Geometry Course Syllabus
Instructional Area: Mathematics
Instructor: Mrs. Renee Watkins
Credit: 1
Units of Study:
Chapter 1 Tools of Geometry
Chapter 2 Reasoning and Proof
Chapter 3 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles
Chapter 5 Relationships Within Triangles
Chapter 6 Polygons and Quadrilaterals
Chapter 7 Similarity
Chapter 8 Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Chapter 9 Transformations
Chapter 10 Area
Chapter 11 Surface Area and Volume
Chapter 12 Circles
Approximately 2-3 weeks will be spent per unit. There will be a comprehensive midterm and final.
Emphasis will be placed on learning, understanding, and retaining the material. Throughout the semester, formative assessments along with summative chapter quizzes and tests will be given. If students do not do well, they will be asked to go back and get extra help. Students need to ask questions often and do homework so that they do not get behind. There are lots of resources within the text that should be utilized such as example problems and definitions within each section as well as selected homework answers, a reference of symbols, postulates, theorems, properties and a visual glossary in the back of the text . Online resources will also be available at PowerGeometry.com. Students will be able to access their text, video tutorials, workbook, and other resources with a username and password that we will assign.
Grading:
Grades will be weighted as follows:
Assessments (Tests/quizzes) 75%
Homework, Activities, Classwork 25%
Grading Scale:
90-100A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D Below 60 F
Supplies
Calculator (TI-83/84 or TI-Nspire graphing calculator or scientific calculator with sin, cos, and tan)
3 Ring Binder
Pencil
Graph Paper / Paper
Colored Pencils (optional)
Protractor (optional)
Earphones (if you have them)
Classroom Expectations
Watkins 2010-2011
South Warren High School
While in class, you will be expected to follow four main rules: Be respectful, be on time, be prepared, and be honest.
Be Respectful
· Listen when someone is speaking.
· Use appropriate language at all times.
· Participate in class by asking questions, taking notes, working examples, doing guided practice, and staying on task during activities and groupwork.
· NO PURSES OR BAGS ON TOP OF DESK OR IN LAP DURING CLASS. You will be asked to hand in a cell phone if the contents of your purse or the pocket of your sweatshirt seems to be extremely interesting to you.
Be On Time
· You will be counted tardy if you are not completely in the classroom before the bell starts ringing.
· Stay in your seat until the bell rings to dismiss.
· Get out books, materials, homework, etc. immediately when the bell rings to begin class.
Be Prepared
· Bring all supplies to class every day: pencil, paper, notebook, book, TI-83/84 calculator.
· Turn in daily homework when asked.
· Turn in notebooks on test day when asked.
· Stay caught up on class work and homework. Please, please ask questions during class or come before/after school.
· Utilize my website for missed notes and/or assignments and watch for emails.
· Tests and quizzes should be taken on the day scheduled.
· If you must leave the classroom for an emergency, get permission to fill out the class hall pass and have me to initial it.
Be Honest
· Do your own work. A grade of zero will automatically be given to both parties involved in cheating.
· Do not talk during assessments until everyone has finished. Any talking will be assumed as cheating.
· Do not share calculators for assessments. Sharing calculators will be considered cheating.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at