Geometry 1 Student Information

Goals:

-     Learn the fundamentals of plane geometry.

Expectations:

-     Some of the course material may be familiar. However, this class will be a much more rigorous treatment of geometry than you have experienced before. Make sure that you learn and understand all course vocabulary. A significant part of geometry is the use of both inductive and deductive reasoning. Make sure that you understand and practice the proofs that are part of your assignments.

-     You must have a geometry set with you for every class. If you do not, you will be considered unprepared (1percent off your final grade each time)

-     When you are asked to draw or sketch a figure, you MUST use your geometry set. Freehand is unacceptable.

-     You must show your work with your assignments. A list of answers (without showing work) is unacceptable.

Grading:

-     Homework - about 15%

-     Quizzes - about 20%

-     Tests - about 40%

-     Trimester final - about 25%

Supplies:

-     Notebook (spiral OK) for class notes. This book should be used only for your geometry notes. Quad-ruled is best because your notes will include diagrams and graphs.

-     Geometry set: compass, protractor, ruler

-     Pencil, pen, paper.

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