Introduction to Geometry & Measurement, Math 313
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On the Index Card (holes up)On the Index Card (holes up)
Name Major / be when grown up Year in school Phone number (can be cell, etc.) Email address (other than Longwood one) Previous math courses & grade Grade expected in this course & how Your cell phone ring tone Favorite shape
Name Major / be when grown up Year in school Phone number (can be cell, etc.) Email address (other than Longwood one) Previous math courses & grade Grade expected in this course & how Your cell phone ring tone Favorite shape
Upper right corner:
Math 313 – (sect)
Semester / year
Math 313: Lecture 1Math 313: Lecture 1
Geometry & Measurement
Dr. Diana S. Perdue
Geometry & Measurement
Dr. Diana S. Perdue
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PLEASE TAKE NOTES!PLEASE TAKE NOTES!
Please take notes on the items you feel are most important; you may determine importance either because of something I say or because of your previous classroom experiences.
At the end of this presentation, I will be assessing the quality of the information you recorded.
Please take notes on the items you feel are most important; you may determine importance either because of something I say or because of your previous classroom experiences.
At the end of this presentation, I will be assessing the quality of the information you recorded.
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TopicsTopics
Course Introduction
Canvas NCTM Methodology Beliefs / Affects Van Hiele Geometry
Course Introduction
Canvas NCTM Methodology Beliefs / Affects Van Hiele Geometry
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Geometry & MeasurementGeometry & Measurement
Course Syllabus Course Calendar How you will be graded Most Important Items for Students:
Course Syllabus Course Calendar How you will be graded Most Important Items for Students:
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Success in this classSuccess in this class
Voices from the past Question 1: “If you
had this class to do over, what would you do differently to improve your grade, your learning, or your enjoyment of the class?”
Voices from the past Question 1: “If you
had this class to do over, what would you do differently to improve your grade, your learning, or your enjoyment of the class?”
Main themes? Question 2: “If you
were advising a friend who was signed up for this class, what would you tell him / her to help him / her succeed in the class?”
Main themes? Question 2: “If you
were advising a friend who was signed up for this class, what would you tell him / her to help him / her succeed in the class?”
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CanvasCanvas Where is it?
Either go to the Longwood website (www.longwood.edu) and ________________ or go straight to the website: canvas.longwood.com
How do I get in? Username Password
What do I do?
Where is it? Either go to the Longwood
website (www.longwood.edu) and ________________ or go straight to the website: canvas.longwood.com
How do I get in? Username Password
What do I do?
Where do I go for help? Call User Support Services at
(434) 395-4357 Email
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The NCTM organization The NCTM website:
________________ History of the
Standards Membership
Cost Benefits
Expectations for K-8 students
Expectations for K-8 teachers
The NCTM organization The NCTM website:
________________ History of the
Standards Membership
Cost Benefits
Expectations for K-8 students
Expectations for K-8 teachers
Basis for the state standards
VA SOLs stands for: ________________
VA SOL website: ________________
Expectations for K-8 students
Expectations for K-8 teachers
“Well-qualified” teachers
Praxis
Basis for the state standards
VA SOLs stands for: ________________
VA SOL website: ________________
Expectations for K-8 students
Expectations for K-8 teachers
“Well-qualified” teachers
Praxis
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MethodologyMethodology
Ways to teach:
Technology Manipulatives Modeling Problem Solving
Ways to teach:
Technology Manipulatives Modeling Problem Solving
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The van Hiele LevelsThe van Hiele Levels
Characteristics of students at each level: Level 0: Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Level 4:
Where can I go for more info?
Characteristics of students at each level: Level 0: Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Level 4:
Where can I go for more info?
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GeometryGeometry
Geometry means: “Father” of geometry: Major topics:
Measurement: constructions, amount, length, area, volume, surface area
Shapes: lines, segments, rays, angles, polygons, polyhedra
Relationships: parallel & perpendicular, congruence, similarity, definitions, Nth term
Reasoning & proof: deductive & inductive, logic, types of proof
Geometry means: “Father” of geometry: Major topics:
Measurement: constructions, amount, length, area, volume, surface area
Shapes: lines, segments, rays, angles, polygons, polyhedra
Relationships: parallel & perpendicular, congruence, similarity, definitions, Nth term
Reasoning & proof: deductive & inductive, logic, types of proof
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Sample QuestionsSample Questions
What does NCTM stand for?
What does SOL stand for?
What does ‘geometry’ mean?
Who was the “Father” of geometry?
Name some of the major geometric topics for K-8 according to the standards.
What does NCTM stand for?
What does SOL stand for?
What does ‘geometry’ mean?
Who was the “Father” of geometry?
Name some of the major geometric topics for K-8 according to the standards.
When can I meet with Dr. Perdue in person?
What is the best way to communicate w/ Dr. Perdue?
Where can I find Dr. Perdue’s office hours?
Describe the van Hiele levels and how they can be used to plan lessons.
When can I meet with Dr. Perdue in person?
What is the best way to communicate w/ Dr. Perdue?
Where can I find Dr. Perdue’s office hours?
Describe the van Hiele levels and how they can be used to plan lessons.
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Let’s Get Ready to Learn!Let’s Get Ready to Learn! Stuff you’ll need
To do for each class / lab Read the text
assignment
Stuff you’ll need
To do for each class / lab Read the text
assignment