For years, many have downloaded and enjoyed AlgebraByExample for first-year Algebra students and MathByExample for Grades 4 and 5. These ByExample resources have also been used by teachers in other grades to bolster students’ basic knowledge and skills, to offer meaningful practice, and to provide engaging extension assignments. MathByExample and AlgebraByExample together offer nearly 200 example-based assignments!

However, we heard from many high school teachers that they need assignments for geometry students using the same powerful, research-based approach. So, a SERP partnership team led by Dr. Julie Booth (Temple University) and teachers from several school districts got to work to create and revise GeometryByExample. The approach looks a bit different with geometry, but our in-classroom research results are clear. Students who complete more GeometryByExample assignments show greater success with released standardized test items that included geometry content.

When working through a GeometryByExample assignment, students study correct and incorrect worked examples and answer questions that target common errors and misconceptions. This does much more than just give students practice – it encourages students to think critically about geometry concepts and procedures.

Like the other ByExample programs, GeometryByExample is free to download as single-assignment or compiled PDFs, or may be purchased as pre-printed student workbooks and teacher answer keys.

Teachers love GeometryByExample because it is flexible, evidence-based, and promotes discussion.