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Geometry
Salmon High School
Room 7
Mr. Burgess
208.756.2415
[email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Geometry is the study of the structure of mathematics and how it applies to two and three dimensional shapes and objects. The
attention of this course will focus on methods of solving problems in the Real Number System. Students will develop skills in the
application of algebraic concepts on linear and quadratic equations.
COURSE SUPPLIES
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Notebook or Three-ring binder with paper
Textbook
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Pencil & eraser
A Positive Attitude
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS/ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Identify and model points, lines, and planes.
Measure segments and determine accuracy of
measurements.
Calculate distance between points and find the midpoint
of a segment.
Measure and classify angles and identify angle
relationships.
Identify polygons and find their perimeters.
Make conjectures and determine whether a statement is
true or false, and find counterexamples for statements.
Use deductive reasoning to reach valid conclusions.
Verify algebraic and geometric conjectures using
informal and formal proofs.
Write proofs involving segment and angle theorems.
Identify angles relationships that occur with parallel lines
and a transversal, and identify and prove lines parallel
from given angle relationships.
Use slop to analyze a line and to write its equation.
Find the distance between a point and a line and
between two parallel lines.
Classify triangles.
Apply the triangle Angle Sum Theorem and the Exterior
Angle Theorem.
Identify corresponding parts of congruent triangles.
Test for triangle congruence using SSS, SAS, ASA, and
AAS.
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Use properties of isosceles and equilateral triangles.
Write coordinate proofs.
Identify and use perpendicular bisectors, angle bisectors,
medians, and altitudes of triangles.
Apply properties of inequalities relating to the measures
of angles and sides in a triangle.
Use indirect proof with algebra and geometry.
Apply the Triangle Inequality Theorem and SSS and SAS
inequalities.
Identify similar polygons, and use ratios and proportions
to solve problems.
Recognize and use proportional parts, corresponding
perimeters, altitudes, angle bisectors, and medians of
similar triangles to solve problems.
Identify the characteristics of fractals and non-geometric
iteration.
Solve problems using the geometric mean, the
Pythagorean Theorem, and its converse.
Use trigonometric ratios to solve right triangle problems.
Solve triangles using the Law of Sines and the Law of
Cosines.
Investigate interior and exterior angles of polygons.
Recognize and apply the properties of parallelograms.
Recognize and apply the properties of rectangles,
rhombi, squares, and trapezoids.
Position quadrilaterals for use in coordinate proof.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
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Geometry, Published by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2005
Supplemental resources will be supplied by the instructor.
UNITS
Units that will be covered through our two semesters include:
Geometry
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Lines and Angles
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Triangles
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Quadrilaterals and Circles
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Area and Volume
Assessment
Your grade will be a combination of:
 Classroom assignments—you will have daily assignments. These assignments will be worth 10-50 points each. All work must be
shown or the student will take a zero for the assignment. These daily assignments are due the following day they are assigned at
the beginning of class unless other arrangements have been communicated.
 Classroom mini-projects—individual and small group
 Note taking
 Quizzes and Tests—Quizzes may also be given at different intervals throughout the year. Tests will be given at the end of each
chapter. These tests will be worth 100-800 points depending on the length of the chapter. You will be notified in advance of
both quizzes and tests.
 There will be a final exam at the end of the year. It will cover everything we have gone over for the year.
Class Expectations/Class Rules
The classroom is a place where learning is facilitated. Your attitude is very important in developing and maintaining a learning
atmosphere. Three things I will stress: honesty, respect, and responsibility. You are all young adults and you must take on a certain
amount of responsibility for your learning and full responsibility for your behavior and actions, both in the school and in the
community. When instructions are given, you are expected to follow them. There will be times to play and have fun, and there will
be other times when you need to settle down and work hard to complete an assignment. Rules are simple: respect your teacher and
classmates and they will respect you—mutual respect.
Students are expected to adhere and follow the rules stated in the SHS student handbook.
Students are expected to:
 Come to class on time and prepared with all needed materials. Assignments must be done in pencil.
 Know when assignments are due and what each assignment requires---listen!!!
 Be prepared to learn and have a good time doing so.
 Take the responsibility to find out what was missed due to an absence
 Respect yourself, your instructor, your classmates and your school
 Respect the opinions of others
 Turn off cell phones and other technological devices when entering the classroom. Music devices are allowed only during
homework time and with teacher permission.
 Take care of any food/drink items when brought into class—failure to do so will result in the revocation of the food/drink
privilege
 Late work: Once a unit is completed, each student will receive a progress report. Students will be instructed to look over the
report for any missing work from the recent unit. Students with missing work will be given a deadline to complete the work and
turn it in. Full credit is possible if in before the deadline. Missing work will remain a “0” after the deadline and the student may
not make this up.
 Discipline: Student will first be given a warning for undesirable behavior. If undesirable behavior continues, the student will be
dismissed to the hall for a special meeting with the instructor involving the step process described in the student handbook.
Additional violations will follow the handbook.
Grading
GRADING POLICY
Grades are earned, not given. I will never give you a grade. I simply report to the office the grade you earned based on your work
on a variety of assignments. Grades will be determined by the number of points earned divided by the number of points possible.
Tests account for roughly 1/3 of your grade and other assignments will account for the remaining 2/3. All completed assignments
must be place in the tray labeled for your class. DO NOT PLACE COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS ON MY DESK!!!
GRADING SCALE
90-100
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80-89
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70-79
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60-69
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0-59
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