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Course Description:
Math Course 3 is an integrated curriculum modeled on the international math pathway and is the third course in the JUHSD's three year college prep math sequence. It is A-G approved and aligned to meet Common Core content standards and mathematical practices. Math Course 3 will primarily focus on the following three topics: Trigonometry, Functions and Statistics. Trig units include using right triangle geometry to define sine, cosine, and tangent functions and includes graphing/modeling with the resulting functions. Functions units include exploring functions as objects with specific properties as well as the methods of solving Rational, exponential, and transcendental Functions. Also, quadratic functions are used to model the relationship between two values. The statistics unit addresses making inferences from a random sample, recognizing differences among sample surveys, using data to estimate a population or compare two treatments and calculating and using the mean and standard deviation from a data set. Course three also addresses geometric measurement and dimension.
Scope and Sequence
JUHSD Math Scope and Sequence - MC3.pdfParent Graphs & Families of Functions
Parent Graphs & Families of Functions
Activity: Parent Function Photo Project
After learning about the different characteristics of parent functions and their graphs, Mr. Joe assigned students a project in which they had to create their own graphs using themselves and their interests, followed by describing the characteristics of their function.
In this project, students also learn about using Desmos, an online graphing calculator. They use Desmos in order to figure out a parent function that relates to as aspect of their image.
This video demos how students upload an image into Desmos and use parent functions around a focus of the image.
Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Activity: Birthday Polynomials Project
After learning about the features of polynomial functions in expanded and factored forms, Mr. Joe assigned students a project in which they had to create their own polynomial based on their birthdays, followed by interpreting characteristics about their polynomial.
This video demos how students use their birthdays to create polynomial functions on Desmos.
Activity: Polynomial Coaster Challenge
While learning about higher degree polynomials, Mr. Joe challenges students to create a roller coaster out of different polynomial functions. This video highlights 3 students' roller coasters.
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