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Learn the foundational skills of Geometry — including two and three-dimensional shapes, lines, rays, and figures in a plane — and use deductive and analytical reasoning, logic, and problem-solving with clear illustrations of all equations. Part 2 of 2.
Total classes: 14 live classes, 14 recorded classes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Algebra 1 or equivalent
Suggested grade level: 10th grade (advanced 9th welcome)
Suggested credit: Full semester Math
Description
This course continues the rigor of developing logical reasoning and critical thinking through proofs and constructions. Students will focus this semester on sharpening their deductive reasoning strategies to understand the area, similarity, circles and polygons, solids, and discuss non-Euclidean geometry. They will continue to hone their cognitive skills necessary for logical thinking as young adults.
Outline
Week 1: Area
Week 2: Similarity
Week 3-4: The Right Triangle
Week 5-6: Circles
Week 7-8: The Concurrence Theorems
Week 9-10: Regular Polygons and the Circle
Week 11-12: Geometric Solids
Week 13-14: Non-Euclidean Geometries
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Geometry: Seeing, Doing, and Understanding by Harold Jacob, IBSN 0716743612 (https://amzn.to/2Py3Zat or bookfinder.com), compass, protractor, ruler, graph paper, and a scientific calculator.
Homework: Daily assignments (aside from test days) taking 20-30 minutes, with weekly quizzes, and tests occurring every week to two weeks.
