Geometry
Geometry Course
Goals:
- To have students develop a good basis of Geometry concepts so that they will be able to see the relevance for and be able to apply the concepts to everyday situations
- To develop thinking, reasoning, and logic skills through organized, sequential, and systematic approaches to problem solving.
- To develop self-directed, organized, and responsible learners who will value doing quality work and who will strive for the understanding necessary for authentic learning.
Materials
- Textbook (McDougal Littell Geometry I (2008))
- Notebook Paper
- Pencils and/or Pens
- Calculator (Scientific or Graphing: TI-83+ or TI-84+ is recommended but not required)
Grading/Grading Scale
Grading: During the semester, assignments and participation will count as 20% of your grade, where tests and quizzes will count as 80% of your grade. At the end of the semester, assignments will count as 15%, tests and quizzes will count as 65% and the final exam will count as 20% of your semester grade. The grade you earn will be cumulative over the entire semester.
Grading Scale: A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0
A– = 3.7 B– = 2.7 C– = 1.7 D– = 0.7
B+ = 3.3 C+ = 2.3 D+ = 1.3 E = 0.3
Homework Expectations
I believe that the value of homework assignments is to further enhance a student’s knowledge of the material being taught. Students should complete their homework every day to learn as much as possible from class. If a student chooses not to complete their homework, it doesn't mean they aren't learning, it just simply means they are not learning to the best of their abilities, which can be viewed as a failure on their part.
· Homework should be expected on a daily basis. These assignments are learning tools for the student and a means of regular assessment for the teacher.
· Homework will be collected the day of either a quiz and/or test along with student’s concept check worksheet.
· Homework MUST be completed on time and work shown. If answers are just written down, and/or if caught coping answers, NO CREDIT will be given. After the chapter test, no homework will be accepted from the current chapter.
· Homework will be graded on a four point scale.
o 4 points if on time and all work/steps are shown.
o 3 points if on time and mostly complete.
o 1 to 2 points if little or no work is shown to complete problems.