Mrs. Bowman: January 2006

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January 31, 2006

BAG Geometry 1/31/06

Today we practiced finding the measures of angles using all the information we have learned so far.

Skills:
-find the measure of angles

HW:
-Angle Tangle

Vocab Quiz Thursday

Georgia Standards:
MBAG: 4.1 Symbols Recognize
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain
MBAG 8.3 Angles: Protractors
MBAG 9.5 Angles: Find/Identify

MBAG 8.1 Classify 2D & 3D by properties
MBAG 9.6 Angles: Complementary/Supplementary
MBAG 9.2 Triangles: Problem Solving/Sum of Angles

Posted by Bowman at 12:15 PM

GEO Similarity 1/31/06

Today we learned 3 new theorems about proportions.

Skills:
-apply 3 theorems frequently used to establish proportionality

HW:
p.354-355 (1-8) due Thursday
Practice Test due Friday
Quiz Wednesday
Test Ch 8 Monday

Georgia Standards:
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms: State /Apply
GEO 4.5 Theorems: Apply/State
GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Informal/Informal
GEO 4.9 Similarity: Properties
GEO 4.22 Similarity: Triangles
GEO 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships: Problems

Posted by Bowman at 10:59 AM

January 30, 2006

BAG Geometry 1/30/06

Today we discussed how to classify quadrilaterals. We used a graphic organizer to help us understand all the characteristics.

Skills:
-classify quadrilaterals

HW:
p. 203 (4-19 omit 8)
Vocab Quiz Thursday

Georgia Standards:
MBAG: 4.1 Symbols Recognize
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain
MBAG 8.1 Classify 2D & 3D by properties

Posted by Bowman at 12:01 PM

GEO Similarity 1/30/06

Today we continued to work with congruence and proportions in similar triangles.

Skills:
-use the concept of similarity to establish the congruence of angles and the proportionality of segments

HW:
p. 348-350 (2,8,10-12, 14, 17, 20)
ws Practice 8.1 through 8.3
Quiz Wednesday (8.1 to 8.4) (the class voted to postpone the quiz to Wednesday.

Posted by Bowman at 10:50 AM

January 27, 2006

GEO Similarity 1/27/06

Today we worked with the similar triangles to find the congruent angles and proportional sides.

Skills:
-use the concept of similarity to establish the congruence of angles and the proportionality of segments

HW:
p.343 (16-18)
p.347 - 348 (1,3,5,9)
Quiz Tuesday

Posted by Bowman at 02:01 PM

BAG Accelerated Math 1/27/06

Today we participated in Accelerated Math. There is no homework.

Posted by Bowman at 01:11 PM

GEO Extra Credit

Here is the extra credit assignment offered in class today. This is optional and is due by February 27th.

Extra Credit Logic Puzzles.doc

Posted by Bowman at 10:49 AM

January 26, 2006

GEO Similarity 1/26/06

Today we began proving triangles are similar.

Skills:
-use several methods to prove that triangles are similar

HW:
p. 341 - 342 (2,3,6-10, 16-18)

Posted by Bowman at 01:56 PM

BAG Geometry 1/26/06

Today we worked on classifying triangles by their sides and their angles.

Skills:

- classify triangles by their angles
-classify triangles by their sides
-find measures of missing angles in triangles

HW:
p.198 (9-21, 25-27)
p. 611 Lesson 2-9 (1-21 odd Show all work!)

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 9.5 Angles: Find/Identify
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain
MBAG 9.2 Triangles: Problem Solving/Sum of Angles

Posted by Bowman at 01:07 PM

January 25, 2006

GEO Similarity 1/25/06

Today we discussed the concept of similarity.

Skills:
-identify characteristics of similar figures

HW:
p. 336 - 338 (3-6, 8-16, omit 14)

Posted by Bowman at 01:51 PM

BAG Geometry 1/25/06

Today we discussed parallel lines and the angles formed with a transversal.

Skills:
-identify lines that are parallel
-identify types of angles formed by parallel lines and transversals

HW:
p. 191 (10-32 all omit 28)

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 9.5 Angles: Find/Identify
MBAG 9.6 Angles: Complementary/Supplementary
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 01:00 PM

January 24, 2006

GEO Similarity 1/24/06

Today we practiced using the ratio and proportion theorems.

Skills:
-recognize and work with ratios
-recognize and work with proportions
-apply the product and ratio theorems
-calculate geometric mean

HW:
p.330-331 (12-18, 20-22, 24-26)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 4.5 Theorems: Apply/State
GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Informal/Informal
GEO 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships: Problems

Posted by Bowman at 01:48 PM

BAG Geometry - 1/24/06

Today we practiced drawing and measuring angles.

Skills:
-drawing angles
-measuring angles

HW:
ws 1-11B & 1-13B

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 8.3 Angles: Protractors
MBAG 9.5 Angles: Find/Identify

Posted by Bowman at 12:50 PM

January 23, 2006

GEO Assignment Guide Ch 8

Here is the assignment guide for chapter 8.

Geometry Assignment Guide Ch8.doc

Posted by Bowman at 01:43 PM

GEO Ratios and Proportion 1/23/05

Today we began our chapter on similarity by reviewing ratios and proportions.

Skills:

-recognize and work with ratios
-recognize and work with proportions
-apply the product and ratio theorems
-calculate geometric mean

HW:
p.329-330

Posted by Bowman at 01:28 PM

GEO Similarity 1/23/05

Today we began our chapter on similarity by reviewing ratios and proportions.

Skills:

-recognize and work with ratios
-recognize and work with proportions
-apply the product and ratio theorems
-calculate geometric mean

HW:
p.329-330 (2,3ac,4,5,6ab,7-11)

Posted by Bowman at 01:28 PM

GEO Similarity 1/23/06

Today we began a unit on similarity by reviewing ratios and proportions.

Skills:
-recognize and work with ratios
-recognize and work with proportions
-apply the product and ratio theorems
-calculate geometric mean

Posted by Bowman at 01:23 PM

BAG Geometry 1/23/06

Today we began our chapter on Geometry. We discussed and wrote down the definitions for all the basic terms as well the types of angles. At the end of this chapter we will take a quiz on all the vocabulary from this chapter. Be sure to study these each night!

Skills:
-identify and define basic vocabulary terms

HW:
Create a picture using geometry terms (see worksheet with directions) due tomorrow (Tuesday, 1/24)

Georgia Standards:
MBAG: 4.1 Symbols Recognize
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 11:40 AM

BAG Assignment Guide Ch 5

Here is the link to print the assignment guide for chapter 5.

BAG Assignment Guide Chp 5-1.doc

Posted by Bowman at 11:20 AM

January 20, 2006

BAG Real Numbers 1/20/06

Today we took the Ch 9 Test. There is no homework. Have a good weekend.

Skills:
-find the square roots of perfect squares
-estimate square roots
-identify and classify numbers in the real number system
-use the pythagorean theorem
-use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems

HW:
none

Georgia Standards:
BAG 1.1 Real Numbers: Compare
BAG 1.3 Real Numbers: Subsets
BAG 2.2 Real Number Properties: All
BAG 3.2 Real Numbers: Ordering
BAG 9.2 Triangles: Problem Solving
BAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 10:48 AM

January 19, 2006

BAG Real Numbers 1/19/06

Today we reviewed Ch 9.

HW:
p.630 9-1 (evens), 9-2(evens), 9-3(1-5), 9-4(1-14), 9-5(1-3)
Test Friday
Notebook due on Thursday

Posted by Bowman at 10:44 AM

January 18, 2006

BAG 1/18/06

Today was the Writing Assessment Test. There is no homework.

Posted by Bowman at 10:50 AM

January 17, 2006

GEO Transformations 1/17 to 1/20

This week we will work on an independent study packet. Students will work on Transformations at their own pace. All work on Lessons 7.1 to 7.5 will be due on Thursday, January 19th. We will review this chapter on Tuesday, January 17th and Thursday, January 19th. The Test over Transformations will be on Friday, January 20th. (Wednesday, Jan 18th is the Writing Assessment Test, therefore we will not have an assignment on this day.) Please note: these lessons are in an alternate textbook.

Skills:
-identify the three basic transformations in a plane
-use transformations to identify patterns and their properties in real life
-use properties of reflections
-relate to reflections and line symmetry
-use properties of rotations
-relate to rotations and rotational symmetry
-use properties of translations
-use translations to solve real-life problems
-use properties of glide reflections
-use compositions of transformations

HW:
Tues, Jan 17th p.365 (1-14); p.367 (35-36); p.369 (1-17) (due on Thursday)
Wed, Jan 18th none
Thurs, Jan 19th practice quizzes (packet due today)
Fri, Jan 20th no homework (Test today)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 4.30 Transformations:Dilations
GEO 4.31 Transformations:Examine/Apply
GEO 4.32 Transformations:Use

Posted by Bowman at 01:42 PM

BAG Real Numbers 1/17/06

Today we practiced using the pythagorean theorem in real-life situations.

Skills:
-use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems

HW:
p.394 Mid Chp Test (1-10) due Thursday
wkbk 9-5 Study Guide (1-3) and Practice (1-9) due Thursday
Test Friday

Posted by Bowman at 10:38 AM

January 13, 2006

BAG Accelerated Math 1/13/06

Today we participated in Accelerated Math. There is no homework. Have a great 3 day weekend!

Posted by Bowman at 12:24 PM

January 12, 2006

BAG Real Numbers 1/12/06

Today we learned the pythagorean theorem.

Skills:
-use the pythagorean theorem

HW:
p.400 (11-29 all, 34-37) due Tuesday

Posted by Bowman at 12:25 PM

January 11, 2006

BAG Real Numbers 1/11/06

Today we estimated square roots to the nearest whole number, and discussed real numbers.

Skills:
-estimate square roots
-identify and classify numbers in the real number system

HW:
wkbk 9-2 Practice (1-24 all)
wkbk 9-3 Practice (1-9 all)

Georgia Standards:
BAG 1.1 Real Numbers: Compare
BAG 1.3 Real Numbers: Subsets
BAG 2.2 Real Number Properties: All
BAG 3.2 Real Numbers: Ordering
BAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 12:17 PM

January 10, 2006

GEO Transformations 1/10 to 1/13

This week we will work on an independent study packet. Students will work on Transformations at their own pace. Lessons 7.1 to 7.5 will be completed this week. Please note: these lessons are in an alternate textbook.

Georgia Standards:
GEO 4.30 Transformations:Dilations
GEO 4.31 Transformations:Examine/Apply
GEO 4.32 Transformations:Use

Posted by Bowman at 01:31 PM

GEO Transformations Assignment Guide

Here is the assignment guide for the unit on Transformations. Download file

Posted by Bowman at 12:56 PM

BAG Assignment Guide Ch 9

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 9. Download file

Posted by Bowman at 12:33 PM

BAG Real Numbers 1/10/06

Today we discussed how to find the square root of a number. We worked with perfect squares, fractions and decimals. Students should memorize the perfect squares of the numbers 1-20 and 25.

Skills:
-find the square roots of perfect squares

HW:
ws 21 - Square Roots
wkbk 9-1 Practice

Georgia Standards:
BAG 1.1 Real Numbers: Compare
BAG 1.3 Real Numbers: Subsets
BAG 2.2 Real Number Properties: All
BAG 3.2 Real Numbers: Ordering
BAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 11:45 AM