Course Information

Geometry - Friday, August 31

We completed Quiz 1 in class today, covering T1 and T2.

HW for Tuesday - Complete AS MUCH of the T3 packet as you can.  Feel free to investigate via the internet or look up the topics in our online textbook (Sec. 1.8, 3.6, and 3.7).  Information for logging into our online textbook is located in the right-hand column of this blog.

Friday, August 31

We took our first quiz today.  We finished the period working on our structures.

Pre-Algebra - Thursday, August 30

We spent the period reviewing T1.2 focusing on simplifying expression involving integers and subtraction.  

HW for Friday - If you have not already done so, watch the T1.3 (multiplying and dividing integers) and complete the guided notes page while doing so.

Link to T1.3 video                    Click here for T1.3 guided notes

Assessment Alert - We will complete the Unit 1 Summative Assessment - covering T1.1 - T1.5 - in class next Friday, Sept. 7.

Geometry - Thursday, August 30

We spent the period wrapping up our discussion of T2 (addition postulates) and preparing for tomorrow's quiz.

No HW for Friday, other than to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

Assessment Alert - We will complete a quiz in class on Friday, August 31, covering T1 (basic terms and postulates) and T2 (addition postulates).

Geo Con - Thursday, August 30

We spent the first part of the period working on the Structure Project.  We ended the period reviewing T1 (basic terms of Geometry) and T2 (area formulas) in preparation of tomorrow's quiz.

No HW for Friday, other than to prepare for tomorrow's Geometry quiz covering T1 and T2.

Pre-Algebra - Wednesday, August 29

During the first part of the period, we discussed some additions to the syllabus, focusing on changes to the posting of formative grades on Skyward and the organization of handouts by color.  During the 2nd part of the period, we reviewed yesterday's formative assessment and today's warm-up.


HW for Thursday - If you have not already done so, you need to watch the T1.2 video (subtracting integers) and complete the guided notes sheet.  Everyone needs to watch the T1.3 (multiplying and dividing integers) video and complete the associated guided notes sheet.


Assessment Alert:  We will quiz Unit 1 mid to late next week.

Geometry - Wednesday, August 29

Geo Con - Wednesday, August 29

Pre-Alg - Tuesday, August 28

We spent the period discussing Target 1.1, focusing on addition of integers.

HW for Wednesday - Watch the video linked below and take your own notes.  We will discuss the video at the start of the hour.

Click here for Target 1.2 video

Assessment Alert - We will take the Unit 1 Quiz sometime next week.

Geometry - Tuesday, August 28

Geom Con - Tuesday, August 28

Pre-Alg - Monday, August 27

We had two major activities in class today. First, we reviewed the course syllabus. Second, we completed a math anxiety assessment.  We finished out the period locating tonight's HW assignment on our blog.

HW for Tuesday - Watch the following video and come to class prepared to discuss:  

Assessment Alert - Our first Unit Quiz will is tentatively scheduled for Wed or Thu AFTER Labor Day.

Geometry - Monday, August 27

We spent the period reviewing various concepts in Target 1, focusing on union and intersection of segments and rays (click here for worksheet) and angles (click here for worksheet).

HW for Tuesday - Complete the distance worksheet packet (click here for packet) that was distributed at the end of class today.

Assessment Alert - We will take a target assessment (quiz) in class this Friday, August 31, covering everything that we have discussed in class thru this Thursday.


Geo Con - Monday, August, 27

Geometry - Wednesday, August 22

We completed MAP testing and then began our investigation of the basic terms and postulates of Geometry.

HW for Thursday - Complete as much of the T1 notes packet as possible.  We will complete our discussion of this material during class on Thursday.

Next Assessment - TBD

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Geo Con - Wednesday, August 22

We started the day with a Code Red drill.  We spent the remainder of the period sharing our tech careers presentation and then beginning our discussion of area (Geometry T2).

No HW for Thursday.  We did collect the worksheet that was distributed in class on Monday.

Next Assessment - TBD

Pre-Algebra - Tuesday, August 21

We spent the period working on district-mandated MAP testing.

No HW for Wednesday.

Next Assessment - TBD

Geometry - Tuesday, August 21

We spent the period working on district-mandated MAP testing.

No HW for Wednesday.

Next Assessment - TBD

Geo Con - Tuesday, August 21

We spent most of Period 1 wrapping up our discussion of Target 1 from Geometry, focusing on the basic postulates and discussing symbols used to name the basic geometric figures.

HW for Wednesday - Complete the two-sided reading strategies / problem solving worksheet that was distributed in class on Monday.

Next Assessment - TBD

Pre-Algebra - Monday, August 20

Geometry - Monday, August 20

Geo Con - Monday, August 20

Pre-Algebra - Friday, August 17

Geometry - Friday, August 17

Geo Con - Friday, August 17

Pre-Algebra - Thursday, August 16

We didn't really have class today, as a majority of our students participated in the 1st Day FMP program.

No HW for Friday.

Next Assessment - TBD

Geometry - Thursday, August 16

We spent the period getting to know each other, taking time to share a little bit of information about ourselves and working on the Syllogism packet.

No HW for Friday.

Next Assessment - TBD

Geo Con - Thursday, August 16

We spent the period getting to know each other, taking time to share a little bit of information about ourselves and to review classroom procedures.

No HW for Friday.

Next Assessment - TBD

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Geometry - Thursday, May 23

Click here for a link to the answer key for the Geometry Sem 2 Exam Review packet.