Jumpstart Geometry: The Foundation | a Preview of High School Geometry
Completed by 756 learners
Ages 13-17
Live Group Course
In this six-session course, students will learn the foundations of Geometry which will set them up for success in their high school Geometry endeavors.
1-2 hours per week. Practice problems will be assigned after each session.
Assessment
I can provide an optional assessment at the end of the course.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Jumpstart Geometry: The Foundation will benefit learners who plan to take Geometry in the fall, learners who have finished Algebra I, or learners who are currently struggling with the basics of Geometry.
Whether your learner is just beginning Geometry or just needs a refresher, future success depends on fully understanding the basics. This course covers the basics of Geometry.
The students will learn to:
Identify, name, and draw points, lines, segments, rays, and planes.
Apply basic facts about points, lines, and planes.
Find length and midpoint of a segment.
Use the Segment Addition Postulate.
Define and apply concepts of congruent, midpoint, and bisects.
Name, classify, and measure angles.
Find angle measures using the Angle Addition Postulate.
Find angle measures using the Definition of Angle Bisector.
Identify adjacent, vertical, complementary, supplementary and linear pairs of angles.
Find the measures of pairs of angles using arithmetic and algebraic methods.
Calculate or find expressions for the perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, and triangles.
Calculate or find the expressions for circumference and area of a circle.
Solve problems involving area and perimeter using algebraic methods.
Develop and apply the formula to find the midpoint between two points in the coordinate plane.
Use the distance formula to find the distance between two points.
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points.
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Background Knowledge: Students must be able to solve linear equations, such as 3x + 10 + 110 = 180.
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Guided notes will be provided. Practice problems will be assigned after each session. You will need to have access to a printer in order to print the guided notes and homework files. I can provide an optional assessment at the end of the course.
I also teach a full year High School Geometry course on Outschool. It is split into two semesters. You can find the first semester here: https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-geometry-first-semester-certified-mathematics-teacher-euKF3q2P?usid=Xd3LnlY9&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Look at my reviews on Outschool to read about how other students enjoyed and learned from my Geometry courses. And, please message me if you have any questions.
Learning Goals
The goal of this course is to prepare student for a full Geometry class by pre-teaching some of the foundational concepts students will encounter in Geometry, and reviewing some algebraic concepts.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need access to a printer before each class in order to print guided notes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
I have successfully taught students Geometry for over twenty years in a variety of school settings. I've worked with students who have learning challenges and high-achieving students, and many students in between. I bring these experiences to the classroom. I know which content can be challenging, and have developed a variety of ways to help learners succeed.