25 May Audio With Image
Sometimes there's nothing more powerful than the perfect song and image to go with it. Here is an audio post with the optional featured image....
25 May Standard Post With No Featured Image
Sometimes you just want to type. No messing with images. Here's what a post would look like with no featured image. Sometimes you just want to type. No messing with images. Here's what a post would look like with no featured image. Sometimes you just want to...
13 Apr New Data: GPS or Understanding?
In Geometry in Construction, we believe that what gets measured gets improved. Throughout the past six years, our math program is analyzed by a third party research team of doctoral candidates from the two largest universities in Colorado. During this time, we have experienced staff turnover, district...
13 Mar Writing About Rafter Tables
The following table is called a rafter table in the construction industry. The table is used by carpenters to calculate the length of rafters if you know the slope of a roof. Roof Slope Rafter 2 in 12 1.014 3 in 12 1.031 4 in 12 1.054 5 in 12 1.083 6 in 12 1.118 7 in 12 1.158 8 in...
27 Jan How Much Is Enough?
Goal: You will be able to calculate the linear feet of window trim needed for any dimension window. Interior window trim (casing) is a molding that is nailed to the finished window frame to give the window a “finished” look. The trim is located on the inside of...
27 Jan The Value of Service Learning
Service learning is defined as “a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities”. As Geometry in Construction expands into more schools across the United States, there is a small...