Geometry
Geometry focuses on shapes, lines, graphs, proofs, and spatial math concepts. This course follows Harold Jacobs' iconic geometry text.
Students complete Geometry by :
1. purchase geometry text
2. download and print syllabus from logistics page below
3. join live class or watch recorded lesson
4. complete the homework assignments
5. email any questions to your tutor
6. complete and submit chapter triads to tutor
7. receive feedback from tutor
- Prerequisites:
- Algebra 1
- Materials:
- Geometry by Harold Jacobs (3rd or 4th edition)
- Graph paper
Schedule
Wednesdays @ 1:30 PM
Course Content
Units
- LOGISTICS, RESOURCES, & REGISTRATION
- Unit 1 : Introduction to Geometry Learn the origin of the study of geometry and explore the terms used 2 weeks
- Unit 2 : Deductive Reasoning Learn the logic terms and reasoning used in geometry 2 weeks
- Unit 3 : Lines & Angles Work with lines and angles using the tools of geometry 2 weeks
- Unit 4 : Congruence Learn how to construct triangles and check for congruence 2 weeks
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Unit 5 : Inequalities
Learn how to deal with triangles that are not congruent 2 weeks
- § 5.1 - 5.3 : Inequalities with AnglesWork through basic proofs showing relationships with inequalities 30 min
- § 5.4 - 5.5 : Triangle Inequality Theorem & ReviewReview inequalities by working with one of the most famous inequality theorems 30 min
- Algebra Review : FractionsReview working with algebraic fractions with Jacobs' algebra review from chapter 5 30 min
- Unit 6 : Parallel Lines Learn how to work with transversals and the angles formed by them. 2 weeks
- Unit 7 : Quadrilaterals Jump into the study of polygons with quadrilaterals 2 weeks
- Unit 8 : Transformations Learn about constructing transformations on figures 2 weeks
- Reviews & Assessments Review the first half of geometry in these two lessons 1 hr
- Unit 9 : Area Learn to calculate the area of various polygons 2 weeks
- Unit 10 : Similarity Compare polygons by looking at similarities, ratios, and proportions 2 weeks
- Unit 11 : The Right Triangle Triangles are the heart of higher mathematics and they are the heart of this unit 2 weeks
- Unit 12 : Circles Circles are our focus as we study angles and their relationship to the circle. 2 weeks
- Unit 13 : Concurrence Theorems Study the effects of concurrence on lines 2 weeks
- Unit 14 : Polygons & Circle Explore polygons and their relationship with each other and circles 2 weeks
- Unit 15 : Geometric Solids Learn about 3-dimensional polyhedrons 2 weeks
- Unit 16 : Non-Euclidean Geometries Learn about geometries other than Euclid 1 week
- Final Review Review points, lines, circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, polyhedrons, and nonEuclidean geometry. 1 week