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Geometry • Series

Geometry - Prepare for the New School Year

Ragad S

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Sessions

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This series ended on September 11, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

Do you feel anxious about taking geometry at school or want to brush up on some geometry-related concepts for an upcoming SAT or ACT test? In this series, we will discuss the basics of geometry, work on practice questions, and answer any questions students might have.
Resources: I base much of the structure and information I teach in this course on the book "Geometry for Dummies" by Mark Ryan and "Geometry" common core by Pearson. I also use online resources and knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I create my own PowerPoint presentations for the sessions. 
Qualifications: I enjoy and do well in mathematics, including geometry and have taught geometry before as part of my "ACT Math Complete Course". Moreover, I received a GPA of 4.0 in Math in grade 10, the year in which we studied only geometry. I also took the ACT test twice, one of my ACT math scores was a 34 and the other was a 36.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

In each of the sessions, we will discuss a different geometry topic, so you can choose to attend all of the sessions to cover all important concepts or only attend sessions in which we cover topics that interest you or that you think you need help in. Be aware however that concepts build on each other and missing a session might mean that you might not have all of the knowledge you need to understand the topics discussed in later sessions.

Dates

July 6 - September 11

Learners

40 / 40

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

I am a senior who values education and enjoys learning and teaching! I am Jordanian, but I attend an international school in Saudi Arabia. My favorite subject at school is biology though chemistry and math are close seconds. I had a GPA of 4.0 in my junior year including an A+ in Math, which included Algebra II and Calculus. I ranked first in my junior year (my school had about 200 junior students). I have taken the ACT test twice and scored a 34 in the first trial and a 35 in the second. I have a super score of 36! I also self-studied AP Biology in 2022 and scored a 5 on the AP Biology test. However, when my school started a 2-year AP Biology program last year, I joined it because of my love for biology (and it was the most challenging biology course being offered at my school). In 2023, I took an AP Chemistry course offered by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth because my school does not offer AP Chemistry. I received an A in the course and a 5 on the AP test! I have also taken an "Introduction to Epidemiology" course offered by UC San Diego in which I received an A+. I also worked on a research project with the International Research Institute of North Carolina. As to English proficiency, in addition to attending international schools since kindergarten, I have scored 119/120 on the TOEFL test in 2023. I have been tutoring at Schoolhouse for over a year now and have enjoyed tutoring and learned greatly from my experience. I hope to continue sharing my knowledge and helping others during my senior year.

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Upcoming Sessions

Past Sessions

Jul

Session 1

Orientation

Thu Jul 6, 2023, 7:15 PM

I will meet the new students, talk a bit about myself, and learn more about my students. I will answer any questions you might have and start introducing you to geometry and what we will cover of it. 
P.S. I will be adding the other sessions during the next week, so do not worry about this being the only session in the series!

Jul

Session 2

General Geometry Q&A

Thu Jul 13, 2023, 7:00 PM

Excuse the topic being "General Geometry Q&A", there's no category that accurately describes what we will be discussing in this session.
In this session, we will talk about the foundations of geometry as well as segments and angles. Let the learning begin!

Jul

Session 3

Geometry foundations

Thu Jul 20, 2023, 7:00 PM

Building Your Geometric Foundation
In this session, we will cover many new terms and their definitions. These terms will prove very important as you learn more about geometry. We will also answer some practice questions related to the concepts we learn.

Jul

Session 4

Angles

Mon Jul 24, 2023, 7:00 PM

Sizing Up Segments & Analyzing Angles
This session covers the basics of segment and angle sizes, including measurement, addition, subtraction, and techniques for bisecting and trisecting angles. While these concepts may seem simple, they form the building blocks for numerous geometry problems and proofs. Skipping this material could hinder your understanding of more advanced topics.

Jul

Session 5

Geometry foundations

Thu Jul 27, 2023, 7:00 PM

Prelude to Proofs
It is true that proofs are one of the topics that high school students find the most difficulty with, but there is no need to panic. A good basis goes a long way in helping you easily write proofs in high school. In this session, we will lay the groundwork for two-column geometry proofs and do some simple practice questions.

Jul

Session 6

Geometry foundations

Mon Jul 31, 2023, 7:00 PM

Simple Theorems & Short Proofs
In the previous session, we introduced theorems and geometry proofs. In this session, we will discuss 18 easy theorems and some uncomplicated proofs. As a student, you will have the chance to do some valuable practice on some of the concepts we've discussed.

Aug

Session 7

Geometry foundations

Thu Aug 3, 2023, 7:00 PM

Practicing Longer Proofs
This session will be the final one in which we focus solely on proofs. We will tackle longer proofs, and use this as a chance to remember important strategies and learn useful tips. Students will have the chance to put their skills to test and ask questions throughout the session.

Aug

Session 8

Triangles

Mon Aug 7, 2023, 7:00 PM

Triangle Fundamentals 
Despite being the simplest of polygons, triangles are an extremely important part of geometry that you will probably study thoroughly in highschool. In this session, we will start with the most basic concepts related to triangles, such as their types and centers.

Aug

Session 9

Triangles

Thu Aug 10, 2023, 7:00 PM

Right Triangles
In this session, we will discuss some of the unique aspects of right triangles. This includes the Pythagorean theorem, Pythagorean triples, and special right triangles.

Aug

Session 10

Triangles

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 7:00 PM

Congruent Triangles
We will discuss the theorems and postulates about congruent triangles and write our first triangles proofs. We will also learn the CPCTC rule and indirect proofs.

Aug

Session 11

Triangles

Mon Aug 21, 2023, 7:00 PM

Triangle Fundamentals 
Despite being the simplest of polygons, triangles are an extremely important part of geometry that you will probably study thoroughly in high school. In this session, we will start with the most basic concepts related to triangles, such as their types and centers.

Aug

Session 12

Right triangles & trigonometry

Thu Aug 24, 2023, 7:00 PM

Right Triangles
In this session, we will discuss some of the unique aspects of right triangles. This includes the Pythagorean theorem, Pythagorean triples, and special right triangles.

Aug

Session 13

Congruence

Mon Aug 28, 2023, 7:00 PM

Triangle Congruence
In this session, we will discuss the postulates and theorems by which we can conclude that two triangles are congruent. We will also discuss writing proofs to prove that triangles are congruent or proofs that involve triangle congruence. If we have enough time, we will discuss indirect proofs as well.

Aug

Session 14

Similarity

Thu Aug 31, 2023, 7:00 PM

Triangle Similarity
You might have noticed that this session to the series. That is because, during our 13th session, we did not have time to do enough practice on triangle congruence. Thus, in this session, we will start by revising the postulates and theorems by which we can prove triangles congruent, then do different kinds of questions relating to that. 
I have also decided that it would be a good idea to discuss triangle similarity since it is an important part of geometry. After completing the practice on triangle congruence, we will discuss what similarity is, the theorems and postulates by which we can prove triangles similar, and do some practice.

Sep

Session 15

Triangles

Thu Sep 7, 2023, 7:00 PM

More Triangle Theorems & Relationships
In this session, we will discuss more rules and concepts involving triangles. This includes isosceles and equilateral triangles, congruence in right triangles, midsegments of triangles, and bisectors of triangles.

Sep

Session 16

Triangles

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 7:00 PM

More on Relationships Within Triangles 
Last Thursday, I agreed with the students who attended the session to add this session. During it, we will revise midsegment, perpendicular bisectors, and angle bisectors. We will then discuss the medians and altitudes of triangles. We will solve practice problems relating to all these topics. I will end the session with a quick recap of everything that was taught during this series.

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