GEOMETRY 106 SYLLABUS

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Mr. Yoder                     School phone number 432-8691 ext 2322

                                                                    E-mail address [email protected]

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Geometry is the study of logical reasoning.  Points, lines, and planes are used as the building blocks of geometric figures, and as the basic models from which to reason.  Emphasis is placed on formal proofs and problem-solving involving algebra skills.  A goal of this course is to prepare students for the demands of mathematics related degrees. 

 

YEARLY COURSE SCHEDULE

            Topics to be covered in this course

1.      Discovering Points, Lines, Planes, and Angles

2.      Connecting Reasoning and Proof

3.      Using Perpendicular and Parallel Lines

4.      Identifying Congruent Triangles

5.      Applying Congruent Triangles

6.      Exploring Quadrilaterals

7.      Connecting Proportion and Similarity

8.      Applying Right Triangles and Trigonometry

9.      Analyzing Circles

10.  Exploring Polygons and Area

11.  Investigating Surface Area and Volume

12.  Continuing Coordinate Geometry

13.  Investigating Loci and Coordinate Transformations

 

GRADING UPDATES

Grades are updating as soon as possible (usually within a day) on PowerSchool.  Use it often to monitor your progress, and to verify assignment scores.

 

COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES

            These are on file in the office.

 

TEXT

Geometry Integration, Applications, Connections by Boyd, Burrill, Cummins, Kanold, Malloy, and Yunker published by Glencoe.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS

Students are expected to attend class and to be prompt.  Attendance is necessary for success.  If a student is absent from school, it is their responsibility to complete the missed work. 

·        Students missing school due to illness or field trips, should make up work as promptly as possible, but not later than the guidelines set by the district

·        Students missing class due to activities (band, sports, etc.) are responsible for all work as if they had been in class.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS

·        An orderly notebook will be kept with all notes and homework assignments completed.  Students will also keep all tests/quizzes that are returned to them, for future reference.  The method/structure of the notebook will be left up to the individual student, as long as it contains the required items and is organized in a way to find items quickly.

·        Students are responsible for bringing necessary items to class, including a scientific (not necessarily graphing) calculator.

·        Students are expected to be in their seats ready to begin when the bell rings.

·        Students can expect frequent “daily quizzes” on vocabulary terms from the previous day.  These quizzes will not focus on full comprehension, but instead on knowing the vocabulary/theorems and being prepared.

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Tests will be given at the end of each chapter.  Quizzes (announced and unannounced) will be given throughout the course.  Worksheets and homework will be randomly graded for completion/effort.  Notebooks will be evaluated for contents.  A mid-term will be given at the end of semester I and a final exam at the end of semester II.  Various projects will be assigned throughout the course.  A weekly PSSA Review will be graded.

 

GRADING SCALE AND PROCEDURES

            93% - 100%

            85% - 92%                  District Grading Policy

            77% - 84%                 Please monitor through PowerSchool

            70% - 76%

 

EXTRA HELP

Before school and after school – see me to make sure I’ll be available.  Get help before it’s not too late.  Read that phrase again; it’s not a typo.

 

MAKE-UP WORK GUIDELINES

Make up time will be equal to the number of days missed due to illness or field trips.  When a student has a prearranged absence, assignments are to be completed upon his/her return to school (district policy).  Students are expected to make up ALL missed assignments.

 

ASSIGNMENTS

A calendar with daily assignments and test dates will be given to each student.  Assignments are to be completed at assigned times unless I change the schedule.  These will be useful for you to plan ahead, and to make up work when you miss class.  They are also posted on my website for your convenience.

 

LATE ASSIGNMENTS

·        All assignments worth 10 or fewer points will be recorded as zeros if they are late.  These include daily assignments and weekly PSSA Review assignments.

·        Late assignments and projects worth more than 10 points will be -5 for the first day, -10 each additional day.