Geometry:

• Study of shapes• Logic• Measurements

Course Descriptions:

A basic goal of Geometry is to expand the understanding of mathematical concepts and to improve logical thinking skills. Students will be presented with concepts, strategies and guidance in order to improve on their own decision making ability. These concepts will be reinforced through exercises in order to gain mastery and provoke critical thinking.

This is not your typical math course! It is probably going to be the first time you study for math. There is a ton of vocabulary to learn as well!

Prerequisites:

A passing grade in Algebra I

Text(s):

Geometry: McDougal Littell

Supplementary Materials:

• Scientific calculatorTI-30X IIS (Texas Instruments)

Supplementary Materials:

• Geometry tool kit – protractor, compass, ruler (available at any office supply store or Target) (Required by Monday, August 14th)

Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:

• Respect yourself, others and the teacher

• Do not disrupt the learning process of others

• Be prepared for each class (BRING necessary materials)

Textbook

Pencil and paper

Calculator, protractor, compass, and straightedge

Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:

Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:

• Be on time.

• No eating or drinking in the classroom, except water

• Assignments will be collected on test day

• Late assignments will not be accepted

• IF YOU ARE ABSENTYou may not make up the daily quiz

It is your responsibility to get the notes and make-up work complete before test day

If you are absent on test day, you must take the test BEFORE the next chapter test.

Make-up work will not be permitted for unexcused absences.

Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:

Course Outline/Topics Covered:

Course objectives encompass GUHSD mathematics standards• An overview of Geometry• Reasoning• Lines in a plane• Congruent triangles and properties of triangles• Polygons• Transformations• Similarity• Right triangles• Circles• Planar measurements• Space measurements

Grading and Assessment Policy:

100% - 90% = A 89% - 80% = B 79% - 73% = C 72% - 68% = C-

67% = DLess than 67% = F

Breakdown of Grading Categories

40% = Test 10% = Daily Quizzes 30% = Assignments/Projects20% = Final Exam

Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:

The math department holds tutorials Monday & Thursday from 2:45 – 4:45 pm. See poster in room for locations.

Please see me to make an appointment if you need extra help.

Charlotte Matthews(619)660-3668

cmatthews@gushd.net

Grades are accessible through the Steele Canyon High School website. Select Staff – Directory then select teacher’s name. Be prepared to enter your student’s ID #. Grades are updated on a weekly basis.

Resources:

http://www.classzone.com/cz/index.htmwww.classzone.com

www.schscougars.orghttp://www.schscougars.org/

Things about me:

• I love music

• I work a lot!

• I am working on my Masters

• I teach AP Statistics, Geometry Support, Geometry, and Algebra IIC.

Things about the Classroom:

• I will be using PowerPoints almost daily

• You will be working in groups

• Calendar and agenda are in the back

• Grade sheets will be sent home after each test

• If you get an ‘A’ on a test, your name goes up on the superstars board!

Things about the Classroom:

• I will only answer 2 HW questions

• There will be notes and HW daily

• There will be daily quizzes

• There will be extra credit

Bathroom Rules:

• You cannot go for the first 15 minutes of class or during notes

• Write your name on the clipboard and take the pass

• If someone is gone you cannot go

• When you come back put the pass back

Things NOT to do:

• Your phone is not a calculator

• Ipods should not be used!

• Cheat

• Say “I will do this homework later”

• Go through my things without permission

• Say “I don’t want to sit here”

• Put your head down on your desk

New Seats!

1.1 – Identify Points, Lines, and Planes

Term Definition Picture Notation

Point

A finite space represented by a dot.

0 dimensions

AA

Point A

pt. A

One capital letter

Term Definition Picture Notation

Line

Through any two points, there is one line. Extends without end.

1 dimension

A B C

mAB BA

BC

line m

AC

CB

CA

Two capital letters

Term Definition Picture Notation

Line Segment

Has two endpoints. Doesn’t go on forever.

AB

CAB BA

BC CB

AC CA

Term Definition Picture Notation

Ray

S

C

AB

Initial point, then continues in one direction SC

BA

First letter is initial point

Term Definition Picture Notation

Opposite Rays

Two rays with the same initial point, but go in opposite directions

AB

CBA

BC

and

Term Definition Picture Notation

Collinear

Points

Points that lie on the same line

AB

C Pts A, B, and C

Term Definition Picture Notation

Plane

To name a plane choose 3 noncollinear points that lie on the plane.

Or use a single letter near the corner of the diagram.

Plane XYZ

Plane A2 dimensions

Extends in all directions, forming a surface

Y

Z

AX

Term Definition Picture Notation

Coplanar

Points

Y

Z

AX

Pts. X, Y, and Z

Points that lie on the same plane

Term Definition Picture Notation

Intersection

Set of points 2 or more figures have in common

DE

BF

AB

and

Segments

Pt. B

Plane CGE and Plane DBF

1. Give two other names for .AB

BA

line h

2. Name three points that are collinear

C, B, and D

3. Give another name for plane F.

Plane EBA

Name a point that is not coplanar with A, B, and E.

pt. C

pt. D

5. Give another name for .CD

DC

6. Name three rays with endpoint B.

BA

BD

BC

7. Name a pair of opposite rays.

BD BCand

8. Give another name for .CD

CB

9. Sketch the figure described.a. Three points that are collinear.

AB

C

9. Sketch the figure described.b. Four points that are coplanar.

A B

CD

9. Sketch the figure described.c. Three lines that intersect at one point.

FC

E

BA

D

G

9. Sketch the figure described.d. A line and a plane that intersect at one point.

B

A

C

10. Graph the inequality on a number line. Tell whether the graph is a segment, a ray or rays, a point, or a line.

a. 2x

0 1 2 3 4-1-2-3-4

ray

10. Graph the inequality on a number line. Tell whether the graph is a segment, a ray or rays, a point, or a line.

b.

0 1 2 3 4-1-2-3-4

segment

31 x

10. Graph the inequality on a number line. Tell whether the graph is a segment, a ray or rays, a point, or a line.

c.

0 1 2 3 4-1-2-3-4

line

1or 0 xx