Geometry; 12/19

The students took the Topic 5 Test today in class.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 12/19

The students took the Transformations Unit Test today in class.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 12/19

The students took the Rational Expressions Test today in class.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 12/18

We reviewed 2-3 of the most missed questions involving this unit together to start the class period.  After answering a few questions about other topics in the unit, the students then spent the rest of the time working on their topic 5 test review.  The test is tomorrow. 


Assignment:   Topic 5 test review

Geometry 10-12; 12/18

We covered our last topic of the transformations unit today:  line symmetry.  We went through several pictures of various objects and figures, demonstrating how to determine the correct number of lines of symmetry.  The students then got started on their review for the transformations test tomorrow.


Assignment:  Line of Symmetry WS / Transformations Test Review

Honors Algebra 2; 12/18

We went over one more type of graphing problem involving rational expressions today.  It was another example that included a point of discontinuity.  The students then spent the rest of the time working on their unit 5 review for the test tomorrow.  Answers will be posted on canvas.


Assignment:  Rational Expressions Test Review

Geometry; 12/17

We continued our work with inequalities by taking a look at the inequalities present between 2 triangles.  We went over 3-4 examples of how the hinge theorem works in these types of problems.


Assignment:  lesson 5-4;  page 231;  #18-29;    lesson 5-5;  page 237;  #10-12;  WS #31, 33

Geometry 10-12; 12/17

The lesson today focused on how to work with dilations and their calculations.  We went through 4-5 examples of how to determine a scale factor and then how to use the scale factor to determine the length of other sides. 


Assignment:  Dilations WS #2

Honors Algebra 2; 12/17

This was day 3 of working with graphing rational expressions.  We went through a few more examples together to show how to deal with a point of discontinuity and factors that cancel.


Assignment:  Graphing Rationals WS #3

Geometry; 12/16

We spent today working on the topic of inequalities in one triangle.  We worked through examples of how to determine the necessary side lengths in order to make a triangle, and also connecting smaller sides with smaller angles.


Assignment:  Inequalities in 1 Triangle WS

Geometry 10-12; 12/16

Today's lesson was focused on how to carry out dilations of figures.  We went through 3-4 examples together of how to determine the scale factor and graph the dilated figures.


Assignment:  Dilations WS #1

Honors Algebra 2; 12/16

Today was our second lesson in working with the various aspects of graphing rational expressions.


Assignment:  Graphing Rational Expressions WS #2

Geometry; 12/13

The students took the chapter 5 quiz in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 12/13

We went through an online exercise involving the use of a variety of transformations.


Assignment:  Transformation Golf activity

Honors Algebra 2; 12/13

Today's lesson focused on an introduction of how to graph rational expressions.  We went over how to find vertical and horizontal asymptotes in a variety of examples.


Assignment:  Graphing Rational Expressions WS #1

Geometry; 12/12

We reviewed the constructions and calculations involving the points of concurrency today.  Much of the period was spent working on the review for the quiz tomorrow.

Assignment:  Points of Concurrency Review WS

Geometry 10-12; 12/12

We went over the homework assignment quickly at the beginning of the period.  The students then took the remainder of the period to take the chapter 5 quiz on transformations.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 12/12

Today's lesson involved the first part of our graphing topic on rational expressions.  We went over what a reciprocal function looks like and how to determine equations for inverse variations.  We went through 3-4 examples before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Lesson 4-1;  Inverse variation WS + page 199-200;  #5, 7, 14-17, 21, 23

Geometry; 12/11

Today's lesson was working with orthocenters and altitudes in triangles.  We went through a summary chart of all the points of concurrency that we have studied, and also demonstrated how to construct an altitude in a triangle.


Assignment:  Orthocenters and Altitudes WS

Geometry 10-12; 12/11

Today's lesson involved working with compositions of transformations.  We went through 2-3 examples of these problem types which are essentially performing 2 transformations in a row on a particular figure.  The students then got started on their assignment and began reviewing for tomorrow's quiz.


Assignment:  Compositions of Transformations assignment

Honors Algebra 2; 12/11

The lesson today focused on how to complete word problems that utilize rational expressions.  We went through 3-4 examples of these problem types before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  lesson 4-5;  page 230-231;  #19, 20, 25-27;   page 235;  #36-39

Geometry; 12/10

Today's lesson focused on the centroids of triangles and how to determine their location.  We also went through 4-5 examples of how calculations with centroids are carried out.


Assignment:  Centroids calculation WS

Geometry 10-12; 12/10

Today the lesson focused on how to perform rotations on various figures.  We went through the 3 rules that describe a rotation and how they are carried out on a graph.  After 3-4 examples, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Rotations WS

Honors Algebra 2; 12/10

Today's lesson focused on how to solve rational expressions.  We worked with a wide variety of problems in which we first needed to determine the common denominator and then use it to clear the fractions.  We went through 4-5 examples together and pointed out which solutions will work and which ones are extraneous.


Assignment:  lesson 4-5;  page 229-231;  #5-7, 10, 13-18, 21-24

Geometry; 12/9

Today's lesson focused on the incenters of triangles and how to inscribe a circle in a triangle.  We also went through 3-4 calculations involving angle bisectors before getting started on the construction assignment.


Assignment:  Angle Bisector Calculations WS

Geometry 10-12; 12/9

Today's lesson focused on how to reflect figures on the coordinate plane.  We worked exclusively with horizontal and vertical lines, showing the various ways that line equations can be used to reflect figures.  After 4-5 examples, the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Reflections WS

Honors Algebra 2; 12/9

Today's lesson focused on working with complex rational expressions.  These expression combine all the operations in one problem type.  We went over 3-4 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Complex Rational Expressions WS

Geometry; 12/6

We went over the calculations involved with the perpendicular bisectors of triangles today.  After 3-4 drawing examples, we then demonstrated how to construct an incenter of a triangle using perpendicular bisectors.  In the process, we learned how to circumscribe a circle around a triangle.


Assignment:  Perpendicular Bisector WS

Geometry 10-12; 12/6

We started a unit on transformations today by taking a look at how translations work.  We went over the notation of translations and how to label both the preimage and the image of each translation. 


Assignment:  Translations WS

Honors Algebra 2; 12/6

We continued to work on rational expressions today by going over how to add and subtract these expressions.  We went through 3-4 examples of how to find the common denominators and then use them to solve the problem.


Assignment:  lesson 4-4;  page 221-223;  3, 6-11, 13, 17-24;  page 234-235;  #24, 25, 28, 29

Geometry; 12/5

We started a new unit today on relationships within triangles.  The students were introduced to 4 new terms today:  median, angle bisector, perpendicular bisector, and altitude.  We went through a few calculations with them as well to demonstrate the relationships these terms have within a triangle.


Assignment:  lesson 5-1;  page 206-207;  #5-7, 14-19  ;    WS  CE #1-6,  WE  #1-4

Geometry 10-12; 12/5

The students took the period today to complete the chapter 4 test on triangles.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 12/5

We started a new unit today on rational expressions.  We went over several important factoring skills related to this as we demonstrated how to simplify, multiply, and divide rational expressions. 


Assignment:  lesson 4-3;  page 214-215;  #2-4, 9, 16-30

Geometry; 12/4

The students took the topic 4 unit test today.



Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 12/4

We continued our work with isosceles triangle calculations today, as well as reviewing different drawings of triangles together.  The students then got started on their assignment in preparation for tomorrow's chapter 4 test.


Assignment:  Chapter 4 Review

Honors Algebra 2; 12/4

The students took the Polynomials Unit test in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 12/3

We went over a couple more examples involving overlapping triangles before the students got started on their topic 4 review for the test tomorrow.  They spent the rest of the period working on their review.

Assignment:  Topic 4 Review

Geometry 10-12; 12/3

Today's lesson involved going over the calculations involved with isosceles triangles.  We went over both angle and side calculations to determine the perimeter of a triangle.  We also reviewed proofs one more time before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Section 4.7 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 12/3

Today's lesson involved reviewing some of the main topics in the polynomials unit.  We went over long division of polynomials specifically.  The students then spent the rest of the period working on their unit review for the test tomorrow.


Assignment:  Polynomial Unit Review

Geometry; 12/2

Today's lesson focused on how to work with congruent triangles that overlap.  We went through 3-4 drawings and 2 proofs together to illustrate that both angles and sides can overlap, leading to a variety of options in solving proofs.  The students then got started on their homework.


Assignment:  lesson 4-6;  page 191-193;  #2-11, 16-20;    overlapping proofs WS  #2, 4, 6

Geometry 10-12; 12/2

The lesson today focused on writing congruent triangle proofs to then determine that corresponding parts are the same.  The acronym CPCTC was introduced and used to show how congruent triangles can then give information about a variety of other corresponding parts.  We worked through 2 examples in notes first before getting the students started on their homework.


Assignment:  Triangle Proofs WS

Honors Algebra 2; 12/2

Our lesson today focused on how to build a polynomial from various pieces of information.  Different roots, different degrees, leading coefficient values, etc.   These are all types of information that need to be supplied in order to accurately come up with the correct polynomial.  We went through 3 examples before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Writing Polynomials from Roots WS

Geometry; 11/27

We went over a homework assignment today before working on a desmos activity.  This activity has a class code of 6BPYZ4, and can be accessed at www.student.desmos.com.



Assignment:  finish desmos activity

Geometry 10-12; 11/27

We went over the homework assignment today before working on an extra credit review for next week's test.  The review needed to be done in class, and will be given points for as much of it was completed in the class period.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 11/27

Today was spent working on a couple of practice test questions.  The students will get these back on Monday with feedback to help them prepare for the test next week. 


Assignment:   none

Geometry; 11/26

Today's lesson focused on introducing the last method of working with congruent triangles.  We explained the HL theorem and went over a couple of proofs involving it. 

Assignment:  Lesson 4-4;  page 178-181;   #3-8, 17, 24

                       Lesson 4-5;  page 185-187;  #2-8, 10, 11, 13-16, 20, 24

Geometry 10-12; 11/26

Today's lesson focused on how to write congruent triangle proofs and set them up in a two-column format.  We reminded the students of lessons that we had learned earlier when working with proofs through this process.  We worked through 3 examples together before getting started on their homework.

Assignment:  Section 4.3-4.5 WS + 3 proofs

Honors Algebra 2; 11/26

Today's lesson involved the topic of how to work with graphs involving imaginary numbers.  These root pairs create inflections on the polynomial graphs that are difficult to graph exactly without using a graphing calculator.  We went over how to estimate their location and to show on the graph how to indicate that they are there.


Assignment:  Graphing Polynomials WS  (3.5)

Geometry; 11/25

Our work today focused on how to write congruent triangle proofs that end in vocabulary words.  We went over 3 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  CPCTC Proofs WS #2

Geometry 10-12; 11/25

Today's work involved continued practice with drawings and congruence statements.  We also introduced the idea of triangle proofs and how to write them.


Assignment:  Section 4.5 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 11/25

Today's lesson focused on how to deal with irrational roots in the graphing process.  We went over 2-3 examples together before the students got started on their graphing assignment.


Assignment:  Graphing Irrational and Rational Roots WS

Geometry; 11/22

Today's lesson involved working with triangle proofs that involve a corresponding part.  We went through 2-3 examples to show how the CPCTC step is used to end these proofs.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  CPCTC proofs worksheet

Geometry 10-12; 11/22

Today's lesson involved introducing the last two types of triangle congruence methods:  HL theorem and AAS.  We went over 3-4 drawings together to determine the ways these two different ideas will show up.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 4.4 assignment

Honors Algebra 2; 11/22

Today's lesson continued our work with polynomials and factoring.  We went over an example of how to work with polynomials in an application problem to check for the reasonable solution.  We also continued to practice factoring with rational roots to determine which ones are factors.


Assignment:  3.6 WS (day 13) #2-4, 7, 8;    page 178;  #33, 36, 37

Geometry; 11/21

The students took the chapter 4 quiz in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 11/21

The students took the chapter 4 quiz in class today.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 11/21

We continued to work on finding the roots of polynomials today.  The main focus of the lesson was to show another shortcut to solving for the needed roots and to show how the roots themselves can be used to write a polynomial.  We went through 3-4 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  lesson 3-6;  page 176-177;  #8-12, 14, 15, 26, 27, 30, 32

Geometry; 11/20

Today we spent time reviewing for the quiz tomorrow.  We went through 4 sheets of partner review problems in which the students worked together to solve a variety of questions in a 5 minute time span.  The students then worked on their chapter 4 review WS towards the 2nd half of the period.

Assignment:  Chapter 4 Quiz review

Geometry 10-12; 11/20

We spent today reviewing for the quiz tomorrow.  We went through 2 proofs to analyze the drawings and use the vocab words to determine how triangles are congruent.  We also walked through 2 more calculation drawings together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Chapter 4 Quiz Review

Honors Algebra 2; 11/20

Today's lesson focused on how to begin the process of finding roots for polynomials.  We went over how to test for roots using synthetic division, and how to determine if roots were rational, irrational, or imaginary.  The examples we went over showed how to use our factoring skills as well as relying on the quadratic formula when necessary.


Assignment:  lesson 3-6;  page 176-177;  #5-7, 20-23, 25

Geometry ; 11/19

Today's lesson focused on how to work with calculations and proofs involving isosceles and equilateral triangles.  We went through 2 proofs and a couple of calculation drawings together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Isos. Triangle Calculations WS

Geometry 10-12 ; 11/19

We continued to work with congruent triangle drawings today, focusing on how to identify missing parts and label them in drawings.  We also went over some naming of triangles review for the upcoming quiz on Thursday.


Assignment:  Congruent Triangles WS #2

Honors Algebra 2; 11/19

We began a discussion of the rational root theorem today and showed the students how to consider both the leading coefficient and the constant when determining which values to try as factors.  We went through 3-4 examples of polynomials we could factor completely from a hint, but then also showed how to generate a list of possible roots from the values of p and q.   The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Rational Root Theorem intro WS

Geometry; 11/18

We continued to demonstrate triangle proofs today, with an emphasis on isosceles triangles and equilateral triangles.  We went over the isosceles triangle theorem and its converse today, showing how it can be used in a variety of calculations.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  2 triangle proofs WS +  lesson 4-2;  page 163-165;  #2, 3, 6-10, 15, 18-22, 29

Geometry 10-12; 11/18

We continued to work today with problems that identify different drawings of congruent triangles.  The ASA, SSS, and SAS methods are the ones that we continued to work on and get familiar with today.


Assignment:  Congruent Triangles WS #1

Honors Algebra 2; 11/18

The students took the unit 4 quiz in class today.

Assignment:  none

Geometry; 11/15

We continued working with triangle proofs today.  I went over one with the class together and then we did one together from their homework assignment.  The students then had the rest of the time to work on their triangles proofs assignment.


Assignment:  Triangle Proofs WS

Geometry 10-12; 11/15

Today's lesson focused on the beginning lesson of how to prove triangles congruent.  We went over the first 3 postulates that are used to prove triangles congruent:  ASA, SSS, and SAS.  These postulates are used to analyze drawings and to determine if two triangles can be proved congruent.  We went through several drawing examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Section 4.3 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 11/15

We went over a couple of homework questions today to start with.  The rest of the time the students were working on the review for the unit 4 quiz that will be on Monday.


Assignment:  Unit 4 Quiz Review;   answers will be posted on Canvas this weekend

Geometry; 11/14

Today's lesson continued to focus on how to write triangle proofs.  We went over 3 more proofs together before getting started on the homework assignment.


Assignment:  Topic 4-3;  page 171-173;  #2, 3, 6-12, 14, 18-20, 26, 27

                       Topic 4-1;   page 154-156;   #7-9, 15, 17, 18

Geometry 10-12; 11/14

Our lesson today focused on how to work with corresponding parts of congruent triangles.  We went over the symbols necessary in this task, and also how to evaluate different types of drawings to determine various types of calculations.  We worked on how to write congruence statements and how to deal with writing equations from these drawings.


Assignment:  Section 4.2 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 11/14

Today's lesson focused on how to use the remainder theorem and the factor theorem when working with polynomials.  Both of these theorems make use of synthetic division, and can quickly shorten the process of evaluating polynomials.  We also went over how to use these tools to determine if a value is a factor of a polynomial.


Assignment:  section 3.4;  page 159-160;  # 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 24-31

Geometry; 11/13

Today's lesson focused on working with the beginnings of triangle proofs.  We went over how to interpret drawings and identify 3 of the main postulates for proving triangles congruent.  These were SSS, ASA, and SAS.  The students observed 3 proofs before getting started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Congruent Triangles Postulates WS

Geometry 10-12; 11/13

We continued to work on classifying triangles today as well as learning more about calculating angles from different types of drawings.  We went over a triangle proof together, as well as taking a look at what an exterior angle is and how to calculate them.


Assignment:  Section 4.1B WS

Honors Algebra 2; 11/13

Today's lesson focused on how to work with synthetic division.  This common algorithm can greatly shorten the process of dividing a polynomial.  We went through 3-4 examples together before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  Synthetic Division worksheet

Geometry; 11/12

We started topic 4 today by taking a look at how to identify corresponding parts of congruent triangles.  We went over 4-5 examples of drawing recognition problems to see how the two congruent shapes are related and how they could be transformed from one spot into another. 


Assignment:  Triangle Congruence WS

Geometry 10-12; 11/12

Our lesson today focused on classifying different types of triangles by their sides and by their angles.  We also went through a few different triangle calculations as well.


Assignment:  Section 4.1A WS

Honors Algebra 2; 11/12

The lesson today focused on division with polynomials.  We went through how to divide a polynomial by a binomial, showing how it is quite similar to working with long division.  We went through 3-4 examples to illustrate this process before the students got to work on their assignment.

Assignment:  lesson 3-4;  page 159-160;  #4, 9. 14, 18;  Polynomial Division WS

Geometry; 11/8

We worked through a toothpick geometry activity today in our shortened periods. 


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 11/8

We worked through a toothpick geometry activity today in our shortened periods. 


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 11/8

We went over a few more aspects of graphing polynomials today and how to identify various part of graphs in our short lesson today.


Assignment:  Poly WS #1 and #2

Geometry; 11/7

The students took the chapter 3 test in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 11/7

The students took the chapter 3 test in class today.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 11/7

Today's lesson focused on identifying the various parts of a graph of a polynomial.  We went over minimum, maximum, intervals, and a variety of other vocabulary words that will be useful as we continue to work towards graphing polynomials.


Assignment:  lesson 3-1;  pg# 136-137;  #2, 5-12, 14, 15, 18-23

Geometry; 11/6

Today was the review for the chapter 3 test that will take place tomorrow.  We went over several problems together before the students got started on their review assignment.


Assignment:  Chapter 3 Test Review

Geometry 10-12; 11/6

Today was the review for the chapter 3 test that will take place tomorrow.  We used the white boards to go over several problems together before the students got started on their review assignment.


Assignment:  Chapter 3 Test Review

Honors Algebra 2; 11/6

We continued our work with polynomials today by taking a look at Pascal's triangle and how it is used to expand binomials.  We went through 2-3 examples together and watched a short video covering both the historical and practical significance of this triangle.

Assignment:  lesson 3-3;  page 151-152;  #12-15, 52-60

Geometry; 11/5

Today's lesson involved the second aspect of symmetry that we will study:  rotational symmetry.  We went over how to determine the order of a rotation and the value of the angles that an object must rotation through in order to map onto itself.  We went through several pictures to display these concepts, as well as showing what point symmetry looks like.


Assignment:  Rotational Symmetry WS +  lesson 3-5;  page 139-141;  #2, 6-11, 16, 21, 22, 25

Geometry 10-12; 11/5

We continued our work with writing line equations that are parallel or perpendicular to a given equation.  The focus today was starting with equations that are in standard form.  After 3-4 examples together, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 3.5C worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 11/5

Today's lesson focused on writing polynomials for application problems and also how to begin to use the polynomial identities to factor polynomials.  We went through 5-6 examples before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  lesson 3-2;  page 145;  #27-28;    lesson 3-3;  page 151-153;  #7-11, 19, 27-51

Geometry; 11/4

We started our discussion of symmetry today by taking a look at line symmetry / reflectional symmetry.  We went through several pictures of objects that have line symmetry and we introduced the proper vocabulary words that are used to answer questions about line symmetry.


Assignment:  Line symmetry WS

Geometry 10-12; 11/4

The lesson today focused on how to write line equations that are either parallel or perpendicular to given equations.  We went through 3-4 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Section 3.5B WS

Honors Algebra 2; 11/4

Today's lesson involved an introduction to polynomials.  We went over how to write polynomials in standard form (descending order).  We also talked about what the degree of a polynomial refers to.  We then worked through how to add, subtract, and multiply using polynomials. 


Assignment:  Operations with Polynomials WS

Geometry; 11/1

I was not in class today;  The students worked on a glide-reflection review assignment.


Assignment:  glide reflection worksheet

Geometry 10-12; 11/1

I was not in class today;  The students worked on a review assignment involving slopes, line equations, and parallel and perpendicular lines


Assignment:  Section 3.4 D WS

Honors Algebra 2; 11/1

I was not in class today;  The students worked on two online assignments.  One was a marbleslides activity on desmos and the other was a lesson quiz over section 1.3.


Assignment:  finish online activities

Geometry; 10/31

The topic of the lesson today focused on compositions of transformations that include rotations as well.  We went through three examples together before the students got started working on an online exercise involving compositions.

Assignment:  Transformation Golf  (online) + lesson 3-4;  page 134;  #13-17

Geometry 10-12; 10/31

The topic of the lesson today was how to determine if lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither from their slopes.  We demonstrated how to do this from slope calculations and from line equation calculations. 


Assignment:  Parallel and Perpendicular Lines WS

Honors Algebra 2; 10/31

The students took the unit 3 test in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 10/30

The students took the topic 3 quiz today in class.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 10/30

We went through an online class activity today involving slopes and y-intercepts.  The goal of the game was to adjust the lines in order to eliminate all of the stars on the grid.  The students got extra practice working with line equations in the process.


Assignment:  Linear Marbleslides Activity

Honors Algebra 2; 10/30

We went over our last piecewise function type today---the step function.  We illustrated a couple of these examples before the students got started on their review assignment for tomorrow's unit 3 test.


Assignment:  Unit 3 Test Review

Geometry; 10/29

Today's lesson focused on reviewing 3-4 of the main topics in this particular unit so far in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.  The students then spent the majority of the period working the on the quiz review.


Assignment:  Topic 3 quiz review

Geometry 10-12; 10/29

We continued our work with line equations today by working on how to write the equation of a line from two points.  We also continued to review the graphing skills we have worked on using the slope intercept form.


Assignment:  Section 3.4C worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 10/29

We continued our work with piecewise functions today, showing students how to evaluate them based on the given domain, and to determine a rule for them from observing a particular graph.  We went over 2-3 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Piecewise WS

Geometry; 10/28

The lesson today focused on how to perform rotations without a grid as reference.  We went over how to use both a protractor and a ruler in order to do this.  The students also saw how a rotation is actually a composition of two reflections over intersecting lines.  We did 2-3 examples of these drawings together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  lesson 3-3;  page 126-128;  #2, 4, 12, 14, 16-24  (skip #17, 23)

Geometry 10-12; 10/28

The lesson today focused on how to work with line equations and graph lines from them.  We went over both the slope-intercept form of the line equation and the point - slope form of the line equation.  After 4-5 examples, the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Section 3.4 WS  day #2

Honors Algebra 2; 10/28

Our lesson focused on the introduction of piecewise defined functions.  We went over the concept of what these functions are and how to graph them.  After a couple of examples, the students then got started on their assignment graphing them.


Assignment:  lesson 1-3;  page 28-29;  #3, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 16

Geometry; 10/25

We introduced our 3rd transformation today:  rotations.  We went over the three different rotation rules that we will use in this unit and demonstrated how to use the rules in order to graph the transformations.


Assignment:  Rotations WS

Geometry 10-12; 10/25

Our lesson today focused on a quick review of slopes of lines and how to determine their value.


Assignment:  Slope Calculations WS

Honors Algebra 2; 10/25

We continued our work today with systems of lines and quadratics.  We went over a couple of word problems today in the notes and then showed how to use the desmos graphing calculator to make the problems easier.

Assignment:  lesson 2-7;  page 122-123;  #11, 12, 16-18, 21-23, 27, 28

Geometry; 10/24

We continued our work with translations today by taking a look at the compositions of 2 reflections and 2 translations.  Both of them result in single translations.  We went over a few drawings together in order to determine how to graph these figures and how to determine the overall translation result.


Assignment:  lesson 3-2;  page 118-119;  #5-9, 11, 13, 15-24

Geometry 10-12; 10/24

We answered a few questions from the review sheet as a class before taking the chapter 3 quiz today.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 10/24

Today's lesson focused on working with systems of linear and quadratic equations.  We have studied both types, and we went over a few reminders of working with quadratics and completing the square when putting the two equations together.


Assignment:  lesson 2-7;  page 121-123;  #2-6, 8, 9, 19, 20

Geometry; 10/23

Today's lesson focused on the next type of transformation:  translations.  We went over the notation involved in this type of change and also what the graphs of the images look like.  The students were introduced to compositions of transformations for the first time today as well.


Assignment:  Translations WS

Geometry 10-12; 10/23

We spent time reviewing the various topics involved with angle pairs and parallel lines today.  The students spent part of the period working on partner problems and the other half of the period working on their ch. 3 quiz review sheet.  Chapter 3 quiz is tomorrow.


Assignment:  Ch. 3 Quiz Review

Honors Algebra 2; 10/23

We continued our work with word problems today by taking a look at a different type of distance problem involving water or air currents (wind).  We also worked through a word problem involving calculations to find interest earned from investments.


Assignment:  Systems of Equations word problems #3

Geometry; 10/22

Our lesson today focused on using the rules of reflection to answer various types of questions without having to graph each figure.  The rules of reflection can be determined by either graphing or using algebraic equations of lines, and we went over both examples.


Assignment:  lesson 3-1;  page 110-112;  #2, 4, 6-9, 17-28

Geometry 10-12; 10/22

Our lesson today focused on working backwards from angle pairs to parallel lines.  We worked with the converse theorems of our parallel lines concepts to prove that lines are parallel.  We went over both calculations and drawing recognition examples in order to explain this concept.


Assignment:  Section 3.3 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 10/22

Our lesson today focused on working with word problems that involve a system of 3 equations.  We went over few examples together showing how to write the equations and then how to use a variety of methods to solve them.


Assignment:  Systems of 3 Equations word problems WS

Geometry; 10/21

Today's lesson focused on the first topic of our new unit on transformations---Reflections.  We went over what a line of reflection is, and explained the difference between an image and a preimage.  The main skill today involved graphing the figures and determining where the line of reflection is.


Assignment:  Reflections WS

Geometry 10-12; 10/21

Our work today continued to focus on calculations involving parallel lines and angle pairs.  We went over 3-4 more problems together that focused on more complex drawings before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Angles Pairs and Transversals WS #3

Honors Algebra 2; 10/21

Today's lesson involved working with a system of two equations to solve a variety of word problems.  We went over 3-4 together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  System of 2 Equations word problems WS

Geometry; 10/18

Our lesson today focused on an online activity from our textbook.  We went through the Parallel Paving Activity together to begin with, using our knowledge of parallel and perpendicular lines.  The students then completed the activity independently, as well as worked to complete Section 2-4 additional practice online.

Assignment:  3-Act Math Activity + section 2-4 additional practice  (all online)

Geometry 10-12; 10/18

We continued our work with parallel lines and angle pairs today by going over how to work with various number calculations and angle pairs.  We continued to reinforce the names and positions of the angle pairs as we did this.


Assignment:  Angle Pair and Transversals WS #2

Geometry; 10/17

Our lesson today focused on working with a desmos activity online that involved working with linear equations.  The activity was called "Linear Marbleslides."


Assignment:  Linear Marbleslides;  desmos activity

Geometry 10-12; 10/17

Our lesson today focused on parallel, perpendicular, and skew lines.  We also introduced the various angle pairs that are associated with parallel lines. 


Assignment:   Section 3.1 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 10/17

Our lesson today focused on working with systems of 3 equations.  We went through 2 examples together and talked about how to handle both fractions and whole numbers as coefficients in the equations.


Assignment:  Solving Systems of 3 Equations WS

Geometry; 10/16

no class;  PSAT day

Geometry 10-12; 10/16

no class;  PSAT day

Honors Algebra 2; 10/16

no class;  PSAT day

Geometry; 10/15

The students turned in their test reviews and entry tasks to start the period.  They then took the rest of the period to take the Ch. 2 Test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 10/15

The students turned in their test reviews and entry tasks to start the period.  They then took the rest of the period to take the Ch. 2 Test.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 10/15

Our lesson today focused on solving systems of equations using two other methods:  substitution and linear combination (elimination).  These two methods are fairly common ones in algebra, so we went over a couple of familiar examples.  The difficult part is when fractions are involved in these systems, so we went over a few examples that demonstrated how to clear fractions and solve these types of systems.


Assignment:  Systems of Equations WS

Geometry; 10/14

We spent time reviewing 3 commonly missed questions today in preparation for tomorrow's topic 2 test.  The students had a chance to practice each one of these skills together before getting started on their review assignment in class.


Assignment:  Topic 2 Review WS

Geometry 10-12; 10/14

We spent time today reviewing for the chapter 2 test tomorrow.  We went over 3-4 commonly missed types of problems, and then also walked through a couple more geometric proofs together.  The students then got started on their 2nd chapter 2 review WS.


Assignment:  Chapter 2 Test Review #2

Honors Algebra 2; 10/14

Our lesson today focused on working with systems of equations and inequalities.  We solved these types of systems by graphing today, and we went over 4-5 examples of how the solutions may look if the lines don't intersect.  The inequalities also have a shaded area aspect to them that we reviewed together before the students got started on their assignment.



Assignment:  Graphing Systems of Equations and Inequalities WS

Geometry; 10/10

Our lesson continued our work with parallel and perpendicular lines today by being able to write these types of equations in both standard and slope-intercept form.  We went over 3-4 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Parallel and Perpendicular Lines WS

Geometry 10-12; 10/10

We spent time today reviewing several of the concepts from this particular chapter through a partner activity.  The students then got started on their 1st review for the chapter 2 test next week. 


Assignment:  Chapter 2 Test Review #1

Honors Algebra 2; 10/10

We continued our work with linear equations today by taking a look at linear inequalities.  We graphed a few examples together to show the methods of working with the various types of inequalities.  We also reviewed the concepts of parallel and perpendicular lines and how their slopes are used to write linear equations.


Assignment:  Graphing Linear Inequalities WS

Geometry; 10/9

We spent part of today's period going through the next step of working with perpendicular and parallel lines.....writing line equations for them.  We worked through 3-4 examples together before the students took the angle pairs quiz.  They got started on their assignment after the quiz.


Assignment:  Topic 2-4;  page 96-97;  #2, 10-11, 19-27

Geometry 10-12; 10/9

Today was day #3 of working with geometric proofs.  We worked through 3 more today, introducing the term perpendicular in the process.  The students got more practice on types of phrases to look for and also worked a little more on algebra proofs. 


Assignment:  Geometric Proofs WS #3

Honors Algebra 2; 10/9

We started our next unit today by spending time to review line equation types and how to work with them.  We went over how to determine slope, how to convert between the three different types of line equations, and how to graph lines.  These algebra skills are all ones the students have seen before, but we will need to review them in order to handle the next steps that are ahead.


Assignment:  Linear Equations Review WS

Geometry; 10/8

Our lesson today focused on working with parallel and perpendicular lines.  We went over how to identify these types of lines and the method for using graphs and given points to confirm if lines are perpendicular or parallel.  After 4-5 examples together, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  topic 2-4 ;  page 96-97;  #1, 5, 6-9, 18;  +    Triangle calculations WS

Geometry 10-12; 10/8

Today was day #2 of working with proofs.  We went over 3 more together in class before getting started on the next proof assignment.


Assignment:  Geometric Proofs WS #2

Honors Algebra 2; 10/8

The students turned in their unit 2 reviews and entry tasks to start off the period.  They they took the unit 2 test in class.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 10/7

Our lesson today focused on the exterior angles theorem in working with triangles.  We went through a couple proofs to demonstrate this, and then practiced on 3 different calculation problems together.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Topic 2-3;  page 89-91;  #1-9, 12, 20-23, 30-33

Geometry 10-12; 10/7

Our lesson today was an introduction to geometric proofs.  We went over some common vocabulary terms associated with proofs and then we did a couple of proofs together.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Geometry proofs #1-4;  algebra proofs #3, 5

Honors Algebra 2; 10/7

We answered several homework questions today to start the period off.  We then reviewed 2 main topics together before everyone got started on the review sheet for tomorrow's test.  The remainder of the period was spent working on the test review.  The answers to the review will be posted on canvas later this afternoon.   Test tomorrow.


Assignment:  Unit 2 Test Review

Geometry; 10/4

Today's lesson involved taking a look at how perpendicular lines and triangles are related to angle pairs and parallel lines.  We went over a couple of proofs involving parallel lines, and also showed the methods for using the triangle sum theorem in a variety of triangle calculations.


Assignment:  Lesson 2-2;  page 82-84;  #2, 5, 12-15, 19, 24, 24 ;     
                             Lesson 2-3;  page 90;   #14, 16-19, 24-27

Geometry 10-12; 10/4

We spent the first few minutes answering some homework questions in regards to last night's assignment.  Once that was done, the students spent the rest of the period taking the Logic and Reasoning Quiz.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 10/4

We answered some homework questions to start off class today, going over a word problem and one involving how to complete the square.  The students then spent the majority of the period reviewing how to transform parabolas by working on a desmos activity entitled "Marble Slides" .  Towards the end of the period they were given their assignment of a review sheet for next Tuesday's test.


Assignment:  Lesson 2.5 WS

Geometry; 10/3

We continued to focus on angles pairs and parallel lines today by showing how to prove that lines are parallel.  By identifying different angles pairs, the students were shown how to use this information to prove which lines in a drawing are parallel.  We did a couple of parallel line proofs during this explanation.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Transversals WS +  Lesson 2.1 Quiz + Lesson 2.2 Quiz

Geometry 10-12; 10/3

We continued our work with algebra proofs today by taking a look at how working with fractions fits into these proofs.  We did 3-4 different examples with clearing fractions to illustrate the ways that students need to be able to get rid of fractions as they do algebra proofs.  The students then got started on their assignment in order to prepare for the quiz tomorrow.


Assignment:  Algebra Proofs WS #2

Honors Algebra 2; 10/3

Our lesson today focused on evaluating which method of solving quadratics is best for the problem that is asked.  We reviewed the method of completing the square as a way to solve quadratics, and we also went over an application problem of how to use the quadratic equation. 

Assignment:  lesson 2-5;  page 107-108;  #2, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 34-45

Geometry; 10/2

Today's lesson continued to focus on parallel lines and the angle pairs they create.  We went over a couple of parallel line proofs, as well as learning how to decipher 3-4 different types of angle drawings in order to complete calculations.


Assignment:  Angle Pairs and Parallel Lines WS

Geometry 10-12; 10/2

Our work today centered on how to write algebra proofs.  This skill is closely related to writing geometric proofs, yet we work on the familiar algebra ones first.  We went over 3-4 examples of these together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Algebra Proofs WS #1

Honors Algebra 2; 10/2

We continued our work with quadratic regressions today by going through a 3-Act math activity called Swift Kick.  We used our knowledge of the desmos calculator and working with quadratic equations in order to complete this activity.


Assignment:  Swift Kick online activity;   Lesson check quiz 2-6

Geometry; 10/1

We began our work on the 2nd unit today by talking about the different angle pairs that result from parallel lines being cut by a transversal.  We showed a variety of diagrams to illustrate the different types of angle pairs, as well as working through a few calculations involving these angles as well.

Assignment:  topic 2-1;  page 75-76;  #1-9, 12-20

Geometry 10-12; 10/1

Our work today focused on a few more phrases that are used in deductive reasoning.  We went over how to write a biconditional, how to write an inverse, and how to write a contrapositive.  Along with this, we also discussed the concept of what a negation is.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Conditionals WS #2

Honors Algebra 2; 10/1

Today's lesson was involved with using the desmos graphing calculator to help us create equations for parabolas from a set of data points.  We walked through the different methods that are needed to enter the equations together, and then the students got to work on their assignment:  determining the equations for 3 parabolas from different data sets.


Assignment:  Quadratic Regression worksheet

Geometry; 9/30

Today's algebra review involved how to graph linear equations and how to solve equations involving a variety of fractions.  We went over 4-5 examples together before the students got started on their review.

Assignment:  Graphing Linear Equations WS

Geometry 10-12; 9/30

Today's lesson focused on the phrases used in working with deductive reasoning.  These conditional statements are ones that we will use quite a bit in this particular unit.  We went over if...then statements and their converses.  We pointed out how to determine the hypothesis and the conclusion of each statement that we work with.  We also explained how to evaluate each statement for its truth, and to provide a counterexample if the statement is false.


Assignment:  Conditional Statements WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/30

We continued to work with the quadratic formula today and used the discriminant to determine the types of x-intercepts that the graph will possess.  We went through 3-4 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Quadratic Formula WS +  page 115-116;  #32-34, 36

Geometry; 9/27

We spent time today getting ready for some of the algebra topics that will be covered in the next unit in geometry.  We worked through how to evaluate different line equations today.  The slope-intercept form, the standard form, and the point slope form were the three lines equations that we worked on today.


Assignment:  Linear Equations Review

Geometry 10-12; 9/27

We introduced the concept of deductive reasoning is today and compared it to what we had learned about inductive reasoning earlier.  We then explained how to work through some logic puzzles using deductive reasoning.  The students then got to work on solving several of these logic puzzles.


Assignment:  Logic Puzzles Packet

Honors Algebra 2; 9/27

Our lesson today focused on how to use the quadratic formula and the discriminant to predict the types of solutions a quadratic will have.  We went over 3-4 examples of how to do this together before getting started with the homework.


Assignment:    Topic 2-6;  page 114-115;  #5-8; 10-12;  16-31

Geometry; 9/26

The students took the Topic 1 Test in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 9/26

We started our second unit today by talking about the different types of reasoning that are used to solve problems.  Today's topic was inductive reasoning.  We showed how to identify number and shape patterns in order to come up with a conjecture.  We also showed how to disprove a conjecture by coming up with a counterexamples.  We went through 4-5 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 2.1A  WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/26

We continued our work with quadratics today by taking a look at how to work with complex numbers.  We introduced the concept of imaginary numbers and where they fit into the greater scheme of number systems that can be studied.  The goal today was to go over the different operations that students can perform using complex numbers.  We went over addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Assignment:  topic 2-4;  page 99-100;  #5, 6, 11, 12, 14-33

Geometry; 9/25

We went over a couple more proofs today in preparation for tomorrow's test.  We also went over a few problems involving distance, midpoint, and partial distances between points.  All of these will be on the chapter 1 test tomorrow.


Assignment:  Chapter 1 Test Review

Geometry 10-12; 9/25

The students took the chapter 1 test today in class.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 9/25

The students took the topic 2 quiz today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 9/24

We continued our work with geometric proofs today by taking a look at proofs involving complementary angles and perpendicular lines.  We also went over a few angle pair calculation problems.

Assignment:  Proofs Practice #2

Geometry 10-12; 9/24

Today was a review day for the chapter 1 test.  We went over 3-4 commonly missed problem types to begin class with.  The students then spent the rest of the period working through their reviews for the test tomorrow.


Assignment:  Chapter 1 Test Review

Honors Algebra 2; 9/24

We spent time today going over several homework questions to begin the period.  The students then spent the rest of the time working on their review for the topic 2 quiz tomorrow.


Assignment:  Topic 2 Quiz Review

Geometry; 9/23

We continued our work with geometric proofs today by taking a look a three more proofs together.  The students then got to work on their assignment which involved both geometric and algebraic proofs.

Assignment:  Proofs Practice WS #1

Geometry 10-12; 9/23

We continued our work with area and perimeter today by taking a look at how word problems with these two values can be handled.  We went over 3 problem types together before getting started on our assignment.


Assignment:  Section 1.7B assignment

Honors Algebra 2; 9/23

We continued to work with quadratics today and the use of factoring to determine their x-intercepts.  We went over 3-4 application type problems as well to show how points can be used to determine the equations of quadratics.


Assignment:  Topic 2.3 worksheet +  page 92-93;  #9, 30, 37-39, 41

Geometry; 9/20

We went through 3 geometric proofs today in our introduction to this process of working with proofs.  We also showed how the vertical angles theorem works and how it can be used to solve calculation problems. 


Assignment:  Topic 1-7;  page 56;  #9, 10, 14-17

Geometry 10-12; 9/20

The lesson today focused on determining the area and perimeter of some common figures.  We reminded the students of some common formulas and reviewed how to use them in various types of problems.


Assignment:  Section 1.7 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/20

The lesson today focused on how to use the factored form of the quadratic equation.  We have covered factoring already in our initial review unit, so factoring the quadratics should come pretty quickly.  The factored form allows students to quickly find the x-intercepts for the graphs.  With the vertex being able to be located using the values for a and b, the x-intercepts can then be used to graph the entire function.  We went over a couple of examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  lesson 2-3;  page 92-93;  #2, 5-8, 11, 12, 14-29

Geometry; 9/19

We began the process of learning how to work proofs today by working through some algebra proofs.  We learned the two column proof method and went over the different properties of algebra that we will be using to solve the proofs.

Assignment:  Algebra proofs WS +  lesson 1-5;  page 42;  #26-32

Geometry 10-12; 9/19

We worked on an activity involving polygons and communicating the difference between them today.  The desmos activity that we used partnered students with other students in order to send clues to each other in order to determine a particular shape.  The goal was to solve the puzzle in the least amount of steps.  This gave the students practice using the terms and shapes of the various polygons.  The students then got started on their assignment at the end of the period.


Assignment:  Polygons and Angle Practice WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/19

Our lesson today focused on how to use the standard form of the quadratic in order to construct a graph.  We went over how to determine the vertex using the three coefficients from the standard form.  We then did a couple of application problems together before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  lesson 2-2;  page 85;  #5-8, 10, 11, 15-22, 27

Geometry; 9/18

The lesson today focused on the specific phrases and vocabulary words involved in the use of deductive reasoning in geometry.  We went through how to work with if...then statements, along with the converse, inverse, and contrapositive of what the original statements are.  We demonstrated again what counterexamples are, and also how a biconditional statement is written.


Assignment:  Conditional Statements WS

Geometry 10-12; 9/18

The lesson today focused on combining angles and sides into various shapes known as polygons.  We went through our notes of classifying polygons by their number of sides and what the difference between concave and convex is.  The students also learned the meaning of equilateral, equiangular, and regular and they relate to polygons.


Assignment:  Section 1.6 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/18

We began working today with the vertex and the standard form of the quadratic equation.  We showed how to convert back and forth between the two, and how to use just two points to come up with the equation to a parabola.  After a few examples together of each, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Topic 2-2;  page 77-78,  #2, 4, 7-15, 26-31

Geometry; 9/17

Today was spent doing a 3-Act math activity online called Mystery Spokes.  This is assigned through our envision class online.  The students were learning about deductive reasoning to solve 4 different types of problems.  Once they were finished with the online activity, the students then started on their assignment of working through 10 logic puzzles.


Assignment:  Logic Puzzle packet

Geometry 10-12; 9/17

We spent another day today working on angle pair relationships and how they can be used to solve problems with either one or two variables.  We went over a few examples together showing vertical angles, supplementary angles, complementary angles, and linear pairs.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 1.5B WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/17

We worked on the concept of transformations of functions today.  We focused mainly on parabolas, and we went over how to work from the equation to graph the function and list the items on the data set.  We went over 2-3 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Transformations worksheet

Geometry; 9/16

The students took the topic 1 quiz in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 9/16

The students got back their chapter 1 quiz today in class.  Our lesson focused on working with different types of angle pairs.  We went over 5 different types of angle pairs and how to interpret their drawings so the necessary calculations can be done.


Assignment:  Section 1.5A WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/16

The students got back their unit 1 test today and were able to take a look at any mistakes they had made.  Our lesson today was on transformations of functions.  We reviewed some geometry terms and related them to what we will be working on in algebra 2.  The main part of the lesson was how to interpret the shape of the graph based on the makeup of the equation.  We went over horizontal and vertical changes, compressions and stretches, and reflections.

Assignment:  lesson 1-2;  page 20,  #4-12;   page 21;  14, 16, 18-21, 24-27

Geometry; 9/13

We went over our homework at the beginning of the period before reviewing 2-3 questions that will be on the quiz on Monday.  The students then got to work on their review for the topic 1 quiz.

Assignment:  topic 1 quiz review;  page 64;  #9-13;  page 65;  #22-26;   page 66;  #27-32, 34

Geometry 10-12; 9/13

The students took the chapter 1 quiz in class today.

Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 9/13

We spent time today working on all the parent functions that we have discussed in class so far, making a table showing their graphs and specific function information.  The students then worked on an exploration activity involving parabolas.

Assignment:  Quadratics Exploration

Geometry; 9/12

We spent some time finishing up the Inductive Reasoning project today as a class.  We also reviewed the main skills needed when working with constructions.  The students then either worked to finish their project or started on their constructions assignment.


Assignment:  Constructions Review WS +  topic 1-4;  page 32-34;  #3-6, 10-14, 17

Geometry 10-12; 9/12

We continued our work with angle addition today by going over a few more examples together.  The students then practiced on several types of problems in partners for a portion of the period.  The last part of the period found the students getting started on their chapter 1 quiz reviews.  Quiz tomorrow.


Assignment:  Chapter 1 Quiz Review

Honors Algebra 2; 9/12

The students turned in their unit 1 reviews today before taking the unit 1 test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 9/11

We continued our work on the inductive reasoning project.  We went over a few review topics together -- slope calculations, graphing techniques, and determining line equations -- that will be needed to finish the assignment.  The students then spent the rest of the period working on the project.

Assignment.  Inductive reasoning project

Geometry 10-12; 9/11

Our lesson today focused on working with angles.  We went over how to measure them, classify them, and calculate them using the angle addition postulate.  We went over 3-4 examples of each skill and then the students got started on their homework.


Assignment:  Section 1.4 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/11

We spent time today reviewing for tomorrow's test.  We also answered several different homework questions that dealt with completing the square.  The review sheet answers are posted on Canvas.

Assignment:  Unit 1 Review Sheet

Geometry; 9/10

We started our inductive reasoning project today by collecting data from a variety of shapes.  We filled out 3 data tables of numbers today that we will use tomorrow in making a graph.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 9/10

Our work today consisted of introducing how to use the midpoint and the distance formula.  We went through 4-5 examples of how these particular formulas are used when points are graphed.


Assignment:  Midpoint/Distance formula WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/10

We continued to work with completing the square today by taking a look at how to solve these questions when there are leading coefficients greater than 1.  We went through 3 examples today after answering a few questions in regards to the homework.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Completing the Square WS #2

Geometry; 9/9

The lesson today focused on the topic of inductive reasoning.  We went over the concept of looking for patterns with either numbers or figures in order to make a conjecture.  This vocab word can be proved wrong using a counterexample, and went through a few problems involving these as well.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Inductive reasoning WS

Geometry 10-12; 9/9

Our work today focused on a couple more types of problems involving the segment addition postulate.  We went over 3-4 different examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Segment additional postulate WS

Honors Algebra 2; 9/9

Our work today focused on working to solve quadratics using the process of completing the square.  We went over this process with 4-5 examples before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Completing the Square WS   (leading coefficient = 1)

Honors Algebra 2; 9/6

Our lesson today focused on working with special cases of factoring quadratics.  We went through working with special cases involving cubes and squares of variables in polynomials.  We showed 4-5 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Special Cases involving Factoring WS

Geometry 10-12; 9/6

We reviewed our figure drawings together for a few minutes before taking the algebra equations and figure drawing quiz in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 9/6

We continued our work with segment calculations today by demonstrating how to use the distance formula to find the length between two points on a graph.  We went over 3-4 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  lesson 1-3;  page 25-27;  #5-8. 20-22. 26, 27

Geometry; 9/5

The lesson today focused on working with midpoints of segments and partitions of segments.  We went over how to use the midpoint formula, as well as how to sketch simple graphs of segments when they need to be partitioned. 


Assignment:  lesson 1-3;  page 25-27;  #2, 3, 10, 12, 15-19

Geometry 10-12; 9/5

Our work today focused on how to calculate the lengths of segments and how to use the segment addition postulate in working through problems.  We went over 4-5 examples together before the students got started on their homework.


Assignment:  Segments WS  1.2

Honors Algebra 2; 9/5

We continued our work with factoring today by taking a look at how to factor quadratics that have a leading coefficient greater than 1.  We went through several examples showing how to use the AC method of factoring for these cases.  The students had a chance to practice and ask questions before getting started on their assignment.


Assignment:  AC method factoring WS (skip multiples of 3)  +  page 12;  #31-33

Geometry; 9/4

We continued our work with constructions today by taking a look at how to bisect both segments and angles.  We also demonstrated how to construct angles of various sizes using the 90 degree and 60 degree constructions as references.


Assignment:  Construction WS #2 +  #4, 7, 10, 11, 16, 18, 19

Geometry 10-12; 9/4

We continued our work of introducing the terms of geometry today.  We went over 4-5 additional terms both in words and with the figures associated with them.  The students then worked on a partner activity in which they used the correct vocabulary terms to describe the various drawings they were given.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 9/4

We went over several homework problems that students had questions on to start off the period.  We then began reviewing how to work with quadratics by talking about factoring.  We went over how to factor trinomials, as well as how to look for the GCF in these expressions when factoring them.


Assignment:  Factoring Trinomials and GCF WS

Geometry; 9/3

Today's lesson focused on how to construct various figures using a compass and a straight edge.  We went over how to copy segments, how to copy angles, how to draw triangles from segments, and how to add and subtract segments.

Assignment:  Constructions assignment #1 + segment addition WS #4, 6, 8, 10, 13

Geometry 10-12; 9/3

Our lesson today focused on learning some of the foundations of geometry.  These involve both the symbols and the words that are attached to various figures.  We went over both defined and undefined terms, as well as showing a variety of symbols that the students will use throughout the year.

Assignment:  Foundations of Geometry worksheet + equations 1-9 odd

Honors Algebra 2; 9/3

We continued to work with interval notation and various parts of functions today.  We introduced several new vocab words:  x and y intercepts, positive and negative intervals, relative maximums and minimums, and areas of increasing and decreasing behavior.  We went over a couple of examples of how to determine the average rate of change as well. 


Assignment:  page 10-12;  lesson 1-1;  #2-22. 29

Geometry; 8/30

The students worked on a geometric figure drawing activity today.  Working in pairs, their job was to describe and draw a variety of geometry figures that they were provided with on various cards.  They practice on about 15 different drawings.


Assignment:  online pearson assignment:  lesson quiz 1-1  (access through pearson icon on your launchpad)

Geometry 10-12/ 8/30

We spent some more time today in class reviewing the skills of solving equations by playing equation jeopardy.  The students had several categories to choose from that all dealt with solving equations.  After the online activity, the students then worked on their assignment at the end of the period.

Assignment:  Solving Multi Step equations WS  #2-10, evens

Honors Algebra 2; 8/30

We focused today on working through an activity on Desmos, an online graphing calculator site.  The students worked with the software to determine some of the ways that the graph of the absolute value function can be shifted and changed.  These are called transformations.

Assignment:  Absolute Value graph desmos exploration

Geometry; 8/29

We continued our work today with segments and angles by going over how to work with the segment addition postulate and the angle addition postulate.  We also introduced the terms congruent, midpoint, and angle bisector.  After 3-4 examples together, the students got started on their homework assignment.


Assignment:  lesson 1-1;  page 11-13;  #3, 4 (U);  #12, 22-34, 38 (PPS)

Geometry 10-12; 8/29

Our work today focused on the algebra skill of solving equations.  We went over the 5 different skills that are used when working with equations, and then did 4-5 examples together on the white boards to practice those skills.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Solving Equations worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 8/29

We continued our work with set notation and determining domain and range today.  We added a few concepts to the mix:  roster notation, continuous vs discrete functions, and mapping diagrams.  We went over the homework questions and then got started with the lesson to complete the picture from yesterday.

Assignment:  Domain and Range WS #2

Geometry; 8/28

Today's lesson focused on going through an introduction to the foundations of geometry.  We labeled and drew several different figures, indicating the different symbols that will be used throughout the year.  We also did some initial calculations with the length of segments and the size of angles. 


Assignment:  lesson 1-1;  page 11-13;  #2 (U), 5-7 (KH), 9, 16-21, 39 (PPS)

U -->  Do you understand problem set

KH -->  Do you know how problem set

PPS -->  Practice and Problem solving set

Geometry 10-12; 8/28

Our lesson today focused on working with more mental math calculations and order of operations.  As we review our algebra foundation, we focused today on some of the misconceptions that order of operations and the PEMDAS acronym can present to people.  We also went through a group activity of doing mental math together. 

Assignment:  PEMDAS and Algebra Review WS

Honors Algebra 2; 8/28

Our lesson today focused on some of the common graphs that we will be using this year:  linear, absolute value, quadratic, and constant.  We went over the shapes of these graphs and how to determine if they are a function or not  (vertical line test).  We also introduced the concept of domain and range and how to label these from a graph.


Assignment:  Domain and Range worksheet

Geometry; 8/27

Welcome to another school year at Hanford High School!  I will use this blogsite to keep you updated on what we did in class on any particular day and what the assignment is.  There is a link to this blogsite on our class Canvas page as well.  Remember that if you have any particular questions on a day that you are absent, don't hesitate to email me at toby.landers@rsd.edu during school days.  My prep period is 5th period this year, so I will be able to respond to you sometime after lunch.  I look forward to working with you this year!

Mr. Landers


Assignment: Solving Equations Review WS

Geometry 10-12; 8/27

Welcome to another school year at Hanford High School!  I will use this blogsite to keep you updated on what we did in class on any particular day and what the assignment is.  There is a link to this blogsite on our class Canvas page as well.  Remember that if you have any particular questions on a day that you are absent, don't hesitate to email me at toby.landers@rsd.edu during school days.  My prep period is 5th period this year, so I will be able to respond to you sometime after lunch.  I look forward to working with you this year!

Mr. Landers


Assignment:  Basic Skills WS

Honors Algebra 2; 8/27

Welcome to another school year at Hanford High School!  I will use this blogsite to keep you updated on what we did in class on any particular day and what the assignment is.  There is a link to this blogsite on our class Canvas page as well.  Remember that if you have any particular questions on a day that you are absent, don't hesitate to email me at toby.landers@rsd.edu during school days.  My prep period is 5th period this year, so I will be able to respond to you sometime after lunch.  I look forward to working with you this year!

Mr. Landers


Assignment:  Solving Equations Review WS

Honors Algebra 2; 5/17

We continued our work with solving logs today by taking a look at a few different types of application problems.  We went over how to do a compound interest problem, a problem involving the Richter scale, and a problem involving the loudness scale.  Each one of these involves working with logs. 

Assignment:  page 547-548;  #26-35 all

Geometry 10-12; 5/17

Today we spent some time reviewing for the SBA test that will occur next week.  We went over the basic skills of working with line equations and determining slope and y-intercept.  We also reviewed how to graph lines from a variety of equation types.  The students then spent the bulk of the period taking a practice SBA test online to get used to the question format and using the online tools to answer the test questions.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 5/17

Our lesson today focused on a couple more applications involving geometric probability.  We went over 2-3 more examples problems that involved interpreting different types of drawings before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  geometric probability worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 5/16

Our lesson today focused on how to calculate logs using our calculator.  We also went over how to determine inverse logs.  The bulk of the lesson then focused on how to use these skills to solve equations involving common logs  (base 10).


Assignment:  page 538;  #1-15 odd, 17-22 all, 29-34 all;   page 547;  #1-21 all

Geometry 10-12; 5/16

We turned in our entry tasks and reviews today to start off the period.  The rest of the period was spent taking the Circles Unit Test.

Assignment:  none

Geometry; 5/16

We went through an entry task and a few homework problems to start the period off today.  We then spent the rest of the period taking a practice SBA test.  This online format is the one that the students will be working with next week during the state testing periods.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 5/15

We used the period today to work through a practice SBA test.

Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 5/15

We spent today reviewing the main concepts involved in the circles unit.  We went over 3-4 of the most difficult types of problems together and also finalized our note card of formulas for use on the test tomorrow.  The students then got started on their circles unit review.  The answers to this review are posted on canvas.

Assignment:  Circle Unit Test review.

Geometry; 5/15

Today's topic dealt with using area and geometric probability.  We determined the various values of probability using a variety of figures and their length.  After 4-5 examples explaining the concept, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 11-8;  page 462;  CE 1, 3, 4;   page 463;  WE 5, 7, 8;  page 465;  Self test #2;  #1-5, 7, 8

Honors Algebra 2; 5/14

After answering a few questions to start the period, the students then took the rest of the time to complete their quiz on logs and exponential functions.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 5/14

Our topic today was how to determine the lengths of interior and exterior segments that are involved with circles.  We used some concepts from similar triangles to do this, and after several examples together, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Segment Types in Circles assignment

Geometry; 5/14

Our lesson today focused on how to work with area ratios and similarity.  We went over how to use similar figures, their scale factors, and their areas to work through various types of problems.  After 3-4 examples, the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Similarity and Area WS

Honors Algebra 2; 5/13

We spent time today reviewing a few concepts involving logs and exponential functions in class.  We went over the graphing skills that we have worked on and how to handle the order of the transformations that occur.  We also went over 4-5 questions involving properties of logs before the students got started on their quiz reviews.

Assignment:  Logs / Exponential Functions Quiz review   (answers posted on Canvas)

Geometry 10-12; 5/13

Today's lesson involved working with interior and exterior segments of a circle.  We demonstrated the formula for each type of segment and how we used similar triangles to come up with them.  After 4-5 examples, the students then got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Segments in Circles WS

Geometry; 5/13

Today's lesson involved our second day of dealing with arc lengths and sector areas.  We went over how to use our formulas from Friday to determine how to calculate the central angles.  We also went over a couple of problems involving shades regions involving sectors and triangles inside a circle. 

Assignment:  Sector Area/Arc Length WS +  page 454;  WE 13-16

Honors Algebra 2; 5/10

Geometry 10-12; 5/10

Geometry; 5/10

Honors Algebra 2; 5/9

Geometry 10-12; 5/9

The students took their circles unit quiz today in class.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 5/9

We continued with our study of figures and their area today by taking a look at the exact and approximate values for the area of circles.  We went over 4-5 examples of these types of problems, including how to work with some combination type problems involving circles and other shapes. 

Assignment:  section 11-5;  page 447;  CE 1-12;  page 448;  WE 9-12, 15-17

Honors Algebra 2; 5/8

The students spent the period today working on an assignment dealing with graphing exponential and log functions, as well as using exponential equations to determine compound interest. 


Assignment:  Graphing and Compound Interest WS

Geometry 10-12; 5/8

The students spent the period today working on a review sheet for tomorrrow's quiz.


Assignment:  Circles quiz review

Geometry; 5/8

The students took the chapter 11 quiz in class today.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 5/7

Today's lesson focused on how to graph log functions.  These are the inverses of the exponential function.  We went over the various transformations again of how these graphs change with positive and negative signs.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  graphing logs WS

Geometry 10-12; 5/7

The lesson today focused more on inscribed angles and the relationship they have to their intercepted arc.  The problem types we focused on today dealt with setting up some algebra equations between the arcs and angles.  After 4-5 examples together, the students then got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Inscribed angles WS #2

Geometry, 5/7

We went over a couple more problems involving regular polygons and trig ratios together today before getting started on the review.  The students spent the majority of the time during the period working on the review for the ch.11 quiz.


Assignment:  Ch. 11 Quiz review

Honors Algebra 2; 5/6

We spent time today introducing our new unit by working on inverse functions and how to graph them.  We will use this concept as we go over logs and exponents in the days to come.


Assignment:  page 519-520;  #1-39 odd;  44-47 all

Geometry 10-12; 5/6

Our topic today included central angles and the arcs that accompany them in circles.  We went over 4-5 drawings and their respective calculations before getting started on the homework.


Assignment:  Central Angles worksheet

Geometry; 5/3

We continued our work with areas of various figures today by taking a look at circles and figures with holes in them.  We went over a couple of different methods for determining the area of these figures before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  section 11-1 to 11-3 worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 5/2

The students turned in their polynomials reviews and their entry tasks to begin the period.  They then took the rest of the time to take the polynomials unit test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 5/2

We continued our work with circles today by taking a look at how the properties of tangents and circles work.  We went over 3-4 different types of drawings to show how a tangent is perpendicular to a diameter/radius of a circle.  This allows us to use the pythagorean theorem to solve problems.  After these examples, the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  Properties of Tangents WS

Geometry; 5/2

Today's lesson focused on the area of trapezoids.  We went over how to work with the median/midsegment of trapezoids in order to determine the area of this figure.  The examples in class showed us how to go through the various shortcuts of the pythagorean thrm, trig, ratios, and special right triangles to determine the correct dimensions of the trapezoid.

Assignment:  page 435;  CE #1-3;   page 436-437;  WE 1-21 all, 23

Honors Algebra 2; 5/1

We went over the last couple of topics today in working with polynomials:  how to convert roots back into polynomials and how to correctly handle bounded and unbounded functions to determine absolute maximums and minimums.  The students then took the rest of the time to work on their polynomials review in preparation for tomorrow's test.


Assignment:  Polynomials Review WS + page 511;  #1-7, 14-17, 19

Geometry 10-12; 5-1

Our new unit on circles started today.  The topics today included some basic drawings of figures and vocab words associated with circles.  We went over how to draw various scenarios involving common tangents as well.  The final aspect of the lesson was a quick review involving how to calculate the radius, diameter, and circumference of circles using a couple of well known equations.


Assignment:  Circle Vocab and Drawing WS

Geometry; 5/1

Our lesson today focused on three more figures and their area formulas.  We went over areas of triangles, parallelograms, and rhombi today.  In each case, we needed to draw auxiliary lines to determine the correct values for the height, or to use the pythagorean theorem in determining the correct dimension.  We went over 4-5 examples together before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  page 431;  CE #4-9;   page 431-433;  WE 1-24;  skip multiples of 4

Honors Algebra 2; 4/30

We continued our work with graphing polynomials today by going over the shortcut of factoring the sum and difference of cubes.  We also showed one more example from start to finish of testing and determining possible rational roots.

Assignment:  Graphing Polynomials WS #2

Geometry 10-12; 4/30

The students turned in their reviews and entry tasks today before taking the chapter 8 test on quadrilaterals in class.  They used the period to complete the test.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 4/30

We started our next unit today, chapter 11 -- the study of areas of polygons.  Today's lesson started with the foundation of the area and perimeters of rectangles.  We went over 3-4 review types of problems to show and remind the students of how to apply trig ratios and their knowledge of radicals to these new types of problems.  After a few examples together, the students got started on their assignment.

Assignment:  section 11-1;  page 425;  CE #1-12 all;  page 426;  WE #9-11; 17-22, 26, 28

Honors Algebra 2; 4/29

Today's lesson centered on how to take a polynomial equation, find the roots, and then graph it.  We went over how to graph both rational and irrational roots, as well as showing how to work with imaginary roots.  We went through a few shortcuts together before getting started on the graphing assignment.


Assignment:  Graphing Polynomials WS #1

Geometry 10-12; 4/29

Today's lesson involved reviewing all the topics that we had studied in chapter 8 dealing with quadrilaterals.  We went over 5-6 different examples together before the students got started on their review assignment.  The chapter 8 test is tomorrow in class.


Assignment:  Chapter 8 Test Review

Geometry; 4/29

Today was the chapter 9 test on circles in class.  The students turned in their reviews and entry tasks before taking the period to complete the test.


Assignment:  extra credit puzzle option

Honors Algebra 2; 4/26

This was day #2 of graphing polynomials and finding all the roots of an equation.  The students continued to work on the skills that they had been introduced to yesterday.


Assignment:  page 499;  #1-12

Geometry 10-12; 4/26

The students worked on the second half of their kites assignment today, as well as the first part of their review for the chapter 8 test.


Assignment:  Kites WS #2

Geometry; 4/26

The students worked on a complete chapter 9 review today in preparation for Monday's test.  The answers will be posted on Canvas during the weekend for students to check their work.


Assignment:  Chapter 9 Test Review

Honors Algebra 2; 4/25

Today's lesson focused on how to take all the components we have learned and then use them to graph polynomials from the beginning.  We went over how to use a variety of test factors in our work to find the roots of the polynomials, and how to also use mental math to test for solutions.  We went through 2-3 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 499;  #13, 14, 15, 18, 19

Geometry 10-12; 4/25

Today's lesson centered on how to work with kites and the calculations that these figures involve.  We went over what a kite is and how its properties can be used to solve a variety of problems.  After 4-5 examples, the students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Kites WS #1

Geometry; 4/25

Our lesson today focused on working through 4 sets of practice problems in preparation for the chapter 9 test.  The students worked with partners to go over these practice problems to further prepare for the chapter 9 test.  After the partner work, they started their assignment towards the last half of the period.

Assignment:  page 369-370;  Ch. 9 Review #1-24

Honors Algebra 2; 4/24

Today's lesson focused on how to go through the process of synthetic division.  This algorithm is one that is useful in helping to find the roots of various types of functions.  We went through 3-4 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  page 265;  #1-14, 17;  Poly Graphing WS

Geometry 10-12; 4/24

Today was day #2 of working with trapezoids and midsegments.  We worked with examples today that were a little more algebra heavy in terms of working with the equations.  After 4-5 examples together, the students got started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Trapezoids WS #2

Geometry; 4/24

We continued our work with angles and segments associated with circles today.  We went over a couple of more complex problems together as a group today, as well as reviewing how to use the quadratic formula.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 9-6/9-7 worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 4/23

Our work today focused on how to divide polynomials.  We went through a long division method involving binomials, after showing that monomials can largely be divided using mental math.  After a few examples of each, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  page 262;  #1-25;  (skip multiples of 4)

Geometry 10-12; 4/23

Today's topic was trapezoids.  We went over a basic trapezoid and its properties, as well as pointing out how a right trapezoid and an isosceles trapezoid behave.  We went through 5-6 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Trapezoids WS #1

Geometry; 4/23

Today's focus was working on how to determine the value of external and internal segments.  We went over the formulas for each that are derived from similar triangles.  After a few examples of each, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 9-7;  page 363-364;  CE 1-6;  page 364-365;  WE 1-9, 13-20

Honors Algebra 2; 4/22

We introduced a few more vocabulary words and concepts today in our study of polynomials.  We went over how to determine the end behavior of a function, and then how to identify multiplicity in a function before graphing it.  We went over 4-5 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Polynomials WS #3

Geometry 10-12; 4/22

We continued our work with special parallelograms today by taking a look at a few more examples of how squares, rectangles, and rhombi share various special properties.  We went through 4-5 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Special Parallelograms WS #2

Geometry; 4/22

We continued our work with circles today by taking a look at interior and exterior angles.  These types of angles involve using the concept of similar triangles to figure out.  We went over the method of working with interior angles and its formula first, followed by working through the examples of how to determine the exterior angles.  After 3-4 examples, the students got started on their homework.


Assignment:  section 9-6;  page 358-359;  CE 1-9;  page 359-360;  WE 11-22;  page 349;  #1-3, 5, 6

Geometry; 4/12

Today we spent time going over a couple of different types of diagrams involving circles and auxiliary lines.  We reviewed the basic vocab terms of circles as well before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Circle Vocab Review

Honors Algebra 2; 4/11

Our lesson today focused on maximums, minimums, and how projectile motion can be predicted using quadratic equations.  We went through a little apple throwing demonstration to show what a parabolic curve looks like with projectile motion before getting started on a couple of sample homework problems to begin the assignment.


Assignment:  Applications of Quadratics WS #1

Geometry 10-12; 4/11

Our work today focused on learning 4-5 properties of parallelograms that we can use to do various types of calculation problems.  We looked at the relationship between opposite sides, opposite angles, diagonals, and consecutive angles.  After 4-5 sample problems together, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 8.2A worksheet

Geometry; 4/11

Our topic today was all about central angles and arcs in circles.  We went over the difference between a major arc, minor arc, and semicircle.  We also demonstrated how to calculate the different sizes of arcs and central angles.


Assignment:  Central Angles worksheet

Honors Algebra 2; 4/10

We continued our work with graphing parabolas today by illustrating how to graph figures given only 2 or 3 points.  We went over 2-3 examples together of these types of problems before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Graphing Quads WS #3

Geometry 10-12; 4/10

Our topic today was an exploration of the properties of parallelograms.  We reviewed how to make measurements with both the ruler and protractor before beginning to make various observations about the angles, diagonals, and sides of a parallelogram.  The students made several conclusions from their measurements and then continued on with their assignment of working with interior and exterior angles in polygons.


Assignment:  Parallelogram exploration

Geometry; 4/10

Our lesson today focused on the different types of tangent lines and circles that will occur in the problems we work with.  We went over several vocab terms, specifically focusing on the difference between internal tangents and external tangents.  We also demonstrated a couple more examples of how to work with tangent lines and triangles to perform various calculations.


Assignment:  Section 9-2;  page 335;  CE 1-3;  page 335-336;  WE 1-6, 8-10, 16

Honors Algebra 2; 4/9

Our graphing skill today involved working with quadratics that were not in the vertex form to start with.  We converted the standard quadratic into vertex form by completing the square to begin with.  We then worked to fill out a complete data set for the equation before graphing it.  We went through a couple of examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Graphing quadratics WS #2

Geometry 10-12; 4/9

We continued our work with polygons today by deriving the formulas for the interior angle sum and the exterior angle sum.  We went through 3-4 more examples together before the students got started on the assignment.

Assignment:  Int. and Ext. Angle sum WS

Geometry; 4/9

We continued our work with circles today by taking a look at how tangent lines and circles interact.  We went through how to use the fact that tangents are perpendicular to circles at the endpoint of each radii.  This fact was then used in a variety of calculation problems that we demonstrated and then the students got to work on.


Assignment:  tangents worksheet + page 301;  CE #1-9

Honors Algebra 2; 4/8

Today's lesson involved introducing the foundational skills of how to graph quadratics.  We went over the basic shape of a parabola and how it can be graphed from the vertex form of the quadratic.  We went through 4-5 examples together to remind the students of how to shift, stretch, and shrink these parabolas before getting started on the assignment.

Assignment:  Graphing Quadratics WS #1

Geometry 10-12; 4/8

We started a new unit today that involves working with polygons and quadrilaterals.  We went over the pattern involved with determining the angle sizes and the number of sides of regular polygons.  We worked with both interior and exterior angles.  The students went through 4-5 examples with me before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Angles in Polygons worksheet

Geometry; 4/8

We started a new unit today based on the topic of circles.  The lesson today focused mainly on the various vocab words that are involved with circles.  We went through 4-5 different drawings together in class and how to recognize different figures involved in a circle.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  section 9-1;  page 330;  CE #1-11;  page 330-331;  WE 1, 2, 5-15

Honors Algebra 2; 3/29

There were shortened periods today due to the PLC schedule and the spring assembly.  The students spent the time today working through practice questions for the upcoming SBA test this spring.

Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 3/29

There were shortened periods today due to the PLC schedule and the spring assembly.  The students spent the time today working through practice questions for the upcoming SBA test this spring.

Assignment:  none

Geometry; 3/29

There were shortened periods today due to the PLC schedule and the spring assembly.  The students spent the time today working through practice questions for the upcoming SBA test this spring.

Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 3/28

The students turned in their reviews to begin the period.  They then took the period to take the quiz on quadratics.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 3/28

The students turned in their reviews and entry tasks to begin the period.  They then took the period to take the chapter 7 test on right triangles.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 3/28

The students turned in their reviews and entry tasks to begin the period.  They then took the period to take the chapter 8 test on right triangles.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 3/27

Today was the review day for the quadratics quiz.  I was gone at a district meeting, so the sub passed out the reviews and the students worked on them during the class period.  The answers will be posted on canvas later on this afternoon.  The quadratics quiz is tomorrow in class.


Assignment:  Quadratics quiz review

Geometry 10-12; 3/27

Today was the review day for the chapter on right triangles.  I was gone at a district meeting, so the sub passed out the reviews and the students worked on them during the class period.  The answers will be posted on canvas later on this afternoon.  The chapter 7 test is tomorrow in class.


Assignment:  Chapter 7 review

Geometry; 3/27

Today was the review day for the chapter on right triangles.  I was gone at a district meeting, so the sub passed out the reviews and the students worked on them during the class period.  The answers will be posted on canvas later on this afternoon.  The chapter 8 test is tomorrow in class.


Assignment:  Chapter 8 review

Honors Algebra 2; 3/26

This was day #2 of working with word problems involving quadratics.  We went over 4-5 more examples of different types of problems involving both diagrams and writing quadratic equations from various scenarios.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 8-6

Geometry 10-12; 3/26

This was day #2 of working with trig ratio problems.  We went over how to work with % grade problems as well as continuing to work with the different types of angles.  We also went through an example or two of how to solve right triangles using either the pythagorean theorem or the trig ratios.


Assignment:  Trig. Applications Problem set #2