Curated OER
Define Geometry Terms
The Common Core is intended to help all children meet high academic standards. Here is a Common Core designed lesson that is intended for learners with communication or language difficulties. The lesson is written in a narrative style...
Curated OER
Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy
Dedicate one or two class periods to creating a class glossary of geometry terms. Many geometry terms also appear in our every day vocabulary, but they have very different meanings. For example, the word gross in geometry is very...
Curated OER
Geometry Wordsearch
In this mathematical related worksheet, learners explore and analyze thirteen key terms associated with geometry in a word search puzzle.
Curated OER
Exploring 2D and 3D Shapes (Word Search)
In this math and language arts worksheet, students examine 15 words in a word bank which pertain to geometric shapes. Students find the words in a word search puzzle.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Fantastical Zoo
Use this rhyming description of Max's Fantastical Zoo to make some amazing animals from geometric shapes. There is a teacher's guide for easy lesson planning.
Math Words
Mathwords: Terms and Formulas From Algebra I to Calculus
Mathwords is "an interactive math dictionary with enough math words, math terms, math formulas, pictures, diagrams, tables, and examples to satisfy your inner math geek." Written by a teacher of high school and college students,...
Other
Maths Net Interactive: Interactive Geometry: A Glossary
Click on the appropriate word to view a small graphic depicting the term, or click to the crossword puzzle version of thisinteractive glossary.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Nys Mathematics Glossary: Geometry [Pdf]
The glossary consists of mathematical terms used in geometry. Definitions and examples are included. The resource is intended for teacher use only.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Inter Math: Constructionary
The activity is designed to help learners create constructions using Geometer?s Sketchpad. The geometry tutorial consists of definitions and pictures of mathematics terms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Basics of Geometry Study Guide
This study guide on Geometry covers some key vocabulary, drawing and labeling diagrams, describing geometric figures, and basic postulates for points, lines, planes, and intersections. It is available for download with free registration.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Geometry Vocabulary
The tutorial examines basic geometry vocabulary. Definitions and examples of a point, line, line segment, ray, and plane are included.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Lesson: Mr. Z's 5 Minute Game of Geometric Pandemonium
Students make a series of geometric drawings of points, obtuse angles, rays, polygons, and the like. Each child is given one but not allowed to show anyone else. The drawing is then taped to the back of the child in front of them. The...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Right Angle
This very basic website gives a clear, simple explanation of what a right angle is.
Quia
Quia: Geometric Terms Matching
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? This matching game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are...
Quia
Quia: Geometric Terms Flash Cards
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? The flash cards at this web site are for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you...
Quia
Quia: Geometric Terms Concentration
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? This concentration game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if...
Quia
Quia: Geometric Terms Word Search
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? This word search is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Acute Angle
This very basic website gives a clear, simple explanation of what an acute angle is.
Other
Eduteka: Matematica Interactiva
Topics covered in this site are: concepts of numbers, geometry, algebra and statistics. This site has lesson plans, interactive activities and discussions.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Mathematics Glossary: Middle Years
Basic geometric terms are defined.