CLASS
HS Geometry
Mentor
Foister
Class Fee
120
Class Prerequisites
Successful completion of Algebra 1
Text / Materials Required
Math U See Geometry Student Pack, this includes workbook and test book. Scientific Calculator (w/trig functions) Notebook and folder.
Class Description
This class covers traditional high school Geometry. Major concepts and skills covered in this course are as follows:
Describing points, lines, rays, line segments, angles, and planes
Calculating the measure of the interior and exterior angles of a regular polygon
Understanding the geometry of a circle, sphere, and ellipse
Understanding and computing volume and surface area of solids
Using the Pythagorean theorem to identify triangle attributes
Applying postulates, theorems, definitions, and properties to geometric proofs
Additional Concepts and Skills:
Using a protractor to construct angles
Using a compass to construct bisectors
Constructing and identifying triangles
Working with algebraic expressions containing radicals
Completing geometric transformations within a Cartesian plane
Understanding basic trigonometric functions
The weekly class will consist of Lesson/concept presentation, review, homework, quizzes, and enrichment and/or reinforcement opportunities for mastery of lesson objective. Students will be assigned daily workbook activities. Homework assignments will be graded. Quizzes and testing will be done in class as well as take-home tests. Parents will monitor progress. Homework is paramount to successful completion of this course. Students must show a strong level of competency in previous math courses, and especially in Algebra 1.