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Informal Geometry

Instructor Mrs. Mosier


Rationale
Geometry has real application to the world around us. It is tied to everyday life in everything from road maps and travel to construction of the structures, in which we work and live. The student who has questioned the need for algebra begins to appreciate the uses of variables and equations to solve real world problems in his personal future. Many students who have had experiences in the building trades discover they were using geometric principles without realizing it. They suddenly realize the Why? of skills and techniques. An understanding of the properties of basic geometric figures enables the student to find the most efficient use of time and materials in work at his own home as well as the workplace. Instead of just memorizing a group of processes, there is now a logical framework for understanding and using skills from earlier courses. The practice of applying algebraic problem-solving skills to a physical model or drawing enables the student to clearly see algebra and geometry, builds and develops the students ability to analyze and solve problems both within geometry and outside mathematics. The use of inductive reasoning rather than exclusively deductive processes encourages the development of exploration skills, which carry over into all areas. Analysis of three-dimensional figures as composed of two-dimensional components is especially important to students pursuing careers in art, architecture, drafting, and engineering. Perspective drawing is a valuable skill in all of these areas, and the basics of this technique are picked up in geometry.

Room 203

Course Description
This course will focus on the practical and informal concepts of geometry. Topics covered in this course include parallel and intersecting lines, angles, congruent and

similar figures, quadrilaterals, right triangles, circles, perimeter, area, and volume, and various applications of these topics.

Classroom Procedure:
1) Warm up with bell ringers and opening questions 2) Presentation of new material, projects, labs or group work 3) Time in class to practice new skill

Farmington High School Grading Policy:


1) Homework, assignments, projects and labs will count as 30% of the overall semester grade. 2) Summative and formative tests will count as 70% of the overall semester grade. 3) Semester finals count as 10% of the final semester grade. 4) Letter grades will be assigned as follows: 100% - 95% A, 94% - 92% A-, 91% 89% B+, 88% - 83% B, 82% - 80% B-, 79% - 77% C+, 76% - 73% C, 72% - 70% C-, 69% - 67% D+, 66% - 64% D, 63% - 62% D-, 61% - 0% F.

Items Needed For Class:

1) A notebook and folder dedicated to geometry for the entire year. 2) Scientific Calculator ( I recommend a Casio with sin, cos, tan buttons) 3) Pens or pencils

Student Responsibilities:

1) You have a responsibility to yourself and your classmates to maintain a learning environment in the classroom. You are expected to be in your seat by the tardy bell. I expect you to be prepared for class by bringing the necessary supplies. I expect you to be polite, respectful and attentive in class.

2) Every student is expected to participate in class through discussion, projects, labs, questions, and assignments. 3) In case of an absence, it is your responsibility to get any missed notes and/or assignments. Assignments will be posted in the classroom. Any handouts for notes or assignments will be available for you to get on my other desk. If your absence is unexcused, you will receive a 0 for the assignment(s) you missed during your absence. At the very latest, the day that you return to class you will need to get all assignments and handouts that you missed. 4) Do not allow yourself to get behind in this class. If you need extra help, I will be available after school until 4pm or any other time with prior notice. Please do not hesitate to see me for extra help.

Contact Information:
The best way to reach me is by email: [email protected] These are some of the ground rules and expectations for this class. I am really looking forward to this year and getting to know all of you.

Homework and Retest Policies


Homework/Projects:
Deadline for all late assignments is the day of the summative assessment for the current unit. Once the unit summative test has been given, prior late work will not be accepted.

Retest:
**Mandatory for a 69% and below. Only for major tests. (summatives) Not for quizzes. (formatives) Maximum score on the retest is 80%. Mandatory tutoring session (before or after school) prior to retest. Must be completed before the next summative.

**The privilege of taking a retest is at my discretion. If it is evident that you did not study for a summative test, then you will not be able to take a retest.

Course Mapping
Units covered this year will include: Intro: Transformations Unit 1: Points, Lines, and Planes Unit 2: Reasoning and Proof Unit 3: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Unit 4: Congruent Triangles Unit 5: Relationships in Triangles Unit 6: Quadrilaterals Unit 7: Proportions and Similarity Unit 8: Right Triangles and Trigonometry Unit 9: Circles Unit 10: Area Unit 11: Surface Areas and Volume

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