Geometry Help - East Lyme CT
Many East Lyme,
CT
students who performed reasonably well in Algebra I are surprised at the
difficulty of high school Geometry.
The visual nature of Geometry along with the procedurally challenging method of
solving geometric proofs makes for a different way of mathematical
thinking.
The most popular complaint from our East
Lyme, CT
students centers upon geometric proofs. Throughout the proof
process, the student must lay out a series of logical steps until the answer is
reached. For each step, the student is required to cite a theorem or
postulate that backs up their statement (i.e. where two opposite angles are equal
within a triangle, the sides opposite the angles will also be equal).
This process places two demands on the
student – knowing each and every relevant theorem and knowing when/how to apply
each theorem.. This requires students to develop a sort of
“Geometry logic” thought process that will help reveal the sequence of steps in
a proof. This does not come naturally for many students.
When faced with the challenge of honing this
new type of Geometry thinking, East Lyme, CT
students may not recognize the importance of fully mastering the thought
process. In these cases, A and B students, who never had trouble with
math up until Geometry, may find themselves in the C range. With
reasonably good grades in their other classes, they could make the argument
“I’m never going to need Geometry when I have a job, so why should I put in so
much effort?” but the fact of the matter is, Geometry is a critical building
block for pre-calculus, trigonometry, and calculus classes.
Perhaps more significantly, the SAT and ACT
math focus heavily on Geometry knowledge and, regardless, good grades in all
classes are essential for admission to competitive colleges. The Learning
Consultants provides the best Geometry help in the East Lyme, CT
area. If your student is struggling Geometry, then it is time for quality
one-on-one help. Our tutoring team is comprised of the very best math
teachers in the Shoreline, CT and East Lyme, CT
area.