Head First 2D Geometry potx

[...]... mini-series that will handle all that formal logic and proof stuff, but for now you’re in great shape if you understand geometry in the real world first This is just about two-dimensional (2D) geometry We promise it’s not just so we can sell you another book called Head First 3D Geometry soon! We’ve covered many of the most important techniques you’ll use when working in two dimensions, so you’re all... think of a Head Firs n make you have to get it, the rn something? First, e to lea sed on the So what does it tak ts into your head Ba not about pushing fac t it It’s psychology, sure you don’t forge y, and educational science, neurobiolog gnitive turns your brain on latest research in co page We know what more than text on a learning takes a lot ciples: First lear ning prin Some of the Head ne, morable... at WoweBook.Com the intro We don’t consider this to be the end of our conversation with you Come and talk to us at www.headfirstlabs.com /geometry If there’s something we didn’t cover that’s really puzzling you, then throw us a question and we’ll see if we can help you with a Head First style way of figuring it out Of course we won’t do the work for you, which is why the activities are NOT optional... exercises The geometry investigations are particularly important; they’ll help you discover how your brain likes to figure stuff out—known as logic in formal geometry proofs that come much later (not in this book) They also give your brain a chance to hook in to the geometry that is all around you in the real world The redundancy is intentional and important One distinct difference in a Head First book... book for? If you can answer “yes” to all of these… 1 Are you already pretty comfortable with algebra? 2 Do you want to learn, understand, remember, and apply geometry concepts, and not just memorize formulas? 3 If not, check out Head First Algebra first! Do you prefer fun, casual conversation to dry, dull, school lectures? …this book is for you Who should probably back away from this book? If you can... snuck in a couple of 3D problems that you can work in 2D, because geometry is about solving interesting problems in the real world, not just on paper We use plain English and not geometry jargon We believe your brain needs to see what something is, and figure out why you would even care about it, before you can give it an unfamiliar label We do use the geometry jargon you’ll need to know for tests from... dimensions? 315 It’s time to relax in the hot tub! 317 Your Geometry Toolbox 318 Leaving town… 319 It’s been great having you here in Geometryville! 319 xvi Download at WoweBook.Com table of contents how to use this book Intro I can’t believe they put that in a geometry book! on: swer the burning questi In this section, we ant that in a geometry book?” “So why DID they pu xvii Download at WoweBook.Com... emphasized understanding geometry so you should be in great shape to slot those extra details into place quickly We don’t drag you through formal proofs of new concepts If you’re doing high school geometry you’ll probably be familiar with—and possibly terrified of geometry proofs There are no formal proofs in this book We believe that, for most people, proofs make learning geometry harder than it needs... amazing group, many of whom have reviewed other Head First books in the past They did a fantastic job, and we’re really grateful that they keep coming back for more! Amanda Borcky is a student at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia She is studying nutrition with plans of getting a second degree in nursing This is her second time reviewing for the Head First series David Myers taught college and high... the real world, you need to get geometry It’s a set of tools for turning a little bit of information into a complete picture Whether you want to design something, build something or find out how a situation really went down, geometry can make sure you’ve always got the lowdown So if you want to keep in the loop, grab your hat, pack your pencil, and join us on the bus to Geometryville There’s been a homicide . Statistics Head First Ajax Head First Rails Head First Algebra Head First PHP & MySQL Head First PMP Head First Web Design Head First Networking Head First. Patterns Head First Servlets and JSP Head First EJB Head First SQL Head First Software Development Head First JavaScript Head First Physics Head First Statistics Head