| Meeting Times: | 4:30-7:30 pm Monday nights at East Burke Middle School, Icard, NC
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| Instructors: | Dr. William A. McGalliard, 828-262-2375, [email protected]
Dr. Sarah J. Greenwald, 828-262-2363, greenwaldsj@appstate.edu Appalachian State University 121 Bodenheimer Walker Hall Department of Mathematical Sciences Boone, NC 28608 Department Phone 828-262-3050 Department Fax 828-265-8617 |
| Description: | During the first half of the semester, we will look at geometry
from both the inductive and deductive positions with emphasis on congruence, similarity and parallelism.
Additionally, constructions and transformations will be highlighted.
Also, problems, novel approaches to content, and historical
perspectives will be considered.
During the second half of the semester, we will revisit some of the topics that have been covered with pedagogical and technological (dynamic geometry software) discussions. In addition, a historical overview of geometry including recent exciting but accessible perspectives such as the geometry of the Earth and universe, the double bubble conjecture, and the solution to the question Can you hear the shape of a drum? will be explored. |
| Materials: | Geometry Teacher's Activities Kit: Ready-to-Use Lessons & Worksheets
for Grades 6-12 by Judith A. Muschla and Gary R. Muschla,
published by The Center for Applied Research in Education.
Handouts will also be provided. A loose leaf notebook will be helpful for organizing your material and work. |
| Attendance: | Class attendance, class participation, and completed assignments
handed in on time are expected. Late work will not be
accepted. Attendance and participation will be included as
part of your grade.
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| Assessment: |
50% of your grade will come from Dr. McGalliard's portion of the class.
50% of your grade will come from Dr. Greenwald's portion of the class. See individual instructor's grading policies for more information. |