Week of September 29

Algebra 2H
After going over the hw problems on equations of a line, we went over a problem involving perpendicular line equations. We then graphed our perpendicular lines on the graphing calculators. (At least, most of us did!)
HW pages 153-154 # 38,43,38,54,56, and 60.
EC problem....#62.

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
After reviewing the constructions for angle bisector and perpendicular bisector, we went over the new lesson on the distance formula.
HW page 56 # 2-12 evens.
EC problem....On graph paper, draw a triangle with vertex points at A(-3,2),B (5,4) and C(0,-2). Which side is the longest?

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
After going over hw problems involving slope, we went over Section 3.3 on Equations of a Line. We went over the slope-intercept form (y=mx+b) and the point slope form.
HW pages 152-153 # 12,17,24,27, and 37 (pd 1 only)
# 12,17,24,30, and 36 (pd 2 only)

EC problem---page 158 # 58

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
Today, we went over constructions using the compass and straightedge.
First, we constructed the perpendicular bisector of a segment. Next, we constructed a perpendicular line from a point on a line segment. Then, we constructed the perpendicular from a point not on the line sement. Finally, we constructed the angle bisector of a given angle.
No hw tonight.

EC problem....With your protractor, draw an angle of 130º. Using your compass, bisect this angle. Check to make sure each bisected angle = 65º.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2
We finished the section on parallel and perpendicular lines. Parallel lines have the same slope, and perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other. We also went over graphs of real life situations.
HW pages 141-143 # 22,24,26,30,32,34,38,40, and 43.
EC problem...page 145 #50

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
After going over the hw worksheet, we had a quiz on Pairs of Angles. At the end of class, I demonstrated how to find the midpoint of a segment using a compass and straightedge.
No HW tonight!

EC Draw a segment on your paper of 3.5 inches. Label your segment XY. Using a compass and straightedge, find the midpoint of segment XY.

Algebra 2 H Pds 1,2

In the short period of time we had, we went over a few hw problems, and then learned about the slope (rise/run) of a line. We also went over the formula for the slope.
HW pages 140-142 # 2-20 evens.
EC problem...page 142 # 30 (easy one!)

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
We finished going over the lesson on Pairs of Angles (vertical, complementary, and supplementary).
HW Finish the worksheet started in class. There will be a short quiz tomorrow.
Also, BRING YOUR COMPASSES TO CLASS!!! We will hopefully be learning how to locate the midpoint of a line segment using the compass and straightedge.

EC question. Make up your own diagram problem involving vertical angles. Solve it.

Week of September 22

Algebra 2H pds 1,2

We started Chapter 3 today. The first lesson was on graphing linear equations with the intercept method. We also went over horizontal and vertical line graphing.
HW pages 128-130 # 3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31, and 41

EC problem....Page 130 #44

Geometry H pds 3,5,6

After going over the first quiz, we finished lesson 1.6- We went over what you can assume when looking at a diagram in geometry class.
HW Worksheet 1.6 Do ALL problems...this will be collected and graded tomorrow!

EC problem....Can vertical angles be adjacent? Why or why not? Answer in at least two full sentences.

Algebra 2 H pds1,2

Today was the quiz on Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities. Hope you all did well!
EC puzzle on absolute value was given out after the quiz. If done perfectly, it will count as 2 hw assignments!
You no longer have to bring your textbooks to class since we have a class set in our room. Please leave them at home in a safe place!
Another EC for my blogger fans---Write the inequality -8< x < 8 as a single inequality involving absolute value. This problem is on page 111 # 46.

Geometry H pds 3,5,6

Today, we went over the four pairs of angles that you must learn for this class. They are vertical angles, adjacent angles, complementary angles, and supplementary angles.
HW Worksheet Do ALL problems.
We now have a class set of books-this means you may leave your books in a safe place at home from now on!

EC problem... Two lines intersect and form vertical angles. If one of the vertical angles is 5x-18 and the other vertical angle is 3x+ 20, what is x, and what is the measure of each angle?

Algebra 2 H pds 1,2
Welcome to our new students!
Tomorrow is our second quiz-on Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities.
HW Do the Practice Test handed out at the end of today's class.
NO EC tonight due to the quiz....

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
Today was our first quiz. Bring your books to class tomorrow.
EC worksheet given out in today's class. Pd 5 will get this tomorrow.

Algebra 2 H pds 1,2

Our next quiz is on Friday. It will be on absolute equations and inequalities.
Today, we covered absolute inequalities in more depth.
HW page 111#26, 28,30, 34, 36 (I think)

EC problem....# 42

Geometry H pds 3,4,6

Tomorrow is our first quiz. Be prepared by going over all of the vocabulary and algebra type problems in these lessons (1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and part of 1.6). Since only one person stayed after school for tutoring, I will assume that ALL of you are prepared for the quiz!
Bring protractors, binders, and compasses to class tomorrow!

EC What angle do the hands of the clock make at 4:oo pm?

Algebra 2 H pds 1,2

We learned how to solve inequalities with absolute value during class today. We used a method of solving that will be utilized in calculus problems.
HW page 111 # 16,20,24,25, and 26.

EC problem....Solve # 34 (Remeber to switch the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number)
#34 Abs (3- 3/4 x) > 9

Geometry H pds 3,5,6

We started our review for Thursday's quiz. Since this is the first quiz, it is extremely important that you do your best. It will be the main way I will be determining your grade for the first report card.
HW pages 71-73 # 1-9 all, # 23-30 all, and # 32.

EC problem...Estimate the angle formed by the hands of a clock at 5:00 pm. Explain how you got your answer in at least one sentence.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15th

Algebra 2H pds 1,2

Today, we learned how to solve equations with absolute value. Examples were done as class notes.
HW pages 104-105 # 2,5,8,13,23,25,29,34,42, and 45.

EC problem....page 105 # 44

Geometry H pds 3,5,6

Today, we learned about angles, and how to measure them with a protractor.
We also went over the Angle Addition Postulate.
Quiz will be on Wednesday.

HW Worksheet --Do BOTH sides of this worksheet!

EC problem....If the measure of angle BAC + measure of angle CAD = measure of angle BAD, and angle BAC = 3x+8 and angle CAD = 2x -13, and angle BAD = 120º, find x and angles BAC and CAD.

Algebra 2H pds 1,2

Today was the quiz on Chapter One. Hope you did well!
BRING YOUR BOOKS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!!

EC problem...Find the next 2 terms in the sequence 4,8,___,____ if the sequence is arithmetic.
Find the next 2 terms in the sequence 4,8,___,____ if the sequence is geometric.


Geometry Honors pds 3,5,6

We learned about the midpoint of a segment and the segment bisectors today.
You will need to bring your protractors to class on Monday. Also, bring your books as well.

HW Worksheet Practice 1.5 # 1-15 all
EC Problem....Draw 2 intersecting segments AC and BE with the intersection point midpoint D.
If ED = x+4 and DB = 3x-8, find ED, DB, and EB.

Have a great weekend!

Algebra 2 Honors pds 1,2
Tomorrow is our first and only quiz on Chapter One. If you go over the problems from the practice quiz, you should do fine.
HS Be prepared for the quiz tomorrow!

EC problem....Suppose you own an antique picture that triples in value every 3 years. If you bought the picture for $300 in 1995, how much will the picture be worth in 2010 (15 years later)?


Geometry Honors pds 3,5,6

After going over hw problems, I collected the hw papers for lesson 1.4. Next we started Lesson 1.5 on Measuring Segments. You need to understand the concepts of absolute value and equation solving to do well on this lesson. We went over the Ruler Postulate (P1.5), as well as the Segment Addition Postulate (P1.6).
HW page 33 # 1-11 all

EC problem....Draw a line with three collinear points J, K, and L in that order from left to right.
If JK = 5x-8, and KL = 7x+24 and JL = 128, find the value of x and JK and KL.

Algebra 2 H pds 1,2
We finished the review of Chapter One in class today. You are responsible for understanding # 1-100 on the Review Sheet.
HW Chapter One Test A # 1-22 all.

EC problem....Write the first twelve terms in the Fibonacci sequence. Which terms are divisible by 3?
Another EC...Look up the mathematician Fibonacci on the internet. Write a few sentences about his life.

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
We finished Lesson 1.4 in class today. This lesson is on segments, rays, parallel and skew lines, and parallel planes. We went over problems from page 25 during class.
HW Worksheet 1.4--Do ALL problems.

EC problem....Draw a line. Label points A, B, C, and D in order from left to right on your line.
a) Name the ray opposite to ray CA.
b) Are rays BA and BD opposite rays? Why or why not?
c) Are rays CB and BC opposite rays? Why or why not?
d) Name the ray that is the same ray as ray CB.

Algebra 2 H pds 1,2
By now, everyone should have textbooks. Please bring these to class tomorrow.
First quiz is on Friday...
HW Finish # 82-100 on the review worksheet.
EC Find the next 2 terms in the sequence 1,8,27,64,___, ____
3,5,9,17,33,____,____

Geometry H pds 3,5,6
After taking hw questions, I collected the hw papers.
We started lesson 1.4-this is on Segments, Rays,Opposite Rays, and Parallel and Skew Lines.
HW page 25 # 1-9 all
EC problem page 26 # 24

Week of September 8th

Algebra 2 Honors pds 1,2

After I checked your binders, we went over the hw, and then reviewed the properties of real numbers from algebra one. These include commutative, associative, identity elements, and inverse properties.

HW worksheet # 71-82 all

We will be finishing the worksheet tomorrow and receive textbooks.

First Quiz will be on Thursday or Friday of this week.



EC problem....A perfect number is a whole number that is equal to the sum of all its divisors, except itself. The first perfect number is 6 because 6= 1+2+3. The next perfect number is between 20 and 30. Find it.

Geometry Honors pds 3,5,6

We finished lesson 1.3 in class. This lesson is on points, lines, and planes. We went over the first four postulates about points, lines, and planes. These are on pages 18 and 19 of your textbook. These should be memorized.
We also used our compasses and straightedges to construct a regular hexagon. This is a hexagon in which all sides and angles are equal.

HW Worksheet on Lesson 1.3---Do ALL problems..
EC a) On the back of your worksheet, construct a regular hexagon.
b) Draw another circle. Make the 6 points once again, but connect alternate points to form a triangle. What kind of triangle have you drawn?

Algebra 2 Honors pds 1,2
We are continuing our review of Algebra One material. We covered the definitions for integers, rational and irrational number, inequalities, and prime numbers. In pd 2, we graphed inequalities on a number line as well using parentheses and brackets.
HW Worksheet # 37, # 61-74 all Also, binders will be checked.

EC problem....Simplify 2856/4914 by using the prime factoring method.

Geometry Honors pds 3,5,6
Classes received textbooks today. Since these are brand new, students should cover them. You may be charged a fine if the book is returned in poor condition.
We went over the undefined terms point, line, and plane, as well as the defined terms space, collinear and non-collinear points. These are in your textbook in lesson 1.3.
HW Bring your binders with dividers for cw, hw, quizzes, and extra credit work for Monday. Also, bring your compass, ruler, and protractor to class.

EC problem....Draw Plane M. Draw line AB and line CD intersecting at point E in your plane.
Name 2 different sets of collinear points in your picture.

Algebra 2 Honors pds 1,2
After reviewing yesterday's lesson on the sum of consecutvie numbers, we started our review of algebra one material. Topics we went over include vocabulary, order of operations, exponents, and set notation symbols.
HW pd 1 worksheet # 25-32 all, 38-40 all, and 45-52 all

EC problem..Let A = (0,2,4,6) and B=(1,2,3,4,5) and C= (1,3,5,7)
Find a) B U C.
b) B intersection with A.
c) (A U C) intersection with B

Geometry Honors pds 3,5,6
We went over the worksheet from yesterday's class. Vocabulary we learned today include: conjecture, inductive reasoning, and counterexample. You are responsible for knowing these terms.
We went over problems that use conjectures and counterexamples.
No HW tonight other than NOT to forget what we learned in class today!

EC problem...Make a table and use inductive reasoning to form a conjecture about the sum of the first 30 positive even numbers.

September Posts

Pds 1,2 Honors Algebra Two
Today, we went over the rules, requirements, and syllabus for this semester. We also learned that the mathematician Karl Gauss was a smart thinker! He figured out how to add the first 100 whole numbers in a few moments.
HW Bring in the syllabus with your parent's signature to tomorrow's class.
EC problem----Find the sum of the first 200 whole numbers. Show your work...

Pds 3,5,6 Honors Geometry
We went over the rules, requirements, and syllabus for this semester. By Monday, you will need to have a compass, ruler, and protractor. Also, a binder for this class is required.
We went over the basic terms used in geometry, and then started problems involving patterns.
HW Bring in the syllabus with your parent's signature to tomorrow's class.

EC problem....Find the next two numbers in these sequences
1,4,9,16, _____, ______

1,1,2,3,5,8,13,_____,_____