BCCS Math Scope and Sequence

GRADE 10 Geometry
Unit 1: Basics of Geometry (Chapter 1)
POWER STANDARD: Solve for unkowns using segment
and angle relationships
a.) Identify and use the appropriate notation for basic terms
(point, line, plane, collineary points, coplanar points, line
segment, endpoints, ray, initial point, oppostie rays)
b.) Use the segment addition postulate to determine distances
c.) Use the Distance Formula to measure distances
d.) Determine the midpoint of a segment using the Midpoint
Formula
e.) Determine the endpoints of a segment when given one
endpoint and midpoint.
f.) Determine the measure of an angle using the Angle Addition
Postulate
g.) Classify angles (acute, right, obtuse, straight)
h.) Identify vertical angles and linear pairs
i.) Identify complementary and supplementary angles
j.) Solve for unknowns using segment and angle bisectors

MA FRAMEWORKS
MA Standard(s)

G.G.1
G.G.12
G.G.12
G.G.12
G.G.12
G.G.6
G.G.6
G.G.6
G.G.6
G.G.6

Auxilliary Standards
k.).

G.G.4

l.)

G.G.4

m.)

G.G.4

POWER STANDARD: Predict future terms in a pattern

a.) Identify and describe patterns

AI.P.1

b.) Use inductive reasoning to make conjectures

G.G.2

Unit 2: Circles and Polygons (1.7 & 11.4-11.6, 12.2-12.6)

POWER STANDARD: Find and use measures of perimeter,
circumference, and area of common geometric figures.
a.) Calculate the perimeter and area of a square, rectangle,
triangle, and circle
b.) Apply a general problem-solving plan to word problems
dealing with perimeter and area
c.) ..
d.) Use circumference ... to solve real-life problems
e.) Calculate the area of a sector of a circle
f.) Determine the area of regions composed of multiple
polygons and circles
g.) Calculate geometric probability using segments and
polygons
POWER STANDARD: Find and use measures of lateral
areas, surface areas, and volumes of prisms, pyramids,
spheres, cyclinders, and cones
a.) Find the surface area of a prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone,
and sphere
b.) Determine the surface area of objects composed of two
prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, or spheres
c.) Calculate the volume of prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone, and
sphere
d.) Determine the volume of objects composed of two prisms,
cylinders, pyramids, cones, or spheres
e.) Use dimensional analysis for unit conversion and verify that
expressions and equations make sense

G.M.1

G.M.1
G.M.1
G.M.2
G.M.2

G.M.2
G.M.2
G.M.2
G.M.2
G.M.5

Auxilliary Standards
f.) .

G.M.3

g.).

G.M.4

BCCS Math Scope and Sequence

GRADE 10 Geometry
Unit 1: Basics of Geometry (Chapter 1)
POWER STANDARD: Solve for unkowns using segment
and angle relationships
a.) Identify and use the appropriate notation for basic terms
(point, line, plane, collineary points, coplanar points, line
segment, endpoints, ray, initial point, oppostie rays)
b.) Use the segment addition postulate to determine distances
c.) Use the Distance Formula to measure distances
d.) Determine the midpoint of a segment using the Midpoint
Formula
e.) Determine the endpoints of a segment when given one
endpoint and midpoint.
f.) Determine the measure of an angle using the Angle Addition
Postulate
g.) Classify angles (acute, right, obtuse, straight)
h.) Identify vertical angles and linear pairs
i.) Identify complementary and supplementary angles
j.) Solve for unknowns using segment and angle bisectors

MA FRAMEWORKS
MA Standard(s)

G.G.1
G.G.12
G.G.12
G.G.12
G.G.12
G.G.6
G.G.6
G.G.6
G.G.6
G.G.6

Auxilliary Standards
k.).

G.G.4

l.)

G.G.4

m.)

G.G.4

POWER STANDARD: Predict future terms in a pattern

a.) Identify and describe patterns

AI.P.1

b.) Use inductive reasoning to make conjectures

G.G.2

Unit 2: Circles and Polygons (1.7 & 11.4-11.6, 12.2-12.6)

POWER STANDARD: Find and use measures of perimeter,
circumference, and area of common geometric figures.
a.) Calculate the perimeter and area of a square, rectangle,
triangle, and circle
b.) Apply a general problem-solving plan to word problems
dealing with perimeter and area
c.) Calculate the length of a circular arc
d.) Use circumference and arc length to solve real-life problems
e.) Calculate the area of a sector of a circle
f.) Determine the area of regions composed of multiple
polygons and circles
g.) Calculate geometric probability using segments and
polygons
POWER STANDARD: Find and use measures of lateral
areas, surface areas, and volumes of prisms, pyramids,
spheres, cyclinders, and cones
a.) Find the surface area of a prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone,
and sphere
b.) Determine the surface area of objects composed of two
prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, or spheres
c.) Calculate the volume of prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone, and
sphere
d.) Determine the volume of objects composed of two prisms,
cylinders, pyramids, cones, or spheres
e.) Use dimensional analysis for unit conversion and verify that
expressions and equations make sense
Auxilliary Standards
f.) Predict how changing one measurement of an object effects
the surface area and volume of an object

G.M.1

G.M.1
G.M.1
G.M.2
G.M.2

G.M.2
G.M.2
G.M.2
G.M.2
G.M.5

G.M.3

g.) Describe the effects of approximating measurements on the

computed values for area and volume

G.M.4

BCCS Math Scope and Sequence

GRADE 10 Geometry
Unit 1: Basics of Geometry (Chapter 1)
POWER STANDARD: Solve for unkowns using segment
and angle relationships
a.) Identify and use the appropriate notation for basic terms
(point, line, plane, collineary points, coplanar points, line
segment, endpoints, ray, initial point, oppostie rays)
b.) Use the segment addition postulate to determine distances
c.) Use the Distance Formula to measure distances
d.) Determine the midpoint of a segment using the Midpoint
Formula
e.) Determine the endpoints of a segment when given one
endpoint and midpoint.
f.) Determine the measure of an angle using the Angle Addition
Postulate
g.) Classify angles (acute, right, obtuse, straight)
h.) Identify vertical angles and linear pairs
i.) Identify complementary and supplementary angles
j.) Solve for unknowns using segment and angle bisectors
Auxilliary Standards
k.) Measure and draw angles using a protractor (including
adjacent angles)
l.) CONSTRUCTION: Construct a segment bisector using a
compass and straight edge
m.) CONSTRUCTION: Construct an angle bisector using a
compass and straight edge

BCCS CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT

WITH MA CURRICULUM
FRAMEWORKS
This aligns with MA Curriculum Standard(s)

G.G.1
G.G.12
G.G.12
G.G.12
G.G.12
G.G.6
G.G.6
G.G.6
G.G.6
G.G.6

G.G.4
G.G.4
G.G.4

POWER STANDARD: Predict future terms in a pattern

a.) Identify and describe patterns
b.) Use inductive reasoning to make conjectures

AI.P.1
G.G.2

Unit 2: Circles and Polygons (1.7 & 11.4-11.6, 12.2-12.6)

POWER STANDARD: Calculate and use measures of
perimeter, circumference, and area of common geometric
figures.
a.) Calculate the perimeter and area of a square, rectangle,
triangle, and circle
b.) Apply a general problem-solving plan to word problems
dealing with perimeter and area
c.) Calculate the length of a circular arc

G.M.1

G.M.1

d.) Use circumference and arc length to solve real-life problems G.M.1
e.) Calculate the area of a sector of a circle
G.M.2
f.) Determine the area of regions composed of multiple
polygons and circles
G.M.2
g.) Calculate geometric probability using segments and
polygons
POWER STANDARD: Calculate and use measures of
lateral areas, surface areas, and volumes of prisms,
pyramids, spheres, cyclinders, and cones
a.) Calculate the surface area of a prism, cylinder, pyramid,
cone, and sphere
b.) Determine the surface area of objects composed of two
prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, or spheres
c.) Calculate the volume of prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone, and
sphere
d.) Determine the volume of objects composed of two prisms,
cylinders, pyramids, cones, or spheres
e.) Use dimensional analysis for unit conversion and verify that
expressions and equations make sense

G.M.2
G.M.2
G.M.2
G.M.2
G.M.5

Auxilliary Standards
f.) Predict how changing one measurement of an object effects
the surface area and volume of an object
G.M.3
g.) Describe the effects of approximating measurements on the
computed values for area and volume
G.M.4

Unit 3: Right Triangles and Trigonometry (Chapter 9)

POWER STANDARD: Solve simple triangle problems using
relationships in right triangles
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for unknown lengths in
G.G.7
a right triangle
Classify triangles as acute, right, or obtuse by comparing the
lengths of sides (converse of they Pythagorean Theorem)
Determine the lengths of sides in 45-45-90 and 30-60-90
triangles
Use trig ratios (sine, cosine, and tangent) to solve triangles
Use the triangle inequalities to judge the accuracy of
computations involving right triangles

G.G.8
G.G.9
G.G.10

Auxilliary Standards
Prove the Pythagorean Theorem
Write similarity statements for the three triangles formed by the
G.G.2
altitude drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle
Use proportions to solve for unknown lengths in the three
triangles formed by the altitude drawn to the hypotenuse of a
right triangle
Unit 4: Reasoning and Proof (Chapter 2)
POWER STANDARD: Develop mathematical arguments
about geometric relationships
Write a conditional statement, converse, and contrapositive
Analyze conditional staments (compare them, identify
counterexamples)
Write and analyze biconditional statements
Use symbolic notation to represent logical statements
Form conclusions by applying the laws of logic (Law of
Detachment and Law of Syllogism) to true statements.
Apply point, line, and plane postulates to drawings.

G.G.5

G.G.2
G.G.2
G.G.2
G.G.2
G.G.2
G.G.1

Apply the definitions of perependicular lines and a line

perpendicular to a plane to drawings
G.G.2
Justify each step in solving algebraic equations using the
Algebraic Properties of Equality
AI.P.2
Use reflexive, symmetric, and transitive properties of equality to
justify segment and angle relationships
PROOF: Write a two-column proof using the properties of
segment congruence
G.G.2
PROOF: Write two-column proofs to prove statements about
angles (using Reflexive, Symmetric, and Transitive Properties
of angle congruence, and Right Angle Congruence)

G.G.2

PROOF: Write two-column proofs to prove statements about

special angles (using Congruent Supplements Theorem,
Congruent Complements Theorem, Linear Pair Postulate, and
Vertical Angles Theorem)

G.G.2

Auxilliary Standards
CONSTRUCTION: Copy a segment using a straightedge and
compass

G.G.4

Unit 5: Perpendicular and Parallel Lines (Chapter 3)

Power Standard: Describe relationships between lines
Identify parallel and perpendicular lines graphically and
algebraically.
G.G.11
PROOF: Write a two-column proof to justify relationships about
perpendicular lines
G.G.2
PROOF: Prove theorems about parallel lines

G.G.2

Apply theorems about parallel lines to solve real-life problems

G.G.6

PROOF: Prove two lines are parallel

G.G.2

Write equations of parallel and perpendicular lines

G.G.11

Power Standard: Use properties of parallel lines to solve

problems
Identify angle pairs formed by transversals
Use properties of special angles formed by parallel lines to
solve for unknowns

G.G.6

Use properties of parallel lines to solve real-life problems

G.G.6

Auxilliary Standards
CONSTRUCTION: Construct parallel lines using a
straightedge and compass

Unit 6: Congruent Triangles (Chapter 4)

Classify triangles by their sides and angles
Determine the measure of interior and exterior angles of a
triangle
Identify congruent figures and corresponding parts
PROOF: Prove that two triangles are congruent
PROOF: Prove that triangles are congruent using SSS and
SAS Congruenct Postulates
CONSTRUCTION: Copy a triangle using a compass and a
straightedge
PROOF: Prove triangles are congruent on the coordinate
plane using a coordinate proof
PROOF: Prove two triangles are congruent using the ASA
Congruence Postulate and the AAS Congruence Theorem

G.G.6

PROOF: Apply triangle congruence postulates and theorems

to solve real-world problems
PROOF: Use congruent triangles to draw conclusions about
corresponding parts
Use properties of isosceles and equilateral triangles to solve for
unknowns
Use the Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) Theorem to identify congruent
right triangles
Strategically place figures in the coordinate plane
PROOF: Write a coordinate proof.

Unit 7: Properties of Triangles (Chapter 5)

CONSTRUCTION: Construct a perpendicular bisector using a
compass and straightedge
Use properties of perpendicular bisectors to solve for unknown
distances
CONSTRUCTION: Construct an angle bisector using a
compass and a straightedge
Use properties of angle bisectors to identify equal distances
CONSTRUCTION: Construct a circumcenter, incenter,
centroid, and orthocenter of a triangle
Use properties of the circumcenter, incenter, centroid, and
orthocenter to solve for unknown distances in a triangle
Locate the midsegment of a triangle on the coordinate plane
Explain the relationship between the size of an angle and the
relativethe
length
of the
opposite
side and Triangle Inequality
Apply
Exterior
Angle
Inequality
theorems to draw conclusions about the angles and sides of a
triangle
Use the Hinge Theorem and its converse to compare triangles

Unit 8: Quadrilaterals (Chapter 6)

Classify polygons by sides, regular vs. non-regular, convex vs.
concave
Use the sum of the measures of the interior of a polygon to
solve for unkowns
Use the properties of parallelograms to solve for unknowns
PROOF: Prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram
PROOF: Prove that a quadrilateral on the coordinate plane is a
parallelogram
Compare the characteristics of rhombuses, squares, and
rectangles
Use the properties of rhombuses, squares, and rectangles to
solve for unknowns