Geometry Syllabus



|Instructor: |Mrs. D. Joseph |Room: |315 |

|Phone: |773-535-2550 |Office Hours: |2nd & 5th period by appt. |

|Email: |dvjoseph@cps.edu |

Text / Resources

Glencoe Geometry Illinois Edition 2005

(Tutorial available at or math.. Self-check practice tests, vocabulary

review, and research aids may also be found at . CollegeBoard SpringBoard

Course Description

This is a one year course to develop and practice problem-solving skills using inductive and deductive reasoning. Students are guided through all the conceptual and working levels of the process using geometry. It uses two and three-dimensional geometric shapes (points, lines, planes, triangles, polygons, circles, and solids) and examines their properties, measurements, and mutual relations in space. Geometric proofs are used as a vehicle to systematically develop these problem solving skills by relating geometric shapes. Lessons from the College Board’s “Springboard” program will promote project-based discovery.

Course Objective

Students will move on to higher-level math courses with an increased ability to apply algebra to the solution of problems involving measurement, physical relationships, and logical proof.

Course Scope and Sequence

The student is required to:

Weeks 1-3 Chapter 1 ILS9A/C Understand the fundamental terms of geometry.

Weeks 4-7 Chapter 2 ILS9C Use the laws of logic to make decisions.

Weeks 8-10 Chapter 3 ILS9C Identify relationships among parallel and perpendicular lines, transversals and angles.

Weeks 11-13 Chapter 4 ILS9A/C Use geometric postulates and theorems to prove congruence among triangles and

understand the relationships among their parts.

Weeks 14-16 Chapter 5 ILS9A/C Identify special segments in triangles, inequality theorems and use indirect proofs.

Week 17-19 Chapter 6 ILS6D,9B Use ratios and proportions to identify proportional relationships among similar figures

Week 20- 22 Chapter 7 ILS9A/D Use special properties of right triangles and basic trigonometric ratios.

Weeks 23-25 Chapter 8 ILS7C,9A Compute interior and exterior angle sums, apply properties of special

quadrilaterals and construct coordinate proofs involving quadrilaterals.

Week 26-29 Chapter 9 ILS6A,9A/B Identify congruence transformations and create tessellations

Weeks 28-30 Chapter 10 ILS9A/B Use properties of circles and their parts

Weeks 31-33 Chapter 11 ILS7C,10C Find perimeter/circumference and area of polygons and circles and compute geometric probability

Weeks 34-36 Chapter 12 ILS7C,9A Find surface area of prisms cylinders pyramids cones and spheres

Week 37-38 Chapter 13 ILS7C,9A Find volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres and use properties of

congruent and similar solids

This course is aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards (ILS), the EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT Standards for transition (EPAS), and the Chicago Reading Initiative (CRI). IB/MYP students will also be assessed by additional relevant criteria.

Goals

1. To expand the geometric and problem solving skills

2. To engage all students in an interdisciplinary, competitive, integrating, learning environment.

3. To integrate the mathematic concepts and real-life applications in project based-learning while bridging to higher level math strategies ( CollegeBoard SpringBoard).

4. Illinois State Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency ( This will include word analysis and vocabulary).

5. Illinois State Goal 3: Write to communicate for a variety of reasons.

6. Illinois State Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), patterns, ratios, and proportions.

7. Illinois State Goal 7: Estimate, make and use measurement of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.

8. Illinois State Goal 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems, and predict results.

9. Illinois State Goal 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes, and space.

10. Illinois State Goal 10: Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods, predict results, and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.

Required Materials

➢ Loose Paper, notebook/binder

➢ A scientific calculator or graphing calculator (TI83+ or TI84 suggested)

➢ A protractor, compass, and ruler kit

➢ Graphing paper

➢ Colored pencils

➢ Pencils and paper

Course Requirements

1. Attend class daily and on time.

2. Bring necessary learning supplies daily. Keep brand new text in excellent condition ($25 damage fee).

3. Bring a reinstatement form from the attendance office for all excused absences.

4. Turn in all assignments and projects on time.

5. Study for and complete all tests and quizzes.

6. Participate in class by paying attention and contributing to discussions.

7. Seek outside assistance as needed.

8. Wear ID at all times while in the building. ID’S must be worn and visible before upon entering class.

9. Wear appropriate clothing at all times.

10. Follow Student Code of Conduct.

□ If (a) student(s) is/are suspected of cheating, the SCC will be followed. Everyone involved will receive an F for that assignment.

Attendance:

Students are required to attend class daily and on time. There are only 6 acceptable causes for absences – student illness, family emergency, death in the immediate family, observation of religious holidays, circumstances which cause reasonable concern to the parent or legal guardian for the safety or health of the student, and other situations beyond the control of the student as determined by the principal or principal’s designee, on a case by case basis, including, but not limited to homelessness and its attendant difficulties. A note explaining the absence must be brought into the office within 3 days of the said absence. Tardiness is not allowed and will be dealt with using the Student Code of Conduct. Poor attendance has a negative impact on student achievement.

Makeup Work

In cases of absences, you will be held accountable for all missed work. If the absence is one day, all work must be turned in upon return. If a student knows that she or he will be absent on the day of a quiz, test, or project due date, the student should arrange to turn in the project or take the test/quiz prior to the absence or on the day of her or his return. If the student is absent for several days, special arrangements will be made on an individual basis. Work will only be accepted if the absence is excused by sign-out sheet or reinstatement from the attendance office.

Grading Scale

|Letter Grade |Percent Range (%) |

|A |90-100 |

|B |80-89 |

|C |70-79 |

|D |60-69 |

|F |0-59 |

Evaluation Policy (Grade weighting)

|Classwork |25% |

|Quiz |15% |

|*Test |15% |

|Mid-term/Semester Finals |15% |

|Projects/Special Assignments |15% |

|Homework |10% |

|Binder/Notebooks |5% |

*Remediation – Students that score below 70% on any chapter test will be allowed one week to

retake the test for a maximum grade of 70%.

ASSIGNMENTS/GRADING POLICIES:

1. Tests/Quizzes: Will be given almost every week and will be based on information from the text, Springboard, notes, examples, and classwork/homework.

2. Daily class work and/or homework: Must be completed and turned in with all work shown.

3. Alternate Assessments: Will require research and access to library and internet as well as completion of Springboard investigations.

4. Midterm/Final Exam: Cumulative midterm and semester final.

5. Credit: All work must be shown in order to receive full credit.

Please sign and return this portion to Mrs. Joseph _ by Friday, September 11, 2009.

I have read and understand the requirements of this syllabus and the accompanying Parent Letter.

Course: _______________Geometry___________ Period: __________

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