Geometry Honors

VENTURA HIGH EXPECTED CLASSROOM LEARNING RESULTS

(ECLRs)

Course: Geometry Honors and Trigonometry

Program Area: Mathematics	Teacher: Mr. P. Chamaa
DEPARTMENT GOAL STATEMENT: Students will master the major concepts and skills of mathematics: number, measurement, geometry, patterns and functions, statistics and probability, logic and algebra. Students will reason, invent, and construct knowledge in order to achieve a level of understanding that enables to know how, why and when to apply their mathematical learning.

Primary ESLR - B2. Develop solutions to problems based on justifiable rationale.

B3. Combine and apply higher order thinking skills to processes and competencies.

Course Description

Semester 1: Geometry

Geometry is the study of shapes. Geometry has far reaching uses in all areas of engineering, medicine, science, astronomy, sports, construction, art, graphic design, computer programming and many other fields.

We will explore the fundamentals of geometry with an emphasis on triangles. Triangles are the simplest polygons and the most popular with many interesting and intriguing properties. We will also explore other shapes and will learn how to prove certain statements

Semester 2: Trigonometry

Trigonometry is a deeper and a more specialized study of right triangles and their application. We will explore the relationships between the trig functions, derive trig identities, and solve geometric problems using Algebra and trig processes.

TEACHER STATEMENT:

Welcome to Geometry. My goal as a teacher is more than just teach the material. It has to make sense to you. Not only will we learn many math related topics, but we will also to learn to enjoy mathematics.

Come and see me in room 57 after school any day if you have any questions, just want to talk, complain or vent. Or you can send me an e-mail at pchamaa@vtusd.k12.ca.us

GOALS OF THE COURSE

By the end of the course, student will be able to:

	Identify the many vocabulary terms used in geometry.
	Identify and prove congruent and similar triangles.
	Explore circles and their properties as well as their relationship to triangles.
	Use the proper equipment and procedures to draw geometrical shapes.
	Find the perimeter and area of certain 2-dimensional figures.
	Find the surface area and volume of certain 3-dimensional objects.
	Use common trig functions to solve geometry problems.
	Derive and manipulate trig functions algebraically.

READING/WRITING COMPONENTS

	Some assignments will require students to explain in writing how they got their answers.
	Each student will keep a portfolio, which will remain in class. The portfolio consists of a collection of chosen work. Students will attach a set of written statements related to the chosen piece of work.
	Some assignments will be in the form of word problems. Students will need to read and understand the problems in order to translate them to mathematical terms and solve them.
	Students will be expected to use proper sentence structure in their written work.

MATERIAL/RESOURCES

	A three-ring binder and graph paper.
	A pencil, preferably mechanical. (0.5 mm recommended). An eraser.
	A ruler, 20 cm long or more, with metric and customary units of measure.
	A compass and a protractor.
	A calculator, preferably a graphing type.
	Textbook: Geometry by Jurgensen
	Your Agenda

CLASS RULES

	Be nice, courteous, considerate and respectful of others.
	Be a contributor to the learning process.
	Use your time constructively and productively. Allow others to do the same.
	Respect others’ property, including the school’s. It is there for you to use, not abuse.
	Eat, drink and chew in the cafeteria, use the restroom during the passing periods, apply make-up and comb your hair somewhere else, come to class to learn.
	Ask questions, before, during or after class, lunch, after school, by e-mail, anywhere, anytime. It is your responsibility to tell me what you don’t understand. Let me help you.
	Be honest, be true to yourself, work hard and most of all, HAVE FUN.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Be here. School rules with respect to attendance are strictly enforced. Check your agenda.

When the bell rings, you are sitting in your assigned seat. Otherwise you are tardy. Tardies are disruptive and break class rules #1, 2 and 3.

CLASS HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework will be assigned regularly, will be collected at random and will contribute a significant portion of your grade. Late work is not accepted. Extra credit will only allowed to those who have completed their regular credit. It may not be used as a make-up for missed work.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

	Homework: 25%
	Quizzes and Tests: 65%
	Class Participation: 10%

SPECIAL PROJECT DUE:

Several projects will be assigned during the year. Some will be individual, others will require the efforts of several students to complete as a group. These are part of the homework grade.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENTS IN THE TEXTBOOK:

	Work in pencil.
	Be neat.
	Write a full heading: First and last name, period, date, and assignment label.
	Show your work and describe what you are doing.
	You will get some credit for trying, even if the answer may not be correct.