Welcome!
A little about myself...
This is my 21st year teaching at Pinelands. My greatest joy is working with the students and getting to know them. In class, my goal is to create a community that allows students to feel comfortable to make mistakes (mathmatically & personally) and learn from those mistakes. I am here to assist in any way I can. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year.
I am looking forward to a great year!
Course Description
This course is designed to teach deductive reasoning and thinking skills. Emphasis is placed on mathematical statements and the use of postulates, definitions, and theorems. The general topics that are covered include congruence, similarity, parallel, perpendicular, area, volume, and constructions. Geometry emphasizes the logical application of rules to solve problems.
Course Expectations
The expectation for this course is that all students will become better problem solvers by interweaving skills, concepts, and word problems associated with geometry. This course will prepare students for standardized tests with questions that are aligned in format, content, and design to those found on today’s high stakes assessments as well as prepare them for continuing study in mathematics. It will also strengthen their ability to work in a collaborative way and reinforce basic math skills while building higher level mathematical concepts.
Grading Policy
HONORS GEOMETRY GRADING POLICY
Grades will be calculated using a weighted system. During marking period 1 & 3, Summative Assessments will account for 80% of the marking period grade.The remaining 20% will be calculated by using Formative Assessments.
- 50% Tests
- 30% Quizzes
- 20% Classwork/Homework
Classwork and homework grades are based on completion. The work shown does not have to be correct to receive full credit.
Students may retake any TEST with the following conditions:
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Retakes must be completed before or after school.
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All retakes must be completed within the assigned deadline.
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The retake score will be the final score.
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Retakes are not permitted if your score is more than 30% below the class average.
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Retakes are not permitted if you have missing assignments.
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*You may not retake quizzes
CP GEOMETRY GRADING POLICY
Grades will be calculated using a weighted system. During marking period 1 & 3, Summative Assessments will account for 80% of the marking period grade.The remaining 20% will be calculated by using Formative Assessments.
- 50% Tests
- 30% Quizzes
- 20% Classwork/Homework
Classwork and homework grades are based on completion. The work shown does not have to be correct to receive full credit.
Students may retake any TEST with the following conditions:
-
Retakes must be completed before or after school.
-
All retakes must be completed within the assigned deadline.
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The retake score will be the final score.
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Retakes are not permitted if your score is more than 30% below the class average.
*You may not retake quizzes
Supplies
Binder or 2-Pocket Folder
Pen or Pencil
OPTIONAL Supplies
Scientific Calculator
Compass
Protractor
Geometry Template
Highlighters
Colorful Pens
Extra Credit
Every student will be given the opportunity to earn extra credit on each assessment.
Additional extra credit will not be provided
Extra Help
Extra Help is available from 1:45-2:30 MWTh
Communication
Communication is extremely important. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason and I will do the same.
‘There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres.’ – Pythagoras