Euclidian Geometry
Math 153-1
Fall 2007 4 units
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Littell
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 447 (voicemail only)
E-MAIL: littell@ltcc.edu
MEETING TIMES: Monday & Wednesday: 6:00-7:50pm
MEETING PLACE: Room G4
REQUIRED TEXT: Geometry, Prentice Hall Mathematics
Course Description: This is a formal course in Geometry covering the basics of lines, planes, angles, triangles and congruence, the Pythagorean Theorem, similarity, and special right triangles. The methods of deductive reasoning will be studied in depth.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Mat152A and Mat152B, or equivalent, or satisfactory score in Mathematics Assessment Test. Mat152B may be taken concurrently.
Students with disabilities must identify themselves to me within the first two weeks of class.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a certain disability that may affect class performance are requested to schedule with a staff member at the DRC to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made. They only test and accept new students into the program during the first two weeks of each quarter, so don’t put it off.
The Gateway Math Center has free tutoring for all registered students. Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs.
As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please turn off your cell phones. Thank you.
How to succeed in a Math class:
1. Come to every class meeting.
2. Arrive early, be prepared, and take notes.
3. Ask questions, especially if you don’t understand a concept.
4. Do more than just the homework problems.
5. Take advantage of the free tutoring service in the GMC and my hours as your academic coach.
6. Study in groups and do your homework with a classmate.
7. Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance.
8. Do some math every day.
Dropping: In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. For this, you must go to Admissions & Records.
Friday, September 28, 2007 is the last day for refunds.
Friday, October 12, 2007 is the last day to drop with no record or file C/NC.
Friday, November 2, 2007 is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade.
Student Outcomes
The successful student will:
1. Exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course;
2. Engage in logical and critical thinking;
3. Read technical and graphical information; and
4. Demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into
mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams,
analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math statements, and
checking and verifying results.
Grading: Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale:
A: 90% and above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 59% and under
Homework (10 @ 10) 100 points
2 Quizzes 100 points
3 Midterm Exams 450 points
Comprehensive Final Exam: 250 points
Total 900 points
Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. I give 3 quizzes but only 2 are counted. The lowest quiz score will be dropped. Each quiz is 50 points. All quizzes are given during the first 30 minutes of class. Please be on time.
Midterm Exams: You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam (541-4660 EXT 447). Exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date, with a penalty of 10%. You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date without penalty. Arrangements must be made with me at least one week in advance.
The Comprehensive Final Exam is on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 6p-7:50p.
Academic Integrity:
Homework may be done in groups with other students or with the help of the instructor or tutors, but each student must turn in their own work.
Quizzes and Exams must be done by the student alone.
Any Student who violates this rule will receive a zero on the Quiz or Exam.
A second offense will result in withdrawal, failing the course, or academic expulsion.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Date Section Topic__________________________________________
Sept 17 Greetings
Syllabus,
1.1 Patterns and Inductive Reasoning
1.2 Points, Lines, and Planes
1.3 Segments, Rays, Parallel Lines and Planes
Sept 19 1.4 Measuring Segments and Angles
1.5 Basic Constructions
2.1 Conditional Statements
DUE Sept 19: ___________Homework #1 (Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
Sept 24 2.2 Biconditionals and Definitions
2.3 Deductive Reasoning
2.4 Reasoning in Algebra
Review for Quiz#1
Sept 26 Quiz #1 (1.1-1.5,2.1-2.4)
2.5 Proving Angles Congruent
3.1 Properties of Parallel Lines
3.2
DUE Sept 26: __________ _Homework #2 (Sections: 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)
Oct 1 3.2 Proving Parallel Lines
3.3 Parallel Lines and the Triangle, Angle Sum Theorem
Oct 3 3.4 Polygon Angle-Sim Theorem
3.7 Constructing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
DUE Oct 3: _____________Homework #3 (Sections: 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)
Oct 8 4.1 Congruent Figures
Review for Exam #1 (1.1-4.1)
Oct 10 Exam #1 (1.1-4.1)
DUE Oct 10: _____________Homework #4 (Sections: 3.4, 3.7, 4.1)
Date Section Topic__________________________________________
Oct 15 4.2 Triangle Congruence by SSS and SAS
4.3 Triangle Congruence by ASA and AAS
4.4 Using Congruent Triangles: CPCTC
Oct 17 4.5 Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles
4.6 Congruence in Right Triangles
DUE Oct 17: ____________Homework #5 (Sections: 4.2, 4.3, 4.4)
Oct 22 4.7 Using Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles
5.3 Congruent Lines, Medians and Altitudes
5.4 Inverses, Contrapositives, and Indirect Reasoning
Review for Quiz #2
Oct 24 Quiz #2
5.5 Inequalities in Triangles
DUE Oct 24: ____________Homework # 6 (Sections: 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.3, 5.4)
Oct 29 6.1 Classifying Quadrilaterals
6.2 Properties of Parallelograms
Oct 31 7.1 Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles
7.2 The Pythagorean Theorem and its Converse
Review for Exam #2
DUE Oct 31: ____________Homework #7 (Sections: 5.5, 6.1, 6.2)
Nov 5 Exam #2
Nov 7 7.3 Special Right Triangles
8.1 Ratios and Proportions
8.2 Similar Polygons
DUE Nov 7: _____________Homework #8 (Sections: 7.1, 7.2)
Nov 12 Veteran’s Day Holiday
Nov 14 8.3 Proving Triangles Similar
8.5 Proportions in Triangles
DUE Nov 14: ____________Homework #9 (Sections: 7.3, 8.1, 8.2)
Date Section Topic__________________________________________
Nov 19 9.1 The Tangent Ratio
9.2 Sine and Cosine Ratios
Nov 21 Review for Exam 3
DUE Nov 21: ___________Homework #10 (Sections: 8.3, 8.5, 9.1, 9.2)
Nov 26 Exam #3 (Sections 5.3-5.5, 6.1-6.2, 7.1-7.3, 8.1-8.5, 9.1-9.2)
Nov 28 Review for Final Exam
Dec 3 Cumulative Final Exam (6:00 – 7:50)
SECTION PROBLEMS
1.2 1-69 every other odd, 92-94
1.3 1-19 odd, 21-53 every other odd, 71-83 odd
1.4 1-27 odd, 29-32 all, 33-77 odd (omit 49), 87-95 odd
1.5 1-15 odd, 21-33 every other odd, 41-49 odd
2.1 1-61 odd
2.2 1-49 every other odd, 55-69 odd
2.3 1-15 all, 17-33 odd, 39-43 odd
2.4 1-33 odd, 43-53 odd
2.5 1-35 odd, 39-59 every other odd, 67-73 odd
3.1 1-25 odd, 32-36 all
3.2 1-17 odd , 21-33 every other odd, 45, 49, 57-61 odd
3.3 1-11 odd, 19-35 every other odd, 41-49 odd
3.4 1-5 odd, 9-25 every other odd, 33, 41, 47, 51, 71-85 odd
3.7 1-33 every other odd
4.1 1-41 odd
4.2 1-29 odd, 33, 41, 43, 49-55 odd
4.3 1-33 odd, 46-49 all
4.4 1-23 odd, 35-39 odd
4.5 1-27 odd (omit 19) 33, 34-36 all, 51-53 all
4.6 1-19 odd, 28, 29, 33, 42-47 all
4.7 1-17 odd, 23, 27, 29, 33, 39, 41
5.3 11-16 all, 19-22 all, 27-29 all 45-51all
5.4 1-25 odd, 31-39 odd, 50-55 all
5.5 1-25 every other odd , 34-36 all, 52-55 all
6.1 1-12 all, 19-33 odd, 37-42 all, 46-49 all, 51-54 all, 65-73 odd
6.2 1-61 every other odd, 70-76 all
7.1 1-3 all, 8-14 all, 15-23 odd, 44-46 all, 59-63 odd
7.2 1-23 odd, 25-61 every other odd, 66, 76, 77, 81, 83
7.3 1-29 odd, 35-41 odd, 47, 48, 52-55 all
8.1 1-21 every other odd, 27-47 every other odd, 57, 61, 73, 77
8.2 1-15 odd, 21-28 all, 33-39 odd, 42, 43, 47, 57, 59
8.3 1-19 odd, 23-41 odd, 49-53 odd, 57, 63-65 all
8.5 1-10 all, 19, 23, 31, 33, 47, 49, 60-69 all
9.1 1-3 all, 5-17 every other odd, 27, 29, 39-43 all, 53, 55, 57, 67, 69
9.2 1-3 all, 5-21 every other odd, 23, 26, 28, 41-43 all
