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with Ms. Hindes. Welcome to Geometry. Who is Ms. Hindes?. Lubbock, TX map BS – Mathematics, Texas Tech University MS – Library Science, University of North Texas. Who is Ms. Hindes?. Who is Ms. Hindes?. What is MATH?. Think of some definitions. Definitions:. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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with Ms. Hindes
Welcome to Geometry
WHO IS MS. HINDES? Lubbock, TX map BS – Mathematics,
Texas Tech University MS – Library Science,
University of North Texas
WHO IS MS. HINDES?
WHO IS MS. HINDES?
WHAT IS MATH? Think of some definitions
Definitions: math-e-mat-ics: The science of numbers
and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space configurations and their structure.
math·e·mat·ics: The study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities, using numbers and symbols.
Mathematics is a language.
Quick Facts: Mathematics is the ONLY language
shared by ALL human beings, regardless of culture, religion or gender.
Ex. Adding a prices in a basket of groceries involves the same process.
Nobody is literate in all tongues, but math literacy is called numeracy and is shared across the universe.
What is Geometry?A Little Bit of History
The father of Geometry:Euclid
Geometry Geometry was thoroughly organized
in about 300 BC. The earliest recorded beginnings of
geometry can be traced to cavemen, around 3000 BC.
Early geometry was a collection of empirically discovered principles concerning lengths, angles, areas, and volumes, which were developed to meet some practical need in surveying, construction, astronomy, and various crafts.
ENGLISH DICTIONARY DEFINITION OF GEOMETRYge·om·e·try (jee-om-i-tree) n. the branch of mathematics that deals
with the deduction of the properties, measurement, and relationships of points, lines, angles, and figures in space from their defining conditions by means of certain assumed properties of space.
Why learn Geometry?Careers today demand skills like, Problem solving Spatial Reasoning Decision-making Applying strategies
Geometry provides a great grounding in these skills!
PEAS Pride for yourself, classroom & others Excellence in effort & cooperation Accountability Success – Expect it!
Class Format Warm-Up Lesson – activity, PowerPoint, etc Participate, Participate, Participate Practice, Practice, Practice
Class Rules Respect People & Property Actively Participate Be Present – Come to school Stay Present – Don’t ask to leave
class No food or drink Electronic devices are for
INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!
Supplies Pencil Spiral - leave in class Positive attitude
Grading District Policy Make-Up: You have to do it. Re-Tests: You have the opportunity to
do it. You must attend tutoring to be eligible.
