We completed our review in preparation for Monday's summative assessment covering Unit 2 and Unit 3. Students spent the period working on a guided review packet with Mr. Sondgeroth. Please note that the answers to each problem were provided on the back page of the handout.
HW for Monday - Review for the Unit 2 / Unit 3 summative assessment that you will complete in class on Monday!
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Geometry - Friday, September 28th
We completed a Target Assessment (Quiz #5) in class today, covering T3 (equations of lines), T4 (reflections), T5 (Translations), and T6 (Rotations).
We also introduced the Q1 Project - The Animation Project. Students will be given time in class over the next week to complete this project. Click here to see an example of what a completed project might look like.
HW for Monday - Begin working on the Animation Project. See the suggested timeline in the handout for the tasks you should accomplish over the weekend.
Assessment Alert - This project will take the place of next week's target assessment, as the students will earn a target score for T4 (reflections), T5 (Translations), and T6 (Rotations).
We also introduced the Q1 Project - The Animation Project. Students will be given time in class over the next week to complete this project. Click here to see an example of what a completed project might look like.
HW for Monday - Begin working on the Animation Project. See the suggested timeline in the handout for the tasks you should accomplish over the weekend.
Assessment Alert - This project will take the place of next week's target assessment, as the students will earn a target score for T4 (reflections), T5 (Translations), and T6 (Rotations).
Geo Con - Friday, September 28th
We completed both our Similarity/Transformations written assessment and our Balsa Construction practical assessment in class today.
No HW for Monday.
Next Geometry Assessment - TBD
No HW for Monday.
Next Geometry Assessment - TBD
Pre-Algebra - Thursday, September 27
First, we completed our T 3.6 quick quiz. We spent the remainder of the period reviewing Unit 2 ahead of Monday's summative assessment covering Unit 2 (Estimation) and T3 (Simplify Expressions).
No HW for Friday.
Assessment Alert - We will complete our next Unit Assessment in class on Monday, October 1. This summative assessment will include our 2nd attempt on Unit 2 (Estimation) and our 1st attempt on Unit 3 (Simplifying Expressions).
Geometry - Thursday, September 27
We spent the period reviewing for tomorrow's Target Assessment.
No HW for Friday.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a Target Assessment in class tomorrow - Friday, September 28 - covering T3 (Slopes and Equations of Lines), T4 (Reflections), T5 (Translations) and T6 (Rotations).
No HW for Friday.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a Target Assessment in class tomorrow - Friday, September 28 - covering T3 (Slopes and Equations of Lines), T4 (Reflections), T5 (Translations) and T6 (Rotations).
Geo Con - Thursday, September 27
We used the first period reviewing for tomorrow's quiz. We used the second period to attempt to complete the balsa construction individual/group assessment.
No HW for Friday.
Assessment Alert - We will take a quiz in class TOMORROW, Friday, September 28, covering Similarity and Transformations (reflection, Translation, Rotation, Dilation).
No HW for Friday.
Assessment Alert - We will take a quiz in class TOMORROW, Friday, September 28, covering Similarity and Transformations (reflection, Translation, Rotation, Dilation).
Geoemtry - Wednesday, September 26
We spent the hour reviewing T6, rotations on the coordinate plane.
No HW for Thursday.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a Target Assessment in class on Friday, September 28, covering T3 thru T6.
No HW for Thursday.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a Target Assessment in class on Friday, September 28, covering T3 thru T6.
Geo Con - Wednesday, September 26
We spent the entire period working on the balsa construction individual / group assessment.
HW for Thursday - Complete the GREEN HW sheets covering Rotations and Dilations that were distributed in class on Tuesday.
Assessment Alert - We will complete summative assessment #2 in class on Friday, September 28. This quiz will cover similarity and transformations (reflections, translations, rotations, dilations).
HW for Thursday - Complete the GREEN HW sheets covering Rotations and Dilations that were distributed in class on Tuesday.
Assessment Alert - We will complete summative assessment #2 in class on Friday, September 28. This quiz will cover similarity and transformations (reflections, translations, rotations, dilations).
Pre-Algebra - Tuesday, September 25
We started the period by completing a quick quiz covering T 3.4, simplify variable expressions. We continued with a brief discussion of T 3.5, looking at the Distributive Property. We ended the hour completing guided practice for T 3.5.
HW for Wednesday - Please watch the T 3.6 Lesson Video covering "Combining Like Terms" and complete the associated guided notes packet that was distributed in class today. Click here for a link to the T 3.6 Lesson Video.
Assessment Alert - We will complete our next Unit Assessment in class on Monday, October 1. This summative assessment will include our 2nd attempt on Unit 2 (Estimation) and our 1st attempt on Unit 3 (Simplifying Expressions).
HW for Wednesday - Please watch the T 3.6 Lesson Video covering "Combining Like Terms" and complete the associated guided notes packet that was distributed in class today. Click here for a link to the T 3.6 Lesson Video.
Assessment Alert - We will complete our next Unit Assessment in class on Monday, October 1. This summative assessment will include our 2nd attempt on Unit 2 (Estimation) and our 1st attempt on Unit 3 (Simplifying Expressions).
Geo Con - Tuesday, September 25
During the 1st period, we COMPLETED the balsa house class project!!!!! During the 2nd period, we completed our discussion involving Rotations and Dilations.
HW for THURSDAY - Complete the GREEN HW sheets for Rotations and Dilations that were distributed in class today.
Assessment Alert - TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 26, we will complete our individual/group balsa construction project in class. During this assessment, each student will be asked to individually construct one wall and one truss for a balsa model of an 8 x 8 garden shed. After the individual construction is complete, the group will assemble these parts into a 3-D model of the shed. Each student's grade on this project will be comprised of points earned individually on the wall (20 points max), on the roof truss (10 points max) and on the final model for your group (10 points max).
HW for THURSDAY - Complete the GREEN HW sheets for Rotations and Dilations that were distributed in class today.
Assessment Alert - TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 26, we will complete our individual/group balsa construction project in class. During this assessment, each student will be asked to individually construct one wall and one truss for a balsa model of an 8 x 8 garden shed. After the individual construction is complete, the group will assemble these parts into a 3-D model of the shed. Each student's grade on this project will be comprised of points earned individually on the wall (20 points max), on the roof truss (10 points max) and on the final model for your group (10 points max).
Pre-Algebra - Monday, September 24
We started the period with a Quick Quiz (formative assessment) covering the evaluation of variable expressions for given values (T 3.3). We then discussed T 3.4, focusing on properties of Algebra like the commutative and associative properties. We ended the period working on guided practice problems and completing an exit slip.
HW for Tuesday - Watch the lesson video and complete the guided notes packet for T 3.5 - The Distributive Property. Click here for a link to the T 3.5 Lesson Video.
HW for Tuesday - Watch the lesson video and complete the guided notes packet for T 3.5 - The Distributive Property. Click here for a link to the T 3.5 Lesson Video.
Geometry - Monday, September 24
We spent the period discussing T6, rotations in the coordinate plane.
No HW for Tuesday.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a Target Assessment this Friday, September 28, covering T3 - T-6.
No HW for Tuesday.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a Target Assessment this Friday, September 28, covering T3 - T-6.
Geo Con - Monday, September 24
We spent the first period trying to complete the balsa model house. We are close, but did not finish today! We spent the 2nd period discussing Rotations in the coordinate plane.
HW for Tuesday - Complete the BLUE Rotations note packet that was distributed in class today. We got thru pages 1 and 2, you should do as much of pages 3 and 4 as you can figure out. We will review this content during the 1st period tomorrow.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a individual / group balsa wood construction assessment in class on WEDNESDAY, September 26 (Late Start Day).
HW for Tuesday - Complete the BLUE Rotations note packet that was distributed in class today. We got thru pages 1 and 2, you should do as much of pages 3 and 4 as you can figure out. We will review this content during the 1st period tomorrow.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a individual / group balsa wood construction assessment in class on WEDNESDAY, September 26 (Late Start Day).
Pre-Algebra - Friday, September 21
We opened the period completing a quick quiz covering T 3.2. We spent the remainder of the period reviewing and practicing T 3.3, focusing on evaluating an expression for a given value for each variable. We will complete the T 3.3 Quick Quiz at the start of class on Monday.
HW for Monday - Please watch the T 3.4 Lesson Video and complete the BLUE guided notes that were distributed in class today. Click here for a link to the T 3.4 Lesson Video.
Assessment Alert - Our next Unit Quiz is tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 28. It will include our 2nd attempt for Unit 2 and our 1st attempt on Unit 3.
HW for Monday - Please watch the T 3.4 Lesson Video and complete the BLUE guided notes that were distributed in class today. Click here for a link to the T 3.4 Lesson Video.
Assessment Alert - Our next Unit Quiz is tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 28. It will include our 2nd attempt for Unit 2 and our 1st attempt on Unit 3.
Geometry - Wednesday, September 19
We spent the first part of the period reviewing Quiz 3. We spent the remainder of the hour discussing the T4 - Reflections and T5 - Translations HW sheets that were distributed in class yesterday.
HW for Thursday - If you have not already done so, please complete the T4 and T5 HW sheets that were distributed in class on Tuesday. You were already provided an answer key for each worksheet.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a Target Assessment (quiz) this Friday, September 21, covering T1 - T5. This will be the final attempt for T1 (Basic Terms/Postulates) and T2 (Addition Postulates).
HW for Thursday - If you have not already done so, please complete the T4 and T5 HW sheets that were distributed in class on Tuesday. You were already provided an answer key for each worksheet.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a Target Assessment (quiz) this Friday, September 21, covering T1 - T5. This will be the final attempt for T1 (Basic Terms/Postulates) and T2 (Addition Postulates).
Geo Con - Wednesday, September 19
During the first part of the period, we continued working on the balsa house project. We ended class talking about reflections on the coordinate plane.
HW for Thursday - Complete Example 2 in the notes packet that we discussed in class today.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a summative assessment sometime next week.
Pre-Algebra - Tuesday, September 18
We spent the period "getting caught up" ... either completing Monday's summative assessment (quiz), completing the T 3.1 guided notes, or working on guided practice for T 3.1.
HW for Wednesday - make sure that you have watched the T 3.1 Lesson video and have completed the guided notes.
Assessment Alert - Our next Unit Assessment is tentatively scheduled for early next week.
HW for Wednesday - make sure that you have watched the T 3.1 Lesson video and have completed the guided notes.
Assessment Alert - Our next Unit Assessment is tentatively scheduled for early next week.
Geometry - Tuesday, September 18
We continued our discussion of T 5 - Translations, looking at the various ways to describe / define a given translation.
HW for Wednesday - Complete the BLUE T4 - Reflections Review and T5 - Translations Review worksheets that were distributed in class today. Answers to both worksheets were provided in class today.
Assessment Alert - We are tentatively scheduled to complete a Target Assessment (quiz) in class this Friday, September 21, covering T1 thru T6. THIS IS A LONG ASSESSMENT ... start preparing well in advance to insure your complete the assessment in a timely fashion.
Geo Con - Tuesday, September 18
We continued to work on the balsa wood project in class today.
No HW was assigned for Wednesday.
Assessment Alert - Our next summative assessment is tentatively scheduled for the end of next week.
No HW was assigned for Wednesday.
Assessment Alert - Our next summative assessment is tentatively scheduled for the end of next week.
Pre-Algebra - Monday, September 17
We used the period to complete a summative assessment (quiz) covering Unit 1 (2nd attempt) and Unit 2 (1st attempt).
HW for Tuesday - Watch the T 3.11 video and complete the guided notes that were distributed in class. Click here for the T 3.1 Lesson Video
Assessment Alert - We will complete a formative assessment (quick quiz / exit slip) nearly everyday in class this week.
HW for Tuesday - Watch the T 3.11 video and complete the guided notes that were distributed in class. Click here for the T 3.1 Lesson Video
Assessment Alert - We will complete a formative assessment (quick quiz / exit slip) nearly everyday in class this week.
Pre-Algebra - Friday, September 14
We spent the period reviewing for Monday's summative assessment (quiz) covering Unit 1 (2nd att) and Unit 2 (1st att).
HW for Monday - Review for the Monday's summative assessment covering Unit 1 (Mental Math) and Unit 2 (Estimation). Complete the GREEN Unit 1 / Unit 2 Review packet that was distributed in class today. Click here for an answer key for this review packet.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a summative assessment (quiz) in class on Monday, September 17, covering Unit 1 (2nd att) and Unit 2 (1st att).
HW for Monday - Review for the Monday's summative assessment covering Unit 1 (Mental Math) and Unit 2 (Estimation). Complete the GREEN Unit 1 / Unit 2 Review packet that was distributed in class today. Click here for an answer key for this review packet.
Assessment Alert - We will complete a summative assessment (quiz) in class on Monday, September 17, covering Unit 1 (2nd att) and Unit 2 (1st att).
Geometry - Friday, September 14
We completed Target Assessment (Quiz) #3 in class today, covering T1 (Basic Terms and Postulates), T2 (Addition Postulates), T3 (Slopes and Equations of Lines) and T4 (Reflections).
No HW for Monday.
Assessment Alert - We are tentatively scheduled to complete Target Assessment #4 in class on Friday, September 21.
No HW for Monday.
Assessment Alert - We are tentatively scheduled to complete Target Assessment #4 in class on Friday, September 21.
Geo Con - Friday, September 14
We continued building the balsa house in class today.
No HW for Monday.
Assessment Alert - We will take a quiz next Thursday covering similarity.
No HW for Monday.
Assessment Alert - We will take a quiz next Thursday covering similarity.
Pre-Algebra - Wednesday, September 12
We started the hour by completing a quick quiz covering T 2.2 - Rounding Decimals. We then took time to watch the tutorial video for Target 2.3 - Adding and Subtracting w/ Rounding. We completed the guided notes for T 2.3 while watching the video. We ended the period working on guided practice for T 2.3.
Lesson Video for T 2.3 - Estimating using Addition and Subtraction
HW for Thursday - Watch the T 2-4 video and complete the guided notes that were distributed in class.
Lesson Video for T 2.4 - Estimating using Multiplication and Division
Assessment Alert - We hope to take our next Unit quiz this Friday, September 14.
Lesson Video for T 2.3 - Estimating using Addition and Subtraction
HW for Thursday - Watch the T 2-4 video and complete the guided notes that were distributed in class.
Lesson Video for T 2.4 - Estimating using Multiplication and Division
Assessment Alert - We hope to take our next Unit quiz this Friday, September 14.
Pre-Algebra - Monday, September 10
We spent the period discussing and reviewing the classification of real numbers ... natural, whole, integers, rationals, and irrationals.
HW for Tuesday - Watch the videos TWO videos for T 2.2 - Rounding Decimals - and complete the guided notes that were distributed in class today.
Click here for T 2.2 Video #1 Click here for T 2.2 Video #2
If you want a review of the diagram Mr. Sondgeroth used in class today to classify real numbers, CLICK HERE.
Assessment Alert - We will take a Unit Assessment in class this Friday, September 10, covering Unit 1 (Mental Math) and Unit 2 (Rounding & Estimating).
HW for Tuesday - Watch the videos TWO videos for T 2.2 - Rounding Decimals - and complete the guided notes that were distributed in class today.
Click here for T 2.2 Video #1 Click here for T 2.2 Video #2
If you want a review of the diagram Mr. Sondgeroth used in class today to classify real numbers, CLICK HERE.
Assessment Alert - We will take a Unit Assessment in class this Friday, September 10, covering Unit 1 (Mental Math) and Unit 2 (Rounding & Estimating).
Geometry - Monday, September 10
We looked at an application of the Pythagorean Theorem, calculating distance between two points on the coordinate plane. We also calculated midpoints for segments in the coordinate plane.
HW for Tuesday - Complete the perpendicular bisector worksheet that was distributed in class today.
Assessment Alert - Our next Target Quiz is scheduled for this Friday, September 14, covering T1 thru T4.
HW for Tuesday - Complete the perpendicular bisector worksheet that was distributed in class today.
Assessment Alert - Our next Target Quiz is scheduled for this Friday, September 14, covering T1 thru T4.
Geo Con - Monday, September 10
We spent both periods discussing ways to prove two triangles similar ... AA~, SSS~, SAS~.
HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 3 of the Similar Triangles packet that was distributed in class today.
Assessment Alert - TBD
HW for Tuesday - Complete pg. 3 of the Similar Triangles packet that was distributed in class today.
Assessment Alert - TBD
Pre-Algebra - Friday, September 7
We completed our Unit 1 Quiz in class today, assessing our ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compare integers. We also did some inequality graphing on a number line.
HW for Monday - Complete the guided notes packet for Target 2.1 - Classifying Numbers. Click here to view the T 2.1 Lesson Video.
Assessment Alert - We will have several formative assessments in class next week, most likely in the form of exit slips / quick quizzes. Our next summative assessment will be sometime during the week of Sept. 17 - 21. On this assessment, we will reassess Unit 1 and asses Unit 2 for the first time.
HW for Monday - Complete the guided notes packet for Target 2.1 - Classifying Numbers. Click here to view the T 2.1 Lesson Video.
Assessment Alert - We will have several formative assessments in class next week, most likely in the form of exit slips / quick quizzes. Our next summative assessment will be sometime during the week of Sept. 17 - 21. On this assessment, we will reassess Unit 1 and asses Unit 2 for the first time.
Geometry - Friday, September 7
We completed Quiz 2 in class today, focusing on T 1 (basic terms and postulates), T 2 (addition postulates) and T 3 (slopes and equations of parallel and perpendicular lines).
HW for Monday - Come to class prepared to discuss the back page of the Pythagorean Theorem packet that Ms. Mendoza discussed in class on Thursday.
Assessment Alert - Be prepared for Target Quiz #3 next Friday, September 14, covering T 1 thru T 4.
HW for Monday - Come to class prepared to discuss the back page of the Pythagorean Theorem packet that Ms. Mendoza discussed in class on Thursday.
Assessment Alert - Be prepared for Target Quiz #3 next Friday, September 14, covering T 1 thru T 4.
Geo Con - Friday, September 7
During Period 1, we finished up our let's Draw packets and our Structure Project reports. Both were due to Mr. Sondgeroth by the end of class today. During Period 2, we reviewed ratios and proportions and introduced the basic concepts of similarity.
HW for Monday - Complete the similarity packet that was distributed in class today.
Assessment Alert - We will have a quiz covering drawing an similarity sometime in class late next week.
HW for Monday - Complete the similarity packet that was distributed in class today.
Assessment Alert - We will have a quiz covering drawing an similarity sometime in class late next week.
Pre-Algebra - Tuesday, September 4
We returned and reviewed the T 1.2 Exit Slips that we completed in class last week. These scores have been posted in Skyward. We then reviewed our notes from T 1.3 - Multiplying and Dividing Integers. We spent the remainder of the period working on guided practice on this topic.
HW for Wednesday - Watch the T 1.4 Video - Integers and Absolute Value and complete the BLUE T 1.4 guided notes sheet that was distributed in class today. Click here for a copy of the T1.4 Guided notes.
Assessment Alert - We will complete Quiz 1 - covering Targets 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 - in class on Friday, September 7.
HW for Wednesday - Watch the T 1.4 Video - Integers and Absolute Value and complete the BLUE T 1.4 guided notes sheet that was distributed in class today. Click here for a copy of the T1.4 Guided notes.
Assessment Alert - We will complete Quiz 1 - covering Targets 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 - in class on Friday, September 7.
Geometry - Tuesday, September 4
We opened the period by returning and reviewing Q1 that was completed in class on Friday, Aug. 31. We finished the period discussion a majority of the T3 worksheet packet that was distributed in class on Friday.
HW for Wednesday - Pages 1 - 4 of the T3 worksheet packet should be complete. Before coming to class tomorrow, please calculate the SLOPE for each problem on pages 5-6.
Assessment Alert - We will complete Target Quiz 2 in class on Friday, September 11. This assessment will cover …
- 2nd attempt - T1 - Basic Terms and Postulates
- 2nd attempt - T2 - Addition Postulates
- 1st attempt - T3 - Slopes and Equations of Lines
HW for Wednesday - Pages 1 - 4 of the T3 worksheet packet should be complete. Before coming to class tomorrow, please calculate the SLOPE for each problem on pages 5-6.
Assessment Alert - We will complete Target Quiz 2 in class on Friday, September 11. This assessment will cover …
- 2nd attempt - T1 - Basic Terms and Postulates
- 2nd attempt - T2 - Addition Postulates
- 1st attempt - T3 - Slopes and Equations of Lines
Geo Con - Tuesday, September 4
We spent the 1st period working to complete our structure projects. We hope to test our projects in class on Wednesday, September 5. We finished the period discussing drawing in construction, focusing on isometric vs orthographic drawings and 1-pt vs 2-pt perspective.
HW for Wednesday -
1) Make sure your structure is prepared for testing. Make sure you have all pre-testing data needed to complete your follow-up paper.
2) YOu should have everything in your drawing packet completed except the 3 pages that refer to 2-pt perspective and/or the "city scape".
Assessment Alert - TBD
HW for Wednesday -
1) Make sure your structure is prepared for testing. Make sure you have all pre-testing data needed to complete your follow-up paper.
2) YOu should have everything in your drawing packet completed except the 3 pages that refer to 2-pt perspective and/or the "city scape".
Assessment Alert - TBD
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