Grade 6 Math Quiz-Geometry on Friday, January 19th

Students have been working hard on our Geometry unit since before Christmas. We are having a quiz to review all of the information covered so far. I am looking for "understanding" of the big ideas in this quiz. The format will include definitions (either multiple choice or fill in the blank), short answer, multiple choice from EQAO, problem-solving questions where students will need to apply the big ideas to solve more complex problems.

Click here for the link to my Geometry Slide Deck from class.

Students will need to know:

• definitions
• angle-the amount of turn between the intersection and two rays (lines).
• polygon-a 2D (flat) shape with 3 or more straight sides. All polygons are closed figures with no openings.
• parallelogram-a 2D shape that has 2 pairs of parallel sides (Ex. square, rhombus, rectangle)
• line of symmetry-describes a mirror image, when one half of a shape or picture matches the other half exactly. The middle line that divides the two halves is called the line of symmetry.
• reflection-flip (think of line of symmetry)
• transformation-slide (it requires a direction such as left, right, up, down OR North, West, South, East) 
• rotate-turn (Ex. clockwise, counterclockwise, 90 degrees)
• tessellation-means covering a surface with a pattern of 2D shapes with no gaps or spaces. 
• benchmark angles (acute, obtuse, right, straight, and reflex).
• problem-solve to figure angle/degrees within an angle or shape.
• use the hands on a clock with a specific time to calculate angles and measure degrees (see class work in blue duotang).
• using maniulatives such as a dry erase marker and transparency, rotate (turn) around a point, translate (slide), and reflect (flip) a 2D figure on a coordinate grid (following directions OR providing directions). Think about all our practice activities on the learning carpet.
• label the X and Y axis on a coordinate grid along with points using (x,y).

I have encouraged students to bring their math workbook and notebooks home to study. We will continue to review what students need to know for the quiz on Friday. As always, if you have any questions or need me to clarify anything, please send me a submission through my blog or write in your child's agenda.

Mrs.Marchant