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Geometry B

Contact Information

Mrs. Annette Winterrowd

E-mail awinterrowd@marianhs.org

Phone 259-5257 Marian High School

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/

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

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.

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.

This and That

• Use lights around the sides of the room instead of overhead lights.

• Use lavender scent in the room.

• Use Mobi.

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.

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

Ten Ways to Reduce Math AnxietyOvercome negative self-talk.Ask questionsConsider 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.