Math 444 Syllabus for Week 1
Monday, 9/27/99
- Topic: Congruent Triangles
- SAS, SSS and ASA criteria for triangle congruence. Simple
examples of proofs done in class.
- Reading
- B&B, Chapter 1, pp. 21-24, especially Thms A, B, C.
- Handouts
- Assignment Sheet 1.
- Course Info
Wednesday 9/29/99
- Topic: Isosceles Triangles and Distance
- Properties of Isosceles Triangles (Symmetry Line). Equilateral
triangle construction and other constructions with straightedge and compass.
- Reading
- B&B, Chapter 1, remaining pages.
- Exercises 1 due.
Math 487 Lab #1 Wednesday 9/29/99
- Introduction to Geometer's Sketchpad
- Students will be introduced to the Sketchpad software by
working through some notes.
- Email List
- Everyone should be on the email list. If you are getting
email from the list this week you are on; otherwise, you need
to subscribe. Follow this link
for Information.
- Handouts
- Getting Acquainted with Sketchpad (Part 1)
- Lab info sheet.
Friday, 10/01/99
- Topic: Perpendicular Bisectors, Circles and Distance
- Congruence of perpendicular bisectors
- Reading
- B&B, Chapter 2 - "Fundamental Principles".
- Exercises 2 due.
Assignment 1 Due Monday, 10/04