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Lots of assignments today! We started off with a warm-up on angle pair relationships from our last class, then we had some time to work on two of our homework assignments, #9 page 47 #8-36 (all) and #10 page 49 #41-52 (all). They are both on the same topic, but splitting it up make the assignment not so big!

Then we went to our next topic, perimeter and area. Here are the notes for it, and the assignment #11 page 55 #9-20 (all), 41-48 (all).

Coming up:

- BM 3-4 on our First Block (and retake BM 5)

- Deadline for Unit 1 Test make-up is Wed. 9/19

Posting for Points Question:

First, solve the problem in previous comment (show the steps). Then create an algebraic problem with either vertical angles or linear pairs for the next person to solve. I have started the thread.

Today we took our first test. I don’t think it was too bad. It will take a few days for me to grade all of them, so be patient. You want it to take a long time so you get partial credit!
After our test we finished our 1.6 Angle Pair Relationship notes. These angle pairs are another one of those “Big Ideas” for geometry, so LEARN THE TERMS AND THEIR MEANING!
Coming Up:
-Books needed for the second block (Thurs/Fri)
-Grade Report #1 due Monday, 9/17
-BM 3, 4, and 9 on Monday, 9/17
Posting for Points Question:
In today’s lesson we got 4 major vocabulary terms dealing with angle pair relationships. What are the names and what’s so special about them?

Today we took benchmark #5 on midpoint and distance, and then we took some time going over the review in preparation for the test during the next block period. Here are the solutions to the review.
After that, we started 1.6 Angle Pair relationships. We didn’t get too far into it, just vertical and linear pairs. We will finish up the notes after the test. Hooray!! No Homework!
Coming Up:
-Unit 1 Test on Tues/Wed block (11/12)
-Grade Report #1 Due Monday (9/17)
-BM 3, 4, and 9 on Monday (9/17)
Posting for Points Question:
What has been your weakest topic of study so far? Which problem(s) just didn’t make sense to you?

We started off class with a set of practice problems for finding the midpoint and distance between 2 points. This is in preparation for benchmark #5 on Monday.
Following our review of the benchmark, we looked at two basic constructions, segment bisector (also called the perpendicular bisector) and angle bisector. These two constructions are benchmark #9 (which we will take next Monday). There are really any notes, but here are pictures of each construction:

Finally, while 1/2 the class worked on constructions, the other 1/2 worked on HW: #9 Unit 1 Review, in preparation for our first big test. You can download it here.
Coming up:
-BM 5 on Monday, 9/10
-Exam #1 on the first block (11/12)
-Grade Report #1 due second block (13/14)
-BM 3, 4, and 9 on Monday, 9/17
Posting for Points Question:
Explain your steps for constructing a segment bisector and an angle bisector.

We started off today with a check of homework #5 and #6, along with a warm-up. We followed that with a retake of benchmarks 1 and 2. This was the last time in class for those benchmarks. If you still need to pass them, you will have to do it during office hours.
We then went into our notes for today. 1.5 Segment and Angle Bisectors. We looked at midpoint (our next benchmark), finding endpoints, and don’t forget angle bisectors! With just a few minutes to spare we got the homework, #7 page 38 #17-49 (odd) skip 35 and 43.
Coming Up:
-BM #5 on Monday, 9/10
-Test #1 on First Block (9/11-12)
-Grade Report #1 Due Second Block (9/13-14)
-BM #3, 4, 9, and retake #5 on Monday 9/17
Posting for Points Question:
Pick 2 points and find the midpoint and distance between the two. Show your steps!

Today we explored 2 ideas closely related- segment addition postulate and angle addition postulate. The main idea behind both of these concepts is that “The sum of the pieces equals the whole!” Here are the notes for 1.3 and 1.4, as well as the warm-up on distance formula. We also had 2 assignments, #5 page 21 #19-39 (odd) and #6 page 29 #17, 21, 26-37 (all), 61-79 (o).
Coming Up:

• Benchmarks 1 and 2 Retake on Tues/Wed (4/5)

Posting for Points Question:
The Segment and Angle Addition Postulates show us that the sum of the parts equals the whole thing. We looked at some examples with a point between two other points or a point in the interior of an angle and wrote an algebraic expression to solve for a variable. Create your own example (2 small parts add to the whole thing) and give your problem and solution. You may want to write/work it out on paper before posting. I have given two examples below.

Today we took our first of MANY benchmarks. Benchmarks 1 and 2 on Classifying Angles and the Pythagorean Theorem. Check online to see how you did!
After the benchmarks, we got down to business. We used Google Earth and sites like walkjogrun.net to calculate distances, and then learned how to use the actual distance formula to find distances. What fun! The handout in class was our next assignment, #4.
Coming Up:

• Book Day on Wed/Thurs (29/30)

Posting for Points Question:
Pick 2 points and use the distance formula to find the distance between them.

I have the gradebook mostly set up now, or at least set up to post your grades. You can view your grades at any time here. Your password is different from the original one. Just read the announcement.
However, be prepared! I have added blog posting points to the grade report. Since many of you haven’t posted any comments yet, your grade will reflect it. Just start posting comments and it will go up!

After a quick warm-up on they Pythagorean Theorem, we spent most of the rest of the period working on our Chapter 1 Vocabulary words. This is assignment #2 and was due at the end of class. I talked briefly about some key vocabulary terms, as well as classifying angles by their measures (our next benchmark). Finally, we had a second assignment, #3 page 13 #9-43 (odd), 81-95 (odd).
Coming Up:

• Benchmarks 1 and 2 on Mon/Tues block (27/28)

Posting for Points Question:
Vocabulary is an important part of geometry. Share your favorite word and definition from the Chapter 1 Vocabulary List. If your favorite word is already defined here, select another one.

Today was a good day in class. We started class with a warm up on square rooting, then got into the meat and potatoes of the lesson, The Pythagorean Theorem. Here are the notes as well as the game we played- Me Vs. You. There was an assignment, but depending on how the class did depended on how much. If you were absent, you get to do the whole worksheet.
Posting for Point Question:
The Pythagorean Theorem is our first benchmark that we will be taking next week. Give an example of finding a missing leg OR missing hypotenuse on a right triangle. Use the ^ key to represent powers.