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Study Plan |
Study plan – Year 11 – 13: Planar Geometry |
| Objective: On completion of the course formative assessment a tailored study plan is created identifying the lessons requiring revision. |
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Geometry-angles |
Adjacent angles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to understand the parts of an angle, what adjacent angles are and how they are used to solve simple angle problems. |
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Geometry-angles |
Complementary and supplementary angles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to identify Complementary and Supplementary Angles and use this knowledge to solve simple geometric angle problems. |
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Geometry-angles |
Vertically opposite angles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to identify Vertically Opposite Angles and use this knowledge to solve simple geometric angle problems. |
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Geometry-angles |
Parallel Lines. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to identify corresponding, co-interior and alternate angles. |
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Geometry-problems |
Additional questions involving parallel lines |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to complete two step parallel line questions, and identify other ways to solve them. |
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2-D shapes |
Recognise and name triangles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to recognise and correctly name triangles according to their properties. |
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Special triangles |
Special triangles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to identify an equilateral and an isosceles triangle and solve geometry questions involving these triangles. |
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Geometry-constructions |
Geometric constructions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able complete constructions with a ruler and a pair of compasses. |
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Geometry-congruence |
Congruent triangles, Test 1 and 2 |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify which test to use to show two triangles are congruent. |
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Geometry-congruence |
Congruent triangles, Test 3 and 4 |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify other tests to use to show two triangles are congruent. |
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Geometry-congruence |
Proofs and congruent triangles. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to set out a formal proof to show that two triangles are congruent. |
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Similar triangles |
Similar triangles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify which test to use to show two triangles are similar. |
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Similar triangles |
Using similar triangles to calculate lengths |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate lengths using similar triangles. |
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Overlapping triangles |
Examples involving overlapping triangles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate unknown sides in overlapping or adjacent similar triangles. |
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Geometry – triangles |
Triangle inequality theorem |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand and use the triangle inequality theorem. |
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Geometry-quadrilaterals |
Midsegments of Triangles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use coordinate geometry to apply the midsegment properties of a triangle. |
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Pythagoras |
Find the hypotenuse |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use Pythagoras’ Theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse. |
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Pythagoras |
Pythagorean triples |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the 3-4-5 Pythagorean triple. |
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Pythagoras |
Find the hypotenuse Part 2 |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use Pythagoras’ Theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse using decimals and surds. |
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Pythagoras |
Calculating a leg of a right-angled triangle |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use Pythagoras’ Theorem to calculate the length of one of the shorter sides of a right triangle. |
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Geometry |
To identify collinear points, coplanar lines and points in 2 and 3 dimensions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will use correct terms to describe points, lines, intervals and rays. |
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Geometry – angles |
To determine angle labelling rules, naming angles according to size, angle bisector properties and related algebra |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will label angles, use a protractor and perform calculations using algebra involving angles. |
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Geometry-constructions |
Angle bisector construction and its properties (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to bisect an angle using a pair of compasses and a straight edge. |
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Geometry-constructions |
Circumcentre and incentre (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able geometrically construct the circumcentre and incentre for a triangle and to use Pythagoras’ Theorem to calculate values. |
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Geometry-constructions |
Orthocentre and centroids (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able geometrically construct the orthocentre and centroid for a triangle and to use algebra to calculate values. |
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Geometry-quadrilaterals |
Classifying Quadrilaterals |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will understand the properties that classify quadrilaterals. |
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Geometry-quadrilaterals |
Using the Properties of a Parallelogram |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use and prove the properties of a parallelogram. |
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Geometry-quadrilaterals |
Proving a Shape is a Parallelogram |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use properties to prove a given quadrilateral is a parallelogram. |
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Geometry-quadrilaterals |
Properties of the Rectangle, Square and Rhombus |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson students will be able to use the properties of the rectangle, square and rhombus for formal proofs and to find values. |
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Geometry-quadrilaterals |
Properties of the Trapezium and Kite |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson students will be able to use the properties of the trapezium and kite for formal proofs and to find values. |
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Geometry-quadrilaterals |
The quadrilateral family and coordinate methods in geometry |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will know the relationships between quadrilaterals and use coordinate methods to prove some of the properties. |
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Geometry-locus |
Constructions and loci – single condition |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the term locus and describe several using a single condition. |
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Geometry-locus |
Constructions and loci – multiple conditions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will describe a locus that satisfies multiple conditions on a number plane. |
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Vectors |
Vectors |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to represent a vector in matrix and diagrammatic form, as well as add two vectors using matrices and/or a diagram. |
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Vectors |
2 vector addition in 2 and 3D (stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand and use component forms for vector resolution. |
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Polar coordinates |
Plotting polar coordinates and converting polar to rectangular |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the polar coordinate system and relate this to the rectangular coordinate system. |
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Polar coordinates |
Converting rectangular coordinates to polar form |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the polar coordinate system and report these from rectangular coordinates. |
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Polar coordinates |
Write and graph points in polar form with negative vectors (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be using negative angles and negative vector lengths. |
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Logic |
Inductive and deductive reasoning |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will understand and use the terms hypothesis, conclusion, inductive and deductive. |
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Logic |
Definition and use of counter examples |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to create counter examples to statements. |
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Logic |
Indirect proofs |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use indirect proofs by assuming the opposite of the statement being proved. |
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Logic |
Mathematical induction |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to perform the process of mathematical induction for simple series. |
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Logic |
Conditional statements (converse, inverse and contrapositive) (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to form related conditional statements. |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – Equal arcs on circles of equal radii subtend equal angles at the centre. Theorem – Equal angles at the centre of a circle on equal arcs. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that ‘Equal arcs on circles of equal radii, subtend equal angles at the centre’, and that ‘Equal angles at the centre of a circle stand on equal arcs.’ They should then be able to use these pro |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord. Theorem – The line from the centre of a circle to the mid-point of the chord is perpendicular to the chord. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that ‘The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.’ and its converse theorem ‘The line from the centre of a circle to the mid-point of the chord is perpendicular’ |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – Equal chords in equal circles are equidistant from the centres. Theorem – Chords in a circle which are equidistant from the centre are equal. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that equal chords in equal circles are equidistant from the centre. |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – The angle at the centre of a circle is double the angle at the circumference standing on the same arc. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that the angle at the centre of a circle is double the angle at the circumference standing on the same arc. |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that the angles in the same segment are equal. |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – The angle of a semi-circle is a right angle. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that ‘The angle of a semi-circle is a right-angle.’ |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – The opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary. |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – The exterior angle at a vertex of a cyclic quadrilateral equals the interior opposite angle. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that the exterior angle at a vertex of a cyclic quadrilateral equals the interior opposite. |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – The tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius drawn to it at the point of contact. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that the tangent and the radius of a circle are perpendicular at the point of contact. |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – Tangents to a circle from an external point are equal. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that tangents to a circle from an external point are equal. |
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Circle Geometry |
Theorem – The angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that the angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment. |
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Circle Geometry-cyclic quads |
Theorem – If the opposite angles in a quadrilateral are supplementary then the quadrilateral is cyclic. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to prove that a quadrilateral is cyclic using the supplementary angles theorem. |
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Exam |
Exam – Year 11 – 13: Planar Geometry |
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