This week in math, we will continue with Unit 1B, the study of angle relationships. The students are becoming well-versed with the angle relationships. It is imperative that they also understand that the following angles are congruent when a transversal cuts through a set of parallel lines:
corresponding
alternate interior
alternate exterior
We will explore these angle relationships in further detail this week so students can understand that these angle relationships are only congruent when the lines that are intersected by the transversal are parallel. They will use this knowledge to prove whether lines are parallel.
We will also use angle relationships to solve problems. Specifically, students will write and solve algebraic equations to find the value of a missing angle measurement. Again, they will need to know the angle relationship to determine how to setup their equations.
To ensure that your child is prepared as move through unit, encourage them to continue to study the unit terms. They should use their flash cards to review the terms nightly. On Friday, we will have a quiz on which students will need to identify angle relationships and use them to solve problems.