Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, Feb 25 - 29

 

This week in Geometry we are studying the Pythagorean Theorem as well as a number of related conjectures. We will practice simplifying square roots and study the special properties of 30-60 right triangles, 45- 45 right triangles.

 

In College Prep Algebra this week we will begin our next unit of study and test over the prior unit involving lopes, linear equations, system o ... Read More »

Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, Feb 19 - 22

 

Next Math Counts Competition: Feb 23, 2008

 

This week in Geometry we conclude our study of area. We will review the chapter and test our understanding of the concepts. Our next chapter is all about the Pythagorean Theorem, solving word problems related to this concept and applying related conjectures to problem solve.

 

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Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, Feb 11 - 15

 

Next Math Counts Competition: Feb 23, 2008

 

This week in Geometry we further our study of area. We focus on the area of whole circles, segments and circle sectors. The class studies solids and the surface area of solids. Next week we will complete the chapter and test our understanding. This weeks proof involves the area of a parallelogram.

 

Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, Feb 04 - 08

 

Next Math Counts Competition: Feb 09, 2008

 

This week in Geometry we focus and discover formulas and conjectures related to the concept of area. We use these formulas and conjectures to solve word problems and applications problems. Our goals this week are to discover formulas for finding areas of rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, kites, regular polygons, and circles.

 

Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, January 28 – Feb 01

 

No school for the students on Friday February First!

Next Math Counts Competition: Feb 09, 2008

 

This week in Geometry we begin with student presentations on their math history projects and finding the length of an arc of a circle. After a review, I will assess the students on their understanding of chapter 7: Circles. Topics include central angles, inscribed angles, tangents, chords, secants, radius, diameter, circumference ... Read More »

 

Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, January 22 - 25

MathCounts

Who:    Stargate MathCounts Students

What:   MathCounts Competition

Where: Century Middle School 13000 Lafayette Street, Thornton 80241

When: Saturday January 26 from 8:30 to 12 noon. 

 

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Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, January 14 - 18

 

I look forward to seeing you and meeting with you during conferences this week.

Here is what is happening during classes.

 

This week in Geometry we are near the middle of chapter 7: properties of circles to the students. Our learning objectives are to discover the relationship between the circumference of a circle and the length of its diameter. This relationship defines the number pi. Additionally we will prove that the diagonals of a is ... Read More »

Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, January 07 - 11

 

This week in Geometry the begin chapter 7 which introduces the properties of circles to the students. We will discover some of the relationships angles and line segments in and around circles.

 

This week in College Prep Algebra we will begin Unit 6: Graphing and Systems of Linear Equations. The main focus of this unit is advancing our study of systems of equat ... Read More »

Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, December 17 - 21

 

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The students will be assessed of their knowledge and understanding of Polygons, primarily quadrilaterals. Concepts include interior and exterior angles of polygons, properties of kites, trapezoids, parallelograms, rhombuses, rectangles and squares. Additional concepts include consecutive angles and mid-segments of these two dimensional polygons.

 

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Middle School Mathematics, Stafford, December 10 - 14

 

Our week in geometry covers studying the properties of polygons. First, we focus on the properties of mid-segments in triangles and trapezoids. Then we will discover properties of parallelograms including rectangles, rhombuses and squares. 

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This week in CPA we are studying ratios in Unit 5.

The primary learning objectives in this unit are to:< ... Read More »