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Welcome to Honors Geometry!

Mrs. HolmanSolon High School

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

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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

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Structure of the classStudy 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. 

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Steps for Success Preparation Attendance Participation Independent practice Collaboration Communication

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Assessments Class activities and assignments

Team Test on each unit

Individual Test on each unit

Formative & Participation Quizzes

Presentations and Classroom Observation

Technology activities

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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.

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Cumulative ProjectAside 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.

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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

Internet Information

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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

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Voice mail: 349-7757 ext. 5441

Email: charlotteholman@solonboe.org

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.

Communication

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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.