PreAP Geometry
Course Syllabus
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Course Description (Prerequisite: Algebra I)
This course will help the student understand the basic structure of Geometry, how it relates to
other mathematics, and to other disciplines. The student will develop and build inductive and deductive
reasoning skills. Appropriate technology is integrated into the curriculum. This course is required for the
college bound student.
Textbook: Geometry, McDougal, 2007
Course Objectives
The following will be emphasized:
 Vocabulary
 Angle and line relationships
 Geometric shapes and their properties
 Proof writing
 Coordinate geometry
 Inductive and deductive reasoning
 Data analysis
Technology
Although technology has the power to enhance and support the course, technology does not
drive the course. Several scientific and/or graphing calculators are available for student use
during the class period.
Extra Help
Math teachers are available most days before and after school. If a student should need
assistance after school hours, it might be best to contact the teacher prior to coming in for help. It
is possible that math teachers who are also coaches, may not be available after school.
Department Grading Policy
 Each mathematics teacher will record grades numerically using a point system.
 Extra credit, when offered, must be directly tied to instructional objectives and the amount will not
exceed 5% of the total semester points.
 Assignments to be completed at home serve to reinforce skills practiced in class and their timely
completion is necessary for success on future objectives. For this reason, late assignments are
not accepted. Makeup work for excused absences that meet the district attendance criteria will
be considered for full credit. Please refer to the school policy concerning homework due during
an activity absence.
 The semester examination will count 20% of the student’s semester grade. Only supplemental
aides (formulas and/or calculators) provided by the teacher will be allowed on the semester
exam. To prepare the students for EOI testing, scientific and/or graphing calculators will be
allowed on portions, if not all sections, of the semester tests.
 Each mathematics teacher will provide his or her students with a written grading plan at the
beginning of the year/semester. The plan will include the teacher’s method of recording grades,
extra credit, late assignments, and semester evaluations.