Geometry; 1/30

The students took the topic 6 quiz in class today.


Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 1/30

The students took the chapter 6 quiz in class today.


Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 1/30

We continued our work with graphing radicals today by taking a look at the cube root function and how this behaves in a variety of transformations.  We went over 3-4 examples of this together before the kids started their individual assignment.


Assignment:  topic 5-3;  page 260-261;  #2-9, 14, 15, 17-20, 22-25;   page 254;  49, 50

Geometry; 1/29

Our work today focused around reviewing the topics we have covered so far in chapter 6.  We worked in partners on 4 sets of review problems, 5 minutes at a time.  After the students had gone over all of their review problem sets, they then got started on their individual quiz review assignments.

Assignment:  Topic 6 Quiz review

Geometry 10-12; 1/29

Today we spent time reviewing the topics that we have covered so far in our similarity unit.  We went over 3-4 types of problems together before the students got started working on their individual quiz review packets.


Assignment:  Chapter 6 Quiz Review WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/29

Today's lesson involved working on graphing the square root function.  We went through what is the equivalent of the vertex form of this equation, being sure to note the ways in which the graph shifts horizontally and vertically.  The reflections over the two different axes were also demonstrated on the graphs.  We went over 4-5 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Graphing Radicals WS

Geometry; 1/28

We continued our work with parallelograms and proofs today by taking a look at a couple more proofs involving triangles.  We then went over a review concept from algebra in working with systems of equations.  The two examples we went over illustrated how to solve a system of equations with two variables through the process of elimination. 


Assignment:  Parallelogram calculations WS +  page 276-278;  #1-9, 11, 13, 16-19, 25

Geometry 10-12; 1/28

Our lesson today focused around using similar figures and calculations.  We went over how to calculate both side lengths and angles using scale factors.  We also saw that the perimeter ratio is the same as the scale factor in similar figures.


Assignment:  6.3B  WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/28

We started our study of how to graph radicals today by going through an exploration activity using desmos that illustrated how different number values both inside and outside the radical will create different transformations on the graphs.  The students worked through the exploration on their chromebooks.


Assignment:  Graphing Radicals Exploration

Geometry; 1/27

We worked through how to prove parallelograms from various types of drawings today.  We also went through one more parallelogram proof using congruent triangles.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Proving Parallelograms WS

Geometry 10-12; 1/27

We continued our work with similarity today by taking a look at similar figures and writing similarity statements from them.  Being able to identify the congruent angles and the corresponding sides that create equal ratios (scale factors) was what we focused on today.


Assignment:  Section 6.3A WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/27

The students took a quiz today on simplifying radicals and exponents in class.


Assignment:  none

Geometry; 1/24

We spent today reviewing all the shapes we have covered so far:  polygons, trapezoids, parallelograms, and kites.  We went through 3 example problems for review together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Traps, Kites, and Polygons Review WS

Geometry 10-12; 1/24

We continued working on different scenarios today that dealt with ratios.  We went over dimensions of rectangles, overlapping triangles, and scale models of various objects.  The students then got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Section 6.2 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/24

We spent some time going over homework to start the period today.  The students then spent the majority of the period practicing for their quiz on Monday.  The quiz is on radicals and exponents rules, and is made up of two parts.  One of the parts is a mental math section, while the other part works with problems that involve calculators.  The students worked on a review that encompassed both parts in class today.  The answers will be posted on canvas over the weekend.


Assignment:  Exponents / Radicals Quiz Review

Geometry; 1/23

We continued our work with parallelograms today by taking a look at a 6th property of parallelograms and how these all can be used in a variety of calculation set ups.  We went through 3 more calculation examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  topic 6-3;  page 268-270;  #1-12, 14, 18-22, 24, 27, 28

Geometry 10-12; 1/23

We continued to work with similarity today by showing how ratios can be set up using a variety of different figures and settings.  We went through 4-5 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Section 6.1B WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/23

Our lesson today focused on how to work with radical and exponential expressions with application problems.  There are a variety of formulas in the world of science that have exponents included in them, and we worked through a few examples today of how to come up with answers using these formulas.


Assignment:  topic 5-1;  page 244-246;  #15-17, 19, 20, 23, 39-46

Geometry; 1/22

Our lesson today involved the 5 properties of parallelograms that we will use in working with various types of calculation problems.  We went through a couple of triangle proofs to help us prove the properties and to review some earlier topics.  After 3-4 calculation examples, the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Properties of Parallelograms WS

Geometry 10-12; 1/22

We started a new unit today on similarity.  Our work focused mainly on how to handle ratios, reducing fractions, and solving proportions using the cross multiplication method.  We went over 4-5 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Section 6.1A WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/22

We continued our work with radical expressions and fractional exponents today.  We identified various methods to use both the index and the radicand to solve for all the roots involved.  We went through 3-4 examples together, including how to best use our calculator to approximate the values of certain nth roots.


Assignment:  Simplifying Radicals WS  (skip multiples of 3)  +  section 5-1;  page 244-245;  #2-5, 25-34

Geometry; 1/13

We spent a little time reminding students of some early vocabulary words and how to write different conditional statements.  The students then got started on their finals review packet.


Assignment:  Finals Review #1

Geometry 10-12; 1/13

Today the students took a quiz on the figures in triangles and triangle inequalities.  After the quiz, they began work on their first Finals review packet.


Assignment:  Finals Review #1

Honors Algebra 2; 1/13

Today was Day #1 of the finals review.  We went over the vertex form of the absolute value and quadratic functions again, along with one more problem showing how to complete the square.  The students then got to work on their 1st finals review packet.


Assignment:  Semester Final Review #1

Geometry ; 1/10

Today's topic was working with trapezoids and the specific properties that they possess.  We went over how to calculate the median of a trapezoid, as well as how to determine the value of bases and base angles. 


Assignment:  Trapezoids worksheet +  page 259-261;  #8-11, 16, 17, 19, 20, 25

Geometry 10-12; 1/10

We spent time today in class reviewing the main topics from our study this week with figures in triangles and inequalities in triangles.  We went over 2-3 drawing examples and 2-3 calculation examples before the students got started on their review assignment for their quiz on Monday.


Assignment:  Triangle Figure Quiz Review

Honors Algebra 2; 1/10

We continued to work on operations with radical expressions today.  Adding and subtracting radicals, multiplying binomials, and rationalizing binomials were the skills that were emphasized today. 

Assignment:  topic 5-2;  page 252-253;  #9, 10, 12, 23-28, 37-48

Geometry; 1/9

Today's topic dealt with different types of quadrilaterals.  The quad. that we studied today was the kite.  We went over it's definition and specific properties that can be used when solving problems.  We then went over 3-4 examples of how to work through calculation problems involving kites.


Assignment:  Kites WS  +  page 250-251;  #14, 17, 19-22, 24

Geometry 10-12; 1/9

The lesson today focused on inequalities between 2 triangles.  This concept is known as the hinge theorem, and we went over how it works and how it applies to different types of drawings.  After going over 5-6 drawings, the students got started on their assignment.



Assignment:  Section 5.6 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/9

Our lesson today focused on working with rational exponents and their operations.  We went through 4-5 examples using the review skills that we have been going over this week.  Several of the problems involved going back and forth between radical form and exponent form.


Assignment:  topic 5-2  #1 ;  page 252-253;  #5-8, 11, 19-22, 29-36

Geometry; 1/8

Today's lesson focused on reviewing some the vocabulary used with polygons.  The students played each other using a Desmos Activity called Polygon Polygraph. 

Assignment:  topic 6-1;  page 249;  #5-9

Geometry 10-12; 1/8

Our work today focused on the inequalities within 1 triangle.  We went over the relationship between sides and angles, as well as the relationship between just sides.  These short concepts were then used to work through 4-5 examples together before getting started on the assignment.


Assignment:  Section 5.5 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/8

Today's lesson focused on rational exponents, which are really radical expressions.  We reviewed the concept of what in index is, and how to simplify radicals that involve both numbers and variables.  We went over 3-4 examples together before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Simplifying Radicals WS

Geometry; 1/7

The lesson today continued our work with polygons and the angle calculations that occur with them.  We went over irregular polygons today and how to use our formulas to solve these types of problems.


Assignment:  Polygons WS #2   (skip multiples of 3)

Geometry 10-12; 1/7

The lesson today focused on medians and centroids.  We reviewed the distance and midpoint formulas in the process, and also showed some calculations that can take place when a centroid is located in a triangle. 


Assignment:  Section 5.4 WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/7

We continued our work with exponents today by taking a look at more complex problem types involving all the rules of exponents.  We went over 3-4 examples before the students got started on their assignment.


Assignment:  Exponents WS #2

Geometry; 1/6

Today's lesson started off a new unit on polygons and quadrilaterals.  We went over the different ways to name and classify polygons today, as well as how to determine the interior and exterior angle sums.  There were several new vocab words and a new calculation formula to get familiar with.


Assignment:  Polygons WS #1

Geometry 10-12; 1/6

We started a new mini unit today on working with figures within triangles.  Today's lesson focused on 4 figures that are involved in each triangle.  Altitudes, medians, perpendicular bisectors of sides, and angle bisectors.  We went over the 4 drawings and how to carry out various types of calculations involving their meaning. 

Assignment:  Figures in Triangles WS

Honors Algebra 2; 1/6

Welcome back to the new year!  We started a new unit today on working with exponents and radicals.  To build a foundation for this, we will spend a few days reviewing the rules of working with exponents.  Today was the first of those days as we took a look at the basic rules of operations with exponents.

Assignment:  Exponents Review WS #1

Geometry; 12/20

We spent time in the shortened period today finishing up the test from yesterday for those who needed some extra time and also working through an online Desmos activity.



Assignment:  none

Geometry 10-12; 12/20

We spent time in the shortened period today finishing up the test from yesterday for those who needed some extra time and also working through an online Desmos activity.



Assignment:  none

Honors Algebra 2; 12/20

We spent time in the shortened period today finishing up the test from yesterday for those who needed some extra time and also working through an online Desmos activity.



Assignment:  none