Download Course Syllabus for Geometry - ACE Technical Charter School

ACE Technical Charter High School
5410 South State Street Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: (773) 548-8705 Fax (773) 548-8706
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Course Syllabus for Geometry
Teacher: Ms. Little
Department: Special Education
Voicemail: 773-548-8705 x 1001
Credits Earned: 1 credit
Email: [email protected]
Graduation Requirement: Yes
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 3:30-4:00pm in room 302
except Wednesday 2:00-2:30 room 119
Room: 203
Course Description:
Geometry will address how to measure and compare quantities such as mass, density, and
temperature. Students analyze and estimate other quantities such as perimeter, area, and volume
by applying formulas for irregular shapes and solids with its appropriate units. Other topics in
this course will focus on using and applying angles and its theorems. This course will also
introduce how to use technology and appropriate instruments to interpret and analyze
measurements, models, and scale factors.
Learning Goals:
Quarter 1:
 G.CO.1. Know precise definitions of
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angle, circle, perpendicular line,
parallel line, and line segment, based
on the undefined notions of point, line,
distance along a line, and distance
around a circular arc.
PPF 2.1 Exhibit some knowledge of the
angles associated with parallel lines
Quarter 2:
 G-GPE.5. Prove the slope criteria for
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parallel and perpendicular lines and
use them to solve geometric problems
(e.g., find the equation of a line
parallel or perpendicular to a given
line that passes through a given
point).
G-CO.6. Use geometric descriptions
of rigid motions to transform figures
and to predict the effect of a given
rigid motion on a given figure; given
two figures, use the definition of
congruence in terms of rigid motions
to decide if they are congruent.
Quarter 3:
 G-CO.7. Use the definition of
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congruence in terms of rigid motions
to show that two triangles are
congruent if and only if corresponding
pairs of sides and corresponding pairs
of angles are congruent.
G-CO.8. Explain how the criteria for
triangle congruence (ASA, SAS, and
SSS) follow from the definition of
congruence in terms of rigid motions.
Quarter 4:
 G-SRT.2. Given two figures, use the
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definition of similarity in terms of
similarity transformations to decide if
they are similar; explain using
similarity transformations the meaning
of similarity for triangles as the
equality of all corresponding pairs of
angles and the proportionality of all
corresponding pairs of sides.
G-SRT.6. Understand that by
similarity, side ratios in right triangles
are properties of the angles in the
triangle, leading to definitions of
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PPF 3.1 Find the measure of an angle
using properties of parallel lines
M 1.1 Estimate or calculate the length of
a line segment based on other lengths
given on a geometric figure
PPF 4.1 Use several angle properties to
find an unknown angle measure
GR Find the midpoint of a segment
GR Use the distance formula
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trigonometric ratios for acute angles.
G-SRT.8. Use trigonometric ratios
and the Pythagorean Theorem to
solve right triangles in applied
problems
G-C.2. Identify and describe
relationships among inscribed angles,
radii, and chords. Include the
relationship between central,
inscribed, and circumscribed angles;
inscribed angles on a diameter are
right angles; the radius of a circle is
perpendicular to the tangent where
the radius intersects the circle.
Unit Titles:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
Exploring Geometry
Thinking Geometrically
Parallel Lines and Transversals
Lines in the Coordinate Plane
Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Congruent Triangles and Transformations
Proportions and Similarity
The Pythagorean Theorem
Perimeter and Area
Circles and Spheres
Textbook(s):
 Course textbooks will be used in-class and may only be removed with
permission.
Required Materials and Supplies:
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A folder for keeping notes, assignments, etc. in. (Exclusively for this class!)
A notebook or loose leaf paper.
Pencil, eraser
Attendance Policy:
Every student is expected to be in school each day on time. If you are absent, your
parent or guardian must call the school. When you return, you must bring in a
note to the Main Office. Mrs. Ford-Criss will verify that your absence is excused
and mark it in PowerSchool.
You must be in your seat when the bell rings or you will be considered Tardy.
Excessive Tardies and/or absences will be referred to the Dean of Students, and
will be addressed according to School Policy.
Late Work Policy:
If your absence is excused, you will have the opportunity to make up missing
work. You will have the same number of days that you were absent to turn it in.
So, if you were absent from school for two days, your makeup work is due two
days later.
Attendance/Absences/Make-up Work: It is the responsibility of the student to
meet with me outside of class for work missed due to an excused absence. Please
schedule a time with me as soon as possible, upon return.
Grading Policy:
Grades will be broken down into the following percentages:
Category
Homework
Do Now/Participation
Classwork
Quizzes
Tests
Projects
Total
Percentage
5%
5%
15%
25%
30%
20%
100%
The grading scale for this class is as follows:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Percentage
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
59 or below
Grade Points
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.4
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0
Classroom Rules and Expectations:
Students are expected to control their own behavior and contribute to an orderly
learning environment, following the behavior guidelines outlined in the school
handbook.
1. Be respectful of EVERYONE
2. Come prepared to class everyday
3. Follow Directions
4. Use your time productively
Classroom Procedures:
1. Entering the Classroom
a. You should enter the classroom quietly and in a respectful manner.
b. If you have homework to turn in you will put it in your class’s basket
and pick up your DO NOW sheet
c. When the bell rings, students will already be in their seats SILENTLY
working on the DO NOW.
d. After 5 minutes your Do Now will be collected and then we will
discuss your findings together as a class to make sure we all
understand the solution.
2. Classroom Etiquette
a. If I am talking, you are listening.
b. Students will raise their hand if they need to ask a question or would
like to volunteer the answer to a question.
c. If a student needs to get out of their seat for any reason during the
period, they may do so after asking for permission discreetly.
3. Each student will receive 10 points daily for being in class.
Points will deducted for the following infractions:
a. Tardy to class -5 points
b. Uniform – 1 point and infraction
c. Cell phone -3 points
d. Food -2 points per item
e. Attitude -2 points
Homework Policy: Homework will be given out almost every day. It will be due on
the next day after it is assigned as soon as you walk in the classroom. I will check it
during the first 5 minutes of class for completion while you are working on the Do
Now. If you are late to class you will lose 5 points from the 10 daily points.
Honesty: Cheating on any assignment will result in a grade of zero for all parties
involved as well as discipline measures outlined in the ACE Tech student handbook.
This includes plagiarism of any level, and also talking, whispering, gesturing, or
passing notes during assessments.
Additional Information: Students have a number of opportunities for receiving
extra assistance outside of class. I may be available before or after school and
during lunch if arrangements are made by the student beforehand. Please do not
hesitate in asking for help.