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SYLLABUS GEOMETRYSECOND QUARTER2008
Mrs. Margaret Ritzel3211 Geometry Periods 4, 5, 6, and 7 meet on E, F, and G days We will follow the lesson by quarter, cycle, and number, which is arbitrary. There may be changes based on unexpected schedules, department meetings, retreats, etc. In general the odd numbered problems will be assigned from the section in the book that is covered. The standards addressed can be found in the course requirement.
Quarter II
Cycle1 1 4.1 Types/Congruent Triangles 2 4.2 Triangle Angle Sum 3 4.2 Triangle Corollaries 4 4.3 SSS/SAS/ASA Postulates 5 4.4 AAS/HL Theorems 6 4.5 Proofs using CPCTC
Cycle 2 1 4.5 More Proofs 2 4.6 Isosceles Triangle Theorem 3 4.6 Isosceles Triangle Theorem 4 4.6 Isosceles Triangle Theorem Converse 5 Review for Test 6 Test 4.1-4.6/Portfolios
Cycle 3 1 5.1 Triangle Parts 2 5.2 Draw Triangle Parts 3 5.2 Triangle Parts Theorems 4 Ritzelville 5 5.3 Midsegment Theorem 6 5.3 Sierpinski Triangle
Cycle 4 1 5.4 Inequalities in One Triangle 2 5.4 Inequalities in One Triangle 3 Review Test 4 Test 5.1-5.4/Portfolios 5 Review for Exams/Turn in Vocabulary List 6 Review for Exams/Turn in BIG, BIG TEST
Cycle 5 1 6.1 Polygons 2 6.1 Polygons 3 6.2 Interior/Exterior Angle Sum 4 6.2 Interior/Exterior Angle Sum 5 6.3 Properties of Parallelograms 6 6.3 Properties of Parallelograms
SYLLABUS GEOMETRYFIRST QUARTER2008
Mrs. Margaret Ritzel3211 Geometry Geometry classes meet Periods 4-7. All meet on E, F, and G days. We will follow the lesson by quarter, cycle, and number, which is arbitrary. There may be changes based on unexpected schedules, department meetings, retreats, etc. In general the odd numbered problems will be assigned from the section in the book that is covered. The standards addressed can be found in the course requirement.
Quarter I
Cycle1 1 1.1 Optical Illusions 2 2.1 Undefined Terms: Points, Lines, Planes 3 2.1 Segments/Rays/Lines 4 2.1 Kinds of Angles/Protractor Use 5 2.2 Segment Postulates/Number Line 6 2.2 Angle Postulates/Protractor Use
Cycle 2 1 2.3 More Segment Relationships 2 2.3 More Angle Relationships 3 Review for Test 4 Review for Test 5 Test on 2.1 – 2.3 6 1.7 Use Compass/Straightedge for Constructions
Cycle 3 1 1.7 Use Compass/Straightedge 2 2.4 Conditionals 3 2.4 Postulates of Geometry 4 2.5 Properties of Equality 5 2.5 Using Properties of Equality 6 2.6 Special Angles
Cycle 4 1 2.6 Using Theorems of Angles 2 Review for Test 3 Test on 2.4 – 2.6 4 3.1 Parallel/Perpendicular Lines 5 3.2 Postulates for Parallel/Perpendicular Lines 6 3.3 Contrapositives
Cycle 5 1 3.4 Proofs 2 3.5 Parallel Lines and Angles 3 3.5 Properties of Parallel Lines 4 3.6 Prove Lines Parallel 5 Review for Test 6 Test on 3.1 – 3.6
Name __________________________ Subject _______________ Date _______ Dear Students: Everyone wants to do well in school and graduate. You probably want to go to college or into the business world. The choice is yours meaning you need to make the right choices. It is within your power to come to class on time, be prepared with materials, and study. It is not the responsibility of the teacher, your parents, or society. My job is contained in the following mission statement: To help each student to have a positive attitude about life and learning. I hope to nurture them by teaching them the tools they need, by motivating them with my enthusiasm, and by recognizing their attempts as well as their accomplishments. This packet contains some of the tools you will need. Keep it in your portfolio. Sincerely, MRS. RITZEL Room 106 Paschal mritzel@smrhs.org 301.475.2814 Ext 403 HOMEWORK (10% of grade) All students start with 100 at the beginning of each quarter. Whenever homework is missing from the textbook, or whenever a paper or written assignment is late or missing, it drops five points. CLASSWORK (subjective 5% of grade); DRILLS (5% of grade) participates/mostly correct 100 must be called/mostly correct 100 participates/correct half the time 90 must be called/correct half the time 85 participates/many errors 80 must be called /many errors 70 does not know where we are 55 During a quarter the classwork grade can drop five points for the following:
Unexcused Student Absences If more than 5 classes are missed per quarter the student may receive a failure grade for the quarter. If a student is absent because of a school activity, a note must be presented to Mrs. Ritzel stating the date and reason for the absence. Mrs. Ritzel will note the absent days. These students must turn in assignments on or before the due date. Students absent more than 20 classes per year may receive a failure for the year. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR ATTENDANCE.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS GEOMETRY periods 4-7 2008-2009 Page 23211 GEOMETRY (College Preparatory) MRS. RITZEL Room 106 Paschal mritzel@smrhs.org 301.475.2814 Ext 403 DESCRIPTION: Geometry deals with the properties and relationships of plane figures such as triangles, polygons, and circles. Concepts of congruence and similarity within figures are investigated. Postulates, theorems, and corollaries are introduced enabling students to complete various geometric proofs. TEXTBOOK: Geometry: An Integrated Approach by Larson, Boswell, and Stiff CONTENT STANDARDS: 1) Achieve the highest mathematical competence possible in support of cross-curricular applications and future studies in math, science, technology, and life. 2) Understand and be conversant in classic Euclidean geometry. 3) Illustrate, construct, and measure geometric diagrams. 4) Develop abilities in deductive reasoning using formal and informal (paragraph) proofs of geometric theorems and statements. 5) Develop personal responsibility for study, understanding, homework, and general success in mathematics courses. 6) Develop initial familiarity with basic trigonometric ratios and their applications. 7) Initiate preparation for geometry portion of the SAT. 8) Reflect on and clarify thinking about mathematical skills. 9) Apply geometric principles to solving problems related to two- and three- dimensional objects and coordinate geometry. MATERIALS: Compass/Straightedge(ruler), Protractor, marble composition books for homework/classwork, looseleaf, scientific calculator, pencils, pen, ruler, red pencil, color markers (optional), two-pocket folder for Student Portfolio. A quiz grade will be given every quarter for the Portfolio. Portfolios not handed in on time will not receive a grade greater than a 70. All papers handed in must have a signed SMR honor code and be in pencil. Possible penalty of 5 points each. There is no borrowing of materials. Materials are due within one week after the first day of class. CLASSROOM POLICY: Class will begin on time. Students should be in assigned seats or be marked late unless they have a note from a teacher signed. Sign in on the special board. When working together, students stay in assigned seats. To add variety to groups, seats are changed often. Per SMR policy a student can only go to the restroom with the proper hall pass and only in an emergency. Class is not finished until students are dismissed. Book bags should be out of aisles. Classwork grade is based on participation, note-taking, accuracy, and readiness with supplies. Students less than 10 minutes late are LATE; students more than 10 minutes late are CUTTING CLASS. HOMEWORK: Will be given nightly and must be completed in a special marble composition notebook the night assigned. The student’s name must be clearly visible on the cover of the notebook. Homework will not be accepted after homework is checked. If not done, it will receive a zero. Students are responsible for missed assignments. These may be found on the SMR website or the Homework printout. ALL WORK for problems must appear for credit. Please include name, date, page number, and problem number. Highlight or box answers. Copying of homework is cheating. Students caught cheating will be written up as an Honor Code violation and their names will be sent to the Honor Council. QUIZZES: May be given at any time. If a student is absent, he/she may not make up a quiz. It doesn’t receive a grade. The student is encouraged to complete the paper and have it checked for accuracy. Homework quizzes are open book. Students may get help but may not copy answers. ALL WORK must be shown on loose leaf attached to the quiz for credit. Answers must appear on the quiz itself. The quizzes must be handed in the day due before the end of the last class in the box unless they are to be graded during a particular class. No papers put under the door will be accepted as on-time. Copying on a homework quiz is cheating. Students caught cheating will be written up as an Honor Code violation and their names will be sent to the Honor Council.
Papers are late if they are not handed in by 2:30 pm (or 12:30 pm for early dismissal) at the end of the school day whether the student was absent or not. No quiz will be taken for a grade after quizzes have been corrected; however, if students still wish to hand in a paper for a grade, they must write and attach a letter of petition to it. In that letter tell me why you think the paper should be graded even though all the answers are held by the students whose papers were already graded and returned. Maybe it was because you were absent (which does not automatically get approved) or it was left home but finished. You must convince me that your reason is valid. It must be signed by you and a legal guardian. NO LATE PAPERS PUT IN THE BOX WILL BE ACCEPTED. THEY WILL BE RETURNED MARKED LATE WITH NO OTHER COMMENT. PUT IT DIRECTLY IN MY HAND NOT IN THE BOX. TESTS: Will usually be given at the end of a chapter but may be given when needed. ALL WORK must be shown on loose leaf. Answers should appear on the test. Seats must be separated as much as possible. If a student does not come to make arrangements for a makeup test (which will probably be an alternate test) before the first class on the day he/she returns, they will be expected to take the test during class time. Any test not made up within a week will receive a zero. If a student does not finish a test, he/she should make arrangements to stay after school that same day or the next day. If they cannot do this, they need to complete an alternate test within one week of the original test. Take home tests have rules similar to take home quizzes; however, if late, a student must get an “alternate test.” Students should learn from their mistakes; therefore, any student who fails a test MUST 1) redo the entire test 2) show all work 3) return it within a week. The grade will be taken as a quiz grade. This is a separate grade. The original test grade stands. PROJECTS: At least two weeks notice will be given. Projects not handed in on time will receive a grade no higher than a 70. COACH CLASS: I will be available from 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM most days Monday through Thursday. Students should make appointments. I will not stay if no student has signed up. I will not stay if a student with an appointment does not come before 3 PM. Please do not wait until the last minute to get help. ABSENCES: Unless a student is absent for an extended period, absence on the day before a test or an assignment DOES NOT relieve the student of his/her responsibilities. I highly recommend a Homework Buddy, the SMR website, and the Homework printout. I will be happy to discuss work missed before or after class. Mrs. Ritzel follows all school rules. Only work from an excused absence (which means I need to see the written approval from attendance or Administration) may be made up within 3 days of return except take-home quizzes or tests. Work during suspension, cut class, or unexcused absence may not be made up. If a student is absent because of a school activity, a note must be presented to Mrs. Ritzel stating the date and reason for the absence. Mrs. Ritzel will record the date of the absence. These students must turn in assignments on or before the due date unless previous arrangements have been discussed. GRADING: TESTS 50%/QUIZZES 30%/HOMEWORK 10%/CLASSWORK 10% Two Quarter Grades 40% of Semester Grade Midterm/Final Exam 20 % of Semester Grade 1st/2nd Semester 50 % of Year Grade
LET’S MAKE A DEAL page 3
MASTERY LEARNING CORRECTION SHEET RULES
If you fail a test, in the presence of the teacher and on a separate sheet of paper…. 1. Redo the ENTIRE TEST. This is done without notes. Study before you come. Come to coach class to get help. The teacher will give you a new paper. Be prepared with looseleaf. 2. Show ALL WORK. Put answers on the new paper. If there is a problem that involves any work at all, it must be shown. If this work is not shown, then the problem will be marked wrong even if the answer is correct. 3. This must be done within 5 school days unless other plans have been made. If no date is stamped on the original test, then it is the student’s responsibility to know the final date for corrections.
The deal…
Course requirements say that this will get a quiz grade. If you accept the above deal, then the paper gets a TEST grade. If you do not accept the deal, the paper receives a quiz grade. If it is not done within the 5 school days, it receives a zero quiz grade and the student will receive a form stating so and a parent will be notified.
If you pass a test, in the presence of the teacher and on a separate sheet of paper you have the following option…. 1. Redo the INCORRECT PROBLEMS. This is done without notes. Study before you come. Come to coach class to get help. The teacher will give you a new paper. Be prepared with looseleaf. 2. Show ALL WORK. Put answers on the new paper. If there is a problem that involves any work at all, it must be shown. If this work is not shown, then the problem will be marked wrong even if the answer is correct. 3. This must be done within 5 school days unless other plans have been made. If no date is stamped on the original test, then it is the student’s responsibility to know the final date for corrections.
The deal…This paper will receive a TEST grade, averaged only on the required problems. Presentation of Assignments Page 4
Homework/Classwork: Marble Composition books must be used. Your name must be visible on the cover of the book. Every paper, even daily notes and homework, must contain the following:
Name Date Topic (ex. Homework page 123 Problems #1-4, Classwork)
All work must be shown and answers highlighted for homework. All notes for classwork must be legible and orderly.
Quizzes and Tests: All work must be shown on looseleaf. The looseleaf must be attached to the quiz or test. Be aware that multiple choice and True/False may need work shown. Only the answers should appear on the quiz or test.
The Honor Code must be written out entirely, followed by an X______________________. Here is where the student writes their signature. Honor Code: “I swear on my honor that the work contained within is my own.”
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS: SHOULD BE SAVED TO DISK. IF YOU NEED AN EXTRA COPY, PRINT IT FROM YOUR DISK. EXTRA COPIES OF THE MATHEMATICAL RUBRICS MAY BE REQUESTED FROM MRS. RITZEL OR TAKEN FROM THE WEBSITE.
First/Third Quarter Writing Assignment WAC (Writing Across the Curriculum) Grade Value: One Quiz Grade Second/Fourth Quarter Writing Assignment WAC (Writing Across the Curriculum) Grade Value: One Test Grade
Due Dates: To be announced Assignment must be turned in on or before the due date whether the class meets or not unless other arrangements have been made.
Written: Must be typed; double-spaced
Name Date Topic Title Honor Code (which must be written out and signed) Rubric must be filled in (a self score) and attached.
If any part is missing, minus 5 each part.
If late, minus five points for every school day late whether the class meets or not.
Page 5 Scope and Sequence for Geometry
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2008 – 2009 First Quarter Chapter 2 Lessons 2.1 - 2.6 Reasoning Chapter 3 Lessons 3.1 - 3.7 Lines in a Plane Second Quarter Chapter 4 Lessons 4.1 - 4.6 Congruent Triangles Chapter 5 Lessons 5.1 - 5.5 Properties of Triangles Chapter 6 Lessons 6.1 - 6.6 Polygons
Third Quarter Chapter 8 Lessons 8.1 - 8.6 Similar Triangles Chapter 9 Lessons 9.1 - 9.5 Right Triangles Fourth Quarter Chapter 10 Lessons 10.1 - 10.6 Circles Chapter 11 Lessons 11.1 - 11.6 Planar Measurements Chapter 12 Lessons 12.1 - 12.6 Space Measurements
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