Outschool
Open currency, time zone, and language settings
Log In

Shapes - Crash Course for Geometry

This is a 4 class course that is centered around preparing up and coming Geometry students as they prepare for the Geometry curriculum.
Steve Wittmer
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(26)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
4 in-class hours
Assessment
Student's grades will be assessed before each class based on their homework from the night before. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions during a live class, then students will complete an assessment for that week's material.
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Each lesson, students will be given instruction based on the syllabus listed below. Students will be given time between lessons to check-in with Mr. Wittmer to ask clarifying questions on that lesson's key concept via Outschool communication, or video conference calling.

This course is designed for the learners to receive instruction on concepts covered in the Geometry curriculum. Each lesson will explore a major topic that students will see in their Geometry classroom. Each lesson will provide key vocabulary, definitions, examples, explanation of the concepts being taught, and guidance through several examples (ranging in difficulty) that will be worked out as a class.

For each lesson students will have the option to print out a Lesson Worksheet and they will have access to the KEY to that Worksheet. Even though we as a class will not have enough time to work through every single problem, students will still have access to all the answers. The last day of class will be a collaborative team Jeopardy showdown having the students demonstrate their understanding of everything that was learned over the span of this course.

Each class will be content delivered from Mr. Wittmer via direct instruction/lecture. Following the lesson, students will be given an opportunity to interact and ask questions about the day's lesson and they will be assessed through Google Forms. In addition, Mr. Wittmer will be available via email if there were any questions not answered during the class.

PREREQUISITES:
Students should possess good problem solving skills, self-advocacy skills, and a willingness to learn in new ways.

Some topics students should be comfortable with before this class includes a basic understanding of algebraic concepts such as solving equations and the order of operations.

LESSON 1: Polygons
          • Scope & sequence of Polygons in the geometry curriculum
          • Key geometry definitions
          • Key characteristics about polygons
          • Polygon Chart
          • Examples
          • Applications - Word Problems

LESSON 2: Triangles
          • Scope & sequence of Triangles in the geometry curriculum
          • Classifications of triangles
          • Area
          • Examples
          • Applications - Word Problems
          • Pythagorean Theorem
          • Applications - Word Problems
          • Special Right Triangles

LESSON 3: Quadrilaterals
          • Scope & sequence of Quadrilaterals in the geometry curriculum
          • QUADRILATERAL WORLD
          • Quadrilateral World Chart - key characteristics about each Quadrilateral
          • Examples
          • Quadrilaterals - Check for Understanding

LESSON 4: Cumulative Review
          • Team Jeopardy
          • Fun engaging, collaborative cumulative review where students will put their knowledge to the test.
Learning Goals
Students will be giving a crash course on polygons in the Geometry Curriculum as outlined by the Common Core Standards. Students will be able to identify and understand key definitions and properties about polygons, triangles, and quadrilaterals. In addition, students will be able to apply that knowledge in various examples and applications.

This course is meant to give students a small glimpse of the Geometry Curriculum.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Please be advised that students will be asked to utilize multiple Google resources in this course including Google JamBoard, Google Docs, and Google Forms. Thank you for your flexibility and please reach out if you have any questions.
Supply List
- Notebook
- Pencil
- Calculator
- Printer (Optional)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
4.8
26reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a teacher now for over 10 years. I teach Mathematics and Special Education at the high school level. I love what I do, and I regularly try to bring life and excitement to the world of education to help my students learn!

I understand that my students may not always share my excitement for what I teach, but that certainly will never stop me from trying!

Reviews

Live Group Class
Share

$45

for 4 classes
4x per week, 1 week
60 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-16 learners per class

This class is no longer offered
About
Support
SafetyPrivacyCA PrivacyLearner PrivacyManage Data PreferencesTerms
Financial Assistance
Get The App
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
© 2024 Outschool