Algebra I



Kenwood Academy Mathematics Department 2013-2014Geometry Mrs. L. Muhammad Phone number: 535-1350 ext. 27392 E-mail: lamuhammad@cps.edu Tutoring Hours: MW 3:30-4:30 Course Description/ObjectiveGeometry provides students with an introduction to formal mathematical reasoning, logic and proof. Through geometry, you will be introduced to the tools needed to study space and spatial relationships. The study of Geometry includes math vocabulary, organization of proofs, points, lines, planes and angles, parallel lines and planes, transformations and congruence, congruent triangles, similar polygons, right triangles, circles, areas of plane and solid figures, volumes and surface areas of solids, using formulas in solving problems, visualizing geometric situations, and using geometric ideas in real situations. The objective of this course is to provide the student with the necessary skills to understand geometric principles and apply geometric concepts to everyday life. In addition, the student will be provided with the requisite foundation for the study of advanced algebra and trigonometry. In this course, we will use a multitude of resources which provide an interactive approach and incorporate various tools to help students explore geometric topics. StandardsThis class addresses the following standards as mandated by the Illinois Board of Education. We use the College Readiness Standards (CRS) produced by the ACT as well as the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). A full list of the CRS is available at . A detailed breakdown of the Common Core State Standards is available at Readiness Standards For GeometryCommon Core State Standards and Big Ideas In Geometry, Year 2Graphical RepresentationsProperties of Plane FiguresMeasurementsFunctionsBasic Operations & ApplicationsProbability, Statistics & DataNumbers: Concepts & PropertiesExpressions, Equations & InequalitiesCongruence, Proof, and Constructions (G-CO.1-11)Similarity and Congruence (G-SRT.1-3, G-SRT.5-8)Extending to Three Dimensions (G-GMD.1, G-GMD.3, G-MG.1, G-MG.3)Connecting Algebra and Geometry through Coordinates (G.GPE.4-7)Circles With and Without Coordinates (G-C.1-2, G-C.5, G-GPE.1, G-GPE.4)Scope and SequenceUnit 1: Introduction to GeometryPoints, Lines & PlanesLinear MeasureDistance/Distance Formula & MidpointAngle MeasureAngle Relationships2.1 Geometric Statements9/3 – 10/11Unit 2: Triangles and Congruence4.1 Classifying Triangles & 4.2 Angles of Triangles4.3 Congruent Triangles4.4/4.5 Proving Congruence: SSS, SAS, AAS, ASA4.6 Isosceles Triangles5.1 Altitudes, Medians & Bisectors11.2 Areas & Perimeters of Triangles9.1 Reflections9.2 Translations9.3 Rotations10/14 – 11/30Unit 3: Parallel & Perpendicular3.1 Parallel Lines & Transversals3.2 Angles & Parallel Lines3.3 Slopes of Lines3.4 Equations of Lines3.5 Proving Lines Parallel12/2 – 12/20Unit 4: Similarity1.6 Polygons6.1 Proportions6.2 Similar Polygons6.3 Similar Triangles6.5 Parts of Similar Triangles9.5 Dilations1/2 – 1/31Unit 5: Quadrilaterals8.2 Parallelograms11.1 Areas of Parallelograms8.4 RectanglesAreas of Rectangles8.5 Rhombi & Squares8.6 Trapezoids11.2 Areas of Trapezoids & Rhombi2/3 – 3/7Unit 6: Special Right Triangles and Trigonometry5.2 Inequalities & Triangles7.2 Pythagorean Theorem7.3 Special Right Triangles7.4 Trigonometry7.5 Angles of Elevation/Depression3/10 – 4/11Unit 7: Circles10.1 Circles & Circumference10.2 Arcs/Angles & 10.3 Arcs/Chords10.4 Inscribed Angles10.5 Tangents11.3 Areas of Circles10.8 Equations of Circles4/21 – 5/16Unit 8: Volume13.1 Volumes of Prisms & Cylinders13.2 Volumes of Pyramids & Cones13.3 Volumes of Spheres5/19 – 6/6Textbook Glencoe Mathematics: Geometry Publisher: Glencoe Date: 2005Materials (needed daily)PencilsTextbookColored pen (NOT black or blue)Pencil sharpener3 ring binder(at least 1 inch)Scientific/graphing calculatorLoose-leaf paper 8 Dividers Computer w/internet accessFee: Students are required to pay a $10 mathematics fee. Students who do not return a textbook will be charged an $80 fee.Study Partner(s)You will be required to pick a partner(s) in class that will serve as your study partner or group. This will be the “go to” person(s) when you are struggling with a homework problem or studying for exams. Classwork / Homework Assignments& Study HabitsClasswork/Homework assignments will be posted on the Notes Packet and on the Kenwood Class Website daily. Assignments are essential to the study and mastery of this course. They are viewed as a reinforcement of the concepts discussed in class daily and will be factored into the final grade. If there is no written classwork/homework assignment, be sure to review your notes from that day’s class. Always review your notes and classwork/homework assignments prior to a test or quiz. Additional study guide & review problems are found at the end of each chapter. Students are responsible for having all assignments completed on time. Classwork/Homework will be checked and stamped daily at the start of class for credit and collected daily, weekly, or at the end of a chapter. If you are tardy, you will not receive a stamp. Classwork/Homework is graded based on effort and is reviewed in class the next day. If you do not do your classwork/homework then you won’t be prepared to participate and ask questions in class. Therefore, late assignments are not acceptable. However, it is understood that emergencies arise and other situations out of our control can disrupt our daily routines. Therefore, students will be allowed 2 late homework assignments per quarter. This allows students to receive full credit on a LATE assignment. Students must turn in the late assignment for credit within one week of the due date for that assignment.Format for AssignmentsComplete all assignments on loose-leaf paper and in pencil ONLY (work done in pen will NOT be graded)The heading should be as follows( in the right hand corner)Your NameGeometry PeriodDatePage #s and Problem #sTo receive a stamp and full credit:Label each section of problems according to their levelDraw a horizontal line dividing the levels (MUST USE STRAIGHT EDGE)Write the problem number and what the problem is askingShow ALL necessary work for each problemDraw ALL diagrams that go with the problemGrade and Correct in colored pencil/pen (this will be done in class)Scoring Rubric for Assignments10All problems attempted and problem numbers are written, the actual problem and all necessary work is shown, diagrams are drawn and corrections are made using a colored pencil/pen (Stamped).5Most problems attempted and problem numbers are written, or most problems and necessary work are shown, or most diagrams are drawn and corrections are made using a colored pencil/pen. 0Less than half the problems attempted and problem numbers may/may not be written, or most necessary work is not shown, or most/all diagrams are missing, or corrections are not made, or no work at all.*Students who fail to do their assignment may earn 5 points for documenting all problems and corrections reviewed during class the day the assignment is due. Homework TipsFind a quiet place with bright lighting to complete your assignment.Before you start your homework, read the section and study the examples presented.Draw diagrams and work out the problem as far as you can. You must make a good faith attempt for EVERY problem.If you encounter difficulty with a problem, look in your notes to see if you can find a similar problem that was done in class.If you still can’t find the solution, come to class the next day and ask questions.Check your answers to odd number problems (these are in the back of your book).OrganizationStudents are required to maintain an organized binder that includes the syllabus, calendar, bell ringers, class notes, packets & activities, homework, tests and quizzes. No work should be thrown away! Students should organize their binder by Unit and in chronological order. Binder checks will be in the form of short quizzes.Activities/Participation/ClassworkStudents will be expected to engage in various forms of participation on a daily basis, including note-taking, small group work, Think-Pair-Share, Stations, Whole Class Discussions, Board work, etc. Following directions and respecting other classmates is crucial to successful participation as well as putting forth effort. Classwork packets should be completed to the best of the student’s ability and in as much entirety as possible according to the 4 levels of difficulty. Quizzes and tests will be made up of all 4 levels so it is in the best interest of every student to master all 4 levels. Classwork may become the homework assignment for any given night.Tests/QuizzesTests are given at the end of each unit. Students will complete Skills Checks prior to each quiz which is given at the end of every Notes Packet. Quizzes are also given regularly. There is absolutely NO TALKING during a test or quiz. If you have a question, please direct it to Mrs. Muhammad. Talking will be considered an act of cheating, resulting in your test/quiz being confiscated and you receiving a zero for that assessment. If there is a test/quiz scheduled on the day that you have a field trip, you should make arrangements ahead of time to take the test. Make-up exams/quizzes are only given if you have a legitimate absence. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements upon returning from an absence to make up a quiz or test. If arrangements are not made within 1 day, students will not be allowed to make up the exam/quiz and will receive a zero.Quiz Retake Policy: Students may retake any level on a quiz provided the student attends a mandatory tutoring session and completes the Metacognitive Quiz Correction Form for each level desired to be retaken. A retake score will replace the original score. Students will have 5 days after the original quiz is returned to complete the retake. How to Be Successful in This ClassAttend class on a regular basis and be prepared to learn and do your plete the bell ringers/exit slips/classwork diligently and do your homework every night.Take neat and organized notes as instructed by your teacher.Ask questions – it is ok to not know something and you are most likely not the only person with the same question.Take risks and attempt even the most difficult problems – it is ok to make mistakes, as we often learn best by working through our errors.Since 75% of your grade is tests, give yourself enough time to study for them.Prepare for exams/quizzes by redoing problems from your bell ringers, notes/classwork, homework, and/or tests and quizzes. In addition, use the reviews at the back of each chapter in the textbook for additional problems.If a study guide or practice test is given, complete every problem, as they are very similar to the actual test problems.Attend tutoring if you are having trouble grasping a concept.Absences/TardinessStudents are expected to come to class every day and on time. You are expected to enter the class quietly, be seated and get out homework and proper materials for taking notes. Students will not be allowed to enter class without an ID or after the tardy bell without a pass. It is the student’s responsibility to get the assignments and notes missed when absent. These can be found in the Notes Packet and the Kenwood Class Website. Students will be granted a one day extension for homework assignments with an excused absence. Grades/CategoriesCategoryPercentage A 90-100SummativeAssessmentsUnit ExamsPerformance TasksFinal Exam40%10%10% B 80-89FormativeAssessmentsClass Participation (Bell Ringers/Exit Slips, Binder, Classroom Activities)HomeworkQuizzes10%5%25% C 70-79 D 60-69 Total100% F 0-59GradebookStudents are expected to take responsibility for their grade. It is important to spend time on this class daily. Feel free to confide in your instructor if you are having difficulty and need extra help or tutoring. You are probably not alone, so do not feel embarrassed. Students should keep an organized binder, stay aware of assignment and project due dates and check their overall average regularly on Gradebook. You can access your grades by signing into the Student Portal: . Parents can access grades by signing into the Parent Portal: Policies and ProceduresRespect for one another and classroom decorum will be maintained at all times. Students are expected to adhere to the Chicago Public Schools Uniform Discipline Code and Kenwood Policy of conduct regarding academics, behavior and dress. In addition, in this class the following policies will be consistently enforced to ensure that every student receives the instructional time and atmosphere that he/she deserves.Be in class before the tardy bell rings.Wear ID at all times.Students will not be allowed to wear coats, hats, or other items that are on the Kenwood list of prohibited dress.Students who come late to class are very disruptive to the rest of the class. If you are unavoidably late, please enter the room quietly and with a tardy pass. You may not enter class without a pass. Students that are more than 3 minutes late will need to report to hall sweeps. Come to class prepared to learn. (sharpened pencil, colored pen, paper, calculator, notes, book)Take notes daily.Do not get out of your seat without permission.Do not blurt out questions or answers. Raise your hand and wait to be called on.Ask questions if you do not understand what is on the board.Respect all property. (School property, personal property, and other’s property)Respect all ideas given in class and do not criticize anybody’s ideas or thoughts.There will be limited restroom breaks. Students should go to the restroom before class and return before the bell rings. If students are late they have to get a tardy pass. (This is not a suggestion. It is a rule.) Students leaving and returning to class during class is also very disruptive. Please take care of any personal business before or after class. Students may not leave the classroom during class time unless there is a true emergency. Students will not be allowed to leave the class during the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of the class.All exams have a time limit. Students must turn in assignments and exams within the allotted time. Keep all graded work. If questions arise, it is your responsibility to produce the original document for verification.Cheating and/or plagiarism of any kind will not be tolerated. Evidence of such will result in a grade of 0 on the assignment or exam and possible disciplinary action.Cell phones and other electronic devises must be turned off or silenced during class. Phones may not be visible during exams and cannot be used as a calculator. Cell phones that are visible or heard will be confiscated and can only be retrieved by a parent or guardian.Eating and drinking is not permitted in the classroom at any time.*Severe disruptive behavior/infractions may warrant a referral and/or detention as the first course of action and is at the discretion of the teacher.Mrs. Muhammad’s Schedule Period 12345678Room317317317318317SubjectGeometryGeometryGeometryAP StatisticsProbability and Statistics------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Geometry Course Syllabus2013 – 2014 School YearThis form is considered the first homework assignment and will be collected. Please read and sign your names below.This acknowledges that the parent(s) and child have read the syllabus for his/her math class with Mrs. Muhammad and understands the contents thereof. __________________________________________ _____________STUDENTStudents Signature Date__________________________________________Print Name of StudentElectronic Devices Policy:Music devices (I pods, mp3players, etc.), cell phones, cameras, recording devices and anything that is deemed an inappropriate electronic device is banned from Mrs. Muhammad’s classroom. __________________________________________ _____________Students Signature Date__________________________________________Print Name of StudentPARENT /GUARDIAN________________________________________ _______________________________________Parent/Guardian SignatureParent/Guardian Signature Date_______________________________________________________________________________Print Name of Parent/Guardian Print Name of Parent/Guardian ___________________________DateDateParent email: __________________________________ Parent email: _________________________________Parent phone number: __________________________ Parent phone number: ________________________Do you have a login to Grade Book?Circle one:YES NO Do you know where to find the homework assignments on the Kenwood website?Circle one:YES NO What is the best way to contact you? 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