Geometry
Course Description Lynn Pearson
Ph. # 210-3283
Welcome to Geometry. Geometry is more concrete and visual than Algebra. It is also more language based. This means there
may be more writing and memorization involved. Geometry will require you to think. You should work to understand the process behind the work, rather than to simply try to complete the assignment!
Geometry is.... a study of the relationships found between lines, angles, and shapes.
Materials :
Please bring these materials to class everyday :
A 3-ring binder with notebook paper ( and graph paper)
A calculator with a square root key (*A scientific calculator or a graphing calculator is recommended.
If you plan on purchasing a graphing calculator, I would strongly recommend the TI-83, TI-83 Plus,
the TI-84, or the TI-84 Plus, as the graphing calculator is required in Algebra 2. Do NOT spend the extra
money on any calculator with capabilities beyond that of the TI-84 Plus.)
Pencils (mechanical pencils never need sharpening, although regular pencils are fine)
A compass and a straightedge
Graph paper
Your textbook: Geometry by Glencoe
Grading :
* You can expect homework almost every night, regardless of what day of the week it is.
* Each homework assignment is worth 10 points. Every 10 homework assignments is worth a quiz grade (for a total of 100
points). Daily homework will NOT be accepted late. Some homework assignments may be collected for a quiz
grade. You will be given notice of this when the work is assigned. Graded homework submitted late, will lose
points each day it is overdue.
* I GIVE POP QUIZZES!!!! Always be prepared.
* You will always be given notice of upcoming tests.
* Both a Mid-term and a Final Exam are required.
* To compute grades at the end of each 6 weeks: All quizzes count once; all tests (except the Midterm and Final) count
twice. The mean is then used with these numbers.
* The highest possible report card grade is 100.
* There is no extra credit available and there are no bonus questions on quizzes or tests. Therefore, it is extremely important
that you are familiar and comfortable with the material as we go along. Ask questions and/or come in for extra help
so you don’t fall behind.
HOT TIPS!!
Do NOT be afraid to ask relevant questions or to ask for extra help.
Show your work. In Geometry showing your work is an essential part of the process and your work will often be included
in the grading of the question.
Organize your work. Keep a notebook! Take good notes. Stay organized. If you get organized and remain organized,
your grades will improve.
Attend class everyday. If you must be out, get the notes from a friend (who takes good notes!) and make up your work immediately or you will fall far, far behind.
I may assign odd numbered questions for homework. You will find the answers to these questions in the back of your book. Use these answers to check your work or for help you if you get stuck. I give Pop quizzes. If you don't
practice the skills, you won’t pass the quizzes. If you can’t pass the quizzes, you won’t pass the tests.
I am here to help you succeed. I cannot force you to succeed.
Good luck. Be willing to work. Don’t give up.
General Classroom Procedures:
* When you first get to class: sharpen your pencil, be seated, and have your homework on your desk with your name on it.
I usually check homework first thing, and if it’s not on your desk - it doesn't count!! This is a very good reason to
organize your notebook! It’s also a very good reason to be in class and ready to go on time.
* Seating arrangements will be assigned. Please let me know if you need to sit someplace specific and I will try to
accommodate you.
* Keep your bookbag and other personal belongings under your desk, where they do not pose a safety hazard in the aisles.
* Use the restroom and get water between classes.
Rules :
Follow all school rules. Be respectful. Be appropriate. Do your personal best.
*** Behaviors that prevent others from learning will not be tolerated.
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Be patient and persistent. Don't be shy about asking questions.
At many times while taking math courses, especially higher level math such as Geometry, you will find yourself asking the age old question: "WHEN am I EVER gonna have to USE THIS?" Geometry is one math that you will use during your daily life. However, the most important thing you will learn from ANY math class is the ability to think. To reason, to analyze, to proceed logically through a series of instructions - these are the things you will learn as you progress through the field of Mathematics. You may never actually need to use the Pythagorean Theorem in your day to day life.... but you will need to know how to think.
Be Prepared .... Geometry is unlike any math course you’ve taken up to this point!
What We’ll Be Talking About
or What you should expect to learn in Geometry
* Identification of geometric figures
* Use properties of geometric figures to solve problems
* Use properties of geometric figures, definitions, postulates, and theorems to write proofs
* Use formulas to solve problems related to: perimeter, area, circumference, volume,
arc length, surface area, etc.
* Solve problems with geometric figures in the coordinate plane
(involving slope, equations of lines, transformations, etc.)
* Use length, area, and volume to solve problems involving probability
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