BEAR CREEK COURSE GUIDE 2013/2014 COURSE TITLE
COURSE CODE 02072H05012 02072H05022
02069G05014 02069G05024
Algebra II Credit: .5 per semester, year-long course 10, 11 Prerequisite: C or better in Geometry or Geometry Principles, and teacher recommendation. Fee: $10
02056G05012 02056G05022
Algebra II Honors Credit: .5 per semester, year-long course 9, 10, 11 Prerequisite: Honors Geometry or Geometry with minimum grade of A and teacher recommendation Fee: $10
02056H05012 02056H05022
This course follows the Algebra 2 district approved curriculum and counts as a third year of graduation requirements. Algebra 2 topics include operations with rational and irrational expressions, in-depth study of linear equations and inequalities, analyzing and solving quadratic functions including complex numbers, solving systems of linear and quadratic equations, properties of higher degree equations, and operations with rational and irrational exponents. Students investigate and solve linear piece wise, absolute value, cubic, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions algebraically, numerically, and graphically, with and without a graphing calculator. Students analyze data and develop mathematical models to address real world problem situations. The honors course prepares students for advanced course work and engages students in enrichment opportunities. Rigor is demonstrated through sophistication and acceleration in terms of thoughtprovoking learning activities, challenging assessments, and more complex text/materials. Diverse interests, cultures, perspectives, learning styles, and intelligences are cultivated and higher level critical and creative thinking skills such as interpretation, problem-solving, investigation, and logic are emphasized throughout the honors course.
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MATHEMATICS
Algebra Inter Credit: .5 per semester, fall semester 11,12 Prerequisite: Geometry or Geometry Principles. Teacher Recommendation. Fee: $10
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course meets 10th grade Colorado standards by following the district approved Geometry curriculum and counts as second year of graduation requirements. This course develops the structure of Euclidean geometry and applies the resulting theorems and formulas to address meaningful problems. It includes properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems and proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; rules of angle measurement in triangles and concepts of coordinate geometry and trigonometry. Dynamic geometry software, compass and straightedge, and other tools are used to investigate and explore mathematical ideas and relationships and to develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations. The honors course prepares students for advanced course work and engages students in enrichment opportunities. Rigor is demonstrated through sophistication and acceleration in terms of thoughtprovoking learning activities, challenging assessments, and more complex text/materials. Diverse interests, cultures, perspectives, learning styles, and intelligences are cultivated and higher level critical and creative thinking skills such as interpretation, problem-solving, investigation, and logic are emphasized throughout the honors course. This course follows the 11th grade district approved curriculum and counts as the third year of graduation requirements. Intermediate Algebra connects and extends algebra and geometry concepts. This course focuses on modeling various situations using rigorous mathematics with an emphasis on real numbers and algebraic properties, graphing skills, and applications drawn from a variety of areas including algebra, statistics, geometry, and continuous and discrete mathematics. Topics include polynomials, factoring, exponents and their notation, matrices, linear functions, linear systems and inequalities, quadratics, exponential functions, geometric connections, trigonometry and topics in probability and statistics. Students apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences. These courses are the fall semester courses for the two year Algebra II program. The two-year program does not meet HEAR requirements for college entrance. This course follows the Algebra 2 district approved curriculum and counts as a third year of graduation requirements. Algebra 2 topics include operations with rational and irrational expressions, in-depth study of linear equations and inequalities, analyzing and solving quadratic functions including complex numbers, solving systems of linear and quadratic equations, properties of higher degree equations, and operations with rational and irrational exponents. Students investigate and solve linear piece wise, absolute value, cubic, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions algebraically, numerically, and graphically, with and without a graphing calculator. Students analyze data and develop mathematical models to address real world problem situations.
A graphing calculator is highly recommended for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 1 Analytical, and Geometry Principles. A graphing calculator is required for all math courses at Algebra II or Higher. (The TI-84+ is recommended)
Geometry Honors Credit: .5 per semester, year-long course 9,10 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation Fee: $10