Geometry

Course Description

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This is a 2-semester college preparatory course in Geometry. The course covers the development of mathematical principles of Geometry and their applications.

Topics include:

Geometric Proofs
Deductive reasoning
Logic
Congruence
Measurement of 2 and 3-dimensional figures
Perimeters and circumference
Areas, surface areas, and lateral areas
Volume and effect of dimensional change
Geometric Constructions
Pythagorean applications
Trigonometric and special right triangles
Rigid motion and geometric figures

TEXTBOOK: Prentice Hall Geometry (2008)

Prerequisites: Algebra 1

Parents of public school students must print out a course description to give to their child’s counselor along with an off-campus permission form.