Geometry

GEOMETRY: Discover the Math behind shapes in our world.

HONORS

MA21 - 1 Math Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: A- or better in Algebra I AND teacher recommendation.

This is an accelerated and in depth course that is designed for the student whose goal is to complete the Advanced Placement Calculus course in high school.  The curriculum for this course is driven by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Geometry with an emphasis on the development of deductive reasoning through the completion of geometric proofs.  Students will be expected to have previously mastered all topics in Algebra I.  The topics mastered in algebra will be coupled with topics in geometry to develop solutions to problems presented throughout the course.  Additionally, students must be able to understand, apply and expand upon all geometric theorems, postulates and definitions that are presented in this course.  The honors geometry student should be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, be able to work independently and have an innate desire for mathematics.  Upon successful completion of the course, the teacher will recommend the student for either Honors Advanced Algebra (MA31) or Advanced Algebra A level (MA32).  The recommendation will be made based on the assessment of the student’s performance and skill level in this course.

A LEVEL 

MA22 - 1 Math Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Proficiency (C- or better) in Algebra I and teacher recommendation.

This is a course designed for the college-bound student.  The curriculum for this course is driven by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Geometry.  The emphasis for this level course is in the application of geometric concepts versus the theoretical approach.  Students are expected to have a thorough working knowledge of Algebra I and should be able to develop solutions to problems that combine Algebra with topics in Geometry. This course will include the study of angles, parallel lines, similarity and congruence of triangles, polygons, surface area and volume of solids, circles, introduction to trigonometry of the right triangle, proofs, and coordinate geometry. It is expected that students independently read from their textbook and take notes from those readings along with using their class notes and textbooks when completing homework assignments.  Upon successful completion of the course, the teacher will recommend the student for either Honors Advanced Algebra (MA31), Advanced Algebra A level (MA32) or Advanced Algebra B level (MA33).  The recommendation will be made based on the assessment of the student’s performance and skill level in this course.