Syllabus Template - GEOMETRY



Geometry –Honors

Madison Academic High School

Course Syllabus: Fall 2019

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• Course Description

The purpose of this course is to satisfy the Geometry requirement of the TN Math Standards adopted by the State of Tennessee. This course fits into an overall program of mathematics studies with a rigorous academic core by extending what students have learned in the introductory level mathematics courses as well as introducing more advanced topics.

• Course Goals

This course is designed to build on basic algebraic and geometric concepts.  Geometry emphasizes similarity, right triangle trigonometry, congruence, and modeling geometry concepts in real life situations. Students will build upon previous knowledge of similarity, congruence, and triangles to prove theorems and reason mathematically. This course also introduces students to geometric constructions and circles. Students show a progression of mastery and understanding of the use and application of surface area and volume. The content of this course is important for students’ success on both the ACT and college mathematics entrance exams. 

• Expected Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the Honors Geometry course, students should be able to:

o Understand congruence in terms of rigid motions.

o Prove geometric theorems.

o Similarity, Right Triangles, and Trigonometry

o Understand similarity in terms of similarity transformations.

o Prove theorems involving similarity.

o Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving triangles.

o Expressing Geometric Properties with Equations

o Use coordinates to prove simple geometric theorems algebraically.

o Modeling with Geometry

o Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations.

o Experiment with transformations in the plane.

o Make geometric constructions.

o Understand and apply theorems about circles.

o Find areas of sectors of circles.

o Expressing Geometric Properties with Equations

o Translate between the geometric description and the equation for a circle.

o Geometric Measurement and Dimension

o Explain volume and surface area formulas and use them to solve problems.

• Required Texts

o Eureka Student Workbooks

In addition to this workbook, students will have access to other relevant materials through the class webpage listed above.

• Required Supplies

o 1 ½ inch (or larger) 3 ring binder with 5 dividers

o Pencils

o Highlighters (2 colors)

o Notebook paper

o Graph paper

o Protractor

o Compass

o Journal

o Scientific calculator

TI-Nspires are provided for in class use.

• Types of Assignments

o Reading- online and in text.

o Videos

o In class writings

o Journals/Response logs- Reflections

o Group Projects- team building, cooperative learning, group presentations

o ACT and TN Ready EOC Preparation- practice tests, practice multiple-choice passages

o Group research

o Geometric Constructions

o Technology based research and observations.

o Problem Solving Activities

o Quizzes

o Tests

• Quarter Averages

|Category |Percentage |Types of Assignments |

|Daily |10% |Reading, Videos, writings, research, experiments, daily assignments, journal entries. |

|Quizzes |30% |Reflections, Portfolios, Observations and Daily Quizzes, Constructions |

|Tests |60% |Unit Tests, Group Projects, Individual Projects, Problem Solving Activities |

| | |Student Test Average is progressive. Please see attached notes on Progressive Grading. |

• Guidelines for Course Grade

The student’s final grade is calculated as follows:

Quarter 3-----------------------37.5%

Quarter 4-----------------------37.5%

Exam ----------------------------25%

• Attendance Policy

It is important to attend class and participate in class discussions and activities. Please make sure you follow the district attendance policy in order to earn credit for the course. Any junior or senior will be exempt from the final exam if one of the following applies:

▪ Student has an A average and 3 or fewer absences

▪ Student has a B average and 2 or fewer absences

▪ Student has a C average and 1 or fewer absences

All freshman and sophomore students must take final exams per board policy. The

TN Ready EOC Test is the student’s final exam grade in Geometry and counts 25%

of the total grade!

• Tardy Policy

You must be in class and seated before the bell rings. There will be consequences enforced for all tardiness: 1st Tardy = verbal warning and pass taken, 2nd Tardy = parent contact and pass taken, 3rd tardy = 30 min detention and pass taken, 4th tardy = office referral and pass taken, 5th + tardy = administrative action

• Passes

Each student will be given 2 passes per quarter for emergency purposes. At the end of the quarter, any UNUSED passes will allow students to drop one quiz grade from that quarter. Passes will be used/taken in each of the following situations.

o Tardy / Early dismissals

o Leaving class for any reason by student request (restroom, locker, guidance, etc.)

o Classroom disruptions/ behavior issues/disrespectful behavior

o Unprepared for class

o Incomplete on any Homework check

o Lack of Participation in Class

o Excessive absences

▪ 1 pass for every unexcused absence

▪ 1 pass for every excused absence and school related absence over 2 in the quarter

• Assignment/Make-Up Policy

o MISSED ASSIGNMENTS ARE THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY! If you have an excused absence that keeps you from either turning in an assignment or receiving instructions for an assignment, it is your duty to secure the assignment/instructions/class notes. All missed quizzes will be made-up during class after you return to school. It is your responsibility to schedule a make-up quiz or test with Mrs. Turner within the allowed make-up time. Per board policy, students have two (2) days, for each day absent, to complete and turn in the work missed.

o At any time, if the student asks for make-up work that Mrs. Turner is unable to immediately provide or discusses with her a make-up time outside of the board approved time frame, Mrs. Turner will provide the student with a written confirmation of that discussion. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for that confirmation at the time of the discussion should Mrs. Turner fail to provide it. Student’s will not be allowed to turn in make-up work after the board approved time frame without the written confirmation from Mrs. Turner.

o All assignments are listed on the class web page as well as online videos and notes in order to assist students when they are absent. All Make-Up work should be turned in to the appropriate make-up tray in the back of the classroom. Any work assigned prior to the absence is due the day the student returns. This includes quizzes and tests.

• Projects / Due Dates-Students will complete several projects throughout the semester.

o Honors quality work is expected, and all projects will be graded accordingly.

o Projects will not be accepted after the due date.

• Units of Study

Introduction- Algebra Review/Basic Definitions in Geometry

Module 1- Congruence, Proofs and Constructions

Module 2-Similarity, Proof and Trigonometry

Module 3- Extending to Three Dimensions

Module 4- Connecting Algebra and Geometry through Coordinates

Module 5- Circles with and Without Coordinates

• Extra Help

After class homework help is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 – 3:00. Any student can stay for the extra help sessions provided the student has a personal set of complete class notes taken the day the assignment was given. This after school time is for students to ask questions, get assistance with homework, or work with peers. It is not a one-on-one tutoring time. Individual tutors can be scheduled through the counselor’s office. Mrs. Turner reserves the right to make last minute changes to the after-school homework help schedule. Changes will be posted on the class web page and announced in class when possible and will be posted on the classroom door by 2:20.

Classroom policies

Students are expected to:

o Be present and on time.

o Come to class prepared and ready to work.

o Participate in and complete all classroom activities and homework.

o Be polite and respectful to all members of the classroom.

o Turn in all work in a timely manner.

o Listen and follow directions the first time they are given.

o Ask focused questions.

o Maintain a clean working environment.

o Respect school property.

o Study daily.

o Use all time wisely.

Students:

o Should NOT eat during class unless they have been given special permission. All food should be left in lockers.

o Should NOT bring bookbags to class. Classroom space is limited. Bookbags need to be left in student lockers provided by your first block teacher or in the hallway outside of the classroom.

o Should NOT copy other students work. Doing so will result in a zero for the assignment for both individuals.

o Should NOT be talking, texting, or have out cell phones during class unless they have been given special permission. Doing so will result in a referral and surrendering of the phone to Mr. Guthrie until the following day. Having a cell phone out during a quiz or test will result in an automatic zero. Phones, smart watches, and other electronic devices should be turned off and placed in the student’s assigned calculator bin during class time. If students choose to bring phones to class, they do so at their own risk. Mrs. Turner prefers that devices be left at home or locked up in the student’s locker and is not responsible for any theft, loss or damage that may occur during her class time.

o Should NOT wear headphones around their neck. All headphones should be in the student’s book bag unless otherwise given permission to have them out.

READ, SIGN AND RETURN ALL PAGES TO MRS. TURNER. DO NOT CUT OR SEPARATE!

I, _____________________________________, have received, read and understand

Mrs. Turner’s Geometry syllabus, progressive grading outline, classroom rules, and procedures. I also understand that if I need a copy of any of these, they can be found online at the class web page listed above.

____________________________________________________ date ___/____/______

I, ______________________________________, have received, read and understand

Mrs. Turner’s Geometry syllabus, progressive grading outline, classroom rules, and procedures. I also understand that if I need a copy of these rules, they can be found online at the class web page listed above.

____________________________________________________ date ___/____/______

PROGRESSIVE GRADING

What is Progressive Grading?

Progressive grading is a form of evaluation in which the student is provided multiple opportunities to master standards. Test grades are not permanent until the end of the quarter. Each test grade reflects the student’s mastery of standards at that point during the course. As the quarter progresses, students have multiple opportunities to identify weaknesses, revisit standards and demonstrate mastery on the future evaluations. Once mastery has been achieved, previous scores are adjusted to reflect mastery achieved. It ensures that every student can succeed regardless of prior performances.

Benefits of Progressive Grading

• Progressive grading includes multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency and growth and gives them a clear picture of their strengths and what they need to work on.

• Multiple opportunities to demonstrate proficiency means students can always increase their test average. The final test average each quarter reflects the standards students mastered over the course of the quarter instead of their performance on a few designated test days.

• Students must continually demonstrate mastery of standards. Cramming for a test the night before may be beneficial for that one assessment but will negatively impact later assessments as true mastery has not been achieved.

• Students develop long-term retention of skills.

• No single test score places the student in a situation from which they cannot recover. There is always hope.

Drawbacks of Progressive Grading

• Because progressive grading is not a traditional type of percentage grade, each test grade can impact the students average substantially in a traditionally based grading system such as Power School. The real advantage of progressive grading may not be seen until the end of the quarter depending on the individual student’s performance.

• Parents and students must adjust the way grades are viewed. Because the student’s average can constantly change, the focus should be on continuous growth and not on just a percentage score.

How does Progressive Grading work in Mrs. Turner’s Geometry classroom?

Progressive grading is only used for test scores. Traditional percentage grades are given for all other activities that fall under the Daily and Homework categories.

Tests in Geometry are cumulative. Each test requires that you demonstrate mastery of all previous standards presented in class.

Assume each unit covers the standards as listed below.

Unit 1 – Standards # 1 - #9

Unit 2-Standards # 10-#23

Unit 3-Standards #24 – #39

Unit 4- Standards #40 -#51

Then the test over these units will cover the following standards.

Unit 1 Test – Standards #1 - #9

Unit 2 Test- Standards #1 - #23

Unit 3 Test- Standards #1 - #39

Unit 4 Test – Standards #1 - #51

Therefore, the test gradually builds to a final exam. Students must revisit previous unmastered standards and must continue to practice and refine skills related to the mastered standards in order to retain knowledge and successfully complete future tests.

EXAMPLE 1- Johnny makes a 45 on the Unit 1 test. Under traditional grading, that 45 is a permanent part of Johnny’s overall average. With progressive grading, Johnny will identify all the standards he did not master and receive remediation in order to achieve mastery. On test 2, Johnny successfully masters those objectives from test 1 and most of the objectives from test 2 and earns an 81. At that point, Johnny would have an 81 on Test 1 and on Test 2. Then, if Johnny were to score a 90 on test 3, all 3 test grades would increase to a 90 making his overall test average a 90.

Example 2- Mia makes a 98 on test 1. During Unit 2, Mia is sick and misses several days of school. When she takes test 2, she makes a 78. Since Mia’s Test 2 score is lower than her test 1, it does not change her test 1 score. Mia’s test average would be the average of the 98 and the 78. (88) By the time she takes the Unit 3 test, Mia has successfully mastered the Unit 2 objectives she missed during her absence as well as the Unit 3 objectives and scores a 92 on her Unit 3 test. At that point

Mia’s test grades would be:

98 on Unit 1,

92 on Unit 2 and

92 on Unit 3.

Her test average would be 94.

In other words, previous test grades will be replaced with a higher earned score, but they will never be replaced with a lower score.

This means that no matter how poorly the student performs, they always have another opportunity to improve until the end of the quarter.

NOTE!!!

Due to the highly competitive nature of Madison Academic High School, students can only earn an “A” if earned the first time the test is taken. If the student earns a 93 or higher on a test, previous test grades can increase to a 92 but no higher.

For example, if a student earns a(n)

90 on Test 1,

88 on test 2, and

95 on Test 3,

then the student’s test scores would be recorded as:

92 on Test 1

92 on Test 2 and

95 on test 3.

The students test average would be a 93.

Parents, if you have any questions or concerns about progressive grading, please schedule a conference with Mrs. Turner before September 1, 2019.

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