Life of Fred: Geometry Expanded Edition
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
<p>Join Fred for a day of adventure as he falls in love, teaches opera writing, buys Heck's Kitchen, and explores geometry up to the 14th dimension!</p><p><strong>What Makes This Course Unique:</strong></p><p>Unlike traditional math courses focused on calculations, geometry emphasizes proofs and puzzle-solving. Students learn to think logically and create mathematical arguments—skills that require a more mature approach than mechanical algebra.</p><p><strong>Prerequisites:</strong></p><p>At least one year of high school algebra (Life of Fred: Beginning Algebra) is required. Ideally, students should complete both Beginning and Advanced Algebra before starting geometry, keeping algebra skills fresh and allowing for the mental maturity needed for proof-based thinking.</p><p><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Angles, Area, and Circles</li><li>Constructions and Coordinate Geometry</li><li>Polygons, Quadrilaterals, and Triangles</li><li>Proofs and Symbolic Logic</li><li>Solid Geometry and Non-Euclidean Geometry</li><li>Modern Geometry and Higher Dimensions</li></ul><p><strong>Bonus Content:</strong></p><p>Only in Life of Fred will you find Fred's song "Another Day, Another Ray," lessons on poetic meter, Latin grammar humor, and Armenian poetry references on a pirate ship!</p><p><strong>Course Details:</strong></p><ul><li>560-page hardcover textbook</li><li>13 regular chapters plus 6 bonus honors chapters</li><li>2 semesters (9-14 months to complete)</li><li>All answers included</li><li>Not consumable—work shown on separate paper</li></ul><p><strong>Teaching Tip:</strong> Have students review the table of contents and create their own schedule to complete the book in about a year, fostering responsibility for their education.</p>
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- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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