Class Description

This course requires students to focus on logical proof and critical thinking when solving problems or evaluating arguments. It includes an in-depth analysis of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry as they relate to both abstract mathematical concepts as well as real-world problem situations. Topics include logic and proof, parallel lines and polygons, perimeter and area analysis, volume and surface area analysis, similarity and congruence, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking skills as they relate to logical reasoning and argument.

This is a year-long course and is designed to meet the ‘C’ requirement in the ‘A-G’ requirements. Please check with your charter school or other to ensure that they will accept this. Upon request, I can provide a syllabus to be provided to your charter.

Course Objectives: 

• Recognize the basic principles of Geometry  

• Use deductive and inductive reasoning through writing proofs  

• Prove that lines are either parallel or perpendicular  

• Perform translations, reflections, rotations, dilations, and compositions of transformations  

• Apply theorems to prove congruent triangles  

• Use properties of similarity to complete proofs

Additional Information

Class size: 3-10 students

Supplies:

Text: Big Ideas Math: Geometry, Larson & Boswell. Publisher: Big Ideas Learning, LLC 2015; 

ISBN-13: 978-1-60840-842-9

ISBN-10: 1-60840-842-6

*Can be found on Amazon used. Other years and editions will work.

Required Class Materials: Textbook, internet access, access to Google Classroom, pen or pencil, notebook

Prerequisites

Algebra 1

Class tags:
A-G & HS Electives Geometry