Mr. Wertenberger

Courses Taught By Mr. Wertenberger

GEOMETRY

Geometry will help the student gain knowledge as well as a greater power in deductive thinking. Since the time of Euclid, Geometry has stood as the subject best adapted to train students in the habits of expressing their thoughts accurately and to reason correctly. These habits are cultivated by forming conclusions about the properties of the simplest and most universally known elements (triangles, rectangles, circles, etc.). This deductive reasoning is useful in all fields of intellectual pursuit. In addition, students will review algebra skills when applying geometry postulates and theorems. Students will build models of solids when applying volume and area formulas. The Common Core State Standards also includes statistics and probability topics in Geometry.

PRE-CALCULUS/TRIGONOMETRY

Trigonometry is the study of triangles and their applications. Other topics include trig functions with graphs and identities, trigonometric equations, vectors, imaginary numbers, logarithmic equations, and sequences and series. Students will apply algebra in new situations as they derive formulas through generalizations. Students will use interactive web tools and spreadsheets as methods of solving problems with real applications.