Geometry
Honors
“We acquire skills by solving problems or answering questions that we have come to regard as important.”
- Ken Bain
Index cards are at the tables
to write down questions.
Jim Wysocki - Who Am I?
Math teacher - 17 years
12th year at Chadwick
Math Department Co-Chair
Have taught courses at every level from
pre-algebra to multivariable calculus in middle school, high school, and college.
This year I am teaching
GeometryHonors & Calculus BC
Course Expectations
Day-to-day approach
Working problems every day
Learning to read problems/text
Asking questions on a daily basis
Presenting work
Willingness to engage in discussion
Skills vs. Problem Solving
Not an either/or proposition!
To be successful in mathematics,
both areas need to be stressed.
One cannot solve problems without skills, but if all one does is practice skills, then they will be unprepared for real problems.
Course Design
Problem-based curriculum
Concepts are introduced and spiraled throughout the year
Primary textbook is a set of problems
Lang book will be used as a reference.
Daily/weekly homework
Investigations, labs, and explorations
Abstracts/Quizzes
Communication
Me to you:

Emails
Phone calls
You to me:

Emails
jim.wysocki@chadwickschool.org
Phone calls
310-377-1543 ext. 4117
Thank you for coming!
Remember to hand in the index card if you have a question!

jim.wysocki@chadwickschool.org

310-377-1543 ext. 4117
Have presented at the national NCTM Conference and will again this year on the issue of homework in mathematics classes.
Structured skill practice when necessary
Mini-lessons as needed