Geometry A
 2023-2024

"There is a difference between not knowing
and not knowing YET." 
 
                                                                         
Sheila Tobias

  In this classroom, we believe in the power of YET


Date Description
Fri, May 17th  
Thur, May 16th  
Wed, May 15th  
Mon/Tues, May 13th/14th  
Thur/Fri, May 9th/10th  
Wed, May 8th  
Mon/Tues, May 6th/7th Module 3: Investigating Proportionality
Topic 1: Similarity
Assessment: Performance Task - Monkey Business
Thur/Fri, May 2nd/3rd No Quiz

Module 3: Investigating Proportionality
Topic 1: Similarity
Problem Set 7: Dividing Segments by Ratios AND
Assessment: Performance Task - Monkey Business
Wed, May 1st Quiz on 3.1.5

Module 3: Investigating Proportionality
Topic 1: Similarity
Problem Set 6: Using Right Triangle Theorems
Mon/Tues, Apr 29th/30th Module 3: Investigating Proportionality
Topic 1: Similarity
Problem Set 5: Using Geometric Mean
Thur/Fri, Apr 25th-26th Proportion Quiz
Module 3: Investigating Proportionality
Topic 1: Similarity
Problem Set 3: Calculating Corresponding Parts of Similar Triangles
     - Defn: Corresponding Parts
                 
https://tutors.com/lesson/angle-bisector-theorem-definition
     - Angle Bisectors (Angle Bisector Theorem)     
                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctwtS99XFZw
                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOlDloze-6s
     - Parallel Sides/Lines (Side Splitter Theorem)
                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Lu0isp41c
Wed, Apr 24th 3.1.2.Quiz
Proportion Practice (Puzzle and WS)
Mon/Tues, Apr 22nd/23rd 3.1.1 Quiz - Staple to 3.1.1 Extension Assignment and turn in
3.1.2 Triangle Similarity Theorems
Thur/Fri, Apr 18th/19th 3.1.1 Extension - More on Similarity
Mon/Tues, Apr 15th/16th

Wed, Apr 17th
Smarter Balanced Testing - Juniors
Activities for non-Juniors:

How Tall is LeBron James? (Mon/Tues) - don't do 9-12

Supersize Me! (Wed)

1st period - Juniors to Honomichl's Room - rest stay here
3rd/4th period - Juniors stay here; Rest to ??? - pick up activity before you go
Thur/Fri, Apr 11th/12th 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
Wed, Apr 10th Simplifying Fractions Practice 
(Important Skill for Proportional Reasoning)
Mon/Tues, Apr 8th/9th 4.2 Performance Task
Thur/Fri, Apr 4th-5th 4.2 Review
Wed, Apr 3rd Survey
4.2.3 Quiz
Tues, Apr 2nd Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 2: Three-Dimensional Figures
3: Determining Surface Area
Assign: pp 191-193 problems 1-16
Fri, Mar 29-Mon, Apr 1st NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
Thur, Mar 28th Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 2: Three-Dimensional Figures
3: Determining Surface Area
Assign: pp 191-193 problems 1-16
Wed, Mar 27th 4.2.2 Quiz
Mon/Tues, Mar 25th/26th SNOW DAYS
Thur/Fri, Mar 21st/22nd Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 2: Three-Dimensional Figures
2: Calculating and Using Volumes
Assign: pp 187-189 problems 1-24
Wed, Mar 20th 4.2.1 Quiz - Identifying Three-Dimensional Shapes
(Highlight the base(s) and Name the Objects)

Then, Rounding Review/Practice

Mon/Tues, Mar 18th/19th Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 2: Three-Dimensional Figures
1: Creating Three-Dimensional Figures
Assign: pp 182-186 problems 1-30
Thur/Fri, Mar 11th/15th 4.1 Test
Wed, Mar 13th Quiz: Determining Surface Area and Volumes of Spheres
4.1 Test Review (is your formula sheet complete?)
Mon/Tues, Mar 11th/12th Quiz: Calculating Areas of Sectors and Segments
Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles
4: Determining Surface Area and Volumes of Spheres
Thur/Fri, Mar 7th/8th Quiz: Using Radians to Measure Arcs and Angles
Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles
3: Calculating Areas of Sectors and Segments
Assignment: pp 178-181 Problems 1-29
Wed, Mar 6th Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles
Radian and Degree Conversion puzzles (Maze and Tarsia puzzle)
Mon/Tues, Mar 4th/5th FIRST - MAKE A FORMULA SHEET!!!
Quiz: Calculating Arc Length

Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles

2: Using Radians to Measure Arcs and Angles
Assignment: pp 175-177 problems 1-24
Thur, Feb 29th/Fri, Mar 1st Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles

1. Calculating Arc Length
Assignment: pp 173-175 problems 1-22
Wed, Feb 28th 4.1.P Quiz
Start 4.1.1 Calculating Arc Length
Mon/Tues, Feb 26th/27th Go over assignment - 4.1.P
Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles

P. Area and Circumference of Circles (Real-Life)
Thur/Fri, Feb 22nd/23rd 15 mins - finish Wednesday's test (if needed), then
Module 4: Connecting Geometric and Algebraic Descriptions
Topic 1: Circles

P. Area and Circumference of Circles
Wed, Feb 21st End-of-Topic Assessment:  Angles and Segments within Circles
Types of Problems: identifying parts of circles, multiple choice, and a couple problems involving algebra
Tues, Feb 20th 2.3.1 Quiz

End-of-Topic Practice Problems - help get ready for test tomorrow
Mon, Feb 21st NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
Thur/Fri, Feb 15th/16th Module 2: Establishing Proof 
Topic 3: Congruence Theorems
Problem Set 1: Tangent Segments
     - tangents from a point outside the circle
     - angle measures of triangles formed by tangents from a point outside a circle
Assignment: Worksheet
Wed, Feb 14th Go over questions from 2.3.3.Part 2 Problems
2.3.3 Part 2 Quiz
Mon/Tues, Feb 12/13 Go over any questions from 2.3.3. Part I Assignment,
then 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
Assignment: WS
Thur/Fri, Feb 8th/9th 2.2.5 Review (Summary Sheet on Canvas)
2.2.5 Quiz (Partner)
Module 2: Establishing Proof
Topic 3: Using Congruence Theorems
Problem Set 3: Chord Relationships - Part 1
     - Intersecting Chords Theoreom (new)
     - Chord/Tangent Angle Theorem (review)
     - Intersecting Chords Angle Theorem (review)
Assignment: WS
(If time, keep working on Bonus problems on the back of yesterday's worksheet)
Wed, Feb 7th Go over what materials students should have done in this Module so far. Then,
2.2.5 More Problems - Including Algebra
  (Friday with 4th period)
Mon/Tues, Feb 5th/6th 2.2.5 Problems
Thur/Fri, Feb 1st/2nd Module 2: Establishing Proof
Topic 2: Justifying Line and Angle Relationships
Problem Set 5: Interior and Exterior Angles of a Circle
           (Discovery lesson)
     - 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)
Assignment: pp 101-103 problems 1-18
Wed, Jan 31st 2.1.1 Review - Videos?
2.1.1 Quiz - only two students per table (Wednesday)
Mon/Tues, Jan 29th/30th Start Module 2: Selected Lessons on 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
Assignment: pp 69-72 problems 1-28
Thur/Fri, Jan 25th/26th Final Activity: Building a City
Follow directions carefully.  This is an individual activity. 
Staple the directions for this activity and the three Doodle notes for this section to the front of your city.

Don't forget - Task Cards due by Friday
Wed, Jan 24th If missing Parallel and Perpendicular Slope Relationships
 -get them in this period!!! 


Everyone else...
Finish Task Cards, then
Battery Drain Activity - Link in Canvas (go to file and make a copy before you start).  This is not graded.  If you have work for other classes to work on, you can. 
Mon/Tues, Jan 22-23 Finish Task Cards
(Humanity Launch may affect Monday's classes)
Thur/Fri, Jan 18-19

- Review Doodle (30 mins)
- Workbook pp 88-90 problems 1-16 (30 mins)

- Applications - Parallel Lines and Transversals TASK CARDS (Rest of the Period - will finish next week)

Wed, Jan 17th Properties - Parallel Lines and Transversals (Doodle)
Tues, Jan 16th
(7 period day)

Context Module Sub Header
Identification of Special Angle Pairs (Doodle)
Activity: Parallel Lines and Transversals
Mon, Jan 15th NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
Thur/Fri, Jan 11-12 Go over Parallel and Perpendicular Review from Tuesday first.
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines (Slope Relationships)
* can be completed outside of class, if needed, using noteguide and videos. 
Assignment: second page of noteguide (front and back) - Review Questions
(Humanity Launch may affect Thursday's classes)
Wed, Jan 10th Teacher Recommendation Day  AND
Always, Sometimes, Never Activity ... with tablemate(s).  Have discussions.  Don't be afraid to look definitions, etc. up online. 
Mon/Tues, Jan 8th/9th
Context Module Sub Header
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines - REVIEW
* can be completed outside of class, if needed, using noteguide and videos. 
Assignment: on back of note guide
Thur/Fri, Jan 4th/5th MAPS testing (BRING CHARGED COMPUTERS)
Wed, Jan 3rd Solving Equations Practice (let's start thinking math again)
Dec 20th-Jan 2nd No School - Winter Break
Mon/Tues, Dec 18th/19th Discuss "triangle" and "square" story problems off of SLO. 
SLO Test#3 
Thur/Fri, Dec 14th/15th End-of-Topic Assessment
(Four puzzles/riddles/etc.)
3 Story Problems on back page are bonus
Wed, Dec 13th Review 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 rules (put notes on top of puzzle page) then,  Special Right Triangles Puzzle
Mon/Tues, Dec 11th/12th Review 45-45-90 - Quiz (SLO #2)

Warm-up pg 97 probs 1-4

Module 2: Establishing Proof
Topic 2: Justifying Line and Angle Relationships
Problem Set 4: Isosceles and Right Triangles
*today - 30-60-90 Triangles

Assignment - problems on notes and pp 99-100  problems 17-28
Thur/Fri, Dec 7th/8th 2.2.3 Quiz (No Notes)

Module 2: Establishing Proof
Topic 2: Justifying Line and Angle Relationships
Problem Set 4: Isosceles and Right Triangles
* today - 45-45-90 triangles

Assignment - problems on notes and pp 97-98 Problems 5-16 (do book problems first and check answers  - problems on back of notes will be graded)
Wed, Dec 6th Hand back papers. All missings are now zeroes - can only be done during Bobcat time.

More Interior and Exterior Angles of Polygons practice
  - Polygon Angle Sum Theorems (word problems)

Mon/Tues, Dec 4th/5th More Interior and Exterior Angles of Polygons practice
pp 94-95 in workbook - check answers with key on Zubke's desk then pick up the two more practice assignments

More Practice - Polygon Angle Sum Theorems (picture problems)
Thur/Fri, Nov 30th /Dec 1st 2.1.5 Quiz

Module 2: Establishing Proof
Topic 2: Justifying Line and Angle Relationships
Problem Set 3: Interior and Exterior Angles of Polygons

Assignment:  maze on back of notes (SHOW WORK!)
Wed, Nov 29th Worksheet on 2.1.5 - More Algebra (1st, 2nd, 4th)
3rd - 24 game
Mon/Tues, Nov 27th/28th 2.15 Making Conjectures About Triangles
Assignment: book pp 79-80  AND extra problems sheet

(1st period, 2nd period, 4th period - need to do notes, book problems, first worksheets)
(3rd period - make sure they have completed notes, go over book problems, both worksheets)
Nov 22-24th No School - Comp Day and Thanksgiving Break
Thur/Fri, Nov 16th/17th Finish Triangle Congruence Project (approx 20 mins). Double check that you have done everything that is asked for in the directions.

Then start the next Module - Selected Lessons over Triangles and Other Polygons (these will jump around the book and beyond)

2.1.5 Making Conjectures About Triangles
Assignment: book pp 79-80  AND extra problems sheet
Wed, Nov 15th Triangle Congruence Project
Mon/Tues, Nov 13/14 1.3.1 part 3 Check for Understanding quiz (Angle Addition Postulate)

Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 3: Congruence Through Transformations
Problem Set 3: Triangle Congruence Problems

Book problems:  pp 65-68 problems 1-12

Assignment: Triangle Congruence Problems Worksheet
Thur/Fri, Nov 9th/10th 10 mins - finish scavenger hunt from Wednesday.  If you don't finish, come down FIRST PART of Bobcat Time Friday.  Zubke has a meeting at 2:30.

1.3.1 part 2 Check for Understanding Quiz (Segment Addition Postulate)


Triangle Congruence Warm-up (after first two parts of notes)

Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 3: Congruence Through Transformations
Problem Set 2: Triangle Congruence Theorems
     - SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS

Assignment: pp 57-64 problems 1-18

- see if triangles are congruent (may have to measure them)- answer yes/no
- put the markings on the triangles to match the given congruence theorem
- write an accurate congruence statement for the triangles

Wed, Nov 8th Grade assignment from Monday/Tuesday, then
AAP and Angle Bisector Scavenger Hunt
Mon/Tues, Nov 6th/7th 1.3.1 part 2 Quiz
Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 3: Congruence Through Transformations
Problem Set 1: Conditional Statements and Postulates
   Part 3) Angle Addition Postulate (and angle bisectors)
Assignment:  Last page of notes - Graded - turn in
Fri, Nov 3rd NO SCHOOL - P/T Conferences
Wed, Nov 1st and Thur, Nov 2nd 1.3.1 part 1 Quiz
Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 3: Congruence Through Transformations
Problem Set 1: Conditional Statements and Postulates
    Part 2) Segment Addition Postulate

Assignment: SAP Partner Activity

P/T Conferences Thurs Night
Mon/Tues,
Oct 30th/31st
Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 3: Congruence Through Transformations
Problem Set 1: Conditional Statements and Postulates
   Part 1)Writing Conditionals and Identifying a hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional     
Assignment: pp 53-55 problems 1-16 

P/T Conferences Monday Night
Thur/Fri, Oct 26th/27th End of Topic Performance Task - Icon, Can You?
Wed, Oct 25th Happy Halloween Transformation Activity
Mon/Tues, Oct 23rd-24th Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane
Problem Set 5:  Reflectional and Rotational Symmetries
    - draw lines of reflectional symmetry
    - determine degrees of rotational symmetry
    - describe the reflections and/or rotations that carry figures onto themselves

Assignment: pp 47-52 problems 1-24
Thur, Oct 19th/Fri, Oct 20th Discuss Mirror, Mirror (make sure it gets turned in today)

1.2.3 Quiz (handwritten pt R should be a D)

Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane
Spinning Out
Wed, Oct 18th Mirror, Mirror
Mon/Tues, Oct 16th/17th 1.2.2 Quiz

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

Assignment: pp 37-41 Problems 1-18

Thur/Fri, Oct 12th/13th 1.2.1 Activity - That's Next Level!

Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane
Problem Set 2: Translation Functions
     - doing translations following a translation rule
     - writing a translation rule
Online activity will use vector notation
We will discuss point notation
Will use function notation when given a segment to reference distance and direction.

Assignment: pp 34-37 Problems 1-18  (These will all use function notation)
Wed, Oct 11th Set - can your class have the fastest time?
Bagels - will need scratch paper and pencil
Thur, Oct 5th
Tues, Oct 10th
Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 2: Rigid Motions on a Plane
Problem Set 1: Geometric Components of Rigid Motions
Assignment: pp 33-34 probs 1-6
Fri, Oct 6 and Mon, Oct 9th NO SCHOOL (Teacher Inservice and Native American Day)
Wed, Oct 4th MAPS - Make-up Testing (hopefully we won't need)
Those who are done will work on Tarsia Pythagorean Theorem Puzzle
Mon/Tues, Oct 2nd/3rd MATH MAPS TESTING - IN CLASS
Thur/Fri, Sept 28th/29th Finish Performance Task for Module 1 Topic 1: Shape Up!

Today: Answer the question 1 on the perimeter side of your map; Find area on the other side of the map; Answer question 2 on the area side of your map; Staple and turn in (in this order) - purple sheet, maps, notes in order (there is no 1.1.3 noteguide)
Wed, Sept 27th 1.1.7 Quiz
Introduce and Work on Performance Task for Module 1 Topic 1: Shape Up!
Today:  Find all notes, Find perimeter on one side of the big map
Mon/Tues, Sept  25th/26th Turn in "Back at the Wild Wonders Amusement Park" if you haven't already

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
Assignment: pp 27-31 Problems 1-18

Fri, Sept 22nd Special 7 Period Schedule Today (30 min classes)
SLO Pre-test
Pythagorean Theorem - Tarsia Puzzle
Thur, Sept 21st Special 7 Period Schedule Today (41 min classes)
1.1.6 Quiz

When done, get on Infinite Campus and check for missing assignments!  I have lots of missing work right now.  It's unlike you guys.

Wed, Sept 20th (42 min classes)
Work on Triangle Problems from Workbook - problems 12-14, 18-20 from yesterday
Mon/Tues, Sept  18th/19th (85 min classes)
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 (will have to use Distance Formula or Pythagorean Theorem to determine lengths)
     - Rectangles
     - Triangles
Assignment: Problem Set 6 pp 21-26 problems 1-20
Thur/Fri, Sept 14th/15th Pythagorean Theorem:  Doodle Notes

Finding Distance on the Coordinate Plane WS
Wed, Sept 13th 1.1.5 Quiz (5-10 mins)
Maze worksheet - follow directions on worksheet and given by Mrs. Zubke - USE pencil - HIGHLIGHT path when you are done
Mon/Tues, Sept  11th/12th 1.1.4 Quiz (5-10 mins)

Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System
Problem Set 5: Classifying Shapes on the Coordinate Plane
     - MAY have to use Distance Formula or Pythagorean Theorem and Slope Formula to check for same length and slope

Assignment: Problem Set 5: pp 11-20 Problems 1-24
Thur/Fri, Sept 7th/8th 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

Assignment: Problem Set 4: pp 8-11 Problems 1-
24
Wed, Sept 6th 1) Notes in groups (7 groups) - write big, will be posting tomorrow/Friday. Turn in to basket when done with your question.
2) Then, check Infinite Campus.  Are you missing anything for me?  Circuit become permanent zeroes after this week.  Are you missing anything for any other teacher?
3) Then, play with RoboCompass.  Link above or
https://www.robocompass.com/app
Watch some of the examples.  See if you can figure out how to write commands.
Tues, Sept 5th 1.1.2 Quiz - Do your own.  Discuss with your table.

Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System
Problem Set 3: Duplicating Line Segments
(Video)

No note guide - not needed

Assignment: Problem Set 3: pp 6-7 Problems 1-12
Mon, Sept 4th NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
Thur, Aug 31st-Fri, Sept 1st -Let's meet Mr. Hanson
1.1.1 Quiz
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)

Assignment: Problem Set 2: pp 2-6 Problems 1-24 (only what we get done in class)
Wed, Aug 30th Workbooks -  can keep in the room on your class' shelf...

Module 1: Reasoning with Shapes
Topic 1: Using a Rectangular Coordinate System
Problem Set 1: Identifying Properties of Geometric Figures
     - notes - keep track of them - put in your folder - will get points for them later

Assignment: Problem Set 1: p 1 probs 1-6

If you have a compass, protractor, ruler that you want to use (instead of the class ones) bring tomorrow.
Tues, Aug 29th -Grade your own circuit from Monday (Variable on Both Sides)
-Solving Algebraic Equations Review 4: Linear Equations (Circuit)
Mon, Aug 28th -Turn in Circuit from Friday (One and Two Step)
-Solving Algebraic Equations Review 3: Variable on Both Sides (Circuit)
Fri, Aug 25th - Put seats in seating chart
- Grade Algebra Review from yesterday
- Solving Algebraic Equations Review 2: One and Two Steps (Circuit)
Thur, Aug 24th -Did you turn in "My Favorites"?
-Solving Algebraic Equations Review 1: Beginning Polynomials (Circuit)
Wed, Aug 23rd -Look at and discuss website and Canvas.
-Show where items are located in the room.
-Talk about PASS process.
"My Favorites" Coloring Sheet
Aug 21st and 22nd Back-to-School Days