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Course Outline The following topics will be covered: 1. 2. 3. 4. Geometric Structure Congruence Similarity Two and Three Dimensional Measurement
Textbook:
This course has two aims. The first is to develop students intuition about geometric figures and their relationships through problems and activities that involve inductive reasoning. The second aim is to give students their first major exposure to formal proof, deductive logic, and the idea of a rigorous mathematical argument. These two major aims are complementary and work together to improve the students sophistication at solving both abstract and concrete problems.
AUG 2012
Geometry Grading
Academic Honesty: Graded students are capable of reason and self-discipline and therefore will be held accountable for their actions. The school attempts to instill in students a level of individual responsibility equal to the demands that will be placed on them in the future. The development of individual character, honour, and integrity is a fundamental goal of The Graded School. All lessons take place with the understanding that the students will present their own work. Presented assignments, tests, quizzes or homework that is not the work of the individual student will receive a grade of zero, and in accordance with the student handbook will be sent immediately to the Principal and due procedure will be followed. PROJECTS AND INVESTIGATIONS Projects are assignments that are less skill-based and more conceptualbased. Projects incorporate several concepts or even several units of concepts into a real-world hands-on assignment. Sometimes projects/investigations will be done under test conditions in a single lesson.
Grading Rules: Each semesters grades will be based on the following scale: Tests 50% Projects/Investigations 30% Homework 20% Tests will be announced approximately one week in advance. Quizzes will often be unannounced. Homework will be assigned and is expected to be completed.
Homework
In class, you will be working individually and in small groups on exercises and tasks set for you. It is important you use this time well and could save you time you need to spend on work outside class. Homework will be used to consolidate concepts taught in class. It is important you understand that while you may work collaboratively in class discussion, the write-up of an answer must be your own. Thus, you need to be able to discuss further any work you submit as your own. If you have difficulty with any homework task, it is your responsibility to ask for assistance I will be located in B5 or you can seek assistance in the Math Help Centre (B6).
Late Work Policy All homework is due at the beginning of class or it will receive zero credit. Any long-term assignment will be accepted 1 day late for 90% credit. Any long-term assignment will be accepted 2 days late for 80% credit. After 2 days, no credit may be earned. Those students who are absent on the due date must also submit the assignment (via email, driver, friend, etc.) by the due time; otherwise the late work policy applies.