The Final Week Before Holiday Break!

This week we are doing the following things in Algebra:

1. Monday - Test Review
2. Tuesday - Test Corrections for a higher grade, TTM, Binder prep
3. Wednesday - Binder Check, TTM
4. Thursday - TTM

Three grades are possible this week; 3 As or less.

This week in Geometry, we are doing the following: 

1. Monday - Work on Map Project, Padlet, TTM
2. Tuesday - Turn in Map Project, Padlet, TTM
3. Wednesday - Padlet and TTM

Three grades are possible this week; 3 As or less.

This Week in Math Class!

In Algebra, we are preparing for our Chapter 3 Assessment. Here are some notes and homework assignments:







In Geometry, we are reviewing slope of parallel and perpendicular lines. Here are some notes:





Here is an excellent quiz question for Thursday:

Remember the questions were: 1) Draw a sketch. 2) Label your sketch. 3) List some skew segments. 4) List some parallel faces.

Here is another quiz question. What is the relationship between angle 2 and angle 4? What is the relationship between angle 2 and angle 8?

Day One of Algebra Ch 3 Test Review

Day One: Single Step Linear Equations (Adding and Multiplication)



Here are the basics of addition of linear equations. This works for all real numbers c and d. The assigned problems are added review, pg. 148 #26 - 31.



Here are the basics of multiplication of linear equations. This works for all real numbers a, b, c and d. The review problems assigned are added review, pg. 153 #23 - 28.

Formulas in Algebra!

In Geometry This Week and The Next!

We are talking about Chapter 3: Parallel Lines and Transversals. Students will be applying Geogebra.org to assist them in learning the theorems and postulates in the chapter. Your vocabulary words will be listed in class for you to do a padlet on them.

We have already discussed parallel lines associated with theroems:
CAP - correspondong angle postulate      (congruent)
CIA - consecutive interior angle     (supplementary)
AIA - alternate interior angle     (congruent)
AEA - alternate exterior angle     (congruent)
PT -  perpendicular theorem      (congruent right angles)

There is a new project, which is due December 20, called Area Map. Using information from your local hangout or home, students will create a detailed map with a legend and landmarks of their area. Students will incorporate parallel lines and transversals within their project.

This Week and The Next in Algebra Class!

Students will be understanding how to setup and solve word problems involving consecutive odd or evens numbers.

We discussed what even, odd, and consecutive means?

Even numbers are integers that are divisible by 2. For instance, 0 is even because 0 = 2 (0). 100 is even because 100 = 2 (50).

Odd numbers are integers that are not divisible by 2. For instance, 3 is odd because 3 = 1+ 2(1). 17 is odd because 17 = 1 + 2(8).

Consecutive means terms, numbers, event that follow in sequential order. For instance, 2, 4, and 6 are consecutive even numbers. For instance, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are consecutive numbers.

For instance, two consecutive even numbers add up to 82. What are the numbers?

Next week we will start talking about formulas and their applications.

Senior Sweats!

It will say EST. 98 99 or 00



It will all be one color on the back.

Algebra This Short Week!

Here is a video to help refresh our memory!



Our test is on December 8, 2016.

Geometry Test this Week in Chapter 2!

Review for Chapter 2 Test

2.1: Inductive Reasoning

2.2: If and Then Statements

2.3: Deductive Reasoning

2.6: Verifying Angle Relationships

Vocabulary

2.1

You are given a statement. Determine if the conjecture is true or false; if false, provide a counterexample.

1. G: A, B and C are not colinear. C: B is the midpoint of AC.
2. G: X, Y, Z and A are the only vertices of a polygon. C: The polygon has four sides.
3. G: Angle 1 and angle 2 form a linear pair. C: <1 180="" degrees.="" font="">

2.2

Translate the following into if - then form.

     4. The intersection of two planes is a line.

     5. Clintondale High School has a principal named Mrs. Cargill.

     6. Rick Synder is the governor of Michigan.

Rewrite each aforementioned sentence into the specified conditional statement.

    7. (Contrapositive) ___________________________________________________________________________

    8. (Inverse) ___________________________________________________________________________

    9. (Converse)

___________________________________________________________________________

2.3

Use the Law of Detachment to determine if the statements are valid,invalid or fill in the blank to make valid.

     10. If a person is a celebrity, then that person is famous.

          Justin Bieber is a celebrity. Justin Escalante is famous.

    11. If a car has gas in the tank, then that car will emit carbon emissions.

         A Volkswagon has gas in the tank. The Volkswagon will emit carbon emissions.

    12. If the president of the neighborhood association is a veteran, then that person can go to the      VA hospital for treatment. President Scarsdale of Pickney Neighborhood served in Iraq. ______________________________________________________________________________

Use the Law of Syllogism to determine if the statements are invalid or fill in the blank to make valid.

    13. The sun is a star. Stars are in constant motion. ______________________________________________________________________________

    14. The principal of CMS is Ira Hamden. The vice principal of CMS is Tim Baldwin. ______________________________________________________________________________

    15. Cops were academy trainees. Trainees had to endure physical endurance. ______________________________________________________________________________

    16. “Supermoon” was a spectacular event. Spectacular events are apart of recorded history. ______________________________________________________________________________

    17. CHS has many organizations for students. There are many organizations is public schools. ______________________________________________________________________________

2.6

For each statement, it is always true, sometimes true, or never true.

18. Two angles that are congruent are ________ complementary to the same angle.

19. Two angles that are vertical are _________ nonadjacent.

20. Two angles that form a right angle are __________ complementary.

21. Vertical angles are ________ supplementary.

22. Angles with a common side and a common vertex __________ form a linear pair.

*Looking at the above picture, if angle one equals angle two, what can you say about the sum of angle two and angle three?

Algebra Extra Credit due on Friday!

Here is an Algebra type problem. Use your knowledge of constructing statements into linear equations to help you.

This Week in Algebra! This Week in Geometry!

In ALGEBRA, the day after Election Day, we will be going over Double Step Linear Equations. Here is a video about solving Double Step Linear Equations:



Later I will post some pictures of work we are doing.

In GEOMETRY, the day after Election Day, we will finish solving the Murder Mystery after reviewing Law of Syllogism and continue discussion of Angle Relationships, using Geogebra.

In Algebra .. & In Geometry ...

The vocabulary words for Algebra are:

Term     Opposite     Subtraction     Integer     Division     Linear Equation
Linear Inequality     Multiplication     Addition    

We put them in a padlet.

Tomorrow, we will cover Multiplication (and Division) with Linear Equations. YouTube it.

The vocabulary words for Geometry are:

Conclusion     Conditional     Contrapositive     Counterexample     Deductive     Hypothesis
Inductive     Inverse     Law of Detachment     Law of Syllogism    Negation

We will put them in a padlet.

Geometry, we are converting statements into If/Then statements; we will locate the hypothesis and conclusion of each conditional statement. Each conditional statement can be expressed as the converse, inverse and contrapositive. YouTube it.

The Week Before Halloween, and All Through The Classroom ...

During the week of October 24 thru 28, our normal routine continues. CEC Journal 4 returns - SAT preparation.

In Algebra, we are beginning Chapter 3 - Solving Linear Equations. Here are some videos on what we will be covering:





In Geometry, we are retesting on Monday concerning Chapter 1. Starting Tuesday, we will start Logical Reasoning and the Comic Project - Chapter 2. We will not cover in-depth proof writing. Each student will need to bring in a comic by Wednesday.

Review Problems for Algebra Test Part One

These are problems we did in class. Try them again. Each red section has an example we worked out.You will see similar problems on the test.

The Next Two Weeks in Math Class

In Algebra, we are starting to review for the Chapter 1 exam; there will be 20 questions. Here are the important topics:

• Describing graphs; coordinate plane
• Translating stories into graphs
• Translating algebraic expressions into English
• Translating English mathematical statements into algebraic expressions
• Order of Operations
• Algebraic Expressions
• Real Number Properties
• The Distributive Property
• Vocabulary Words

In Geometry, we are starting to review for the Chapter 1 exam; there will be 20 questions. Here are the important topics:

• Vocabulary Words
• Coordinate Plane
• Points, Lines, and Planes
• Measuring Segments
• Measuring Midpoints of Segments
• Angle Explorations
• Angle Relationships

We will spend Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday reviewing for the exam. You will get a review sheet on Monday.

HW in Geometry

There are many applications to AAP (Angle Addition Postulate). One is peripheral vision. Here is a video on peripheral vision:



I will be asking you questions in class. Think about how is this related to AAP.


Here is an image to think about. What is the value of angle AFB and CFD?

This Week (September 26 - 30) in Geometry Class!

This week, we will be covering Midpoints in Segments, Exploring Angles, and more TTM.

There are two types of midpoint formulas: one is for a number line and the other is for the coordinate plane.



There are also many types of angles to be explored:

This Week (September 26 - 30) in Algebra Class!

This week, we will be covering 'Four Sisters', Order of Operations, Evaluating Expressions, and doing more TTM work. 'Four Sisters' involves a race between four siblings.

Here is a video on Order of Operations:


Here is a video on Evaluating Expressions:

This Week in Algebra!

In Algebra, we are reviewing graphs: step graphs and multi-line graphs. We are also talking about algebraic expressions. Here are some sample problems similar to the quiz questions:

Later, we will tackle Order of Operations.

This Week in Geometry!

This week we are talking about Measuring Distance: on a number line or using Pythagorean Theorem in a coordinate plane or using the Distance Formula in a coordinate plane.

Here is an in-class example of Pythagorean Thm applied to the coordinate plane.

Here is an in-class example of the Distance Formula on the coordinate plane.

Later this week, we will be doing Midpoint of Segments: algebraically and with a compass.

It's A Brand New Year!

I will be weekly posting information about Algebra Class and Geometry Class on this blog for 2016-2017 school year.

Algebra Class: Last week and this week we are talking about graphs: distance vs. time, temperature vs. time, speed vs. time, etc.

Here are some notes from the last few days:

Geometry Class: Last week and this week we are talking about the coordinate plane and points, lines and planes.

Here are some notes from the last few days:

Remember the coordinate plane. Where are the quadrants? Which is the x and y axis? Define a point in each quadrant.

Remember about points, lines, and planes. Can you identify them based on the labels? Can you draw a figure?

Remember about parallel and skew.

Notes for Honors Geometry ...

Today, we reviewed Similarity of Polygons. We also reviewed Right Triangles. Here is a mixed matched review of the assessment from last week.

Notes in Honors Geometry for Area of Shapes ...

Here is the homework problem for this evening.

Honors Geometry Notes

Yesterday, we covered Special Segments in Triangles. If you know the definitions of this vocabulary words, you will know how to implement them in a problem.



Today, we covered shapes and their properties. A homework review sheet was given. You will have to get it in class tomorrow.

Next Week is Review Week for Finals ...

On Monday, we will be reviewing Linear Equations in Algebra.

• Solving one step equations.
• Solving two step equations.
• Solving multi step equations.
• Solving with variables on both sides.

In Honors Geometry, we will be reviewing Special Segments in Triangles.

• Medians
• Angle Bisectors
• Perpendicular Bisectors
• Altitudes
• Orthocenter, Centroid, Incenter, Circumcenter

Review for the Algebra Assessment on Thursday ...

Here are some sample problems from today. The assessment will have the same problem type.