Geometry
The Geometry course taught at Upward Bound Program is designed to familiarize students to concepts they will be exposed to in a traditional Geometry program. This course reviews some of the topics of a traditional Algebra course as well as introducing students to how algebra transitions into geometry.
These topics include: congruence, similarity, symmetry, Euclidean Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, rules of geometry, use of rulers and protractors, distance and midpoint formulas, properties of algebra, definitions of midpoint and bisect, equations of area and perimeter, and an introduction to deductive reasoning.
Students are also introduced to the standard notations that are common in geometry. Rays, segments, lines, and distance notation was stressed along with the appropriate use of a congruence symbol vs. and equality symbol. Students were shown the Pythagorean Theorem and the proper simplification of radicals.
These topics include: congruence, similarity, symmetry, Euclidean Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, rules of geometry, use of rulers and protractors, distance and midpoint formulas, properties of algebra, definitions of midpoint and bisect, equations of area and perimeter, and an introduction to deductive reasoning.
Students are also introduced to the standard notations that are common in geometry. Rays, segments, lines, and distance notation was stressed along with the appropriate use of a congruence symbol vs. and equality symbol. Students were shown the Pythagorean Theorem and the proper simplification of radicals.