Course Guide 2011-2012 - Bentonville Public Schools

Course Title: Algebra I 430001 & 430002Grade Level: 9Prerequisites: Pre-AlgebraIn Algebra I, a full year course, students will study the use of real numbers in problem solving, use critical-thinkingskills, make connections to algebra from previously learned math topics, and connect algebra to the real world.Students will participate in lectures, taking notes, use of current graphing calculator technology, and exercises tobuild basic and critical-thinking skills. The End-of-Course Exam will require the students to explain, justify, verify,interpret, draw, and label their conclusions algebraically. Students will participate in a mastery learning program;therefore, students will be expected to master competencies within a module before progressing to the next module.Students must pass the EOC Algebra I exam in order to get credit for the course.Course Title: Making Sense of Algebra 99999TGrade Level 10,11,12Prerequisites: Scoring below proficient on EOC AlgebraMaking Sense of Algebra, a semester course, assists students in bridging the gap from concrete understanding ofarithmetic to the functions –based algebra called for in the Algebra EOC exam. Using multiple representations,appropriate technology, and concrete models, this class will broaden the students’ knowledge of algebra. The classwill focus on an in-depth examination of foundations of functions and linear functions. Additionally, quadratic andexponential functions are explored. Students scoring below proficient on the EOC Algebra will not receive creditfor Algebra I until completing this no credit course.Course Title: Geometry 431001 & 431002Grade Level: 10,11,12Prerequisites: Algebra IIn Geometry, a full year course, students will study the elements of geometry: inductive and deductive reasoning,angle relationships, parallel lines and planes, congruent triangles, similar polygons, circles, informal proofs, areas,and volumes. Students will be expected to use algebraic properties throughout the course. Students will participatein a mastery learning program; therefore, students will be expected to master competencies within a module beforeprogressing to the next module. Geometry taught over one year to ninth grade students carries “Pre-AP”distinction.Course Title: Applying Geometry 99999UGrade Level: 11,12Prerequisites: Scoring below Proficient on EOC GeometryApplying Geometry, a semester course, assists students in applying geometry concepts to real world questions.The class will focus on geometry skills that are needed to solve these problems. Students will learn to use higherorder thinking skills and how to apply and articulate them. Focus will be on the 5 strands of the Geometry EOCexam. Students scoring below Proficient on the EOC Geometry exam will not receive credit for geometry untilcompleting this course.Course Title: Algebra II 432001 & 432002Grade Level: 11,12Prerequisites: Algebra IIn Algebra II, a full year course, students will study linear systems, equations, inequalities, quadratic equationsand functions, graphing transformations, matrices, complex numbers, operations of rational expressions and conicsections and an overview of rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Students will be expected to haveattained proficiency from Algebra I in the use of fundamental operations and solving simple equations. Studentswill participate in the use of technology.43