My office hours, during which students may come for tutoring, extended time on exams, extra credit or conferencing, will be by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:40-3:00. … [Read more...]
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Topic 1 (Interior Angles in a Triangle) Classwork and Homework
Greetings Students, In this lesson we used protractors to measure the three angles inside of various triangles. We added up our results and conjectured that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees. We created our first triangle theorem: Triangle Theorem 1: The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees. For Extra Practice and Explanation: http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GP5/LIntAng.htm For a Challenge follow along with this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPG-9IFnJnI Attached below are the classwork and homework assignments for Topic 1. [gview … [Read more...]
Course Syllabus and Student Contract
Students and parents, Attached to this post are the Course Syllabus and Student Contract for Geometry. These documents explain the purpose of the course as well as expectations for students. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Geometry-Student-Contract1.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Geometry-Syllabus1.docx"] … [Read more...]
Office Hours (Updated)
Attention students and geometers, Office hours have changed!!! I will be available by appointment during 4th period on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in the computer lab. You must let me know before 4th period if you are planning to come! I will be available during 7th period on Monday and Tuesday. I will also be available after school Wednesday and Thursday from 2:40-3:05. … [Read more...]
New Year at WHSAD
Welcome to all new students and to those who are coming back! Have fun this year and make every day count. … [Read more...]
Welcome Back Seniors!
[gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Syllabus-Fall20141.doc"] Annnnnnnnnnnnnd, we're back. That was quick. Since we're back to do the whole formal learning gig, attached to this post you'll find the course syllabus and the student contract. Filling out the contract with your parent or guardian is your first assignment. If you're feeling froggy, go ahead and leap into it. Sign it. Bring it in on Thursday when we start. Oh, by the way, we start Thursday. I am looking forward to working with you. … [Read more...]
Geometry Regents Today
The geometry regents exam is today - June 20th Please arrive to school at 12:15 Click here for the answers to the practice exam we worked on during yesterday's review session. … [Read more...]
ONE WEEK until the GEOMETRY Regents!
We have exactly one week until June 20th -- the Geometry Regents Exam! If you are in Ms. Wilson's 1st period class, please note the following: Regents Review: Monday, June 16 -- Periods 8 & 9 Tuesday, June 17 -- 10:30am-12:30pm Thursday, June 19 -- 1:30pm-3:30pm You should attend AT LEAST one session before Friday's exam! Green Books and Orange Review Books will be checked IN CLASS on Monday, June 16th. Make sure to bring them to get credit for all the work you have completed! … [Read more...]
Algebra: Trig Ratios
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What makes a business successful?
Now that you've created a product and pitched it to investors you know that making a business successful isn't easy. Today you are going to run another business - a Lemonade Stand! You have 40 minutes to see how much money you can make. Each round lasts for 5 days. Keep track of how much money you make in 30 days. Please download the excel worksheet at the bottom of this post to record your data. You only have to input the values that you make each day (negative or positive). The sheet will total your 30 day earnings for you. You must e-mail your completed sheet to cahill@whsad.org in order to recieve credit. You can answer the questions underneath the chart on the excel sheet. Answer the following: 1. After you've had your business … [Read more...]