Module 2 – Geometry
Introduction
You use geometric terms in everyday language, often without thinking about it. For example, any time you say “walk along this line” or “watch out, this road quickly angles to the left” you are using geometric terms to make sense of the environment around you. You use these terms flexibly, and people generally know what you are talking about.
In the world of mathematics, each of these geometric terms has a specific definition. It is important to know these definitions – as well as how different figures are constructed – to become familiar with the language of geometry.
Learning Objectives
- 2.1 Recognize the difference between one, two, and three dimensional objects.
- 2.2 Be able to find perimeter and area of standard and composite shapes.
- 2.3 Solve practical application problems using the Pythagorean Theorem and similar figures.
- 2.4 Find the area and circumference of a circle.
- 2.5 Find the volume of standard 3-Dimensional shapes.
- 2.6 Apply the geometric formulas to problem solve.
Sections:
2.1 – Geometry Basics
2.2 – Perimeter
2.3 – Area
2.4 – The Pythagorean Theorem
2.5 – Circles
2.6 – Perimeter and Area of Composite Figures
2.7 – Working in Three Dimensions: Volume