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Special Topics in High School Geometry (Part 2)

This 8 week course will continue to expand the student's knowledge in essential topics in high school geometry.
Fernando Millan, Certified Educator. B.S.E.E.
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What's included

8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Prerequisites 

 Students need to be fluent in :  Positive and negative numbers.
                                                   Be able to solve equations with variables on both sides.
                                                   Ideally have taken Geometry Essentials.(Not mandatory)
                                                                       

  NOTE:     Students must have a reasonable amount of academic maturity to enroll.

                  Class can be taken as a stand alone class.
 
               (Part 1 not needed if learner is familiar with the material)

                 Teacher reserves the right to adjust curriculum as needed.

       NOTE: If no one shows after 10 minutes, class is cancelled. 
                   No makeups, no refunds, no exceptions.     

The way I teach this skill is very easy to learn and your child will be prepared for success in geometry.They will learn  by actually doing example exercises during class. I will repeat with another exercise and will explain as many times as needed until the students are ready to do the exercises by themselves. Once started, I will check their answers for accuracy and follow up with any necessary explanations. I encourage all participants to try as many exercises as possible. I follow up the class with an upload of homework with the solutions.

The course breakdown is as follows:

                  Week 1:
                                    Similarity
                                    Solving proportions
                                    Similar polygons
                  Week 2:
                                   Using similar polygons
                                   Similar triangles
                                   Similar right triangles 

                 Week 3:
                                 The Exterior Angle Theorem        
                                 Triangles and congruence
                                 SSS and SAS congruence 
               Week 4:
                               ASA and AAS congruence
                               SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS congruences combined.

               Week 5:
                             Right triangle congruence      
                             Isosceles and equilateral triangles
               Week 6:
                            Introduction to polygons
                            Polygons and angles
                            Areas of regular polygons

                 Week 7:  
                          Identifying solid figures
                          Volume of prisms and cylinders
                           Surface area of prisms and cylinders
                Week8:
                           Spheres( Volume &  Surface Area)                      
                           Similar solids
Learning Goals
Developmental Goals:
The goal  for this course is to provide in part the mathematical background necessary for high school and college level mathematics courses. This course also seeks to promote the use and understanding of the language of geometry. Furthermore,this course seeks to enhance the student's ability to reason logically.
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Other Details

Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Houston
Hello everyone! I am Mr. Millan!

A little about me:

I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston, where I found my passion for the vast field of mathematics. I worked as an engineer for HNU Systems, an environmental company based in Boston, where I not only excelled in my craft, but was asked to train personnel in industrial, academic and corporate settings.

However, something felt missing in my career. I began tutoring mathematics to people from all walks of life and found that I could combine my two passions: mathematics and my newfound love for teaching. As a result, I obtained an Educator Certificate from the Miami Dade County Public School System, and officially began tutoring full-time in 1995.

I realized this profession was my true calling in life when one of my very first clients, a prospective PhD student, told me I was a natural at teaching. This was the first of hundreds more praises of my teaching style and effectiveness.

Many people believe that they cannot learn math. However, I challenge that opinion every day. Everyone can learn the beautiful language that is mathematics. I have cultivated an eclectic but very effective form of teaching that has proven applicable to every one of my clients, from children to college students, and even teachers and professors. My students often tell me that I make math look and feel easy and doable, and they are able to grasp the concepts very quickly.

My 30+ years of teaching experience has been a rewarding experience. I have worked with all kinds of students, even those needing special accommodations. I have had the opportunity to connect with each one of my students and boost their confidence, not only in math, but in all academic endeavors. Mathematics becomes manageable, fun, and accessible to all my students!

 

 

With Outschool, I teach all levels of math to all ages within the platform. I teach:

    Arithmetic
    Pre-Algebra
    Algebra I & II
    College Algebra
    Geometry
    Analytic Trigonometry
    Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry
    Business Calculus
    Calculus
    High School & College Level Statistics

 

I cannot wait to kickstart this fun, learning experience with you as we navigate challenging math concepts and learn them with ease!

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$200

for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min

Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
2-5 learners per class

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