Plane Geometry

Philosophy:

I believe that every student can succeed with consistent work habits and the cooperative efforts of classmates and teachers. A variety of learning methods, with organization and perseverance lead to an understanding of the subject and the ability to solve problems and self educate in the future. Succedd is a reward determined by the student. Projects give meaning to the larning process. Quizzes and tests are tools for learning. Math is fun! My hole is that every student not only understands Math but also enjoys the process.

Semester 1

Semester 2

FIRST QUARTER

Chapter 1:

· Intro to Geometry

· Two Column proof

· Probability

· Geometry in Nature

· Career Profile – Trial Lawyer used Deductive Reasoning

Chapter 2:

· Perpendicular Lines

· Complementary and Supplementary Angles

· Add, Subt., Mult., and Div. – Angles and Segments

· Transitive and Substitution properties – angles and segments

· Vertical angles

· Career Profile – Bees and Geometry

Chapter 3:

· Proving triangles congruent

· Using congruent triangles to prove congruent parts

· Types of triangles

· Theorems for isosceles triangles

· Congruent triangles used to produce taller and stronger buildings

· Career Profile – Patterns used to decide the past

SECOND QUARTER

Chapter 4:

· Perpendicularity

· Perpendicular bisectors

· Equidistance

· Career Profile – Plotting the structure of a molecule using Geometry

· Computer Use: “Green Globs” Changing slope and intercepts on linear equations

Chapter 5:

· Parallel lines

· Pairs of angles (alt. Int. and ext. some-side int. and ext. corres.)

· Special types of quadrilaterals

· Historical snapshot - Inductive Reasoning used in maps

· Career Profile – Navigation using a sextant

Chapter 6:

· Lines and Planes in Space

· Historical Snapshot - Probability and Pi

· Career Profile – Geometry in architecture

· Computer Use – “Geometer’s Sketchpad” – Create 3 dimensional figures

Chapter 7:

· Polygons

· Sum of measures

· Total number of diagonals

· Regular Polygons

· Career Profiles – Angle measure and diamonds

THIRD QUARTER

Chapter 8:

· Similar polygons

· Proofs similar polygons

· Ratio and proportion

· Geometry of coasting upside down

Chapter 9:

· Pythagorean Theorem

· Mean Proportional

· Right triangle families

· Special right triangles

· Career Profile - Using lasers to measure distances

Chapter 10:

· Circles

· Arcs

· Chords, secants, and tangents

· Angles of circles

· Career Profile – Orbits of planets and asteroids

FOURTH QUARTER

Chapter 11:

· Area

· Ratios of areas

· Hero’s and Brahmagupta’s formulas

· Crystal patterns in molecules

Chapter 12:

· Surface area

· Volume

· Career Profiles – Packaging Engineer

· Historical Snapshot – The shape of the universe

Chapter 13:

· Coordinate Geometry

· Slope

· Writing linear equations

· Systems of equations

· Graphing inequalities

· Equations of circles

· Career Profile – Ultrasound and the 3-D coordinate plane

· (There generally is not enough time to cover this entire chapter.)

Student Expectations:

Respect- Students must respect others. Students must care for our classroom enviroment. At the end of each class period, students will pick up any mess left on the floor. Food is not allowed in calss. This includes candy, breath mints, and gum

Cooperation- Students must enhance the education of others. The teacher will use a raised, open hand to indicate that students have ten seconds to be quiet and to devote their attention to the instructer.

Organisation- Students must have materials and be in their seats, ready to begin, when the final bell rings. Students are required to write all daily assignments and activites down in their agenda book. Teachers on a regular basis will check agenda books. Each student must also keep and maintain a notebook for class. Notebooks will be graded at least once per marking period.

Student Accountability- Late work will not be accepted under ordinary circumstances. Students should consult with the teacker if there are special circumstances. Cheating will result in a 0% grade on the assignment and parents will be notified.

Extra Help:

Help is available during daily work time and in study groups. NHS students also provide extra help in the library after school. (Contact the school office.) I will provide help after school. Students must sign up for extra help after school so I can have the apporpriate materials ready.

Disipline Procedure:

First Time: Warning

Second Time: 1/2 Hour detention with teacher

Third Time: 1/2 Hour detention with teacher, and parent contact

Fourth Time: Administrative recommendation

Note: Visitors to our classroom must be treated with respect. Students will assist them in any way possible. A lack of cooperation will result in a minimum of 1 hour of detention.

Attendance

For every day absent, if excused, you will be allowed TWO days to make up work.
It is your responsibility to get your make-up work from the teacher and to turn it in on time.
No late work is accepted.
Unexcused absences will be counted as 12s in the daily homework check. If allowed to accumulate, they will lower your marking period grade.
If your unexcused absense occurs on a test or quiz day, you are NOT allowed to do a makeup

Tardy: You are to in the room and seated when the bell rings, if not it's a tardy.

Detention: Detention is made up before or after school on the day it is given or the following day.

Textbooks: Each student will turn in a textbook survey form indication any irregularities in their textbook. Students should take good care of their textbook or they will be fined for lost or damaged books, broken bindings, or writing in books.

Grades:

Homework	15%
Daily Quizzes	10%
Weekly Quizzes	20%
Tests	45%
Project Work	10%

5 Point System

+5 Complete

+3 Notes, examples, HW 3/4

+3 Homework 100%, notes/examples 1/2

+1 Homework 1/2, notes or examples 0%

+0 Notes/examples 1/2, Homework 0%

-2 Assignment not attempted

Revised on: 08/31/2004 at 11:40:04

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