Description
See Reviews of Instructor Susan Habacivch
This Intensive Geometry course will review all major Geometry topics and strengthen the skills of students who have previously taken a Geometry course. For students who have not yet taken a full year of Geometry, this is a basic course designed to help you improve your performance in future math courses, including Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus. Successful completion of this course is equivalent to completing a one-semester Geometry course and will earn a high school half-credit.
Students will build confidence and refresh their understanding of topics by watching pre-recorded video tutorials, followed by a variety of teacher-graded homework assignments. Topics to be studied include:
- Module 1: Lines and Angles
- Module 2: Right Triangles
- Module 3: Congruence and Similarity
- Module 4: Other Similarity and Transformations
- Module 5: Quadrilaterals and Circles
- Module 6: Logic and Proofs
- Module 7: Surface Areas and Volumes
Course Structure
This course will have daily and end-of-module assignments. Since the course is self-paced, students should follow the order outlined, but assignments may be submitted at any time during the course, with a recommended minimum time of 7 weeks to complete the course. Following an initial conference, the teacher will provide a pacing guide to help students complete the course in line with their goals.
Throughout the course, each module must be completed before moving to the following module, to keep students on track. Daily assignments will include watching a video, answering questions based on the video, completing electronic homework assignments using an app that provides immediate feedback and allows multiple attempts, and completing a note sheet of theorems and formulas. End-of-module assignments will be a worksheet covering the week’s topics, for which students will complete their answers in pencil, then scan and upload the completed worksheet, study, and submit their notes. A module quiz will be assigned after completion of each module’s assignments.
Who should enroll?
The well-prepared applicant in grades 9-12 is familiar with the fundamentals of Algebra (has completed one year of Algebra) and has the maturity to diligently complete the assigned homework and seek additional help when necessary. Learning how to learn mathematics is emphasized in this course, so students motivated to improve should apply.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Technology Requirements
- High-speed, broadband Internet
- Streaming video capabilities to watch recorded lectures
- Scanner or smartphone for submitting tests and homework
- Scientific calculator
Feedback and Evaluation
Communication
Grades are perpetually available throughout the course, and parents may contact me through Canvas messages on the course website. Parents are encouraged to oversee their students’ work for timeliness and completeness.
Margaret Thompson (verified owner) –
I highly recommend the Geometry Intensive course. It helped my son get through geometry after two previous attempts with other curriculums that didn’t go so well. After the intensive, he was ready for Algebra II. I am so thankful for this option for course recovery!
Polly –
Geometry Intensive Self-Paced worked well for our family. My daughter needed it as a pre-requisite for another class. It hit all the main topics and she came away feeling confident enough to use what she learned to study for the SAT this fall. This class definitely requires self-discipline as the student will be on his/her own in terms of completing assignments. Highly recommend.