This lively ten-part series, adapted from the popular series developed for students to enhance their test-taking skills, takes geometry to a different plane, combining serious academic content with a humorous presentation style to help make the subject more accessible. Each program skillfully employs elements such as clever mnemonics, high-tech computer graphics, and entertaining vignettes to boost retention and confidence while driving home core concepts through concise explanations and challenging problems. Joining the Standard Deviants Academic Team in the creation of this series are Flavia Colonna, Ph.D., of George Mason University, and Rebecca Berg, Ph.D., of Bowie State University. Correlates to all applicable state and national standards. 10-part series, 12-22 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Geometry Basics | Angles | Parallel Lines and Angles | Introduction to Triangles | Using Congruent Triangles and Isosceles and Right Triangle Theorems | Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons | Similar Triangles | Right Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem | Units, Perimeter, Circumference, and Area | Surface Area and Volume


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