To begin we will complete the notes sheet identifying those quadrilaterals that have each of the eleven properties. After completing these notes, we will go over the two homework sheets. If any time remains, we will begin the study of polygons.
Assignment
None for Tomorrow
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Kaitlyn completed both homework sheets with every answer correct. Her progress has been very good and when I quiz her in class she is always prepared and usually with the correct answer. She is doing a great job.
We will review the properties of the trapezoid and parallelogram. This will lead us into a study of the rhombus. We will draw the diagonals and use congruent triangles to show that the diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular and bisect the angles of the rhombus. We will do a similar study of the rectangle.
Assignment
Complete the worksheet on the properties of the rhombus.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
The session went very well; we studied the properties of both the rhombus and the rectangle. We also did some examples of how the properties are applied to problems.
We will continue our study of quadrilaterals with the properties of a rhombus. We will use the properties to solve problems, Examples will be done in class and an assignment will be given.
Assignment
Sent by email.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
5
Lesson Comments
We only connected for 5 minutes today, but we used the time to set the plans for next week.
We will begin with a review of trapezoids and parallelograms. We will use the properties of these figures to solve problems. We will then study the rhombus and identify the properties of a rhombus and compare them to the properties of a parallelogram. I have prepared a notes sheet on the properties of quadrilaterals that we will be using for the next several classes. It was sent by email and should be printed for additional notes to be added.
After a brief review of triangles we will begin a study of quadrilaterals. The relationship between triangels and quadrilaterals will enable us to connect many concepts that have already been learned. We will define the term quadrilateral and identify specific types. The first type will be a trapezoid and the second type will be a parallelogram.
Assignment
Be able to identify the properties of a trapezoid and the properties of a parallelogram.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We continue to work through the basic concepts related to quadrilaterals. Connections were made to concepts related to triangles.
The review part of our session will involve homework sheet number 4. We will discuss all of the answers and the topics involved in finding the answers. We will then prove triangles congruent in a figure in which the triangles overlap. We will see this often in our study of quadrilaterals.
Assignment
Review triangles to identify any concept that you may need to review.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We are now finished with our study of triangles. We are ahead of the syllabus by one week. Kaitlyn is consistently doing a great job.
We will start with an example of a geometry application in construction (trusses). We will review isosceles triangles and the theorems related to them. We will then define altitude, median, angle bisector, and perpendicular bisector of a side of a triangle. Examples will be given of each of these triangle segments.
Assignment
Homework #4 should be completed by class time tomorrow.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We are making very good progress; we are right where we should be on the syllabus. Kaitlyn is understanding the material, so we will continue to follow the syllabus.
