Have a great Winter Break!

Students,

Yes, there is homework over winter break; however, hopefully if you use class time effectively on Thursday or Friday, the amount you actually have to do at home will be very minimal. Have a great break.

Mr. Hanson

Geometry Dec. 17-21

• Continue chapter 6.
• Quiz

-Mr. Hanson

Algebra Dec. 17-21

• Chapter 5 Test.
• Begin chapter 6.

-Mr. Hanson

Geometry 12/10 - 12/14

Geometry scholars,

Our chapter 5 test is this week. Be sure to be prepared by completing your study guide.

Have a great week. -Mr. Hanson

Algebra 12/10 - 12/14

Algebra Scholars,

As we steam our way through chapter 5 and linear sentences, we move closer to our chapter 5 test. We have this week before the test. Have a great week. Mr. Hanson

Geometry: 12/3 - 12/7

Geometers, our first quiz is this week. As you may know by now, chapter 5 in Geometry is your first "real" attempt as proofs. These proofs are based around congruence.

Have a great week. -Mr. Hanson

Algebra: 12/3 -12-7

We are starting chapter 5 in algebra: Linear Sentences. Here are some skills that you will learn in chapter 5:

• Solve linear equations of the form ax + b = cx + d. (5-3, 5-8)
• Solve linear inequalities of the form ax + b < cx + d. (5-6, 5-8)
• Use chunking to simplify or evaluate expressions or to solve equations. (5-9)
• Find equivalent forms of formulas and equations. (5-7)

Your first quiz will happen this week as well for chapter 5. Have a great week. -Mr. Hanson

Algebra 11/26 - 11/30

Algebra Scholars,

Welcome back after Thanksgiving Break. Can you believe it! That chapter 4 test is happening this week! We have a hefty week filled with a quiz, HWQuiz, and the chapter test. Remember, be sure to print and complete the study guide from Edline. It can be used as notes on the test.

--Mr. Hanson

Geometry 11/26 - 11/30

Geometry Scholars,

Welcome back after Thanksgiving Break. I hope that everyone had a chance to take a break, relax, and give thanks. Yes, I know...I you were probably studying all break for your chapter 4 geometry test this week. Be sure to complete your study guide prior to coming to class so you can use that as notes on the test.

Good luck. ---Mr. Hanson

Geometry 11/12-11/16

Geometry Scholars,

We continue chapter 4 and our work with reflections. If you have any questions, I have some great interactive examples on my Edina website regarding reflecting points and figures.

A reminder, conferences are Thursday, November 15 from 4-7pm and Monday, November 19 from 8am - 8pm. I look forward to seeing and meeting your parents on those dates.

Have a great week! -Mr. Hanson

Algebra 11/12-11-16

Algebra Scholars,

We jump into chapter 4 this week (Subtraction in Algebra). Be sure to give your assignment stamp sheet special attention because we are jumping around a bit in the chapter.

A reminder, conferences are Thursday, November 15 from 4-7pm and Monday, November 19 from 8am - 8pm. I look forward to seeing and meeting your parents on those dates.

Have a great week! -Mr. Hanson

Algebra 11/5-11/9

Algebra Scholars,

Can you believe it? Quarter 1 is in the books! Not to mention, your chapter 3 test is this week as well. Remember to print off your study guide from edline. The study guide will help you prepare for the test! Good luck.

Mr. Hanson

Geometry 11/5-11/9

Scholars,

We begin chapter 4, Reflections to Congruence, as we also begin quarter 2. This chapter contains a lot of constructing figures and their images. In other words, you may notice that your homework will take you a bit longer than normal this chapter. Please plan for that and use your class work time even more wisely than you usually do. ;-)

Have a great week! -Mr. Hanson

Algebra Oct. 29 - Nov. 2

Algebra Scholars,

Can you believe it? This is the last week of quarter 1. In fact, all of your homework for chapter 3 will go on your quarter 2 grades. If you are missing any tests or quizzes, be sure that they are made up by 10/30. I will not be accepting missing work after that date.

Have a great week!
--Mr. Hanson

Geometry Oct 29 - Nov. 2

Geometry Math Scholars,

Can you believe it? It is the end of 1st Quarter. The chapter 3 test this week is the last grade on 1st quarter grades. If you have any missing work, be sure to get it done before the test!!! As you know, after the test, it is no longer worth credit.

Have a great week! --Mr. Hanson

Geometry 10/22 - 10/26

Geometry students, hopefully by now you have become very comfortable wth rotating figures.  We are continuing with chapter 3.  Be sure to check in this week during class to update your stamp sheet due dates.  Have a great week.  -Mr. Hanson

Algebra 10/22 - 10/27

Algebra students, we continue to work on chapter 3 (Addition in Algebra).  Remember to take a look at your stamp sheet to verify what homework is due and when it is due.  Have a great week.  -Mr. Hanson

Geometry 10/15 - 10/17

Geometry Students,

This is a short week this week. EME is Thursday and Friday which means no school for students!

We are starting chapter 3. Lots of Rotating going on these days! :-)

Mr. Hanson

Algebra 10/15 - 10/17

Algebra Students,

This is a short week this week. EME is Thursday and Friday which means no school for students!

We are starting chapter 3. B-day has their test on Monday.

Mr. Hanson

Geometry 10/8 - 10/12

Geometry Scholars,

We will conclude chapter 2. You will have a HW quiz this week and have the chapter 2 test. Be ready! :-) Be sure to print the study guide from edline before class or from this URL: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=d2t9kf5_1dfctvw

Have a great week!

Mr. Hanson

Algebra 10/8 - 10/12

Algebra Scholars,

We continue through chapter 2. You will have a HW quiz this week. Be ready! :-)

Have a great week!

Mr. Hanson

Algebra 10/1 - 10/5

Math Scholars,

We have a quiz this week cover sections 2.1 - 2.3. Remember, homework quizzes can happen any day so be sure to show the original problem, your work, and the correct final answer. Also, be sure to check your answers to ensure your responses are correct.

Have a great week! -- Mr. Hanson

Geometry 10/1 - 10/5

Geometry students,

Please remember to get your homework quiz signed by a parent for next class. Their signature on your homework quiz is worth 5 points. Remember to always write the original problem, show your work, and have the correct final answer in your nightly homework. If you do that on your homework, you will do great on your homework quizzes. Until then, you scores will be less than satisfactory.

This week, we have a quiz on Monday Oct. 1. ALSO, please update your stamp sheet due dates. Change the Quiz and 2-5 from 10/3 to 10/1...and then fill the remaining dates accordingly. The test will be on 10/9.

Thanks and have a great week! --Mr. Hanson

Geometry 9/24 - 9/28

Math scholars, can you believe it? We are already starting our 4th week of school! As of Friday, 9/21/07, you have received your first grade update via Edline. Not to mention, we have already completed chapter 1.

Chapter 2 takes us into the uses of language and logic in geometry. Conditionals (if-then statements), converses, unions/intersections, and the need for definitions just to name a few headliners.

I have also posted a link to a video I would like everyone to watch, if you have not already seen it. It is is called, "Did you know 2.0." It is the top video in my list on the right side of my blog.

Have a great week! - Mr. Hanson

Algebra 9/24 - 9/28

Math scholars, can you believe it? We are already starting our 4th week of school! As of Friday, 9/21/07, you have received your first grade update via Edline. Not to mention, we have already completed chapter 1.

Chapter 2 takes us into the uses of multiplication in algebra. Rates, multiplying fractions, solving ax=b, factors and even permutations.

I have also posted a link to a video I would like everyone to watch, if you have not already seen it. It is is called, "Did you know 2.0." It is the top video in my list on the right side of my blog.

Have a great week! - Mr. Hanson

Geometry 9/17 - 9/21

Geometry students,

As we begin our third week of class, I want to extend my appreciation for a great start to the school year in all of my classes. I expect standard to be continued throughout the year and I believe that you, my students, strive for success academically and socially in my classroom and life.

This week in algebra brings you your first test. Chapter 1 Test is at the end of the week. (Remember, for exact dates, please check your stamp sheet or Edine). Be sure to complete the study guide (located on Edline) and Progress Self-Test (PST) to ensure your best chance of success on the chapter 1 test. Also, remember that no missing work can be turned in from chapter 1 after we complete the chapter. If you having missing work, be sure you have it with you on the day of the test to get half credit for it.

Thanks all for now. Have a great week!
- Mr. Hanson

Algebra 9/17 - 9/21 (Attention: Change of Dates - Chapter 1 Test)

Algebra students,

***Important update: A-Day: Chapter 1 Test date has changed and is now on Thrusday 9/20. B-Day: Chapater 1 Test is now Friday 9/21.*** Be sure to update your stamp sheets.

As we begin our third week of class, I want to extend my appreciation for a great start to the school year in all of my classes. I expect standard to be continued throughout the year and I believe that you, my students, strive for success academically and socially in my classroom and life.

This week in algebra brings you your first test. Chapter 1 Test is at the end of the week. (Remember, for exact dates, please check your stamp sheet or Edine). Be sure to complete the study guide and Progress Self-Test (PST) to ensure your best chance of success on the chapter 1 test. Also, remember that no missing work can be turned in from chapter 1 after we complete the chapter. If you having missing work, be sure you have it with you on the day of the test to get half credit for it.

Thanks all for now. Have a great week!
- Mr. Hanson

Geometry 9/10-9/14

Geometry Students,

We will continue our way through chapter 1. Your first quiz is this week. You will most likely take your first homework quiz this week as well. Be ready for your first homework quiz. Remember, on homework quizzes, you may only use your corrected homework as notes. No textbook or notes.

Mr. Hanson

Algebra 9/10-9/14

Algebra Students,

As we continue chapter 1 we will explore variables, expressions, Square Roots, the Pythagorean Theorem. Be ready for your first Homework Quiz. Remember, on homework quizzes, you may only use your corrected homework as notes. No textbook or notes.

Mr. Hanson

Geometry 9/4-9/7

Welcome Geometry Students to the 2007-2008 school year. I, Mr. Hanson, am your teacher and look forward to this school year. Remember to get your math information sheet sign and returned to class for points!

Welcome again.

Algebra 9/4-9/7

Welcome to the first week of school: 2007-2008 style.

Remember to get your math info. sheet signed for points by a parent!!!!!

Welcome back!