MATH 1700 Geometry for Middle Grades Teachers

Review and extensions of Euclidian geometry, with an emphasis on constructions, practical applications, and fundamental proofs.

Registration Name

Geometry for Middle Grades Tea

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Minimum Math ACT score of 19 or minimum Math SAT score of 510 or any MATH 1005 or higher with grade at least C, or permission of department

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Perform proper geometric constructions with a compass and straightedge.
2. Perform proper geometric constructions on The Geometer’s Sketchpad dynamic geometry software.
3. Generate informal geometric proofs.
4. Know the relationship of geometry to artistic forms of the mandala and perspective drawing.
5. Know the classic geometrical constructions such as the regular polygons, the golden rectangle, and related spirals.
6. Know the relationship of geometry to number through the relationships of mean proportional, square root, squared length.
7. Know the projections and alternative approximate constructions of the conic sections.