Chapter 1 Tools Of Geometry
1.1 Using Patterns and Inductive Reasoning
Drill 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, __, __ 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, __, __ -3, -6, -10, -15, ___ , , , ___
Notes Inductive Reasoning: Allows you to reach conclusions based on a pattern of specific examples. Ex: Someone eating the same breakfast everyday.
Conjecture: A conclusion reached using inductive reasoning. Example: Make a conjecture about the shapes.
Points Regions 2 3 4 5 6
Use Inductive Reasoning To find the sum of the first 20 odd numbers 1 = 1 1 + 3 = 4 1 + 3 + 5 = 9 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 = 25
Classwork Page #’s 7-8 #’s 1 – 22, 25 Challenge Problems #’s 28, 29, 36 Extra Credit 5 points on 1st Test # 40
Homework Worksheet # 1.1