Syllabus for Geometry
Teacher: Mr. Jackson
[email protected]
Textbook: Geometry (Published by Glencoe McGraw-Hill). Kentucky Geometry © 2010
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Resources: 1. http://www.glencoe.com/sites/kentucky/student/mathematics/index.html
This link leads you to online student edition, homework help, practice tests, work sheets, examples, personal tutors, and more. Click on Kentucky Geometry © 2010 Resources are listed in a column on the left and in the center of the page. Look around and you will find some useful tools.
These links also work for our textbook:
2. Online student edition at: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007888490x/student_view0/online_student_edition.html
Access Code: C49A20F4BE
3. Homework help for all odd problems in the book can be found at http://hotmath.com/glencoe/
Materials: Notebook
Pencils
Compass
Protractor
Calculator
Grading: Assignments and Homework: 20%
Formative Quizzes: 30%
Summative Tests: 50%
All assignments should be completed on time.
The formative quizzes are an assessment for learning. They will give the student an opportunity to evaluate how well they are mastering the material. Students will be able to self-assess their learning and then come before or after school to work problems similar to the ones they missed on the quiz. Students may earn up to half of the points back that they missed on the quiz.
The summative test is an assessment of learning. There will be no corrections after the summative test. Each student must be well-prepared in advance of this test., since there will be no, extra credit, or bonus points available.
Senate Bill 1 Kentucky high school students are required to take an end of course assessment at the completion of some courses. Currently these assessments will count for 20% of the student’s overall course grade. Therefore, it is vital that students are well prepared for this end of course assessment.
Course Outline: This course is based on the Kentucky Core Academic Standards which contain the following topics:
§ Congruence, Proof, and Constructions
§ Similarity, Proof, and Trigonometry
§ Extending to Three Dimensions
§ Connecting Algebra and Geometry Through Coordinates
§ Circles With and Without Coordinates
§ Applications of Probability
Classroom Expectations:
1. Be prepared with all materials
2. Show respect to teachers, staff, classmates, and yourself
3. Talk at appropriate times and at appropriate levels
4. Listen well
5. Follow directions promptly
6. Ask for help when you need it
7. Accept responsibility for your own actions
Important Guidelines:
1. Make sure all assignments are completed on time.
2. Use online (and other) resources.
3. Be sure to seek help from Mr. Jackson when necessary. Do not wait until the last minute to ask for help. The day before the test is probably too late. The end of the nine weeks is definitely too late.
4. Be prepared for all tests and quizzes. This means completing all assignments and studying for the test by working problems and memorizing terms and facts.
My Website
http://jacksonmathmhs.weebly.com/
iTunes U
I will make this class into an ITunes U class that you can access on any iphone, ipad, or ipod touch. You can request enrollment in this iTunes U class by following this url on your i device:
https://itunesu.itunes.apple.com/enroll/JX5-29A-3PD
After I receive your request through iTunes U I will activate your enrollment. By doing this you will be able to download videos of the lessons from class.
Sky Drive
The video lessons can also be accessed from my sky drive by using the following link: https://skydrive.live.com/#cid=99DB4DE5C5157F29&id=99DB4DE5C5157F29%21329
There is a Windows Media Player version of the lesson as well as a QuickTime version. So you can play the version that works best on your device.
You Tube
The video lessons can also be accessed from my You Tube Channel using the following link: http://www.youtube.com/user/waynejacksonmurray or go to You Tube and search for waynejacksonmurray.
Teacher: Mr. Jackson
[email protected]
Textbook: Geometry (Published by Glencoe McGraw-Hill). Kentucky Geometry © 2010
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Resources: 1. http://www.glencoe.com/sites/kentucky/student/mathematics/index.html
This link leads you to online student edition, homework help, practice tests, work sheets, examples, personal tutors, and more. Click on Kentucky Geometry © 2010 Resources are listed in a column on the left and in the center of the page. Look around and you will find some useful tools.
These links also work for our textbook:
2. Online student edition at: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007888490x/student_view0/online_student_edition.html
Access Code: C49A20F4BE
3. Homework help for all odd problems in the book can be found at http://hotmath.com/glencoe/
Materials: Notebook
Pencils
Compass
Protractor
Calculator
Grading: Assignments and Homework: 20%
Formative Quizzes: 30%
Summative Tests: 50%
All assignments should be completed on time.
The formative quizzes are an assessment for learning. They will give the student an opportunity to evaluate how well they are mastering the material. Students will be able to self-assess their learning and then come before or after school to work problems similar to the ones they missed on the quiz. Students may earn up to half of the points back that they missed on the quiz.
The summative test is an assessment of learning. There will be no corrections after the summative test. Each student must be well-prepared in advance of this test., since there will be no, extra credit, or bonus points available.
Senate Bill 1 Kentucky high school students are required to take an end of course assessment at the completion of some courses. Currently these assessments will count for 20% of the student’s overall course grade. Therefore, it is vital that students are well prepared for this end of course assessment.
Course Outline: This course is based on the Kentucky Core Academic Standards which contain the following topics:
§ Congruence, Proof, and Constructions
§ Similarity, Proof, and Trigonometry
§ Extending to Three Dimensions
§ Connecting Algebra and Geometry Through Coordinates
§ Circles With and Without Coordinates
§ Applications of Probability
Classroom Expectations:
1. Be prepared with all materials
2. Show respect to teachers, staff, classmates, and yourself
3. Talk at appropriate times and at appropriate levels
4. Listen well
5. Follow directions promptly
6. Ask for help when you need it
7. Accept responsibility for your own actions
Important Guidelines:
1. Make sure all assignments are completed on time.
2. Use online (and other) resources.
3. Be sure to seek help from Mr. Jackson when necessary. Do not wait until the last minute to ask for help. The day before the test is probably too late. The end of the nine weeks is definitely too late.
4. Be prepared for all tests and quizzes. This means completing all assignments and studying for the test by working problems and memorizing terms and facts.
My Website
http://jacksonmathmhs.weebly.com/
iTunes U
I will make this class into an ITunes U class that you can access on any iphone, ipad, or ipod touch. You can request enrollment in this iTunes U class by following this url on your i device:
https://itunesu.itunes.apple.com/enroll/JX5-29A-3PD
After I receive your request through iTunes U I will activate your enrollment. By doing this you will be able to download videos of the lessons from class.
Sky Drive
The video lessons can also be accessed from my sky drive by using the following link: https://skydrive.live.com/#cid=99DB4DE5C5157F29&id=99DB4DE5C5157F29%21329
There is a Windows Media Player version of the lesson as well as a QuickTime version. So you can play the version that works best on your device.
You Tube
The video lessons can also be accessed from my You Tube Channel using the following link: http://www.youtube.com/user/waynejacksonmurray or go to You Tube and search for waynejacksonmurray.