Auburn Mountainview High School, 2013 - 2014

Geometry

Instructor: Daniel Mickelson Room 314 (6th Period - Room 410) [email protected]

Textbook: Geometry, by Glencoe Mathematics

Supplies: A Graphing Calculator (Recommended) or a Scientific Calculator A Spiral-Bound Notebook A Compass and Protractor Notecards Graph Paper

Course Overview: Geometry is a unique blend of the properties of angles, lines, triangles, and polygons, and applying algebra with those properties. In this class you will learn the properties of angles, parallel lines, triangles, and polygons, how to use those properties in creating proofs, and to apply algebra in order to solve a variety of “real world” problems.

Course Objectives: The successful student will demonstrate:

1. Understanding of the concepts of angles, parallel lines, and proofs.

2. Understanding of triangles with regard to proofs, similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, special right triangles, and trigonometry.

3. Understanding of polygons, transformations on the coordinate plane, and the properties of circles.

4. Mastery of the concepts of area, surface area, and volume.

The achievement of these goals will be measured by quizzes and exams. Class time and Homework: Each day students will receive instruction in a way that is appropriately challenging, and they will be given both class work and homework in order to solidify their learning. Practice time is essential for a high level of understanding and retaining the information which is why homework will be given on a daily basis. Homework, which accounts for 10% of each student’s grade, is highly encouraged and expected as it will have an impact on your student’s learning and success in the course. You will be notified if your student becomes inconsistent in turning in their homework by failing to turn in 3 assignments, and time will be allocated for them to finish their assignments after school.

Quizzes: There will be given 1-2 quizzes throughout each chapter in order for students to be given opportunities to demonstrate their learning progress.

Exams: There will be 10 unit tests this year in geometry in addition to a mid-term exam and a final exam.

End of Course Exam (EOC): The state of Washington has required that all students who take geometry complete the EOC in June. There will be time for review prior to the EOC. The EOC is only offered on ONE day, so be sure to attend on that day as no make ups will be administered per the state-given instructions. The EOC will determine if your student receives high school credit for their work in geometry this year. Passing causes the grade to be placed on the student’s high school transcript; Failing to pass causes the grade to be ‘on hold’ of being placed on the student’s transcript until a geometry EOC is passed. Opportunities will be given in January and June of their following year of high school. Failing to pass does not inhibit a student from advancing to the next math course, Advanced Algebra, but the test is helpful in determining if a student is adequately equipped to move on.

Grading: Students will be graded according to the following.

Daily Work 10%

Assessment 90% Sources of help: Please talk with me about any questions or concerns you may have about the course. If you need additional instruction, please schedule time with me during lunch, Core, or after school and we will find a time that you can come for help. Your success is important to me, so please do not hesitate to ask