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Math Mammoth Geometry 1

Math Mammoth Geometry 1 math book cover
117 pages
(includes answers)

Sample pages (PDF)
Contents
Review: Area of Rectangles Measuring Angles
Triangles
Classifying Quadrilaterals 2
Volume


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Math Mammoth Geometry 1 covers all the typical geometry topics for grades 4-5: angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, other polygons, area, perimeter and volume.

The book starts out by reviewing the third grade concepts of area and the perimeter of rectangles. Students also apply these concepts in various problems, including problems where they write simple equations and a problem where they explore all possible perimeters for a given area.

The first part of the book covers 4th grade topics, with a focus on angles. Students learn about lines, rays, and angles; and about acute, right, obtuse, and straight angles. They learn how to measure and draw angles with a protractor. We also study angle problems where students write simple equations. The lesson Estimating Angles has an optional section on turning in an angle, which can be challenging, so feel free to omit it if you wish.

The lesson Parallel and Perpendicular Lines also ties in with the topic of angles, because two lines are perpendicular if they form a right angle. After that, we study parallelograms and other quadrilaterals in more detail, paying attention to their angles and lengths of sides.

We also study triangles and classify them according to their angles (acute, obtuse, or right triangles). The last (and easy) topic in the first part of the book is line symmetry.

The latter half of the book covers 5th grade topics, starting with the lesson Review: Angles. The focus of this portion is on two topics: classifying two-dimensional shapes, and volume.

The lesson Polygons covers the concept of a polygon and the names of several common ones. Students classify figures into polygons and non-polygons, and also into regular polygons versus non-regular polygons.

The next topic is classifying quadrilaterals. The focus is on understanding the classification, and understanding that attributes defining a certain quadrilateral also belong to all the “children” (subcategories) of that type of quadrilateral. For example, squares are also rhombi, because they have four congruent sides (the defining attribute of a rhombus).

A possible confusion point is the definition of a trapezoid. There exist two possible definitions:

  • (Exclusive definition:) A trapezoid has exactly one pair of parallel sides.
  • (Inclusive definition:) A trapezoid has at least one pair of parallel sides.

Both definitions are legitimate, but lead to different analysis when classifying quadrilaterals. Under the exclusive definition, a parallelogram is not a trapezoid, but under the inclusive definition, it is. Most college-bound textbooks favor the inclusive definition, and that is what is used in this text, also.

Then we study the classification of triangles. Students are now able to classify triangles both in terms of their sides and also in terms of their angles.

The second focus topic of this latter half is volume. Students learn that a cube with the side length of 1 unit, called a “unit cube,” is said to have “one cubic unit” of volume, and can be used to measure volume. They find the volume of right rectangular prisms by “packing” them with unit cubes and by using formulas. They recognize volume as additive and solve both geometric and real-word problems involving volume.

The book includes three optional lessons listed in the end: area and perimeter problems, star polygons, and circles. Use them as time allows. The lesson on area and perimeter can be important for those students who tend to forget these concepts. The lesson on star polygons is intended as a fun artistic topic. The lesson on circles involves the usage of a compass, which may be hard for some children at this age. Those who can master it will probably find the exercises involving multiple circles fascinating.

Geometry is a hands-on subject, and thus the lessons include quite a few drawing exercises which can be done on blank paper, in a notebook, or in the worktext (for most). I hope the students enjoy the hands-on experience. Besides, these drawing exercises are a good means of achieving a true conceptual understanding of geometry concepts.

Geometry is full of strange-sounding words. I suggest that student(s) keep a geometry notebook, where they draw picture(s) and text to explain every new concept or term. This will help them to remember those terms. They can also do the drawing exercises in the notebook. Encourage the students to be creative so that the notebook becomes their own special work. You can even give them credit for it.

Please see also the videos at https://www.mathmammoth.com/videos/geometry_1. Most of them match the topics in this book, and can be used to provide additional instruction.

The PDF version of this book can be filled in on a computer, phone, or tablet, using the annotation tools found in many PDF apps. See more.


Feedback

I teach special education in the public school system, and just recently downloaded and have taught from Geometry 1. My middle school students love the hands-on approach and have really begun to explore the meaning of geometric terms and measurements through the use of this book. We have expanded it to include a project whereby they create designs using angles, arcs, and circles. We will be using these colorful designs to learn even more about measurements and geometric figures in conjunction with some of the lessons from the book. Thanks so much for opening up this opportunity to make math useful and fun for these students who often view math as a painful process they have to endure! Their attention to their drawings is truly amazing! We have all enjoyed the process!
Susan Medendorp
From a tutor who has used Geometry 1 with 3rd and 4th graders:

I used, and continue to use your Geometry 1 workbook as my main geometry curriculum. I use Math Advantage as a basis for my math lessons but skip around and supplement it greatly.

My son enjoys the Geometry workbook. I appreciate that you have included area, perimeter and volume in the book. Many books categorize those topics as measurement, but I've found that it is easier to teach them with geometry. The curriculum is more in depth than most for the recommended grade level.

Tracy Thompson
From a parent who has used Geometry 1 with a 4th grader:

This book is quite good for building fundamental knowledge for children who are learning geometry. This is more than enough, comparing mine when in same grade 30 years ago.

Regards,
Slamet Suryanto
From a teacher who used Geometry 1 with 7th graders:

My students enjoyed the review!

Prudence Jencka

See also the review by Sol Lederman.


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