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

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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

helpdesk@longwood.edu

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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