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Objective: Geometry objectives are designed for students who have completed the objectives for Algebra I. Study includes experiences and activities that foster in students a feeling for the value of geometry in their lives. Emphasis is placed on development of conjectures by inductive processes using manipulatives and computer software. Cooperative learning groups are particularly effective in allowing students to become proficient in analyzing conjectures and in formulating both formal and informal proofs. Emphasis should be placed on connections to other branches of mathematics and other disciplines, and on workplace applications. The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: 21st Century Content Standards and Objectives and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools and content standards and objectives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry students at the mastery level investigate, make conjectures, justify, compare and contrast and apply, as appropriate relationships involving the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines, right triangles, congruent and similar figures, convex and concave quadrilaterals, other polygons, tessellating figures, and circles. They represent geometric figures pictorially with proper identification and distinguish between undefined and defined terms. They investigate measures of angles and draw conclusions for the relationship to its arcs. They draw and justify conclusions in real-world settings as they differentiate and apply inductive and deductive reasoning.

In a problem solving situation, they apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse, draw conclusions that include two and three dimensions, and solve formulas using nets. They use symbolic logic to construct logical arguments and test the validity of conclusions. They apply undefined terms, definitions, postulates, and theorems to construct formal and informal proofs. They use the properties of similar triangles to verify and justify the trigonometric ratios by applying the results to construct a physical model that illustrates the use of a scale drawing in a real-world situation and determine the measure of inaccessible heights or distances. They create and apply concepts using transformational geometry to construct transformations and explore congruencies and similarities and develop logical arguments. They   apply concepts of analytical geometry to develop and apply formulas, to construct arguments, and to solve practical problems.  

They compare and contrast the properties of Euclidean geometry with other geometries. They construct a triangle’s medians, altitudes, angle and perpendicular bisectors and develop logical concepts to be used in solving real-world problems.

 

 

Text Book: Geometry, Glencoe Mathematics, ISBN: 0-07-865106-9 This textbook is provided to the students as a resource. 

 

Materials: Geometry tools and paper are provided. Students are required to come to class each day with their pencils, notebook, file folder and scientific calculator.

 

Grades Scale adopted by the Harrison County Board of Education  

93-100 A

85-92   B

75-84   C

65-74   D

0-64     F

 

Grades will be calculated based on points. Grades may be viewed online at http://LiveGrades.com

Grades will be bases on class work, labs, homework, quizzes and tests. 

 

 

Absences: It is the student’s responsibility to check the “make-up” box and LiveGrades to make sure all make-up work is completed and turned in on time. (See SHHS handbook)

 

 

We will follow the Curriculum Map developed by Harrison County Schools.   http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/scmmath/geometrymathmap.html