Section outline

  • Description of Unit:  This topic introduces reasoning.  Students will observe patterns leading to making conjectures; solve equations giving their reasons for each step and connect his to simple proofs; and prove geometric relationships using given information, definitions, properties, postulates and theorems.

    Key Vocabulary:  biconditional statement, conclusion, conditional statement, conjecture, contrapostive, converse, counterexample, deductive reasoning, equivalent statements, hypothesis, inductive reasoning, inverse, Law of Detachment, Law of Syllogism, negation, proof, theorem, truth value.

    Common Core Content Standards:

    G-CO.C.9 Prove theorems about lines and angles.

    • Unit 2 Overview File

      This document details the Common Core State Standards, Mathematical Practices, Big Ideas, Essential Questions, and Assessment information.

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