Aims week of 11/16:

Aim 43: How can we find the area perimeter and area of similar figures?
hw: pg 555 2-8 even, 12-14 even, 22

Aim 44: What is an alternative way to find the area of a triangle?
hw: pg 562 12,14,16,38-41

Aim 45: What is the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines?
hw: pg 565

Aim 46: Half Day for Parent Teacher Conferences: Class time will be spent on review
hw: none

Aim 47: How do we find area and circumference in a circle?
hw: none

Aims week of 11/9:

Aim 39: What have we learned about area for triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, kites, and rhombuses?
hw: study for test

Aim 40: Examination on area
hw: none

Wed: Veteran's Day - No School

Aim 41: How can we find the area of a regular polygon?
hw: pg 538 2-10 even, 14,24

Aim 42: How can we find the apothem in a regular polygon?
hw: none

Aims week of 11/2:

Aim 35: What is a tessellation?
hw: Read pg 522 then answer exercises 1-3

Tuesday - No school Election Day

Aim 36: How do we find the area of parallelograms and triangles?
hw: pg 537 2-8 even, 12

Aim 37: How do we find the area of trapezoids?
pg 542 2,3,8,10, 27

Aim 38: How do we find the area of kites and rhombuses?
hw: study for test

Aims week of 10/26:

Aim 31: What is symmetry?
hw: pg 494 2-18 even

Aim 32: Practice with symmetry
hw: pg 521 1-10

Aim 33: What have we learned about transformations?
hw: study for test

Aim 34: Examination - Composition of transformations and symmetry
hw: none

Aims week of 10/19:

Aim 26: How do we dilate an object?
hw: pg 500 2,4,10,16,18,20,36

Aim 27: What is a composition of transformations?
hw: pg 524-525 10,18,20,26,28

Aim 28: What have we learned about transformations?
hw: study for quiz

Aim 29: Examination on Transformations - Chapter 9
hw: none

Aim 30: What is a glide reflection?
hw: none

Aims week of 10/12:

Monday is Columbus Day - no school!

Aim 23: continuation of rotations and preparing for the PSAT.
hw: pg 485 10-16 even,35,36

Wednesday is PSAT Day. Bring a calculator and #2 pencils.

Aim 24: What have we learned about transformations?
hw: pg 488 1-10

Aim 25: Geometry interim term assessment.
hw: review work on transformations.

Aims week of 10/5:

Aim 18: What have we learned about similarity?
hw: study for test

Aim 19: Chapter Test - Similarity chapter 7
hw: none

Aim 20: What is a translation?
hw: pg 473 2,4,8,12

Aim 21: What is a reflection?
hw: pg 480 1-6,8,11,10

Aim 22: What is a rotation?
hw: none

Aims week of 9/28:

Monday: No school

Aim 14: How can we use similarity properties in right triangles?
hw: pg 394 17,19,22,34,50

Aim 15: What is the side splitter theorem?
hw: pg 400 2, 4-7,8,12

Aim 16: Practice with side splitter theorem (note period 7 had an assembly)
hw: none

Aim 17: What is the relationship between the perimeter, and area in similar figures?
hw: study for test

Aims week of 9/21:

Aim 9: Review: What have we learned about similarity?
hw: study for test

Aim 10: Examination: Sections 7.1 - 7.3 in book
hw: none

Aim 11: How do we simplify radicals?
hw: finish worksheet 2-20 even

Aim 12: What similarity properties exist in right triangles?
hw: pg 394 9-14,16,18

Aim 13: How can we use similarity properties in right triangles?
hw: none

Link to regentsprep.org similar triangles

Link to similar triangles:

http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GP11/indexGP11.htm

Link to mean proportionals in right triangles:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GP12/indexGP12.htm

Aims week of 9/14:

Aim 4: How do we define similar figures?
hw: pg 368 3-11

Aim 5: How can we use properties of similar figures?
hw: pg 376 13-17, 21-28

Aim 6: How can we prove triangles are similar?
hw: pg 385 1-2, 4-14 even

Aim 7: How can we prove triangles are similar?
hw: pg 387 24-27

Aim 8: Working with similar triangles.
hw: none

Aims week of 9/9:

Aim 1: Intro to Course
hw: set up notebook

Aim 2: What is a ratio and a proportion?
hw: finish worksheet

Aim 3: What are properties of proportions?
hw: none

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.

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-geo.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.

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.

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!!!

Aims week of 5/18:

Aim 61: How can we calculate trig ratios?
hw: pg 437 59-64

Aim 62: How can we calculate sin and cos ratios?
hw: pg 441 2,4,6,12,14,16

Aim 63: How can we calculate inverse trig ratios?
hw: pg 441 12,26,37-39

Aim 64: Practice with trig ratios

Aim 65: Quiz - what have we learned about right triangles?
hw: none

Aims week of 5/11:

Aim 56: How can we find the length of a side in a right triangle?
hw: pg 420 2,4,6,10,18

Aim 57: How can we classify triangles as acute, obtuse, or right?
hw: pg 421 22,24,26,28,31,36

Aim 58: What are the special right triangles?
hw: pg 428 2,4,6,10,12,18

Aim 59: What is the tangent ratio?
hw: pg 434 2,4,6,8,12,14,18

Aim 60: More on Trig ratios
hw: none

Aims week of 5/4:

Aim 50: How can we place a figure in the coordinate plane?
hw: pg 344 2,4,6,24,34

Aim 51: How can we do a coordinate geometry proof?
hw: pg 349 1,2,4,6.24

Aim 52: Continuation of coordinate geometry proofs
hw: pg 351 12-23

Aim 53: Chapter 6 review
hw: none

Aim 55: Chapter 6 review
hw: none

Aims week of 4/27:

Aim 45: How can we prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?
hw: pg 324 2,4,6,8,12,14

Aim 46: Practice with proving quadrilaterals are parallelograms
hw: none

Aim 47: What are the properties of special parallelograms?
hw: pg 332 2,4,6,8,16,18,24

Aim 48: Practice with properties of special parallelograms.
hw: pg 333

Aim 49: What are the properties of trapezoids and kites?
hw: none

Aims week of of 4/20:

Aim 39: How can we classify quadrilaterals?
hw: pg 308 1-12

Aim 40: How can we classify quadrilaterals using coordinate geometry?
hw: pg 309 14,16,18,20,22,24

Aim 41: What are the properties of parallelograms?
hw: pg 315 2,4,6,7,10,16

Aim 42: Finding lengths of sides and angles in parallelograms.
hw: study for quiz

Aim 43: Quiz: Quadrilaterals
hw: none

Aims week of 4/6:

Aim 38: Chapter 5 wrap-up continued.
hw: study for test

Aim 37: Chapter 5 test
hw: none

Aim 38: Next steps:
hw: none

Aims week of 3/30:

Aim 33: What is an indirect proof?
hw: pg 283 2,4,8,10,12,16

Aim 34: Review solving inequalities?
hw: pg 288 2-16 even

Aim 35: What inequalities exist in sides and angles in triangles?
hw: pg 292 1,4,6,8,10,12

Aim 36: What is the relationship between sides and angles in triangles?
hw: pg 292

Aim 37: Chapter 5 wrapup
hw: study for test

Aims week of 3/23:

Monday: All 10th grade students will be taking the pre-ACT periods 1-6
hw: none

Aim 29: What are concurrent lines in a triangle?
hw: pg 275 1,2,4,8,11

Aim 30: What is a median, altitude, and orthocenter in a triangle?
hw: pg 276 19-22, 25,27

Aim 31: continuation of median, altitude, and orthocenter in a triangle?
hw: none because of parent teacher conferences

Aim 32: What are the inverse and contra positive of a conditional statement?
hw: none

Aims week of 3/16:

Aim 25: What is true about mid-segments in triangles?
hw: pg 262 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18

Aim 26: How can we find sides and angles in triangles with mid-segments?
hw: pg 263 22,24,28,29,30,32,34

Aim 27: What does a bisector in a triangle do?
hw: pg 267 1,2,3,4,7, 8-11,12,14

Aim 28: How can we find sides and angles in triangles?
hw:

Aim 29: What have we learned about mid-segments and bisectors in triangles?
hw: none

Link to regentsprep.org Congruent triangles

link to regentsprep.org
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GP4/indexGP4.htm

Aims week of 3/9:

Aim 19: What special properties do Isosceles and Equilateral triangles have?
hw: pg 230 1-4,6,10-13,19

Aim 20: What is CPCTC?
hw: pg 222 2,8-11

Aim 21: practice proofs with CPCTC
hw: none

Aim 22: Complete Chapter 4 review in book
hw: none

Aim 23: Designing art with triangles
hw: none

Aims week of 3/2:

Monday Snow Day :>

Aim 15: Are there other triangle congruence properties in addition to SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS?
hw: pg 215 1-6,10,14,16

Aim 16: Practice with congruent triangles
hw: finish worksheet

Aim 17: What conditions don't prove triangle congruence?
hw:

Aim 18: Quiz on Congruent triangles

Aims week of 2/23:

Aim 10: How can we identify congruent triangles?
hw: pg 299 2-14 even

Aim 11: Continuation of identifying congruent triangles.
hw: pg 201 24-30 even, 38,40

Aim 12: How can we prove triangles are congruent?
hw: pg 208 8,9,10-17,19

Aim 13: How can we prove triangles are congruent using SSS, SAS?
hw: finish worksheet

Aim 14: How can we prove triangles are congruent using ASA, AASA?
hw: none

Aims week of 2/9:

Aim 5: What is does slope measure?
hw: pg 165 2-8 even, 14,15

Aim 6: What is the slope intercept form of a line?
hw: pg 169 2-14 even

Aim 7: What is the standard form of a line?
hw: pg 169 24-36 even

Aim 8: What do we know about the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines?
hw: pg 177 2-10 even

Aim 9: Quiz: What have we learned about polygons, slopes, and lines?
hw: none

Spring 2008 Semester Opening Comments

The nice thing about the beginning of 2nd semester is that everyone gets a fresh start. YOU have the primary responsibility for what gets done and how much you will learn. If you want maximum results from this course, keep the following in mind:

* Your primary responsibility is to think about mathematics!

* Thinking requires that you be active in your learning.

* You will need to read the book and do your homework every night to practice thinking.

Aims week of 2/3:

Aim 1: What is a polygon?
hw: pg 161 1-7

Aim 2: What is the sum of the interior angles in a polygon?
hw: pg 161 11,12,14,16,18

Aim 3: What is the sum of the exterior angles in a polygon?
hw: 17,20,22,47,49

Aim 4: Quiz: polygons.
hw: none

Aims week of 1/5:

Aim 72: What are parallel and perpendicular lines?
hw: pg 143 1-14 all

Aim 73: What are parallel and perpendicular lines?
hw: pg 144 26-29

Aim 74: What is the sum of the angles in a triangle?
hw: pg 150 2-20 even

Aim 75: Practice with angles in triangles
hw:

Aim 76: What is the relationship between the exterior and interior angles in triangles?
hw: none