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Geometry |
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I. Rationale:
Why do I need to study geometry? When am I ever going to have to use geometry in the real world? This course answers these questions through integration, applications and connections.
II. Course Aims and Objectives:
Students relate and apply geometric concepts to algebra, statistics, probability, and discrete mathematics. Students connect mathematics to other topics they are studying, like biology, geography, art, history, and health, through problems that are rich in geometric content. This course introduces the student to concepts by posing a real-world application, and interdisciplinary connection, or mathematical integration. Thereby preparing the student for the real world with real-world problems. I encourage you (the student) to use technology in your work and communications. Email the instructor with problems and questions.
III. Material Needed:
Textbook, two writing tools, three ring notebook w/paper, one spiral notebook for use as a journal, 3 x 5 note cards (approx. 20), compass, protractor, ruler and a scientific calculator (recommend a graphing calculator) Some rulers, protractors and compasses are available to use in the classroom.
IV. Format and Procedures:
Daily classes will consist of lectures, exploring activities, informal discussions, technology in the form of calculators, spreadsheets, modeling mathematics activities, troubleshooting problems, proof explorations, and connecting geometry with other disciplines. Note cards can be used during assessments for the purpose of looking up theorems, postulates and definitions.
V. My Classroom rules
Be in your seat with all material before the tardy bell rings. No food is allowed in the classroom. Follow directions as appropriate. Be respectful of others and of all property. Wait to be called upon before giving an answer to a problem. Allow others proportionate response time.
Dress code is to be adhered.
V. Course Requirements:
Assignments are to be completed and turned in on time. Assignments for days missed are to be made up in a timely manner. Assignments will be posted both in the classroom and on the website.
VI. Academic Integrity
Each student in this course is expected to abide by the student handbook. Cheating will not be tolerated.
You are encouraged to study together and to discuss information and concepts covered in lecture and the sections with other students. You can give "consulting" help to or receive "consulting" help from such students.
However, this permissible cooperation should never involve one student having possession of a copy of all or part of work done by someone else, in the form of e-mail, an e-mail attachment file, a diskette, or a hard copy.
Should copying occur, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be copied will both automatically receive a zero for the assignment. Penalty for violation of this Code will be dealt with according to handbook policy.
During examinations, you must do your own work. Talking or discussion is not permitted during the examinations, nor may you compare papers, copy from others, or collaborate in any way. Any collaborative behavior during the examinations will result in failure of the exam.
