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Developing Geometric Thinking and Concepts
Course Description
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
Required Text
Schifter, D., Bastable, V., & Russell, S. J. (2018). Examining features of shape casebook: Geometry. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Course Schedule
Course Schedule
Class meeting dates: Monday through Friday, August 3-7, 2026
Class meeting times: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Course Modality & Location
Course Modality & Location
Face-to-Face: Multnomah County Education Service District, 11611 NE Ainsworth Circle, Portland, OR, 97220
Online Synchronous: Zoom (see calendar invitation)
Online and Print Resources
Online and Print Resources
Common Core Standards Writing Team. (2023, Feburary). Progressions for the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. 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. http://standards.nctm.org
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2006). Curriculum focal points for prekindergarten through grade 8 mathematics. 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. 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
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