Life of Fred: Geometry Expanded Edition
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One day in Fred's life in which he . . .
- Falls in Love!
- Teaches you how to write an opera!
- Buys Heck's Kitchen!
- Does all of geometry up to the 14th dimension!
Geometry is one course that is different from all the rest. In the other courses, the emphasis is on calculating, manipulating, and computing answers. In contrast, in geometry, there are proofs to be created. It is much more like solving puzzles than grinding out numerical answers. For example, if you start out with a triangle that has two sides of equal length, you are asked to show that it has two angles that have the same size.
You will need at least one year of high school algebra (Life of Fred: Beginning Algebra). In this geometry book, for example, on p. 26, we will go from ( y + y = z ) to ( y = \frac{1}{2}z ). It is preferable, however, that you have completed the two years of high school algebra (Life of Fred: Beginning Algebra and Life of Fred: Advanced Algebra Expanded Edition). Most schools stick geometry between the two years of algebra—beginning algebra, geometry, advanced algebra—but there are a couple of reasons why this is not the best approach.
First, when you stick geometry between the two algebra courses, you will have a whole year to forget beginning algebra. Taking advanced algebra right after beginning algebra keeps the algebra fresh.
Second, the heart of geometry is learning how to do proofs. This requires an "older mind" than the mechanical stuff in the algebra courses. A person's brain develops in stages. Most three-year-olds don't enjoy quiz shows on television.
In this course, you will learn about:
- Angles
- Area
- Circles
- Constructions
- Coordinate Geometry
- Flawless (Modern Geometry)
- Geometry in Dimensions
- Polygons
- Proofs
- Non-Euclidean Geometry
- Points and Lines
- Quadrilaterals
- Solid Geometry
- Symbolic Logic
- Triangles
Unlike all other math programs, this one also has:
- The only verse of Fred's famous song, "Another Day, Another Ray"
- The difference between iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic in poetry
- How easy it is to confuse asinorum (which is in the genitive plural in Latin) with asinus (which is in the nominative singular)
- A good use for Prof. Eldwood's Introduction to the Poetry of Armenia while on the deck of a pirate ship
All answers are included in the textbook.
Life of Fred Geometry is a hardcover textbook containing 560 pages. This book is not consumable. All answers are written on separate paper or in a notebook.
Number of Lessons:
- 2 Semesters
- Thirteen regular chapters and six bonus honors chapters
- Expect to take anywhere from 9 to 14 months to complete. The amount of time required will be determined by the number of optional chapters (such as 5 1/2 and 7 1/2) you choose to cover and the academic ability of the student.
Recommendation:
- Have the student look at the table of contents and plan out a schedule that will have the book completed in about a year. Taking responsibility for their own education is an important skill to learn.
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