Math Instructional Strategies: Geometry
Special Collection
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.
RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
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Inquiry-Based: Answer CheckLearners have been asked to find the area of a square when only one dimension is given. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: Extended ThinkingLearners build on the concept of area of a rectangle to find the area of a compound shape. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: Formula ConnectionLearners are guided to developing the formula for the area of a rectangle.Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: Independent PracticeLearners practice decomposing compound shapes into rectangular areas. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: Partner PracticeSmall group interaction smoothes the way as learners solve problems about rectangular areas. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: SummarizeAs learners increase their understanding, they move from concrete to abstract methods of solution. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: Teaching KickoffLearners practice finding the area of rectangles using a preferred method and a group approach. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Practice ProblemsLearners practice decomposing compound shapes, then finding the area of compound shape. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Problem 2 ReviewLearners review small group work with compound shapes. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Problem 3 ReviewLearners review small group work with compound shapes. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry-Based: Transfer: Problem 4 ReviewLearners further review small group work with compound shapes. Inquiry is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Inquiry Based: Concept IntroductionThe concept of area is introduced using square and rectangular arrays. Inquiry is used to teach Geometry. |
9-12 |
Video |
Lecture-Based: Concept IntroductionLearners are introduced to the concept of area and how to differentiate it from perimeter. Lecture is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Lecture-Based: Direct TeachingLecture-based instruction on finding the area of a compound rectilinear shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Lecture-Based: Guided Practice 1Learners review problems involving the perimeter and area of a compound shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Lecture-Based: Guided Practice 2Guided practice finding the area of compound shapes. Inquiry is used to teach geometry. Lecture is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Lecture-Based: Independent PracticeLearners practice independently finding the area of a compound shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Lecture-Based: Skills Practice 1Learners practice individually; finding the area of a compound shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |
Lecture-Based: Skills Practice 2Learners review problems involving the perimeter and area of a compound shape. Lecture is used to teach number operations. |
9-12 |
Video |