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Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics - Geometry A

Geometry A Content Standards

Undefined Terms, Axioms, Theorems, Etc.
The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding by identifying and giving examples of undefined terms, axioms, theorems, and inductive and deductive reasoning.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 1.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 2: conjectures (BP-1); Unit 6: axioms (TK-49), theorems (TK-16 & 25). Deductive reasoning is the focus of Unit 2. Students often use inductive reasoning for problem-solving and conjecturing (see esp. Unit 3). Teacher notes: Many problems require students to cite definitions and/or theorems to justify steps in their solutions.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 2: Postulates and Theorems.
  
Geometric Proofs
The learner will be able to write geometric proofs, including proofs by contradiction.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 2.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Problems requiring conjecturing, explaining, and proving occur throughout the text from Unit 1 through Unit 6. Each problem of this type--235 of them--is marked with an icon (falling dominos). Units 2 and 6 emphasize proof. See Unit 6: proof (TK-16) and theorem (TK-25), types of proof (TK-37-38 ff., 62, 74, 87, 100). Teacher notes: See introductory paragraph above, as well as the introductory notes for Units 2 and 6.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometric proofs are presented throughout the Geometry and Measurement 2 curriculum.
  
Validity of a Logical Argument
The learner will be able to construct and judge the validity of a logical argument and give counterexamples to disprove a statement.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 3.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  See #2. Also Unit 2: digit place and color square problems, plus BP-4, 20, 29, 40; Unit 3: converses (PS-94 ff.), PS-95; Unit 6: converses (TK-73 ff.), counterexample (TK-74 ff.), contradiction (TK-100 ff.), TK-79, 83, 114. Teacher notes encourage the use of class time to present and criticize student proofs. Developmental problems practice various kinds of logical reasoning.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  No PLATO modules are available for this learning expectation at this time.
  
Congruence & Similarity: Basic Theor
The learner will be able to prove basic theorems involving congruence and similarity.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 4.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 5: congruence introduction (CG-21 thru 26, 31-34, 40-41, 51), proofs and practice follow, esp. Unit 5 (CG-66, 92), Unit 6 (TK-4, 26, 52, 57, 62-64, 76-77, 87-88, 90, 114).
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 1: Using Geometry; Geometry and Measurement 2: Congruent Angles, Supplementary and Complementary Angels, Two of a Kind, Congruent Triangles Part 1.
  
Congruence & Similarity: Triangles
The learner will be able to prove that triangles are congruent or similar, and they are able to use the concept of corresponding parts of congruent triangles.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 5.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 5: congruence introduction (CG-21 thru 26, 31-34, 40-41, 51), proofs and practice follow, esp. Unit 5 (CG-66, 92), Unit 6 (TK-4, 26, 52, 57, 62-64, 76-77, 87-88, 90, 114).
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 2: Congruent Triangles Part 1, Congruent Triangles Part 2, Congruent Triangle Problems, Arcs and Chords.
  
Triangle Inequality Theorem
The learner will be able to know and are able to use the triangle inequality theorem.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 6.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 5: CG-70 & 71, then several homework exercises spiraled throughout the course and in the context of applications; projects #39. Teacher notes: Projects are found in the Assessment Handbook in the Teacher Version.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  No PLATO modules are available for this learning expectation at this time.
  
Parallel Lines, Quadrilaterals & Cir
The learner will be able to prove and use theorems involving the properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal, the properties of quadrilaterals, and the properties of circles.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 7.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 3: parallel lines (intro., PS-45 thru 49 ff.); Unit 6: parallel proofs (TK-49, 87-89 ff.); Teacher notes: Properties of quadrilaterals are used to area and perimeter problems throughout the text.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 2: Intersecting Lines and Planes, Angles in Pairs, Transitive Properties of Lines, A Sense of Proportion; Polygons: Introduction to Polygons, Summing Up Angles, Angles in Regular Polygons, Parallelograms Part 1, Parallelograms Part 2, Rhombuses and Trapezoids; Circles: Introduction to Circles, Tangents, Arcs and Chords, Inscribed Angles, Circles and Angles, Circles and Segments, Measuring Circumference, The Length of Arcs, The Area of Circles.
  
Problems Solving: Geometric Figures
The learner will be able to know, derive, and solve problems involving the perimeter, circumference, area, volume, lateral area, and surface area of common geometric figures.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 8.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 0: PR-8 thru 14; Unit 1: RC-8 thru 61, esp. 8, 29-34, 41-43, 51-61, 93, 99, 101, 103, 104; Unit 2: BP-6 ff., 38-39, 71, 101, 103; Unit 3: PS-16, 23, 32, 105, 109 plus HW; Unit 4: SV-1 ff., 20, 35, 50, 77, 112; Unit 5: CG-56; Unit 6: TK-11, 59, 65, 71, 107, 115, 127; Teacher notes: Area and perimeter problems spiral throughout the course. Many are in the context of broader problems. Second semester problems incorporate right triangle trigonometry in more complex area and perimeter problems.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Math Fundamentals: Linear Measurement, Area Measurement, Volume and Capacity Measurement; Geometry and Measurement 1: Circles/Arcs/Circumferences, Area Part 1, Area Part 2, Volume, Using Measurement. Geometry and Measurement 2 Area of Right Triangles and Parallelograms Area of Any Triangle Area of Trapezoids and Rhombuses Measuring Circumference The Length of Arcs The Area of Circles
  
Computing Volumes & Surface Areas
The learner will be able to compute the volumes and surface areas of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones, and spheres; and students commit to memory the formulas for prisms, pyramids, and cylinders.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 9.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 4: SV-65 thru 103, esp. 66, 71, 79, 94, 100, 101, 103, 110; Unit 5: in HW (CG-10 ff., 36,100, 101); Unit 6: in HW (TK-47, 85, 98).
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 2: Volume, Prisms, Area and Volume of Cylinders, Area and Volume of Cones.
  
Computing Areas of Polygons
The learner will be able to compute areas of polygons, including rectangles, scalene triangles, equilateral triangles, rhombi, parallelograms, and trapezoids.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 10.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 1: Area Part 1, Area Part 2; Geometry and Measurement 2: Area of Right Triangles and Parallelograms, Area of Any Triangle, Area of Trapezoids and Rhombuses.
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems [Textbook].  Unit 4: SV-65 thru 103, esp. 66, 71, 79, 94, 100, 101, 103, 110; Unit 5: in HW (CG-10 ff., 36,100, 101); Unit 6: in HW (TK-47, 85, 98).
  
Changes in Dimensions
The learner will be able to determine how changes in dimensions affect the perimeter, area, and volume of common geometric figures and solids.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 11.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 3: PS-64.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  No PLATO modules are available for this learning expectation at this time.
  
Classifying Figures
The learner will be able to find and use measures of sides and of interior and exterior angles of triangles and polygons to classify figures and solve problems.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 12.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Calculate: Unit 1: RC-2 ff. (see Standard 15), 20, 55-60, 93; Unit 2: BP-58; Unit 3: PS-53, 63; Unit 6: TK-18, 19, 29, 46, 58, 66, 69, 92, 94; projects # 57; Classify: Unit 2: triangles (BP-77); Unit 3: related vocabulary; Unit 5: congruence (CG-23 ff.); projects #39, 44, 50. Teacher notes: Many of the perimeter and area citations for Standards 8 and 10 also require subproblems that find lengths of sides and measures of angles.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 2: Introduction to Polygons, Summing Up Angles, Angles in Regular Polygons.
  
Relationships between Angles in Polygons
The learner will be able to prove relationships between angles in polygons by using properties of complementary, supplementary, vertical, and exterior angles.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 13.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Preliminary work: Unit 3: PS-35 thru 39 (supplementary PS-36), 47-49, 58-61 (vertical angles PS-59, complementary angles PS-88, exterior angles PS-103), calculations with justifications (PS-52, 64, esp. 68 ff., 89); Proof: Unit 3: PS-62, 93, 94; Unit 4: SV-75, 107; Unit 5: CG-16, 50, 52; Unit 6: TK-5, 16, 17, 26, 27, 49-52, 63, 76, 77, 80, 81, 87-91, 99, 102, 113, 114; projects #14, 18, 45. Teacher notes: Most polygon proofs prove relationships between sides. See unit 6.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 1: Special Angles Part 1, Special Angles Part 2.
  
Pythagorean Theorem
The learner will be able to prove the Pythagorean theorem.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 14.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Introduction and practice: Unit 1: RC-1 ff. (see Standard 15); proof : Unit 6: TK-64, 65, 127, 128. Teacher notes: Three proofs are included.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 1: The Pythagorean Theorem Geometry and Measurement 1; Geometry and Measurement 2: The Pythagorean Theorem 2.
  
Application of Pythagorean Theorem
The learner will be able to use the Pythagorean theorem to determine distance and find missing lengths of sides of right triangles.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 15.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 1: RC-2, 3, 8, 22, 35, 36, 52, 58, 92 (distance RC-47, 70, 99, 105); BP-34, 59, 88, 94, 101, 103; Unit 3: PS-57, 63; Unit 4: SV-50, 52; Unit 5: CG-18, 38, 85; Unit 6: TK-11. Teacher notes: The Pythagorean Theorem is a subproblem in numerous problems in units 1-6.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 2: Solving Right Triangle Problems, 30° - 60° Right Triangles.
  
Basic Constructions
The learner will be able to perform basic constructions with a straightedge and compass, such as angle bisectors, perpendicular bisectors, and the line parallel to a given line through a point off the line.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 16.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Appendix: AP-1 thru AP-31. Teacher notes: May be taught as self-contained unit or as part of appropriately related units.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  No PLATO modules are available for this learning expectation at this time.
  
Coordinate Geometry
The learner will be able to prove theorems by using coordinate geometry, including the midpoint of a line segment, the distance formula, and various forms of equations of lines and circles.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 17.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 1: Pythagorean Theorem (RC-1), distance (RC-47, 70), slope (74-79), midpoint (RC-88, 89), 99, 101, 102; Unit 2: writing equations (BP-33, 35, 69, 70 and Unit 3: PS-41, 42), midpoint (BP-57). Teacher notes: Significant work with linear and quadratic equations and systems of equations makes proofs adaptable to a coordinate format.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Intermediate Algebra: Linear Equations and Inequalities; Geometry and Measurement 2: The Distance Formula, Slope, Coordinates in Three Dimensions.
  
Effect of Rigid Motions on Figures
The learner will be able to know the effect of rigid motions on figures in the coordinate plane and space, including rotations, translations, and reflections.
Strand Scope Source
Geometry Master CA: Mathematics Content Standards, December 1997, Grades 8-12, Geometry, 22.0.
  Instructional Resources
 
· CPM Mathematics 2 (Geometry) 2nd Ed. v. 4.0,, CPM Educational Program, 2000, Problems: [Textbook].  Unit 5: reflections (CG-2 through CG-5); translations (CG-11); rotations (CG-12). Spiraled problems follow, esp. in Units 5 and 6 (e.g., CG-13, 15, 20, 42, 81, 90). Teacher notes: Teacher Version offers a Tessellation project using transformations at the end of Unit 5.
· PLATO Learning Inc., 2000, Modules: [Software].  Geometry and Measurement 2: Symmetry, Translations, Rotations.
  
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