Advanced Mathematics
Integrated Algebra and Geometry Syllabus
Integrated Algebra and Geometry
Provides the equivalent of first year algebra 1 and geometry. A truly integrated curriculum, it also covers content from the number and operation and probability and statistics. Problem – solving strategies are woven throughout the Course. The activities targets Illinois Standards 6 – 10, concentrating heavily on goals six to ten.
Objectives:
1. Students will be able to represent order and compare numbers, including integers, rational numbers and irrational numbers (6A).
2. Students will be able to apply number theory concepts to the solutions of problems (6B/6C).
3. Students will be able to solve number sentences of word problems including ratios and proportions (6D).
4. Students will be able to simplify expressions containing integers using the field properties and order of operations (6A).
5. Students will be able to compute and approximate using rational and irrational numbers (6B).
6. Students will be able to use exponential and scientific notation, absolute value and properties of operations (6A).
7. Students will be able to use formulas to change units in measurement (7A/7C).
8. Students will be able to solve problems involving linear equations and inequalities and systems of linear equations (8C/8D).
9. Students will be able to solve and apply quadratic equations (8C/8D).
10. Students will be able to apply connections between graphs, equations and table of values (8B).
11. Students will be able to calculate interpret and use measure of central tendency and dispersion. (10A).
12. Students will be able to use data to estimate the probability of future events (10C).
13. Students will be able to use graphing calculators to display data (8B).
Outline:
Chapter 1 Essential Mathematics
Chapter 2 Essential Algebra and Statistics
Chapter 3 Geometry and Reasoning
Chapter 4 Triangles, Quadrilaterals, and Other Polygons
Chapter 5 Measurement
Chapter 6 Linear Systems of Equations
Chapter 7 Similar Triangles
Chapter 8 Transformations
Chapter 9 Probability and Statistics
Chapter 10 Right Triangles and Circles
Chapter 11 Polynomials
Chapter 12 Quadratic Functions
Chapter 13 Advanced Functions and Relations
Chapter 14 Trigonometry
Homework:
Over night assignments are due at the beginning of the next day class period. Absent students will turn in work the day after their return. Each day’s assignments will be posted on the board.
Materials:
Students should bring the following materials to class each day:
Textbook
Binder
Loose leaf paper
Calculator
Graph Paper
Grading Policy:
The district grading scale will be used in this class. A quarter exam based on the Illinois State Standards will be given at the end of each quarter. This exam will be worth one seventh of the student’s semester grade. The quarter grade will be determined in the following manner:
Homework: 10%
Classwork: 10%
Bellwork: 5%
Participation: 5%
Test: 40%
Quizzes: 10%
Projects: 20%
Prerequisite Course: Algebra 1
Follow up Courses: Algebra 2
