Geometry is really used to introduce proofs. Turns out its easier to get teenagers to understand a proof if you can actually see its results. I think that's a

Geometry is really used to introduce proofs. Turns out its easier to get teenagers to understand a proof if you can actually see its results. I think that's a pretty good foundational skill, but I admit that it isn't obvious from the students point of view why that would be or that that is what they are even learning. In Texas the Geometry class is designed to "strengthen their mathematical reasoning skills in geometric contexts. Within the course, students will begin to focus on more precise terminology, symbolic representations, and the development of proofs" [1] In Texas Trig is taught in Precalc, which makes sense if you are going to take Calc which makes sense if you are going to go on to study engineering or physics or mathematics. But neither of those classes are required in Texas. You could just as well take Algebra 1, Geometry, and AP Stats. [1] http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/ch111c.html http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/ch111c.ht...