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Welcome to Geometry! Mr. Felling Geometry is a little different from other math classes. Some people find they like, and do well in, geometry, even if they didn't like algebra. Geometry is more visual and less abstract.

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Page 1: Welcome to Geometry! Mr. Felling Geometry is a little different from other math classes. Some people find they like, and do well in, geometry, even if

Welcome to Geometry!Mr. Felling

Geometry is a little different from other math classes.

Some people find they like, and do well in, geometry, even if they didn't like algebra.

Geometry is more visual and less abstract.

Page 2: Welcome to Geometry! Mr. Felling Geometry is a little different from other math classes. Some people find they like, and do well in, geometry, even if

Two general kinds of problems in geometry:

1) Practical, real-world measurementand shape problems:

2) Problems designed to practice problem-solving strategies'mental weightlifting':

Page 3: Welcome to Geometry! Mr. Felling Geometry is a little different from other math classes. Some people find they like, and do well in, geometry, even if

Two general kinds of problems in geometry:

1) Practical, real-world measurementand shape problems:

2) Problems designed to practice problem-solving strategies'mental weightlifting':

Page 4: Welcome to Geometry! Mr. Felling Geometry is a little different from other math classes. Some people find they like, and do well in, geometry, even if

Keys to success:

·Come prepared to learn - the main factor in success is a good attitude. Your achievement is directly related to your effort!

·Complete all assignments to the best of your ability, on time. Take pride in your work!

·Take notes and review them before tests.

·Take advantage of tutoring and other help available when needed.

Page 5: Welcome to Geometry! Mr. Felling Geometry is a little different from other math classes. Some people find they like, and do well in, geometry, even if

Other things that can help:

·Before/after school tutoring: math teachers provide free tutoring every school day to any student who walks in. Go to the math office (C118). - After school, I'll be in the math office. - Before school, either in math office or in my first class (C138) - (Usually) start at 7:30am, end 4:00pm.

·Re-learning videos on my website.

Page 6: Welcome to Geometry! Mr. Felling Geometry is a little different from other math classes. Some people find they like, and do well in, geometry, even if

About Mr. Felling

·Married, 2 kids (Rachel 9th grade, Brian 6th grade)

·Hobbies: my family, music (play piano, guitar, bass, singing)

·Before I was a teacher, I was an electrical engineer for 16 years (Motorola, Orbital Sciences, Acoustic Imaging, Intel):

·Military radar systems·RF Communications systems design for space vehicles·Medical ultrasound design·Digital camera design·Media software (video, audio/video synchronization)

·This is my 2nd year teaching math at Desert Vista.

Page 7: Welcome to Geometry! Mr. Felling Geometry is a little different from other math classes. Some people find they like, and do well in, geometry, even if

My website: www.mrfelling.com (the DV website has a link to this one)