Mrs. Bowman: February 2006

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February 28, 2006

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/28/06

Today we began learning about trigonometry.

Skills:
understand three basic trigonometric relationships

HW:
p.420 (1-9, 12-16, 18)

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 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships: Problems
GEO 2.8 Formulas
GEO 4.7 Right Triangles: Identify
GEO 4.12 Pythagorean Theorem: State/Apply
GEO 4.13 Right Triangles: Recognize
GEO 4.14 Problem Solving: Trigonometry
GEO 4.24 Right Triangles:Use/Properties
GEO 3.4 Circles:Identify/Define
GEO 4.26 Circumference: Recognize/Circle
GEO 4.25 Right Triangles: Identify/Evaluate

Posted by Bowman at 01:12 PM

BAG Area and Volume 2/28/06

Today we worked on finding the surface area of prisms.

Skills:
find the surface area of prisms

HW:
p.497 (8-13) (Completed in class)
wkbk Practice 11-5 (1-11 omit 7)

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 7.1 Formulas: Apply
MBAG 8.1 Classify: 2D and 3D by Properties
MBAG 9.3 Problem Solving: Geometric Properties
MBAG 9.7 Area: Linear Relations
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 11:05 AM

February 27, 2006

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/27/06

Today we worked with space figures. We used them to help us practice applying the pythagorean theorem.

Skills:
apply the pythagorean theorem to solid figures

HW:
p.414 91-3, 5-7, 9,11,12,16)

Posted by Bowman at 01:10 PM

BAG CRCT Review 2/27/06

Today we worked on another review packet to prepare for the CRCT in April.

HW:
CRCT Review #3

Posted by Bowman at 11:03 AM

February 24, 2006

BAG Area and Volume 2/24/06

Today we took a quiz on 11-1 to 11-4.

Skills:
find the perimeters and areas of rectangles, squares and parallelograms
find the area of triangles and trapezoids
find the circumference of a circle
find the area of a circle
identify three dimensional figures
identify the vertices, edges and faces of each solid
find the volumes of prisms and cylinders
find the volume of pyramids and cones

HW:
CRCT Review #2

Posted by Bowman at 10:54 AM

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/24/06

Today we took a quiz on lessons 9.1 to 9.7.

Skills:
simplify radical expressions
solve quadratic equations
solve problems using circles
identify the relationships between the parts of a right triangle when an altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse
use the pythagorean theorem and its converse
use the distance formula to compute lengths of segments in the coordinate plane
recognize groups of whole numbers known as Pythagorean triples
apply the Principle of the Reduced Triangle
identify the ratio of side lengths in a 30-60-90 triangle
identify the ratio of side lengths in a 45-45-90 triangle

HW:
CRCT Review #2

Posted by Bowman at 10:38 AM

February 23, 2006

BAG Area and Volume 2/23/06

Today we worked on the volume of pyramids and cones.

Skills:
find the volume of pyramids and cones

HW:
wkbk 11-4 Study Guide (1-6) and Practice (1-11)
Review ws
Quiz Fri (11-1 to 11-4)

Posted by Bowman at 10:51 AM

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/23/06

Today we will continue learning how to solve problems dealing with special right triangles.

Skills:

identify the ratio of side lengths in a 30-60-90 triangle
identify the ratio of side lengths in a 45-45-90 triangle

HW:
ws Act 3-11 in class
p.409 (13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 25)

Posted by Bowman at 10:35 AM

February 22, 2006

BAG Area and Volume 2/22/06

Today we learned how to find the volume of prisms and cylinders.

Skills:
find the volumes of prisms and cylinders

HW:
p.488(7-12) in class
wkbk Practice 11-3 (1-11)
Quiz Fri (11-1 to 11-4)

Posted by Bowman at 10:47 AM

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/22/06

Today we learned about special right triangles.

Skills:

identify the ratio of side lengths in a 30-60-90 triangle
identify the ratio of side lengths in a 45-45-90 triangle

HW:
p.408(1-12, omit 11)
Quiz Fri (9.1 - 9.7)

Posted by Bowman at 10:07 AM

February 21, 2006

BAG Area and Volume 2/21/06

Today we learned how to identify solids and all their parts.

Skills:
identify three dimensional figures
identify the vertices, edges and faces of each solid

HW:
ws "Practice 175"
Quiz Fri (11-1 to 11-4)

CRCT Review #1 due Thursday

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 7.1 Formulas: Apply
MBAG 8.1 Classify: 2D and 3D by Properties
MBAG 9.3 Problem Solving: Geometric Properties
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 10:43 AM

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/21/06

Today we reviewed lesson 9.5 and 9.6.

Skills:
use the distance formula to compute lengths of segments in the coordinate plane
recognize groups of whole numbers known as Pythagorean triples
apply the Principle of the Reduced Triangle

HW:
p.395 (13-16, 18, 22,23)
p.402 (9-18)
Quiz Friday (9.1 - 9.7)

Posted by Bowman at 10:01 AM

February 16, 2006

BAG Area and Volume 2/16/06

Today we took a test on lessons 1.8, 7.6, 7.7, and 11.1. We also began reviewing for the CRCT.

Skills:
find the perimeters and areas of rectangles, squares and parallelograms
find the area of triangles and trapezoids
find the circumference of a circle
find the area of a circle

HW:
CRCT Review #1 due Thursday.

Posted by Bowman at 10:40 AM

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/16/06

Today we learned about families of right triangles.

Skills:
recognize groups of whole numbers known as Pythagorean triples
apply the Principle of the Reduced Triangle

HW:
p.401 (1-8)

Posted by Bowman at 09:55 AM

February 15, 2006

BAG Area and Volume 2/15/06

Today we worked with circles. We practiced finding the circumference and area.

Skills:
find the circumference of a circle
find the area of a circle

HW:
wkbk 7-7 Practice (1-14)
wkbk 11-1 Practice (1-12)
Quiz Thursday over lessons 1.8, 7.6, 7.7, and 11.1
Help Session at 8:15 am on Thursday.

Posted by Bowman at 10:37 AM

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/15/06

Today we worked with the distance formula.

Skills:
use the distance formula to compute lengths of segments in the coordinate plane

HW:
p.394 (1ace, 2,3,5-11)
ws - Distance Formula

Posted by Bowman at 09:52 AM

February 14, 2006

BAG Area and Volume 2/14/06

Today we worked on area of trapezoids and triangles.

Skills:
find the area of triangles and trapezoids

HW:
p.303 (11-28 all, 35-37)
Quiz Thursday

Posted by Bowman at 10:33 AM

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/14/06

Today we took a quiz over lessons 9.1 to 9.4.

HW:
CRCT Review #1

Posted by Bowman at 09:49 AM

February 13, 2006

BAG Assignment Guide Ch 11

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 11.

BAG Assignment Guide Chp 11.doc

Posted by Bowman at 02:40 PM

BAG Area and Volume 2/13/06

Today we reviewed perimeter and area of all types parallelograms.

Skills:
find the perimeters and areas of rectangles, squares and parallelograms

HW:
wkbk Practice 1-8 (1-12)

Posted by Bowman at 09:58 AM

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/13/06

Today we are combining lesson 9.3 and 9.4 together.

Skills:

identify the relationships between the parts of a right triangle when an altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse
use the pythagorean theorem and its converse

HW:
p.379 (3de, 5,16,17a)
p.388 (17, 20, 22-24)
ws - "What type of Triangle?"

Quiz Tuesday 9.1 - 9.4

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 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships: Problems
GEO 2.8 Formulas
GEO 4.7 Right Triangles: Identify
GEO 4.13 Right Triangles: Recognize
GEO 4.24 Right Triangles:Use/Properties
GEO 4.25 Right Triangles: Identify/Evaluate

Posted by Bowman at 09:45 AM

February 10, 2006

GEO Pythagorean Theorem2/10/06

Today we discussed the Pythagorean Theorem.

Skills:
use the pythagorean theorem and its converse

HW:
p.387 (1aceg, 2-10, 12ac, 13-15)

Posted by Bowman at 04:28 PM

BAG Accelerated Math 2/10/06

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

Posted by Bowman at 12:39 PM

February 09, 2006

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/9/06

Today we learned about the relationship of the sides of a right triangle when an altitude is drawn.

Skills:
identify the relationships between the parts of a right triangle when an altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse

HW:
p. 379 (1, 3abc, 4cd, 8-14)

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 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships: Problems
GEO 2.8 Formulas
GEO 4.7 Right Triangles: Identify
GEO 4.13 Right Triangles: Recognize
GEO 4.24 Right Triangles:Use/Properties
GEO 4.25 Right Triangles: Identify/Evaluate

Posted by Bowman at 04:23 PM

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/9/06

Today we learned about the relationship of the sides of a right triangle when an altitude is drawn.

Skills:
identify the relationships between the parts of a right triangle when an altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse

HW:
p. 379 (1, 3abc, 4cd, 8-14)

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 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships: Problems
GEO 2.8 Formulas
GEO 4.7 Right Triangles: Identify
GEO 4.13 Right Triangles: Recognize
GEO 4.24 Right Triangles:Use/Properties
GEO 4.25 Right Triangles: Identify/Evaluate

Posted by Bowman at 04:23 PM

BAG Geometry 2/9/06

Today we took the Ch 5 Test.

Skills:
-identify and define basic vocabulary terms
-drawing angles
-measuring angles
-identify lines that are parallel
-identify types of angles formed by parallel lines and transversals
- classify triangles by their angles
-classify triangles by their sides
-find measures of missing angles in triangles
-classify quadrilaterals
-verify congruent triangles by using SSS, ASA, SAS
-identify similar triangles

HW:
none

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 9.2 Triangles: Problem Solving/Sum of Angles
MBAG 8.1 Classify 2D & 3D by properties
MBAG 9.6 Angles: Complementary/Supplementary
MBAG 9.1 Congruence/Similarity: Properties

Posted by Bowman at 12:37 PM

February 08, 2006

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/8/06

Today we reviewed circles.

Skills:
find circumference and area of circles
find length and measure of arcs and sectors of circles

HW:
p.374 (1-12,15)

Posted by Bowman at 12:52 PM

BAG Geometry 2/8/06

Today we finished reviewing for the Ch 5 Test.

Skills:

-identify and define basic vocabulary terms
-drawing angles
-measuring angles
-identify lines that are parallel
-identify types of angles formed by parallel lines and transversals
- classify triangles by their angles
-classify triangles by their sides
-find measures of missing angles in triangles
-classify quadrilaterals
-verify congruent triangles by using SSS, ASA, SAS
-identify similar triangles

HW:
p.224 (1-17, 22-25, 28, 30, 31)
Notebook due today.
Test Thursday

Posted by Bowman at 12:35 PM

February 07, 2006

BAG Geometry 2/7/06

Today we learned how to determine if triangles are similar.

Skills:
-identify similar triangles

HW:
wkbk 5-6 Study Guide and Practice
Notebook due on Wednesday
Test Ch 5 Thursday

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 9.5 Angles: Find/Identify
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain
MBAG 9.2 Triangles: Problem Solving/Sum of Angles
MBAG 9.1 Congruence/Similarity: Properties

Posted by Bowman at 12:30 PM

GEO Similarity 2/7/06

Today we took the Ch 8 test.

Skills:

-recognize and work with ratios
-recognize and work with proportions
-apply the product and ratio theorems
-calculate geometric mean
-identify characteristics of similar figures
-use several methods to prove that triangles are similar
-use the concept of similarity to establish the congruence of angles and the proportionality of segments
-apply 3 theorems frequently used to establish proportionality

HW:
none

Posted by Bowman at 11:10 AM

GEO Assignment Guide Ch 9

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 9.

Geometry Assignment Guide Ch9.doc

Posted by Bowman at 09:02 AM

February 06, 2006

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/6/06

Today we started Ch 9. This is a lengthy chapter with a lot of new information. Make sure you keep up and ask questions when you have them. Bring your calculators with you each day. We started with a review of radicals and the quadratic formula.

Skills:
simplify radical expressions
solve quadratic equations

HW:
p.368 (2-4, 5bd, 6bdf, 7bdf, 8bd, 9-13) (due Wednesday)
Test Ch 8 Tuesday
Study session is planned for Tuesday morning at 8:15 as long as I am over the flu.

Posted by Bowman at 04:08 PM

BAG Geometry 2/6/06

Today we began reviewing for the Ch 5 Test. This is out of order from your assignment guide since I am out sick today. Classwork assignment is to write a test for Ch 5 with 15 to 20 questions and including the answers on the back of the test or on a separate sheet of paper. You may use your textbook, workbook, and notes to help you. This will be collected on Tuesday.

HW:
p.617 Lesson 5-1 (1-6)
p. 618 Lesson 5-2 (1-8)

Lesson 5-3 (1-8)
Lesson 5-5 (1-6)

Test Ch 5 Thursday
Notebook due Wednesday

Posted by Bowman at 12:32 PM

February 03, 2006

BAG Accelerated Math 2/3/06

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

Posted by Bowman at 11:54 AM

GEO Similarity 2/3/06

Today we reviewed for the Ch 8 Test.

Skills:
-recognize and work with ratios
-recognize and work with proportions
-apply the product and ratio theorems
-calculate geometric mean
-identify characteristics of similar figures
-use several methods to prove that triangles are similar
-use the concept of similarity to establish the congruence of angles and the proportionality of segments
-apply 3 theorems frequently used to establish proportionality

HW:
p.361-364 (8-15, 18, 19, 25, 26, 28, 29)
Test Tuesday

Posted by Bowman at 11:07 AM

February 02, 2006

BAG Geometry 2/2/06

Today we took our Vocabulary Quiz over Ch 5.

Skills:
-identify and define vocabulary terms

HW:
none

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

Posted by Bowman at 11:54 AM

GEO Similarity 2/2/06

Today we continued to practice using the 3 proportionality theorems.

Skills:
-apply 3 theorems frequently used to establish proportionality

HW:
p. 356 - 359 (9, 11-15, 20-22, 30)
p. 361 (1-7)
Test Tuesday

Posted by Bowman at 11:04 AM

February 01, 2006

BAG Geometry 2/1/06

Today we learned how to prove triangles are congruent.

Skills:
-verify congruent triangles by using SSS, ASA, SAS

HW:
p.212 (8-14, 17-18)
Vocab Quiz Thursday

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

MBAG 9.1 Congruence/Similarity: Properties

Posted by Bowman at 12:25 PM

GEO Similarity 2/1/06

Today we took our quiz on 8.1 to 8.4.

Skills:

HW:
Practice Test due Fri
Test Ch 8 Tuesday

Posted by Bowman at 10:54 AM