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Geometry
2016-2017
Instructor:
Teresa Carter email: [email protected]
I. About This Course
A. Geometry formalizes and extends students’ geometric experiences from the middle
grades. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their
explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments.
Five critical areas comprise the Geometry course: Logic and Proofs; Points, Lines,
Angles, and Planes; Triangles; Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons; Circles;
Transformations; and Three-dimensional Solids. The eight Process Standards for
Mathematics apply throughout the course. Together with the content standards, the
Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful,
and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
B. Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I
C. Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester
D. Fulfills the Geometry/Integrated Mathematics II requirement for the Core 40, Core 40
with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas.
II. Course (​May change to accommodate breaks, weather,
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and student needs)
SEMESTER 1
Unit 1- Essential of Geometry
Identify Points, Lines, and Planes
Use Segments and Congruence
Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
Measure and Classify Angles
Describe Angle Pair Relationships
Classify Polygons
Find Perimeter, Circumference, and Area
Unit 2- Reasoning and Proof
Identify Pairs of Lines and Angles
Use Parallel Lines and Transversals
Prove Lines are Parallel
Find and Use Slopes of Lines
Write and Graph Equations of Lines
Prove Theorems about Perpendicular Lines
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Unit 3- Congruent Triangles
Apply Triangle Sum Properties
Apply Congruence and Triangles
Prove Triangles Congruent by SSS, SAS, HL, ASA, and AAS
Use Congruent Triangles
Use Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles
Unit 4- Relationships within Triangles
Midsegment Theorems and Coordinate Proof
Use Perpendicular Bisectors
Use Angle Bisectors of Triangles
Use Medians and Altitudes
Use Inequalities in a Triangles
Inequalities in Two Triangles and Indirect Proof
SEMESTER 2
Unit 5- Similarity
Ratios, Proportions, and the Geometric Mean
Use Proportions to Solve Geometry Problems
Use Similar Polygons
Prove Triangles Similar by AA, SSS, and SAS
Use Proportionality Theorems
Unit 6 - Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem
Use the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
Use Similar Right Triangles
Special Right Triangles
Apply the Tangent Ratio
Apply the Sine and Cosine Ratios
Solve Right Triangles
Unit 7- Quadrilaterals
Find Angle Measures in Polygons
Use Properties of Parallelograms
Properties of Rhombuses, Rectangles, and Squares
Use Properties of Trapezoids and Kiets
Identify SPecial Quadrilaterals
Unit 8- Properties of Transformations
Find Angle Measures in Polygons
Use Properties of Parallelograms
Properties of Rhombuses, Rectangles, and Squares
Use Properties of Trapezoids and Kites
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Unit 8- Transformations, Formulas, Circles
Reflections and Rotations
Transformations and Dilations
Circles - Arcs, Chords, Inscribed Angles
Area of Parallelograms, Trapezoids, Rhombuses, Kites
Perimeter of Similar Figures
Surface Area and Volume of Solids
III.
Supplies Needed(daily):
1. Paper
2. Pencil
3. Calculator
4. iPad
IV.
Classroom Policies:​
A. Assignments:​ All assignments are posted on Google Classroom. All assignments that are
not electronic must be done in pencil. Full credit can be earned on homework if it is
completed in pencil, work is shown and turned in the day it is due. Half credit can be
earned on homework if it is completed in pencil, work is shown and turned in one or
more days after it is due. Credit will not be given on assignments turned in after the test
has been given on the unit.
B. Grades:​ Your grade will be determined by scores accumulated from homework, tests,
quizzes and classwork. Grades are weighted in Geomtry: tests - 40%, quizzes - 30%,
homework - 20% and classwork - 10%. Each test will be cumulative. Tests are always
announced a week in advance.
Grading Scale​A​ 93-100
B+​ 87-89
C+​ 77-79
D+​ 67-69
F ​ BELOW 60
​A-​ 90-92
​B​ 83-86
​C​ 73-76
​D​ 63-66
​B-​ 80-82
​C-​ 70-72
​D-​ 60-62
C. iPads:​ iPads should be charged and brought to class each day. iPads are to be used for
educational purposes in my classroom. Students who disregard this rule will be written
up and handbook policies will be followed. Students will also lose classroom iPad
privileges for one week with each classroom offense.
D. Cell Phones:​ Cell phones should not be out during class time. Each student will receive
one warning and then will be written up and handbook policies will be followed.
E. Extra Help:​ I am available each morning and during homeroom for additional help. I
encourage students that are struggling to see me.
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F. Books: ​Students will not be issued a book. Students will have access to the book during
class, homeroom and/or study hall. Students can check out a book at anytime – just ask!!
Books can be kept at home and returned at the end of the year.
G. Goal:​ It is my goal that every student pass each semester in order to earn credit. I would
like each student to have mastered all the state standards for the course at 80% or higher
mastery.
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