Syllabus Geometry

Contact JoAnn Morgan:

Please feel free to contact Mrs. Morgan if anything is needed. Contact may be made by email or by phone. Email will be answered and phone calls will be returned within 24 hours. Conferences will be made by appointment at request of parent, guidance, administrator or teacher.

Email: jomorgan@greenville.k12.sc.us

Phone: 355-6396

Schedule:

1st period 8:45 - 9:35 Geometry CP

2nd period 9:40 - 10:30 Planning

3rd period 10:35 - 11:25 Geometry CP

4th period 11:30 - 1:00 Algebra 1 Honors

5th period 1:05 - 1:55 Algebra 1 Honors

6th period 2:00 - 2:50 Planning

7th period 2:55 - 3:45 Algebra 1 Honors

Course Description:

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the standards for Algebra I. This course utilizes mathematical proofs in the development of two and three-dimensional geometric concepts and properties for students preparing for academic or technical college experiences and others desiring a formal background in mathematics. The course, among other things, includes the deductive axiomatic method of proof to justify theorems, to identify logical errors in faulty proofs and to tell whether conclusions are valid. Methods of justification will include paragraph proofs, flow charts, two-column proofs, indirect proofs, coordinate, and include angle measurements and relationships, line relationships, properties of polygons and solids, similarity and congruency, Pythagorean theorem relationship, circles and constructions.

Course Content Standards: (refer to the Geometry section)

Required Text:

Glencoe Geometry

Online Textbook and Resources:

Students can access the book on line:

website = connected.mcgraw-hill.com

user id = STUDENTA846

password = stude575

Materials Needed

1. 3-ring binder and loose-leaf paper

2. Pencils (If you use a mechanical pencil, you must have extra lead.)

3.Textbook

*We will use a compass, protractor, ruler, and graph paper throughout the course, but these will be available for classroom use.

Tentative Course Outline:

  • Chapter 1 – Tools of Geometry ~12 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 6.1, 6.2; CC Stds: G.CO.1, G.MG.1)
    • Identify and model points, lines, and planes
    • Identify intersecting lines and planes
    • Use the distance and midpoint formulas
    • Solve problems using segment and angle congruences
  • Constructions/Measuring Unit ~8 days (SC Stds: G-2.4, 2.5; CC Stds: G.CO.12)
    • Using ancient Geometric constructions perform segment midpoints, angle bisector, perpendicular and parallel lines with point on and not on the line
    • Use a ruler and protractor
  • Chapter 2 - Reasoning and Proof ~15 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1; CC Stds: G.MG.3, G.CO.9)
    • Use inductive reasoning to formulate and test conjectures
    • Write the converse, inverse, and contrapositive of a conditional statement
    • Use deductive reasoning to formulate and test conjectures
    • Complete algebraic and geometric proofs
  • Chapter 3 - Perpendicular and Parallel Lines ~10 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.2; CC Stds: G.CO.1 & 9 & 12, G.GPE.5, G.MG.3)
    • Identify and name the angles formed by lines cut by a transversal
    • Use the angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal to solve problems
    • Determine whether a line on the coordinate plane is parallel or perpendicular to a given line
    • Prove lines are parallel or perpendicular based on given angle relationships
    • Determine the distance between two parallel lines and a point and a line
  • Chapter 4 - Congruent Triangles ~12 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6; CC Stds: G.CO.6 & 7 & 10 & 12, G.SRT.5, G.GPE.4)
    • Classify triangles by their parts
    • Apply the Angle Sum Theorem and the Exterior Angle Theorem
    • Use CPCTC, SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS to prove triangle congruence
    • Use properties of isosceles and equilateral triangles
  • Chapter 5 – Relationships in Triangles ~13 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9; CC Stds: G.CO.10 & 12, G.MG.3)
    • Identify and use special segments in triangles
    • Prove right triangles are congruent
    • Apply relationships between the sides and angles in a triangle
  • Chapter 6 - Quadrilaterals ~10 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6; CC Stds: G.MG.1 & 3, G.CO.11 & 12, G.GPE.4)
    • Recognize and define parallelograms, rhombi, rectangles, squares, and trapezoids
    • Use the properties of parallelograms, rhombi, rectangles, squares, and trapezoids to solve problems
  • Chapter 7 - Proportions and Similarity ~12 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.6, 3.8, 3.9, 4.6; CC Stds: G.MG.3, G.SRT.2 & 4 & 5, G.GPE.5)
    • Use ratios and proportions to solve problems
    • Identify and use similar figures to solve problems
  • Chapter 8 - Right Triangles and Trigonometry ~14 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12; CC Stds: G.SRT.4-11, G.CO.10, G.GPE.6)
    • Use the geometric mean to solve problems
    • Use the Pythagorean theorem and its converse to solve problems
    • Use the properties of special right triangles to solve problems
    • Identify and use trigonometric ratios to solve problems
  • Chapter 9 – Transformations and Symmetry ~14 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 6.3, 6.4; CC Stds: G.CO.2 – 5 & 8 & 12, G.GMD.4, G.SRT.1 & 3)
    • Determine line and rotational symmetry
    • Identify and draw reflections, translations, rotations, and dilations in the coordinate plane
    • Create a tessellation tile using reflections, translations, and rotations
  • Chapter 10 - Circles ~12 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7; CC Stds: G.CO.1 & 12 & 13, G.C.1 - 5, G.MG.3, G.GPE.1 & 2 & 6)
    • Find the degree and linear measure of arcs
    • Find the measures of angles in circles
    • Use properties of chords, tangents, and secants to solve problems
    • Write and graph equations of circles
  • Chapter 11 – Areas of Polygons and Circles ~13 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.7, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2; CC Stds: G.GPE.6, G.MG.1 - 3, G.C.5, G.GMD.1)
    • Identify and classify polygons
    • Find the measures of interior and exterior angles in polygons
    • Find areas of polygons and circles
    • Solve problems using geometric probability
  • Chapter 12 - Extending Surface Area and Volume ~13 days (SC Stds: G-1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 7.1, 7.3, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6; CC Stds: G.GMD.1 & 3 & 4, G.MG.1 & 3)
    • Describe and draw cross sections and other slices of three-dimensional figures
    • Find lateral areas, surface areas, and volumes of prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, and spheres

Assessment/Calculation of Grades:

Student progress is cumulatively assessed each nine weeks in the following areas:

Major Assessments: Tests and Projects 60%

Minor Assessments: Homework and Classwork,

Quizzes and Warm ups 40%

Grade scale and Breakdown:

Each nine-week period over the semester. A student’s progress is reported as a grade based on the South Carolina grade reporting system:

90 to 100% = A; 80 to 89% = B; 70 to 79% = C; 60 to 69% = D; 0 to 50-59% = partial grade point credit;

below 59 = no GPR credit

Final Grade Breakdown:

1st Semester = 50% (1st Qtr = 20%, 2nd Qtr = 20%, Mid-term Exam = 10%

2nd Semester = 50% (3rd Qtr = 20%, 4th Qtr = 20%, Final Exam = 10%)

Major Assessments:

At least three major assessments will be given each nine weeks. Tests will be announced at least three days in advance and review will be done in class before each assessment.

Quizzes:

Quizzes will be given frequently. There will be at least one quiz in each unit. Quizzes will usually be announced one to two days in advance. There may be “pop” quizzes without advanced notice.

Homework:

Daily assignments will be given and checked at the beginning of the next class. Students are expected to show page and problem numbers listed at the top and all necessary work to receive credit. Homework grades will be based on completion. The grades will be 100, 75, 50, 25, or 0. Late homework will not be accepted unless absent.

Warm ups:

Warm up assignments are given at the beginning of most classes. Each day's warm up must include the name of the warm up, the date, all questions unless specifically excluded, and all answers to receive credit. They are worth 20 points per day and will be collected each Friday. If you are absent, you are excused for that day's warm up,

Late Work:

Late work will not be accepted. Assignments must be turned in on the due date. If a student is absent the day an assignment is due, the student will be expected to turn in the assignment when he/she returns to school.

Make-Up Policy:

Any missed work must be made up within 5 school days. Students can receive full credit for missed assignments due to absence. If a test has been announced prior to the student’s absence, the student should be prepared to take the test on the first day he/she returns. All missed tests and quizzes are to be made up before school or after school. It is the responsibility of the student, not the teacher, to make necessary arrangements for make-up work.

Test Re-Take Policy:

Each student will have the opportunity to complete a test re-take for one chapter test per quarter, not to include a semester or final exam. The test re-take will be averaged with the original score to calculate the final grade. Tests will be kept by the teacher and only viewed or discussed within the classroom.

You must decide if you will complete a test re-take and attend at least one tutoring session prior to the Re-take Day. Re-takes for each chapter test will happen on the same day.

Tutoring:

Tutoring will be available Tuesday for Algebra and Thursday for Geometry after school. Upon request, arrangements can be made for tutoring in the morning starting at 8:00. See Mrs. Morgan for a pass.

Classroom Procedures:

Start of class:

When you enter the room, please take your assigned seat as quickly as possible and begin to work on the warm up or task described on the board. Get your calculator or other materials if needed, before you are seated for class. Assignments are checked while you work on the warm up, so you need to be sure you and your assignment are ready for me to come by within the first few minutes. All backpacks and purses need to be placed on the floor.

Calculators:

You should expect to use a calculator every day, so I expect you to have a calculator at your desk at the start of class. If you have your own calculator, it is expected you bring it and use it daily to become comfortable with the necessary key strokes. Many smart phone calculators have all the functions we need, but I will not allow you to use your cell phone during class. If you do not have your own calculator, I have some available for use during class. You will be assigned a calculator number for your use. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD ALL STUDENTS AT THE END OF CLASS TO ENSURE ALL CALCULATORS ARE RETURNED!

During Class:

Please be seated at all times in your assigned seat, unless otherwise instructed, to minimize classroom disruptions and distractions. If you need to get a tissue or sharpen your pencil, feel free to complete the task discreetly or wait until an appropriate time.

End of class:

You will work on assigned tasks until the last 2 minutes of class when you may then pack up and put away materials. At that time you may use your phone to take a picture of the homework assignment. If you have borrowed a calculator or other materials, they need to be returned before everyone leaves. Students will not be allowed to line up at the door at the end of class; students must remain seated in the desk area! I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD STUDENTS IF PROCEDURES ARE NOT FOLLOWED OR TO ENSURE ALL CALCULATORS ARE RETURNED.

Classroom Expectations:

  1. Come to class prepared. (Notebook, paper, pencil, book, and homework)
  2. Be seated and working when the tardy bell rings.
  3. Be respectful of yourself and others.
  4. Refrain from eating, drinking, and chewing gum in the classroom. (Clear bottled water is acceptable)
  5. Do your best and ask for help if needed.
  6. All J L Mann policies are to be followed.

Electronic Devices:

Electronic devices should not be used or seen during class unless specifically permitted on a per day basis. No device should be charged in the classroom. Students are permitted to take pictures of homework assignments, pages of their books, or problems on the Promethean Board at the end of class.

Consequences:

1st offense Verbal Warning

2nd offense Parent Contact

3rd and subsequent offenses Teacher Detention (3:50 - 4:40 on assigned day)

Any major disruptions or repeat violations will result in office referrals and/or removal from class.

Student Records:

Student grades will be updated several times a week. If a parent wants to monitor a student’s grades the parents can get access to the districts Parent Portal. There are directions on the J L Mann home page for accessing the Portal.

Attendance/Tardy Policy:

To receive credit, students may not miss more than 10 days in this class. Refer to the Parent-Student Handbook for more details. The following is the tardy policy for J L Mann High School:


Administration will handle any tardies. If a student drives to school, driving privileges may be suspended for tardiness to school.

Tardy 1-5 = Warning

Tardy 6-10 = Detention

Tardy 10 + = Administration discretion


Tardies will be cumulative for the school year.

Donations:

Any supplies donated to the classroom would be greatly appreciated.

Classroom supplies needed include:

1. Tissues

2. AAA batteries

3. Pencils

4. Loose leaf paper

5. Dry erase markers

6. Graph paper