- Origins and uses of geometry
- Terms, postulates, theorems
- Sets
- Nature of proof
- Inductive and deductive reasoning
- Ratio and proportion
- Algebra in geometry
- Angle relationships
- Parallel and perpendicular lines
- Congruent triangles
- Right triangles
- Pythagorean Theorem
- Circles
- Polygons
- Relationships between circles and polygons
- Mensuration theory
- Measurement of geometric figures
- Simple constructions
- Loci
- Transformational geometry
- Introduction of symbolic logic
- Coordinate geometry
- Trigonometric functions of angles greater than 90 degrees
- Special angle relationships
- Problem solving with geometry
Annotated links for the typical course of study for to help you cover each topic and check mastery of that skill. This is a work in progress that I assume will take a while to complete. I will be adding links and pages periodically.
Course of Study by Grade Level
Upper Grades
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