Beginning Geometry - Understanding Angles, Area, and Hypotenuse of Triangles!

Completed by 90 learners

Ages 9-14

Live One-Time Class

This class will explain for students finding the area and hypotenuse of triangles, as well as missing angles!

David Miller

Average rating:

4.6

Number of reviews:

(1,028 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-6 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours

Assessment

Learner progress is assessed through word problems, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple-choice questions in the session.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7

Knowing and understanding how to find measurements of various shapes are an essential part of geometry, and math in general. For this class, students will be taught about finding the area and hypotenuse of triangles. The key to knowing how to find the area and hypotenuse, respectively, of triangles is first knowing the basic definition of angles and triangles (including the six different types). Included are their parts, degrees (90, 180, 360, etc) and how they form. Then we will cover the mathematics and formulas. This will include the measurement and equity of the sides, along with operations such as squaring, finding the square root, and fractions. Furthermore, the Pythagorean Theorem will be explained and defined. 

This course will be done via PowerPoint slides, with a supplementary video about parts of a triangle. For some fun and application to real life, examples of shapes such as baseball fields and buildings will be used.

Learning Goals

Understand the definition of angles 
Solve missing angles
Learn the six kinds of triangles (though the focus will be on right)
Understand square roots
Gain knowledge about parts of a triangle, namely the base and height
Learn the Pythagorean Theorem
Define area of a triangle
Define hypotenuse of a triangle

Other Details

Supply List

A pen, paper, and if necessary, a calculator will be recommended.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

David Miller

Joined June, 2019

4.6

1028reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

3 Degrees

Master's Degree in Science from Walden University

Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of South Florida

Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Hillsborough Community College

I am a certified online teacher, teaching math, grammar, English, reading, and history at various levels to children and adults. I utilize videoconferencing, audio, videos, whiteboards, and various e-learning techniques for young learners, as well as adult learners.  Other areas covered in my courses include algebra, geometry, physics, HTML, and instructional design. students from kindergarten to the 12th grade. Each class is interactive, engaging, thought-provoking, and fun!

I have an MS in Instructional Design and Technology, with 10+ years experience. I have written and published three technical books on Amazon. In November 2018, I received my TEFL certification. My goal has been to not only develop courseware but to also experience teaching. I believe teaching is the core of effective instructional design. My work has included diverse instructional projects helping different learners acquire needed skills and knowledge.

In my spare time, I watch and analyze basketball, partake in social matters and advocacy, exercise, write books and articles, do landscape paintings, and work on interior and exterior housework.