Composition Notebook Outline

Vista Grande High School

Math

What’s math?

the language used to describe form and structure – quantifies life

Geometry

geometry is Greek

geos - meaning earth

metron - meaning measure

300 B.C.E.

Alexandria, Egypt

Euclid - the Father of Geometry

When King Ptolemy I of Egypt asked Euclid for a short course in Geometry, he is reported to have replied that "there is no royal road to Geometry."

Geometry used for surveying, astronomy, navigation, and building.

Algebraalgebra from (Arabic) al-jabr -

al - meaning the restoration (and the compensation), addition (and subtraction)

jabr – meaning bone-setting, restoration

algebrista is a bonesetter or “restorer” of bones. A barber of medieval times called himself an algebrista because he did that on the side, hence the red and white striped barber poles

825 A.D.E.

Baghdad

“The Book of Restoration and Balancing” written by Mohammed ibn-Musa al-Khowarizmi

Have you had your math today?

Did you rely on luck to get here…

time to get up

fuel to get here

use your phone

your mp3

your TV

GPS

Where could math take you?College Degree Earned

Most Advanced High School Math Class Taken

Higher Degree = Higher Earning Potential

Could you be the next richest person in the world?

•Carlos Slim Helu (74 billion-Telecom-Mexico)

•Bill Gates II (56 billion-Microsoft-USA)

•Warren Buffet (50 billion-Berkshire Hathaway-USA)

•Bernard Arnault (41 bill- France)

Tools Needed

• Pencils (no pens for homework)• Red, Green, or Purple Pen• Highlighter• ID• Glue Stick, Tape• Scientific Calculator

– TI-30SX Multi-line Display Suggested for Geometry

– Graphing TI-84Plus or TI-89-Pre-AP Alg 5/Trig

• Composition Notebook

Why a composition notebook?

Famous People and Their Notebooks

Leonardo da Vinci

Thomas Edison

Alexander Graham Bell

The Wright Brothers

Marie Curie

Archimedes

Euclid

YOU!

.

Notebook Setup Guide

ON THE FRONT COVER

Your FIRST and LAST Name

Biology

Dr. Johnson Rm. 7

Also, please place your initials (or other identifying mark) on the 3 sides

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Notebook Setup Guide

ON THE FRONT COVERYour FIRST and LAST Name (ID #)

Class (such as Geometry, Algebra 5)Mrs. Dolezal – Room 1205

Also, please place your nameon the 3 sides of the notebook

Materials

Composition Notebook

Glue Stick

Tape

Pen (for labeling notebook and pages)

Handouts: AIMS Reference Sheet

Grade Graph

Course Syllabus

Quarter Calendar Outlining Topics

Vocabulary Lists (optional)

Grade Graph

I

Tape High School AIMS Reference Sheet tothe inside of cover. Glue Grade Graph on first sheet. Label

this Page I.

TAPE

IIICourse Syllabus

Tape Quarter Calendar on next sheet. Label this Page III. The topics covered in this course are tentatively assigned on the calendar.

II

IVbTable of Contents

Grade GraphSyllabusCalendarTable of ContentsVocabularyBell WorkWebsites and ResourcesProjectPoints, Lines, Planes

Listing lesson topics begins here.and continues with a new number for each lesson. Lessons taking multiple pages for notes will be labeled with a, b, c, etc. Assignments will be included with the lesson page numbers (e.g. 4c has the assignment fromthe topic having notes on Page 4.)

IVa Table of Contents (continued)

Label the next sheet “Page IVb” for additional content.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .III

. . . . . . . . . . . . .IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI

. . . . . . . .VII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IVdIVc Table of Contents (continued) Table of Contents (continued)

Label the next sheet “Page IVc” for additional content.

Label the next sheet “Page IVd” for additional content.

VbVa Vocabulary

Paste first page (if available) of Vocabulary list on Page Va.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary continued on next 3 pages.

VdVc Vocabulary (continued) Vocabulary (continued)

Label the next sheet “Page Vc” for additional terms that may be used.

Label the next sheet “Page Vd” for additional terms that may be used.

VI-a VI-bBell Work

Bell Work

Label bell work on pages VI-a to VI-r. There will be 18 pages.

We will be drawing lines to divide each page by the number of classes that week.

IXWebsites & ResourcesVIIa

spartansmath.wikispaces.comKhanacademy.org

www.facebook.com/pages/Pre-AP-Algebra-5Trig-VGHS

OR

www.facebook.com/pages/Geometry-Dolezal-VGHS

Label the next sheet “Page VIIb” for additional websites & resources.

VIIbWebsites & Resources (cont.)

Expect to work bell-to-bell.Assigned seats are changed every three (3) weeks.Follow directions on the white board as you enter.Have your composition notebook and pencil on your desk.Warm-ups will appear on the board or the screen.Homework will be graded with grades indicating the number

correct.Trivia will be the first item of the day.

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GradingHomework Students are expected to complete homework as assigned. Points are earned for each question with the correct answer and work shown. Work not shown will not earn credit for that question. A student may submit a ticket for an excused (EX) grade on the assignment. Late work will not be accepted. In the case of an excused absence, students will have one class period to complete the work assigned on the day of the absence. Work due the day of the absence is due upon student’s return.

GradingExams Tests are given at the end of each unit. Retesting, if available, will be done outside class time and within two weeks of original testing date. To be eligible for retesting, a student must have all homework for that unit completed prior to the original test. The maximum score on a retest is 80%.

 

Quizzes & Projects Quizzes are unannounced. They may not be made up after the date given, but may be taken in advance, before/after school on the day of the quiz. If absent for a quiz, no grade will be recorded.

Miscellaneous may include participation, preparation, and activity-related grades.

Grading

Final Exam: If you have perfect attendance (no tardies, only “S” absences) and a B or better, you will be eligible to take the final exam early (Pre-AP and AP classes) or be exempt (regular classes). VGHS policies overrule the previous statement if they are contradictory. Students absent more than 10 minutes during the class (either tardy or checked out early) will receive an absence for that day. You may attempt if you wish to raise your grade.

Grading

Grading Scale:

90% – 100% A

80% – 89.9% B

70% – 79.9% C

< 70% F

There is no extra credit.

Semester Grade Calculations

Quarter

1

40%

Final

Exam

20%

Quarter

2

40%

Those who do not interrupt, listen during class, copy notes, and give effort can expect to have additional help.

VI-a VI-bBell Work

Bell Work

Today’s Bell WorkWrite the date, directions and your complete answer.

Draw a line under your finished work.

8/8 or 8/9 – Using at least 3 complete sentences, describe what you will be doing to help you pass this class.

Let’s Take Out Your Agenda

• Write in daily assignments and due dates.

• Record grade @ end of week.

• Get parent signature each weekend.

VI-a VI-bBell Work

Bell Work

Today’s Bell WorkWrite the date, directions and your complete answer.

Draw a line under your finished work.

8/8 or 8/9 – Using at least 3 complete sentences, describe what you will be doing to help you pass this class.

8/10 or 8/11 – Using at least 3 complete sentences, tell which class has made the greatest 1st impression this year and why.

VI-a VI-bBell Work

Bell Work

Today’s Bell WorkWrite the date, directions and your complete answer.

Draw a line under your finished work.

8/8 or 8/9 – Using at least 3 complete sentences, describe what you will be doing to help you pass this class.

8/10 or 8/11 – Using at least 3 complete sentences, tell which class has made the greatest 1st impression this year and why.

8/12 – How much time did you spend on the homework that was due this week? Was it enough time? Explain.