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Mrs. Ferency
2007-2008 School Year
1.0 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11
Course Description
This course is designed to
precede the Geometry class in the same manner that Algebra Essentials
precedes Algebra I. This course will give students the opportunity to
study basic geometry skills at a slower pace than a traditional geometry
course. The expectation is that students follow up with a year of
geometry after completing Geometry Essentials.
The course will include
properties and application of segments and angles, parallel and
perpendicular lines, quadrilaterals, triangles, polygons, and circles.
Specific topics included in the study of triangles are: congruent and
similar triangles and right triangles. Students will also investigate
how to find surface area and volume of solids.
Prerequisite: Algebra
Essentials and/or Algebra I
TOPICS TO BE COVERED AS TIME PERMITS:
1. Basics of Geometry
2. Segments & Angles
3. Parallel & Perpendicular Lines
4. Triangle Relationships
5. Congruent Triangles
6. Quadrilaterals
7. Similarity
8. Polygons & Area
9. Surface Area & Volume
10. Right Triangles & Trigonometry
11. Circles
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
1. Come prepared for class: (have sharpened pencil, notebook,
paper, textbook and any other appropriate equipment/supplies. (See
supply list below)
2. Be in their seat when the bell rings, be prepared to learn,
be courteous and quiet.
3. Keep ALL materials organized in a 3-ring binder or divided
expandable folder. Including:
Daily Classwork Vocabulary / Definitions Homework /
Handouts Postulates & Theorems Quizzes & Tests
4. Keep all assignments I due dates and grades in
Planner.
5. Use class time appropriately:
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By listening to and following instructions (NO sleeping in class)
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By working on math assignments only
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By asking questions in class
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By getting extra help when confused. Make an appointment with me in the
appointment book. (I am available before school - after 7:30 a.m., after
school or during advisement)
6. ASSIGNMENTS. Turn in neat papers that are legible. It is
required to put name, date, assignment and hour in upper right corner of
paper or assignment for it to be graded. If absent, please also include
the word ABSENT and the date absent at the top of the paper and
circle. SHOW ALL WORK & BOX ALL ANSWERS on ALL homework, tests, and
quizzes.
Assignments are to be turned in on time (due
dates). If not, they may lose points each day they are late.
7. MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS. You are responsible for making up missed
homework and assignments. Make arrangements to take tests and quizzes
as soon as possible. Tests or Quizzes previously announced will be
expected to be taken the day you return to class. If the absence is
prearranged, you are responsible to get the assignments before the
absence and turn them in the day you return.
8.
Do their best, show self control,
patience, and create a positive atmosphere for learning.
9.
Show respect towards self, other
students, teachers and all personal and school property. Also show
integrity, kindness, and courtesy towards all.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
1.
Homework
(Show All Work)
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Have homework out sitting on your desk at the beginning of class for a
pre-check. DO NOT expect me to wait for you to get it out when I come
around to check.
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OR
Have homework ready to be corrected at the beginning of class.
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OR
Have homework ready to turn in.
2. Restroom Policy
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Use the restroom before class
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Please do not interrupt class except in case of an emergency
3. FAILED Test or Quizzes
I recommend that you make arrangements to:
a. Correct (1/2 of corrected points to be added to original score)
b. Retake the Test or Quiz
Check with me to see which option will be available
(the options may only be available after school), then RESTUDY and ask
questions. These options will NOT be available for every test or quiz,
so Do Your Best on each the first time.
4. Room Appearance
Do your part in keeping the room clean - put desk
back in order, pick up and put in trash all items on the floor, do not
write on desk. NO food or drink allowed in room. This is your room,
Please keep it clean.
5. New Textbook
It is your responsibility to preserve, protect and
properly care for the textbook assigned to you. This textbook is NEW, so
take VERY GOOD care of it. Protect the textbook by covering it, DO NOT
drop the textbook, stuff it in your locker or bookbag.
DO NOT make any marks in it. Fines will be assessed
at the end of the year for any damage to the textbook.
GRADING POLICIES
Homework, tests, projects and quizzes (announced
and unannounced – several per chapter) and any other assignments given
for grading will be scored and recorded in the following manner:
60% Weighted
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All chapter tests
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Major quizzes
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Large projects
30% Weighted
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Minor quizzes
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Article Reviews
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In-Class Work / Group Work
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Some Homework Assignments / Other Assignments
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Project
10% Weighted
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Homework or Daily Assignments / Assignment Checks
(Collected and/or graded randomly)
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Classroom Participation
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Some In-Class Work / Group Work
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Notebook Checks
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Required Signature Papers
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Kleenex
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Extra Credit: Extra credit assignments may be occasionally
offered during the course of the class on tests, quizzes, homework
assignments, or etc. All students are encouraged to try them. I
will not create extra credit assignments to help students bring up
grades at the last minute such as the end of the marking period of
semester.
PLEASE ASK FOR HELP.
Make an appointment to get extra help. I am here to make your math
experience a successful one.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
1.
3-ring binder with 6 dividers to keep assignments, notes, etc.
organized OR an expandable divider folder just for Geometry.
2.
Pencils, eraser, colored pencils, including red pencils,
3.
Graphing paper, notebook paper. NO spiral notebooks
4.
Calculator (graphing optional). Please engrave with your name &
register with me.
5.
Protractor, compass, and ruler (with inches, centimeter and
millimeter units on it)
6.
Kleenex (extra credit points – one (1) box per semester)
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