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Welcome To Ms. Nixon’s Classroom!

Welcome to Ms. Nixon's Geometry CP Class! Learn about curriculum, grading, supplies, homework procedures, extra help resources, and parent-teacher contact information. Stay updated on class activities via the class website.

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Welcome To Ms. Nixon’s Classroom!

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  1. Welcome To Ms. Nixon’s Classroom! Back to School Night 2016-2017

  2. About Me • Fourth year teaching here at GPN • Graduated from Michigan State University • B.S. Mathematics • Minor in Biology • Currently working on my master’s degree through MSU • Teaching and Curriculum • Concentration in Educational Psychology • Varsity coach for girl’s lacrosse here at GPN • Teacher sponsor for Link Crew andDiversity Club

  3. Geometry CP First Semester • Essentials of Geometry (Ch. 1) • Reasoningand Proof (Ch. 2) • Parallel and Perpendicular Lines (Ch. 3) • Congruent Triangles (Ch. 4) • Relationships Within Triangles (Ch. 5) • Similarity (Ch. 6)

  4. Geometry CP Second Semester • Right Triangles and Trigonometry (Ch. 7) • Quadrilaterals (Ch. 8) • Properties of Transformations (Ch. 9) • Properties of Circles (Ch. 10) • Measuring Length and Area (Ch. 11) • Surface Area and Volume of Solids (Ch. 12)

  5. Geometry CP Grading • Tests • Exactly 55% • Quizzes • Exactly 35% • Homework • Exactly 10%

  6. Geometry CP Homework Procedures • Homework is spot checked at random and worth a total of 5 points. • Students are required to use the answer key posted on my staff website to check the correctness of their own work. • Every class period starts with going over questions from the homework. • Grades are updated daily on Pinnacle, please check.

  7. Geometry CP Supplies • 3-ring Binder • Scientific Calculator • TI-30XII • Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator • TI 83 or TI 84 • While some graphing calculators are available in the classroom, I cannot supply a calculator to every student.

  8. Geometry CP Need Extra Help? Free Tutoring • GPN Library Me • Before or after school by appointment • Make an appointment by email or verbally talking to me Tuesday & Friday BEFORE (7:10-7:50) Monday, Wednesday & Thursday AFTER School (3:10-3:50) Homework help is available EVERY DAY in the Library. NHS Student Tutors are available for extra help in all subject areas. Computers are also available to do schoolwork.

  9. Geometry CP • Parent/Teacher contact is very important to help your child succeed. • Please do not hesitate to call or email me if you need anything. • Email: lauren.nixon@gpschools.org • Voicemail: (313) 432 - 5562

  10. Geometry CP My Class Website Click here for Ms. Nixon’s staff website

  11. Geometry CP My Class Website Scroll down and click here

  12. Geometry CP Click here to access the class calendar, class notes, and homework assignments Click here to access the homework answer keys

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