Geometry Syllabus

by Carol Braun

September 20, 2005

GEOMETRY SYLLABUS

Purpose

Geometry is a one-year course designed to prepare high school students for success in future mathematics courses. It presents important mathematical ideas that are the foundation for success in later study.

Geometry presents a unique opportunity for studying the processes of reasoning. Since ancient times, geometry has been for many people the foremost example of a fully reasoned system of knowledge.

Content

Reasoning and Proof
Parallel and Perpendicular lines
Congruent Triangles
Similarity
Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Quadrilaterals
Circles
Area, Surface Area, and Volume

Student Grading

Quizzes will be worth 15% . Computer assignments will be worth 5%. Notes will be worth 15%. L to J will be worth 5%. Tests will be worth 60%.

Classroom Expectations

Students are to come to class prepared which includes, bring Math book, paper, pencil, and note book, and being on time. Students at all times are to be respectful of the teacher and other students in the room. All work will be done in pencil. If you do not have a pencil, you may rent .

If you are late to class make sure that you have a pass. It is ten minutes after school it you do not have a pass. During your study time you may go to the bathroom or get a drink.

Your homework will not be graded. But there will be at least two quizzes. The quiz will come from problems found on the homework assignment. You may use you homework assignment to do the quiz. You will not received any credit unless the problem shows all work. This means that you want to do your work in detail. There will be one quiz over all the material and not necessary the problems found in homework.

There will be notes to take over the concepts covered. A notebook will be provided for your math notes. These notes can be used when taking tests or quizzes.

Absences

Your Student Handbook defines these expectations and parameters. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the assignment and notes for the day(s) missed. After test, the work will not be graded. Get make-up tests and quizzes done as quickly as possible usually the next day. It is your responsibility to make arrangements for make-up quizzes or test.