1. Welcome to Back to School Knight Geometry B

2. Contact Information Mrs. Annette Winterrowd E-mailawinterrowd@marianhs.orgawinterrowd@marianhs.org Phone259-5257 Marian High School

3. Wiki Space Assignment information and power points are available at winterrowd-math.wikispaces.com. Easiest way to access the wiki space is: 1.Go to the Marian home page (Marianhs.org) 2.Faculty/staff – scroll down to Winterrowd 3.Click on mathematics http://winterrowd-math.wikispaces.com/

4. About Me Teach Geometry B, Algebra 2C and Math Lab Bachelor’s Degree--University of Indianapolis Master’s Degree—IUSB in Special Education Came to Marian in 2001

5. Classroom Supplies loose leaf notebook paper binder or folder pencils graph paper scientific calculator Detentions will be given for failure to bring materials to class after one verbal warning for each grading period.

6. Grading Assignments are 40% of the quarter grade. There are assignments almost every day. Tests and quizzes are 60% of the quarter grade. Student will receive a test review for each Chapter worth 3 bonus points if completed. Each quarter grade is 45% of the semester grade Final exam is 10% of the semester grade Grade information available on Parent Connect. Look for date last updated.

7. This and That Use lights around the sides of the room instead of overhead lights. Use lavender scent in the room. Use Mobi.

8. Classroom Rules 1. Be in the classroom when the bell rings. 2. Bring all books and materials to class. 3. Restroom breaks and locker returns only with permission before the bell rings. The first person requesting the pass may return to class without a tardy. 4. Raise your hand, and be recognized by the teacher before speaking. 5. When the instructor or anyone else who has the floor speaks, no talking.

9. Geometry B Topics Inductive Reasoning Defining Geometry Tools of Geometry Properties of lines and angles Properties of triangles Properties of polygons Circles Transformations and tessellations Area Pythagorean Theorem Volume Similarity

10. Ten Ways to Reduce Math Anxiety  Overcome negative self-talk.  Ask questions  Consider math a foreign language—it must be practiced.  Don’t rely on memorization to study math.  READ your math text.  Study math according to your learning style.  Get help the same day you don’t understand.  Be relaxed and comfortable while studying math.  “TALK” mathematics.  Develop responsibility for your own successes and failures.