Math Instructional Strategies: Geometry

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This collection of resources was produced by KET for adult educators. Videotaped segments taken in actual classroom settings provide examples of strategies for teaching geometry in the adult education classroom.


In these segments, learners are active participants in the lessons, often collaborating in small groups to find measurements for area, perimeter, missing dimensions, and compound shapes. You will also find techniques for moving learners from concrete to abstract methods of solution.


While some lessons are presented in traditional lecture-based style, most feature an inquiry-based approach.

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Inquiry-Based: Answer Check

Inquiry-Based: Answer Check

Learners have been asked to find the area of a square when only one dimension is given. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Extended Thinking

Inquiry-Based: Extended Thinking

Learners build on the concept of area of a rectangle to find the area of a compound shape. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Formula Connection

Inquiry-Based: Formula Connection

Learners are guided to developing the formula for the area of a rectangle.Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Independent Practice

Inquiry-Based: Independent Practice

Learners practice decomposing compound shapes into rectangular areas. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Partner Practice

Inquiry-Based: Partner Practice

Small group interaction smoothes the way as learners solve problems about rectangular areas. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Summarize

Inquiry-Based: Summarize

As learners increase their understanding, they move from concrete to abstract methods of solution. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Teaching Kickoff

Inquiry-Based: Teaching Kickoff

Learners practice finding the area of rectangles using a preferred method and a group approach. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Practice Problems

Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Practice Problems

Learners practice decomposing compound shapes, then finding the area of compound shape. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Problem 2 Review

Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Problem 2 Review

Learners review small group work with compound shapes. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Problem 3 Review

Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Problem 3 Review

Learners review small group work with compound shapes. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Problem 4 Review

Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Problem 4 Review

Learners further review small group work with compound shapes. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Inquiry Based: Concept Introduction

Inquiry Based: Concept Introduction

The concept of area is introduced using square and rectangular arrays. Inquiry is used to teach Geometry. OER Level

9-12

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Lecture-Based: Concept Introduction

Lecture-Based: Concept Introduction

Learners are introduced to the concept of area and how to differentiate it from perimeter. Lecture is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Lecture-Based: Direct Teaching

Lecture-Based: Direct Teaching

Lecture-based instruction on finding the area of a compound rectilinear shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Lecture-Based: Guided Practice 1

Lecture-Based: Guided Practice 1

Learners review problems involving the perimeter and area of a compound shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Lecture-Based: Guided Practice 2

Lecture-Based: Guided Practice 2

Guided practice finding the area of compound shapes. Inquiry is used to teach geometry. Lecture is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Lecture-Based: Independent Practice

Lecture-Based: Independent Practice

Learners practice independently finding the area of a compound shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations.

9-12

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Lecture-Based: Skills Practice 1

Lecture-Based: Skills Practice 1

Learners practice individually; finding the area of a compound shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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Lecture-Based: Skills Practice 2

Lecture-Based: Skills Practice 2

Learners review problems involving the perimeter and area of a compound shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations. OER Level

9-12

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