Geometry EVP (MATH200e)
1.0 (yearlong course)
Algebra 1 (MATH100)
This course includes an in-depth analysis of the concepts of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry. Topics include logic and proof, parallel lines and planes, triangles, polygons, perimeter, area, volume, surface area, similarity, congruence, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. All concepts are also related to real-world phenomena.
Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking skills as they relate to logical reasoning and argument. Students will be required to use geometric tools and online tools to explore and discover concepts covered in the course.
The recommended sequence for students taking non-Honors courses: MATH100, MATH200, MATH300 followed by their choice of MATH310, MATH410, MATH420, MATH440, or MATH510.
Students need access to a scanner or digital camera (phone is fine) in order to submit work for the teacher to review. Students will also need a TI-84 graphing calculator for this course.
*As part of the EVP program, this course will have a live class requirement once a week at a set time; please see the website for time choices. This live class will include teaching, discussion with classmates from around the world, demonstrations, questions and answers, and other aspects of a live classroom. Students will have weekly due dates and stay on a traditional coursework schedule.
Semester 1: August 28 – January 21
Fall Break: November 20 – 24
Christmas Break: December 18 – January 1
Semester 2: January 22 – June 2
Spring Break: March 25 – March 29
Times: Fridays 10:00 AM or Fridays 2:00 PM US Central Time
FROM THE TEACHER
Geometry is a language. It has vocabulary and grammar, sentences and paragraphs. In EVP you will have the opportunity to hear Geometry spoken in weekly live classes. Geometry is an exploration of the two and three-dimensional world we live in. Geometry is foundational to Trigonometry, Computer Animation, Architecture, Engineering and Carpentry. I think you will appreciate learning this language in concert with a team of your peers and with the accountability of weekly assignments and due dates.
If there are books and materials for this course, they can be purchased from our Online Bookstore.
I found the live classes very helpful for learning new concepts and getting to interact with my teacher face-to-face. The strict deadlines were also a strong motivator for getting my work done on time.
EVP is really the only way I can learn math effectively. I usually have to see it and do it to learn math.
I enjoyed the group discussion boards, interacting math help websites, and how I had a kind teacher willing to offer help at almost any time.