Class Summaries:
RED - red block
classes; BLACK - black block classes;
BLUE -
Short Wednesday - all classes.
This year all Geometry A classes are
BLACK block.
| Date | Description |
| Aug 22nd and 23rd | Back-to-School Days Will be discussing syllabus: class outline, grading, needed supplies... |
| Wed, Aug 24th | First Day of Classes Caching Activity: In table groups |
| Fri, Aug 26th | Complete and Discuss - Getting Ready for Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes - Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Ready Check Then... Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System Problem Set 1: Identifying Properties of Geometric Figures |
| Tues, Aug 30th and Wed, Aug 31st | 5-minute quiz over 1.1.1
Algebra Review Circuit - Solving Equations (One & Two Steps) Polygons Vocabulary Criss Cross |
| Fri, Sept 2nd | Algebra Review
Circuit - Solving Linear Equations (Variable on Both Sides) |
| Mon, Sept 5th | No School - Labor Day |
| Tues, Sept 6th |
Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System Problem Set 2: Constructing Perpendicular Lines - Through a point, perpendicular to a given line -point not on the line (Video) -point on the line (Video) - Perpendicular Bisectors (Video) |
| Wed, Sept 7th | RED BLOCK DAY (no Geometry) - to make up for no school on Sept 5th |
| Fri, Sept 9th | Patty paper - perpendicular lines and perpendicular bisectors 1.1.2 5-minute Quiz - staple to back of notes/assignment for 1.1.2 and turn in when done Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System Problem Set 3: Duplicating Line Segments (Video) May start discussing lesson for next Tuesday |
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Tues, Sept 13th |
No 1.1.3 5-minute
Quiz Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System Problem Set 4: Writing Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines - given an equation of a line and a point - horizontal and vertical equations of lines given a point |
| Wed, Sept 14th and Fri, Sept 16th |
MAA Survey - 10 minutes - optional - do
after the Maze Worksheet if you are interested. Maze worksheet - follow directions on worksheet and given by Mrs. Zubke - USE pencil - HIGHLIGHT path when you are done Quiz over 1.1.4 - Staple to 1.1.4 Notes and turn in when done. Critique the Reasoning Question Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System Problem Set 5: Classifying Shapes on the Coordinate Plane - will have to use distance and slope formulas |
| Tues, Sept 20th | 5-minute quiz over 1.1.5 Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System Problem Set 6: Determining Perimeter and Area of Rectangles and Triangles on the Coordinate Plane - Rectangles - Triangles |
| Wed, Sept 21st | Work on
assignment for Problem Set 6: Determining Perimeter and Area of
Rectangles and Triangles on the Coordinate Plane - Rectangles - Triangles What's going on in this graph? |
| Fri, Sept 23rd | 1)Set 2)Practice distance problems per group/table 3)10-minute quiz over 1.1.6/Critique the Reasoning Question 4) Notes and Assignment over Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System Problem Set 7: Determining Perimeter and Area of Other Polygons on the Coordinate Plane - will be relying on distance formula and area formulas for parallelograms and trapezoids |
| Tues, Sept 27th and Wed, Sept 28th |
1) SET 2) Hand back papers. Check for missing assignments. 3) Topic Assessment - Shape Up! Performance Task Many, many different ways to complete this assessment. Individual. Make it yours. No assistance from the teacher. You can use notes and other resources. |
| Fri, Sept 30th | Bagels Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane Problem Set 1: Geometric Components of Rigid Motions Don't forget to turn in Performance Task and Binder info if you haven't done so already. |
| Tues, Oct 4th | Set and/or Bagels Quiz 1.2.1 Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane Problem Set 2: Translation Functions - doing translations following a function rule - writing a function rule https://vimeo.com/408218822 |
| Wed, Oct 5th | 1) Set and/or Bagels 2) Quiz 1.2.2 3) What's going on with this graph? 4) Math in the newspaper |
| Thur-Fri, Oct 6th and 7th | No School - Teacher Development |
| Mon, Oct 10th | No School - Native American Day |
| Tues, Oct 11th | Math in the
Newspaper (1st half of the period) - we will be doing #1 on the
Newspaper Scavenger Hunt sheet Create a word document - make sure you put your name and period on it. Print off and give to me when you are done. (I would love to see a picture of your job advertisements in your document if you are able to do so. I think your computer can take pictures?) Set break 2nd half of the period: Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane Problem Set 3: Reflection Functions - doing reflections following a function rule - writing a function rule https://vimeo.com/408218915 |
| Wed, Oct 12 | No class - Red Block Wednesday (to make up for missing red block class on Mon, Oct 10th) |
| Fri, Oct 14th | Set/Bagels/??? 1.2.3 Quiz (staple to and turn in with notes/assignment pages) Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane Problem Set 4: Rotation Functions - doing rotations following a function rule - finding centers of rotation https://vimeo.com/408219018 |
| Tues, Oct 18th | Set No 1.2.4 Quiz Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane Transformations on the Coordinate Plane |
| Wed, Oct 19th | Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane Problem Set 5: Reflectional and Rotational Symmetries - Drawing lines of symmetry - Finding rotational symmetries |
| Fri, Oct 21st | 1.2.5 Quiz -
Staple to the front of 1.2.5 Notes/Assignment when done TOPIC 2 RIGID MOTIONS ON A PLANE PERFORMANCE TASK: Icon, Can You? Follow all directions! Last grade of the quarter. |
| Tues, Oct 25th | Study Hall; work on Performance Task (due today); finish up missing work for the quarter (ends on Friday, Oct 27th) |
| Wed, Oct 26th and Fri, Oct 28th | Module 1:
Reasoning with Shapes Topic 3: Congruence Through Transformations Problem Set 1: Conditional Statements and Postulates Three Parts: 1)Writing Conditionals and Identifying a hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional https://youtu.be/ghkaxFk-V4o 2) Segment Addition Postulate 3) Angle Addition Postulate |
| Tues, Nov 1st | 1.3.1 Quiz Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 3: Congruence Through Transformations Problem Set 2: Triangle Congruence Theorems - SSS - SAS - ASA |
| Wed, Nov 2nd | 1.3.2 Quiz Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes Topic 3: Congruence Through Transformations Problem Set 3: Triangle Congruence Problems |
| Fri, Nov 4th | No School - PT Conferences |
| Tues, Nov 8th | 1.3.3.Quiz TOPIC 3: CONGRUENCE THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONS ASSESSMENT - Work with a partner test. Turn in all work for topic 3 with test. |
| Wed, Nov 9th, Fri, Nov 11th and Tues, Nov 15th |
TRIANGLES and other Polygons Module 2: Establishing Proof Topic 1: Composing and Decomposing Shapes Problem Set 5: Making Conjectures About Triangles interior angles, exterior angles, remote interior angles, sum of interior angles, isosceles triangle theorems, exterior angle theorems, side length theorems, midsegments Day 2: 2.1.5 Quiz Worksheet: More Algebra with these types of problems |
| Wed, Nov 16th and Fri, Nov 18th | Module 2: Establishing
Proof Topic 2: Justifying Line and Angle Relationships Problem Set 3: Interior and Exterior Angles of Polygons finding interior angle measures, finding triangles in polygons, using triangles to find interior angle sums of polygons, using formulas to find interior angle sums and number of sides of polygons, exterior angles of polygons, sum of exterior angles of polygons |
| Tues, Nov 22nd | Quick Review over 2.2.3 Quiz 2.2.3 - can work with your table if needed. Then, SLO Question (blue sheet) - can get up to 4 bonus points. Do not talk with your table. Module 2: Establishing Proof Topic 2: Justifying Line and Angle Relationships Problem Set 4: Isosceles and Right Triangles Isosceles triangle properties - specifically perpendicular bisectors, right triangle properties (30-60-90) and (45-45-90) * today - 45-45-90 triangles |
| Wed, Nov 23- Fri, Nov 25th | NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break |
| Tues, Nov 29th |
Module 2: Establishing
Proof Topic 2: Justifying Line and Angle Relationships Problem Set 4: Isosceles and Right Triangles Isosceles triangle properties - specifically perpendicular bisectors, right triangle properties (30-60-90) and (45-45-90) Today - review 45-45-90 - short quiz Then, notes over 30-60-90 triangles |
| Wed, Nov 30th | Zubke Absent
Review 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 rules (put notes on top of puzzle page) then, Special Right Triangles Puzzle |
| Fri, Dec 2nd | End-of-Topic
Assessment Four puzzles/riddles/etc. |
| Tues, Dec 6th | Finish End-of-Topic Assessment |
| Wed, Dec 7th and Fri, Dec 9th |
CIRCLES Module 2: Establishing Proof Topic 1: Composing and Decomposing Shapes Problem Set 1: Identifying Circle Parts center, radius, diameter, arc, minor arc, major arc, semicircle, secant, chord, tangent, point of tangency, central angle, inscribed angle |
| Tues, Dec 13th |
Review 2.1.1
Quiz 2.1.1 Module 2: Establishing Proof Topic 2: Justifying Line and Angle Relationships Problem Set 5: Interior and Exterior Angles of a Circle - measures of central angles - measures of inscribed angles - measures of interior angles formed from intersecting chords - measures of exterior angles formed from two intersecting secants - measures of exterior angles formed from the intersection of a tangent and a secant (or chord). - measures of exterior angles formed from two intersecting tangents (not on note guide - discuss) NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY |
| Wed, Dec 14th |
Module 2: Establishing
Proof Topic 3: Congruence Theorems Problem Set 1: Right Triangle Congruence and Tangent Segments NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY |
| Fri, Dec 16th |
Module 2: Establishing
Proof Topic 3: Using Congruence Theorems Problem Set 3: Chord Relationships NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY |
| Mon, Dec 19th - Tues, Jan 3rd | NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK |
| Wed, Jan 4th | SNOW DAY |
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Fri, Jan 6th Tues, Jan 10th |
Review 2.1.1
Quiz 2.1.1 Module 2: Establishing Proof Topic 2: Justifying Line and Angle Relationships Problem Set 5: Interior and Exterior Angles of a Circle - measures of central angles - measures of inscribed angles - measures of interior angles formed from intersecting chords - measures of exterior angles formed from two intersecting secants - measures of exterior angles formed from the intersection of a tangent and a secant (or chord). - measures of exterior angles formed from two intersecting tangents (not on note guide - discuss) |
| Wed, Jan 11th | 2.2.5 Review 2.2.5 Quiz Module 2: Establishing Proof Topic 3: Using Congruence Theorems Problem Set 3: Chord Relationships - Part 1 - Intersecting Chords Theoreom - Chord/Tangent Angle Theorem - Intersecting Chords Angle Theorem |
| Fri, Jan 13th | 2.3.3 Part I quiz Module 2: Establishing Proof Topic 3: Using Congruence Theorems Problem Set 3: Chord Relationships - Part 2 - 4 Chord Theorems |
| END OF QUARTER TWO/FIRST SEMESTER | |
| Tues, Jan 17th | Go over questions
from 2.3.3.Part II Problems 2.3.3 Part II Quiz Module 2: Establishing Proof Topic 3: Congruence Theorems Problem Set 1: Right Triangle Congruence and Tangent Segments - tangents from a point outside the circle - angle measures of triangles formed by tangents from a point outside a circle |
| Wed, Jan 18th | NO CLASS - RED BLOCK WEDNESDAY |
| Fri, Jan 20th | Finish notes and
problems for 2.3.1 Tangent Segments 2.3.1 Quiz End-of-Topic Practice Problems - help get ready for test next Tuesday. |
| Tues, Jan 24th | End-of-Topic
Assessment:
Angles and Segments within Circles Types of Problems: identifying parts of circles, multiple choice, and a couple problems involving algebra |
| Wed, Jan 25th | Flex Day: missing work, work time, games, ... |
| Fri, Jan 27th and Tues, Jan 31st | Video: A
Mathematical Fable
https://youtu.be/ItiFO5y36kw Module 3: Investigating Proportionality Topic 1: Similarity Problem Set 1: Understanding Scale Factor - Determining Scale Factor - Determining Images Using Graphing - Determining Images Using Coordinate Notation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXwStduNw14 |
| Wed, Feb 1st | 3.1.1
Activity/Quiz: Supersize Me |
| Fri, Feb 3rd | Module 3: Investigating Proportionality Topic 1: Similarity Problem Set 2: Triangle Similarity Theorems - AA Similarity - SSS Similarity - SAS Similarity 3.1.2 Activity/Quiz: The Proof is in the Pudding |
| Tues, Feb 7th | Two Activities: 1) Skill Builder - Scale Factors and Proportions 2) 4x4 Puzzle - Solving Proportions Using Cross Products |
| Wed, Feb 8th | Module 3: Investigating Proportionality Topic 1: Similarity Problem Set 3: Calculating Corresponding Parts of Similar Triangles - Defn: Corresponding Parts - Angle Bisectors (Angle Bisector Theorem) https://tutors.com/lesson/angle-bisector-theorem-definition https://www.brightstorm.com/math/geometry/similarity/angle-bisectors-and-opposite-side-ratios/ - Parallel Sides/Lines (Side Splitter Theorem) https://youtube.com/watch?v=_2Lu0isp41c&feature=shares |
| Fri, Feb 10th |
3.1.3
Actvity/Quiz: The Road Back Home 2nd part of Period: Work time (do you have missing work?) |
| Tues, Feb 14th |
Module 3: Investigating Proportionality Topic 1: Similarity Problem Set 5: Using Geometric Mean |
| Wed, Feb 15th | SNOW DAY |
| Fri, Feb 17th | Quiz on 3.1.5 Module 3: Investigating Proportionality Topic 1: Similarity Problem Set 6: Using Right Triangle Theorems |
| Tues, Feb 21st | No Quiz Module 3: Investigating Proportionality Topic 1: Similarity Problem Set 7: Dividing Segments by Ratios AND Assessment: Performance Task - Monkey Business |
| Fri, Feb 24th | Module 3: Investigating Proportionality Topic 1: Similarity Assessment: Performance Task - Monkey Business |
| Tues, Feb 28th | Formative
Activity: Is There a Name for That? - Activity only. Will use box on back page for short notes after the activity. Module 3: Investigating Proportionality Topic 2: Trigonometry Problem Set 1: Exploring Trigonometric Ratios · Opposite, Adjacent, Hypotenuse · Reference Angle · Using Pythagorean Theorem to find missing sides |
| Wed, Mar 1st | Module 3: Investigating
Proportionality Topic 2: Trigonometry Problem Set 2: Calculating Tangent and Cotangent Ratios · Definition tangent and cotangent · Determining tangent and cotangent ratios |
| Fri, Mar 3rd | Module 3: Investigating
Proportionality Topic 2: Trigonometry Problem Set 3: Determining Unknown Lengths Using Tangent and Cotagent Ratios Problem Set 4: Determining Unknown Angle Measures Using Inverse Tangent |
| Tues, Mar 7th | Tangents and
Cotangents QUIZ Staple 3.2.2, 3.2.3, and 3.2.4 items to the back of the quiz Module 3: Investigating Proportionality Topic 2: Trigonometry Problem Set 5: Calculating Sine and Cosecant Ratios Problem Set 6: Determining Unknown Lengths Using Sine and Cosecant Ratios |
| Wed, Mar 8th | Module 3: Investigating
Proportionality Topic 2: Trigonometry Problem Set 7: Determining Unknown Angle Measures Using Inverse Sine |
| Fri, Mar 10th | Module 3: Investigating
Proportionality Topic 2: Trigonometry Problem Set 7: Determining Unknown Angle Measures Using Inverse Sine Sine and Cosecant Quiz Extra time?? - Work on missing work - this class AND others, read a book, ... |
| Tues, Mar 14th | Module 3: Investigating
Proportionality Topic 2: Trigonometry Problem Set 8: Calculating Cosine and Secant Ratios Problem Set 9: Determining Unknown Lengths Using Cosine and Secant Ratios |
| Wed, Mar 15th | Module 3: Investigating
Proportionality Topic 2: Trigonometry Problem Set 10: Determining Unknown Angle Measures Using Inverse Cosine Cosine/Secant Quiz |
| Fri, Mar 17th | NO SCHOOL |
| Tues, Mar 21st | Problem Set 11: Using all the trig functions to solve problems |
| Fri, Mar 23rd | SOH-CAH-TOA -
Problem Set 11 Quiz Problem Set 12: Using Trigonometry to Solve Story Problems |
| Tues, Mar 28th | Turn in
assignment with 6 story problems from last Friday. Topic Assessment: Miracle on the Hudson (MM) Hint: Look at the task triangle by triangle. |
| Wed, Mar 29th | First part of
period - missing work/corrections - missing work lists - did you finish and turn in the Topic Assessment from yesterday? Last 15-20 minutes - start movie (9:25, 11:05, 1:20) |
| Fri, Apr 1st | SNOW DAY |
| Tues, Apr 4th | Movie "Sully" - where topic assessment from Tuesday came from |
| Wed, Apr 5th | SNOW DAY |
| Apr 6th- 10th | Spring Break |
| Tues, Apr 11th |
Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles and Volume Problem Set 1: Calculating Arc Lengths |
| Wed, Apr 12th |
Quiz: Calculating Arc Length Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions Topic 1: Circles and Volume |
| Fri, Apr 13th |
(Junior Testing in A.M. - 2nd period: 5 students, 4th period: 5 students) Radian and Degree Conversion puzzle for students that are present 6th period - first part of notes 4.1.2 then conversion puzzles |
| Tues, Apr 18th |
Finish 4.1.2 Notes - Calculating Arc Lengths Using Radians Work on and finish Problem Set 2 Quiz: Using Radians to Measure Arcs and Angles |
| Wed, Apr 19th and Fri, Apr 21st |
Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions Topic 1: Circles and Volume Problem Set 3: Calculating Sectors and Segments |
| Tues, Apr 25th |
Quiz: Calculating Sectors and Segments Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions Topic 1: Circles and Volume Problem Set 4: Creating Three-Dimensional Figures |
| Wed, Apr 26th and Fri, Apr 28th |
Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles and Volume Problem Set 5: Calculating and Using Volume |
| Tues, May 2nd |
4.1.5 Quiz SLO Quiz |
| Wed, May 3rd and Fri, May 5th |
Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles and Volume Problem Set 6: Determining Surface Area |
| Tues, May 9th |
Go over last answers in the packet. 4.1.6 Quiz Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions Topic 1: Circles and Volume Assessment: Snack Attack (change $0.02 to $0.0002 on back page) |
| Wed, May 10th |
Module 5: Making Informed Decisions Topic 1: Independence and Conditional Probability Problem Set 1: Modeling Probability Assignment: Problem Set 1 in packet. pp 205-215 Probs 1-32 |
| Fri, May 12th | |
| Tues, May 16th |
Go over probs 1-32 Quiz on sample spaces, prob models, ... (anything from 1-32) Finish 5.1.1 - Fundamental Counting Principle Assignment: Finish Problem Set 1. pp 216-217 Probs 33-40 |
| Wed, May 17th |
Go over 5.1.1 Problems - pp 216-217 Probs 33-40 Quiz over 5.1.1 - Fundamental Counting Principle (staple to front of 5.1.1 notes when you turn in) |
| Fri, May 19th |
Module 5: Making Informed Decisions Topic 1: Independence and Conditional Probability Problem Set 2: Calculating Conditional Probability Assignment: pp 218-219 Problems 1-15 |
| Tues, May 23rd |
Module 5: Making Informed Decisions Topic 1: Independence and Conditional Probability Problem Set 3: Calculating Probabilities of Independent Events with "And" Problem Set 4: Calculating Probabilities of Dependent Events with "And" Assignment: pp 220-223 Problems 1-6 and pp 224-226 Problems 1-6 |
| Wed, May 24th |
Geometry A - Wheel of Fortune Activity
SEM TEST DAY 1:
PERIOD 2: 10:00 – 11:08 LUNCH: 12:31 – 1:11 PERIOD 6: 1:16 – 2:25 |
| Thur, May 25th |
SEM TEST DAY 2: PERIOD 3: 9:35 – 10:45
PERIOD 5A: 10:55 – 12:05 LUNCH: 12:05 -
PERIOD 5B: 11:35 – 12:45 LUNCH: 10:50 – 11:30
PERIOD 7: 12:55 – 2:05 MAKE UP SESSION 1: 2:15 – 3:25 |
| Fri, May 26th |
MAKE UP SESSION 2: 8:15 – 9:25 MAKE UP SESSION 3: 9:35 – 10:45 MAKE UP SESSION 4: 10:55 – 12:00
LUNCH: Grab and Go Available |