Maywood Academy High School

GeometryAB

Syllabus for School Year 2016-2017

MRS. VAN

Teacher Mrs. Van Phone School 323-838-6000

Class 204D

Text Geometry (Springboard Geometry)

By: College Board

Description

In this course, students are encouraged to explore geometrical ideas and investigations designed to set the stage for discovery of key geometrical relationships. Throughout the activities, students will be able to visualize, identify, and create geometric figures. Students will also be able to classify geometric figures such as sorting, compare and contrast figures, and describe inclusion relationships for figures. The course will also explain how figures and parts of figures are related and also interpret the meaning of a geometric situation. The course will include four units that include the following ideas.

  1. Logical Reasoning, Geometric Sense and Proofs
  2. Recognizing Relationships among Polygons
  3. Deriving Formulas Involving Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry and Circles
  4. Studying Geometric Measures.

UnitsGeometry AB covers the essential Common Core State Standard in four units:

(see attachments for details of Common Core Standards)

·Unit 1: Congruence, proof, and Constructions

·Unit 2: Similarity, right triangles ,and Trigonometry

·Unit 3: Geometric properties with equations ,circles

·Unit 4: Statistics and probability

Expectations

Students are expected to:

Be Ready – with book, graphing notebook, mechanical pencil and other required materials; be ready to learn by actively participating in class when the bell rings.

Respect – themselves and their classmates, teachers, administrators, and school properties

Be Responsible – complete assignments and return homework; this includes NO CHEATING and keeping the classroom clean

Follow All Academy and School Rules

Requirements

Textbook with cover

SpiralNotebook and paper

Mechanical Pencil and or pencils

Straightedge/ Geometry kit

Folder

Calculator for Trigonometry

Grading Structure

Task / POINTS System
Homework–will be assigned nearly every class period. You must fully attempt to solve all problems to receive full credit. It is due on Friday at beginning of class. / 10%
Tests– will be given as announced. They will cover concepts discussed in class and the homework from the first day of class to the day of the test. Tests are NOT multiple choice but instead they must be written out.
Quizzes– will be given as announced and will cover material discussed the week preceding the quizAverage one per week. / 20%
10%
Notebook/Projects– If projects are assigned, then grading rubrics for these will be provided, and these projects will then be 30% of the student’s total grade.
PROJECTS: will involve individual writing/justifications. / 30%
Cumulative tests for each unit. Or CCSS tasks used as option to tests. / 30%
Total / 100%
Extra Credits – To be announced.
( Cannot replace assignments)
Late Exams / Quizzes– It is the student’s responsibility to arrange a time to take make-up quizzes and exams when exams were missed due to absences.
Tutoring– / After school

Grade Scale:

A 90% and above

B 80 – 89%

C 60 – 79%

D 59% -50%

F Below 50%

Parent Involvement:

Parents must understand that students will have Math Homework after every class period. It should take students 30 minutes to an hour to complete the homework. Please encourage the student to do their homework, quiz, and exams preparations. Students will also need you to sign their exams for full credit. If you have any concerns, fell free to contact me at the number in the first page.

Mrs. Van

Maywood Academy High School

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Acknowledgement of Course Expectations

GEOMETRY AB

“I have read and fully understood the above-mentioned course requirements and it is my responsibility to comply with the requirements”

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Student’s Name (last, first) Student’s Signature

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Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature

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Home Phone Work/Cell Phone

Date Signed:______