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ALGEBRA II HONORS

COURSE SYLLABUS

The mission statement of Norwell High School is to provide an engaging, supportive environment where students strive for excellence, practice respect and contribute to society.

Integrity¨Learning¨Respect¨Responsibility

Course:  Algebra 2 Honors

Student work will focus on the following NHS student expectations for learning:

1. Reflective Problem Solvers
2. Adaptable Learners
3. Effective Listeners

Course expectations:

1.      Be prepared for class every day: book, pencil, graphing calculator, and homework.

2.      Participate in class

3.      Do a thorough job on projects

Course skills/ concepts:  Problem solving and critical thinking (see student expectations for learning above)

Major units:

1.      Mathematical modeling

2.      Functions and relations

3.      Permutations and combinations

4.      Matrices

5.      Linear and non-linear systems

6.      Quadratic functions and equations

7.      Polynomials

8.      Exponential and Logarithmic functions

9.      Rational functions

10.  Quadratic relations

11.  Probability and statistics

12.  Sequences and series

Text and requirements/ materials:

1.        Text:  Advanced Algebra   Prentice Hall

2.        TI-83 Plus graphing calculator

3.        3 ring notebook

Homework policy/ major projects:

1.      Homework is a required part of the course

2.      At least one project per term (these can change each year)

Grading system:

A student’s grade is calculated by the following formula:  total number of points earned divided by the total number of possible points.  Grades are posted after every quiz, test, or project.

Swartz/ page two/Math department
 

GEOMETRY CP 1

COURSE SYLLABUS

The mission statement of Norwell High School is to provide an engaging, supportive environment where students strive for excellence, practice respect and contribute to society.

Integrity¨Learning¨Respect¨Responsibility
 

Course:  Geometry CP1

 Student work will focus on the following NHS student expectations for learning:

1. Adaptable Learners
2. Reflective Problem Solvers
3. Effective Listeners

Course expectations:

                                                              i.      Be prepared for class every day: book, pencil, calculator, and homework.

                                                            ii.      Participate in class

                                                          iii.      Do a thorough job on projects

                                                          iv.      Keep an up to date notebook

Course skills/ concepts:   Problem solving and critical thinking (see student expectations for learning above)

Major units:

1.      Inductive and deductive reasoning

2.      Using protractor and straightedge

3.      Line and angle properties

4.      Triangle properties

5.      Polygon properties

6.      Circles

7.      Transformations

8.      Area

9.      Volume

10.  Pythagorean Theorem

11.  Similarity

12.  Algebraic concepts

Text and requirements/ materials:

1.        Text: Discovering Geometry               Key Curriculum Press

2.        3 ring notebook

3.        TI-83 Plus graphing calculator or any scientific calculator

Homework policy/ major projects:

1.      Homework is a required part of the course and will be checked occasionally

2.      At least one project per term (these can change each year)

3.      One notebook check per term

Grading system:  A student’s grade is calculated by the following formula:  total number of points earned divided by the total number of possible points.  Grades are posted after every quiz, test, or project.

Swartz/ page two/Math department

Mr. Swartz                   Mathematics                 swartz@norwellschools.org

PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES

COURSE SYLLABUS

The mission statement of Norwell High School is to provide an engaging, supportive environment where students strive for excellence, practice respect and contribute to society.

Integrity¨Learning¨Respect¨Responsibility

Course:  Problem Solving Strategies

Student work will focus on the following NHS student expectations for learning:

1. Adaptable Learners
2. Reflective Problem Solvers
3. Effective Listeners
4. Effective Speakers

Course expectations:

                                                              i.      Be prepared for class every day: book, pencil, calculator, and homework.

                                                            ii.      Participate in class

                             iii.   Do a thorough job on projects

Course skills/ concepts:   Problem solving and critical thinking (see student expectations for learning above)

Major units:

1.      Draw a diagram

2.      Systematic lists

3.      Eliminate possibilities

4.      Matrix logic

5.      Look for a pattern

6.      Guess and check

7.      Subproblems

8.      Unit analysis

9.      Solve an easier related problem

Text and requirements/ materials:

1.        Text:  Problem Solving Strategies                      Key Curriculum Press

2.        Calculator

3.        Notebook

Homework policy/ major projects: Homework every night and a project every chapter starting with chapter 3

Grading system: A student’s grade is calculated by the following formula:  total number of points earned divided by the total number of possible points.  Grades are posted after every quiz, test, or project.

Swartz/ page two/Math department

Mr. Swartz                   Mathematics                 Swartz@norwellschools.org