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Geometry is a subject in mathematics that focuses on the study of shapes, sizes, relative configurations, and properties of space.

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Derived from the Greek word meaning "earth measurement," geometry is one of the oldest sciences.

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It was first formally organized by the Greek mathematician Euclid around 300 BC when he arranged 465 geometric propositions into 13 books, titled 'Elements'. A mathematician who works in the field of geometry is called a geometer. This, however, was not the first time geometry had been utilized. As a matter of fact, there exists evidence to believe that geometry dates all the way back to 3,000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt! It is believed that geometry first became important when an Egyptian pharaoh wanted to tax farmers who raised crops along the nile river. To compute the correct amount of tax, the pharaohs agents had to measure the land being cultivated.

Slide 4 Types of geometry Geometry has been the subject of countless developments. As a result, many types of geometry exist Slide 5 1. Geometry arose independently in a number of early cultures as a body of practical knowledge concerning lengths, areas, and volumes of shapes and solids. The emphasis was on geometric measurements including lengths, areas, and volumes of various shapes. 2. Congruency, similarity, equality, 2d/ 3d figures, 3. We describe an approach that uses causal and geometric reasoning to construct explanations for the purposes of the geometric features on the parts of a mechanical device. Eg: SIMPLE: stapler, car jack COMPLEX: typewriters, drillers ADVANCED: computers, androids Writing two column proofs

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There exists evidence to believe that geometry dates all the way back to 3,000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt. They used an early stage of geometry in several ways, including the

surveying of land, construction of pyramids, and astronomy. Around 2,900 BC, ancient Egyptians began using their knowledge to construct pyramids with four triangular faces and a square base.

Slide 7 1. Foundational skills both literacy and numeracy skills Concentration, visual & auditory perception, short & long term memory, decoding & integration of info 2. Logical & critical thinking - Through critical thinking, as I understand it, we acquire a means of assessing and upgrading our ability to judge well. It enables us to go into virtually any situation and to figure out the logic of whatever is happening in that situation. It provides a way for us to learn from new experiences through the process of continual self-assessment. Critical thinking, then, enables us to form sound beliefs and judgments, and in doing so, provides us with a basis for a rational and reasonable emotional life. 3. Deductive reasoning is the process of reasoning from one or more general statements (premises)
to reach a logically certain conclusion. In deductive reasoning, a conclusion is reached from general statements. -

Nctm slide The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the public voice of mathematics education, supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students through vision, leadership, professional development, and research. In the documents pssm: one of the five fundamental content standards