Geometry – Clements High School



Pre-AP Geometry – Clements High School

Course Description

The GT/Honors Geometry courses emphasize logical thinking and its application in the informal justification and formal proof of conjectures. Students solve problems by synthetic (traditional), coordinate, and/or transformational methods. Problem solving applies the algebra previously learned, emphasizes connections, and involves non-routine applications. Students are expected to independently identify the appropriate techniques needed to complete their work. Computer investigations allow and require independent thinking during class time. The semesters are outlined below:

Terms 1 and 2 Terms 3 and 4

Point, Line, Plane, and Angle Relationships Quadrilaterals

Logical Reasoning Right Triangles

Pythagorean Theorem Perimeter, Circumference, and Area

Distance and Midpoint Relationships Geometric Probability

Parallel Lines and Angles 3-D Views, Surface Area, and Volume

Angles, Triangles, and Polygons Circles

Transformations and Symmetry Non-Euclidean Geometry

Ratios, Proportions, and Similarities Coordinates in 3-D

Congruence and Inequalities in Triangles Loci

Determining Your Grade:

You earn your grade. If you keep up the course work, ask questions when you get stuck and stay connected via the class website; you will be doing your best to succeed in the class.

Term grades are determined by:

50% Daily Grades 50% Major Grades

Homework checks Tests*

Quizzes* Some Projects

Some Projects

Collected assignments

In-class activities

*Short quizzes will be given 1- 3 times a week. They may or may not be announced. Tests will usually be given every other week, as needed. Tests will always be announced. Tests will be graded for accuracy of work as well as answers.

Credit may not be given for answers (on any assignment, quiz, or test) without supporting work if work is required.

In accordance with district policies regarding reassessment for students, students that have a Nine Weeks Test average below a 75 will have the opportunity to take a Cumulative Nine-Weeks Test at the end of every nine weeks.

Homework turned in late for a reason other than being absent on the day it is due will be given at most half credit for one day late of that day’s assignment. After one day late, the day’s homework assignment will not be accepted.

If absent, it is the student’s responsibility to turn in the assignments missed, and obtain any notes from another student or by visiting the class website. Homework is to be made up immediately after returning to class. Tests and quizzes will be made up before or after school within the same number of days the student was absent. A score of “0” will be recorded if the student fails to make up the test. If a student is only absent on the day of a test or quiz, THE STUDENT WILL TAKE THE TEST OR QUIZ IMMEDIATELY UPON HIS/HER RETURN.

Grades can be monitored in Skyward. Keep up with the course work on a daily basis, ask appropriate questions, stay connected via the class website, seek help outside of class (tutorials) and study for quizzes and tests.

For retesting policy refer to the website.

Needed Materials

Textbook – Texas Geometry, Prentice Hall Mathematics (you do not need to bring it to class every day)

There is an online textbook available. Ask your teacher for the login information.

Three Ring Binder (1-1.5 inch spine) or Spiral Notebook

Pencils, Agenda/Monthly Planner

Please bring ONE of the following: unopened box of pencils, dry erase markers, box of Kleenex, a ream of computer paper

Optional: TI-Nspire calculator, simple scientific calculator (these may or may not be allowed on each test/quiz, and we will never allow the use of a TI-Nspire CAS on a quiz or test)

Suggested Materials (for a more detailed list talk to your teacher)

Dividers (suggested sections: 1. warm up 2. notes 3. homework 4. completed work)

Tutoring

Mr. English – Room 2317 – Monday and Thursday Mornings 7:00 – 7:20; Monday Afternoons 2:40 – 3:00

Ms. Pruett – Room 2313 – Tuesday and Friday Mornings 7:00 – 7:20; Tuesday Afternoons 2:40 – 3:00

Class website: gtpreapgeometry.

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