GEOMETRY Equations are just the boring part of mathematics. I attempt to see things in terms of geometry.

Stephen Hawking (1942 - )

PENCIL ZONE

Work turned inMust be in pencil

Pen = NO CREDIT

Book and Website• The book is just one of many resources

used in the course – the book is not a guide to the class and the class will not be taught in the order that the book is layed out.

• Book Title: Geometry Integration Applications Connections

• Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill• Price: $49.50• Website: www.glencoe.com

Another Book We Will Use

• End of Course Workbook –• If you would like a copy in order

to save writing, I will be placing a book order on January 6th –

• Each workbook will cost 10 dollars if ordered as part of my order

• If ordered on your own it will be 23 dollars

Piloting Geometry without a book

• As an alternate to the previous ways we have taught geometry we will be teaching geometry in more cohesive units

• This is done in an effort to put like concepts together to create a more homogeneous learning experience

• This means that organization and keeping a neat and orderly binder are a MUST

• With this in mind Binder checks will be done each and every Unit test

Course Overview• provides students with a way to link

their perceptions of the world with the mathematics that allow them to solve a variety of problems they will encounter not only in other disciplines but also in their lives.

• gives students a visual way to conceptualize or organize

certain aspects of their environment

Course Overview• provide students with visual and concrete

representations that help them gain insight into important areas of mathematics and their applications.

• provide students with a broad view of geometry and its applications, including algebraic techniques associated with coordinates and transformations that reinforce important geometric concepts such as congruence, similarity, parallelism, symmetry, and perpendicularity.

Expectations• Do homework and all assignments daily• Study daily• Participate in class• Ask questions when needed• Come to tutorial if you need to• If you do these things then you will

succeed in this class, if not then you will not have a successful experience

• You will receive the grade you earn – NO EXCEPTIONS – I am not Santa Claus and Christmas only comes in December

Rules• Come to class on time with all needed

materials prepared to learn.• Raise your hand and wait to be

recognized before speaking in class.• Remain seated unless given permission

to do otherwise.• Absolutely no food is allowed in the

classroom.• Treat your teacher, your peers and

yourself with respect.• Tardy means not being in your

seat when the bell rings.

Consequences• Detention

• Discipline Referral

• Call to parents

• Temporary move to another classroom

• Loss of grade

TESTS and QUIZZES• Tests will be given at the end of each

unit with a midterm at the end of the 9th week

• Tests will make up 25@ of your grade• Quizzes will be given once or twice

per week depending on the material presented

• Quizzes will make up 15% of your grade

Grading Policy• Tests 25%• Quizzes 15%• Homework 15%• Projects 15%• Classwork 20%• Computer Lab 10%

• TOTAL 100%

• This is 85% of your grade the rest of your grade is the End of Course Test

• The EOCT makes up 15% of your grade

Supplies Needed• 1 - 3 inch binder• 1 package of 12 dividers - numbered• 2 packages pencils• 3 packages notebook paper – 150

sheets • Calculator –TI-84 is highly

recommended• Protractor• Ruler• Compass• 10 Page protectors

Cooperative Learning Groups

• The classroom will be arranged in small learning groups

• This will be done so that during certain assignments you will be able to work together to help each other

• The idea is that students can help each other to understand

• Help each other to learn do not do the assignment for your group members

Headings on Papers• Each student will be given

a number to use on the heading of your papers.

• No names should appear on papers – ONLY your number

• This will make it easier to grade and return papers.

Homework• Homework is a very important part of

the learning process for mathematics and provides an opportunity for reinforcement of skills taught in class. Students should expect homework DAILY.

• Math is not a spectator sport. One must practice what is taught in order to learn.

All Star Homework Club

• For as long as you get 100% on homework checked you stay on the wall and receive one free problem on each test

• This will restart every 6 weeks• Begins with second test• Stay on the homework wall all

semester and receive one bonus 100% test grade

Assignment Calendar• An assignment calendar will be provided both on

paper as well as online • This means that when a day is missed there will

be no excuse for falling behind.• If you miss a day, the class notes will be online in

full as well so that nothing will be missed when you miss a day of school.

• Make up work that is on worksheets will be located in folders and the assginment calendar will also be posted in the classroom

• It is the student’s responsibility to pick up make up work and turn it in within the alloted time

Late Work• Late work will not be accepted unless you are

absent and have an excused absence• This only applies to classroom assignments

missed• Assignments missed should be done since you

have an assignment calendar and you have access to class notes online

• Class notes should be obtained online or by asking a friend for the information. Do not ask me for the information, it is your responsibility to get the information when you miss a day of school

• Projects are due on the day scheduled – no exceptions-

Extra Credit– Extra credit will be given at different points

during the semester through things like amnesty day and parent teacher conferences

– Another way to receive extra credit will be by bringing in supplies when requested

– Extra credit is not given just because you are lazy and do not do your work

– Geometry requires you to do your work daily and to keep up with class assignments

Computer Lab• Technology is an integral part of this class• We will go to the computer lab regularly• This is not play time • You will have specific assignments to

complete and turn in• If you are off task you will be warned

once, if a second warning is needed you will be removed from the computer lab and receive a 0 for that assignment

Geometer’s Sketchpad

• This will be the main program used in the computer lab

• It allows you to use the computer to investigate and see the geometry concepts yourself

• The program is fun and easy to use

Geometer’s SketchpadExamples of Sketchpad

activities• Bubble• Tools from web

TI – 84 and 83 Calculators• These calculators are a great

investment and I strongly encourage you to buy one

• We will be using them in class as another hands on tool to investigating the geometric ideas taught in class

• A scientific calculator will be needed in class at the very minimum

• A cell phone is not a calculator

Cabri Jr.• This program can be loaded

onto the TI calculators • We will be using this

program on the calculators in class

• I will provide some calculators

• These calculators will be given out after proper collateral is given to ensure that the calculator doesn’t leave the room with you

• Having your own TI 83 or 84 will be helpful

Screen as viewed on a TI-84 Plus

Tutorial Hours• Tuesday 3:15-4:00• Thursday 3:15-4:00• Mornings upon request• As another way to provide support I will be

available for questions online for 1 hour each evening. I will try to do this from 8:00-9:00 each evening

• In order to reach me online, use yahoo messanger I will be logged on as tbrooks2021- simply send me a message with your question and who you are and I will take the time to help you with your problems

• You can leave messages even if I am not online and I will answer them once I log on.

END OF COURSE TEST

• This is a comprehensive test given to all Geometry students state wide

• This will count as 15% of your final grade

• We will spend several days reviewing prior to the test

Class Website

• There is a website for this class at http://www.classhomework.com

• Class notes, project information, extra credit opportunities and other important information will be posted here.

QUESTIONS ?

•Are there any questions?

Created by Ms. Brooksand Ms. Addison

August 2005

Updated January 2006

Website where information is located

• www.classhomework.com• Click on find your teacher• Then look for our school by going through state

and city information to find MLKing• Once you find the website you can look over

the site to find what you need• Any information you would like to see that is

password protected - the password is geometry1

• Notes and assignments will be online as well as project information and anything else that could be useful to you or your parents.

• Share the website information with your parents