Wednesday, October 20, 2010

3.5- Writing and Graphing Equations of Lines

Today we learned how to write and graph equations of lines in slope-intercept form and standard form.  We specifically learned how to write and graph equations of lines parallel and perpendicular to given equations and through a given point. 

Tonight's homework is P. 184-187 #4,8,9,11,14,17,23,26,31,34
Also, please remember that the final product of your Geometric Construction Book is due on Friday.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Construction Book Part 2

Today we went over the rest of our constructions for our Construction Book Project.  The final product of our book is due on Friday.
Your book should include a cover page, table of contents, the previous constructions and new constructions:

  • Copy a segment
  • Bisect a segment
  • Copy an angle
  • Bisect an angle
  • Line Parallel to a given line through a given point
  • Line perpendicular to a given line through a given point
  • Equilateral Triangle
Please visit this website for videos that will help you with your constructions:

Friday, October 15, 2010

3.4- Slopes of Lines

Today we learned how to compare slopes of lines.  Please be sure you know the Slopes of Parallel Lines Theorem and the Slopes of Perpendicular Lines Theorem.

This weekend's homework is P. 175-176 #3-6, 13, 15, 16, 18, 23, and 25.  Also, we have a quiz on sections 3.1-3.4 on Monday.  Have a good weekend!

For more information on comparing slopes of lines, check out this animation: http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/geometry_2007_na/resources/applications/animations/geom07_ch03_pg174.html

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Study Project Chapter 3

For your reference, please see the following terms for Chapter 3 that will be included in your study project.  Please only begin working on the terms we have completed in class.  The due date for this part of the project will be Wednesday, October 27. 

Ch. 3
Parallel Lines
Transversal
Corresponding Angles (Include Corresponding Angles Postulate and Corresponding Angles Converse)
Alternate Interior Angles (Include Alternate Interior Angles Theorem and Alternate Interior Angles Converse)
Alternate Exterior Angles (Include Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem and Alternate Exterior Angles Converse)
Consecutive Interior Angles (Include Consecutive Interior Angles Theorem and Consecutive Interior Converse)
Slopes of Parallel Lines Postulate
Slopes of Perpendicular Lines Postulate
Perpendicular Transversal Theorem
Lines Perpendicular to a Transversal Theorem
Standard Equation of a Line
Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
Point-Slope Form of a Line

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

3.3- Proving Lines Parallel

Today we used the converse of the corresponding angles postulate, alternate interior angles theorem, alternate exterior angles theorem, and consecutive interior angles to prove when lines are parallel.

Tonight's homework is P. 165-169 #4, 7, 11, 14, 23, 31, 46, and 47.  Also please remember that Test Corrections and Parent Signature for your Unit 1 and 2 Test are due tomorrow.

For extra problems on today's lesson, please visit section 3.3 on the eworkbook:
http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/geometry_2007_na/resources/htmls/ml_hsm_geom_eWorkbook/index.html

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

3.2- Angle pairs related to Parallel Lines

Today we discussed the angle pair relationships of parallel lines.  Please make sure you know the Corresponding Angles Postulate, Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem, Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, and the Consecutive Interior Angles Theorem.  (You have to know the names of these types of angle pairs!!)

Tonight's homework is P. 157-160 #3, 9-16, 23, 29, 32, 33, 41, 44-46.  Also, your test corrections and Parent Signature for your Unit 1 and 2 Test are due on Thursday.  Since you have two days to complete this, I suggest that you begin working on Test Corrections to complete it in case you have a lot to correct.

Check out this section's animation!! http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/geometry_2007_na/resources/applications/animations/geom07_ch03_pg155.html

Friday, October 8, 2010

3.1- Identify Pairs of Lines and Angles

Today we learned what parallel and skew lines are and discovered the names of the angle pairs formed by a transversal intersecting two coplanar lines.  Please be sure you can identify corresponding, alternate interior, alternate exterior, and consecutive interior angles by Tuesday.

This weekend's homework is P. 150-152 #3-6, 11-14, 18-23, 28, 45, and 46

Check out this animation to help you understand parallel and perpendicular lines better.  http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/geometry_2007_na/resources/applications/animations/geom07_ch03_pg148.html

Have a great 3-day weekend!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Unit 1 and 2 Test Review

Today we finished reviewing for our Unit 1 and 2 Test tomorrow.  Please note the following:

  • The test will include regents questions in both multiple choice and short answer forms.
  • You will have the class time to finish and no longer unless if you receive official testing modifications.
  • If I did not grade your study project today in class, you must have it available for me to check during the test tomorrow.  
Test topics that you are responsible for knowing are:
  • Midpoint Formula
  • Distance Formula
  • Complementary, Supplementary, and Vertical Angles
  • Linear Pairs
  • Conditional Statements (If-Then Form, Inverse, Converse, Contrapositive, and Biconditional)
  • Points, Lines, and Planes Postulates
  • Classifying polygons
  • Segment Theorems and Postulates
  • Angle Theorems and Postulates
  • Congruency
  • Two-column Proofs
  • Constructions

Monday, October 4, 2010

Geometry Study Project

Today we discussed the requirements of your Geometry Study Project.  Please see below for the handout received in class.  Please complete Chapters 1 and 2 by Wednesday.  Your first Test (on Chapters 1 and 2) is on Thursday.  Let me know if you have any questions.


Geometry Study Project

You have the option of creating flashcards, a study notebook, or study sheets by chapter.  At the end of each chapter, you will create your choice based on the required vocabulary and facts from each chapter that you are responsible for knowing.  You should include examples when necessary.  After each chapter, you will receive a grade on organization and completeness of your study materials.

Flashcards: Designed to have you test yourself or with a partner key vocabulary and facts about geometry.

Study Notebook: Designed for those students who prefer to study from a notebook, but this should be separate from your class notebook.

Study Sheets: For those who like to look at one page to get all of your important facts, you can choose this option for each chapter, or you can include multiple chapters on one sheet if it fits.

Required Geometry Vocabulary and Facts
Ch. 1:
Midpoint Formula
Distance Formula
Segment Addition Postulate
Angle Addition Postulate
Definiton of Congruency (ie. Congruent Segments, Congruent Angles)
Complementary Angles
Supplementary Angles
Regular Polygon

Ch. 2:
Counterexample
If-Then Form of a Conditional Statement
Converse of a Conditional Statement
Inverse of a Conditional Statement
Contrapositive of a Conditional Statement
Biconditional Statement
Perpendicular Lines
Substitution Property
Distributive Property
Reflexive Property of Equality
Symmetric Property of Equality
Transitive Property of Equality
Congruence of Segments Theorem
Congruence of Angles Theorem
Right Angles Congruence Theorem
Congruent Supplements Theorem
Congruent Complements Theorem
Linear Pair Postulate
Vertical Angles Congruence Theorem
Two-Column Proof

Friday, October 1, 2010

2.7- Angle Pair Relationships

Today we learned and proved different angle pair relationships.  You should know the Right Angles Congruence theorem, the Congruent Supplements Theorem, the Congruent Complements Theorem, the Linear Pair Postulate, and the Vertical Angle Congruence Theorem.

Tonight's homework is P. 127-131 #3,4,11,13,16,29,37,49, and 50

Please visit the @HomeTutor for extra help with this lesson which includes a mini-lesson and extra practice problems: http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/geometry_2007_na/resources/htmls/athometutor/media/ii.html?chapter=2&lesson=7&state=NY