In order to be successful in Geometry this year, it is essential that you master precise geometric definitions as you formalize your current knowledge about what Geometry is and begin to develop proofs about congruence, similarity and symmetry.
Memorizing formal definitions does not come easy to everyone, and just because one can memorize a definition does not mean they conceptually understand what a word truly means. In order to ensure that each of you are given the opportunity to master geometric concepts and topics over the course of the year, together as a class we will create an Interactive Word Wall/Geometry Dictionary.
What is a Interactive Word Wall/Geometry Dictionary you ask?? Like word walls you may have seen in other classrooms, (such as my very own last year), you will have access to a list of important Geometry definitions on the wall of our classroom pertaining to each unit of study. The difference between last year's words taped to the wall and our new and improved interactive word wall, is that each word will have a QR Code next to it that you will be able to scan. Each code will lead you to a virtual dictionary definition of the word along with helpful hints, graphics, and explanations of the particular word. We will use our Interactive Word Wall for activities, assignments, and assessments throughout the year and it is my goal that this will not only enhance your learning of the vocabulary words that are necessary to know in Geometry Class but that it will also deepen your understanding and promote critical thinking about geometric concepts.
The best part about our newfound virtual educational tool?! That it will be created together by all of you! :)
Memorizing formal definitions does not come easy to everyone, and just because one can memorize a definition does not mean they conceptually understand what a word truly means. In order to ensure that each of you are given the opportunity to master geometric concepts and topics over the course of the year, together as a class we will create an Interactive Word Wall/Geometry Dictionary.
What is a Interactive Word Wall/Geometry Dictionary you ask?? Like word walls you may have seen in other classrooms, (such as my very own last year), you will have access to a list of important Geometry definitions on the wall of our classroom pertaining to each unit of study. The difference between last year's words taped to the wall and our new and improved interactive word wall, is that each word will have a QR Code next to it that you will be able to scan. Each code will lead you to a virtual dictionary definition of the word along with helpful hints, graphics, and explanations of the particular word. We will use our Interactive Word Wall for activities, assignments, and assessments throughout the year and it is my goal that this will not only enhance your learning of the vocabulary words that are necessary to know in Geometry Class but that it will also deepen your understanding and promote critical thinking about geometric concepts.
The best part about our newfound virtual educational tool?! That it will be created together by all of you! :)