Practical Geometry Syllabus Instructor: Kristin Ziebell email: kziebell@birmingham.k12.mi.us Teacher web page: special Education Mrs. Ziebell Practical Geometry *Contains notes and worksheets* Textbook: Prentice Hall Mathematics Michigan Geometry Remind: Remind is a one way text that you can receive updates/reminders from me. Parents and students are encouraged to sign up. To subscribe via text... Enter this number: 81010 Text this message: @practicalg Classroom Atmosphere: In order to create an optimum learning environment, there must be mutual respect for everyone in the class. I expect each and every one of you to make learning in this class a priority and come to class willing to learn. While I am here to teach you, support you and challenge your minds, the amount of success you have in this class will be related to the effort you put in. There are absolutely no cell phones allowed while I am teaching! Academic Expectations: Come to class daily and on time, Be prepared, Be respectful, Participate and Try Materials: Students are expected to bring the following to class everyday unless otherwise directed: 3 -ring binder that is only used for math with lined and graph paper (all drawings, constructions, and graphs must be on graph paper), Pencil (must be used for all assignments, tests and quizzes- no exceptions) Geometry textbook Calculator Homework: Homework is essential for individual practice and to further one understands of geometrical concepts. This may be work from the book and/or worksheets. The majority of the time, you will have time to start this in class. We will review homework daily after the warm-up. Things to remember when completing your homework Completeness Is every assigned problem completed? Neatness Is the assignment legible and organized? Correctness Are the answers reasonable and correct
Weekly warm-up sheets: There will be warm-up problems on the board to be completed at the beginning of each class done on warm-up sheets. These will be collected at the end of each week. Homework Quizzes :(may or may not be done) There will be 1-2 problems daily that will come from the homework that was assigned the night before. If you do your homework, you should have no problem with the quiz. Ask questions at the beginning of the hour if you do not understand. You will be allowed to use your homework on your quiz. At times, we may check some of the homework prior to taking the quiz. If we do this, it is okay to change your answers with a colored pencil or pen. The goal is to check for understanding of geometrical concepts. If you are absent for a homework quiz, your homework will count for your quiz score) Tests: There will be tests during the trimester to evaluate what is being learned daily and to check for understanding. Students can re-take tests to improve grades but must set up arrangements with me at least one day prior to test retake. They must all complete review for test. There will be a final at the completion of the trimester. Make-Up & Late Work: All late and make up should be completed within a week to prevent students from falling behind and will receive half credit for late work. Geometry concepts build upon each other and it is difficult to keep up if you are behind in your work. Grading: Students will be evaluated on warm ups, daily quizzes, tests, and participation. Participation: 2 points (1 point for being ready when the bell rings and starting the warm up, 1 point for class discussions and for working on class work/homework during class) Homework: 3 points but points may vary Extra credit cell phones: 5 points. You can receive an extra credit point for turning in your cell phone daily. You must participate in class discussions, start class on time and use your time wisely. That includes starting the homework during class The grading scale is as follows: A 100 93.00% A- 92.99 90.00% B+ 89.99 87.00% B 86.99 83.00% B- 82.99 80.00% C+ 79.99 77.00% C 76.99 73.00% C- 72.99 70.00% D+ 69.99 67.00% D 66.99 63.00% D- 62.99 60.00% E 59.99 0%
Course Outcomes: Tools of Geometry: Students are introduced to the basic elements of geometry: points, lines, planes, segments, and angles. They are also shown reasoning skills, which they will use throughout the course, specifically making predictions and conjectures based on patterns they observe. Student s will sketch points, lines, planes, and their intersections. They will measure segments and add their lengths. Finally, they will measure angles and classify them based on their measurements. Reasoning and Proof: Students will learn how to write special types of statements known as conditionals, biconditionals and definitions. You will use such statements and deductive reasoning to conclude that other statements are true. They will understand how deductive reasoning works and begin to study proofs. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Students will study the angles formed when two lines are cut by a third line, called a transversal. Students will identify relationships between the angles formed by two lines and a transversal, especially when the two lines are parallel. They will use the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines to find angle measurements, Students will identify the angle relationships necessary to show two lines are parallel. Finally they will also explore translations. Congruent Triangles Students will learn to show that two triangles are congruent. The properties of congruent triangles will be explored. An examination of angle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors leads to discussion of reflection and symmetry. Students will identify corresponding parts of congruent triangles. They will show that triangles are congruent using the SSS, SAS, and ASA Congruence Postulates as well as the AAS and HL Congruence Theorems. Students will use angle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors to compute angle measures and segment lengths in situations involving triangles. They will reflect figures over lines and use reflections to discover lines of symmetry in a figure. Quadrilaterals Students will identify and classify polygons based on their properties. Students will also examine the properties of quadrilaterals. They will find angle measures of quadrilaterals and identify special quadrilaterals. Using the properties of parallelograms, rhombuses, rectangles, squares, and trapezoids students will find their side lengths and angle measures. Similarity After studying ratios and proportions, students will use them in connection with similar polygons. Students will identify similar polygons and use postulates and theorems to show that two triangles are similar. Students will also work with dilations of polygons. Right Triangles and Trigonometry Students will be reintroduced to square roots. Students will investigate the relationships of special right triangles. They will examine and use three trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, and tangent) to solve right triangles. Transformations: Students will learn how to use transformations known as reflections, translations, and rotations to create a congruent image of a given shape. You will learn to use transformations for relating two given congruent shapes to each other. You will learn the effects of applying two transformations, one after the other. Area: Students will learn how finding the area of a rectangle can help you find the areas of parallelograms and triangles. You will learn how to find the areas of special quadrilaterals and regular polygons. You will learn how perimeters and areas of similar figures are related and learn how to find measurement of parts of a circle.
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Practical Geometry Instructor: Kristin Ziebell Email: kziebell@birmingham.k12.mi.us Syllabus Acceptance: As a student in Mrs. Ziebell s Practical Geometry class, I have read the course syllabus and I understand and agree to fulfill the requirements. I understand that it is my responsibility to behave appropriately and always give my best effort. I have discussed the course syllabus with my parent/guardian and will keep them apprised of my math progress on a regular basis. Student s Name (please print) Student s Signature Date To be completed by parent/guardian: My student has discussed the syllabus with me and understands his/her responsibilities in Mrs. Ziebell s Practical Geometry class. I will talk to my student regularly about their progress and I know how to reach Mrs. Ziebell via email should I have any questions or concerns. Parent/Guardian Name (please print) Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent/Guardian Contact E- Mail Address Parent/Guardian Phone Number