Welcome to Honors Geometry!

1. Welcome to Honors Geometry! Mrs. Holman Solon High School

2. Mrs. Sheri Holman Education Bowling Green State University – BS in Education Ashland University - Masters in Computer Technology Experience (16 years) Solon High School 2002 – Present Wooster High School 1995 – 2002 Vermilion High School & Middle School 1992 - 1995

3. Objectives • To apply geometry to real world problems • To make connections between geometry and algebra and extend this to other topics • To employ technology to solve problems • To learn in a cooperative setting • To communicate mathematics

4. Structure of the class Study Teams During this course your child will collaborate with other students as a member of a study team. Together, each team will complete problems and activities that will help them discover new mathematical ideas and methods. This is a very student-centered class. I will support your children as they work, but will not take away their opportunity to think and investigate for themselves. In order to be successful in this class your child will need to be a willing and active participant as they develop their mathematical understanding.

5. Steps for Success • Preparation • Attendance • Participation • Independent practice • Collaboration • Communication

6. Assessments • Class activities and assignments • Team Test on each unit • Individual Test on each unit • Formative & Participation Quizzes • Presentations and Classroom Observation • Technology activities

7. Technology • Although I have access to a class set, the purchase of a TI-nspire or TI-84 plus calculator is highly recommended for this class. • The document model format of the TI-nspire allows the creation of interactive activities containing multiple applications that are linked together. Students will develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts through these guided investigations. • The TI-nspire calculator will carry your child through AP Calculus and beyond.

8. Cumulative Project Aside from the smaller projects that students will be doing throughout the year, near the end of this course, students will research the relationship between geometry and a topic of interest to them. They will design a project and present to the class.

9. Internet Information On my page, you will find daily lessons, homework, upcoming tests and quizzes as well as some of the class resources. To get to my page follow these steps: 1.Go to the Solon Schools web page www.solonschools.org 2.Choose Schools 3.Choose SHS 9-12 4.Scroll down to my name (Charlotte Holman) 5.Choose “Calendar” from the bottom 6.Choose the appropriate class

10. Parent Resources • Our textbook publisher has many resources for parents including a parent guide at their website: www.cpm.org This website also has all of the resource pages for activities in class. • Complete solutions to all homework problems are available on www.hotmath.com • This presentation as well as class procedures and requirements and the parent letter are available in class files on my page on the school website: www.solonschools.org

11. Communication Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost importance for student success. If at anytime you have a concern or question, please call or email me. I check and respond to email everyday. I also check my voicemail regularly. Please leave a number that I can reach you at during the school day. • Voice mail: 349-7757 ext. 5441 • Email: charlotteholman@solonboe.org

12. Thank You for Attending Tonight! • Please make sure to sign in on the sign-in sheet and indicate your email address if that is a good way to reach you. • Please feel free to contact me at any time with concerns or questions. • My school website is a great place to find out what your son or daughter is or should be working on! • Thank you for being a supportive parent. I am looking forward to a rewarding school year.