Eastern Samar State University

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Borongan City

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Code: MATH 605
Course Title: GEOMETRY FOR TEACHERS
Semester: Second Semester
Academic Year: 2016-2017
Program: MA in Teaching Mathematics
Department:
Prerequisite/Co-requisite:
No. of Units: 3 Units
Total Number of Hours: 54 Hours
University Vision:
University Mission:
University Core Values:
A synergistic multi-campus university producing competent, value- The university shall primarily provide advanced education, higher Excellence
laden and globally competitive graduates who are proactive in
professional and technological instruction and training in the
Integrity
promoting the socio-economic prosperity of the country.
fields of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry,
Accountability
Computer and Information Technology, Education, Engineering,
Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Law and Criminal Justice,
Medicine and Allied Sciences, and other related fields of studies. It
shall intensify its research, extension, and production functions
and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.
Graduate School Goals
Program Objectives:
1. Provide relevant and responsive advanced educational
The program shall aim to produce graduates who:
programs in science and technology, agri-industrial
1. Have deep, integrated, and principled understanding of how management theories, principles, and
education, educational management, and allied disciplines
practices can be applied in educational learning institutions;
consistent with the university mandate.
2. Have creative and innovative ideas in carrying out processes involved in Educational Management
2. Promote the conduct of scholarly research, sustainable
to respond to the demands of an improved School-Based Management System; and
extension activities, and engage in income-generating
3. Can conduct relevant education-related research and extension activities which will contribute to
projects to improve qualities of life of service areas.
the improvement of school management policies and practices.
3. Develop leadership and management skills in mobilizing
human resources and empowerment vital to national
progress and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Course Description: This course deals with the study of Euclidean Geometry in the teachers perspective.
Program Outcomes:
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. An ability to recognize, formulate, and solve problems in Euclidean Geometry including the construction
LO1. Develop an insight of the axiomatic system in
of formal deductive proofs.
Euclidean Geometry
2. An ability to explain the interrelationships of the postulates, theorems, and corollaries in Geometry.
LO2. Explain models of Geometric thought and teaching
3. An ability to develop effective learning materials and other resources for Geometry.
and other relevant educational theories to instruction.
4. Conduct an action research with lesson study as an approach with the aim of improving instruction or
LO3. Apply educational theories to teaching Geometry.
testing out a Strategic Intervention Material in Geometry.
Time
Teaching and Learning
Outcomes-Based
TOPICS
LO1
LO2
LO3
References
Allotment
Activities
Assessment
Course Introduction and Orientation
1 hour

Lecture, Class Discussion

Course Syllabus
1. The Van Hiele Model of Geometric
2 hours

Lecture, Class Discussion Reflection Paper

Course Website
Thought
2. Introduction to Geometry
2.1. History of Geometry
Lecture, Class Discussion, Problem Sets, Learning
2.2. Euclid and the Euclidean Geometry
1 hour

R1, R2, Course Website

Collaborative Work
Modules
2.3. Common Sense and Reasoning
2.4. Undefined Terms in Geometry
Lecture, Class Discussion, Problem Sets, Learning
3. Sets, Real Numbers, and Lines
2 hours

R1, R2, Course Website

Collaborative Work
Modules
Lecture, Class Discussion, Problem Sets, Learning
4. Lines, Planes, and Separation
1.5 hours

R1, R2, Course Website

Collaborative Work
Modules
Lecture, Class Discussion, Problem Sets, Learning
5. Angles and Triangles
1.5 hours

R1, R2, Course Website

Collaborative Work
Modules
6. Congruence
6.1. The Idea of Congruence
6.2. Congruence Postulates for
Lecture, Class Discussion, Problem Sets, Learning
3 hours

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Triangles
Collaborative Work
Modules
6.3. Quadrilaterals, Medians, and
Bisectors

7. Proofs in Geometry

1 hour

8. Geometric Inequalities

2 hours

9. Perpendicular Lines and Planes in

Space

3 hours

10. Parallel Lines and Planes in Space

3 hours

11. Polygonal Regions and Their Areas

3 hours

12. Similarity

3 hours

13. Plane Coordinate Geometry

6 hours

14. Circles and Spheres

3 hours

15. Areas of Circles and Sectors

3 hours

16. Solids and Their Volumes

3 hours

17. Lesson Study and Action Research

9 hours

Major Examinations

3 hours

Lecture, Class Discussion,

Collaborative Work
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Collaborative Work
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Collaborative Work
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Collaborative Work
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Collaborative Work
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Collaborative Work
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Collaborative Work
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Collaborative Work
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Collaborative Work
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Collaborative Work
Lesson Study, Output
Presentation

Problem Sets, Learning

Modules
Problem Sets, Learning
Modules
Problem Sets, Learning
Modules
Problem Sets, Learning
Modules
Problem Sets, Learning
Modules
Problem Sets, Learning
Modules
Problem Sets, Learning
Modules
Problem Sets, Learning
Modules
Problem Sets, Learning
Modules
Problem Sets, Learning
Modules
Research Output
Context-based Written
Examination

Total Number of Hours

54 hours
References:
1. Moise, E.E. & Downs, F.L. (1984). Geometry. District of Columbia: Addison-Wesley-Longman, Inc.
2. Rich, B. & Thomas, C. (2009). Schaums Outline of Geometry. Fourth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, Inc.
Course Website:
MATHbyCHUA [mathbychua.weebly.com]
Chua, V. (2016, November). Statistical Methods. Retrieved from MATHbyCHUA: http://mathbychua.weebly.com/statistical-methods.html

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Class Policies:
1. Graduate students who are officially enrolled in the course must attend classes regularly;
2. Students are required to actively participate in class discussions and activities.
3. Students are required to comply with all necessary requirements including learning modules, projects,
and term papers.
4. Students must pass all major examinations.
Class Schedule:
Prepared by:

7:30 10:30 PM, Saturdays

VON CHRISTOPHER G. CHUA

Instructor

Grading System:
Attendance
Class Performance
Learning Outputs (Quizzes, Projects, Modules)
Midterm Examination/Lesson Study Paper
TOTAL
Consultation Time:
Approved by:

10%
20%
30%
40%

100%
11:00 12:00 AM, Saturdays

FELIX AFABLE, Ph.D.

Dean, Graduate School