Geometry
2012-2013
Full Year Course
Grade 10 or 11 recommended
1 Math Credit
Tuesday
Course Tutor:
Sukrit Das
sukritdas@yahoo.com
Course Description:
Basic geometry skills such as area, volume, parallel lines, congruent triangles, transformations and symmetry, and circles are studied. Many related proofs are included and constructions with compass and straight edge are taught. Occasionally students will need to go outside to find examples of geometry in God’s world of nature. A calculator is needed in this class. Extra handouts are used.
Understanding that it is through practice that we master math, daily work is evaluated and credited by the tutor. Odd-numbered problems have the answers in the back of the textbook; students are expected to check their answers as they do their work so they know immediately if their answer is correct. Even-numbered answers are given in class. Test, quizzes, and handouts are checked by the tutor and percentages are given. Tests, quizzes, handouts, assigned projects done at home, and exams done in class receive a percentage from the tutor. These percentages are averaged at the end of each semester and parents can then give a letter grade according to their grading scale.
Course Notes:
There is a penalty for work that is submitted late. Any work that is sent late more than two weeks is not accepted.
Course Prerequisites:
A satisfactory grade in Algebra I for returning students.
The Teenworks test of basic Algebra I skills for new students. Test can be obtained from tutor or Teenworks office.
Course Fees:
$10 copy fee payable to tutor on 1st day of class
Required Texts (Available through the Teenworks Resource Center):
Geometry Text, 3rd ed., Bob Jones University Press
Required Supplies:
- 2″ 3-ring binder with six dividers with tabs
- Sharp pencils & pencil sharpener
- Eraser
- Lined paper
- Red pen
- 6 inch ruler
- Small stapler
- 180° protractor and compass
Calculator – TI30Xa is recommended