Blair Magnet Geometry Course Syllabus 2008-2009

Course Description

Geometry is the study of the measurements, properties and relationships of points, lines and planes in two and three dimensions.    The course will begin with an introduction of transformation and basic construction.   Students will be given the opportunity to explore the special properties of parallel lines, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles.  Furthermore, students will investigate the various proofs of the Pythagorean theorem and learn the application of topics such as the area and volume of solids, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry.   Through practical applications, group investigation and individual exploration, the course aims to expand student mathematical knowledge and reinforce problem-solving skills.

 

Prerequisite:  “C” or better in Algebra I and teacher’s recommendation.

 

Textbook:  Burger, Edward (2008).  Geometry.  San Diego, CA: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.

 

Topics Covered in Course

First Semester ·         Foundations For Geometry ·         Geometric Reasoning Perpendicular and Parallel Lines Congruent Triangles Properties of Triangles Polygons and Quadrilaterals

Second Semester Similarity Right Triangles and Trigonometry Perimeter, Circumference and Area Special Reasoning Circles Transformational Geometry

Grading Policy

                                                    Homework - - - - - - - - - - 20%

Classwork (Notes, Do Now and Pop Quizzes) - - - - - - - - - 20%

                                                           Quizzes- - - - - -- - - - 30%

                                           Tests and Projects- - - - - - - - - -30%

 

The grading scale for this math class will be as follow:

95-100%   A	88-89%   B+	76-79%   C+	64-58%   D
90-94 %    A-	85-87 %  B	70-75 %  C	0-57 %    F
	80-84 %  B-	65-69%   C-

Materials

Students need to bring the following materials to class everyday.

1.      One spiral notebook (about 200 pages).

2.      Papers, eraser, ruler and pencils

3.      Textbook

 

Homework Assignments

Homework is assigned daily and is due the next day.  All homework assignments should stay in one binder for easy excess.   Students are responsible to make the necessary correction in class.  Homework quizzes or pop quizzes will be given periodically to encourage students to complete and correct their homework.

Classwork

 

Notes:  Students are expected to take Cornel notes during the lesson.  Students are recommended to use a spiral notebook or a binder to organize their notes.  Notes are collected and graded every quarter (about every five weeks).

Do Now: Do Now are warm-up questions given at the very beginning of class.  They should take about 5 minutes to complete.   Do Now cannot be made up for those who are absent or tardy.

Pop Quizzes: Pop quizzes are given periodically and they are based on the previous day’s lesson.  They are given at the first five minutes of class.  Students who are tardy or absent will not be able to make up the pop quiz.

Do The Math:  All the assignments from Do The Math should be kept in one folder and they will be collected periodically. 

 

Attendance and Tardy Policy

When a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to make up all the missing assignments.   Detention will be assigned for habitual tardiness.   Students who are tardy for three or more times will be given a “U” as a citizenship grade.  Student’s academic grade can also be affected since Do Now and pop quizzes cannot be made up. 

 

Make-up Quizzes and Tests

If students were absent on the day of a test or a quiz, they have to make them up within a week.  No credits will be given after a week.  The specific time and place for the make-up will be announced in class. 

 

Classroom Rules: 

In order to promote a safe and nurturing environment for learning, there are certain rules that all students must abide to in the classroom.  The following are my classroom rules:

 

Rules

1.      Follow directions.

2.      Keep hands, feet and objects to self.

3.      Use appropriate school language; no put-downs, teasing, etc.

4.       Come to class on time and be in assigned seat when the bell rings.

 

Corrective Action: If a student chooses to break a rule, the following steps will be taken, in the order they appear:

 First time a student breaks a rule: Verbal reminder.

2^nd : Change seat (for one day).

3^rd : Lunch or after school detention.

4^th : Contact home.

5^th : Referral to dean’s office.

SEVERE disruption: Immediate referral to dean’s office.

 

Your child has been thoroughly informed of this plan.  Please review it, sign it and have your child return it to me.  I also welcome your comments or questions about the plan.

Please feel free to contact me at Blair High School at (626) 441-2201, ext. 156, during my conference period or email me at [email protected] if you have questions.  

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Ms. Kieu A Voong

Mathematics Teacher

I have read and understand the classroom discipline plan and the course syllabus.

 

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