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Geometry

Course Description

In this course, students will use both inductive and deductive reasoning to develop a mathematical structure. Connections to postulates and theorems are made through practical applications to everyday, real-life problems. Topics covered include geometry basics, logic and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent and similar triangles, right triangles and trigonometry, polygons and quadrilaterals, volume and surface area, and circles.

Course Big Ideas

  • Logic, inductive, and deductive reasoning can be used to prove postulates and theorems.
  • Understand triangle properties, relationships, and congruence to analyze more complex shapes and explore real-world problems.
  • Explore the creation and application of formulas and shapes to determine why we use them.
  • Look in depth on how shapes are related to each other.
     

Course Essential Questions

  • Why are parallel and perpendicular lines important to understand properties of shapes?
  • How are triangles related to formulas and other shapes?
  • How to investigate 2-D and 3-D shapes?
  • How do we write, convert, and use formulas related to various geometric shapes?
     

Course Competencies

  • Understand angles created by parallel or perpendicular lines and how we recognize these properties in shapes.
  • Understand side and angle relationships in triangles and how they are related to more complex shapes.
  • Understand characteristics of shapes and how to apply knowledge of 2-D shapes to 3-D shapes.
  • Understand where formulas come from and explore how to write, convert, and use these formulas related to various geometric shapes.
     

Course Assessments

  • Skill Based Summative Unit Quizzes and Tests
  • Check for understanding Mini-Quizzes
  • Formative Assessments: homework, IXL, All Things Algebra Activities
     

Course Units