NSF TxMSMP Draft Agenda - Week 2

Geometry and Measurement

Texas Middle School Mathematics Project (TxMSMP)

June 22 - 26 Agenda

Stephen F. Austin State University

Monday, July 22 1:00-4:00
1:00 – 4:00
·  Brief discussion of rigid transformations
·  Exploring Transformations using Patty Paper and Geometer's Sketchpad (Lab)
·  Properties of Congruent Figures
·  Properties of Rigid Transformations
Assignment: Selected problems from the Chapter 12 Mathematical Reasoning
Tuesday, July 23 9:00 - 4:00
9:00 – 12:00
·  Properties of Similar Figures
·  Exploring Similarity Transformations using Geometer's Sketchpad (Lab)
·  Performing basic constructions using Mira, Compass and Straightedge
·  Constructions and Transformations for middle school students
1:00 - 4:00
·  Using technology in the classroom for various investigations (triangle, transformations, etc.)
·  Group Problem Solving: Investigations using Geometer's Sketchpad (Lab)
Assignment: Selected problems from Chapter 12 Mathematical Reasoning
Lab Assignment
Wednesday, July 24 9:00 - 4:00
9:00 - 12:00
·  Discussion of nationally recognized project materials and resources involving geometry and measurement
·  Discussion from Van DeWalle text, Chapter 16
·  Discussion from the article "The Goat Problem"
1:00 - 4:00
·  Using Geometer's Sketchpad to perform basic constructions and connect to middle school classroom
·  Using Geometer's Sketchpad for measurement in the middle school classroom
Assignment: Selected problems from various sources
Thursday, July 25 9:00 - 4:00
9:00 - 12:00
·  Geometric and Algebraic Proofs
·  Conjecture and Justification for Middle School Students
1:00 - 4:00
·  Coordinate Geometry - Connection to Algebra
·  Systems of Equations - solving for the point of intersection, geometrically (using technology)
Assignment: Worksheet and Lab Assignment
Friday, July 26 9:00 - 12:00
·  Using Technology for Geometric Concepts - Lab Investigation using Geometer's Sketchpad and graphing calculator
·  Test 2
Assignment: Complete Performance Assessment MTE 550 Geometry and Measurement

Week 2 Schedule "At a Glance"

Monday: Education 8 – 10

Math 1 – 4

Tuesday: Math 9 – 4

Wednesday Math 9 – 4

Thursday Math 9 – 4

Friday Math 9 – 12