
Geometry Honors
Course
Title: GEOMETRY-HONORS
Grade Open to: 10 Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 honors
This course will expand upon the topics presented in the regular geometry
course, further emphasizing the structure of Euclidean geometry and the use of
proof as a problem-solving technique. Additional topics covered are solid
geometry, coordinate geometry and introductory right triangle trigonometry.
Instruction in this course is designed for college-bound students who are
interested in mathematics-related or science-related fields of study. Scientific
calculator required (TI preferred). This course carries a
weighted grade.
Geometry
Honors
Focus Statement: Students will recognize and apply relationships between
points, lines, and planes and develop and apply properties related to polygons.
They will demonstrate and apply knowledge of trigonometric ratios and special
right triangles and apply properties and relationships with circles. They will
also calculate measurements with both plane and solid figures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of
the building blocks of geometry including relationships with points, lines,
segments, and angles.
Students will solve problems and complete
proofs about lines and transversals. They will identify angle relationships
that occur with lines cut by a transversal and will identify parallel lines.
Students will use inductive and deductive
reasoning skills as well as formal and informal reasoning processes to reach
and justify conclusions.
Students will classify triangles, apply theorems
about triangle, and prove triangles congruent.
Students will classify quadrilaterals and
analyze relationships among quadrilaterals to solve problems and write proofs.
Students will recognize planes and their
relationship to points and lines.
Students will apply the concepts of similarity
to identify similar figures, prove figures similar, and solve practical
applications using similarity.
Students will identify and classify polygons
and analyze relationships among polygons to solve problems.
Students will describe relationships in right
triangles including special right triangles and trigonometric ratios, solve
triangles, and apply these concepts to practical situations.
Students will identify parts of circles,
examine geometric relationships involving circles and apply relationships to
problems.
Students will find the area of polygons and
circles and apply these skills to practical situations.
Students will identify three-dimensional
figures and find their surface areas and volumes.
Students
will identify, label and create transformations in a coordinate plane.
Text: Geometry for Enjoyment and Challenge.
Rhoad, Milauskas, Whipple.
McDougal Littell
Teacher: T. Singler
(X5895 voice
mail) email: tsingler@psd202.org
Mathematics Department
Plainfield South High School
7800 W. Caton Farm Rd.
Palinfield, IL 60586 Main office: 439-5555