Welcome to Honors Geometry!

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Welcome to Honors Geometry!
Mrs. Holman Solon High School
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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

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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 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.  
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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 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.
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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

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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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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_at_solonboe.org

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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.