Course Outline for Mathematics 57W
Plane Geometry Workshop

Effective: Fall 2020
SLO Rev: 03/03/2021
Catalog Description:

MTH 57W - Plane Geometry Workshop

0.50 Units

Laboratory, study group, collaborative workshop or computer laboratory time for Plane Geometry.
Corequisite: MTH 57.
1702.00 - Mathematics Skills
Pass/No Pass
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 36.00 0.00 36.00
Total 0.50 36.00 0.00 36.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. read and write the mathematics used in Plane Geometry;
  2. use technology currently used in Plane Geometry;
  3. solve problems on their own and with peers without having to rely on an instructor.
Course Content:
  1. Applications of principles and concepts covered in MTH 57, such as
    1. Angles
    2. Lines
    3. Distance
    4. Congruence
    5. Triangles
    6. Polygons
    7. Surface area and volume
    8. Logic
    9. Circles
  2. Study Skills
    1. Grit and Growth Mindset
    2. How Learning Math is Different
    3. Resources On and Off Campus
    4. Time Management
    5. How to Be an Effective Listener and Take Notes
    6. How to Approach Homework
    7. How to Study for an Exam
    8. Overcoming Math and Test Anxiety
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Collaboration
  2. Computer-assisted/graphing calculator instruction
  3. Distance Education
  4. Individual instruction
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Prove: If two angles of a triangle are not congruent, then the sides opposite those angles are not congruent.
  2. Prove: If two tangents are drawn to a circle from a point outside the circle, then the line segment joining the center of the circle and the point of intersection of the tangents bisects the angle formed by the tangents.
  1. Class Work
  2. Attendance
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Increase confidence in understanding mathematical concepts, communicating ideas and thinking analytically.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Alexander (2019). Elementary Geometry for College Students (7th). Cengage.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Laboratory, study group, collaborative workshop or computer laboratory time for Plane Geometry.
Corequisite: MTH 57.
Discipline:
Mathematics*