1. Welcome to Honors Geometry! Mrs. Mugnano 2010-2011 Pick up a slip of paper and find your partner. One of you has the question and the other has the answer. Once you have a pair, choose a table to sit together and introduce yourselves.

2. Mrs. Kendra Mugnano Mrs. Kendra Mugnano Education Miami University – BS in Mathematics Education Miami University – BS in Mathematics Education Cleveland State University – Masters in Mathematics Cleveland State University – Masters in Mathematics Experience (17 years) Solon High School 1998 – PresentSolon High School 1998 – Present Indianapolis 1996 – 1998Indianapolis 1996 – 1998 Euclid High School1993 - 1996Euclid High School1993 - 1996

3. Who Am I? Two of the following statements are false. Can you identify which two? Mrs. Mugnano has been married 14 years. Mrs. Mugnano met her husband at Miami University Mrs. Mugnano has two children Mrs. Mugnano lives in Solon Mrs. Mugnano has read all the Harry Potter and Twilight books Mrs. Mugnano has run a half marathon Mrs. Mugnano has a dog Mrs. Mugnano has taught Honors Geometry for 10 years Mrs. Mugnano’s favorite TV show is The Vampire Diaries Mrs. Mugnano will help you be successful in Honors Geometry this year!

4. Student Goals Honors Geometry Pose mathematical questions, such as “What if...?,” meaningfully and appropriately. Make conjectures and test their validity. Recognize and represent patterns mathematically or in prose. Appreciate geometry as a connected, systematic branch of mathematics. Apply geometry to solve problems in both mathematical and real-world contexts. Critique a logical argument. Communicate mathematical understanding effectively and formulate complete, logical arguments to support conclusions. Use algebra to formulate and solve equations arising from geometric situations both on and off a coordinate grid. Exhibit creativity and perseverance in mathematical problem solving, with the ability to determine when an approach is not working and a new direction is needed.

5. Required Materials Honors Geometry Text (covered) A sharpened pencil and a pen. A supply of notebook & graph paper in a 3-ring binder. A set of 5 colored divider tabs to insert into your binder for organizational purposes. A graphing calculator (TI-nspire or TI-84 + recommended) “The Geometer”, a geometry template available in the school bookstore.

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

7. Guidelines for Working in Study Teams Follow these guidelines for working in study teams: No talking outside your team. Discuss questions with your team before calling the teacher over. Within your team, keep your conversation on mathematics. You must try to help anyone in your study team who asks. Helping your teammate does not mean giving answers. Help by giving hints and asking good questions. Explain and justify your ideas; give statements and reasons. No one alone is as smart as all of us together. Do not leave anyone behind or let anyone work ahead. Your team is not done until everyone is done. Clear off tables before getting to work so that you can see everyone’s paper. Use study team voices.

8. Five Ways of Thinking Investigate Examine Reason & Justify Visualize Choose Strategies & Tools

9. Grading Scale A: 90 – 100% B: 80 - 89.9% C: 70 - 79.9% D: 60 - 69.9% F: 59.9% or below (You earn this!) Note: Your grade in Honors Geometry is weighted.! –70% In- class assessments –25% Assessments with Resources –5% Other Current grades are accessible on the parent viewer

10. Assistance & Homework Help Assistance: I am here to help you so if at any time you are having a problem pertaining to this class please see me immediately so that we can remedy the problem as quickly as possible. The Math Lab is also available during the school day. Homework & Homework Help: It is important that you complete EVERY homework problem. This course is designed to “spiral”, meaning that topics are visited more than once, so you need to do all problems to get a complete understanding of the material. Hints and solutions to select problems are available online under the student tab at www.cpm.org. CPM also has many valuable resources for you and your parents such as resource pages, skill builders, and parent guides.www.cpm.org

11. Assignments & Grading Assignments will be posted in the classroom and online. It is your responsibility to write them down in class or find them online. Both a Team Test and an Individual Test will be given after each unit of study and will always be announced in advance. Quizzes will be given periodically, and they may or may not be announced. Participation Quizzes, Formative Assessments, Presentations, and Class Observations will also factor into your grade. Portfolio assignments and projects will be given periodically during the course. They will be discussed in more detail when assigned. I will not grade on a curve nor will grades be rounded. However, bonus questions will appear occasionally.

12. 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 Solon High 4. Scroll down to my name (Kendra Mugnano) 5. Choose “Calendar of Events” from the bottom 6. Choose the appropriate class Internet Information

13. Tonight’s Assignment Check out the class website!! Complete student information sheet

14. We’re All in This Together! Welcome to Honors Geometry! I am looking forward to assisting you in learning and have high expectations of you for this year. If we work together, it will be a rewarding and successful year for all!