Welcome to Geometry!

Geometry:

• Study of shapes• Logic• Measurements

Course Descriptions:

A basic goal of Geometry is to expand the understanding of mathematical concepts and to improve logical thinking skills. Students will be presented with concepts, strategies and guidance in order to improve on their own decision making ability. These concepts will be reinforced through exercises in order to gain mastery and provoke critical thinking.

This is not your typical math course! It is probably going to be the first time you study for math. There is a ton of vocabulary to learn as well!

Prerequisites:

A passing grade in Algebra I

Text(s):

Geometry: McDougal Littell

Supplementary Materials:

• Scientific calculatorTI-30X IIS (Texas Instruments)

Can’t use on tests until second half, but ok on hw & quizzes

Supplementary Materials:

• Geometry tool kit – protractor, compass, ruler (available at any office supply store or Target) (Required by Tuesday, June 16th)

Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:

• Respect yourself, others and the teacher

• Do not disrupt the learning process of others

• Be prepared for each class (BRING necessary materials)

Textbook

Pencil and paper

Calculator, protractor, compass, and straightedge



• Be on time.

• No eating or drinking in the classroom, except water

• Late assignments will not be accepted, one will randomly be collected daily

• IF YOU ARE ABSENT

It is your responsibility to get the notes and make-up work complete before test day

If you are absent on test day, you must take the test BEFORE the day of the next chapter test.

Homework and Tests will receive no credit if the absence is unexcused (not cleared with the office)


Course Outline/Topics Covered:

Course objectives encompass GUHSD mathematics standards• An overview of Geometry• Reasoning• Lines in a plane• Congruent triangles and properties of triangles• Polygons• Transformations• Similarity• Right triangles• Circles• Planar measurements• Space measurements

Grading and Assessment Policy:

100% - 90% = A 89% - 80% = B 79% - 73% = C 72% - 68% = C-

67% = DLess than 67% = F

Breakdown of Grading Categories

45% = Test 5% = Daily Quizzes 30% = Assignments/Projects20% = Final Exam


I look forward to working with you over the summer. Please keep in mind it is a privilege to take summer school. If you receive two referrals, you will automatically be dropped from the class. Each late counts as one point and each absence counts as two points. If you go over 5 points, you will be dropped from the class and receive no credit.

Session 1: June 15-July 27:30- 9:55 AM Period 19:55-10:10 AM Break10:10-12:30 PM Period 2

Session 2: July 6- July 247:30- 9:45 AM Period 19:45-10:00 AM Break10:00-12:15 PM Period 2

Please see me to make an appointment if you need extra help.

Charlotte Matthews(619)660-3668

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Grades are accessible through the Steele Canyon High School website. Select Staff – Directory then select teacher’s name. Be prepared to enter your student’s ID #. Grades are updated after each test.

Resources:

http://www.classzone.com/cz/index.htmwww.classzone.com

www.schscougars.orghttp://www.schscougars.org/

Helpful Website with Notes, PowerPoints, and online book: http://msmatthewsschs.wikispaces.com

http://www.classzone.com/cz/index.htm

http://www.classzone.com/cz/index.htm

http://www.schscougars.org/



http://msmatthewsschs.wikispaces.com/

http://msmatthewsschs.wikispaces.com/

Things about me:

• I have a bachelors in Math and a masters in Education

• I work a lot, and expect you to as well

• I love music

• I teach AP Statistics & Geometry

Things about the Classroom:

• I will be using PowerPoints almost daily

• Calendar and agenda are in the back

• Grade sheets will be sent home after each test

• If you get an ‘A’ on a test, your name goes up on the superstars board!

• There will be notes and HW daily

Things about the Classroom:

• There will be a group quiz or individual test daily

• There will be extra credit

• You will be working in groups

Why group work?

5%

10%20%30%50%75%

90%

Bathroom Rules:

• You cannot go for the first 15 minutes of class or during notes

• If someone is gone you cannot go

• When you come back return the pass to me

Things NOT to do:

• Your phone is not a calculator

• Ipods should not be used!

• Cheat

• Say “I will do this homework later”

• Go through my things without permission

• Say “I don’t want to sit here”

• Put your head down on your desk

• Not come prepared to class

1.1 – Identify Points, Lines, and Planes

Term Definition Picture Notation

Point

A finite space represented by a dot.

0 dimensions

AA

Point A

pt. A

One capital letter


Line

Through any two points, there is one line. Extends without end.

1 dimension

A B C

mAB BA

BC

line m

AC

CB

CA

Two capital letters


Line Segment

Has two endpoints. Doesn’t go on forever.

AB

CAB BA

BC CB

AC CA


Ray

S

C

AB

Initial point, then continues in one direction SC

BA

First letter is initial point


Opposite Rays

Two rays with the same initial point, but go in opposite directions

AB

CBA

BC

and


Collinear

Points

Points that lie on the same line

AB

C Pts A, B, and C


Plane

To name a plane choose 3 noncollinear points that lie on the plane.

Or use a single letter near the corner of the diagram.

Plane XYZ

Plane A2 dimensions

Extends in all directions, forming a surface

Y

Z

AX


Coplanar

Points

Y

Z

AX

Pts. X, Y, and Z

Points that lie on the same plane


Intersection

Set of points 2 or more figures have in common

DE

BF

AB

and

Segments

Pt. B

Plane CGE and Plane DBF

1. Give two other names for .AB

BA

line h

2. Name three points that are collinear

C, B, and D

3. Give another name for plane F.

Plane EBA

Name a point that is not coplanar with A, B, and E.

pt. C

pt. D

5. Give another name for .CD

DC

6. Name three rays with endpoint B.

BA

BD

BC

7. Name a pair of opposite rays.

BD BCand

8. Give another name for .CD

CB

9. Sketch the figure described.a. Three points that are collinear.

AB

C

9. Sketch the figure described.b. Four points that are coplanar.

A B

CD

9. Sketch the figure described.c. Three lines that intersect at one point.

FC

E

BA

D

G

9. Sketch the figure described.d. A line and a plane that intersect at one point.

B

A

C

10. Graph the inequality on a number line. Tell whether the graph is a segment, a ray or rays, a point, or a line.

a. 2x

0 1 2 3 4-1-2-3-4

ray


b.

0 1 2 3 4-1-2-3-4

segment

31 x


c.

0 1 2 3 4-1-2-3-4

line

1or 0 xx

HW Problem

# 16

1.1 5-8 1-6, 8-20, 22, 25, 26, 33, 35

Ans: A

**If you have a ruler, bring it tomorrow

A

B

E

D

C

Documents

Welcome to Geometry!