Which topic in this unit do you feel the most confident about and why?
I feel the most confident about making basic geometric constructions. I have had previous experience with using a compass and ruler to construct various shapes and figures, so it comes naturally to me. I find it interesting to be able to recreate shapes and angles precisely using these tools.
Which topic in this unit has been the most challenging for you and why?
The most challenging topic for me has been finding the distance between two points. I struggle with visualizing the coordinates and calculating the distance accurately. I have to carefully use the distance formula and ensure I am calculating correctly. It takes me more time and effort to solve problems related to finding distance.
Examples of points, lines, and planes in the real world:
- A point can be seen at the tip of a pencil or the end of a needle.
- A line can be observed in the edges of a book or a straight road.
- A plane can be experienced in the surface of a table or a flat screen TV.
I understand the examples provided by my classmates about points, lines, and planes in the real world. These examples are present in my life as well, which makes it easier for me to comprehend these concepts. I have seen points, lines, and planes in everyday objects and environments, and it helps me connect them to the mathematical concepts we are learning.
You have learned about the following topics:
making nets and drawings of 3D figures
identifying basic geometric terms such as point, line, and plane
measuring lengths and comparing lengths of segments
measuring angles and comparing measures of angles
identifying different types of angles
identifying special angle pairs and understanding their relationships
making basic geometric constructions
finding the midpoint of a segment
finding the distance between two points
Reflect on each of these topics and answer two of the following questions:
Which topic in this unit do you feel the most confident about and why?
Which topic in this unit has been the most challenging for you and why?
What are some examples of points, lines, and planes in the real world?
Post in the discussion with answers to these questions. Next, view posts from your classmates and respond to two of them. Do you feel as confident about the same topic as your classmates? Why does this topic make sense to you? Do you share the same challenge as your classmates? If so, what can you do to overcome that challenge? Do you understand the examples your classmates provided about points, lines, and planes in the real world? Are their examples present in your life too?
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