Oak Park and River Forest High School

Mathematics Division

2015-2016

Plane Geometry A Course # 225

Teachers Name: Kaitlin Burke
Room: #228A (office)
E-mail: kburke@oprfhs.org
Website: burkeoprfhs.weebly.com
Office hours: M-F 730-800am, 300-345pm (Pending on sports season)

Course Description:
Plane Geometry A (PGA) is an honors level course, which covers all traditional topics of both plane and solid
geometry. Topics include triangles, two-column and paragraph proofs, congruence, parallel lines, and planes,
similarity, circles, locus, quadrilaterals, area and volume.
Textbook/Materials:
Textbook: Geometry for Enjoyment and Challenge by Rhoad, Milauskas and Whipple, McDougal Littell.
Notebook ONLY used for this course
1.5 binder ONLY for this course
2 pencils and an eraser (all your work in geometry should be done in pencil)
At least 2 different colored pencils
Ti-Npsire Calculator
Grades:

Grading for the semester will consist of homework, in class assignments, quizzes,
tests, participation and a final exam. Your quarter grade will be based on total points.
Since every quiz, homework and test count; put forth the effort on every assignment
to receive maximum amount of points. Your grade is derived from 70 percent
quizzes/tests, 20 percent HW, and 10 percent Algebra Prep. The final exam will be 20
percent of your final grade
Grading Scale:
A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F 59% and below

Quarter Grade: 40 percent of semester grade

Final Exam Grade: 20 percent of semester grade
Semester Grade:

Semester Grade
40%
Quarter 1
40%
Quarter 2
20%
Final Exam
PARENT ACCESS TO GRADES:

I update Skyward every week. It is important that you, and your family, use this tool
to stay aware of your overall grade in the class as well as how you are performing in
each of the categories mentioned above. If you have concerns about anything you
see on Skyward related to your grade, please let me know promptly.

COURSE OUTLINE:

(Learning target numbers are not necessarily tied to chapters)

1.1 I can name lines, rays, angles, and a point in multiple ways I can determine the length of a
segment(Segment Addition)
1.2 I can apply the concepts of collinearity, betweeness, and the midpoint formula to determine a
midpoint or lengths of segments
1.3 I can classify angles, add angles, and apply the angle bisector theorem
1.4 I can identify and apply angle pair relationships (Complementary/Supplementary)
1.5 I can identify the point of intersection between two lines, rays or segments
1.6 I can determine the perimeter of a polygon
1.7 I can use the correct units and notation for length

1.8 I can recognize and write the converse, inverse and contrapositive given a conditional statement
1.9 I can draw a diagram to match a mathematical statement or sentence
I can identify congruency based on a statement or a marked diagram
1.10 I can apply the addition and subtraction properties in a proof
1.11 I can apply the reflexive property in a proof
1.12 I can apply the transitive property in a proof
1.13 I can identify and use vertical angles and linear pairs
1.14 I can apply the congruent complement and congruent supplement properties in a proof

2.1 I can identify angle pair relationships formed by two lines (parallel or non-parallel) cut by a
transversal.
2.2 I can set up and solve angle pair relationship problems formed by two lines (parallel or non-parallel)
cut by a transversal.
2.3 I can complete a proof using angle pair relationships of parallel lines.I can prove triangles congruent.
2.4 I can write the equation of a parallel or perpendicular lines.

2.5 I can classify triangles

2.6 I can identify the shortest or longest side/smallest angle or largest angle of a triangle using the triangle
inequality theorem
2.7 I can determine if a triangle exist using the triangle inequality theorem.
2.8 I can recognize and use the properties of the interior and exterior angles of a triangle
2.9 I can define and identify congruent triangles
2.10 I can prove triangles congruent

2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15

I can implement the midsegment theorem on a triangle or trapezoid.

I can identify a median or the intersection of medians in a triangle.
I can identify an altitude or the intersection of altitudes in a triangle.
I can identify an angle bisector or the intersection of angle bisectors in a triangle.
I can identify a perpendicular bisector or the intersection of perpendicular bisectors in a triangle.

2.16
2.17
2.18
2.19

I can use ratios to set up and solve a proportion

I can calculate a scale factor and implement it with similar figures.
I can use proportions to calculate missing segments in similar figures.
I can identify similar triangles using AA, SSS, or SAS

7.01
I can simplify a radical.
7.02
I can perform basic operations with radicals.
7.03
I can rationalize a radical in the denominator.
7.04* I can find the geometric mean.
7.05
I can apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find a missing side length in a right triangle.
7.06
I can identify a triangle to be acute, right, or scalene using the Pythagorean Theorem.
7.07* I can find the length of a segment using the distance formula.
7.08
I can identify similar right triangles and apply proportions to solving for a missing side length.
7.09
I can apply 45-45-90 characteristics to a right triangle to determine a missing side length.
7.10
I can apply 30-60-90 characteristics to a right triangle to determine a missing side length.
*LGs are not located in chapter 7 but are extension on simplifying radicals.
7.11
7.12
7.13

I can solve for a missing side in a right triangle using the Trigonometry Ratios Sin-Cos-Tan.
I can solve for a missing angle in a right triangle using the Trigonometry Ratios Sin-Cos-Tan.
I can sketch and label a right triangle from given information.(Word Problem)

Semester One will cover Chapters 1-7 in the course textbook and include several enrichment sections.
Second Grading Period:
8.01
I can calculate the sum of the interior angles of a convex polygon
8.02
I can calculate the measure of an exterior angle of a convex polygon
8.03
I can apply the properties of parallelograms to find a missing side or angle.
8.04
I can apply the properties of rhombi, rectangles, squares, trapezoids, and kites to find a missing side or
angle.
8.05
I can identify a special quadrilateral: rhombus, rectangle, square, trapezoid, or kite.
10.01
10.02
10.03
10.04
10.05
10.06

I can apply the properties of lines tangent to a circle.

I can apply the properties of chords inside a circle.
I can define and apply the properties of inscribed polygons
I can find the arc or angle measure related to a circle
I can find a segment length using the power theorems.
I can write the equation of a circle.

11.01
11.02
11.03
11.04

I can find a missing side or area of a triangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, kite, or rhombus.
I can calculate the circumference and arc length of a circle.
I can calculate the area of a circle or sector of a circle.
I can express the ratio of areas between similar and non-similar figures

11.05
11.06

I can calculate the probability of area.

I can find a missing side or area of a regular polygon.

12.01
12.02
12.03
12.04

I can name a soild.

I can calculate the total surface area of a prism, pyramid, cylinder, and cone.
I can find the volume of a prism, pyramid, cylinder, and cone.
I can find the surface area and volume of a sphere.

Semester Two will cover Chapters 8-14 in the textbook and include several enrichment sections

TEACHER EXPECTATIONS:
Daily Homework:
Homework will be assigned daily. Every homework assignment will be completed in your notebook. All
problems must be written out completely and all work must be shown. All problems need to be attempted
to receive full credit. Each assignment is worth three points. Late assignments will not be collected.
Quizzes and Tests:
At least one test will be given during each chapter. There will be no surprise tests. If you are only absent
the day before the test/quiz, you will still take the test on the scheduled day. If you are absent only of the
day of a test, you must take the test on the day you return.
Notes:
You should write down all class notes and ordered into your binder. Make sure to date your notes and that
they contain everything that was written on the overhead, blackboard, and discussed in class.
Unexcused Tardies:
In order to make the most of our time together, it is important that you come to class on time and begin
working right away. Being tardy to class means that you are missing important components of the days
activities. If you have an unexcused tardy you will NOT:
a) Be able to turn in daily HW that was collected or checked in before you arrived
b) Be given additional time to complete tests, quizzes, or class work already in progress
Excused Tardies:
If you are absent for class, it is your responsibility to ask for any worksheets or notes that were completed
in class. If you are absent the day of a test or quiz, you are expected to take it the day you return. If you are
absent the day prior to a test or quiz, you are to take it as scheduled. For multiple day absences, you will
receive that many days plus one to complete your test or quiz.
Unexcused Absences:
If you have an unexcused absence you will not:
a) Be able to turn in HW that was collected or checked in during your absence
b) Get an extension on any assignments that are due the day you return to class
c) Be able to make up tests, quizzes, or class work missed
Academic Integrity:
Working together on HW and projects where appropriate is strongly encouraged. However, copying other
peoples work is prohibited. If you copy from another student or any other source (or allow a student to
copy your work), you will receive a zero for the assignment and will not be permitted to redo the
assignment. If you are quoting or paraphrasing from an outside source for a project or paper, be sure to cite
the source appropriately.
Cell Phones:
Board of Education Policy 5152 2012-13 Electronic Devices Policy: The use or possession of electronic
devices, - cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDA), electronic paging devices, portable gaming

systems, MP3 players, or other mobile electronic devices- is permitted in designated areas during the school
day.
Acceptable use of these devices is limited to non-instructional time; which is defined as:
in the hallways during passing periods in the cafeteria during lunch periods.
Use of electronic devices for educational purposes during instructional time will be at the sole discretion of the
classroom teacher. Failure to follow the directives of the classroom teacher or staff member will result in disciplinary
action. No cell phone or not approved electronic device are out or used during quizzes, tests, or lectures in Ms.
Burkes classroom. Cell phones must always be kept on vibrate or silent.
Using or possessing an electronic device out of compliance with this section of Policy 5152:
Students are prohibited from using a cellular telephone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), or
other electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others,
including using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student
conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, and/or
possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic
communication device, or cellular phone. Unless otherwise permitted under this policy, or by the Building Principal,
all electronic devices must be kept powered-off and out of sight during the regular school day. The use of an electronic
device in the locker room is strictly prohibited.
Sending, receiving, or possessing sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate pictures, commonly known as sexting,
is prohibited. Students violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.