Welcome to the Foundations of Mathematics 20 Workshop!

September 12, 2011

Something to think about . . .Should we focus on “covering” the content, or focus on providing rich learning situations that develop math literate students?

Workshop Plans Technology Update Chapter 2 – Properties of Angles and

Triangles Chapter 3 – Acute Triangle Trigonometry Chapter 4 – Oblique Triangle

Trigonometry Project Discussion Feedback/Questions

Technology Update On-line access to Teacher Resource,

Student Resource, and Interactive Whiteboard Lessons.

http://www.nelson.com/wncpmath/foundations/teacher

/ Students can gain access to online

student resource. See instructions in front of textbook.

Still waiting for Test Generator to arrive!

Chapter 2 – Properties of Angles and Triangles

Explore the Math 2.1 (p. 70) Alternate Explore for 2.1 & 2.2

(handout) Investigate the Math 2.3 (p. 86) Investigate the Math 2.4 (p. 94) Curriculum Connection

Alternate Explore for 2.1 & 2.2

What prior knowledge do students need to have?

How do the Ch. 2 activities connect with the curriculum outcome and indicators?

Chapter 3 – Acute Triangle Trigonometry

Curriculum Connection Getting Started (p. 114) Explore the Math 3.1 (p. 116) Investigate the Math 3.3 (p. 130) Chapter Task (p. 155)

What prior knowledge do students need to have?

p. 130 - 131

How do the Ch. 3 activities connect with the curriculum outcome and indicators?

Chapter 4 – Oblique Triangle Trigonometry

Explore the Math 4.1 (p. 162) Investigate the Math 4.3 (p. 176)

Length of Supporting Brace

Number of possible models (triangles)

2

3

4

5

6

Timeline

Project Discussion

Feedback

Questions