Geometry
Course Description:
In this course, students become familiar with basic geometric topics: the properties of lines, polygons, circles and geometric solids; congruence and similarity; basic trigonometry; transformations; length and area; surface area and volume. Geometry is a very verbal subject; students learn to express themselves clearly and precisely to communicate investigative strategies.
Proofs are a part of this course. Writing geometry proofs helps students develop understanding of deductive and inductive logic.
Geometric constructions are a part of this course. Performing basic constructions gives students a concrete understanding of abstract geometric principles.
Supplies:
Course Structure:
THE TUTOR DOES NOT COLLECT OR GRADE HOMEWORK. It is parents' responsibility to verify that students complete all assigned problems. Parents should use the solutions manual to check homework, and parents should devise a way to calculate a “homework grade” for the student.
Every class begins with a review of homework before new topics are introduced. Students should come prepared with questions about homework problems.
Each semester, students complete two creative projects based on geometric principles.
Students take exams outside of class in study periods. The tutor provides a grade based on exams and creative projects. Parents are encouraged to use the exam/project grade along with the homework grade to calculate a comprehensive grade.
Expectations
Recommended for students in 9th-10th grade.
Prerequisite: Completed Algebra I
Textbooks:
ISBN: 0-618-91232-0
Notes: Rent both books from ARCHES for $40. If books are returned with damage more than normal wear and tear, reimbursement for that book is expected.
Fees:
Tutor:
In this course, students become familiar with basic geometric topics: the properties of lines, polygons, circles and geometric solids; congruence and similarity; basic trigonometry; transformations; length and area; surface area and volume. Geometry is a very verbal subject; students learn to express themselves clearly and precisely to communicate investigative strategies.
Proofs are a part of this course. Writing geometry proofs helps students develop understanding of deductive and inductive logic.
Geometric constructions are a part of this course. Performing basic constructions gives students a concrete understanding of abstract geometric principles.
Supplies:
- Protractor, which will also be used as a small ruler.
- METAL compass. Low-quality compasses are difficult to use and frustrating for students.
- Scientific calculator. Graphing calculators are acceptable but not necessary.
- Graph paper. The tutor will e-mail a convenient graph paper template to families who would like to print their own.
Course Structure:
THE TUTOR DOES NOT COLLECT OR GRADE HOMEWORK. It is parents' responsibility to verify that students complete all assigned problems. Parents should use the solutions manual to check homework, and parents should devise a way to calculate a “homework grade” for the student.
Every class begins with a review of homework before new topics are introduced. Students should come prepared with questions about homework problems.
Each semester, students complete two creative projects based on geometric principles.
Students take exams outside of class in study periods. The tutor provides a grade based on exams and creative projects. Parents are encouraged to use the exam/project grade along with the homework grade to calculate a comprehensive grade.
Expectations
- Parents will help students use the course syllabus to complete assignments on time.
- Parents will be responsible for getting students to ARCHES on time.
- Parents will provide notice of all absences, and will help students complete work that they miss when absent.
- Parents will correct assigned homework.
- Students will be in their seats and ready to start work when class begins.
- Students will bring all required materials to each class.
- Students will come to class with a list of homework problems to review.
- Students will actively participate in class discussion and group work.
- Students will take tests in an outside study period at ARCHES.
Recommended for students in 9th-10th grade.
Prerequisite: Completed Algebra I
Textbooks:
- McDougal Littell Geometry by Boswell, Kanold, Larson
ISBN: 0-618-91232-0
- McDougal Littell Geometry Solutions Manual by Boswell, Kanold, Larson
Notes: Rent both books from ARCHES for $40. If books are returned with damage more than normal wear and tear, reimbursement for that book is expected.
Fees:
- $25.00 Administrative payable to: ARCHES
- $225.00 Tuition payable per semester to: Tutor
Tutor: