Math - Cardona
“There is geometry in the humming of the strings. There is music in the spacing of the spheres. ”
― Pythagoras
Geometry Syllabus
Course Description:
Students will build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics introduced in Algebra I to strengthen their reasoning skills in geometric contexts. Students will explore concepts in coordinate and transformational geometry; logical argument and constructions; trigonometry; two and three dimensional figures; circles; and probability. Though this course is primarily Euclidean geometry, students should complete the course with an understanding that non-Euclidean geometries exist.
The two- and three- dimensional figure strand focuses on the application of formulas in multi step situations.
Using patterns to identify geometric properties, students will apply theorems about circles to determine relationships between special segments and angles in circles.
Standards dealing with probability have been added to the geometry curriculum to ensure students have proper exposure to the topics before pursuing higher education.
Though these are written in a particular order, they are not necessarily presented to the students in the given order.
Course Objective:
Students will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, definitions, properties and applications of the topics listed above as well as develop the computational skills and strategies needed to solve problems.
Required Materials:
Notebook and graph paper
Pencils and good erasers
Graphing Calculator - Will be provided in class.
Grading Policy:
Daily Work / Homework / Participation - 20%
Quizzes - 20%
Projects - 30%
Exams - 30%
Algebra 2 Syllabus
Course Description:
Students will build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics in Kinder- Grade 8 and Algebra 1. Students will broaden their knowledge of quadratic functions, exponential functions and systems of equations. Students will study logarithmic, square root, cubic, cube root absolute value, rational functions, and their related equations. Students will connect functions to their inverses and their associated equations and solutions in both mathematical and real-world situations.
Course Objective:
Students will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, definitions, properties and applications of the topics listed above as well as develop the computational skills and strategies needed to solve problems.
Required Materials:
Notebook and graphing paper.
Pencils with good erasers.
Graphing Calculator - Will be provided in class.
Grading Policy:
Daily work / Homework / Participation 20%
Quizzes - 20%
Projects - 30%
Exams - 30%
Expectations for Class
Be Respectful:
listen to your teacher
listen to each other
wait your turn to speak
Be Responsible:
have all materials needed
be ready to learn
Be Honest:
If you don't understand something, ask for help, it's okay if you don't understand the concept the first time.
Be Polite:
Try to express your opinion in a nice way. Even if you disagree, there is no need to be rude.
Class websites:
Please feel free to look at our class website, this will be changing as the school year transpires so please check in occasionally.