Geometry ideas surround us everywhere we look. Unfortunately, it has been a topic reserved for the back of too many adult education workbooks when it could be explored using engaging hands-on activities and visuals. In this 90-minute virtual workshop, we will connect angles to kite making, build measuring tools, and take a look at geometry questions similar to those students might see on the HiSET.
*Note that this workshop was formerly offered under the name "Exploring Angles with Kites".
- Adult education teachers at all levels of math ability and comfort
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
Prior to the virtual workshop, participants will try a family-friendly kite-making activity. During the workshop, we’ll briefly touch upon the cultural relevancy of kites before diving into more concrete paper-folding activities that can help develop formal angle measurement concepts in adult education students. A deeper understanding of these concepts and how to explain them using visuals can help adult students increase their own knowledge while they learn ways to teach young family members, too. Participants will receive PDF copies of two packets that explore angles, one designed for adults and one for families.
To make learning geometry more equitable for your students, participants will be introduced to research by Van Hiele on levels of understanding geometric concepts.
Please note: About one week before the event, registrants will receive a separate email from sherry_soares@terc.edu from the SABES Math Team at TERC with instructions on how to access the Zoom session.
- Create do-it-yourself angle measuring tools
- Make generalizations about the angles in a triangle through a hands-on investigation
- Connect conceptual angle understanding to test prep questions
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
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