CI 515 

Developing Geometric Thinking and Concepts

Course Description

Examine aspects of two- and three-dimensional shapes, develop geometric vocabulary, and explore both definitions and properties of geometric objects. Study angle, similarity, congruence, and the relationships between 3-D objects and their 2-D representations. Student thinking is at the center of this course through examination of student work.

Required Text

Schifter, D. and Bastable, V., and Russell S. J. (2018). Examining features of shape casebook: Geometry. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Location

Summer:  Multnomah Education Service District

Fall: Portland Public Schools District Office

Course Schedule

Meeting Dates and Times: 

Monday 8/14 and Tuesday 8/15; 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 

Thursdays, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/16, 11/30; 4:30 - 7:30 pm

Online and Print Resources

Common Core Standards Writing Team. (2022). Progressions for the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Institute for Mathematics and Education, University of Arizona. https://mathematicalmusings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Progressions.pdf.

Findell, C. R., Small, M., Cavanagh, M., Dacey, L., Greenes, C. E., & Sheffield, L. J. (2001). Navigating through geometry in prekindergarten – grade 2.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Gavin, M. K., Belkin, L. P., Spinelli, A. M., St. Marie, J., & Cuevas, G. J. (2001). Navigating through geometry in grades 3 – 5. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2000). Principles and standards for school mathematics.  Author. http://standards.nctm.org.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2006). Curriculum focal points for prekindergarten through grade 8 mathematics. Author. http://standards.nctm.org.

Pugalee, D. K., Frykholm, J., Johnson, A., Slovin, H., Malloy, C., & Preston, R. (2001). Navigating through geometry in grades 6 – 8.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers (2010). Common core state standards for mathematics. Author. http://www.corestandards.org/Math.

Understanding Language. (2013a). Key principles for ELL instruction. http://ell.stanford.edu.

Understanding Language. (2013b). Guidelines for mathematics instructional materials development. http://ell.stanford.edu.