Geometry Lab
Mrs. Shade – room 204
Course Syllabus and Expectations 2013-14
Course Description: Geometry is defined as, “The mathematical study of the properties of
measurement, and relationships of points, lines, planes, surfaces, angles, and solids” (The
American Heritage Science Dictionary). This course is designed to assist your success in
geometry class.
The pacing of this course will parallel the geometry course.
Essential Outcomes: 1.
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Inductive reasoning and proving the validity of conditional statements
Segment relationships
Types of angles and angle pair relationships
Ways to prove congruency of triangles (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, HL and CPCTC)
Right triangle relationships (30-60-90, 45-45-90, geometric mean, Pythag. Th., etc.)
Quadrilateral family and special features of each
Proportions and similarities of figures
Circle relationships (formed by radii, arcs, secants, tangents and chords)
Area of 2-Dimensional polygons and circles
Surface area and volume of 3-Dimensional solids
Course Content:
SEMESTER ONE
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2–
34–
56–
Points, lines, planes and angles
Reasoning and Proof
Parallel lines and perpendicular lines
Congruent triangles
Relationships in triangles
Quadrilaterals
Student Evaluation:
Student grades will be determined using the following
weighted percentages:
Semester grade:
In-class work – 100%
Student grades are based 100% on Classroom Work
and Assessments. Students will have multiple
opportunities to correct and improve their scores.
SEMESTER TWO
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7 – Proportions and Similarity
8 –Right Triangle and Trigonometry
9 –Areas of polygons and circles
10- Surface Area and Volume
11- Circles
12- Transformations
C H S Grade Scale
98-100 A+
94-97 A
91-93 A88-90 B+
84-87 B
81-83 B78-80 C+
74-77 C
71-73 C68-70 D+
64-67 D
60-63 D59 –Below F
Class Expectations:
1. In the room when the bell rings and have materials out and ready.
2. Any purse or bag must remain on floor, under your desk during class.
3. You need permission from teacher before using any electronic device
(other than approved calculator).
4. Actively take part in all class work.
5. Keep track of your grade on a daily basis, and keep assignments in
case of grade discrepancy.
6. Have appropriate supplies
*textbook, *paper, *pencil, *folder, *calculator
compass and protractor (when needed)
*If you repeatedly do not have needed supplies in class, disciplinary actions will be taken.
Absent/Late Work Policy: Students are responsible for gathering missed work on their first day
back to class.
If a student is participating in a school field trip, the student is not considered “absent” and
therefore assignments are due as if the student was present.
Classroom work Guidelines:
o Class work is to be completed during the class period.
o Points will be deducted if you are not working on the assigned problems.
Restroom/Locker Pass: A student will be given 3 passes that may be used with teacher
permission to go to the restroom or locker during a semester. Teacher will keep track of passes.
HELP OPTIONS:
1. Math help sessions (Before and after school)
2. Rose-Hulman Help Line (7PM – 10PM Sunday – Thursday)
1-877-ASK-ROSE
www.askrose.org
3. Book Help (practice quizzes, examples, review, etc., etc.)
www.my.hrw.com
4. http://www.incompetech.com/beta/plainGraphPaper/