AFNORTH INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

Geometry Lab

Course Syllabus

Miss Taylor

SY 2004-2005

COURSE TITLE: Geometry Lab

TEACHER: Miss Taylor

E-MAIL: Alicia_taylor2@eu.odedea.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Geometry Lab is intended for students who have struggled with Math classes in the past and would like to have extra time and instruction to reach the course goals and standards. It earns an elective credit, instead of a Math credit.

COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS:

While not a clone of the standard Geometry course Geometry Lab is intended to work hand in hand with the Geometry course, and therefore has very similar goals, objectives, and standards. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

-Utilize algebraic methods to find missing information about sides, segments and angles in geometric figures.

-Recognize reflections, translations, and rotations of functions

-Apply congruence theorems to compare angles and triangles.

-Apply properties of general and special right triangles to solve problems

-Prove properties of segments, triangles, and quadrilaterals use their coordinate representations.

-Apply coordinate representations or rotations, and reflection

-Collect data organize and graph information collected from geometric figures

-Use axioms to develop deductive reasoning in proofs

-Construct hypotheses about lines, planes, angles, arcs and tangents through investigations outside the classroom

-Describe in writing the relationship among the area, perimeter and volume of various two and three dimensional figures or geometric models in real life

-Use appropriate symbols to express points, lines, segments, rays, angles, triangles, congruence, similarity, and other geometric notations

-Apply deductive and inductive reasoning with respect to geometric figures, patterns, and mathematical structures

-Compare the attributes of two and three-dimensional shapes in architecture and the real world

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:

In addition to the regular textbook, the lab course will make extensive use of Geometer’s Sketchpad and Cognitive Tutor

Fall Semester

Chapter 1 Tools of Geometry

Chapter 2 Investigating Geometric Figures

Chapter 3 Transformations: Shapes in Motion

Chapter 4 Triangle Relationships

Chapter 5 Measuring in the Plane

Chapter 6 Measuring in Space

Spring Semester

Chapter 7 Reasoning and Parallel Lines

Chapter 8 Proving Triangles Congruent

Chapter 9 Quadrilaterals

Chapter 10 Similarity

Chapter 11 Right Angle Trigonometry

AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s CSP (Continuous School Progress) goal is:

“All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriculum.” The 6 + 1 trait is the model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1 Trait writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 Trait model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing improvement. Success of all students requires that the 6 + 1 Trait become a consistent and integral component of each course taught at AFNORTH International Middle/High School.

All tests (4-5 per quarter) will contain at least one problem in which the student will be required to write a paragraph detailing how they would solve and check that problem. These problems will be scored based on a rubric involving both content and their understanding and use of one of the 6+1 Traits
Students will receive in class training and practice in writing the above paragraphs.
Students will be able to receive full credit on one wrong problem per test by completing the following written extra credit sheet. (available in class)

Name________________________________ Date______________

Rewrite

Problem #_____________

a) Complete Explanation of what I did wrong on this problem:

_________________________________________________________________

B) Detailed explanation of the correct solution: Be sure to explain your reasoning and what you know about the underlying concepts.

c) Correct solution to the problem, with all of my work shown.

COURSE GRADING AND ASSESSMENT:

Each Semester is split into two quarters. During the quarter, a student will take four or five tests worth 100 points each. Assignments can be expected daily. These will be checked by a 10-point homework quiz based on the assignment. It is required that work be shown on all assignments. All assignments should have a heading in the upper right hand corner consisting of:

Name

Page numbers and Exercise Numbers

Section Number.

Other Quizzes will be given at various times. These will be worth 5 to 20 points.

Grading Scale:

A notebook is required, and will be picked up each quarter. This notebook should contain all assignments, class notes, and handouts. It is worth 100 points.

The Semester grade consists of the two quarter grades plus a Semester Exam. The Semester Exam equals one half of a quarter grade making it worth 20 percent of the grade.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS/CONSEQUENCES:

It is expected that all students will come to class with a willingness to learn. Classroom time is to be used for learning. Behavior should never interfere with learning. Students are expected to bring all necessary supplies with them. Gum chewing must be discreet. No Walkmans or other listening devices are allowed. No sunglasses are allowed. Students need to use the restrooms during the very generous ten minute passing period.

TEXTBOOK:

Geometry: Tools For A Changing World; Prentice Hall

SUPPLIES:

Notebook – 3-ring binder preferred Loose-leaf paper

Graph paper pen or pencils

Ruler – Metric and English calculator

HOMEWORK POLICY:

Assignments are essential. Very few students can pass Geometry Lab without faithfully completing the assignments. Assignments are expected to be turned in on time. An extension of one day will be granted if a student is having difficulty with an assignment. Otherwise, late assignments will receive half credit.

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:

Assignments not turned in because the student was absent when it was assigned are not considered late. This applies only to excused absences. A student will routinely have an extension of as many days as he was absent. It is expected that tests missed due to excused absences will be made up within one week of the absence.

EXTRA HELP:

Please feel free to come see me during seminar period if you feel that you need extra help. I am also available after school by appointment.