GEOMETRY

Teacher:_____________________ Rm #________

Course Number : MA206 (1 Math Credit)

Prerequisite

Successful completion of Algebra B or Algebra I or Algebra II (grade C or better) or teacher recommendation.

Course Description

This course is a sequential, two semester course. It is designed for students with good algebra skills who want a strong background in geometry. Geometry is either required or preferred for entrance into most colleges and most vocational schools. Completion of two semesters of geometry is a pre-requisite for all higher math classes. The following topics are studied: measurement of segments and angles; angle relationships; perpendicular and parallel lines; congruent angles and parallel lines; triangles and properties of triangles; congruent triangles; right triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem; special right triangles; trigonometric ratios and application of trigonometry to right triangle problems; polygons and properties of quadrilaterals; circles and properties of circles; area of common polygons; arc length, circumference and area of circles; surface area and volume of common space figures. Students will also learn to prove geometric statements concerning the measurement of segments and angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, other polygons and circles. Students will be introduced to the concept of an axiomatic system and to the role of postulates, theorems, and corollaries. Students will learn to construct direct and indirect proofs.

Required Text

Geometry, Applications and Connections, Foster, Winters, Gordon, Rath, and Gell; Merrill Publishing Company, 1995

Materials Needed

The student is required to supply the following items when they come to class everyday:

*Assigned text (covered)

*3-ring binder

*Loose leaf paper

*Pencil

*Calculators (optional)

*Other (specified by the teacher)

Instructional Method

Class periods will be conducted in the following manner: attendance will be taken (refer to the attendance policy found in the student handbook), coverage of new material in lecture type, exploratory chalkboard examples, student-teacher discussions, assignment, announced/surprised quizzes, reviews, tests, exams, and group activities.

Mid-quarter and weekly progress reports will be issued to students. Parents are required to sign and have their child return the reports to their teacher. These documents will be documented for future references. Parent-teacher conferences will be held every 1st and 3rd quarters; parents are encouraged to attend.

Evaluation Method

Daily Assignments

Quizzes

Tests

Exam (qtr and/or sem)

Notebook

Projects

Standard Distribution of Grades

100%-90% A

89%-80% B

79%-70% C

69%-60% D

59%-below F

note: During end of semester grading, 2nd and 4th quarter grades are 2/3 of the final semester grade.

Course Outline

First Quarter: Chapter 1-3

Second Quarter: Chapter 4-6

Third Quarter: Chapter 7-10

Fourth Quarter: Chapter 11-13

Classroom Rules

The basic classroom rules that are to be observe in ALL math classes:

1. Follow instructions at all times.

2. Bring all needed materials at all times.

3. Make constructive remarks only.

4. Conduct subject-related activities only.

5. Observe all SSHS rules.