Geometry Syllabus
2006 – 2007
Instructor Information:
Mr. Mark Frew
frewm@mhs-pa.org
ext. 2817
Tutoring Hours:
Mon – Fri: 2:30 – 3:00
Later by Appointment
Course Description:
Geometry is the study of points, lines, planes, and polygons. It can be studied in both two
dimensions and three. The focus of the course will be on not only learning the properties of figures
but applying them to both problem-solving and real-life applications.
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Unit 1 Arithmetic/Algebra/Cartesian Coordinate System Review
Unit 2 Introductory Vocabulary
Unit 3 An Introduction to Problem Solving
Unit 4 Discovering Angles
Unit 5 Logic
Unit 6 Segment and Angle Relationships
Unit 7 Parallel Lines and Transversals
Unit 8 Introduction to Triangles
Unit 9 Congruent Triangles
Unit 10 Parts of Triangles
Unit 11 Congruent Right Triangles
Unit 12 Applying Inequalities to Triangles
Unit 13 Similar Triangles
Unit 14 Right Triangles (Intro to Trigonometry)
Unit 15 Quadrilaterals/Polygon Theorems
Unit 16 Circles
Unit 17 Area/Surface Area/Volume
Unit 18 Transformations/Polyhedra
Unit 19 Geometry in Art and Literature
Grading Policy:
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Each unit will usually be worth 100 points. The 100 points might be one large test or a
combination of tests and projects.
There will be a midterm in the course. It will be worth 20% of your second marking period
grade.
There will be a final in the course. It will be worth 20% of your fourth marking period
grade.
Each marking period will have a notebook check. The notebook check will be worth 50
points (1/2 of a unit grade).
The instructor reserves the right to check homework and incorporate it into the grading
policy as he sees fit.
Retest Policy:
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Retests are to be minimized and will occur at the teacher’s discretion. Needless to say, both effort
and conduct grades will need to be at the A level, which means all homework related to that test
needs to be completed on time.
Effort and Conduct Grades:
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Effort Grades
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Lapses of Effort will be defined as (but not limited to) not-completing homework
assignments, not participating in classroom discussions, sleeping in class, not scheduling
tutoring appointments, not attending scheduled tutoring sessions, and not bringing
necessary materials to class.
 A – less than two such incidents
 B - two to three incidents
 C – four incidents
 F – more than four such incidents
Conduct Grades
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Poor Conduct will be defined as (but not limited to) not paying attention, sleeping in
class, refusal to participate in class, talking during instruction, off-task discussions during
work sessions, inappropriate use of technology, the use of non-school related items
(walkmans, magazines, etc.), in addition to any acts that are in violation of the school’s
discipline policy while within the classroom.
 A – less than two such incidents
 B - two to three incidents
 C – four incidents
 F – more than four such incidents
The Student’s Responsibilities:
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Be ready and willing to learn. This means coming to class with necessary materials
(pencils, calculator, notebook, homework) and mentally prepared to participate in class.
Geometry is not a spectator sport.
Be here! Lateness will not be tolerated nor will restroom privilege abuse. Please use it
before class or at the end. It is almost impossible for you to learn geometry without being
in the classroom.
If you miss class, it is your responsibility to make-up the work. This is non-negotiable.
You should be prepared for your first day back with your make-up work done. Coming to
class on the day after an absence and saying “What did we do last time?” will result in
effort deductions. This is especially true as we meet every other day. This is true for tests
as well.
The Teacher’s Responsibilities:
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Provide an active learning environment, in which students are free to ask and answer
questions in order to teach Mathematics.
Be prepared to teach and facilitate learning for an entire class period.