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Vladimir Miškovic – Australian Mathematics Education Journal, 2023
The purpose of this article is to present and discuss two recommended sequences of learning the areas of polygons, starting from the area of a rectangle. Exploring the algebraic derivations of the two sequences reveals that both are valid teaching progressions for introducing the area formula for various polygons. Further, it is suggested that…
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Plane Geometry, Mathematical Formulas
Eads, Freeman D.; Hinton, Barbara E. – 1984
This instructor's guide consists of materials for use in teaching a course in geometry designed for students enrolled in postsecondary vocational or technical education programs. Covered in the individual units of the guide are the following topics: basic terms, straight line combinations, angular conversion, circles, polygons, and geometric…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions