Download Geometry Syllabus - Pompton Lakes School

POMPTON LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
GEOMETRY
2015-2016
Instructor:
Email:
Phone:
Mr. Michael Cemelli
[email protected]
973-835-7100
Course Description
This course is a college preparatory course in which algebraic skills are reviewed and
strengthened through applications to problem-solving in geometry. Relationships
among points, lines, and planes are investigated. Topics such as coordinate geometry,
congruency, right triangles, trigonometry, similarity, properties of polygons, circles and
three-dimensional figures are also covered.
Course Content
UNITS
1. Lines and Angles
2. Tringles
3. Quadrilaterals and Circles
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TOPICS
Points, Lines, and Planes
Distance and Midpoints
Angle Measure
Parallel Lines and Transversals
Classifying Triangles
Congruent Triangles
Proving Congruence
Polygons
Parallelograms
Reflections and Translations
Circles, Arcs, and Chords
Inscribe Angles, Secants, and
Tangents
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4. Area and Volume
 Areas of Parallelograms, Triangles,
Trapezoids, and Rhombi
 Areas of Regular Polygons and
Circles
 Three Dimensional Figures
 Volume of Prisms, Cylinders,
Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres
Student Learning Objectives
1. Students will learn all the definition and how to identify and label all geometric
terms.
2. Students will be able to calculate slope and express its meaning and relationship
to a rate of change of a quantity.
3. Students will compare the sides and angles of triangles to determine whether they
are congruent or similar
4. Student will use their knowledge of various methods learning included
Pythagorean Theorem, geometric mean, trigonometry, Law of Sines and Cosines
to solve a triangle.
5. Trapezoid has only pair of parallel sides; squares and rectangles have congruent
diagonals and four right angles; squares and rhombi have four congruent sides.
6. Students will be able to identify and label diameter, radius, chord, secant, tangent,
and center.
7. Students will use various theorems involving chords, secants, and tangents to
solve problems.
8. Students will understand that area measures the surface of a two dimensional figure
and the volume shows how much a sold figure can hold.
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Grading
Grading will be according to Pompton Lakes High School guidelines. Completion of
assignments, projects, attendance, punctuality, class presentations and participation are
all considerations when determining the grade of a student. Points will be given for
each assignment and final grades will be posted on the PLHS website for student and
parents/guardians to view. Students who are in jeopardy of failing the course will be
notified, along with their parents/guardians, approximately mid-school year.
A+ (97 - 100)
B+ (87 - 89)
C+ (77 - 79)
D (65 - 69)
A (93 - 96)
B (83 - 86)
C (73 - 76)
F ( < 65 )
A- (90 - 92)
B- (80 - 82)
C- (70 - 72)
Assignments
Assignment
Homework*
Quizzes (including take-home and open
notebook)
Presentations
Tests/Projects
Classwork/Participation
Notebooks (Bonus Points!!)
Point Range
3
20-50
20-60
50-100
5-15
5 (periodically)
* If homework is not completed by the due date, you will be given a maximum of 5 days
turn in assignments late for 50% credit. After the fifth day it will be graded as a zero.
** The will be a repair policy which will be in effect throughout the entire school year.
This policy allows students to correct all take-home assignments (including quizzes) until
they receive a grade they are satisfied with.
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Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes punctually and remain until the end of the
period or when dismissed. All tardiness to class, excused absents, and/or unauthorized
absents will follow Pompton Lakes High School Rules and Procedure protocols.
Notes: Students are expected to be on time for each class. However, if lateness cannot
be avoided, please enter class with discretion towards the learning environments of
your classmates.
Cells phones are to be OFF during class. In case of an emergency, please speak with the
teacher prior to the start of class. In addition to phones, all electronics will not be
permitted for use in class unless assigned by the instructor. Please note that if observed
using an electronic form of communication (texting, email, Facebook, etc.) points will be
deducted for participation and device will be confiscated.
Be respectful of each other’s opinions; please do not interrupt the person speaking.
Participation in discussions is required of all students!
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