Final Geometry Updates

-The final assignment: The final version of the TAKE-HOME FINAL EXAM is due Thursday June 4.  If you have a time issue, email me by Wednesday June 3, and we can probably work something out. But you need to contact me by then! There is an extra blank copy, as stated in class, in the red "Math Assignments" tray in the classroom on the teacher desk.  If you need a copy of part or all of the assignment, please photocopy and put that one back in case others need it.  Of course, as always, you can contact me for help if you need it:

b.waldman@fgcschool.org

503-828-5041

-The other final assignment (that I did not tell you in class): please bring in your textbooks this Thursday or next Tuesday to turn them in.

-In these final weeks we've been going full steam ahead with the chicken tractor project.  I am quite impressed by and proud of the group for putting so much energy, enthusiasm, and work into the project, from discussion to models to construction.  Photos coming soon!

-Brook

Geometry Take-Home Final Info Page
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Geometry Take-Home Final ….Yippee!

Why a final: There are two purposes for this final: 1) It is for you
to review, refresh, and practice some of the important skills that we
have worked on this year in Geometry; and 2) It is one method for you
to demonstrate to me, as your teacher, what you have learned, so that
I can accurately write about this in your assessment.

As stated in class, this is meant to be in conjunction with another
end-of-year assignment—the chicken tractor project. These two are
meant to compliment each other. Both are aimed at bringing together
some of the various facts and skills we've discussed and learned in
class, and both are methods of assessment (for me to see what you have
learned.) This final is more abstract (not necessarily about
'real-world' situations) whereas the chicken tractor is very hands-on.
These are both important. Also, this final is about your individual
knowledge and skills, while the chicken tractor project is
additionally about working in a team. Again, these are both important
skill-sets.

When it's due: The date to turn this in is Thursday, May 28.
I will review what you have turned in, write notes describing any
areas that need more work or where you have made mistakes, and you
will be expected to turn in a final draft on Thursday, June 4.
Depending on how you did the first time handing it in, the final draft
may involve only a few minor changes, or it could be a lot of major
additions.

What you're expected to use as help: You may use your notes, your
textbook, or me. For the question regarding surface area to volume
ratio, you may use other sources such as the internet. This is meant
to be individual work so I expect you to not consult other classmates.
If you have questions, I am happy to help. I'm often available
during lunch and after school on days that I am here, usually
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

How it will be assessed: I will be scoring each problem based on three
parts: your problem-solving process (the methods you use are correct,
so SHOW ALL WORK); mathematical accuracy (your solutions are correct),
and clarity (I can follow along easily, meaning your steps are clearly
labeled and your writing is readable. You may want to type some of it
if you think that will be easiest for you to make it clear and
readable.)

One more note: This is important! I expect you to take it seriously
and put serious effort into it.

Monthly Geometry Update...

This past month we've been focused primarily on the beginning of our chicken tractor design/build project.  This has involved offshoots into scale drawings, creating models from drawings, and sustainable agriculture.  We've begun the design process, and will be continuing with this until we have a good set of drawings and/or a model to use for when we do the actual building.  We've also begun a foray into Trigonometry, which we will continue during these final weeks.

Geometry Assignments: Okay folks, I made a mistake on the last posting. Assignment #14 should have read p. 624-5, #1-9, 14-16.  

Assignment #15 is p. 625 #10-13, 17-20, 22. due Tuesday May 5.

This means that the two combined (Assignments #14 and #15) are p. 624-5 #1-20, 22.

I apologize for any confusion.

Geometry Assignments:
(#13 was independent work on the chicken tractor project: research, notes, plans, etc.)
#14..due Thursday April 30..p.524-525 #1-9, 12-14. (You'll need a calculator with sin, cos, and tan keys for this assignment.)

Reminder for Geometry Students:

All late assignments that are currently due will be accepted no later than Thursday April 23.  I am happy of course to provide any help that is needed, but it will take you setting up a time with me outside of class to get that help.  

Geo Assignment #12
Due Tuesday, April 14: p. 555 #9 - 12.  Use and write a formula for each problem, filling in what you know and solving for the unknown.