North High School
Instructor:
Phone:
Karr
Email:
patrick.karr@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-1700
Syllabus 2015-2016
Room:
Office Hours:
Geometry
144
After school by
appointment
Text / Resources
We will be exploring the curriculum through a variety of resources, including the online text, Minneapolis public
schools focused instruction resources, and hands on practice
Course Description
This is a one year course to develop and practice problem-solving skills using inductive and deductive reasoning.
Students are guided through all the conceptual and working levels of the process using geometry. It uses two
and three-dimensional geometric shapes (points, lines, planes, triangles, polygons, circles, and solids) and
examines their properties, measurements, and mutual relations in space. Geometric proofs are used as a vehicle
to systematically develop these problem solving skills by relating geometric shapes. Lessons from the College
Board’s “Springboard” program will promote project-based discovery.
Course Objective
Students will move on to higher-level math courses with an increased ability to apply algebra to the solution of
problems involving measurement, physical relationships, and logical proof.
Goals
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To expand the geometric and problem solving skills
To engage all students in an interdisciplinary, competitive, integrating, learning environment.
To integrate the mathematic concepts and real-life applications in project based-learning while
bridging to higher level math strategies ( CollegeBoard SpringBoard).
Read with understanding and fluency ( This will include word analysis and vocabulary).
Write to communicate for a variety of reasons.
Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations
(addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), patterns, ratios, and proportions.
Estimate, make and use measurement of objects, quantities and relationships and determine
acceptable levels of accuracy.
Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data,
solve problems, and predict results.
Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes, and
space.
Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods, predict results, and interpret uncertainty
using concepts of probability.
Required Materials
 Loose Paper, notebook/binder
 A scientific calculator or graphing calculator (TI83+ or TI84 suggested)
 A protractor, compass, and ruler kit
 Graphing paper
 Colored pencils
 Pencils and paper
North High School
Syllabus 2015-2016
Geometry
Course Requirements
1. Attend class daily and on time.
2. Bring necessary learning supplies daily.
3. Bring a reinstatement form from the attendance office for all excused absences.
4. Turn in all assignments and projects on time.
5. Study for and complete all tests and quizzes.
6. Participate in class by paying attention and contributing to discussions.
7. Seek outside assistance as needed.
8. Wear ID at all times while in the building. ID’S must be worn and visible before upon entering class.
9. Wear appropriate clothing at all times.
10. Follow Student Code of Conduct.
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If (a) student(s) is/are suspected of cheating, the SCC will be followed. Everyone involved will receive
an F for that assignment.
Attendance:
Students are required to attend class daily and on time. There are only 6 acceptable causes for absences – student
illness, family emergency, death in the immediate family, observation of religious holidays, circumstances which
cause reasonable concern to the parent or legal guardian for the safety or health of the student, and other situations
beyond the control of the student as determined by the principal or principal’s designee, on a case by case basis,
including, but not limited to homelessness and its attendant difficulties. A note explaining the absence must be
brought into the office within 3 days of the said absence. Tardiness is not allowed and will be dealt with using the
Student Code of Conduct. Poor attendance has a negative impact on student achievement.
Makeup Work
In cases of absences, you will be held accountable for all missed work. If the absence is one day, all work
must be turned in upon return. If a student knows that she or he will be absent on the day of a quiz, test, or project
due date, the student should arrange to turn in the project or take the test/quiz prior to the absence or on the day of
her or his return. If the student is absent for several days, special arrangements will be made on an individual basis.
Work will only be accepted if the absence is excused by sign-out sheet or reinstatement from the attendance office.
Grading Scale
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Percent Range (%)
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59
Evaluation Policy (Grade weighting)
Classwork
Quiz
*Test
Participation / behavior
Warm up activities
40%
10%
10%
25%
15%
North High School
Syllabus 2015-2016
Geometry
*Remediation – Students that score below 70% on any chapter test will be allowed one week to
retake the test for a maximum grade of 70%.
ASSIGNMENTS/GRADING POLICIES:
1. Warm up activities: Will be provided daily when you enter the class. It is your responsibility to collect
and complete them independently.
2. Daily class work and/or homework: Must be completed and turned in with all work shown.
3. Alternate Assessments: Will require research and access to library and internet as well as
completion of Springboard investigations.
4. Behavior / participation: Your participation is critical to your learning the material, your behavior will
also play a substantial role in your abd your peers ability to access the material.
5. Credit: All work must be shown in order to receive full credit.