MATH LAB1
.25
elective credit
Prerequisite: Freshman
Course Description: The goal of the course is to provide support and
remediation within the school day to help prepare the students for entrance
into an Algebra 1 or Geometry class in the 2nd semester. The focus will be skill development, through
the use of math manipulatives (i.e. Alge-blocks, geoboards, etc.), graphing
calculators, and computer technology.
Textbook and Materials: Discovering
Algebra
Homework Requirements and Grading: Homework will consist of
Algebra and Geometry problems.
Assessments through projects, quizzes, group work, class participation
and homework will be the basis of the course grade.
Performance Task Assessments
1. Student will be able to evaluate Number Sense.
2. Student will be able
to perform Basic Operation on Integers, Decimals and Fractions.
3. Student will be able
to solve Basic Equations.
4. Student will be able
to solve Basic Geometry Equations.
5. Student will be able
to evaluate Proportions and Percents.
6.Student will be able to draw
and interpret Coordinate Graphing.
7.Student will be able to
evaluate Simple Analysis, Measures of Tendency and Simple Probabilities.
.25 elective credit
Prerequisite: Sophomore
Course Description: The goal of the course
is to provide support and remediation within the school day to help prepare the
students for entrance into an Algebra 1 or Geometry class in the 2nd
quarter. The focus will be skill
development, through the use of math manipulatives
(i.e. Alge-blocks, geoboards,
etc.), graphing calculators, and computer technology.
Textbook and Materials: Discovering
Algebra
Homework Requirements and Grading: Homework will consist of algebra and geometry
problems. Assessments through projects,
quizzes, group work, class participation and homework will be the basis of the
course grade.
Performance Task Assessments
Academic:
1. Student will be able
to evaluate Number Sense.
2. Student will be able
to perform Basic Operation on Integers, Decimals and Fractions.
3. Student will be able
to solve Basic Algebra Equations.
4. Student will be able
to solve Basic Geometry Equations.
5. Student will be able
to evaluate Proportions and Percents.
6. Student will be able
to draw and interpret Coordinate Graphing.
7.
Student will be able to evaluate Simple Analysis, Measures of Tendency and
Simple Probabilities.
Algebra I
1 Math credit
Course Description: This is an Algebra I course for
entering students or those recommended by their previous math teacher. The course integrates current TI-83
technology and data driven methods of applying algebraic concepts. Specifically
students will study linear functions and graphing, solving equations and
inequalities, ratio and proportion, systems of equations, polynomials,
statistics and probability. Students
will learn to work in cooperative groups, use spreadsheet technology in the
computer lab, and access appropriate mathematics based web sites on the
Internet to enhance their learning.
Description of Activities and
Student Projects: Classroom
activities will include experiments to gather data, studying graphic and
algebraic representation of information, as well as weekly preparation for the
CAPT test. Students are required to
write at least two 2-page papers on a math related subject, keep a math
journal, and improve their ability to communicate with mathematics in the
written form.
Homework Requirements and Grading: Required and assigned every day.
Assessments through
quizzes, projects in the form of data gathering and presentation with written
explanations of findings, computer work, homework and
class participation will be the basis of the course grade.
Performance Task Assessment
1. Student
will be able to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic use of
calculators and spreadsheet technology.
2. Student
will be able to determine the difference between Variables and Constants.
3. Student
will be able to evaluate Algebraic Expressions.
4. Student
will be able to solve equations Numerically and
Graphically, using TI-83 graphing calculators.
5. Student
will be able to evaluate Rates of Change and its relationship to Slope.
6. Student
will be able to interpret, write, and analyze Linear Functions, particularly in
the Slope and Y-intercept form.
7. Student
will be able to evaluate Probability and Statistics problems.
8. Student
will be able to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of additional CAPT
related topics.
Geometry
1 Math credit
Description of Course Content and Major Goals: Students learn geometry through
hands-on inductive and discovery learning.
Cooperative learning and small group work enable students to discover
geometry principles. Geometric tools for
constructions are used throughout the course.
This year we will be using the text Discovering
Geometry by Michael Serra. Students will be required to have a compass,
protractor, straight edge, and colored pencils.
Description of Major Activities and Student Projects: Inductive, discovery-learning, group
work, cooperative learning and geometry constructions are emphasized. The geometry notebook is very important. The notebook should be divided into five
sections: Class notes (which includes all
investigative work), definitions, conjectures, tests/quizzes, and
homework. All problems assigned have
answers that either appear in the Hints section of Discovering Geometry or will
be given the next day. If you find
you've made an error, you should rework the problem until you get the correct
answer, thus discovering errors before they become bad habits. Homework is the place for you to learn from
your mistakes. Answers alone for
homework are not acceptable. You must
show the work involved to arrive at the answer.
Homework Requirements: Geometry is a demanding college
preparatory math course and requires at least one hour of homework each night
and on weekends. Grading is based on
homework, quizzes, tests, final exam, notebook, class participation, group
work, and a final portfolio.
Algebra II
1 Math credit
Course Description: The study and implementation of polynomials and
higher order functions. The course will focus on the core SAT content in
addition to basic trigonometry. The
textbook is Algebra II by Holt. Use of a TI-82 Graphing Calculator is
expected.
Homework: Homework is assigned
daily. Grading is based on tests, homework, as well as class participation.
Advanced Math (Pre-calculus)
1 Math credit
Course Description: The course provides the essential concepts and
skill of algebra and trigonometry needed for further study of mathematics. The major goal of the course is to prepare
students for the study of calculus.
Activities And Projects: In addition to
learning core concepts, students will do 1 project per quarter utilizing the
computer or the graphic calculator. We
will be using Pre-Calculus by Frank Demanna
Homework: Homework is essential.
Students should expect at least 30 minutes per night. The final grade will consist of tests,
projects, notebook, and class participation.
Skills:
Students will learn Functions, Inverse functions,
Inequalities, Operations with polynomial functions, Trigonometry, Law of sines, Law of cosines, Rational equations, Radical
equations, Higher order graphing, Exponential and inverse functions, Angles
(radians) and Special RT Triangles.
AP Calculus
1 Math credit
Course Description:
Unit 1 -
Library of Functions
Unit 2 -
Limits and Derivatives
Unit 3 -
Integration
Unit 4 -
Applications of Integrals
Unit 5 -
Transcendental Functions
Unit 6 - AP
Test Preparation
Unit 7 -
Infinite Series
Unit 8 -
Differential Equations
Description of Activities and
Student Projects:
Students
must use a TI-82 or a TI-83 graphing calculator
Students
will use TI Calculator Based Laboratory units and data probes (motion,
pressure, light, temperature, sound) to complete
experiments. Lab reports and data
analysis will be an integral part of the course. We will be using the following two texts:
1. Calculus
- Foerster
2. Calculus -Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic
- Finney, Thomas, Demana, Waits
Homework Requirements: Homework is due the next day. Incomplete
homework will receive half credit and can be completed within two days. If assignments are not handed in on time
(complete or incomplete), then students will receive a “0.” The homework completion percentage will be
worth 10% of the student’s grade in the course.
College Algebra
Prerequisites : Algebra I & Geometry & Algebra II
Level: BI (college) Credit : 1 Math
Course Description: The study and implementation of polynomials, higher order functions and geometry. The course will reinforce fundamental skills of the prerequisite courses. The course satisfies Capt requirement for the seniors who have not reached mandated proficiency. The course will integrate algebra and geometry and prepare the student for a given university's math placement test. The students will follow the math 095 SCSU curriculum. The goal of this is to prepare to enter credit bearing math classes at any accredited college.
Skills: On completion of the course students will be able to: