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Text: Glencoe Geometry (Glencoe) This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the standards for Algebra I. The course, among other things, includes properties of geometric figures, trigonometric relationships, and reasoning to justify conclusions. Methods of justification will include paragraph proofs, flow charts, two-column proofs, indirect proofs, coordinate proofs, and verbal arguments. A gradual development of formal proof is encouraged. Inductive and intuitive approaches to proof as well as deductive axiomatic methods should be used. This set of standards includes emphasis on two- and three-dimensional reasoning skills, coordinate and transformational geometry, and the use of geometric models to solve problems. A variety of applications and some general problem-solving techniques should be used to implement these standards, including algebraic skills. Calculators, computers, and graphing utilities (graphing calculators or computer graphing simulators), dynamic geometric software, and other appropriate technology will be used as tools to assist in teaching and learning. Any technology that will enhance student learning should be used. The information contained in this curriculum applies to both single and double blocked classes. |