321-03

321-03 Honors Geometry Homework

11/14/08 Homework

Understand the Definitions of Right and Isosceles Triangles; be able to name all of the parts of each triangle; be able to use the information to understand and use theorems and Corollaries (e.g., pg 138: Written Exercises 1-7; 13, 14, 17, 18, 21).
Memorize Theorem 4.1 with Corollaries 1-3, and Theorem 4.2 with Corollary 1; be able to use this information to name congruences in a given diagram (e.g., pg 136: Classroom Exercises 1-7); be able to calculate missing angles in a diagram (e.g., pg 137: Written Exercises 1-8); be able to solve simple proofs incorporating these concepts.
Be able to calculate missing angles on complex diagrams involving parallel lines, multiple triangles, and other information (e.g., pg 138: Written Exercises 24a and 25a).
Be able to solve problems for multiple variables (Systems of Equations) when a diagram is or is not given (e.g., pg 139: Written Exercises 27-29).
Complete problems pg 137: Written Exercises 1-8.
Review Section 4.4 text and notes.

11/13/08 Homework

Practiced proofs (strategies, interpreting information, narrowing choices, understanding what is needed to solve the proof e.g., pg 126: Written Exercises 18-25; pg 130-132: Written Exercises 3, 4, 7-10; 13, 14).
Read Section 4.4; be prepared to take notes next class.

11/12/08 Homework

Review Postulate 12 (SSS), Postulate 13 (SAS), and Postulate 14 (ASA); be able to use this information to solve triangle congruence proofs (e.g., pg 126 Written Exercises 16-21).
Understand what you get from the statement: “a line in perpendicular to a plane at point A.” Be able to use this information in a triangle proof (e.g., pg 128: Example 2).
Be able to prove congruent parts of congruent triangles are congruent using CPCTC (e.g., pg 130 Written Exercises 3, 4).
Be able to prove lines parallel, a point is a midpoint, a ray is an angle bisector, etc. (e.g., pg 130 Written Exercises 1; pg 131: 8).
Complete problems pg 130: Written Exercises 4, 7-10, 13, 14.
Review Section 4.3 text and notes. Read Section 4.4; be prepared to take notes next class.

11/11/08 Homework

Be able to use the concepts and tools contained in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 to solve basic congruence proofs given 2 triangles (e.g., pg 126: Written Exercises 16-21).
Complete problems pg 126: Written Exercises 18, 19.
Review Section 4.2 text and notes. Read Section 4.3; be prepared to take notes next class.

11/10/08 Homework

Reviewed Cumulative Review of Chapters 1-3.
Reviewed Handout 4.1 and pg 120: Written Exercises 1-11.
Understand what it means for an angle or side to be called “included”.
Memorize Postulate 12 (SSS), Postulate 13 (SAS), and Postulate 14 (ASA); be able to use this information to identify whether or not two triangles are congruent and why (e.g., pg 123, 124 Classroom Exercises 1-4); be able to use “hidden clues” (e.g., X, shared sides, parallel lines) to supply the information needed to determine congruence (e.g., pg 124 Classroom Exercises 5, 6; Written Exercises pg 124-125: 2-4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15).
Be able to discern when two triangles are not congruent because the information is arranged in the wrong order (e.g., pg125: 5, 6, 8, 12, 13)
Complete problems pg 124 Classroom Exercises 1-9; pg 124-125: Written Exercises 1-15.
Review Section 4.2 text and notes. Read Section 4.3; be prepared to take notes next class.

11/07/08 Homework – SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Complete Cumulative Review of Chapters 1-3.

11/06/08 Homework

Understand the Definition of Congruence and the Concept of CPCTC; be able to name congruent figures given congruent parts (e.g., pg 120: Written Exercises 5, 6, 10a, 11a); be able to name congruent parts given congruent figures (e.g., pg 120: 10 b-d, 11 b-d); be able to identify congruent parts given only the letters (e.g., pg 120: Written Exercises 1-4).
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Complete problems Handout 4.1; pg 120: Written Exercises 1-11.
Review Section 4.1 text and notes. Read Section 4.2; be prepared to take notes next class.

11/05/08 Homework

Understand the Definitions of Inductive and Deductive Reasoning; be able to tell whether a given statement represents Inductive or Deductive Reasoning (e.g., pg 107: Classroom Exercises 1-6).
Complete problems 15-24 on Handout 3.6.
Review Section 3.6 and read Section 4.1; be prepared to take notes next class.

11/04/08 Homework

Quiz over Section 3.5 in class.
Be able to predict subsequent numbers in sequences using reasoning skills (e.g., pg 107: Written Exercises 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8).
Complete problems 1-14 on Handout 3.6.
Review Section 3.6 and read Section 4.1; be prepared to take notes next class.

11/03/08 Homework

Derived the formulae for one interior angle of a regular polygon: (n-2)180/n and one exterior angle of a regular polygon: 360/n. Be able to use these formulae to solve word problems (e.g., pg 105: Written Exercises 16, 17, 21-25) and chart problems (e.g., pg 104: Written Exercise 8).
Study for quiz over Section 3.5.
Complete problem pg 105: Written Exercise 25.
Read Section 3.6; be prepared to take notes next class.

10/31/08 Homework

Memorize Theorem 3.13 and Theorem 3.14; be able to use this information to calculate the number of degrees of the total interior or total exterior angles of any polygon with n sides (e.g., pg 104: 1-6); be able to calculate a missing angle in a diagram of a polygon with one angle missing (e.g., pg 104: 9).
Understand the definition of Regular Polygons; be able to calculate either one Interior Angle or one Exterior Angle of a Regular Polygon with n sides (e.g., pg 104: 1-6).
Be able to calculate the number to fill missing information on table problems (e.g., pg 103: 9; pg 104: 8).
Be able to solve word problems involving Interior and/or Exterior Angles (e.g., pg 105: 16, 17).
Complete problems pg 104-105: Written Exercises 1-6, 8, 10; 16, 17, 21-23
Review Section 3.5 text and notes. Read Section 3.6; fill in the left column on your Note taking handouts. Be prepared to take notes.

10/30/08 Homework

Understand the characteristics of Convex and Non-Convex Polygons; be able to use the “line that contains the side” test to identify which polygons are Convex or Non-Convex (e.g., pg 103: 1-6).
Understand the definition of Regular Polygons; be able to calculate either one Interior Angle or one Exterior Angle of a Regular Polygon with n sides (e.g., pg 104: 1-6).
Complete problems pg 103: Classroom Exercises 1-7.
Review Section 3.5 reading and notes. Be prepared to take notes next class.

10/29/08 Homework

Quiz in class over Section 3.4.
Understand the Definition of polygons (i.e., how polygons are constructed – their 3 characteristics); be able to recognize which figures are or are not polygons (e.g., pg 101: bullet number 2 at top of page).
Memorize the names of the polygons with 3-10 sides – and n-gons (see bottom of pg 101); be able to be able to use this information to solve problems (e.g., pg 104: 1-6).
Review Section 3.5 reading and notes. Be prepared to take notes next class.

10/28/08 Homework

Be able to work word problems (e.g., pg 97: 17-20) and Systems problems (e.g., pg 98: 19, 20) using the information contained in Section 3.4.
Be able to work simple proofs (e.g., pg 98: 25, 28) using the information contained in Section 3.4.
Complete proofs pg 98: 25, 28.
Review Section 3.1-3.4 reading and notes. Be prepared to take notes next class.

10/27/08 Homework

Quiz in class today over Section 3.3.
Review Theorem 3.11 and its Corollaries (1-4); using complex diagrams, be able to use this information to find missing x and y in triangles, or larger figures composed of triangles (e.g., pg 97: Written Exercises 5-16).
Review Theorem 3.12; using complex diagrams, be able to solve find missing x and y in triangles with Exterior Angles (e.g., pg 96: Classroom 9-11; Pg 97: Written Exercises 11, 12).
Review Section 3.4. Be prepared to take notes next class.

10/23/08 Homework

Review the Definition of Scalene Triangle, Isosceles Triangle, Equilateral Triangle (i.e., classifying triangles by congruent sides); be able to recognize each triangle given a diagram or numeric information; be able to use the information provided by these triangles to solve word problems (e.g., pg 97, 98: 17, 18 – find a variable that will make a triangle Isosceles or Equilateral).
Review the Definition of Acute Triangle, Right Triangle, Obtuse Triangle, and Equiangular Triangle (i.e., classifying triangles by angles); be able to recognize each triangle given a diagram or numeric information; be able to use the information provided by these triangles to solve word problems (e.g., pg 97, 98: 19, 20)
Review Theorem 3.11 and its Corollaries (1-4); be able to use this information to find missing x and y in triangles, or larger figures composed of triangles (e.g., pg 97: Written Exercises 5-16).
Memorize Theorem 3.12; be able to solve find missing x and y in triangles with Exterior Angles (e.g., pg 96: Classroom 9-11; Pg 97: Written Exercises 11, 12).
Complete problems pg 97-98: Written Exercises 5-16; 26.
Review Section 3.4 reading and notes; read Section 3.5; fill in the left column on your Note taking handouts (Theorem 3.13 and 3.14). Be prepared to take notes.

10/22/08 Homework

Memorize Theorem 3.11 and its Corollaries (1-4); be able to use this information to find missing x and y in triangles, or larger figures composed of triangles (e.g., pg 97: Written Exercises 5-16).
Understand Postulate 11 and Theorem 3.5 through Theorem 3.10; be able to work simple proofs to demonstrate 2 lines are parallel (e.g., pg 88: Written Exercises 24; Handout 3.3 part 2: 1-5 as full proofs rather than fill-in-the-blank proofs).
Understand the Definition of Scalene Triangle, Isosceles Triangle, Equilateral Triangle (i.e., classifying triangles by congruent sides); be able to recognize each triangle given a diagram or numeric information; be able to use the information provided by these triangles to solve word problems (e.g., pg 97, 98: 17, 18 – find a variable that will make a triangle Isosceles or Equilateral).
Understand the Definition of Acute Triangle, Right Triangle, Obtuse Triangle, and Equiangular Triangle (i.e., classifying triangles by angles); be able to recognize each triangle given a diagram or numeric information; be able to use the information provided by these triangles to solve word problems (e.g., pg 97, 98: 19, 20).
Review Sections 3.4.

10/21/08 Homework

Complete Handout 3.3.
Review Section 3.4.

10/20/08 Homework

Quiz 3.1-3.3 in class today.
Review Section 3.4; fill in the left column on your Note taking handouts (Theorems 3.11 and 3.12; list Corollaries 1-4 as separate blocks under Theorem 3.11). Be prepared to take notes on these concepts.

10/17/08 Homework

Practiced employing Postulate 11 and Theorem 3.5 through Theorem 3.10 to identify the pairs of lines on a diagram that must be parallel based on limited given information (e.g., pg 87: Written Exercises 1-16).
Practiced employing Postulate 11 and Theorem 3.5 through Theorem 3.10 to supply the value of x and y needed to cause lines to be parallel when given algebraic statements on a diagram (e.g., pg 88: Written Exercises 18, 19).
Practiced employing Postulate 11 and Theorem 3.5 through Theorem 3.10 to solve for x and y in diagram problems that require systems of equations (e.g., pg 88: Written Exercises 27-29).
Understand Theorem 3.6 and 3.10; be able to use these tools to complete simple proofs (e.g., pg 88: Written Exercises 24-26).
Complete problems pg 87-88: Written Exercises 18, 19, 24, 27, 28.
Review Section 3.4; fill in the left column on your Note taking handouts (Theorems 3.11 and 3.12; list Corollaries 1-4 as separate blocks under Theorem 3.11). Be prepared to take notes on these concepts.

10/16/08 Homework

Review the Definition of Transversal, Alternate Interior Angles, Corresponding Angles, and Same Side Interior Angle; be able to identify each of these items on a diagram (e.g., pg 75: 1-9).
Memorize Postulate 11, Theorem 3.5, and Theorem 3.6; be able to identify parallel lines based on information related to pairs of angles on a diagram (e.g., pg 86, 87: Classroom 1-10; Written Exercises 1-14).
Understand Theorem 3.7 and 3.10; be able to use these theorems to find lines parallel (Remember the point about coplanar and non-coplanar).
Memorize the information in the purple box on the bottom of pg 85 of the textbook (it reflects the same information as the previous bullet).
Understand Theorem 3.8 and Theorem 3.9; be able to answer straightforward questions related to lines and points not on those lines (e.g., pg 86: 14-16).
Complete problems pg 86: Classroom Exercises 1-11; 14-16; 18, 19; pg 87: Written Exercises 1-14.
Read Section 3.4; fill in the left column on your Note taking handouts (Theorems 3.11 and 3.12; list Corollaries 1-4 as separate blocks under Theorem 3.11). Be prepared to take notes on these concepts.

10/15/08 Homework – PSAT – HOMEWORK FROM 10/14/08

Read Section 3.3.

10/14/08 Homework

Reviewed all concepts in Sections 3.1 and 3.2
Be able to sole simple proofs related to special pairs of angles created by a transversal cutting parallel lines (e.g., pg 82: Written Exercises 20, 21).

Quiz covering Sections 3.1 and 3.2
Review Section 3.3.

10/10/08 Homework - HOMECOMING

Reviewed all problem types in Section 3.2
Be able to solve for missing x and y given a complex diagram that requires the use of Systems of Equations (e.g., pg 82: Written Exercises 18, 19).
Complete problems pg 82: Written Exercises 20, 21.
Review Section 3.3.

10/09/08 Homework

Memorize Postulate 10 and Theorem 3.2 through Theorem 3.4; be able to identify the special pairs of angles on a diagram and state the relationship (congruence or supplementary) associated with the pair (e.g., pg 75, 76: 2-9: 12-17; pg 80: Classroom 2-9).
Be able to solve for missing x, y, and z given either word problems (no picture e.g., pg 80: Written Exercises 5, 6) or complex diagrams (e.g., pg 81: Written Exercises 7-12; 14-16).
Complete problems pg 80-81: Written Exercises 5-12; 14-16. Look at pg 82: 18and 19 – we will work them tomorrow in class.
Read Section 3.3.

10/08/08 Homework

Review the Definition of Transversal, Alternate Interior Angles, Corresponding Angles, and Same Side Interior Angle; be able to identify each of these items on a diagram (e.g., pg 75: 1-9).
Review Section 3.2; be prepared to work problems using the Postulate and Theorems tomorrow in class.

10/07/08 Homework

Memorize the Definition of Parallel Lines, Skew Lines, Parallel Planes, Line Parallel to a Plane; be able to identify each of these items on a 2D or 3D diagram (e.g., pg 75: 10-14).
Memorize the Definition of Transversal, Alternate Interior Angles, Corresponding Angles, and Same Side Interior Angle; be able to identify each of these items on a diagram (e.g., pg 75: 1-9).
Understand Theorem 3.1; be able to identify the intersections of planes on a 3D diagram.
Complete problems pg 75: Classroom Exercises 1-19; pg 76-77: Written Exercises 1-17; 25-19.
Read Section 3.2; be prepared to take notes in class.

10/06/08 Homework

Memorize the Definition of Perpendicular Lines; be able to insert right angles on a diagram given perpendicular lines and rays (e.g., pg 58: 9-12).
Memorize Theorem 2.4, Theorem 2.5, and Theorem 2.6; be able to discern when these theorems are being used to justify statements related to a diagram (e.g., pg 57: 6-11; pg 58: 3-8).
Be able to solve a simple proof using Theorems 2.4 – 2.6, the Definition of Perpendicular Lines, and other supporting tools (e.g., pg 58: 2).
Memorize Theorem 2.7 and Theorem 2.8; be able to discern when these theorems are being used to justify statements related to a diagram (e.g., pg 63: 1-14).
Be able to solve a simple proof using Theorems 2.7 and Theorem 2.8 (e.g., pg 62: 7-10).
Be able to solve Systems of Equations using Substitution (e.g., pg 69: 1-9) or Addition/Subtraction (e.g., pg 69: 10-18).
Practiced proofs from Sections 2.5 and 2.6.
Read Section 3.1; be prepared to take notes in class.

10/02-03/08 Homework

Assigned by substitute teacher in class
Read Section 2.6; fill in the left column on your Theorem Note taking handout (Theorems 2.7 and 2.8). Be prepared to take notes.

10/01/08 Homework

Assigned by substitute teacher in class

9/30/08 Homework

Be able to identify complements/supplements given a diagram; be able to calculate a complement/supplement of a given angle.
Be able to calculate missing angles, supplements, and complements given word problems or algebraic expressions on diagrams.
Be able to identify congruent Vertical Angles on a diagram; be able to calculate the value of X given algebraic expressions on a diagram.
Complete problem pg 54: Written Exercise 33.
Study for quiz covering special pairs of angles: find complements/supplements, find missing X, solve word problems.
Read Section 2.5; fill in the left column on your Theorem Note taking handout (Theorems 2.4 – 2.6). Be prepared to take notes.

9/29/08 Homework

Memorize the Definitions Complementary Angles, Supplementary Angles, and Vertical Angles; be able to identify complements/supplements given a diagram; be able to calculate a complement/supplement of a given angle.
Be able to calculate missing angles, supplements, and complements given word problems or algebraic expressions on diagrams.
Memorize the Definition of Vertical Angles; be able to identify pairs of Vertical Angles on a diagram.
Memorize Theorem 2.3.
Complete problems pg 52-53: Written Exercises 1-18; 28-31.
Read Section 2.5; fill in the left column on your Theorem Note taking handout (Theorems 2.4 – 2.6). Be prepared to take notes.

9/26/08 Homework

Memorize the Definitions Complementary Angles and Vertical Angles; be able to identify complements given a diagram; be able to calculate a complement of a given angle.
Read Section 2.4; fill in the left column on your Theorem Note taking handout (Theorems 2.3). Be prepared to take notes on this concept.

9/25/08 Homework

Memorize Theorem 2.1 (Midpoint Theorem) and Theorem 2.2 (Angle Bisector Theorem); be able to discern when these theorems are being used as opposed to the corresponding Definitions.
Be able to solve a simple proof using the stack, the Angle/Segment Addition Postulates, Clue Words, and the Substitution Property.
Complete pg 40: Classroom Exercises 1-10; pg 45 Classroom Exercises 1-9; pg 46: Written Exercises 1-8.
Read Section 2.4; fill in the left column on your Theorem Note taking handout (Theorems 2.3). Be prepared to take notes on this concept.

9/24/08 Homework

Be able to complete simple proofs involving Segment Addition, Angle Addition, Overlaps, and the Properties of Algebra (e.g., pg 42: Written Exercises 11-14).
Complete pg 42: Written Exercises 11-14.
Review Sections 2.3; fill in the left column on your Theorem Note taking handout (Theorems 2.1, 2.2). Be prepared to take notes on these concepts Thursday.

9/22/08 Homework (9/23/08 ADVISORY RETREAT)

Memorize the Algebraic Properties of Equality and Congruence (pg 37); be able to use these properties in simple proofs (especially in conjunction with the Segment Addition and Angle Addition Postulates).
Read Sections 2.3; fill in the left column on your Theorem Note taking handout (Theorems 2.1, 2.2). Be prepared to take notes on these concepts Wednesday.

9/19/08

Memorize the Definition of a Bi-conditional Statement; be able to assess a Conditional Statement (Conditional – True; Converse – True) and write a Bi-conditional Statement when possible (p if and only if q).
Memorize the Algebraic Properties of Equality (pg 37); be able to use these properties in simple proofs (especially in conjunction with the Segment Addition and Angle Addition Postulates).

· Bring a white board and white board marker to the next class.

· Complete problems pg 35: Written Exercises 1-25 odd.

· Review Section 2.2; be prepared to take notes in class.

9/18/08

Memorize the Definition of a Conditional Statement; be able to identify the p and q statements given a specific Conditional Statement (pg 33).
Memorize the 4-forms (pg 34) a Conditional statement may take (If p, then q; p implies q; p only if q; q if p).
Be able to write the Converse (if q, then p) Statement.
Memorize the Definition of a Counterexample; be able to assess whether a given statement (i.e., Conditional, Converse) is true or false.

· Bring a white board and white board marker to the next class.

· Read Section 2.2; be prepared to take notes in class.

9/17/08

· Bring a white board and white board marker to the next class.

· Reviewed material covered with substitute teacher.

· Complete pg 34: Classroom Exercises 1-15.

9/16/08 - SUBSTITUTE

· Bring a white board and white board marker to the next class.

· Students completed the Chapter 1 Review and Chapter 1 Test in class.

· Complete Handout for 1.5.

· Review Section 2.1. Complete pg 34: Classroom Exercises 1-15.

9/15/08

Understand Postulate 5 through Postulate 9; be able to use this information to answer True/False and other questions with and without diagrams (e.g., pg 24 Classroom Exercises 1-12; pg 25-26: Written Exercises 2-18). This information will be important in the chapters to follow.
Understand Theorem 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3; be able to use this information to answer True/False and other questions with and without diagrams (e.g., pg 24 Classroom Exercises 1-12; pg 25-26: Written Exercises 2-18). This information will be important in the chapters to follow.
Bring a white board and white board marker to the next class.
Complete Handout for 1.5.
Read Section 2.1.

9/12/08

· Understand Postulate 3 (RULER POSTULATE), be able to calculate missing angles or missing variables using this tool (e.g., pg 20: Classroom Exercises 7-22; 28-33).

· Understand Postulate 4 (SEGMENT ADDITION POSTULATE), be able to calculate missing angles or missing variables using this tool (e.g., pg 21: Written Exercises 15-18; 26, 27).

· Understand the tools contained in Section 1.3 (Definitions and Postulates); be able to apply information to a diagram and solve complex problems for missing x, y, z (e.g., pg 22: Written Exercises 29-34).

· Bring a white board and white board marker to the next class.

· Complete pg 21-21: Written Exercises 1-18; 23, 24, 26; 29-34; Extra Credit Problem pg 22: Written Exercises 36 (2 points).

· Ensure you have copied Postulates 5 through 9 into their respective boxes on the left column of the Postulates Mat