Course Outline and Objectives

Class: Geometry

Tutor: Bev League

Primary Text: Saxon Geometry 1st Edition c 2009

Publisher: Saxon

Options:

Student Kit: Contains Student book, tests, and solutions manual (with problems worked step-by-step)

Cost:  $111.50 ISBN: 9781600329760
 

***RECOMMEND:  Book, CD and solutions' manual 

                                   (Bundles will be available at registration at discounted prices.)

DIVE CD for Geometry includes 10-15 minutes of instruction each day. Cost for book kit and DIVE DVD is around $160. 

(Discounted at registration.)

The reason the CD is recommended is to let the student get additional teacher explanations each day. If your student is good at understanding math and good at self-teaching, then this CD would not be as necessary.

Where Available: Online or at Solid Rock

Other books/materials, etc. required for class:  Compass, protractor, ruler, and colored pencils.

 
***Parents are responsible for getting all texts and materials unless teacher specifies otherwise.
    
Yearly Tuition: $304

Copy/Lab Fees: $15
 
With this tuition rate, I must have a minimum of    6  and maximum of 12  students.    

Overview of class: There will be a short quiz at the beginning of each class. Students will be instructed on the lessons BEFORE they are assigned and have a chance to practice understanding. If a student requires extra explanation of concepts, it can be gained by using the Teacher CD at home or by contacting me. Tests will be done at home and turned in to be graded.
College Prep course that includes formal proofs. The memorization of theorems and formulas is essential. Logical thinking is a plus.

This books gives an incremental, building-block approach of regular skills. It includes frequent review. Saxon methods have been proven to better prepare students for college entrance exams.

Grade will be 1/3 homework, 1/3 daily quizzes, 1/3 tests.

Prerequisites for this class: Algebra I and/or Algebra II at RTA with a “A” or “B” grade.

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class: 9th -11th

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student:

above average
  
  above average xxx

Average study time for this class will be approximately      5-10      hours per week.



Tutor Expectations for Parents: Parents will be required to oversee and help with and grade daily work on a daily basis. It is very important that problems missed be reworked correctly.



Since the year builds from day one, it is important that each day’s material is mastered before going on the next day. Because it takes time for the concepts to “sink in”, it is important to do the work daily and not in one or two sittings.



Additional comments: This class will require a high level of a commitment from the students as well as the parents. This is a multi-faceted curriculum that works very best when parents are able to provide help and also monitor the work DAILY.

Because this is a very fast-paced class, students may need additional tutoring outside of class time. It is the responsibility of the parent to supply that help for the student. If they cannot provide this help themselves, they must find someone who can!! 



***(Parents: You are invited to attend the class and are always welcome. This will help you understand so you will be better equipped to answer your student’s questions during the week.)



If you have questions please call me. 289-8344.

I am available for additional tutoring if needed.