Corona High School Syllabus 2013-2014 Geometry
Instructor: / Coach Sanders / Room: / 0-9Phone: / 951-254-2014 (Google Voice) / Tutoring / By Appt.
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Text / Resources
McDougal Littell 2007
(Geometry book, tutorials, vocabulary, reviews or math Self-check practice tests at Classzone.com,
Course Description
This is a one year course to develop and practice problem-solving skills using inductive and deductive reasoning. Students are guided through all the conceptual and working levels of the process using geometry. It uses two and three-dimensional geometric shapes (points, lines, planes, triangles, polygons, circles, and solids) and examines their properties, measurements, and mutual relations in space. Geometric proofs are used as a vehicle to systematically develop these problem solving skills by relating geometric shapes. Lessons from the College Board’s “Springboard” program will promote project-based discovery.
Course Objective
Students will move on to higher-level math courses with an increased ability to apply algebra to the solution of problems involving measurement, physical relationships, and logical proof.
Course Scope and Sequence
The student is required to understand:
Unit 1 Constructions/Intro to Geometry
-Make geometric constructions
Unit 2 Basic Definitions and Rigid Motions
-Experiment with transformations in a plane
Unit 3 Coordinate Geometry
-Use coordinates to prove simple geometric theorems algebraically
Unit 4 Congruence, Proofs with Congruence, and Geometric Relationships
- Understand congruence in terms of rigid motions
-Prove geometric theorems
- Triangle Inequality Theorem
- Inscribed and circumscribed circles of a triangle
Unit 5 Similarity and Proofs with Similarity
-Understanding similarity in terms of similarity transformations
- Prove theorems involving similarity
Unit 6 Defining and Applying Trigonometry
-Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles
- Apply trigonometry to general triangles
Unit 7 2-D and 3-D Figures
-Explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems
-Visualize relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects
- Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations
Unit 8 Circles and Conics
-Understand and apply theorems about circles
-Find arc lengths and areas of sectors of circles
-Translate between the geometric description and the equation for a conic section
Goals
1. To expand the geometric and problem solving skills
2. To engage all students in an interdisciplinary, competitive, integrating, learning environment.
3. To integrate the mathematic concepts and real-life applications in project based-learning while bridging to higher level math strategies
4. Read with understanding and fluency (This will include word analysis and vocabulary).
5. Write to communicate for a variety of reasons.
6. Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), patterns, ratios, and proportions.
7. Estimate, make and use measurement of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
8. Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems, and predict results.
9. Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes, and space.
10. Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods, predict results, and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.
Required Materials
Ø Loose Paper, notebook/binder
Ø A protractor, compass, and ruler kit
Ø Graphing paper
Ø Colored pencils
Course Requirements
1. Attend class daily and on time.
2. Bring necessary learning supplies daily.
3. Bring a form from the attendance office for all excused absences.
4. Turn in all assignments and projects on time.
5. Study for and complete all tests and quizzes.
6. Participate in class by paying attention and contributing to discussions.
7. Seek outside assistance as needed.
8. Wear appropriate clothing at all times.
9. Follow Student Code of Conduct.
10. Have fun
Attendance:
Students are required to attend class daily and on time.
Poor attendance has a negative impact on student achievement.
Makeup Work
In cases of absences, you will be held accountable for all missed work. If the absence is one day, all work must be turned in upon return. If a student knows that she or he will be absent on the day of a quiz, test, or project due date, the student should arrange to turn in the project or take the test/quiz prior to the absence or on the day of her or his return. .
Grading Scale
Letter Grade / Percent Range (%)A / 90-100
B / 80-89
C / 70-79
D / 64-69
F / 0-63
Evaluation Policy (Grade weighting)
Classwork / 25%Quiz / 15%
*Test / 15%
Mid-term/Semester Finals / 15%
Projects/Special Assignments / 15%
Homework / 10%
Binder/Notebooks / 5%
*Test Corrections –
ASSIGNMENTS/GRADING POLICIES:
1. Tests/Quizzes: Will be given almost every week and will be based on information from the text, Springboard, notes, examples, and classwork/homework.
2. Daily class work and/or homework: Must be completed and turned in with all work shown.
3. Alternate Assessments: Will require research and access to library and internet as well as completion of Springboard investigations.
4. Midterm/Final Exam: Cumulative midterm and semester final.
5. Credit: All work must be shown in order to receive full credit.
6. Extra Credit: Students may complete one test correction per quarter. Each test has two (2) and quizzes have one (1) extra credit questions
Please sign and return this portion to Coach Sanders _ by Friday, August 9, 2013.
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