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