HolcombMath

Friday, August 31, 2007

Geometry (Class 2)

Overview
Today we go over the basic procedures of the class, learn to make covers for our textbooks from a paper grocery bag (you can watch a video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQpq1s1ZfL8), and learn about the basic building blocks of Geometry. Also, if you need some review on how to use a protractor to measure angles you can view a video at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5243836776194014756&q=how+to+measure+with+a+protractor&total=8&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0 and a video for naming angles at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Natupx1e8tU
Textbook Sections
§1.2 Points, Lines, and Planes

Vocabulary
undefined terms
point
line
plane
line segment
endpoints
ray
initial point
opposite ray
collinear points
coplanar points
coplanar lines
protractor
compass

Key Attitudes
Being helpful and productive

Key Ideas
Using reasoning skills to solve problems

Key Skills
Understand and use the basic undefined terms and defined terms of geometry.
Sketch the intersection of lines and planes
Measuring lines, draw a triangle given three sides
Measure angles using a protractor
Name points, lines, segments, rays, planes, and anlges

Turn-In (#1)
First Day Geometry Review

Handouts
Chapter 1- Lesson 1: Points, Lines, and Planes

Assignment
Chapter 1- Lesson 1 (which includes Txt. p.13 #9-31, 36-39, 44-50, 61-64, 74-76)
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Algebra (Class 1)

Overview
The main focus of today’s class is getting our textbook, taking a diagnostic test, learning about the basic procedures of the class, and starting our first assignment.
Textbook Sections
No Textbook Sections

Key Attitudes
Being helpful and productive

Key Ideas

Key Skills
Pre-Algebra Review

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
First Day Review-- make sure to use the correct heading, work in two columns, copy problems, show clear and complete work, box answers.
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Geometry (Class 1)

Overview
The main focus of today’s class is getting our textbook, taking a diagnostic test, learning about the basic procedures of the class, and starting our first assignment.
Textbook Sections
§1.1 (Txt. p. 3) Patterns and Inductive Reasoning

Vocabulary
conjecture

Key Attitudes
Being helpful and productive

Key Ideas
Patterns can help you make predictions.

Key Skills
Review of Algebra 1 skills.
Using patterns to make predictions.

Turn-In (#0)
Nothing to turn in.

Handouts
Assignment 1

Assignment
§1.1 (Txt. p.6) #13-25 odd, 26-28, 29-51 odd
First Day Geometry Review
Remember-- use proper heading, work in two columns.
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.