Room 6 Teacher: Mrs. Anderson

GEOMETRY SYLLABUS

Course Overview:

· To develop inductive and deductive reasoning skills.

· To make and test conjectures about mathematical and real-world patterns.

· To investigate the properties of the basic figures of geometry¾triangles, quadrilaterals and other polygons.

· To study congruence and similarity by discovering the properties of reflections, translations, rotations, glide reflections, and dilations.

· To draw and measure two and three-dimensional figures.

· To apply algebra skills to study parallel and perpendicular lines in the coordinate plane.

· To develop problem solving skills and applications using diagrams, tables or models.

*Each student will be required to keep a math journal in order to further develop mathematical skills and to apply their knowledge of math to understand real-world problems. Also, each student is required to keep all work in a binder. Binders will be checked quarterly for neatness, completeness and organization.

*Homework is an important part of learning mathematics and will be assigned daily. Every assigned problem should be tried and the answer checked. It is permissible to discuss problems with other students and relatives. It is not permissible to copy another student’s work. Several lab assignments and long term projects will be assigned throughout this course. Lab assignments are figured in as quiz grades and long-term projects count are figured in as test grades. Late work will not be accepted for any reason. Have someone bring in your work for you when you are absent.

*Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will be given a zero for the assignment or examination in addition to notification to the parents and to the administration. This applies to those receiving answers as well as those giving answers. Examples of cheating are using a cheat sheet, copying someone else's paper, allowing someone to copy your paper, talking during a test.

*Attendance is a significant part of your class participation percentage. It is vital to achieve the objectives of this course. Extensive absences will significantly lower your grade. You must bring in an excuse note from your parent on the day of return for all absences. You are responsible for finding out what you have missed while absent. If you know ahead of time that you will be absent, you must get your work in advance in order to receive credit. There will be no makeup exams. If you are absent due to suspension, you are entitled to the work missed, but you will not receive a grade for any missed material.

*Tardiness will not be tolerated. Extensive tardiness will tremendously affect your grade due to the fact that here is a daily timed assignment at the start of class everyday. This assignment cannot be made up if you are tardy, so you will receive a zero. Get to class on time.

*Progress reports will be sent out each marking period, more if needed. My conference period is during third hour. If you have any questions about your child, feel free to call at that time.

*Tutoring will be offered after school on Tuesdays from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. If you are having trouble understanding any work, this is time to get extra help. Come with specific questions and problems in hand. Do not wait until it is too late to get help.

*Website is available for this course. It includes course information and requirements, copies of forms, monthly calendars, homework assignment schedule, problems of the week, helpful math links, etc. This site is should be very helpful to you. It you do not have access at home, other places to get access are the public library, computer class, a friend’s computer, etc. My website address is: www.andersonmath.inspiringteachers.com

*Grading Policy is as follows: Grading Scale is as follows:

Tests……….40% 90 – 100 A

Quizzes…………20% 89 – 80 B

Homework……….. 20% 79 – 70 C

Journal…………10% 69 – 60 D

Class participation……..10% 59 – below E

*Supplies required for this course include:

1. $20 textbook deposit (refundable when book is returned at the end of the year)

1 binder with lined loose leaf paper and five dividers
2 or 3 pencils everyday! (preferably mechanical pencils)
1 geometry tool kit (specifically with a ruler, compass and a protractor)
1 scientific calculator

*Always come to class prepared with the proper supplies, so that the daily task can be completed promptly. Students are required to treat each other and Mrs. Anderson in a respectful manner.