Ms. Penk's Classes

Core Connections Geometry is the second course in a five-year sequence of college preparatory mathematics courses that starts with Algebra 1 and continues through Calculus.  Core Connections Geometry aims to formalize and extend the geometry that students have learned in previous courses.  It does this by focusing on establishing triangle congruence criteria using rigid motions and formal constructions, building a formal understanding of similarity based on dilations and proportional reasoning, developing the concepts of formal proof, exploring the properties of two- and three-dimensional objects, working within the rectangular coordinate system to verify geometric relationships, proving basic theorems about circles, and using the language of set theory to compute and interpret probabilities for compound events.

 

On a daily basis, students in Core Connections Geometry use problem solving strategies, questioning, investigating, analyzing critically, gathering and constructing evidence, and communicating rigorous arguments justifying their thinking.  Students learn in collaboration with others, sharing information, expertise, and ideas.

 

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