Week 29

We got done early today and had time for the students to do some homework together. This was a wonderful day. They were doing problems and collaborating about their answers. How fun. We continued today with solids and added volume. In section 11.4 we did Volume of Prisms and Cylinders and 11.5 Volume of Pyramids and Cones, then we ended with 11.6 Surface Area and Volume of Spheres. We did many examples of each of these. These are the 3 sections and a quiz for the week.

Next week is the last class, so today we discussed the semester final. The final will covers units 7-11. There is not test over Unit 11, but it will be included in the final exam. The test is worth 200 points, this is double a regular test. The memory verse is always worth 5% extra credit, so on this final exam it is worth 10 points. I have been including review questions in their assignments last week and this week. Next week we will do some problems together in class for more review for the final.

Next week they will be taking their formula madness quiz at home. There will be a formula madness quiz with the final exam also.

I handed back the rubric for the geometry projects. I have supplied comments and a grade for the project. Again I want to emphasize that I was so proud of all of them. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Here are the videos that go with today's lessons.

Week 28

This week we tried to have 2 of our students on Hangouts with us instead of class. It didn't work out as well as I would have liked it. The internet connections on both ends cause both of them to have to leave early.
We started the last unit of the year: Solids. We started with 11.1 The Grammar of Solids and learned the vocabulary and naming process. Next was 11.2 Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders. We used the formulas that we memorized for these and did several examples to get the hang of them. Last we covered 11.3 Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones. Again we used the memorized formulas and did several examples. For both 11.2 & 11.3 they will have to remember how to find the area of several shapes we covered in Unit 10. As always please send me questions and I can send videos to help. See you next week.

Week 27

Today everyone gave their presentation for their Geometry project. I was beaming with pride over what took place here today. Everyone seemed comfortable and knowledgeable up front (I don’t know how the were inside, but on the outside they seemed comfortable). The presentations were not confined to just one person speaking, there was dialogue on each of the topics. I was impressed with the questions, interaction, and participations by everyone. My goal was for each student to pick a topic that was interesting and teach the class about it. All the participants gain something out of this. I hope that all came away with the idea that Geometry is all around us. What they have been learning this year is not confined to a piece of paper, but it is all around them.  I videoed each of the presentations. I will be sending you a link soon so you can download and watch the presentation.

This weeks assignments are very different. They have to study for their formula madness quiz next week. We will be taking one in class. The video for it is already on my blog. In Unit 11 we will be studying solid figures. I am having them build 8 solid figures for their homework this week. I have instructed them to write their name and the name of the solid one each solid. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Week 26

I feel that everyone is so comfortable with each other in class. We had a fun time learning geometry yesterday. We continued our study of area. Section 10.4 was long and a bit complicated. We combined our knowledge of 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles with area of regular polygons. That means their brains were using lots of prior knowledge to solve these problems. I have the video for this one uploading and I have given some short videos on GroupMe as helps. Please let me know if you need any help on these! Section 10.5 was far less complicated. It was an extension of area of circles. We found area of sectors. The video for that is already uploaded and ready for review. There is a test this week and this is the last week to work on the project. IT IS DUE NEXT MONDAY. Please be prepared to come and watch all the presentations. ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED! I am so looking forward seeing all of them. Of course as always please let me know if you have any questions!

Week 25

Today we got through all 3 lessons. The students found that these lessons are easier than the circles. We don’t have postulates and theorem term sheets this unit. We are just using our formula madness sheets this unit. Make sure you practice your formula madness this week. We WILL be taking the quiz IN CLASS next class. We are studying area, perimeter, and the angles of polygons this unit. I want to remind everyone to work on your projects. I had a wonderful report today that there one person that is done with the project. I hope that is an inspiration to everyone else. As I went around the table today I noticed that everyone has worked on the project extensively. I am looking forward to watching these presentations on April 15. Parents I hope to see you here April 15. It will be great for you to see what everyone has done. Next week we will NOT have class, you have a break. This could be a time to catch up on your project if you need it. Please send me questions when they arise. The videos are being uploaded now. Here are the videos for this week.

Week 24

This week we concluded our Unit on circles. We covered 9.6 graphing circles, and 9.7 Using Quadratics With Circles & Algebra Review. We were able to finish all of these in class this week. They will do these 2 lessons before they do the unit review and test. The printed schedule is a bit different, please have them do them in this order, 9.6, 9.7, Review 9, and then Test 9. Please have them take the Formula Madness at home this week again. It helped us have more time in class. Next week we will start Unit 10 Area. I am so excited. I had everyone of you ask me a question outside of class. I want to help. Please send me more questions. Have a great week.

Week 23

Today we had a great class. Today we got to know each other better by trying to guess the fib
between 3 statements given. It was fun trying to guess. They were also to try to guess the fib using their geometry skills for section 9.4. It is almost Pi Day (3.14 or 3/14, or March 14) so we had a Brownie Cheesecake Pie to celebrate. There is some calculating they will do with their circular (for pi day) container for homework. We also had so much to cover that we didn’t get done. We were only able to cover 1 section. We decided to do a video for one of the lessons, and I will move the 3rd lesson to next week. So…
* 9.4 I covered in class and will upload the video to the blog
* 9.5 We didn’t get to in class and I made a video that will be uploaded to the blog. This section also has the Pi Day calculations.
* 9.6 We didn’t cover and I will move it to next week. There will be no video uploaded to the blog this week.
As a result I will need to change the quiz. I will be sending another one soon. I believe that the formula madness quizzes are taking too much time in class. I will not be giving them each class. I will only be doing these on the first day of the new information. I will be asking that the parents give these. I will send the quizzes and the answers to you. If you want me to grade it I will. Parents please give the next formula madness quiz at home and send it with your student. I will provide the answers for you.
I am asking that you work on your project. The due date is coming up quick. It is due April 15. I am inviting all the parents to watch these. Parents please make plans to be here for the presentations.
Next week please bring a statement about yourself that is either a fact or a fictions. We are going to try to guess which it is. As always please ask me any questions you may have. I will answer it as soon as I can. Thanks for all your hard work.
Here is the videos from this week.