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EDSC 353 - Teaching Secondary Geometry

(3 units)
Pedagogical techniques embedded within the mathematical content of high school geometry.

Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to solve a variety of problems appropriate to a Euclidean Geometry class using multiple strategies.
2. Students will be able to explain concepts appropriate to a Euclidean Geometry class in a manner that would be understandable to students.
3. Students will be able to explain the nature of deductive proof and describe its role in a Euclidean geometry class.
4. Students will be able to provide inductive evidence of various geometric relationships using appropriate Geometry software.
5. Students will be able to describe means by which various topics in Euclidean Geometry can be taught using appropriate Geometry software.
6. Students will be able to perform Geometric constructions using construction tools and explain their importance in the Euclidean Geometry classroom.
7. Students will be able to describe the different experiences that must occur to facilitate the learning of Euclidean Geometry.
8. Students will be able to define and discuss the teacher’s role in the geometry classroom, including responsibility to the diversity of students and their various learning styles.


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