Geometry

Critical Areas of Geometry

1. Mathematical properties are determined by abstracting information and applying deductive reasoning.
2. Reasoning can be applied to known facts to arrive at new information.
3. Geometry can be used to describe the physical world and solve a variety of real-life problems.
4. Visualization is a complex skill that often involves focusing on some key elements while ignoring others.
5. Communication is aided by careful definitions, symbols and diagrams.
6. Explore properties of measurements of geometric figures
7. Expand understanding of symmetry and transformations
8. Understand relationships between figures that are congruent or similar
9. Use inductive and deductive reasoning to move from recognition of figures to application and analysis of their properties
10. Apply and extend algebraic skills to geometric contexts
11. Develop ability to solve problems and communicate using precise vocabulary and drawings

Order of Units

1. Building Blocks
2. Proof & Justification
3. Equations of Lines
4. Quadrilaterals
5. Polygons
6. Proportions & Similarity
7. Right Triangles
8. Circle Theorem
9. Area & Perimeter
10. Surface Area & Volume

Parent Resources

• Geometry for Enjoyment and Challenge. 1991. Rhoad, Richard, George Milauskas, and Robert Whipple. New Edition. ISBN-13: 978-0866099653

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