Course
Title: Honors
Geometry (1 and 2)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 / 2 (Algebra 1A / 1B)
Textbook:
Holt Geometry
Publisher Web Site: http://my.hrw.com
- Username and password will be provided in class.
- Electronic Textbook and other resources are available
on this site
Course Objectives:
- To build on your previous experience
from Middle School Mathematics and Algebra (1 and 2).
- To prepare you to pass the state-wide
examination of mathematics skills.
- To help you meet State and School District
Graduation requirements for mathematics.
- To prepare you to attend the two- or
four-year college of your choice.
1st Semester
Chapter
1 – Foundations of Geometry
In this chapter, you will study:
1. Applying basic facts about points, lines, planes, segments, and
angles.
2. Measuring and constructing segments and angles.
3. Using formulas to find distance and the coordinates of a midpoint.
4. Identifying reflections, rotations, and translations.
Chapter 2 –
Geometric Reasoning
In this chapter, you will study:
1. Inductive and deductive reasoning.
2. Using conditional and bi-conditional statements.
3. Justifying solutions to algebraic equations.
4. Writing two-column, flowchart, and paragraph proofs.
Chapter 3 –
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
In this chapter, you will study:
1. Parallel and perpendicular lines.
2. Angles formed by parallel and perpendicular lines.
3. Lines in a coordinate plane.
Chapter 4 –
Triangle Congruence
In this chapter, you will study:
1. Classifying triangles.
2. Proving triangles congruent
3. Using corresponding parts of congruent triangles in proofs.
4. Positioning figures in the coordinate plane for use in proofs.
5. Proving theorems about isosceles and equilateral triangles.
Chapter 5 –
Properties and Attributes of Triangles
In this chapter, you will study:
1. Properties of perpendicular bisectors and angle bisectors.
2. Special points, segments, and lines related to triangles.
3. Inequalities in one triangle and in two triangles.
4. Pythagorean inequalities and special right triangles.
5. How to create an indirect proof.
Chapter 6 –
Polygons and Quadrilaterals
In this chapter, you will study:
1. Properties of polygons.
2. Properties of special quadrilaterals.
3. How to show a polygon is a special quadrilateral.
4. How to write proofs involving special quadrilaterals.
2nd
Semester
Chapter
7 – Similarity
Chapter
8 – Right Triangle and Trigonometry
Chapter
9 – Extending Perimeter, Circumference, and Area
Chapter
10 – Spatial Reasoning
Chapter
11 – Circles
Chapter
12 – Extending Transformational Geometry
