BERNALILLO HIGH SCHOOL

250 Isidro Sanchez Road Bernalillo, New Mexico, 87004

COURSE SYLLABUS 2017-2018

COURSE NAME Credit SEMESTER DATES
Geometry 1 CR Math Fall 2017& Spring 2018 08/17-05/18

INSTRUCTOR CLASSROOM OFFICE HOURS PHONE/ EXT E-MAIL

Jennylou Pangilinan-Riel 211 Available by 867-2388 jriel@bps.k12.nm.us
appointment

PREREQUISITE:
Completed 8th grade math or placement exam.

TEXTBOOK: Geometry Common Core, Pearson, New Jersey (2012).

ONLINE RESOURCE:
Students can access their online textbook and other resources at Pearsonsuccessnet.com, MathXLforstudents, etc.
Class website: http://mrsrielshub.weebly.com
This class website will be your go-to spot for class notes, practice problems, important announcements, extra help
resources, printable materials, and much more!

SUPPLIES & MATERIALS:

Internet Access, flash drive, single subject notebook with graph paper,composition notebook for warm-ups and
homework quizzes, pencils, pens, highlighters (blue, yellow, orange, pink, green), scissors, gluesticks, and a scientific
calculator. Students will be provided a graphing calculator for use during class.

Supply Donations (always appreciated): paper towels, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer.

Course Overview measurement in triangles, including coordinate

THE COURSE WILL emphasize an abstract, formal
approach to the study of geometry including topics
such as properties of plane and solid figures,
deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic. It
will also cover geometry as an axiomatic system
including the study of postulates, theorems, and
formal proofs; rules of congruence, similarity,
parallelism and perpendicularity, and rules of angle
geometry and transformational geometry.
THE STUDENTWILL find this course to be a
different type of thought process from Algebra,
although knowledge of Algebra 1 concepts is
necessary. There is extensive vocabulary and
construction done in this class, as is abstract thinking
and a logical thought process.

INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Math classes build upon previous knowledge and skills. Students are expected to attend class, participate,
and complete assignments and tests. Attention to preparation, critical thinking and learning processes are essential.
Teachers facilitate thinking and learning by providing instruction, practice, applications and assessments. Students
are responsible for their learning.

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GENERAL CLASSROOM RULES:
**ALL BERNALILLO HIGH SCHOOLS RULES WILL BE ENFORCEDNO EXCEPTIONS

1. You are responsible for your own learning. Your grade is
the reflection of your performance.
2. Work hard whining will get you nowhere.
3. Be on time, on task and prepared to learn everyday.
4. Respect the teacher, the classroom, others, and yourself.
5. Eating and drinking should only be done when permitted.
6. Clean up after yourself and return what you borrowed.
7. Personal electronics are for academic purposes only.
8. Do your best and follow instructions in every task
assigned.
9. Ask questions, ignorance does not excuse anyone.
10. Help each other and say please and thank you.

COURSE OUTLINE (Subject to change at the instructors discretion)

Unit 1: Vocabulary/Introduction c. Prove theorems about 8.4 Angles of Elevation
1.2 Points, Lines, and Planes triangles and Depression
1.3 Measuring Segments 4.2 Triangle Congruence by SSS 8.5 Law of Sines
1.4 Measuring Angles and SAS 8.6 Law of Cosines
1.5 Exploring Angle Pairs 4.3 Triangle Congruence by ASA 10.5 Trigonometry and
2.6 Proving Angles Congruent and AAS Areas
3.1 Lines and Angles 4.4 Using Corresponding Parts of
Unit 5: Quadrilaterals and
3.2 Properties of Parallel Lines Congruent Triangles
Polygons
3.3 Proving Lines Parallel 4.5 Isosceles and Equilateral
6.1 The Polygon Angle-
Triangles
Unit 2: Transformation/ Sum Theorem
4.6 Congruence in Right
Rigid Motions 6.2 Properties of
Triangles
9.1 Translations Parallelograms
4.7 Congruence in Overlapping
9.2 Reflections 6.3 Proving That a
Triangles
9.3 Rotations Quadrilateral is a
5.1 Midsegments of Triangles
9.4 Composition of Isometrics Parallelogram
5.2 Perpendicular and Angle
9.5 Congruence Transformations 6.4 Properties of
Bisectors
9.6 Dilations Rhombuses, Rectangles,
5.3 Bisectors in Triangles
9.7 Similarity Transformations and Squares
5.4 Medians and Altitudes 6.5 Conditions for
Unit 3: Constructions 5.6 Inequalities in One Triangle Rhombuses, Rectangles,
1.6 Basic Constructions 5.7 Inequalities in Two Triangles and Squares
3.6 Constructing Parallel and d. Similarity 6.6 Trapezoids and Kites
Perpendicular Lines 7.1 Ratios and Proportions 10.1 Areas of
7.3 Proving Triangles Similar Parallelograms and
Unit 4: Triangles
a. Basic Information 7.4 Similarity in Right Triangles
Triangles 10.2 Areas of Trapezoid,
3.5 Parallel Lines and Triangles
7.5 Proportions in Triangles
10.1 Areas of Parallelograms and Rhombuses, and Kites
Triangles e. Right Triangles and Trig 10.3 Areas of Regular
b. Congruence
8.1 The Pythagorean Polygons
Theorem and Its Converse 7.2 Similar Polygons
8.2 Special Right Triangles 10.4 Perimeters and
8.3 Trigonometry Areas of Similar Figures

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Unit 6: 3-D Objects Unit 7: Algebra in Geometry Unit 8:Circles
a. 3-D Objects a. Slopes of Parallel and 10.6 Circles and Arcs
- Give an informal argument for the formulas Perpendicular Lines 10.7 Areas of Circles and
for the circumference of a circle, area of a b. Distance/Midpoint Sectors
circle, volume of a cylinder, pyramid, and c. Area and Perimeter on a 12.1 Tangent Lines
cone.
coordinate Plane 12.2 Chords and Arcs
b. Surface Area/Volume 12.3 Inscribed Angles
3.7 Equations of Lines in the
c. Space Figures and Cross Section 12.4 Angle Measures and
11.2 Surface Areas of Prisms and Cylinders Coordinate Plane
Segment Lengths
11.3 Surface Areas of Pyramids and Cones 3.8 Slopes of Parallel and
12.5 Circles in the Coordinate
11.4 Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders Perpendicular Lines Plane
11.5 Volumes of Pyramids and Cones d. Other 12.6 Locus: A Set of Points
11.6 Surface Areas of Volumes of Spheres 6.7 Polygons in the
11.7 Areas and Volumes of Similar Solids Coordinate Plane
6.8 Applying Coordinate
Geometry
**CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION (GRADING POLICY)
Grades are determined by exhibiting knowledge and skills based on points earned from:
1. Daily Class Work Problems or In Class 4. Unit Tests
Activities 5. Projects
2. Practice Problems 6. Notebooks
3. Quizzes 7. Binder Checks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interactive Notebook:
All students are required to keep an interactive
notebook (which is basically a self-created mini
textbook) in a 1 subject graph paper notebook. This
notebook will be kept in the students school binder
and is where notes are to be taken and class work
completed. Notebooks will be graded at the end of
each UNIT. Students are required to take Cornell
Notes daily on the right hand pages of their
notebooks and insert any cut-outs or student
created charts, tables, etc. Notes need to follow
specified format. Corresponding practice problems
will be completed on the left hand page next to the
days notes.
Practice Problems:
Students can expect to have daily practice problems
assigned. This may range textbook work,
worksheets, calculator activities, or investigation
activities. This work will be checked on the due date
for completion and points awarded based on
performance.
Vocabulary/Formulas:
Students will imbed vocabulary words and formulas
into their daily notes.
Tests and Quizzes:
Students can expect practice problem quizzes each
day the practice problems are due- point values will
vary. Homework quizzes must be completed in their
designated composition notebook and will remain in
the classroom.
Tests will be given at the end of each unit. Tests will
include short answer, multiple choice, and PARCC
like questions. Students will be provided a formula
sheet for reference but no other notes or resources
shall be permitted. Reviews topics for tests will be
handed out two days before the test. If students
need additional help they may arrange to meet with
me before school, during lunch, or after school.
Test Corrections or Test Re-do
Students have the opportunity to either complete
test corrections to improve their test grade or re-
take. Only 2 opportunities for corrections or re-do
will be permitted each semester.

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In order to be eligible for corrections, students must
honestly attempt each question on the initial exam.
The 3 column format must be followed to earn
credit for corrections. Any student copying test
corrections from another student or turning in work
that is not their own will forfeit the test corrections
and ALL FUTURE test corrections.
In order to be eligible for a re-do, students must fill
out A Test Retake Request AKA a Yellow Card. This
yellow card will indicated how the student will
prepare for the re-take along with a scheduled date
for the re-take. Failure to adhere to the scheduled
re-take date, the opportunity will be forfeited. In
addition, a re-take request MAY be denied by the
instructor if the student is not prepared to retest.
Projects and Labs
A grading rubric, instruction, and a due date will
be provided at the beginning of each project.
These types of assignments can range from group
projects (in or out of class), labs and activities, oral
presentations, or written assignments. Specific
guidelines and expectations will be provided prior
to each assignment. Projects and labs are not
accepted late, there are absolutely no exceptions

Late Work- Practice Problems:

Late work is highly discouraged. Completing practice problems in a timely manner allows for immediate practice
following a lesson and leads to greater success in the classroom and on exams. However, practice problems can
be checked up to 1 week after the initial due date. After this due date, the work will not be accepted.
Binders
As per school requirements, each student should have a 3 inch binder in which they keep all their work for their classes.
Students will keep their notebook for Algebra 1 in this binder and binders will be checked every Thursday using a
rubric. However an additional individual portfolio will be kept in the room where all outputs in the class will be placed.
Continuous Improvement DATA Folders:
Each student will be required to maintain a DATA folder for Geometry. This folder will contain a class mission
statement, individual student mission statement, student created SMART goals (short term and long term), PARCC and
EOC scores, scores on UNIT Exams, bi-weekly grade checks, and scores on quarterly assessments. The information and
data will be updated on a regular basis and parents will be able to see student data upon their visit to the classroom.
PARCC
Students will take the PARCC Exam for Geometry in the Spring, dates TBA. Students and parents can find the
Geometry framework and practice problems on the PARCC Website https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/. A score
of 4 is required in order for students to obtain graduation
End of Course Exam:
All students will take the EOC Exam issued by the NM Public Education Department in May. This exam will serve as a
graduation requirement. Blueprints and additional information can be found on the NM PED Website
http://ped.state.nm.us/assessmentaccountability/assessmentevaluation/EOC/index.html.
Extra Help The Math Table: Students can receive additional learning support from any of the math teachers at BHS
everyday during lunch in the cafeteria at The Math Table. Students can eat lunch, sit with their peers, and teachers,
and work collaboratively to master skills and problem solving. Please note that the availability of teachers may change
unexpectedly due to unforeseen circumstances. Should a change or cancellation occur, an announcement will be made
in classes of over the intercom.
**Semester Grade is 40 % of 1st Quarter Grade + 40% of 2nd Quarter Grade + 20% of Final Test Grade**
Course Assessments
Assignments/ Categories Grading Scale
Classwork , Practice Problems 30% A- 90-100 points
Homework , Binder and Notebook 10% B- 80-89 points
Tests 50% C- 70-79 points
Quizzes , Projects, Labs 10% D- 60-69 points
F- Below 60 points

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Please sign, and return

I have read this document and understand the expectations, policies, and procedures of Mrs. Riels class. I am also aware that it is
my right to request a meeting at any time to discuss the enforcement of these rules and policies or any other issues related to class.

_______________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _______________

Student Name Student Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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