Aims week of 12/15:

Aim 65: How can we calculate the angle given you have parallel lines?
hw: pg 132 22-25,28

Aim 66: How can we prove lines are parallel?
hw: pg 137 1-8

Aim 67: Review Chap 3 - what have we learned so far.
hw: study for test

Aim 68: Test - What have we learned about parallel lines?
hw: none

Aim 69: wrap-up - what have we learned so far in chap 3.
hw: none

Aim 70: Fun with Geometry
hw: none

Aim 71: Exploring Geo through Origami
hw: none

Have a nice break!

Aims week of 12/8:

Aim 61: Open Book Chapter 2 test
hw: none

Aim 62: What are properties of parallel lines?
hw: pg 131 2,4,6,11,13

Aim 63: continuation - properties of parallel lines
hw: pg 133 37-41

Aim 64: more on parallel lines
hw:

Aim 65: more on parallel lines
hw: none

Aims week of 12/1:

Aim 56: How can we prove angle pairs are congruent?
hw: pg 108 45-49

Aim 57: What is true about vertical angles?
hw: pg 112 1,2,12,16-18

Aim 58: How can we use the properties of equality?
hw: pg 105 2,5-15

Aim 59: What are the properties of congruence
hw: pg 106 16-24

Aim 60: Chapter 2 wrap-up
hw: none

Aims week of 11/17 & 11/23:

Aim 48: What is a Venn Diagram?
hw: pg 84 23-32

Aim 49: How can we tell a story using a Venn Diagram?
hw: pg 84 14-22, 33-35

Aim 50: What is deductive reasoning?
hw:

Aim 51: What is the law of detachment?
hw:

Aim 52: What is the law of syllogism?
hw: none

Aim 53: What is a biconditional statement?
hw: pg 90 2-16 even

Aim 54: Review for test on conidtionals, converse, biconditionals, and logic problems.
hw: study for test

Aim 55: test
hw: none

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Aims week of 11/9:

Aim 44: Benchmark Assessment / Diagnostic
hw: none

Tuesday: Veteran's Day - no school

Aim 45: Review diagnostic test / write a benchmark goal
hw: pg 78 2-20 even

Aim 46: What is a conjecture?
hw: pg 83 1-8

Aim 47: What is a conditional statement and its converse?
hw: none

Aims week of 11/3:

Aim 40: Practice with multiplying polynomials
hw: finish problems 1-10 on worksheet

Note: No school on Tuesday - Election Day

Aim 41: How can we maximize area in a rectangle?
hw: pg 73 34-44

Aim 42: Review: What have we learned about area and perimeter
hw: study for test

Aim 43: Test on perimeter, area, circumference
hw: none

Aims week of 10/27:

Aim 35: How can we find the area and perimeter of more complicated rectangle problems?
hw: pg 65 7,26 pg 66 37, 47-49

Aim 36: How can we solve rectangle problems that involve algebra or the coordinate plane?
hw:

Aims week of 10/20:

Aim 30: How do we measure perimeter of an object?
hw: pg 65 2,4,6,16

Aim 31: How can we find the perimeter of a polygon that we have graphed?
hw: pg 66 40, 48

Aim 32: How can we find the circumference and area of a circle?
hw:

Aim 33: Chapter 1 wrapup - what have we learned so far
hw: tba

Aim 34: Test on distance formula, midpoint formula, area, and perimeter
hw: none

Aims week of 10/14:

Aim 27: How can we prepare to take the PSAT?
hw: none

Wednesday - no class - taking the PSAT

Aim 28: What is the midpoint formula?
hw: pg 56 18,21 44-46

Aim 29: Practice with distance and midpoint formula.
hw: none

Links to regentsprep.org Distance formula & Midpoint formula

link to distance formula:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GCG3/Ldistance.htm

link to midpoint formula:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GCG2/Lmidpoint.htm

Aims week of 10/6:

Aim 23: How do we construct an angle bisector?
hw: pg 47-49 9-12,37

Aim 24: How do we measure segments in the coordinate plane?
hw: pg 56 2-8 even, 14, 16

Aim 25: What is the distance formula?
hw: pg 56 44-46 find the length of AB

Thursday - no school

Aim 26: Practice in using the distance formula.
hw: none

Links to regentsprep.org Constructions

link to constructions:
Constructions: Copy, Bisect, Perpendicular, Parallel, Isosceles, Equilateral
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GC1/indexGC1.htm

Aims week of 9/29:

Aim 20: How do we construct an angle?
hw: none

Note - there was no school on Tues & Wed

Aim 21: What have we learned about angles and constructions?
hw: study for test

Aim 22: Chapter Test - Sections 1.6 & 1.7
hw: none

Aims week of 9/22:

Aim 15: How do we measure angles?
hw: pg 40 1-8

Aim 16: How do we identify pairs of angles?
hw: pg 40 13-23

Aim 17: How do we use a compass?
hw: pg 41 42-47

Aim 18: What is a construction?
hw: tba

Aim 19: more on constructions
hw: none

Aims week of 9/15:

Aim 10: How do we measure segments?
hw: pg 33 1-10

Aim 11: How can we solve for the length of a segment?
hw: pg 33 12-16 even, 29-33, 35

Aim 12: How can we explore the coordinate plane?
hw: review notes and study for test

Aim 13: Review what have we learned so far?
hw: prepare toolkit - study for test

Aim 14: Chapter 1 test - sections 1.1,1.3,1.4,1.5

Aims week of 9/8:

Aim 5: What are some basic terms in Geometry?
hw: pg 19 2-16 even

Aim 6: What are some basic postulates?
hw: pg 20 22-42 even

Aim 7: How do we define segments, rays, parallel lines, and planes?
hw: pg 25 2-20 even

Aim 8: Review defining segments, rays, parallel lines, and planes?
hw: study for test

Aim 9: What have we learned so far - Examination
hw: none

The vocabulary of Geometry:

Inductive Reasoning: a type of reasoning that allows you to reach conclusions based on a pattern of specific examples or past events.

Conjecture: A conclusion reached by using inductive reasoning. (an educated guess or hypotheses)

Justify: To use facts, definitions, rules, and/or previously proven conjectures in an organized sequence that convinces your audience that what you claim is valid (true).

Point: refers to a location. A point is represented by a small dot and is named by a capital letter. All geometric figures are made up of points.

Space: The set of all points.

Line: a series of points that extends in two opposite directions without end. You can name a line by two points on the line, such as AB or with a single lowercase letter, such as line t.

Plane: a flat surface that extends in all directions without end. It has no thickness. You can name a plane either by a single capital letter or by naming at least three noncollinear points in the plane.

Collinear: points that lie on the same line.

Coplanar: points and lines in the same plane.

Aims week of 9/2:

Aim 1: Intro to Course
hw: set up notebook

Aim 2: How do we use toolkits?
hw:

10 Habits of Successful Math Students

1. Arrive before the bell rings and ASK QUESTIONS.

2. Complete the Do Now immediately and ASK QUESTIONS.

3. Copy all notes and examples from the board and overhead projector. Add explanations and suggestions given verbally.

4. Complete all homework assignments.

5. Don’t miss class!

6. If an absence can’t be avoided get notes and complete the assignment or test ASAP (before the next class if possible.)

7. Review assignments and tests as soon as they are returned and ASK QUESTIONS.

8. Get help! Before, during, or after school.

9. Have a graphing calculator available and know how to use it to its full capability.

10. STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!!!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of Students

1. Report to class on time, immediately take out binder, and review the answers to homework, or begin the Do Now.

2. Take notes and participate in all class activities including group assignments.

3. Treat my fellow students, the teacher, and others with respect at all times.

4. Observe all school rules, including those that prohibit wearing hats in class, wearing headphones or using entertainment devices in class, eating or drinking in class, using offensive language, or cheating. Poor classroom behavior will result in one or more of the following: -student-teacher conference—grade reduction—phone call home—parent teacher conference—meeting with administration.

5. Complete all homework on time, and make up all assignments when absent.

6. Utilize available tutoring services when I need extra assistance.

Responsibilities of Parent/Guardian

1. Provide a quiet place for my child to study.

2. Question my child on a regular basis about what he/she learned that day.

3. Monitor my child’s attendance in tutoring if appropriate for him/her to attend tutoring sessions.

4. Contact my child’s teacher and/or guidance counselor (718-796-8516) or (SGordon22@schools.nyc.gov) if I have any questions on my child’s progress.

Responsibilities of Teacher

1. Prepare and conduct a meaningful lesson each day.

2. Collect student work on a regular basis including examinations, projects, and homework.

3. Return student work in a timely manner and provide meaningful constructive feedback on work submitted.

4. Listen to my students, treat them with respect, and maintain an impartial and positive attitude towards them.

5. Contact parents when necessary to alert them of their children’s progress.

6. Be responsive to student’s request for assistance.

Class Rules

Entering class.

Please enter class quickly and quietly by the front door. Take your assigned seat and get out your materials to work. Copy the Aim and the Do-Now for that day's lesson into your notebook. Work on the Do-Now until the teacher calls for your attention.

Participating in class.

Class participation is an important part of your learning and of your grade. Please raise your hand if you have a question or wish to participate in a discussion. There is no calling out of answers or other comments in the classroom at any time.

Notebook.

Students are expected to write down the aim of each lesson, to take notes during class, to complete in-class assignments, to keep handouts, and to hold on to returned tests and homework. It is imperative that students have an organized system for keeping all these materials together. Whether a student chooses to use a binder with appropriate sections or a combination of binder and notebook, the entire collection is referred to as the math notebook. The math notebook is subject to inspection during the course and may form part of the class work contribution to the grade. The entire math notebook is available to students for use on an "open notebook" test.

Lateness.

If you arrive late to class, enter quietly by the front door. Sign the late log with your name and the time. Take your seat without any fuss or conversation, and prepare to join the work in progress. Repeated lateness will result in detention.

Homework.

Homework will be assigned each night. It forms an important part of your learning experience and of your grade. It should be written neatly on clean paper or the original handout, clearly labeled with your name, date, and the assignment. Homework is due the next time class meets, unless you have been told otherwise. If homework involves working problems, all work should be shown and the final answer clearly marked. If homework involves writing, it is expected that the writing will be done in full sentences and follow all the rules of good composition, including spelling and grammar. And finally, homework must be written legibly — if I can not read it, I can not give credit for it.

Absence.

A student who is absent should bring a note from home to explain the absence. Students are responsible for making up work that they have missed, and for meeting deadlines for projects, tests, and other tasks.

Respect.

All members of the class are expected to show respect for each other, teacher and students alike. We respect each other by taking care of the property and environment of the classroom, by listening when it is someone else's turn to speak, and by accepting the fact that we will all make mistakes. Mistakes are an important part of how we learn, and are not an opportunity to make fun of someone else. We are here to help each other. Disrupting the class is disrespectful to others and will not be tolerated.

Web Site.

To help students and parents keep up with general course information, I will be maintaining a web blog that can be accessed at http://rkamath-geometry.blogspot.com/

Grades.

Grades are determined by a combination of three factors:
70% tests and quizzes
15% class work (includes participation, behavior, notebook, and preparation for class)
15% homework


More information about the general rules and expectations for success at RKA can be found in the Student Planner.


PLEASE KEEP THESE GUIDELINES IN YOUR MATH NOTEBOOK / BINDER.

Grading Policy

Grades are determined by a combination of three factors:

70% tests and quizzes: point totals will be marked on all examinations. The
marking period grade will reflect a weighted average of all examinations.

15% class work: consists of specific assigned tasks during class time, which are graded. There is also a component that recognizes class participation. This course relies on activities, group efforts, and whole class discussion as important parts of the learning experience. Points will be assigned to different components of class work on a rotating basis. For example, some days will consist of a notebook check or a collection of the Do Now. A log will be kept of students going to the board to put up prior homework problems or work on current work problems. Your marking period class work grade consists of the percentage reflecting your total class points over the total number of possible points.

15% homework: will be assigned daily and collected. Homework is marked based on effort and work shown. Completed homework assignments are expected to be written neatly on clean paper or the original handout, clearly labeled with name, date, and the assignment. Homework is due the next time class meets, unless directed otherwise. Your marking period homework grade consists of the percentage reflecting your completed assignments over the total number of assignments.