Geometry Handbook 2013-14
Name______Period______
Contents
Introduction & Welcome ……………………………………………………………………….. 1
Textbook information ……………………………………………………………………………. 1
Online resources and Login information ….…………………………………………… 1
Required Materials …………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Grades ………………….……………………………………………………………………………………2
Graduation Requirements ………………………………………………………………………. 3
General Classroom Responsibilities ……………………………………………………… 3
Absences …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Homework policies ……………………………….………………………………………………… 5
Testing …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Extra Help ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
7 Habits …………………………………………………………………………………………………8
Formulas you will need to memorize ...... 9
Postulates, Properties, and Theorems
Chapter 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Chapter 2 ……….……………………………………………………………………………. 11
Chapter 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Chapter 4 ……………………..……………………………………………………………… 15
Chapter 5 ……………………………………………………………………………………… 16
Right Triangles ……………………………………………………………………………… 18
Chapter 6 ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Chapter 9 ……………………………………….……………………………………………. 22
Chapter 10 …………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
EOC Standards Checklist ………………………………………………………………………. 23
Puzzles ...... 26
Classroom Procedures & Expectations / CHAMPS ………..……… Back cover
Teacher ______Room number ______
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Introduction & Welcome
Welcome to Geometry! I am looking forward working with you and hope that your year is both fun and challenging. This handbook contains almost everything you need to know about this class and my expectations. Please keep it with your math notebook at all times so that you can review classroom information regularly.
Geometry is one of the most useful and relevant math courses you will take in high school. We are surrounded by geometric ideas every day. Through the study of lines, polygons, circles, and solids, you will learn to apply geometry to your world. Though you will not be asked to draw on your Algebra skills every day, the ability to solve simple equations is expected regularly. Please ask for help if this is a weakness for you.
Textbook information
Burger, Edward, et al. Geometry. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2007
Please have your Geometry text with you every day. Home Book number ______
Online resources and Login information
Holt online access login: bhhsgeometry1 password: wolves
my.hrw.com
Skyward Family Access login:______password______
BHHS web page link
Bhhsmathstandards.pbworks.com login: bhhswolfpack password: wolves
Teacher webpage (no login necessary)
BHHS web page link
Other useful sites for independent study and tutoring
· http://www.mrperezonlinemathtutor.com/
· http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry?k (khan academy)
· http://www.intmath.com/ (Interactive Math; pick a topic and explore!)
· http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/IGO/# (Investigating Geometry)
· http://www.ixl.com/math/geometry (review of Algebra and Geometry topics)
Required Materials
Please have the following materials with you every day.
· Geometry handbook and Vocabulary book
· Geometry text
· class notebook and pocket divider
Ø either a math binder or a section of a large binder
· notebook paper (could be a composition book)
· graph paper (could be a composition book)
· writing utensil(s)
· highlighter pen and pencils (helpful)
· scientific calculator
Ø must have SIN, COS, and TAN keys
Ø cell phone and ipod calculators are not allowed on exams.
Ø Students without a calculator will be asked to
check one out through the library.
A calculator is required on the Geometry EOC. Though a graphing calculator is accepted, it is not necessary at this level.
All About Grades TSD Grading Policies
A 93%
A- 90%
B+ 87%
B 83%
B- 80%
C+ 77%
C 73%
C- 70%
D+ 67%
D* 60%
*A D is not sufficient for advancement to Algebra 2
Formative Assessment (preparation) 10% of the grade
· warm ups
· class work and homework
· group activities
Summative Assessment (performance) 90% of the grade
· section quizzes
· unit tests
· projects
· final exam
Graduation Requirements
End of Course Assessment (EOC)
Students are required to pass one state assessment in order to graduate (Algebra EOC, Geometry EOC, or SBAC). If you did not pass the Algebra EOC, then you will be offered intervention this fall and a retest in January. The Geometry EOC will be given in late May or early June. Geometry students who passed the Algebra EOC will not be required to test. A passing score on an EOC will grant course credit, but is not sufficient for advancement to the next level.
High School Math Credit
BHHS students are required to earn 3 full years of math to graduate. This most likely includes Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. Financial Literacy may replace Algebra 2 if taken in the senior year.
Four-Year College Entrance
Four year colleges and universities in Washington State require completion of Algebra 2 for entrance. Taking 4 full years of math, however, will improve your chances of college acceptance at competitive institutions.
General Classroom responsibilities
Be Here and Be Prompt
Please take responsibility and be here, on time, every day. Absences in math class are the number one reason students struggle. Class begins at the bell.
Be Prepared
Have required materials with you every day. .
Be Willing to Try
By completing your assigned practice every day, you will learn Geometry quickly and will minimize the need for extra help. If you get behind, get help immediately.
Be Honest
You have a right to get credit for your own work. Please do not share your papers with other students so that they can copy what you spent your valuable time doing. If a friend asks you if he/she can copy your paper, try this:
“I can’t let you copy my paper, but I’d be happy to help you with your assignment.” J
Be Helpful
We’re in this together. Please be willing to help those around you when necessary and appropriate.
Be Neat
According to school policy, food and drink are not allowed in the classrooms or pods of the B building. In this room, I allow drinks with lids only.
Ø PLEASE …. pick up after yourself before leaving class.
Be Respectful
Cell phones and portable listening devices must be out of sight and sound at all times unless permission is given by the teacher. Please check your texts and other messages during passing time or lunch. If your parents must reach you during class time, please have them call the front office to have a message delivered to you.
Ø Repeated cell phone violations will result in an office referral.
Be Informed
Make it a habit to regularly check your Geometry status using Skyward and let me know if you find any errors. I expect you to take responsibility for and ownership of your progress. Please let me know if you need help with this. Please let me know if you have no internet access and I will print paper progress reports for you.
Absences
Whenever possible, please avoid scheduling appointments during math class. In the event of an unavoidable absence, however, please do the following:
On the day(s) of the absence:
q Check the teacher webpage to find out what you missed in class that day.
q Add the assignment (if any) to your Unit Organizer.
q Correct your previous homework assignment.
q If you feel well enough and have the time, try to do the assignment from that day using the Holt online lessons for help. http://my.hrw.com/
When you return to school:
q Use the notebook in the back of the classroom to correct your assignment that was due on the day of the absence.
q Have the teacher mark off your completed assignment for the previous day or turn it into the tray marked in box by the door..
q Make arrangements with the teacher to get extra help on what you missed, if needed.
Homework procedures and policies 10% of the grade
How much homework should I expect?
You should expect to be assigned Geometry for home practice 4-5 times per week. Homework should take 20-30 minutes.
Scoring Rubric
Points earned(5 possible) / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
Incomplete
(at least half done) / Complete, but late / Complete Core / Complete Challenge
Correcting your homework
Any odd problems from the textbook need to be corrected using the back of your book, prior to coming to class. Even answers will be corrected in class at the beginning or end of class. You are responsible for correcting your own paper and fixing your mistakes. Please work with a neighbor to clean up your errors before we discuss the assignment as a class.
Format and Heading
Name
SCORE Date
(target) 3.1
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Warm-up /Opening Activity :
p. 32 #1 - 1999 odds
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Original Work Corrections / Reflection
1.
3.
5.
Late Work
Late work is due on or before the time your class takes the unit test. No work is taken after the class has taken the unit test, except in the case of excused absences. If you are absent on the day of the unit test, all unit late work is due the day you return.
If you are absent the day that planners are collected, please place it in the tray by the door marked in box.
Testing 90% of the grade
Quizzes
Quizzes will be given about every two lessons. Scores will be recorded in the grade book as part of your summative assessment grade. Quiz retakes are expected when the score is below standard in order to prepare for the unit test. The retest score will replace the first quiz score.
Testing
A unit test will be given at the end of each chapter or unit of study. This handbook is always allowed on the unit tests. A section score on the unit test may replace a lower quiz grade when initiated by the student using the procedure expected by the teacher. THERE ARE NO RETAKES ON UNIT EXAMS.
Active Learning
While quiz and test scores must be the primary indicators of student learning, remember that how you use your class time and whether or not you engage in the learning will ultimately determine your preparedness for an exam. You will get out of your learning what you put into it. The following behaviors will not be counted in your semester grade but will be reported on Skyward reports.
Non-academic behaviors that will be reported on Skyward:Rubric / A
Exemplary / B
Proficient / C
Inconsistent / F
Unsatisfactory
Cooperation / Consistently:
· Stays focused on the task and what needs to be done.
· Follows school and classroom rules and encourages others to do so.
· Self-directed and follows teacher directions.
· Has a positive attitude. / Usually:
· Focuses on the task and what needs to be done.
· Follows school and classroom rules.
· Works independently and follows teacher directions.
· Has a positive attitude. / Sometimes:
· Focuses on the task and what needs to be done.
· Needs to be reminded of directions to keep on task
· Follows school and classroom rules
· Has a positive attitude. / Rarely:
· Focuses on the task and what needs to be done
· Performs classroom work without frequent reminders
Actively disrupts class and/or is noncompliant.
Work Completion / Consistently
· Turns in assignments on time or early.
· Completes and corrects assignment. / Consistently
· Turns in assignments on time.
· completes assignment
Often
· corrects assignments. / Inconsistently
· Turns in assignments
· Completes assignments
· Corrects assignments. / Rarely:
· Turns in assignments
· Completes assignments
· Corrects assignments.
Do you enjoy math and like helping others? Maybe you’d like to volunteer as a tutor! If you are interested in helping out, see Mrs. Mulcahy about working with Algebra and Geometry students after school or during PACK time. Community service hours are available.
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
- Charles Dickens
Extra Help Resources
Your physical and online textbooks have many additional resources available for students. Here are a few of the things that you can use to study or get extra help.
In your textbook
· Read the section and study the examples.
· Complete the assigned homework if you did not do it when assigned.
· Complete the corresponding section of the study guide at the end of the chapter.
At my.hrw.com
· Complete the extra practice handout
· Print and fill out the know-it-notebook sections.
· Take the interactive practice quiz or unit test.
· View lesson videos.
· Complete the interactivity, when available.
Bhhsmathstandards.pbworks.com
Print and complete reading strategies handouts and/or Reteach handouts. See your teacher for answer keys.
Math Center
Student and teacher tutors will be available in the math center on Tuesday and Thursday, 2:15 - 3:15. No appointment is necessary. Come as you are!
After-school help with Mrs. King
See the schedule on the front board indicating which days each week that Mrs. King will be here after school. Let me know you're coming or just drop in!
PACK time
Until further notice, PACK time is reserved for targeted intervention and students will attend by invitation only. Please plan to use your PACK time in your 2nd period class as a study hall.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Math Students (as penned by Mrs. Mulcahy J)
Throughout the year, you will be given several opportunities to reflect on and assess your progress in class. Though grades will inform you of your learning, you may use the following “habits” to assess your behaviors that contribute to learning.
Preparation
q Come to class on time, with all required materials.
q Complete your assignments on time, ready to be turned in at the beginning of the period on the day they are due.
Engagement
q Use your class time productively. Wasted time is wasted learning.
q When doing an assignment, do more than write down answers to problems; work to understand the concepts that are being studied.
q Take careful notes in class.
q Get actively involved in the lessons, both orally and mentally.
Practice
q Complete your assignments on time, ready to be turned in at the beginning of the period on the day they are due.
q Participate in prescribed in-class individual or small-group practice.
Follow-through
q When having trouble with an assignment, seek help from a friend, a teacher, the solution book, or internet resources.
Feedback
q Always correct your assignments using the resources provided.
Communication
q Ask questions of a neighbor or the teacher when you have a question during the lesson.