Geometry

 

Live Oak Academy 2007-2008

Mrs. Kompella and Mr. Ching Chao Liu

 

Contact Info:

 

 

jk_teacher@sbcglobal.net

(408) 464-5906

 

chingchaoliu@yahoo.com

(408) 720-1356

 

Textbook:

 

Geometry – Seeing, Doing, Understanding, 3rd Edition by Jacobs

Course Description:

 

In Geometry students will learn about the properties of geometric figures, and how to construct shapes using classical compass and straight-edge techniques.  They will also learn about measurements of geometry: lengths, angles, areas and volumes.  The topic of Geometry at the high school level challenges students to apply logic and critical thinking skills to develop proofs  using definitions, postulates, and theorems.  They will also be introduced to coordinate geometry

 

Supplies:

 
  1. 3-Ring binder with the following tabs:
    1. Grade Record Sheet
    2. Review Notes
    3. Solved Problems
    4. Tests
  1. College-Ruled Binder Paper
  2. Quad-rule Graph Paper
  3. Geometry Box with straight edge, compass, protractor, and triangles.  You can find some at Office Depot for about $6.00-10.00
  4. Pen/Pencil, Eraser
  5. Red pen

 

Bring these items to class every day!!  There will be surprise binder checks

 

Student Expectations:

 
  • Reading work and problems will be assigned for the whole week in the weekly assignment sheet.  This schedule can be found on the class website.

 

  • Assigned work is due on the date posted on the weekly assignment sheet.  Late submissions will cause you to lose 10% per day.  If submitted more than a week after the due date you will get no credit. 

 

  • If you are absent from class due to illness, vacations, or extra-curricular activities, you are expected to make up the work within a week.  You are responsible for collecting any handouts or tests given in class.  I will not be reminding you to pick-up or turn in your work or tests.  This training will help you prepare for college.  Keep a planner to keep up with your work.

 

  • Math is a logical language.  Your work should reflect the logic.  Show all your work.  Do not skip steps.  This habit will help you during exams where partial credit is given for work shown.

 

  • Use 3-hole punched college-rule paper or graph paper for your work.  Multiple pages must be stapled.

 

  • Place the following heading on the upper-right hand corner of the top page on all work that is turned in:
    • Student Name
    • Date
    • Chapter Number, Lesson Number – For example C1, L2 is Chapter 1 , Lesson 2 homework

 

  • All work should be neat, legible and shown.  Points will be deducted if the above instructions are not followed.

 

  • Come to class prepared to learn by being on time; bring all needed materials, and have your homework done.

 

  • There will be a take home test at the end of each chapter.  There will be a final exam at the end of each semester.  Instructions for the take home tests and exams will be provided.

 

Grading:

 

Completion of Assigned Work – 20%

Quizzes – 10%

Chapter Tests – 40%

Semester Finals – 30%

 

A – 90% and above

B – 80%-89%

C – 70%-79%

D – 60%-69%

F – below 60%

 

 

Parent Expectations

·         This is a fast paced course.  Parents are an integral part of the teaching/coaching team.  While all concepts will be covered in the classroom, you can participate by monitoring your child’s transition to high school by focusing on:

o        Time Management Skills  - by looking at his/her planner

o        Organizational Skills - Check their binder every 2 – 3 weeks to get an idea of how your child is doing by looking  at the Grade Review  Sheet, quality of classwork and assigned work.  You can tell shabby and disorganized work.

o        Accountability for absences – When your student is absent, please make sure that the student pursues and picks up the handouts and tests, and turns assignments and tests back in a timely fashion.  Teachers cannot keep track of individual absences, missed work, and tests.

o        Administering their tests in a single-sitting

o        Talking to them about Study Habits and Test-Taking Strategies.  Ask them to memorize definitions and theorems for long-term retention and application in all the forthcoming chapters, and not for just an upcoming test.  Ask them what visualizing a concept is? (I will be explaining this strategy in class)

o        Rectifying any foundational weaknesses in Algebra I

 

·         Please feel free to talk to us about your child’s performance at any time.