Mrs. Bowman: Geometry 2006

Bridges! Boy did we have fun!

posted on: May 21, 2007

GEO Final Review 5/17/07

Today we went over the first final review packet. We worked on the 2nd final review packet. It is due on Monday. Our Math final exam will be on Thursday morning, May 24th.

posted on: May 17, 2007

GEO Project 5/2/07 to 5/17/07

For the next 10 days, students will be working on a project to make a bridge out of toothpicks. Students will be placed in groups of 5 people. Each person will choose a job to do for their construction company. The majority of the work will be completed in class. Once in a while, you may have to finish up whatever was not done in class.

HW:
During this project, I recommend that students spend time reviewing each chapter in the book in order to prepare for the EOCT and the final exam. The chapter reviews in the book are a good resource. I will have one more EOCT practice for you to work on during this time also.

Note: EOCT will be on May 9th and 10th. We will put our bridge project on hold during this time.

posted on: May 02, 2007

GEO Surface Area and Volume 5/1/07

Today we took the test on Ch 12. The next EOCT review was given out today.

No HW.

posted on: May 01, 2007

GEO Surface Area and Volume 4/30/07

Today we reviewed the material in Ch 12.

Skills:
find the surface area of prisms
find the surface area of pyramids
find the surface areas of circular solids
find the volume of right rectangular prisms
find the volumes of other prisms
find the volumes of cylinders
use the area of a prism's or a cylinder's cross section to find the solid's volume
find the volume of pyramids
find the volume of cones
solve problems involving cross sections of pyramids and cones
find the volume of spheres

HW:
p. 594 (1-14, 18)
Test Tuesday

posted on: April 30, 2007

GEO Surface Area and Volume 4/27/07

Today we learned how to find the volume of a sphere.

Skills:
find the volume of spheres

HW:
p.585 (7)
p.589 (2-7, 9)
Test Tuesday

posted on: April 27, 2007

GEO Surface Area and Volume 4/26/07

Today we are working on volume.

Skills:
find the volume of right rectangular prisms
find the volumes of other prisms
find the volumes of cylinders
use the area of a prism's or a cylinder's cross section to find the solid's volume
find the volume of pyramids
find the volume of cones
solve problems involving cross sections of pyramids and cones

HW:
p. 579 (1-10, 12)
p. 585 (1,5, 6)

posted on: April 26, 2007

GEO Surface Area and Volume 4/25/07

Today we worked with the surface area of circular solids.

Skills:
find the surface areas of circular solids

HW:
p.567 (5-7, 10,11)
p.572 (2-6, 8-11)

posted on: April 25, 2007

GEO Surface Area and Volume 4/24/07

Today we started Ch 12 - Surface Area and Volume. We discussed surface area of prisms and pyramids.

Skills:
find the surface area of prisms
find the surface area of pyramids

HW:
p.563 (1c, 2b, 3, 4b, 5b, 6,7cd)
p.567 (1-4)

posted on: April 24, 2007

GEO Assignment Guide Ch 12

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 12.

posted on: April 24, 2007

GEO Area 4/23/07

Ch 11 Test Today.

Remember that the EOCT Review will be due Mon, April 30th.

posted on: April 23, 2007

GEO Area 4/17/07

Today we reviewed for the Ch 11 Test.

Skills:
understand the basic concepts of area
find the areas of rectangles and squares
use the basic properties of area
find the area of parallelograms and triangles
find the areas of trapezoids
use the measure of a trapezoid's median to find its area
find the areas of kites
find the areas of equilateral triangles
find the areas of other regular polygons
find the area of circles
find the area of sectors
find the area of segments
find the ratios of areas by calculating and comparing the area
find ratios of areas by applying properties of similar figures

HW:
p.554 (1-29 omit 26)

posted on: April 17, 2007

GEO Area 4/16/07

Today we found the ratios of the areas of polygons.

Skills:
find the ratios of areas by calculating and comparing the area
find ratios of areas by applying properties of similar figures

HW:
p.546 (1ac, 2ac, 3-17)
p.539 due Tues
p.291 due Wed

posted on: April 16, 2007

GEO Area 4/13/07

Today we worked on Arc's of circles. We learned this in the last chapter, so this is review.

HW:
p.539 (1-12 omit 8, 14abe, 15)
p.291 due Wed

posted on: April 13, 2007

GEO Area 4/12/07

Today we took the quiz on 11.1 to 11.4

HW:
p. 533 from Wed due on Fri
EOCT Review due Fri
p.291 (1-3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 15) due next Wed

posted on: April 12, 2007

GEO Area 4/11/07

Today we worked with area of regular polygons.

HW:
p. 533 (2bd, 3bd, 4bd, 5,6,9,15,17a)
Quiz (11.1 to 11.4) Thursday
EOCT Review due Fri

posted on: April 12, 2007

GEO Area 4/10/07

Today we worked with trapezoids and kites.

HW:
p. 525 (3-6, 9-12)
p.529 (2-9)
Quiz Thursday
EOCT Review due Friday

posted on: April 10, 2007

GEO Area 4/9/07

Today we started Ch 11 by reviewing the basic formulas of area.

HW:
p.514 (6-13 omit 12)
p.519(3,5,10,15-20)
Quiz (11.1 - 11.5) will be on Thursday
EOCT review due Friday

posted on: April 09, 2007

GEO Ch 11 Assignment Guide

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 11.

posted on: April 09, 2007

GEO Circles 3/29/07 and 3/30/07

Today we took our Ch 10 Test. A review for the EOCT was given out today. Tomorrow we will work on the review in class. We will finish this after Spring Break if needed.

No homework. Have a great Spring Break!

posted on: March 29, 2007

GEO Circles 3/28/07

We finished reviewing for the Ch 10 Test.

HW:
Review ws
Ch 10 Test tomorrow

posted on: March 28, 2007

GEO Circles 3/27/07

Today we reviewed for the Ch 10 test.

HW:
p.505 (1-8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 25)
Test Thursday

posted on: March 27, 2007

GEO Circles 3/26/07

Today we reviewed circumference and arc length.

HW:
p. 501 (1, 2ab, 3ab, 4b, 5,6,8,10,13,15)
Test Thursday

posted on: March 26, 2007

GEO Circles 3/22/07

Today we learned about circumscribed and inscribed polygons. (p. 481 was due today.)

HW:
p.434-436 due Mon
p.489 (1-9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17) due Fri.

posted on: March 22, 2007

GEO Circles 3/21/07

Quiz (10.1 to 10.5) today.

HW:
p. 481 from yesterday is due on Thursday
p.434 - 435 (1-21) due Monday

posted on: March 21, 2007

GEO Circles 3/20/07

Today we learned more angle arc theorems.

HW:
p. 481 (1-16) due on Thursday
Quiz Wed.

posted on: March 21, 2007

GEO Circles 3/19/07

Today we reviewed lessons 10.4 and 10.5

HW:
ws
p. 475(19-24,30)
Quiz Wed (10.1 to 10.5)

posted on: March 19, 2007

GEO Circles 3/16/07

Today we reviewed sections 10.4 and 10.5

HW:
p.464-466 ((6, 10-12, 14,16,17,19)
Quiz Wed

posted on: March 16, 2007

GEO Circles 3/15/07

Yesterday we had a lot of fun celebrating Pi Day! Thanks to all the parents who helped us out! Today we worked on angles related to circles.

HW:
p. 473(1-10, 12-17)
Quiz next Wed.

posted on: March 15, 2007

GEO Circles 3/13/07

Today we worked with secants and tangents.

HW:
p. 463 (1-3, 5,7,13) - due Thursday
Pi day is tomorrow!! (Bring a drink for yourself and a circular treat to share.)

posted on: March 13, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 3/12/07

2nd period began Ch 10. p.454 (1-6, 9-13, 17-19) is due on Tuesday.

7th period worked on CRCT #4. This is due on Tuesday, along with p.454 (1-6, 9-13, 17-19) from Friday.

posted on: March 12, 2007

GEO Assignment Guide Ch 10

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 10.
Download file

posted on: March 08, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 3/5 to 3/9/07

This week are reviewing for our Ch 9 Test (which will be on Thursday), and beginning Ch 10 (Circles).

Mon - p. 429 (1-14)
Tues - p. 430 (15-30)
Wed - p.443 (5,6,11,12,14,17) and p.447 (2,3,6a,11-13)
Thur - Ch 9 Test
Fri - p.454 (1-6, 9-13, 17-19)

posted on: March 06, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 3/2/07

Today we continued using trig ratios.

Skills:
use trigonometric ratios to solve right triangles.

HW:
ws 7.3 A
Test Ch 9 next week

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 on: March 02, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 3/1/07

Today we used trig ratios to solve right triangles.

Skills:
use trigonometric ratios to solve right triangles

HW:
p.425 (3-12)

posted on: March 01, 2007

GEO Notes Lesson 9.10

Here are the notes for lesson 9.10.

posted on: March 01, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/28/07

Today we began learning about trigonometry.

Skills:
understand three basic trigonometric relationships

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

posted on: February 28, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/27/07

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 on: February 27, 2007

GEO 2/26/07

Today we worked on CRCT #3 and p. 165-167 (1-24all). These are both due Tuesday.

posted on: February 26, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/23/07

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 on: February 23, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/22/07

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 optional
p.409 (13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 25)
Quiz Friday (9.1 - 9.7)

posted on: February 22, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/21/07

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 on: February 21, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/16/07

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 2/23/07 (9.1 - 9.7)

posted on: February 16, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/15/07

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 on: February 15, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/13/07

Today we took a quiz over lessons 9.1 to 9.4.

HW:
CRCT Review #1

posted on: February 13, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/12/07

Today we are combining lesson 9.3 and 9.4 together to practice the skills we learned.

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 on: February 12, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/9/07

Today we discussed the Pythagorean Theorem.

Skills:
use the pythagorean theorem and its converse

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

posted on: February 09, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/8/07

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 on: February 08, 2007

GEO Notes for Lesson 9.3

Here are the notes from Lesson 9.3 - explaining Theorem 68.

posted on: February 08, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/7/07

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 on: February 07, 2007

GEO 2/7/07 Notes from lesson 9.2

Here are the notes from lesson 9.2.

posted on: February 07, 2007

GEO Similarity 2/6/07

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 on: February 06, 2007

GEO Pythagorean Theorem 2/5/07

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

posted on: February 05, 2007

Geometry

Oops! Thanks to Scott who noticed my slip on my blog from Friday. The Ch 8 Test is moved to Tuesday!

Enjoy your evening.

posted on: February 04, 2007

GEO Ch 9 Assignment Guide

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 9.

posted on: February 02, 2007

GEO Similar Triangles 2/2/07

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 has been moved to Tuesday. (This way you can enjoy the game if you like). However, we will begin Ch 9 on Monday.
Have a great weekend!

posted on: February 02, 2007

GEO Similar Triangles 2/1/07

Today we continued to practice using the 3 proportionality theorems, and began reviewing for the Ch 8 Test.

Skills:
-apply 3 theorems frequently used to establish proportionality

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

posted on: February 01, 2007

GEO Similar Triangles 1/31/07

Today we learned 3 new theorems about proportions.

Skills:
-apply 3 theorems frequently used to establish proportionality

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

posted on: January 31, 2007

GEO Similar Triangles 1/31/07

Today we learned 3 new theorems about proportions.

Skills:
-apply 3 theorems frequently used to establish proportionality

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

posted on: January 31, 2007

GEO Similar Triangles 1/30/07

Today we took our quiz on 8.1 to 8.4.

Skills:

HW:
Logic Puzzle
Test Ch 8 Monday

posted on: January 30, 2007

GEO Similar Triangles 1/29/07

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 Tuesday (8.1 to 8.4)

posted on: January 29, 2007

GEO Similar Polygons 1/23/07

Today we continued practicing ratio and proportion.

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

posted on: January 23, 2007

GEO Similar Polygons 1/25/07

Today we will discuss how to prove triangles are similar. Here are the notes for those of you on the band trip.

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

posted on: January 22, 2007

GEO Similar Polygons 1/22/07

Today we started Ch 8 - Similar Polygons. We discussed ratio and proportion.

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

posted on: January 22, 2007

GEO Ch 8 Assignment Guide

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 8.

posted on: January 22, 2007

GEO Transformations 1/16/07 to 1/19/07

This week we will finish transformations.

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

Schedule:
Tuesday Review ws
Wednesday no class
Thursday practice quizzes
Friday Test on Transformations

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

posted on: January 16, 2007

GEO Transformations 1/8/07 to 1/19/07

During these two weeks, we will be working on an independent study packet on Transformations. Students will work at their own pace on Lessons 7.1 to 7.5. Please note: these lessons are in an alternate textbook. See timeline below.

Timeline:
Monday, Jan 8th to Friday, Jan 12th - Work individually on packet
Friday Jan 8th - Packet due by the end of class
Tuesday, Jan 15th - Review
Wednesday Jan 16th - Writing Assessment Test
Thursday Jan 17th - Review
Friday, Jan 18th - Test on Transformations

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

posted on: January 08, 2007

GEO 12/21/06

Today we worked on some holiday puzzles in class. There is, of course, no homework over the holidays. Enjoy your time off with friends and family. Don't forget to get in a little resting with all the fun!! Happy Holidays!

posted on: December 21, 2006

GEO Polygons 12/20/06

Today we took the Ch 7 quiz.

Skills:
-apply theorems about the interior angles, exterior angles, and the midlines of triangles
-apply the No-Choice Theorem and the AAS Theorem
-use important formulas that apply to polygons
-recognize regular polygons
-use a formula to find the measure of an exterior angle of an equiangular polygon

HW:
None

Georgia Standards:
GEO 3.2 Properties: State/Apply
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms: Identify
GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
GEO 4.2 Proof: Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines: Apply/Facts
GEO 4.5 Theorems: Apply/State
GEO 4.10 Parallel Lines: Use/Properties
GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles: Identify/Use
GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
GEO 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships: Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving: Visualization
GEO 4.17 Polygons: Classify
GEO 4.18 Angles: Parallel Lines
GEO 3.1 Figures: Find/Necessary/Part
GEO 3.10 Planes/Points/Lines:Recognize

posted on: December 20, 2006

GEO Polygons 12/19/06

Today we discussed regular polygons and their characteristics.

Skills:
-recognize regular polygons
-use a formula to find the measure of an exterior angle of an equiangular polygon

HW:
p.316 (1ace,2ace,3ace,4ace,5-10 omit 8, 13)
Ch 7 Quiz Wednesday

posted on: December 19, 2006

GEO Polygons 12/18/06

Today we learned many formulas used to determine various information about polygons.

Skills:
-use important formulas that apply to polygons

HW:
p.309 (1ace, 2, 3ac, 4-8, 10ace,11-12, 14, 17)
Ch 7 Quiz Wednesday

posted on: December 18, 2006

GEO Lines and Planes in Space 12/15/06

Today we took a quiz on Ch 6.

Skills:
-understand the basic concepts relating to planes
-identify four methods of determining a plane
-apply two postulates concerning lines and planes
-recognize when a line is perpendicular to a plane
-apply the basic theorem concerning the perpendicularity of a line and a plane
-recognize lines parallel to planes, parallel planes, and skew lines
-use properties relating parallel lines and planes

HW:
Thursday's homework is due on Monday!

posted on: December 15, 2006

GEO Polygons 12/14/06

Today we reviewed some information about triangles.

Skills:
-apply theorems about the interior angles, exterior angles, and the mid-lines of triangles
-apply the No-Choice Theorem and the AAS Theorem

HW:
p.298 (8-18 omit 13)
p304 (2,3,6,14)
Ch 6 Quiz Friday

posted on: December 14, 2006

GEO Lines and Planes in Space 12/13/06

Today we discussed basic facts of parallel lines.

Skills:
-recognize lines parallel to planes, parallel planes, and skew lines
-use properties relating parallel lines and planes

HW:
p.284 - 285 (1-5 omit 3)
p.288 to study
Quiz Ch 6 Friday

posted on: December 13, 2006

GEO Assignment Guide Ch 6 & 7

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 6 and 7.

posted on: December 11, 2006

GEO 12/12/06

Today we watched a video called "Math, Who Needs It?" We wrote 10 "I learned..." statements.

HW:
Make sure you have finished the homework from Monday.

posted on: December 11, 2006

GEO 12/12/06

Today we watched a video called "Math, Who Needs It?" We wrote 10 "I learned..." statements.

HW:
Make sure you have finished the homework from Monday.

posted on: December 11, 2006

GEO Lines and Planes in Space 12/11/06

Today we discussed the relationships between lines and planes.

HW:
p.272 - 274 (2,7,8,13)
p.278 - 279 (2-3, 6-8)

posted on: December 11, 2006

GEO Parallel Lines and Related Figures 12/8/06

Today we took the test on Ch 5.

Skills:
-write indirect proofs
-apply the exterior angle inequality theorem
-use various methods to prove lines parallel
apply the parallel postulate
-identify the pairs of angles formed by a transversal cutting parallel lines
-apply six theorems about parallel lines
-recognize polygons
-prove that a quadrilateral is a rectangle
-prove that a quadrilateral is a kite
-prove that a quadrilateral is a rhombus
-prove that a quadrilateral is a square
-prove that a quadrilateral is an isosceles trapezoid
-understand how polygons are named
-recognize convex polygons
-recognize diagonals of polygons
-identify special types of quadrilaterals
-prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram
-identify some properties of parallelograms
-identify some properties of rectangles
-identify some properties of kites
-identify some properties of rhombuses
-identify some properties of squares
-identify some properties of isosceles trapezoids

HW:
none

posted on: December 08, 2006

GEO Parallel Lines and Related Figures 12/7/06

Today we finished reviewing for our Ch 5 Test.

HW:
Study!!
Ch 5 Test Friday

posted on: December 07, 2006

GEO Parallel Lines and Related Figures 12/06/06

Today we continued to review for the Ch 5 Test.

HW:
Review ws'
Ch 5 Test Thursday

posted on: December 06, 2006

GEO Parallel Lines and Related Figures 12/5/06

Today we began reviewing for our Ch 5 Test.

HW:
p.264-267 (1,4-7,9-13,16,17,19,22,25,26)
Ch 5 Test Friday

posted on: December 05, 2006

GEO Parallel Lines and Related Figures 12/4/06

Today we discussed ways to prove that figures are special quadrilaterals.

Skills:
-prove that a quadrilateral is a rectangle
-prove that a quadrilateral is a kite
-prove that a quadrilateral is a rhombus
-prove that a quadrilateral is a square
-prove that a quadrilateral is an isosceles trapezoid

HW:
p.258-262 (2,3,5,8,13,14,21,22,24,28)
Ch 5 Test Thursday 12/7/06

posted on: December 04, 2006

Parallel Lines and Related Figures

Today we discussed ways to prove that quadrilaterals are parallelograms.

Skills:
-prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram

HW:
p.251 - 253 (1,3-6, 8,10,11,13,17)

posted on: December 01, 2006

GEO Parallel Lines and Related Figures 11/30/06

Today we took a quiz on sections 5.1 to 5.4.

Skills:
-write indirect proofs
-apply the exterior angle inequality theorem
-use various methods to prove lines parallel
apply the parallel postulate
-identify the pairs of angles formed by a transversal cutting parallel lines
-apply six theorems about parallel lines
-recognize polygons
-understand how polygons are named
-recognize convex polygons
-recognize diagonals of polygons
-identify special types of quadrilaterals
-identify some properties of parallelograms
-identify some properties of rectangles
-identify some properties of kites
-identify some properties of rhombuses
-identify some properties of squares
-identify some properties of isosceles trapezoids

HW:
None

posted on: November 30, 2006

GEO Parallel Lines and Related Figures 11/29/06

Today we discussed the characteristics of the different quadrilaterals. This is a lot of information to remember. Students may want to make flash cards to study from.

Skills:
-identify some properties of parallelograms
-identify some properties of rectangles
-identify some properties of kites
-identify some properties of rhombuses
-identify some properties of squares
-identify some properties of isosceles trapezoids

HW:
p.244 -248 (2,5-7,11-13,15,17,19-21,25) (due Friday)
Quiz Thursday over 5.1 to 5.4 (NOT today's information!)

posted on: November 29, 2006

Parallel Lines & Related Figures

Today we classified 4 sided polygons.

Skills:
-recognize polygons
-understand how polygons are named
-recognize convex polygons
-recognize diagonals of polygons
-identify special types of quadrilaterals

HW:
p.237 - 239 (1-3, 6,8,11,12,19)
Quiz Thursday (5.1 to 5.4)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 3.2 Properties: State/Apply
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms: Identify
GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
GEO 4.2 Proof: Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines: Apply/Facts
GEO 4.5 Theorems: Apply/State
GEO 4.10 Parallel Lines: Use/Properties
GEO 4.17 Polygons: Classify
GEO 4.18 Angles: Parallel Lines
GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles: Identify/Use
GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
GEO 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships: Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving: Visualization

posted on: November 28, 2006

Parallel Lines and Related Figures

Today we learned about the angles that are congruent when two parallel lines are intersected by a transversal.

Skills:-apply the parallel postulate
-identify the pairs of angles formed by a transversal cutting parallel lines
-apply six theorems about parallel lines

HW:
p.230-232(3,5-8,10,15,17-19)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 3.2 Properties: State/Apply
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms: Identify
GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
GEO 4.2 Proof: Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines: Apply/Facts
GEO 4.5 Theorems: Apply/State
GEO 4.10 Parallel Lines: Use/Properties
GEO 4.18 Angles: Parallel Lines
GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles: Identify/Use
GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
GEO 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships: Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving: Visualization

posted on: November 27, 2006

GEO 11/21/06

No homework! Have a great Thanksgiving!

posted on: November 21, 2006

GEO 11/21/06

No homework! Have a great Thanksgiving!

posted on: November 21, 2006

GEO Parallel Lines and Related Figures 11/20/06

Today we began Ch 5. We discussed indirect proofs and how to prove that lines are parallel.

Skills:
-write indirect proofs
-apply the exterior angle inequality theorem
-use various methods to prove lines parallel

HW:
p.213(1,2)
p.219-222(1,4,8,9,12-14,19)

posted on: November 20, 2006

GEO Lines in the Plane 11/17/06

Today we took the Ch 4 Test. No homework! Enjoy your weekend.

Skills:
-use detours in proofs
-apply the midpoint formula
-organize the information in, and draw diagrams for, problems presented in words.
-apply one way of proving that two angles are right angles
-recognize the relationship between equidistance and perpendicular
-recognize planes
-recognize transversals
-identify the pairs of angles formed by a transversal
-recognize parallel lines
-understand the concept of slope
-relate the slope of a line to its orientation in the coordinate plane
-recognize the relationships between the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Fid/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 2.8 Formulas: Distance and Midpoint
GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
GEO 3.10 Planes/Points/Lines: Recognize
GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
GEO 4.2 Proof: Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines: Apply/Facts
GEO 4.6 Congruence: Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles: Identify/Congruent
GEO 4.10 Parallel Lines: Use/Properties
GEO 4.18 Angles:Parallel Lines
GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles: Identify/Use
GEO 4.23 Lines: Find/Length/Transversals
GEO 5.1 Connecting: Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
GEO 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: November 17, 2006

Lines in the Plane

Today we reviewed Ch 4.

Ch 4 Test Friday

posted on: November 16, 2006

GEO Lines in a Plane 11/15/06

Today we reviewed Ch 4.

HW:
p.202 (5-12, 18)
p.207 (2,5,7,9,11,14,17,18)
Ch 4 Test Friday

posted on: November 15, 2006

GEO: Lines in a Plane

Today we discussed parallel lines and slope.

Skills:
-recognize planes
-recognize transversals
-identify the pairs of angles formed by a transversal
-recognize parallel lines
-understand the concept of slope
-relate the slope of a line to its orientation in the coordinate plane
-recognize the relationships between the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines

HW:
p.196-197 (1-4)
Quiz/Test Thurs

Georgia Standards:
GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
GEO 3.10 Planes/Points/Lines: Recognize
GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
GEO 4.2 Proof: Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines: Apply/Facts
GEO 4.6 Congruence: Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles: Identify/Congruent
GEO 4.10 Parallel Lines: Use/Properties
GEO 4.18 Angles:Parallel Lines
GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles: Identify/Use
GEO 4.23 Lines: Find/Length/Transversals
GEO 5.1 Connecting: Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
GEO 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: November 14, 2006

GEO Lines in a Plane 11/13/06

Today we learned 2 new theorems dealing with angles and triangles.

Skills:
-apply one way of proving that two angles are right angles
-recognize the relationship between equidistance and perpendicular

HW:
p.182-183(4,6,9,14)
p.187 (1-4)
Ch 4 Quiz/Test on Thursday

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Fid/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
GEO 4.2 Proof: Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.6 Congruence: Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles: Identify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting: Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
GEO 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: November 13, 2006

GEO Lines in a Plane 11/10/06

Today we began Ch 4 which is a short chapter on proofs and lines. We discussed detour proofs, proofs with missing diagrams, and the formula used to find the midpoint of a line segment.

Skills:
-use detours in proofs
-apply the midpoint formula
-organize the information in, and draw diagrams for, problems presented in words.

HW:
p.172-174 (1,4-9,12)
p.178-179 (8,9,11)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Fid/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 2.8 Formulas: Distance and Midpoint
GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
GEO 4.2 Proof: Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.6 Congruence: Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles: Identify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting: Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
GEO 7.2 Reasoning: Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: November 10, 2006

GEO 11/9/06

Today we finished our Ch 3 Test.

HW:
p. 165-167 (1-6, 9-12, 16-19, 23-24) due next Friday

posted on: November 09, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 11/8/06

Today we took the Ch 3 Test.

Skills:
-understand the concept of congruent figures
-accurately identify the corresponding parts of figures
-apply theorems about the interior angles and exterior angles of triangles.
-apply the principle of CPCTC
-recognize some basic properties of circles
-identify included angles and included sides
-apply the SSS postulate
-apply the SAS postulate
-apply the ASA postulate
-identify medians of triangles
-identify altitudes of triangles
-understand why and when auxillary lines are used in some proofs
-write proofs involving steps beyond CPCTC
-use overlapping triangles in proofs
-name the various types of triangles and their parts
-apply theorems relating the angle measure and the side lengths of triangles.
-use the HL Postulate to prove right triangles are congruent
-apply the No-Choice Theorem
-apply the AAS Theorem

HW:
None

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.4 Circles: Identify/Define
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 3.11 Triangles: Sorting
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.7 Right Triangles:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 4.13 Right Triangles: Recognize
GEO 4.24 Right Triangles: Use/Properties
GEO 4.25 Right Triangles:Identify/Evaluate
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: November 08, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 11/6/06

Today we continued reviewing for the Ch 3 Test.

HW:
proof worksheet packet
Test Ch 3 Wed

posted on: November 06, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 11/3/06

Today we began reviewing for the Ch 3 Test.

HW:
p.162-164 (1-18)
p.671 (2,d,e)
Test Wed Nov 8th

posted on: November 03, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 11/2/06

Today we learned two theorems that are helpful in proving triangles congruent.

Skills:
-apply the No-Choice Theorem
-apply the AAS Theorem

HW:
p.304 (1,4,5,8-10,15)
Test Ch 3 Wed Nov 8th

posted on: November 02, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 11/1/06

Today we learned about an important postulate dealing with right triangles - the "HL Postulate".

Skills:
-use the HL Postulate to prove right triangles are congruent

HW:
p.158-160 (3,6,7,10,12-17)

posted on: November 01, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 11/1/06

Today we learned about an important postulate dealing with right triangles - the "HL Postulate".

Skills:
-use the HL Postulate to prove right triangles are congruent

HW:
p.158-160 (3,6,7,10,12-17)

posted on: November 01, 2006

GEO Logic Puzzles 10/31/06

Today we spent our class time solving the Halloween Logic Puzzles the students created. What fun we had!! No homework. Have a Happy Halloween. Be safe.

posted on: October 31, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/30/06

Today we continued to use two new theorems dealing with isosceles triangles. Happy Halloween.

Skills:
-apply theorems relating the angle measure and the side lengths of triangles.

HW:
p. 154-155 (17-19,20,21,24,25)

posted on: October 30, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/27/06

Today we took a quiz on lessons 3.1 to 3.5

Skills:
-understand the concept of congruent figures
-accurately identify the corresponding parts of figures
-apply theorems about the interior angles and exterior angles of triangles.
-apply the principle of CPCTC
-recognize some basic properties of circles
-identify included angles and included sides
-apply the SSS postulate
-apply the SAS postulate
-apply the ASA postulate
-identify medians of triangles
-identify altitudes of triangles
-understand why and when auxillary lines are used in some proofs
-write proofs involving steps beyond CPCTC
-use overlapping triangles in proofs

HW:
Remember p. 144 and p.152 are due on Monday.

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.4 Circles: Identify/Define
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: October 27, 2006

GEO Notes 10/26/06

Here are the notes we took in class today.

HW:
p. 152 (2-4, 8, 10-12, 15)
Quiz moved to Friday

posted on: October 26, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/26/06

Today we took a quiz on lessons 3.1 to 3.5

HW:
Remember p. 144 are due Friday.

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.4 Circles: Identify/Define
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: October 26, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/25/06

Today we reviewed how to name a triangle by its sides and its angles.

Skills:
-name the various types of triangles and their parts

HW:
p. 144 (1-3, 5-10, 13, 16)

Quiz Thursday

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 3.11 Triangles: Sorting
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.7 Right Triangles:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 4.13 Right Triangles: Recognize
GEO 4.24 Right Triangles: Use/Properties
GEO 4.25 Right Triangles:Identify/Evaluate
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: October 25, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/24/06

Today we discovered how to solve proofs with overlapping triangles.

Skills:
-use overlapping triangles in proofs

HW:
p. 139 (1-5, 7-12)
Quiz Thursday on lessons 3.1 - 3.5 (Study session Wednesday at 8:15)
Project due Wed or Thurs

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: October 24, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/23/06

Today we learned about medians, altitudes, and auxillary lines. We discussed their characteristics and how they are used in proofs.

Skills:
-identify medians of triangles
-identify altitudes of triangles
-understand why and when auxillary lines are used in some proofs
-write proofs involving steps beyond CPCTC

HW:
p. 135 (3-7, 9, 11, 14)
Quiz Wednesday
Logic Project due Wednesday

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: October 23, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/20/06

Today we practiced using "CPCTC" to help in our triangle proofs.

Skills:
-apply the principle of CPCTC
-recognize some basic properties of circles

HW:
p.127 (13-19)
ws 4.5

Quiz Wed
Logic Project due Wed

Georgia Standards:

GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.4 Circles: Identify/Define
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: October 20, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/19/06

Today we learned how to use "CPCTC" to help in our triangle proofs.

Skills:
-apply the principle of CPCTC
-recognize some basic properties of circles

HW:
p.127 (1-7, 10-12)

Logic Project due Oct 25th

Georgia Standards:

posted on: October 19, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/18/06

Today we practiced using the 3 ways to prove triangles are congruent. Please memorize these as they are very important postulates.

Skills:
-identify included angles and included sides
-apply the SSS postulate
-apply the SAS postulate
-apply the ASA postulate

HW:
p.122 - 124 (14-24)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: October 18, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/17/06

Today we learned 3 ways to prove triangles are congruent. Please memorize these as they are very important postulates.

Skills:
-identify included angles and included sides
-apply the SSS postulate
-apply the SAS postulate
-apply the ASA postulate

HW:
p.120 - 122 ((1-7, 10-12)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: October 17, 2006

GEO Assignment Guide Ch 3

Here is the Assignment Guide for Ch 3.

posted on: October 16, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/16/06

Today we learned the basic characteristics of triangles and reviewed the concept of congruent.

Skills:
-understand the concept of congruent figures
-accurately identify the corresponding parts of figures
-apply theorems about the interior angles and exterior angles of triangles.

HW:
p.114 (1-5)
p.298 (2,6,18)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

posted on: October 16, 2006

GEO 10/12/06

Today we worked on our Halloween Logic Puzzle Project. This project is due Oct 25th. We will begin Ch 3 on Monday.

Enjoy your long weekend!

posted on: October 12, 2006

GEO Basic Concepts and Proofs 10/11/06

Today we took the test on Ch 2.

Skills:
-recognize the need for clarity and concision in proofs
-explain and use the concept of perpendicularity
-recognize complementary and supplementary angles
-use complementary and supplementary angles in proofs, and word problems
-follow a five step procedure to draw logical conclu