congruent or now.

Assignment:  Section 1.2 worksheet

Geometry; 9/4

We continued working with the segment addition postulate today by taking a look at a variety of different calculation problems.  We went over how to interpret drawings and write algebraic equations for them.  We used the terms midpoint and bisect in our examples as well.  The students got started on their assignments towards the end of the period.

Assignment:  section 1-3;  page 16;  WE 33-40;  page 10;  Algebra review   37-46 all

Honors Algebra 2; 8/31

Our class time today focused on working out problems using only mental math.  We went over how to clear decimals from problems and then using various reducing skills in order make the overall answer easier to manage.  Our first test will not involve calculators, so this practice is important to build up these skills.  The last part of the lesson focused on reviewing the concepts of the distributive property and factoring.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 24-25;  #1-61  odd;  #62-67 all

Geometry 10-12; 8/31

We worked through a couple of different activities today that involved the students describing and drawing various geometric figures.  We also went over how to draw the intersection of lines with lines, lines with planes, and planes with planes. 

Assignment:  none

Geometry; 8/31

We continued our work with figures and drawings today by demonstrating how rays can be uses to draw both opposite rays and angles.  The labels and symbols for these were shown.  We also went over how to determine the length of segments and what congruent means.  We worked through a few elementary calculations with the segment addition postulate.


Assignment:  section 1-3;  page 15;  WE 1-32 all;   Self Test 1; page 10, #1-7 all

Honors Algebra 2; 8/30

We continued to work with the different types of set notations today.  We went over a few more types of wording examples today to reinforce how to use the set notations.  We also reviewed some basic properties of numbers that the students will use throughout the year.


Assignment:  Set Notation worksheet + page 18;  #1-19 odd, 29-34 all

Geometry 10-12; 8/30

We spent time today going over the first real geometry lesson of the year.  Today's topic focused on the basic figures and symbols in geometry.  Points, lines, and planes were discussed, as were several other figures that are associated with them.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 1-1 worksheet

Geometry; 8/30

We spent time today going over a few more drawings of various geometric figures in class.  We showed the intersection of planes looks like and how to draw two different versions of this scenario.  We also went over what a line segment and a ray looks like.  The second part of the period was spent going through a drawing and describing activity in which pairs of students took turns working with a variety of geometric drawings.

Assignment:  section 1-2;  page 7;  CE 1-16 all;  page 9;  WE 24-32 all

Algebra 2 Honors; 8/29

We continued working with our set theory topic by taking a look at the different ways sets can be written down.  The set notations that we worked with were the roster notation, the set-building notation, and the interval notation.  We went through 3 examples together before getting started on the homework.  Part of the assignment involves the set notation, while the other part of it involves some basic operation and algebra skills.

Assignment:  interval WS #17-20;  page 7;  #1-10 all, 11-27 odd;  page 12;  #3-48, multiples of 3

Geometry 10-12; 8/29

We continued our work with basic algebra skills today by reviewing the concepts of how to solve various types of equations.  We went through 4 different steps that we need to check each time an equation is encountered, and then had 4-5 sample problems to work on using those steps.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Solving Equations worksheet

Geometry; 8/29

Today was the first official day of studying geometry!  We went over several vocab words and drawings that will help us put figures and symbols together throughout the rest of the year.  The students then got started on their drawing recognition assignment at the end of the period.


Assignment:  Section 1-2;  page 7-8;  WE 1-23 all

Algebra 2 Honors, 8/28

Welcome back to another school year!  We spent time today going through the course syllabus and learning some of the routines that I will use repeatedly throughout the year.  We also began our first unit today on Set Theory.  We talked about all the different number systems that we will be using and how to find the union and intersection of sets.  The students then got started on their first assignment.

Assignment:  Set Theory map and worksheet

Geometry 10-12, 8/28

Welcome to another school year!  We spent part of the period today going through the syllabus and the course expectations.  The students then got started on their first assignment...a basic skills review involving various algebra concepts.  We went through a few sample problems together first before the assignment was passed out. 


Assignment:  Basic Skills Review Sheet

Geometry, 8/28

Welcome to another school year!  We spent today in class going over the course syllabus and learning some of the routines that I will repeatedly use this year.  The students then got started with their first assignment---a worksheet involving some algebra review.


Assignment:  Solving equations worksheet

Geometry; 6/11 and 6/12

Semester 2 Final in class;  I will have them graded by Wednesday, June 13

Honors Geometry; 6/11 and 6/12

Semester 2 Final in class;  I will have them graded by Wednesday, June 13

Geometry; 6/8

We continued to work on the reviews for the final today in class.  Answers will be posted for the reviews later in the weekend.


Assignment:  Final reviews #1, #2, and #3

Review #1

1.  triangle QRS
2.  AB/QR  =  10/15
3.  AB / QR = x / 9 = 14 / 21
4.  x / 9 = 14 / 21          x = 6
5.  x = 11.25;    angles 45, 56.25, 78.75
6.  x = 10.7
7.  XY  -->  YZ -->  XZ
8.  1/3
9.  x = 5
10.  y = 3.3
11.  3/5
12.  20
13.  27
14.  10
15.  a. BC    b. BC    c. BD
16.   not possible
17.  triangle ABC similar to triangle HBJ;  SAS
18.  triangle ABC similar to triangle AFG;  SAS
19.  triangle ABC similar to triangle EDF;  SSS
20.  triangle ABC similar to triangle STC;  AA
21.  no conclusion
22.         statement                                              reasons
AB parallel to CD                                      given
BC parallel to AE                                       given
angle B congruent to angle D                   if lines parallel, AIA congruent
angle CBD congruent to angle AEB        if lines parallel, AIA congruent
triangle ABE similar to triangle CDB     AA for similar triangles
BC/EA = BC / EB                                   corr. sides of sim. triangles proportional
BC * EB = EA * BD                               cross multiply

23.  y = 8;  x = 8 radical 5;  z = 4 radical 5
24.  x = radical 41
25.  x = 12
26.  altitude = 3 radical 3
27.  obtuse
28.  acute
29.  right
30.  not a triangle
31.  x = 20  ;  y = 20 radical 3
32.  x = 9
33.  x = 10;  y = 10 radical 2
34.  x = 3 radical 3
35.  angle A, angle C, angle B
36.  EF ,  DF,  DE

Review #2

37.  BW = 13;  RB = 7.5;  RW = 10.6
    angle B = 54.8;  angle R = 90;  angle W = 35.2
38.  x = 60
39.  x = 28.6
40.  x = 1382.2 feet
41.  60
42.  240
43.  60
44.  300
45.  J
46.  E
47.  B
48.  A
49.  G
50.  I
51.  H
52.  C
53.  D
54.  F
55.  arc CDA
56.  angle BAD
57.  100 degrees
58.  40 degrees
59.  75 degrees
60.  sketch
61.  sketch
62.  sketch
63.  sketch
64.  130 degrees
65.  8
66.  34 degrees
67.  6
68.  x = 4
69.  146 degrees
70.  40 degrees
71.  8
72.  70
73.  80
74.  30
75.  70
76.  75
77.  25
78.  120
79.  50
80.  46
81.  area = 309.1
82.  100 radical 3
83.  405
84.  384 radical 3
85.  75

Review #3

86.  28
87.  98
88.  area = 615.4;   circumference = 87.9
89.  arc = 2 pi
90.  4 / 49
91.  perimeter = 98;  area = 24
92.  a. 1/100;  b.  6/25
93.  not possible
94.  yes
95.  a.  angle JKM     b. angle MKL    c.  angle JMK
96.  angle 2 greater than angle 1
97.  angle LPM greater than angle NPM
98.  B = 121 pi ;  LA = 220 pi  ;  TA = 462 pi ;  Vol. = 1210 pi
99.  B = 24  ;  LA = 96   ;  TA = 144 ;  Vol. = 96
100.  a.  area = 900 pi         b.  volume = 4500 pi
101.   a.  r = 7;   b.  LA = 238 pi
102.  r = 9
103.  a.  2/5     b.  4/25        c.  24.6 pi
104.  a.  3/4      b.  x = 32      c.  27 pi
105.   yes, they are similar;  they both have the same scale factor
106.    a.  7/10       b.  343 / 1000

Honors Geometry; 6/8

We continued our work on the semester finals reviews.

Answers appear below.

Review Packet #3:  MC practice test

1.  A
2.  C
3.  C
4.  B
5.  C
6.  D
7.  B
8.  A
9.  D
10.  B
11.  A
12.  C
13.  D
14.  D
15.  A
16.  B
17.  A
18.  A
19.  D
20.  C
21.  D
22.  D
23.  A
24.  C
25.  D
26.  A
27.  B
28.  C
29.  B
30.  A
31.  A
32.  A
33.  C
BREAK
31.  C
32.  B
33.  A
BREAK
41.  C
42.  D
43.  B
44.  B
45.  B
46.  C
47.  B
48.  A

Geometry; 6/7

worked on semester finals review in class.

Honors Geometry; 6/7

The students worked on their finals review packets in class today.  Answers appear below.

Circle Review Questions

1. J
2. E
3. B
4. A
5. G
6. I
7. H
8. C
9. D
10. F
11.  arc CDA
12.  angle DAB
13.  100
14.  40
15.  75
16.  130
17.  8
18.  34
19.  6
20.  146
21. 40
22.  8
23.  70
24.  80
25.  30
26.  70
27.  75
28.  25
29.  120
30.  50
31.  x = 4
32.  46

Review #2:  MC practice test

1.  C
2.  A
3.  B
4.  A
5.  D
6.  A
7.  E
8.  C
9.  D
10.  B
11.  D
12.  A
13.  C
14.  E
15.  D
16.  C
17.  C
18.  C
19.  C
20.  B
21.  D
22.  E
23.  D
24.  C
25.  D
26.  B
27.  C
28.  A
29.  C
30.  B
31.  C
32.  B
33.  B
34.  D
35.  B
36.  C
37.  D
38.  C
39.  B
40.  E
BREAK
40.  A
41.  B
42.  E
43.  D
44.  B
45.  D
BREAK
39.  A
BREAK
49.  B
50.  C
BREAK
50.  D
51.  D
52.  B
53.  C
54.  A
55.  C
56.  A

Geometry; 6/6

We spent today going through our first finals review.  We went over similarity proofs and similarity in right triangles problems.  The students then spent the majority of the period working on their Finals Review #1


Assignment:  Finals Review #1

Honors Geometry; 6/6

We took the chapter 14 test on transformations today in class. 

Assignment:  1st review packet for the final

Geometry; 6/5

We turned in the chapter 12 entry tasks and review assignment to start the period.  The remainder of the period was spent taking the chapter 12 test.


Assignment:  none;  extra credit puzzle option

Honors Geometry; 6/5

Today's work focused on reviewing the 4 transformations that we have covered in this chapter and going over how to work with a couple new types of rotation diagrams.  Much of the period was spent working on the chapter 14 review in preparation for the test tomorrow.


Assignment:  Chapter 14 Review packet

Geometry; 6/1

Our topic today was working with similarity between solid objects.  We used some skills from our previous chapter to find both the area ratios and the volume ratios of various shapes to see how they relate to the scale factor.  We went through 3-4 examples before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  section 12-5;  page 510;  CE 6-11;  page 511;  WE 1-8, 10, 11

Geometry; 6/4

We spent a little more time today working on similar objects and scale factors.  We set up several different types of ratio problems together in which the students had to find the scale factor first.  We worked through these together before getting started on the chapter 12 review sheet.

Assignment:  Chapter 12 review sheet


Review Sheet Answers:

1.   B = 276.3;  LA = 650;  TA = 1202.6;  Vol. = 2763
2.  B = 7.0;  LA = 37.2;  TA = 51.2;  Vol. 21.7
3.  slant height = 15.2;  B = 113.0;  LA = 286.4;  TA 399.4;  Vol. 527.5
4.  slant height = 17;  B = 256;  LA = 544;  TA = 800;  Vol. 1280
5.  B = 7.5;  LA = 288;  TA = 303;  Vol. = 135
6.  B = 1808.6;  LA = 3165.1;  TA = 6782.4;  Vol. = 37981.4
7.  slant height = 25
8.  height = 6
9.  height = 6
10.  TA of hemisphere = 108 pi  (done together in class)

Back Page:  Similar Solids

1.  a. 144 pi      b.  288 pi
2.  a.  9 pi         b.  4.5 pi
3.  3
4.  32 pi / 3   
7.  yes
8.  a.  1:3     b.  1:9      c.  1:3         d.  1:27

Honors Geometry; 6/4

Our topic of study today was how to determine line and rotational symmetry in various types of figures.  We went over several different pictures and figures to establish a pattern for both lines of symmetry and rotational order.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Line Symmetry and Rotational Symmetry packet

Honors Geometry; 6/1

We continued our work with transformations today by taking a look at how to compose two different types of transformations.  The notation was introduced, as was the order in which the transformations take place.  We went through a few examples together before getting started on the homework assignment.


Assignment:  Translations/Dilations review + page 603-604;  WE 5, 6, 17-23

Geometry; 5/31

Our study today focused on the volume and area of spheres.  We went over the two formulas that are involved with this shape, and also took a look at hemispheres as well.  The problems either started with the radius and then went towards volume and area, or they started with volume and went back to area or radius.  We worked on both types.  

Assignment:  section 12-4;  page 500-501;  WE 1-12, 16, 18, 19

Honors Geometry; 5/31

The topic today involved geometric rotations.  We went through how to decipher the notation and then figure out the points for the image.  We went over 3 rules that we will work with involving rotations, all with multiples of 90 degrees.  We also distinguished how clockwise and counterclockwise are shown with the rotation notation.

Assignment:  Rotations worksheet + page 590;  WE 15-22

Geometry; 5/30

We went through one more solid object shape today by taking a look at cones.  We introduced a few new formulas that are specific to a cone, and then had a chance to do a couple of example problems before the period ended.  Short class periods today due to testing in the morning.


Assignment:  section 12-3;  page 492-493;  WE 2, 4, 6, 9-16 all

Honors Geometry; 5/30

The topic today was how to work with geometric translations.  We also went through what a glide-reflection is and how to graph it.  The periods were short today due to testing in the morning, so the students got their assignment after the lesson right before leaving class.

Assignment:  section 14-3;  page 586;  WE 1-15

Geometry; 5/29

We continued our work with pyramids today by taking a look at how to determine the lateral edge.  This dimension goes along with the base edge, height, and slant height that we introduced last week to fully cover all the measurements found in a pyramid.  We went through a few examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  section 12-2;  page 485;  WE 1-5, 7-12, 14

Honors Geometry; 5/29

We returned from the Memorial Day weekend today and continued our study of transformations.  The topic today was dilations.  We worked with reductions or enlargements, and saw how to handle the scale factor that is associated with each dilation.  We went through 3-4 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Dilations worksheet + page 596;  WE 9-14, 18-21

Geometry; 5/24

The topic today was how to work with pyramids.  We went over the base edge, slant height, and height of a pyramid.  The use of the pythagorean theorem was incorporated into several of the example problems.  The students then got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Pyramids worksheet

Honors Geometry; 5/24

Our topic today centered on how to perform geometric reflections.  We identified the notation involved and how to find the line of reflection before working with a figure.  After 3-4 examples, the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Reflections worksheet

Geometry; 5/23

no class today due to the SBA testing schedule

Honors Geometry; 5/23

We began our unit on transformations today.  We introduced the vocabulary word "transformation" and talked about how the word "isometry" applies to transformations.  The first transformation we covered was the reflection of a figure.  We identified the line of reflection (axis of reflection) first and then used this to find the reflected image.  We demonstrated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines of reflection before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Reflections worksheet

Geometry; 5/22

We continued our study of prisms today by taking a look at prisms with a variety of base shapes.  We went over triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal and circular bases (cylinders!) today in our lesson.  The students then got started on their assignment. 


Assignment:  Prisms and Cylinders worksheet  (#1-10)

Honors Geometry; 5/22

no class due to testing schedule

Geometry; 5/21

no class today due to the morning testing schedule

Honors Geometry; 5/21

The students turned in their chapter 12 reviews to start the period.  They then took the chapter 12 test in class today.


Assignment:  none;  extra credit puzzle option

Geometry; 5/18

We started our next unit of study today:  area and volume of solids.  Today's topic was how to work with prisms of different base areas.  We went over what a lateral area is and how to determine its value.  Finding the total area and volume of prisms were also new skills that we walked through together.


Assignment:  section 12-1;  page 478-479;  WE 1-12, 15, 17

Honors Geometry; 5/18

We had our second day of review for the chapter 12 test today in class.  The answers to the review will be posted later today.


Assignment:  Chapter 12 Review #2


Answer Key

Test 47    Important Solids

1.  AX
2.  rectangles
3.  360
4.  480
5.  600
6.  a.  RSTU           b.  triangle VRS
7.  vertex
8.  17
9.  544
10.  800
11.  1280
12.  sketch of cone
13.  14 radical 2
14.  12 pi
15.  16 pi
16.  7.5 pi
17.  sketch of cylinder
18.  108 pi
19.  270 pi
20.  486 pi
21.  343
22.  600
23.  48 radical 3
24.  4, 4, 8
25.  4
26.  a.  equal       b.  less than
27.  15:7


Test 48   Similar Solids

1.  a.  144 pi          b.  288 pi
2.  a.  9 pi              b.  4.5 pi
3.  3
4.  10.7 pi
5.  7 pi
6.  a.   4         b.  8
7.  yes
8.  a.  1:3     b. 1:9     c. 1:3      d. 1:27
9.  a.  1:9     b. 1:8     c. 1:27    d. 1:26

Geometry; 5/17

Today in class the students took the chapter 14 test on transformations. 


Assignment:  none;  extra credit puzzle option

Honors Geometry; 5/17

We spent today going over a few more concepts involving solid objects and the ratios of areas and volumes.  The students worked to get their formula notecards in good order as they started to work on their review assignment.  The majority of the period was spent working on the review.


Assignment:  Chapter 12 Review #1

Answer Key

1. a. triangle ABC     b.  segment AD     c.  ABED
2.  6
3.  84
4.  36
5.  55
6.  approx. 39
7.  17
8.  360
9.  470.8
10.  75
11.  3:4
12.  177.8
13.  9:16
14.  2028.1
15.  2056.4
16.  2967.3
17.  216
18.  216
19.  a.  3       b.  6          c.  6.7   (3 radical 5)
20.  63.2
21.  91.5
22.  56.5  (18 pi)
23.  3
24.  4
25.  14.1  (10 radical 2)

Geometry; 5/16

Our work today centered on taking a look at 3-4 different types of drawings in which all the transformations can be performed on.  This was really just some more practice with labeling transformations and being able to interpret the rule notation that we have using with various drawings.  The students then spent the remainder of the period working on another transformations review in getting ready for tomorrow's test.


Assignment:  Transformations Review #2

Honors Geometry; 5/16

Our topic today involved taking a look at similarity and solid objects.  This was much like what we did with areas.  We went through 3-4 examples to show that the scale factor can be determined from a variety of dimensions on a figures.  The ratio must always be the same for the objects to be similar, however.  The other ratios that we looked at then showed that any area ratio was equal to the scale factor squared, and the volume ratio was equal to the scale factor cubed.  The students then started using these relationships as they did their homework.


Assignment:  section 12-5;  page 511-512;  WE 1-11, 13, 17-19, 21

Geometry; 5/15

Our topic today focused on how to compose two different transformations together.  The notation and the order of these changes is a little different from what we are used to, so we went through 3-4 examples together before getting started on the homework.  Part of the work centered around reviewing for the test on Thursday as well by working on dilations and translations.


Assignment:  Dilations/Translations WS + page 602-604;  CE 3-8;  WE 5, 6, 10

Honors Geometry; 5/15

Our topic today involved the surface area and volume of spheres and hemispheres.  We went through 4-5 examples of how to use these formulas, showing the students how to interpret different types of drawings as well.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 12-4;  page 500-502;  WE 1-29;  (skip multiples of 3 and #28)

Geometry; 5/14

Our topic of study today was to take at look at both line and rotational symmetry.  We worked through a variety of pictures to illustrate each type of symmetry, and saw the patterns necessary to calculate the number of lines of symmetry and the order of rotational symmetry.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Line and Rotational Symmetry worksheets

Honors Geometry; 5/14

We continued our study of 3-D shapes today by taking a look at how cylinders and cones work.  We went over the area of the bases, the lateral area, the total area, and the volume of each of these shapes in our lesson today.  They area quite similar to prisms and pyramids, so after 2-3 examples, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 12-3;  page 492-493;  WE 1-19, 21, 23, 25

Geometry; 5/11

The transformation topic today consisted of learning about rotations.  We went over the rules and notation involving rotations, and practiced 4-5 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Rotations worksheet

Honors Geometry; 5/11

We continued our work with volume and area of solid figures today by taking a look at pyramids.  New vocab terms of lateral edge and slant height were introduced to our drawings and calculations as we worked through 2-3 examples together.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 12-2;  page 485-486;  WE 1-16 (skip multiples of 3);  21, 27

Geometry; 5/10

Our work today focused on the next transformation in our study:  dilations.  These changes involve figures either enlarging or contracting to form similar shapes.  The similar shapes have a scale factor associated with them, so we went through how to determine the scale factor from both drawings and coordinates.  After 3-4 examples and drawings, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Dilations worksheet

Honors Geometry; 5/10

The students got back their chapter 11 test today and had a chance to look over any mistakes they had made.  We then started our next unit of study:  area and volume of solids.  Today's topic was how to work with prisms of different base areas.  We went over what a lateral area is and how to determine its value.  Finding the total area and volume of prisms were also new skills that we walked through together.


Assignment:  section 12-1;  page 478-479;  WE 1-26;  skip multiples of 3

Geometry; 5/9

We continued our work with transformations today by taking a look at translations.  These movements are just slides in a particular direction.  We introduced the notation that indicates a translation, and also how this movement coincides with our study of vectors from earlier in the year.  We went through 2-3 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  translations worksheet