Explore Acute to Obtuse [step-by-step beginning geometry using the Triman Safe Drawing tools ~~included]

Explore Acute to Obtuse - Appropriate for Grades 4-9 -- Written by Gary Walton -- • Step-by-Step Beginning Geometry Using the Triman Safe Drawing Tool -- This book will help furnish children, Grades 4-9, with a successful experience early in their study of elementary geometry. The author guides students through each construction or activity using the Triman Safe Drawing Compass and 360 degree Protractor with just enough detail so that the book can be used for both in class instruction and practice or for independent study and review. Covers measuring, constructing, bisecting and copying angles; constructing circles; six types of triangles; four types of quadrilaterals and much more. -- Special features include a glossary with illustrations, that will provide students and teachers with a handy reference, of more than 50 geometric terms; a legend of geometric symbols and a complete answer key. -- Another section of the book relates geometry to today's world. It discusses a variety; of careers where geometry plays a crucial role in an attempt to make school studies real and relevant to all children. -- Soft-cover, 80 pages.