Homework:
p.277 #4-26 even
Today, we covered inequalities in triangles. For more help on this topic, read section 5.5 in your textbook.
Tomorrow, we'll have a review session covering mostly chapter 5, but including some of the tougher earlier concepts. We'll have our chapter 5 test on Monday.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
GEOMETRY
Wed Feb 25
Homework:
p.259 #3-7, #11-22
Today, we covered points of concurrency, medians, centroids, altitudes, and orthocenters. For more help on this topic, read section 5.3 in your textbook.
Homework:
p.259 #3-7, #11-22
Today, we covered points of concurrency, medians, centroids, altitudes, and orthocenters. For more help on this topic, read section 5.3 in your textbook.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.251 #6-26 even
Today, we learned about angle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors, and how to solve equations using them. For more help on this, read section 5.2 in your textbook.
REMINDER!!!
Vocab quiz tomorrow. Make sure to update your stack of vocab index cards.
p.251 #6-26 even
Today, we learned about angle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors, and how to solve equations using them. For more help on this, read section 5.2 in your textbook.
REMINDER!!!
Vocab quiz tomorrow. Make sure to update your stack of vocab index cards.
Monday, February 23, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.246 #1-6, 14-19, 29-32
Today, we started chapter 5. We learned about Midsegments of Triangles, the most important item in the chapter. Make sure you have made a vocab index card for the definition of "Midsegment" and the "Triangle Midsegment Theorem."
There will be a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, so make sure you have all your vocab words transferred to index cards.
For more help on today's material, read section 5.1 in your textbook. Odd numbered answers are in the back of the book if you want to check your work as you go.
Thanks,
Mr. Jones
matt.jones@dpsnc.net
p.246 #1-6, 14-19, 29-32
Today, we started chapter 5. We learned about Midsegments of Triangles, the most important item in the chapter. Make sure you have made a vocab index card for the definition of "Midsegment" and the "Triangle Midsegment Theorem."
There will be a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, so make sure you have all your vocab words transferred to index cards.
For more help on today's material, read section 5.1 in your textbook. Odd numbered answers are in the back of the book if you want to check your work as you go.
Thanks,
Mr. Jones
matt.jones@dpsnc.net
AFM
Homework:
Calculate midpoints and Vonoroi boundary slopes on handout from today.
Remember to use the negative reciprocal of the line between "center points" as the slope for the boundary lines.
Write the equations of those boundary lines.
Solve the system of two equations to find the intersection point of two boundary lines.
Calculate midpoints and Vonoroi boundary slopes on handout from today.
Remember to use the negative reciprocal of the line between "center points" as the slope for the boundary lines.
Write the equations of those boundary lines.
Solve the system of two equations to find the intersection point of two boundary lines.
Friday, February 20, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
none
We took our tests today on Chapters 1-3 and on Chapter 4. Have a great weekend!
none
We took our tests today on Chapters 1-3 and on Chapter 4. Have a great weekend!
AFM
Today, we threw Barbie off the ledge. She survived every jump, up until we threw her off with 40 rubber bands around her ankles. That proved to be too much leeway.
Memorial services for Barbie (a.k.a., "Collectible Fashion Doll from the Dollar Tree") will be held Monday at 7:30 am in room 117.
Have a great weekend. Remember, every day your project is late, 7 points will come off the grade. Make sure you bring your packet on monday.
Memorial services for Barbie (a.k.a., "Collectible Fashion Doll from the Dollar Tree") will be held Monday at 7:30 am in room 117.
Have a great weekend. Remember, every day your project is late, 7 points will come off the grade. Make sure you bring your packet on monday.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.213 #7-16
Study for test
Tomorrow, we'll have a BIG test, mainly on chapter 4, with a 20-question review section on chapters 1-3.
I passed out a extra credit review packet. If it is turned in by Monday with at least 40 out of 50 questions answered correctly, it will raise your lowest test score 7 points (the equivalent of one letter grade).
Questions? Just email me at matt.jones@dpsnc.net. I'll check it tonight for last minute study help.
p.213 #7-16
Study for test
Tomorrow, we'll have a BIG test, mainly on chapter 4, with a 20-question review section on chapters 1-3.
I passed out a extra credit review packet. If it is turned in by Monday with at least 40 out of 50 questions answered correctly, it will raise your lowest test score 7 points (the equivalent of one letter grade).
Questions? Just email me at matt.jones@dpsnc.net. I'll check it tonight for last minute study help.
AFM
Homework:
Finish Barbie Bungee project!
Today, we practiced designing regression equations for hurricane Fran power outages and the declining value of a used car.
Finish Barbie Bungee project!
Today, we practiced designing regression equations for hurricane Fran power outages and the declining value of a used car.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
CONCERT
Hey students and parents,
Just wanted to issue a correction, in case you decided to make a trip to Raleigh to see my concert this weekend. (I wrote a post about it last week.) It actually starts at 8pm at the Longview center. Here's the link to buy tickets online. Tickets are also available at the door.
http://looneytunesmusic.org/tickets.shtml
Thanks!
Mr. Jones
Just wanted to issue a correction, in case you decided to make a trip to Raleigh to see my concert this weekend. (I wrote a post about it last week.) It actually starts at 8pm at the Longview center. Here's the link to buy tickets online. Tickets are also available at the door.
http://looneytunesmusic.org/tickets.shtml
Thanks!
Mr. Jones
GEOMETRY
Today, we learned how to use CPCTC along with our triangle congruence theorems. For more help, read sections 4-4 and 4-7 in your textbook.
Homework:
p.205 #7-12
p.227 #4-14 even
On Friday we have a BIG test on chapter 4 as well as a review section from chapters 1-3. Study up!
Homework:
p.205 #7-12
p.227 #4-14 even
On Friday we have a BIG test on chapter 4 as well as a review section from chapters 1-3. Study up!
AFM
Today, we practiced drawing Voronoi Diagrams using the midpoint and slope formulas.
Homework: Finish your Voronoi Diagram. Remember to work on your Barbie Bungee project!
Homework: Finish your Voronoi Diagram. Remember to work on your Barbie Bungee project!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.197 #9-13
p.219 #1-8
Today, we learned three other triangle congruence theorems: ASA, AAS, and HL. For more help, read sections 4.3 and 4.6 in your textbook.
p.197 #9-13
p.219 #1-8
Today, we learned three other triangle congruence theorems: ASA, AAS, and HL. For more help, read sections 4.3 and 4.6 in your textbook.
AFM
Today, we learned about weighted averages. We also played "Hangman" in an attempt to gauge the frequency of use of the letters of the English alphabet.
Homework:
Finish Hangman packet. Continue working on your Barbie Bungee project.
Homework:
Finish Hangman packet. Continue working on your Barbie Bungee project.
GEOMETRY
Monday, February 16
Homework:
p.183 #24-27, #30-35
Today, we started Unit 4 on Triangle congruence. We learned the SSS and SAS properties of congruence. For more help, read sections 4.1 and 4.2 in your textbook.
Homework:
p.183 #24-27, #30-35
Today, we started Unit 4 on Triangle congruence. We learned the SSS and SAS properties of congruence. For more help, read sections 4.1 and 4.2 in your textbook.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.155 #23-28
Today, we reviewed how to find the slope of a line using two points on the coordinate plane. We also talked about different equation forms and how to recognize them. For more help, read section 3.5 in your textbook.
Tomorrow we'll learn how to figure out whether or not a line is parallel or perpendicular.
GO HEELS!!!
p.155 #23-28
Today, we reviewed how to find the slope of a line using two points on the coordinate plane. We also talked about different equation forms and how to recognize them. For more help, read section 3.5 in your textbook.
Tomorrow we'll learn how to figure out whether or not a line is parallel or perpendicular.
GO HEELS!!!
AFM
Homework:
Work on Barbie Bungee Project
--Get a barbie doll. Goodwill works fine for this. No need to buy a new one.
--Get a bunch of rubber bands, but make sure they're all the same size and thickness.
Tomorrow, we'll get started on this project as a class.
GO HEELS!!!
Work on Barbie Bungee Project
--Get a barbie doll. Goodwill works fine for this. No need to buy a new one.
--Get a bunch of rubber bands, but make sure they're all the same size and thickness.
Tomorrow, we'll get started on this project as a class.
GO HEELS!!!
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.147 #16-25
Today, we covered how to measure the angles inside and outside polygons. For more help, read section 3.4 in your textbook.
p.147 #16-25
Today, we covered how to measure the angles inside and outside polygons. For more help, read section 3.4 in your textbook.
Monday, February 9, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.135
#6-11
#31-36
Today, we covered the Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem in section 3.3. Don't forget to fill out your vocab cards.
p.135
#6-11
#31-36
Today, we covered the Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem in section 3.3. Don't forget to fill out your vocab cards.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
Lesson 3-1
Exercises #14-18
Today, we started chapter 3, covering the principles of parallel lines. Have a good weekend!
Lesson 3-1
Exercises #14-18
Today, we started chapter 3, covering the principles of parallel lines. Have a good weekend!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
A SHAMELESS PLUG
Dear Students and Parents,
If you'd like to see Mr. Jones in a more relaxed and fun environment, please come to the concert for my singing group. It will be on Saturday, February 21, in Raleigh at the Longview Center. Here's the link for tickets and directions:
http://www.looneytunesmusic.org/node/148
Thanks so much... hope to see some of you there, maybe for the first time.
Mr. Jones
If you'd like to see Mr. Jones in a more relaxed and fun environment, please come to the concert for my singing group. It will be on Saturday, February 21, in Raleigh at the Longview Center. Here's the link for tickets and directions:
http://www.looneytunesmusic.org/node/148
Thanks so much... hope to see some of you there, maybe for the first time.
Mr. Jones
Geometry
Today we took our test on Unit 2.
Homework is the same from last night:
p.100
#20-22
#40-54 even
#57-59
Tomorrow, we'll start chapter 3 on parallel lines.
Homework is the same from last night:
p.100
#20-22
#40-54 even
#57-59
Tomorrow, we'll start chapter 3 on parallel lines.
AFM
Today, we did an in-class research project and applied our knowledge of linear regression models. No homework tonight... enjoy your night off!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.100 #20-22, #40-54 even, 57-59
Today, we covered how to use algebra to find the measures of complementary, supplementary, and vertical angles.
Tomorrow is our Unit 2 test. Refer to your summary sheet for what to study.
p.100 #20-22, #40-54 even, 57-59
Today, we covered how to use algebra to find the measures of complementary, supplementary, and vertical angles.
Tomorrow is our Unit 2 test. Refer to your summary sheet for what to study.
AFM
Homework:
p.88 #6-10
Today we worked on collecting data and finding averages in order to predict new entries. We also learned how to use our calculators to find this information more quickly and efficiently.
Our test on Chapter 2 will be Tuesday, February 10.
p.88 #6-10
Today we worked on collecting data and finding averages in order to predict new entries. We also learned how to use our calculators to find this information more quickly and efficiently.
Our test on Chapter 2 will be Tuesday, February 10.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.100 #2-18 even
Today, we learned about different properties of equality and congruence. We also learned about 5 different ways to name pairs of angles -- adjacent angles, vertical angles, supplementary angles, complementary angles, and linear pair -- and how to find their measurements.
For more help, read sections 2-4 and 2-5 in your textbook.
Don't forget, we'll have a vocabulary check (using your index cards) and your Unit 2 test is on Thursday.
p.100 #2-18 even
Today, we learned about different properties of equality and congruence. We also learned about 5 different ways to name pairs of angles -- adjacent angles, vertical angles, supplementary angles, complementary angles, and linear pair -- and how to find their measurements.
For more help, read sections 2-4 and 2-5 in your textbook.
Don't forget, we'll have a vocabulary check (using your index cards) and your Unit 2 test is on Thursday.
AFM
Homework:
p.82 #5-9
Today, we covered residual error in paired data, and how to interpret this information in a linear regression. We'll continue this topic tomorrow. For a preview, read sections 2-1 and 2-2.
p.82 #5-9
Today, we covered residual error in paired data, and how to interpret this information in a linear regression. We'll continue this topic tomorrow. For a preview, read sections 2-1 and 2-2.
ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Unless otherwise noted, I will stay after school every tuesday and thursday until 3:30pm this semester to offer one-on-one tutoring to any student who needs a little extra help.
Sometimes, I'll have a meeting or other obligations which prevents me from staying after school, and whenever possible, I'll post that information on this blog on monday or wednesday. Hope to see lots of you there to take advantage.
If you have any questions, please email me at matt.jones@dpsnc.net.
Sometimes, I'll have a meeting or other obligations which prevents me from staying after school, and whenever possible, I'll post that information on this blog on monday or wednesday. Hope to see lots of you there to take advantage.
If you have any questions, please email me at matt.jones@dpsnc.net.
Monday, February 2, 2009
GEOMETRY
Homework:
p.78 #1-6
p.85 #6-14 even
p.92 #6-24 even
Today, we learned about the Inverse and Contrapositive of conditional statements. We also covered deductive reasoning and its laws. For more help, read lessons 2-3, 2-4, and 5-4 in your textbook.
We will have our Unit 2 test on Thursday. Be sure to get your index cards and make your vocab flash cards if you haven't already!
p.78 #1-6
p.85 #6-14 even
p.92 #6-24 even
Today, we learned about the Inverse and Contrapositive of conditional statements. We also covered deductive reasoning and its laws. For more help, read lessons 2-3, 2-4, and 5-4 in your textbook.
We will have our Unit 2 test on Thursday. Be sure to get your index cards and make your vocab flash cards if you haven't already!
AFM
Today, we had our test on Chapter 1: Event Planning
You have no homework tonight. Tomorrow, we'll start on Chapter 2: Forensic Analysis
You have no homework tonight. Tomorrow, we'll start on Chapter 2: Forensic Analysis
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