1. Welcome to Geometry!
Ms. Matthews

2. What is Geometry?

3. Geometry:
Study of shapes
Logic
Measurements

4. Course Descriptions:
A basic goal of Geometry is to expand the understanding of mathematical concepts and to improve logical thinking skills. Students will be presented with concepts, strategies and guidance in order to improve on their own decision making ability. These concepts will be reinforced through exercises in order to gain mastery and provoke critical thinking.

5. This is not your typical math course
This is not your typical math course! It is probably going to be the first time you study for math. There is a ton of vocabulary to learn as well!

6. Prerequisites:
A passing grade in Algebra I

7. Text(s):
Geometry: McDougal Littell

8. Supplementary Materials:
Scientific calculator

9. Supplementary Materials:
Geometry tool kit – protractor, compass, ruler (available at any office supply store or Target) (Required by Monday, January 14th)

10. Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:
Respect yourself, others and the teacher
Do not disrupt the learning process of others

11. Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:
Be prepared for each class (BRING necessary materials)
Textbook
Pencil and paper
Calculator, protractor, compass, and straightedge

12. Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:
Be on time.
No eating or drinking in the classroom, except water
Assignments will be collected on test day
Late assignments will not be accepted

13. Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:
IF YOU ARE ABSENT
You may not make up the daily quiz
It is your responsibility to get the notes and make-up work complete before test day
If you are absent on test day, you must take the test BEFORE the next chapter test.
Make-up work will not be permitted for unexcused absences.

14. Course Outline/Topics Covered:
Course objectives encompass GUHSD mathematics standards
An overview of Geometry
Reasoning
Lines in a plane
Congruent triangles and properties of triangles
Polygons
Transformations
Similarity
Right triangles
Circles
Planar measurements
Space measurements

15. Grading and Assessment Policy:
89% - 80% = B
79% - 73% = C
72% - 68% = C-
67% = D
Less than 67% = F

16. Breakdown of Grading Categories
40% = Test
10% = Daily Quizzes
30% = Assignments/Projects
20% = Final Exam

17. Classroom Rules/Behavioral Expectations:
The math department holds tutorials
Monday – Thursday from 2:45 – 4:45 pm.
See poster in room for locations.
Note: Special Geometry tutorial on Tues and Wed

18. Please see me to make an appointment if you need extra help.
Charlotte Matthews
(619)

19. Grades are accessible through the Steele Canyon High School website
Grades are accessible through the Steele Canyon High School website. Select Staff – Directory then select teacher’s name. Be prepared to enter your student’s ID #. Grades are updated on a weekly basis.

21. Things about me:
I love music
I work a lot!
I am working on my Masters
I teach AP Statistics, Geometry Support,
and Geometry

22. Things about the Classroom:
I will be using PowerPoints almost daily
You will be working in groups
Calendar and agenda are in the back
Grade sheets will be sent home after each test
If you get an ‘A’ on a test, your name goes up
on the superstars board!

23. Things about the Classroom:
I will only answer 2 HW questions
There will be notes and HW daily
There will be daily quizzes
There will be extra credit

24. Bathroom Rules:
You cannot go for the first 15 minutes
of class or during notes
Write your name on the side board and
take the pass
If someone is gone and you have to go
write your name below their name
When you come back put the pass back
and erase your name

25. Things NOT to do:
Your phone is not a calculator
Ipods should not be used!
Cheat
Say “I will do this homework later”
Put your head down on your desk
Go through my things without permission
Say “I don’t want to sit here”

26. New Seats!

27. 1.1 – Identify Points, Lines, and Planes

28. A A Point A pt. A Term Definition Picture Notation Point
One capital letter
A finite space represented by a dot. A A
Point A
0 dimensions
pt. A

29. Two capital letters line m Term Definition Picture Notation Line
Through any two points, there is one line. Extends without end. m C B A
1 dimension
line m

30. Has two endpoints. Doesn’t go on forever.
Term
Definition
Picture
Notation
Line Segment
Has two endpoints. Doesn’t go on forever. C B A

31. First letter is initial point C
Term
Definition
Picture
Notation
Ray
First letter is initial point C
Initial point, then continues in one direction S B A

32. Two rays with the same initial point, but go in opposite directions
Term
Definition
Picture
Notation
Opposite Rays
Two rays with the same initial point, but go in opposite directions C
and B A

33. Points that lie on the same line C Pts A, B, and C B A
Term
Definition
Picture
Notation
Collinear
Points
Points that lie on the same line C
Pts A, B, and C B A

34. Extends in all directions, forming a surface
Term
Definition
Picture
Notation
Plane
To name a plane choose 3 noncollinear points that lie on the plane.
Extends in all directions, forming a surface Y A X Z
Plane XYZ
Or use a single letter near the corner of the diagram.
2 dimensions
Plane A

35. Points that lie on the same plane Pts. X, Y, and Z
Term
Definition
Picture
Notation
Coplanar
Points Y A
Points that lie on the same plane X Z
Pts. X, Y, and Z

36. Set of points 2 or more figures have in common Pt. B
Term
Definition
Picture
Notation
Intersection
Set of points 2 or more figures have in common
Pt. B
Plane CGE and Plane DBF

37. 1. Give two other names for .
line h

38. 2. Name three points that are collinear
C, B, and D

39. 3. Give another name for plane F.
Plane EBA

40. Name a point that is not coplanar with A, B, and E.
pt. C
pt. D

41. 5. Give another name for

42. 6. Name three rays with endpoint B.

43. 7. Name a pair of opposite rays.
and

44. 8. Give another name for

45. 9. Sketch the figure described.
a. Three points that are collinear. A B C

46. 9. Sketch the figure described.
b. Four points that are coplanar. A B C D

47. 9. Sketch the figure described.
c. Three lines that intersect at one point. A B F C G D E

48. 9. Sketch the figure described.
d. A line and a plane that intersect at one point. A C B

49. 10. Graph the inequality on a number line
10. Graph the inequality on a number line. Tell whether the graph is a segment, a ray or rays, a point, or a line. a. -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4
ray

50. 10. Graph the inequality on a number line
10. Graph the inequality on a number line. Tell whether the graph is a segment, a ray or rays, a point, or a line. b. -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4
segment

51. 10. Graph the inequality on a number line
10. Graph the inequality on a number line. Tell whether the graph is a segment, a ray or rays, a point, or a line. c. -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4
line