Athens High School
Course:
Geometry (Minimum)
Term:
Fall 2008
Teacher:
Kevin D. Gray
Course Description: This course stresses the basic structure of Geometry. It is
designed to enable students to learn both inductively and deductively in a mathematical
system. Students practice problem solving skills by applying algebra to plane and solid
geometric concepts. Congruence, similarity, measurement, coordinate geometry,
constructions, and basic trigonometry are taught using the common definitions,
postulates, and theorems of Geometry. Emphasis in this course will be placed on the
objectives covered in the mathematics section of the Alabama High School Graduation
Exam. This course will not satisfy the requirements for an advanced diploma.
Prerequisite: Algebra I or equivalent
Textbook: Geometry Prentice Hall Mathematics
Supplies/Materials Needed: Textbook, 3-ring binder, loose leaf paper, pencil, 4
function calculator (do not spend money on one that will compute fractions for you),
graph paper, $2.00 supply fee (to cover the cost of dry erase markers, batteries, tissue,
etc.)
Grade Determination: Homework, quizzes, notebook tests, and class work grades
will account for 25% of your grade. [Homework is very important in math courses,
because retention of rules and solution methods is drastically increased by repetition.]
Tests, projects, and the midterm will account for the remaining 75%. Your semester
grade will be determined as follows: first 9-weeks grade (40%), second 9-weeks grade
(40%), and semester test grade (20%).
Other Information: The academic misconduct policy of the school will be followed in
this course. Refer to the Student Handbook for the attendance policy. I welcome
communication from my students and their parents. Any student who receives failing
grades during the course or is need of individual help is urged to discuss this with me. I
am available for extra help any morning at 7:30.
Plane Geometry Syllabus
The following timeframe is a general guideline. The schedule will be adjusted as necessary to meet
the needs of the students.
Week
Content
1
Patterns/Inductive Reasoning
Points, Lines, and Planes
Segments, Rays, Parallel Lines and Planes
Quiz 1.1-1.3
2
Measuring Segments and Angles
Quiz1.4
The Coordinate Plane
Perimeter, Circumference, and Area
Quiz1.6-1.7
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 1 Test
Conditional Statements
Proving Angles Congruent
Quiz 2.1, 2.5
Properties of Parallel Lines
Proving Lines Parallel
Parallel Lines and the Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem
Quiz 3.1-3.3
Polygon Angle-Sum Theorem
Lines in the Coordinate Plane
Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Quiz 3.4-3.6
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 3 Test
Congruent Figures
Triangle Congruence by SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS
Quiz 4.1-4.3
Using Congruent Triangles, CPCTC
Isosceles And Equilateral Triangles
Congruence in Right Triangles
Quiz 4.4-4.6
Using Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 4 Test
Midsegments of Triangles
Bisectors in Triangles
Concurrent Lines, Medians, Altitudes
Quiz 5.1-5.3
Inverses, Contrapositives
3
4
Progress
Reports
5
6
7
Progress
Reports
8
9
10
Report
Cards
11
12
13
Progress
Reports
14
MIDTERM EXAM
Inequalities in Triangles
Quiz 5.4-5.5
Chapter 5 Review
Chapter 5 Test
Classifying Quadrilaterals
Properties of Parallelograms
Proving that a Quadrilateral is a Parallelogram
Quiz 6.1-6.3
Special Parallelograms
Trapezoids and Kites
Quiz 6.4-6.5
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 6 Test
Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles
The Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse
Special Right Triangles
Quiz 7.1-7.3
Areas of Trapezoids, Rhombuses, and Kites
Circles And Arcs
Quiz 7.4, 7.6
Sections from
Prentice Hall
Geometry
Textbook
1-1
1-2
1-3
Alabama Course of
Study Objective
AHSGE
Objectives
Objective 9
Preparation for Objectives 2-14
1-4
VII-1, 8
1-6
1-7
Objective 12
Objective 11
IV-2
IV-1, VII-4
2-1
2-5
Objective 9
Objectives 2, 9
VII-1
3-1
3-2
3-3
VII-1
Objectives 4, 5, 9
VII-4
3-4
3-5
3-6
Objectives 9, 12
Objectives 1, 9
VI-1
VII-8
4-1
4-2, 4-3
Objectives 3, 8, 9
Objectives 8, 9
4-4
4-5
4-6
Objectives 5, 8, 9
VII-4
4-7
5-1
5-2
5-3
Objectives 5, 9
Objectives 5, 9
5-4
5-5
6-1
6-2
6-3
Obfectives 3, 5, 9, 12
6-4
6-5
Objectives 3, 5, 9, 12
7-1
7-2
7-3
Objectives 9. 11
Objectives 6, 9, 11
Objectives 7, 9, 11
VII-4
Vii-2
7-4
7-6
Objectives 9, 11
Objectives 5, 9, 15, 18
IV-1
VII-4
15
16
Progress
Reports
17
18
Report
Cards
Areas of Circles and Sectors
Chapter Review
Chapter 7 Test
Ratios and Proportions
Similar Polygons
Quiz 8.1-8.2
Proving Triangles Similar
Similarity in Right Triangles
Proportions in Triangles
Quiz 8.3-8.5
Chapter 8 Review
Chapter 8 Test
Tangent, Sine, and Cosine Ratios
Surface Areas and Volumes of Pyramids, Cones,
Cylinders, and Spheres
Circles
REVIEW AND FINAL EXAM
7-7
Objectives 9, 15
IV-1
8-1
8-2
Objective 9
Objectives 3, 8, 9
VII-8
VII-3, VII-7
8-3
8-4
8-5
Objectives 3, 8, 9
Objectives 3, 8, 9
VII-3, VII-7
9-1, 9-2
10-4-10-7
Objectives 9, 10
Objectives 14, 16
IV-1, VII-4
11-1
Objective 5