Geometry – Homeschool

Course Description

Geometry is a time-honored branch of mathematics rooted in the teachings of Pythagoras, Euclid, and Archimedes. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Euclidean geometry, including foundational concepts such as definitions, postulates, and theorems. Students will explore line and angle relationships, parallel lines, congruent and similar triangles, polygons, circles and arcs, and the Pythagorean Theorem.

The course also covers measurement of perimeter, area, and volume in both two and three dimensions, and introduces advanced topics such as coordinate geometry, spatial geometry, basic constructions, and introductory trigonometry.

General Information

Most Cool Math Guy (formerly Chalk Dust) video programs are based on textbooks published by the College Division of a leading educational publisher. These textbooks—used for Basic Math, Prealgebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2—align well with high school-level content and are frequently adopted in college non-credit prep courses.

Geometry, however, is an exception. The textbook used for this course contains more advanced vocabulary and content than is typically found in standard high school texts. At the time of video production, it was the only suitable geometry textbook available.

To better align the course with traditional high school expectations:

• Some chapters and selected sections are omitted

• Custom worksheets are included to reinforce key topics and simulate a high school curriculum more accurately

How the Course Works

1. The student begins by watching a video lesson (typically 30–50 minutes long), then starts the corresponding textbook assignment.

2. The student pauses at the end of their scheduled math time for the day.

3. On the following day, the student continues the assignment. A third day may be needed to complete the work—and that’s okay.

4. After finishing a chapter (or midway through), the student completes a practice test, followed the next day by the chapter test. Parents should administer both.

5. The process repeats with the next section until the course is completed.

When Help Is Needed

Support is available in several forms when students or parents encounter difficulties:

1. Re-watch the video lesson for clarification

2. Refer to similar examples in the textbook

3. Review the problem in the solutions manual

4. Submit a question through the Cool Math Guy website—responses typically arrive within 24 hours