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Rock Island High School
Course: Exploratory Geometry
2011-2012
Instructor Information
Name:
Phone:
(309) 793-5950 ext.
E-mail:
@risd41.org
Best times to be reached: M-F 7:30-8:00 a.m. and 3:15-4:00 p.m.
Course Description
This course will cover the same basic topics as Geometry, but will emphasize the
basic structure of Plane Geometry and the practical applications of geometrical
topics, rather than the formal proof that is required in formal geometry. Students
induce conclusions by experimenting and by reasoning from given facts. This is a
full year course offered primarily to the student who needs the concepts of geometry
for career educational preparation.
Course Outline
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 10
Unit 11
Basics of Geometry
Segments and Angles
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Triangle Relationships
Congruent Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Similarity
Polygons and Area
Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Circles
Pacing Chart for
Quarter 1
Week 1
Week 2-3
Week 4-5
Week 6-7
Week 8-9
Finding - Describing Patterns and Points, Lines, and Planes
Intersections, Segments, and Angles
Angle and Segment Bisectors, and Comp. and Supp. Angles
Vertical Angles, Relationships between Lines,
Perpendicular Lines, Transversals, and Translations
Quarter 2
Week 1
Week 2-3
Week 4-5
Week 6-7
Week 8-9
Classifying Triangles and Angle Measures
Isosceles - Equilateral Triangles and Pythagorean Theorem with
Distance Formula
Converse of Pythagorean Theorem, Medians of a Triangle
Triangle Inequalities, Congruence and Triangles, SSS, SAS
Prove Triangles Congruent by ASA, AAS, and HL
Quarter 3
Week 1
Week 2-3
Week 4-5
Week 6-7
Week 8-9
Polygons and Parallelograms
Quadrilaterals, Rhombus, Rectangles, Squares, and Trapezoids
Ratios, Proportions, and Similar Polygons
AA Similarity, Classify Polygons, Angles in Polygons, Area of Squares,
Rectangles, and Triangles
Area of Parallelograms, Trapezoids, Circles and Circumference
Quarter 4
Week 1
Week 2-3
Week 4-5
Week 6-7
Week 8-9
Square Roots, Multiplying Radicals, and 45-45-90 Triangles
30-60-90 Triangles, and Tangent Ratio
Sine - Cosine Ratios, and Solving Right Triangles
Parts of a Circle, Arc, Central Angles, and Tangents
Inscribed Angle, Polygons, and Properties of Chords
Text/Other Resources
This course is taught using the text Geometry Concepts and Skills by McDougal
Littell (2005)
Instructional Procedures and Support
Methods of delivery include but are not limited to: lecture, cooperative learning
groups, and computer work. Teaching strategies include: note taking, use of the
interactive white board, and using graphing calculators. Students are expected to
bring all supplies to class every day including the textbook, their notebook or binder,
and a pen or a pencil, and daily assignments. Failure to do so can affect the overall
grade.
Students are expected to work to their ability level and to participate in all class
activities. Homework assignments will be given on a daily basis. Students are
expected to complete all work on time. Good attendance and punctuality are
essential for success in this course. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule an
appointment with the teacher to make up ALL missed work within two days of after
an excused absence. Failure to do so can affect the overall grade.
Assessment Plan
Grades are based on points from the following areas: quizzes, unit tests, class
projects, homework, and in class activities. Final assessments will be given at the
end of each semester.
Grading System
District Grading Scale:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Grading
20% Homework/Class Work
30% Quizzes
50% Tests
Department Homework/Class Work Policy
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Department Retest Policy
There is typically one test per unit. Each test will be graded based on 100 points,
regardless of the number of questions. Each test will be preceded by a practice test
that will mirror the actual test. Any student regardless of score may retake the test. In
order to retake a test, a student must come in before or after school to review and
correct the first test. The review and retest must be done within five school days of
receiving the test back. The better of the two grades will be the final grade.
The average of the above grades will count as 90% and the final exam will count as
10% of the final grade