Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Cerebellum Corp
• DVD Release Date: April 10, 2000
• Run Time: 74 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1581983093
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,679 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Proofs and theorems and all those angles aren't exactly material for entertainment, but the Standard Deviants are, as ever, undaunted as they happily tackle "The Many Sided World of Geometry." The approach of taking serious academic subjects and presenting them in a lighthearted but purposely memorable manner is employed here with such diversions as a cartoon rendition of the great pioneer of geometry, Euclid, and animations showing the differences between inductive and deductive reasoning. The energetic young performers aren't afraid to ham it up, such as a young man who introduces the section on triangles by wearing a horrendous plaid sport jacket and playing the part of a used-car salesman on a late-night infomercial. Despite the sometimes raucous proceedings, and encouragements like a young woman who notes that geometry is "really kind of cool, it doesn't involve equations like algebra," serious math is presented, and the entire presentation has been assembled by a panel of college professors. The main sections, on geometry basics, angles, and triangles, are each filled with lessons that are followed by reviews and quizzes, which a student can take or skip over. The DVD also contains what are essentially flashcards with essential material, and a final exam concludes what amounts to a valiant attempt to make geometry entertaining and therefore memorable. --Robert J. McNamara

Product Description

Welcome to the world of the Standard Deviants, a place where education is anything but standard. Our unique approach to education helps you learn in a way that is different from anything you've ever experienced. The Standard Deviants DVD combines award-winning educational content with cutting-edge technology. With enhanced flexibility and interactive tests and quizzes, the Standard Deviants DVD gives you immediate feedback while providing you with the ability to design your own program and learn at your own pace.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Compliment to Geometry Study, November 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Standard Deviants: Geometry, part I [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This goes over basic geometry principles in an entertaining way. It also explains it on a low level that is easy to understand. It could be used in a classroom or for home tutoring purposes. I bought it to review for a basic skills certification test for public school teachers. It helped me to remember a lot of the things that I had forgotten from high school geometry. It would be a good compliment for high school students also if they are having difficulty with this sometimes tedious subject.

5.0 out of 5 stars My children LOVE this! Also helped me., January 27, 2012

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This review is from: The Standard Deviants - Learn Geometry (DVD)

My daughter used this video to help her with a classes. It was just the trick she needed. The videos are interactive, upbeat, funny, corny and serious. They break concepts down in a fun way. As a teacher, I recommend Standard Deviants to parents. My college freshman also found these videos helpful for reviewing.