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June 18-July 13
GRADES 5-9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GEOMETRY AND SPATIAL SENSE ★
Entering Grades 6 and 7 – This course focuses on the Geometry domain of the Common Core State Standards and will introduce students to Euclidean geometry as well as assist students in the understanding of two- and three-dimensional space. Students will develop important basic geometry skills and explore various proofs through logical deduction. The course will include hands-on explorations of geometric transformations, similar and congruent polygons, area and volume of solids, 2-D and 3-D polygons and polyhedra as well as the Pythagorean theorem.
INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL ALGEBRA 1★ Entering Grades 8 and 9 – Recommended prerequisite: Students should be enrolled in Algebra 1 for the 2018-19 school year. This class will introduce students to major themes and concepts in rst-year algebra. Students will engage in hands-on applications and problem-solving exercises designed to promote conceptual understanding and enhance logical thinking skills. Topics covered will include properties in algebra, polynomials, solving and applying equations, factoring, the quadratic formula, solving and graphing linear and variable equations, radical expressions and other subjects as time permits.
INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL ALGEBRA 2 – FOUNDATIONS FOR FUNCTIONS ★
Entering Grades 8 and 9 – Recommended prerequisites: Students should have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry, and be enrolled in Algebra 2 for the 2018-19 school year. This course emphasizes critical thinking, understanding of real-world applications and the use
of advanced problem-solving techniques. Students will gain an understanding of functions through a graphical approach to contextualizing relations, including linear, quadratic, absolute value, exponentials and polynomial rational expressions. Students will de ne every relation as a transformation and translation of a parent function. Students should bring a pencil, eraser, small ruler, graph paper and TI-84 calculator (or equivalent) daily.
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INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL
GEOMETRY AND SPATIAL SENSE★
Entering Grades 8 and 9 – Recommended prerequisite: Students should be enrolled in Geometry for the 2018-
19 school year. This course will introduce students to Euclidean geometry and assist them in understanding two- and three-dimensional space. Students will develop important basic geometry skills and explore various proofs through logical deduction. The instructional program will include hands-on explorations of geometric transformations, similar and congruent polygons,
area and volume of solids, 2-D and 3-D polygons and polyhedra as well as the Pythagorean theorem.
INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (CUPERTINO MIDDLE ONLY)★ Entering Grades 8 and 9 – This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of statistics and probability. Students will learn how to design studies that produce useful data, as well as how to analyze categorical data, how to display quantitative data with graphs and how to describe quantitative data with numbers. Students will study sampling and surveys
as well as experiments and techniques for analyzing studies wisely. Students will also learn how to calculate probabilities and how to interpret results in plain language.
TRIGONOMETRY FUNCTIONS AND APPLICATIONS ★ Entering Grades 8 and 9 – Recommended prerequisites: Students should have completed Algebra 1, Geometry
and Algebra 2. Students will learn to convert to radians,
nd arc and sector lengths, and study the preliminary six trigonometric functions. Students will use the terminal ray of an angle in standard position, graph the functions and use the unit circle. Students should bring a pencil, eraser, small ruler, graph paper and TI-84 (or equivalent) calculator daily.
★ Meets Common Core standards.
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