Welcome to second semester, Honors Geometry students! We have made it through the first half of the school year. Last week, I asked you to reflect on what went well and what might need to change for second semester. As I looked through the feedback many students said that they thought that we should stop learning about proofs. Well, you are in luck! We will focus on proofs a little bit during our seventh unit on similarity, but after that point we will not see proof. So those of you who dread proofs, you can breathe a sigh of relief!
Additionally, if you feel like the pacing might be a little off please say something! I encourage questions, so please ask!
This semester we will talk about a variety of topics, including similarity, circles, area, volume, trigonometry, as well as probability and statistics. We have a ton of cool stuff to learn during this second semester, so get ready!
Updated Grading Policy
Beginning second semester, if a student has an IE on two or more “I can” statements, the student’s grade will be an “F” until they have demonstrated minimal proficiency in the “I can” statement.
Retake Policy
In order to retake any summative, you must complete the following:
- All daily practice assignments must be completed for the unit.
- Any required formative assessments must be completed.
- Student must meet with teacher to discuss first summative and do corrections.
- Teacher might request additional practice outside of school prior to retake.
****Retakes must be completed prior to the next unit’s summative assessment date.****
The retake procedure will take multiple days to complete. You can’t do all things in one day. Please talk with me if you have any questions.
Similarity
This week we will start our seventh unit on similarity. As we begin the unit, we will define ratio and proportion. We will then talk about what it means to have two similar figures. We will also discuss some of the shortcuts for proving that two triangles are similar. You can find our tentative homework schedule here.
Everyone is starting this semester with a "clean slate" so let's make sure that we're off to a great start. Please see me if you have any questions!
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