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Lesson Plans - Math 2A
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Reminder - Student Supplies
Ruler   Scissors   Protractor
Pencils   Paper   Red pen/Pencil
Suggested:  Small Pencil Sharpener,  Calculator
These materials are not provided in the classroom.




[Interactive Graphic  Interactive SCALE FACTOR]Link Graphic Try this activity to see the direct relationship between Scale Factor and Area.
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2-7-2005 Bring your ruler! Bring your calculator!
HOMEWORK: Page 47 & 48 1-4
Page 44 Problem 4.3 all
Measure Drill

OBJECTIVE: •To use the definition of similarity to recognize when figures are similar •To determine the scale factor between similar figures to find the lengths of corresponding sides[1.1.4] •To find a missing measurement in a pair of similar figures[1.1.4] •To use the relationship between scale factor and area to find the area of a figure that is similar to a figure of a known area[3.2.1] •To solve problems that involve scaling up and down[1.1.4] ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Measure Drill. Page 44 do Problem 4.3 including the follow-up. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P45 Problem 4.4 a-d

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[Corresponding Angles]Link Graphic

2-8-2005 Bring your ruler! Bring your protractor! Bring your calculator!
HOMEWORK: Page 45 Problem 4.4 a-d
Measure Drill
Page 51ff 10-19&23

OBJECTIVE: See 2-7 above. ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Measure Drill. P51 to p54 and 56, 10 to 19 and 23. Work with a partner to answer these scale factor/ similarity problems. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Pp48-49 5-7

2-9-2005 Bring your ruler! Bring your protractor! Bring your calculator!
HOMEWORK: Page 48-49 5-7
Pages 176-177 Test
Measure Drill

OBJECTIVE: • To recognize similar figures in the real world • To find a missing measurement in a pair of similar figures [5.1.1] • To apply what has been learned about similar figures to solve real-world problems[1.1.4] • To collect data, analyze it, and draw reasoned conclusions from it[3.3.3] ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Measure Drill. Distribute Pages 176-177. The Additional Practice Exercise will be used for the test up to Chapter 4. NOTES: HOMEWORK:P64 1&2

2-10-2005 Bring your ruler! Bring your protractor!
HOMEWORK: Page 64 1&2
Measure Drill
Page 59ff Problem 5.1

OBJECTIVE: See 2-9 above. ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Measure Drill. Do Page 59 and following, problem 5.1 in groups of 3. Use provided data for part B. NOTES: Try with different units to see if the proportions hold true. HOMEWORK: Pp65-67 3-4,7

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2-11-2005 Bring your ruler! Bring your calculator!
HOMEWORK: Pages 65-7 3/4/7
Measure Drill
Page 62 Problem 5.2+#1

OBJECTIVE: See 2-9 above. ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Measure Drill. Do page 61 problem 5.1 - provide different targets for the groups to use. Do Follow-Up #1 NOTES: HOMEWORK: P66-67 5/6/8-10



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