GEOMETRY
SYLLABUS – Ms. Anderson - 2008 - 2009
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra or
Algebra X.
Statement of
purpose: In this course,
you will develop reasoning and problem solving skills as you study topics such
as congruence and similarity, and apply properties of lines, triangles,
quadrilaterals, and circles. You will also develop skills using length,
perimeter, area, circumference, surface area, and volume to solve real-world
problems. You should expect to work diligently to succeed in the course. You
will be exposed to the use of computers and graphic calculators as tools
related to the study of the subject matter.
Equipment: All work should be completed in pencil. Students are required to bring a
scientific calculator to use in the class. Those wishing to purchase a graphic
calculator should see the teacher first.
Textbook: McDougal Littell Geometry, R. Larson, L. Boswell,
T. Kanold, and L. Stiff. McDougal Littell, 2008.
Textbook Online Site: The publisher
provides support for learning geometry and preparing for standardized tests on
its interactive web site for student use at http://www.classzone.com
Teacher
Web Site:
See DHS home page - Academics - Math or link to
http://dist428.org/dhs/depts/math/anderson
Math
Department Web Site:
See DHS home page - Academics - Math or link to
http://dist428.org/dhs/depts/math
Software: GeometerÕs Sketchpad, v. 4, Key Curriculum Press.
Student edition is available.
COURSE
OUTLINE:
First Semester will include material
represented in Chapters 1-6. The student will see
o introduction
of geometric concepts to use throughout the course, such as naming figures,
identifying congruent figures and classifying angles and polygons
o algebraic work
with measurement using Distance Formula, Midpoint Formula and perimeter and
area formulas
o role of
reasoning in geometry by contrasting inductive and deductive reasoning, using
counterexamples, conditional statements
o use of
postulates and theorems from algebra and geometry in two-column proofs,
paragraph proofs, and flow proofs
o continued use
of reasoning about parallel and perpendicular lines, angle pairs and
transversals, while proving theorems about perpendicular lines
o use of algebra
in finding slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines and writing equation and
graphs of lines
o proofs
congruence of triangles and classifying triangles
o relationships
within triangles, with Midsegment Theorem, perpendicular and angle bisectors,
medians, and altitudes
o Triangle
Inequality Theorem and indirect proof
o applications
to similar using ratio and proportion, geometric mean, and indirect measurement
Second Semester will include topics
from Chapters 7, 8, 10-12 of the text. The student will see
o properties of right triangles, including Pythagorean Theorem and
special right triangles
o trigonometric ratios and solving problems with trigonometry
o properties
of special quadrilaterals and angle measures in polygons
o classification
of quadrilaterals and properties of parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses,
squares, trapezoids, and kites
o measuring
plane figures with formulas for areas of triangles, parallelograms, rectangles,
rhombuses, and kites and solving problems with these formulas
o use
of rates to solve problems
o solving
problems using various properties of circles, with tangents, chords and secants,
arc measures, and properties of chords
o properties
of inscribed angles and inscribed polygons and other angles and segments in
circles
o method
for writing and graphing equations of circles
o application
of formulas for area and circumference of a circle, arc length and areas of
sectors
o formulas
for areas and perimeters of regular polygons and composite figures and similar
figures
o investigations
using geometric probability
o formulas
and techniques for finding surface are and volume of solids, including prisms,
cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres, as well as composite solids
o the
relationships of surface areas and volumes of similar solids
Classroom Expectations and
Management Procedures
Student
Expectations:
You are
expected to bring the textbook, scientific calculator, paper, and pencil and
pen to class each day. You will not be allowed to leave to get any of these
items. You are expected to be in your seat, ready to work when the bell sounds.
School tardy and disciplinary policies will be followed.
You must have a
scientific calculator for this course, such as a TI-30IISX. A graphic
calculator will be used periodically, which will be provided during class time.
You may check out a graphics calculator after the end of the school day and
return it before the start of school the following day. Please see me for
suggested graphics calculators if you plan on purchasing one. No scientific
calculators will be available. Please purchase your own.
You are
expected to be courteous and respectful to other students and to any teacher.
Disrespect will not be tolerated. If disciplinary action is necessary, the
student's class participation grade will be affected. In addition, in certain
situations, a discipline report will be filed with the assistant principalsÕ
office. Any behavior that disrupts the educational climate will not be
tolerated.
Attendance:
Attendance in
class is mandatory and necessary for comprehension and class participation. In
accordance with school policy, your parents should call the attendance office
to report your absence before 7:45 A.M. when school starts. You are responsible
for missed assignments, quizzes, and tests. If you are present the day before
an announced quiz or test, but absent on the day of the test, you are expected
to take the quiz or test the day you return. Please see me before school to
arrange a time to make up the quiz or test. Tests or quizzes will be made up
outside of class time, unless there is no possible time to do this. No work
will be made up for unexcused absences. Unannounced class participation quizzes
will be given periodically. There will be NO make-ups on these quizzes. You
must be in class to participate.
Types of Assessment
and Purpose of Assessment:
Two types of
assessment will happen in this class: assessment FOR learning and assessment OF
learning. Assessment FOR learning is assessment that is frequent, sometimes
informal, and done as you are learning. It is used to tell you about what you
know and what you need to learn to improve. Some examples might be oral or
daily quizzes, practice problems, homework problems, or class discussions. Many
times this assessment is not used to figure your grade, but can sometimes be
used as part of your grade. Assessment OF learning is more formal, takes place
after learning, and measures an achievement level. It is usually used to
determine your grade, and includes things such as written quizzes, homework
quizzes and chapter tests. Other assessments FOR learning happen outside the
class setting, such as ACT, PSAE, and other standardized tests.
Grading
Procedures and Homework:
Students'
grades will be reported on Skyward Family & Student Access. You can link to
this site from the teacherÕs home page. Contact the DHS main office for your
account log on and password, as well as parent account log on and password.
Students'
grades (assessment of learning) will be determined by performance on class
activities, homework quizzes, quizzes and tests. Unannounced quizzes may also
be given and will be added to the total grade -- remember, no make-ups on
unannounced quizzes. Homework is required and homework quizzes will be counted
in the grade determination. Chapter tests are generally 100 points and quizzes
range from 30-70 points. Homework quizzes will range from 5-25 points and might
be given up to three times in a chapter.
The general
guideline for letter grade determination will be 90% and above for an A, 80-89%
for a B, 70-79% for a C, and 60-69% for a D. Failure to achieve a cumulative
total of 60% will result in an F for the class. Following first quarter grades,
the grade for the second progress report and second quarter will be the
cumulative grade of both quarters. During second semester, the same applies for
third and fourth quarter grades. Semester grades will be figured with the
following weighted values: 80% for first and second quarter [or third and
fourth quarter] cumulative grade and 20% for the semester exam.
Homework
Homework will
be assigned almost everyday and may or may not be collected at the following
class meeting. Homework is required, whether it is collected or not. You are
also expected to keep homework and notes in an organized folder or binder.
All work for
this class must be done in a neat and orderly fashion, in pencil. A Geometry
assignment will usually include many diagrams. You must show diagrams and all
necessary steps in arriving at your solution. A list of answers is not
acceptable. Include your name, page number, and problem numbers assigned.
You must do the homework assignments to be eligible for extra credit problems
on tests and quizzes.
Extra Help
If you need
extra help, I will be available [on most days] before school at approximately
7:00 A.M., or 3rd hour and after school. Occasionally, I will have a
meeting or another appointment, and hence, will not be available at these
times. If you know ahead of time that you want extra help, let me know and I
can tell you if I have a conflict. Other arrangements for extra help may be
possible by appointment. Let me know immediately if you are having difficulty.
You may also get help from math teachers by signing out of study hall to the
Math Tutoring Lab, room 228A, if you cannot meet me at the above times.
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