Geometry Syllabus

Geometry – Part I Syllabus

Mrs. Linda Howse

E-mail:  lhowse@cullmancats.net

I.                   Topics to be covered in Geometry Part I

A.    Chapter 1 – points, lines, planes, linear measure and precision, distance and midpoints, angle measure, angle relationships, polygons

B.     Chapter 2 – inductive reasoning and conjecture, logic, conditional statements, deductive reasoning, postulates and paragraph proofs, algebraic proof, proving segment relationships, proving angle relationships

C.     Chapter 3 – parallel lines and transversals, angles and parallel lines, slopes of lines, equations of lines, proving lines parallel, perpendiculars and distance

D.    Chapter 4 – classifying triangles, angles of triangles, congruent triangles, proving congruence—SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, isosceles triangles, triangles and coordinate proof

E.     Chapter 5 – bisectors, medians, altitudes; inequalities and triangles; indirect proof; triangle inequality; inequalities involving two triangles

F.      Chapter 6 – proportions, similar polygons, similar triangles, parallel lines and proportional parts, parts of similar triangles, fractals and self-similarity

II.                Objectives for Geometry Part I

A.    Determine the equation of a line parallel and perpendicular to a second line through a given point.

B.     Justify theorems related to pairs of angles, including angles formed by parallel and perpendicular lines, vertical angles, adjacent angles, complementary angles, and supplementary angles.

C.     Verify the relationships among different classes of polygons by using their properties.

D.    Determine the missing lengths of sides of measures of angles in similar polygons.

E.     Determine the measure of interior and exterior angles associated with polygons.

F.      Solve real-life and mathematical problems using properties and theorems related to circles, quadrilaterals, and other geometric shapes.

G.    Deduce relationships between two triangles, including proving congruence or similarity of the triangles from given information, using the relationships to solve problems and to establish other relationships.

H.    Use inductive reasoning to make conjectures and deductive reasoning to justify conclusions.

I.       Apply distance, midpoint, slope formulas to solve problems and to confirm properties of polygons.

III.             Class Expectations 

A.    Have respect for yourself, teachers, others, and their property.  Treat others as you would like to be treated.

B.     Talk only during appropriate times.  Participate during class and do not talk while someone else is talking.

C.     The academic misconduct policy of the school will be followed in this course.

D.    The attendance policy of the school will be followed for this course.

E.     Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher.

F.      Only bottled drinks are allowed.  No food. 

G.    Pencils must be used on homework and tests.

H.    Be in the room, seated, and ready to begin when the bell rings.

I.       NO SLEEPING!

J.       Have a positive attitude.  Don’t whine, and only complain when you have  a legitimate reason. 

IV.             Assessing your Performance

A.  Grading:  Tests                        100 points each

                      Quizzes                   25-50 points each

    Homework              varies

    Notebook                50 points

    Project                     100 points

    Writing                    50 points each

1.      Homework:  Each class will begin by reviewing the homework.  Some days the homework will be turned in and four or five problems will be graded.  They will be worth two points each.  To receive two points, the problem must be worked correctly and have the correct answer.  If the problem is worked in the correct manner but a minor mistake prevented the student from getting the correct answer, one point will be awarded.  The student will not receive any homework points for a problem when necessary work is not shown.  Other days, the student may have a quiz that contains problems like the homework problems.    

2.      Tests:  A test will be given at the end of each chapter.  Vocabulary will be on the test in short answer form (fill-in-the-blank, matching, true or false.  If it is fill-in-the-blank, the word must be spelled correctly.)  The students will not be allowed to use calculators on the tests.

3.      Quizzes:  Most quizzes will be announced, but a few unannounced quizzes may also be given. 

4.      Notebook:  Each student must take notes daily.  Notes include definitions, theorems, postulates, and examples.  If a student is absent, they must borrow another student’s notebook to get the notes that were missed. 

5.      Project:  The details of the project will be given later in the trimester.

6.      Writing:  Each student will complete two writing assignments during the trimester.

B    Make-up work:  It is the student’s responsibility to make-up the work in a timely manner.  Any work not made up in the allowed time will receive a zero for the missing work.  Any tests, quizzes, or homework missed must be made up within two days upon return to school when absent for one day.  If absent for two consecutive days, the student will have three days to make-up the work.  If the student is absent for three or more days, the student will be given a customized schedule to make-up the work.  In a math class, it is important to make up work as soon as possible because skills taught in one section are then used in subsequent sections.  Any student having to make-up a test or quiz will not be given the same test as the other students.  The make-up test/quiz is usually shorter, and the student will have to give the definitions of the vocabulary words.  Make-up tests/quizzes will be given before school or after school.  (If the absence is unexcused, the student will receive a zero for missed work.)

C.  Late Work:  A student may turn in a homework assignment one day late for half credit.

D.  Tutoring:  I will be available most days by 7:00 am.  I will be available in the afternoons on a more limited basis.  If you need an afternoon session, please check a day in advance to make sure that I will be available.  The State Library of Alabama is now offering a free tutoring service on-line at no cost to the students.  The web site is www.homeworkalabama.org .  It is available between 3 pm and 12 am for high school students in grades 4-12 and through the second year of college.  The tutors do not give the students the answers but help them understand how to work the problems. 

E.  Student Files:  All tests are kept in the classroom for use in the trimester review and parent conferences.  Conferences may be scheduled through the guidance office at 734-3923.

V.                Materials

A.    pencils

B.     ruler

C.     notebook – either large wire-bound notebook or three-ring binder

D.    graph paper - no smaller than 5 quadrille (5 squares per inch)

E.     compass

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I have received and read the course syllabus for Geometry – Part I. 

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