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Geometry Course Outline

 

Goal

Course Description

Student Assessment

 

 

American International School in Johannesburg

2003/2004 school year

 

Course Instructor:                   Mr. Davis

                                                Email:               sdavis@aisj-jhb.com

                                                Phone:            (011) 803-8855

 

Textbook:                               Geometry, McDougall-Littell

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Goal

To give students confidence and skills in their own mathematical abilities.  I aim to help students improve their abilities to think critically, to problem solve, and to communicate their reasoning. 

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Course Description

Geometry is the course following Algebra I in the American school mathematics progression.  The big themes of the course are:

 

 

Throughout the course we will study properties and relationships pertaining to two and three-dimensional shapes.  We will also use visual problems to reinforce skills and techniques first introduced in Algebra I. 

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Student Assessment

Assessment helps me know how well each student is incorporating new material into his/her previous mathematical abilities.  It also can be an opportunity to learn and stretch your understanding.  Throughout the course I will seek out every opportunity to assess student learning through such means as:


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