
math 3
11th Grade Math
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Our focus in math class this semester is developing positive math learning norms and preparing for the SAT. We will be partnering with our current senior math classes and exploring mathematics through individual and collaborative learning techniques. We will see how making mistakes in math is valuable, and that asking questions are really important for strengthening your understanding of the content. We'll also be creative, and make connections in math as we discover that math is about learning and not performing, and that depth is more important than speed.
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In our first month, we'll cover:
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Solving Linear Equations
Equations with two variables
Graphing in the x-y plane
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Graphing linear systems
Systems of equations
Polynomials and algebraic fractions
factoring
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Quadratic equations
Working with functions
Absolute value equations and inequalities
Algebraic inequalities
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Some of these topics may be review, but we'll dive deeper to strengthen your skills in these areas and provide three levels of difficultly while you grow your reasoning and communication skills.
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Here is a printable version of our Syllabus for this year: Syllabus
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Some of the other topics we'll see this year include:
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Geometry
Congruence and Similarity
*Transformations in the plane (inputs and outputs) (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.A.5)
*Geometric constructions with compasses (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.A.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.B.5)
*Similarity theorems (applied to triangles: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.B.7) (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.B.8)
Circles
*Arc lengths, inscribed angles, radii, chords, areas and sectors (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.A, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.A.3)
Dimension
*Explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GMD.A.3)
*Relationships between 2D and 3D objects (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.D.13)
*Modeling with Geometry (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.D, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GMD.B.4)
Probability and Statistics
Interpret Data
*Measurement Variables (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.1)
*Mean, Median, Mode, Range, IQR, Standard Deviation, Variance (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.2)
*Normal Distribution (area under a curve: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.4)
Linear Models
*Slope, Rate of Change and correlation coefficient (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.C.7)
*Central tendency and variation (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.C.9)
Conic Sections
Circles, Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas
*Derive equations (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GPE.A.1)
*Line segments and points (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GPE.B.6)
*Foci and distance formula (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GPE.A.3)
Trigonometric Functions
The unit circle (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.TF.A.1)
*Radian and degree measurement (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.TF.A.2)
*Special triangles (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.TF.A.3)
Trig. Functions
*Amplitude and frequency (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.TF.B.5)
*Trig. Identities and inverse trig. Functions, graphs of trig functions (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.TF.C.8, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.TF.C.9)
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