Geometry Summer Assignments 2015
Instructor: Karen Barnes
Phone: 941/545-3612
Email: karenb1290@gmail.com
Dear parents and students,
Hello and welcome to the world of Geometry! I look forward to being your fearless
guide this year as we explore the exciting (and often very different from what you are
used to) branch of mathematics that includes proofs, computer models, trigonometry,
ancient Greek constructions, and much more. I have taught High School and Middle
School Math including the subjects of Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry and
Calculus. I am a certified math geek and look forward to instilling an appreciation and
awe for this often maligned subject!
Because the school year at Arrows is abbreviated it is imperative that we jumpstart your
lessons in the summer and complete a months worth of assignments before the first day.
Some of the lessons you will cover will be a review of Algebra I principles and some
lessons will be entirely new concepts. Please do not hesitate to call, text, or email me
if you have any questions. If I don’t hear from you I will assume all is well and no
guidance is needed.
Blessings,
Karen Barnes
Materials Needed for Course:

Saxon Geometry Home Kit (book, test booklet, and solutions manual)

2” binder

5 tabs for organizing assignments in binder

Graph paper

Paper (loose leaf of spiral bound notebook that can be stored in binder)

Compass (suggested price range $3.00- $10.00 – check to be sure the hinge can
hold its position when drawing. Fiskars makes a good one which costs
approximately $3.50 at WalMart. The hinge is held together with a screw)

Protractor (clear is best)

Scientific Calculator: must be able to do sine, cosine and tangent. (Suggestion: TI
– 84 graphing calculator will be mandatory in Alg. 2. You may use it in
Geometry in place of Scientific Calculator)
Summer Assignments:
Problems
assigned
1-30
1-30
1-30
Graded
by:
Parent
Parent
Parent
Construction of Congruent
Segments and Angles
1-9
Parent
Lesson 4
Postulates and Theorems about
Points, Lines, and Planes
1-30
Parent
Lesson 5
More Theorems about Lines
and Planes
1-30
Parent
Lab 2
Construction of Perpendicular
Line
1-4; a-b
Parent
Lesson 6
Identifying Pairs of Angles
Lab 3
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Construction of Bisectors
Using Inductive Reasoning
Using Formulas in Geometry
Finding Length: Distance
Formula
Using Conditional Statements
1-30
1-6; 1-5; ad
1-30
1-30
Parent
Mrs.
Barnes
Parent
Parent
1-30
1-30
Parent
Parent
Number
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Description
Points, Lines and Planes
Segments
Angles
Lab 1
Lesson 9
Lesson 10
Investigation Transversals and Angle
1
Relationships
Lesson 11
Finding Midpoints
Test 1
Covers lessons 1-5
1-17; a-m
1-30
1-20
Mrs.
Barnes
Parent
Mrs.
Barnes
Record
Grade here
and turn in
Teacher will
grade
Teacher will
grade
Teacher will
grade
What to turn in on the first day of school
I will collect and grade Lab 3, Investigation 1, and Test 1. I will need the assignment
spreadsheet on this page turned in with the grades for the rest of the assignments logged
by the parent. The students will need to bring all the homework assignments to class as
I will check notebooks for completed work.
Instructions for Construction Labs:
The textbook is very clear and concise when explaining the constructions. Simply go
step by step and complete the construction exactly as outlined. Use blank printer paper as
lined notebook paper will make for a messy construction. If you would like to see the
construction in action an excellent resource is the Math Open Reference website at
http://mathopenref.com/tocs/constructionstoc.html. Simply click on the construction of
choice and you will see a how-to video that quickly illustrates the construction required
in the Lab.
Because these are constructions and not drawings there are a few rules the students need
to follow.
1. Constructions are made by using only a compass and straight edge (not a ruler).
2. If the directions in the book say "draw", "begin with" or if a specific measurement or
distance is required, then your student is welcome to use a ruler or protractor to measure
a segment or angle.
3. However, if the directions say "construct" your student will use the figure drawn to
construct a new one or continue the process of the construction. When constructing a
figure ONLY a compass and straight edge can be used. (a ruler can only be used for
ensuring the segment is straight but never for measurement during the construction). If
the student follows the instructions in the book to complete the initial construction and
the repeats these steps in the Lab Practice, construction marks are clearly visible.
Instructions for Homework Lessons
Read each lesson carefully and work through all the examples for the best understanding.
Also note the hints and reasoning boxes in the margins.
Homework Problems: Math is learned at the end of a pencil! It is important to work out
each problem neatly and completely. Geometry is a high level math reasoning course
and it is important that students get in the habit of showing the thought process on paper.
I know this can be tedious, especially for the advanced student who can complete
multiple steps in their head, but it makes for much quicker homework and test grading.
Furthermore, it allows for partial credit and much faster corrections.
Every homework problem is labeled with a corresponding lesson number in parenthesis.
This identifies the lesson the student may reference for additional help. Early lessons (1-
10) contain many homework problems that are Algebra I review. These are labeled with
the letters SB (skill bank) and a number. If the student has trouble with an Algebra
review problem extra help is found in the back of the text book in the Skill Bank section
(use corresponding number to find particular skill). Also, the Algebra I textbook will be
helpful.
Pacing
Each homework lesson should take approximately 1.5 hours for the average student to
complete. This includes reading through and practicing the lesson examples, completing
the 30 homework problems, and correcting missed problems. The construction labs will
take from 20-30 minutes. The Investigation should take about an hour. The test will take
between 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the student. Allow for 5-6 weeks at 5-6
hours per week for a safe estimate of time needed to complete all assignments. Of
course, you may choose to accelerate this pace as you see fit. For those of you who like a
schedule set for you I recommend the following:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Lessons 1, 2, 3 Lab 1
Lessons 4,5,6 Lab 2
Lessons 7, 8, 9 Lab 3
Lessons 10, Test 1,
Lesson 11, Investigation 1
Grading
Grading Homework Lessons:
Step 1: Parents grade assignments dividing the number of correct answers by the
total number of answers x100 for the percent grade.
Step 2: Students are to correct all missed problems and show ALL work on
corrected problems to receive credit.
Step 3: Add 2 percentage points per corrected problem to the score in step 1 for
final homework grade.
Example: Nathan missed 6 homework problems out of 30.
Step 1: 24/30= .80x100 = 80%
Step 2: Nathan corrects the 6 problems and shows all work.
Step 3: Add 2 points per corrected problem to Step 1 score for the final
homework grade: 2x6=12
80+12=92% final grade.
**Important: Be sure to include all corrections with your assignments when you
turn in homework.
Grading Construction Labs: The parent is to grade using the solutions key and
checking that all constructions are labeled exactly as directed and construction marks
(visible arcs) are present. It will be helpful to view the video on
http://mathopenref.com/tocs/constructionstoc.html for a quick 2 minute how- to
demonstration of the correct method of construction before grading. Construction Labs
look scary but in reality should take no more than 15-20 minutes for the student to
complete.
Tests: All tests will be graded by Mrs. Barnes. Please do not help your student or
check their answers on the test. The textbook may be used as a reference during the
last 10 minutes of the test. The test should be given in one sitting in a quiet, distraction
free place. The student may use a calculator and graph paper if needed. Please write
neatly, show all work, and circle final answers. I love to give partial credit but can
only do that if you show your work!!