A Day
Please be in uniform and have your ID displayed in front of you. Make sure you bring your textbook, binder, and 2 sharpened pencils to each class.
All overcoats must be hung in your locker - our classroom is HEATED now. (Yay!!!)
If you like to wear a sweater - please have one in a uniform color only!!!
Periods 1 and 2 Honors Geometry
We met for only 40 minutes this week.
Objective: Students will write the negation, the inverse, and the contrapositive of a conditional statement.
Following the warm-up, students worked on the vocabulary (on the back of the warm up sheet) for Ch 5-4. This was turned in at the end of the class.
All papers turned in before the blizzards were returned.
Progress reports - a list of all assignments to date - was distributed to students.
Homework: If not already completed - do all Check for Understanding question in Ch 5-4. pp 264-266.
Next week:
Next class is Monday 2/22; Students will practice problems in 5-4 and take a brief quiz - on 5-1 through 5-4.
Wednesday 2/24 will be on Ch 5-4 and chapter review
Friday 2/26/ is the Chapter 5 Test.
Period 3 Math Studies IB Diploma Progranm
Objective: Students will conduct a peer review and discussion of two classmates IA papers.
Homework: Work on your IA paper!!!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wednesday February 17, 2010
Welcome back after the big blizzard!!
Today my classes were visited by two teachers from Great Britain. They observed the class activities,and spoke to a few students as they were working.
Periods 1 and 2 Accelerated Algebra 1
Objective:Students will practice writing and solving systems of equations to prepare for the Unit 3 Test on Friday 2/19/10.
Classwork: Text pp.390,#1-29
Homework: On the back of this week's warm up - do your work on a separate sheet of loose leaf paper.
Period 3 Mathematical Studies IB Diploma Program
Objective: Students will solve trigonometry problems regarding the angle between a line and a plane, and calculate the area of a triangle using trig equations.
Classwork: H&H Text, pp.332-339, Chapter 10 Ex. E1,E2,E3.
Homework: Complete classwork if not yet turned in and on p339 #2-5/.
Please be prepared for peer reviews of the IA paper for the first hour tomorrow.
After lunch we will complete 10 G, H and I in H&H.
Quiz on Chapter 10 on Friday.
Today my classes were visited by two teachers from Great Britain. They observed the class activities,and spoke to a few students as they were working.
Periods 1 and 2 Accelerated Algebra 1
Objective:Students will practice writing and solving systems of equations to prepare for the Unit 3 Test on Friday 2/19/10.
Classwork: Text pp.390,#1-29
Homework: On the back of this week's warm up - do your work on a separate sheet of loose leaf paper.
Period 3 Mathematical Studies IB Diploma Program
Objective: Students will solve trigonometry problems regarding the angle between a line and a plane, and calculate the area of a triangle using trig equations.
Classwork: H&H Text, pp.332-339, Chapter 10 Ex. E1,E2,E3.
Homework: Complete classwork if not yet turned in and on p339 #2-5/.
Please be prepared for peer reviews of the IA paper for the first hour tomorrow.
After lunch we will complete 10 G, H and I in H&H.
Quiz on Chapter 10 on Friday.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
February 2, 2010
B Day - Tuesday
Please be in uniform colors every day - bring your textbook, your looseleaf binder (with looseleaf paper) and 2 sharpened pencils to each class. Also you must wear your PHS ID on a lanyard around your neck - it must be evident in front of you!
Periods 1 and 2 Honors Geometry
Objective: Students will identify properties of perpendicular bisectors and angle bisectors; and identify properties of medians and altitudes of triangles.
Classwork Text pp 256-263 #1-16.
Homework: Worsheet 5.3 on the back of the warm up sheet.
QUIZ next class 5-1 through 5-3.
Error analyses due on Quiz 3-1 on C=hapter 5-1..
Remember you must 1) explain your error, 2) solve it cporrectly and 3) explain in serntences the procedure used to get the correct solution. All step must be included are no credit is awarded. EA credit is 50% of points taken off. The EA MUST be in 2 days after I return the quiz to you.
Period 3 Math Studies
Objective: Students will use the IB grading criteria for peer reviews of the current IA paper drafts.
Assignment: H&H pp. 329 - 331, # 1-17 odd.
Next IA Peer review: Friday, 2/5/10. Please have two copies of your latest draft non Friday. Please put Friday's date on the cover page. Anyone turning in 2 copies of an UPDATED draft on Thursday is eligible for 3 bonus points. This draft should be very close to complete, with all math processes complete. You must include all data used in your calculations so your work can be replicated. If your math cannot be checked or you fail to produce 2 NEW drafts, you will not receive the 10 points for Friday's review.
Please be in uniform colors every day - bring your textbook, your looseleaf binder (with looseleaf paper) and 2 sharpened pencils to each class. Also you must wear your PHS ID on a lanyard around your neck - it must be evident in front of you!
Periods 1 and 2 Honors Geometry
Objective: Students will identify properties of perpendicular bisectors and angle bisectors; and identify properties of medians and altitudes of triangles.
Classwork Text pp 256-263 #1-16.
Homework: Worsheet 5.3 on the back of the warm up sheet.
QUIZ next class 5-1 through 5-3.
Error analyses due on Quiz 3-1 on C=hapter 5-1..
Remember you must 1) explain your error, 2) solve it cporrectly and 3) explain in serntences the procedure used to get the correct solution. All step must be included are no credit is awarded. EA credit is 50% of points taken off. The EA MUST be in 2 days after I return the quiz to you.
Period 3 Math Studies
Objective: Students will use the IB grading criteria for peer reviews of the current IA paper drafts.
Assignment: H&H pp. 329 - 331, # 1-17 odd.
Next IA Peer review: Friday, 2/5/10. Please have two copies of your latest draft non Friday. Please put Friday's date on the cover page. Anyone turning in 2 copies of an UPDATED draft on Thursday is eligible for 3 bonus points. This draft should be very close to complete, with all math processes complete. You must include all data used in your calculations so your work can be replicated. If your math cannot be checked or you fail to produce 2 NEW drafts, you will not receive the 10 points for Friday's review.
February 1, 2010
B Day Monday
2 hour delay today!
Period 1 and 2 Algebra 1
Objective: Students will solve systems of equations using matrices, and begin review of Unit 3.
Classwork: Text p. 360-361, pratice solving systems of equations. Review pack for Unit 3 was distributed. It is worth 50 points, and due on Wednesday, 2/3/10.
Homework: Complete Unit 3 Review ack, and complete the worksheet on the back of the warm up.
Period 3 Math Studies
Objective: Students will solve trig problems using sine, cosine, and tangent.
Assignment: Ex. 5.4 in Oxford Text.
IA Assigment: 2 copies of mosr recent draft for peer review on Tuesday.
2 hour delay today!
Period 1 and 2 Algebra 1
Objective: Students will solve systems of equations using matrices, and begin review of Unit 3.
Classwork: Text p. 360-361, pratice solving systems of equations. Review pack for Unit 3 was distributed. It is worth 50 points, and due on Wednesday, 2/3/10.
Homework: Complete Unit 3 Review ack, and complete the worksheet on the back of the warm up.
Period 3 Math Studies
Objective: Students will solve trig problems using sine, cosine, and tangent.
Assignment: Ex. 5.4 in Oxford Text.
IA Assigment: 2 copies of mosr recent draft for peer review on Tuesday.
Friday, January 29, 2010
January 29, 2010
A Day Friday 1/29/10
Periods 1 and 2 Honors Geometry grade 9
Objective: Students will use properties of perpendicular bisectors and angle bisectors in order to solve real-world problems.
Following the warm up, Mrs. Dennard answered a few questions about the homework due today. Students took a quiz on Chapter 5-1, and practiced problems in Chapter 5-2.
Classwork assignment: Text pp 249-254, #1,3,7,9,11,15,16,22,24,41.
Homework: Text p.694,#1-8
Please have your PHS ID on a lanyard - it must be evident in front of you. Please wear ONLY uniform colors - any sweaters must be uniform compliant.
Also remember your textbook, your looseleaf binder (with paper) and 2 sharpened pencils every day.
Period 3
Mathematical Studies International Baccalaureate Diploma Program grade 11
Objective: Students will solve problems of right-angled trigonometry, using sine, cosine and tangent in order to solve real-world problems.
Mrs. Dennard answered a few questions about the homework; students started on the initial trig ratios. in Section 5.3 in the Oxford text.
Assignment: Oxford text pp 252-261 Ex.5.3 and WORK ON YOUR IA PAPER!!!!
Please see note above relating to unforms, ID and items to bring to class everyday!
Periods 1 and 2 Honors Geometry grade 9
Objective: Students will use properties of perpendicular bisectors and angle bisectors in order to solve real-world problems.
Following the warm up, Mrs. Dennard answered a few questions about the homework due today. Students took a quiz on Chapter 5-1, and practiced problems in Chapter 5-2.
Classwork assignment: Text pp 249-254, #1,3,7,9,11,15,16,22,24,41.
Homework: Text p.694,#1-8
Please have your PHS ID on a lanyard - it must be evident in front of you. Please wear ONLY uniform colors - any sweaters must be uniform compliant.
Also remember your textbook, your looseleaf binder (with paper) and 2 sharpened pencils every day.
Period 3
Mathematical Studies International Baccalaureate Diploma Program grade 11
Objective: Students will solve problems of right-angled trigonometry, using sine, cosine and tangent in order to solve real-world problems.
Mrs. Dennard answered a few questions about the homework; students started on the initial trig ratios. in Section 5.3 in the Oxford text.
Assignment: Oxford text pp 252-261 Ex.5.3 and WORK ON YOUR IA PAPER!!!!
Please see note above relating to unforms, ID and items to bring to class everyday!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
January 28, 2010
B Day Thursday 1/28/10
Periods 1 and 2
Accelerated Algebra 1
Objective: Students will solve systems of equations using a matrix in order to solve real-world problems.
Following the warm up, Mrs. Dennard gave each student their final grade report for the 2nd quarter, and discussed progress and improvement strategies with each student. All assessments and assignments for the 2nd quarter are listed in this report.
If any students has failed both the 1st and 2nd Quarters, they MUST score at least a C for both the 3rd and 4th quarters to receive credit for this course. Remember this is a required course for high school graduation!
Students reviewed the properties of matrices, and practiced solving systems of equations manually and using the graphing calculator.
Homework Assignment: Chapter 7-4 p. 366-367, #9-15,18.
PLEASE be in the PHS uniform!!! and have your ID on a lanyard, and evident in front of you. Our classroom is warmer now, but if you'd like to wear a sweater in class, make sure it is uniform compliant. Bring your textbook, your loose-leaf binder and 2 sharpened pencils to class every day!
Period 3
Mathematical Studies International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Objective: Students will find gradient, and length and midpoint of line segments.
There was a brief discussion of a couple of homework questions. After the break, student conducted their seconf round of reviewing the last year's class papers.
Assignment: Complete Ex 5-2 in Oxford, pp 236-252, #10,11,12.
Next quiz - tomorrow on the large IA handout from the IB office. Why were points taken away from a few papers? What are the strong points noted in the sample papers?
Next IA due date: Peer Reviews will be on Tuesday, Feb.2 - make sure you have a current set of 2 copies to bring in on that day. You should have enough time to make any changes given your additional understanding from reading the previous classes papers. Let's produce an excellent set of papers! Remember - next year - the IB class of 2012 will see yours!!
I will read your next draft after you have incorporated (or not) comments from your peers. Make sure you show me the peer comments, and have a clean draft for me to read and discuss with you.
The Feb. 12 due date for the Final Draft will have to slip to Tuesday, Feb.16 due to school being closed on Friday the 12th and Monday the 15th.
Periods 1 and 2
Accelerated Algebra 1
Objective: Students will solve systems of equations using a matrix in order to solve real-world problems.
Following the warm up, Mrs. Dennard gave each student their final grade report for the 2nd quarter, and discussed progress and improvement strategies with each student. All assessments and assignments for the 2nd quarter are listed in this report.
If any students has failed both the 1st and 2nd Quarters, they MUST score at least a C for both the 3rd and 4th quarters to receive credit for this course. Remember this is a required course for high school graduation!
Students reviewed the properties of matrices, and practiced solving systems of equations manually and using the graphing calculator.
Homework Assignment: Chapter 7-4 p. 366-367, #9-15,18.
PLEASE be in the PHS uniform!!! and have your ID on a lanyard, and evident in front of you. Our classroom is warmer now, but if you'd like to wear a sweater in class, make sure it is uniform compliant. Bring your textbook, your loose-leaf binder and 2 sharpened pencils to class every day!
Period 3
Mathematical Studies International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Objective: Students will find gradient, and length and midpoint of line segments.
There was a brief discussion of a couple of homework questions. After the break, student conducted their seconf round of reviewing the last year's class papers.
Assignment: Complete Ex 5-2 in Oxford, pp 236-252, #10,11,12.
Next quiz - tomorrow on the large IA handout from the IB office. Why were points taken away from a few papers? What are the strong points noted in the sample papers?
Next IA due date: Peer Reviews will be on Tuesday, Feb.2 - make sure you have a current set of 2 copies to bring in on that day. You should have enough time to make any changes given your additional understanding from reading the previous classes papers. Let's produce an excellent set of papers! Remember - next year - the IB class of 2012 will see yours!!
I will read your next draft after you have incorporated (or not) comments from your peers. Make sure you show me the peer comments, and have a clean draft for me to read and discuss with you.
The Feb. 12 due date for the Final Draft will have to slip to Tuesday, Feb.16 due to school being closed on Friday the 12th and Monday the 15th.
January 27,2010
A Day Wednesday
Periods 1 and 2
Honors Geometry
Objective: Students will use the properties of midsegments to solve real world problems. Mrs. Dennard demonstrated how to identify and measure for the midsegment, and guided students in their initial practice.
Classwork Assignment: Text pp. 243-247 Chapter 5-1, #1,2,5,6,8,10,12,14-19,20.
Homework assignment: Worksheet 5-1 on the back of the warm up sheet.
PLEASE!!! Wear you uniform colors only, and have ID on a lanyard. Also remember to bring your textbook, your looseleaf binder with looseleaf paper) and 2 PENCILS!
Period 3
Mathematical Studies International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Objective: Students will find the midpoint and the length of a segment; find the gradient and the intercepts of lines. Additionally, students will evaluate the IA Project papers form last year' IB class.
Assignment: Oxford Text pp.36-252, Ex 5-2 # 1-9.
Please make sure you continue working on your draft as we proceed with reviewing past papers. Make sure you turn in 2 copies of your draft for peer revews.
Periods 1 and 2
Honors Geometry
Objective: Students will use the properties of midsegments to solve real world problems. Mrs. Dennard demonstrated how to identify and measure for the midsegment, and guided students in their initial practice.
Classwork Assignment: Text pp. 243-247 Chapter 5-1, #1,2,5,6,8,10,12,14-19,20.
Homework assignment: Worksheet 5-1 on the back of the warm up sheet.
PLEASE!!! Wear you uniform colors only, and have ID on a lanyard. Also remember to bring your textbook, your looseleaf binder with looseleaf paper) and 2 PENCILS!
Period 3
Mathematical Studies International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Objective: Students will find the midpoint and the length of a segment; find the gradient and the intercepts of lines. Additionally, students will evaluate the IA Project papers form last year' IB class.
Assignment: Oxford Text pp.36-252, Ex 5-2 # 1-9.
Please make sure you continue working on your draft as we proceed with reviewing past papers. Make sure you turn in 2 copies of your draft for peer revews.
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