Saxon Math 87 - Kathy Melchers, Instructor
Saxon 8/7 is a foundation program in preparation for pre-algebra for sixth and seventh graders who have completed Math 7/6 or equivalent math course. Includes a range of upper-level skills and concepts such as scientific notation, complex statistics, arcs, sectors, and the Pythagorean theorem. A proficient grasp of all math facts is a must with this course.
Textbook: Saxon Math 87 - Third Edition Student Text
Third Edition Tests and Worksheets book
Pre-Algebra - Kathy Melchers, Instructor
The course syllabus will essentially follow the ABeka Pre-algebra textbook. This course will develop and refine necessary skills needed for Algebra I. Emphasis will be placed on graphing, fractions, decimals, proportions, signed numbers and beginning algebraic and geometric concepts. This class will also develop organizational skills for working problems. No credit earned for this course.
Prerequisite: Students must have proficiency with multiplication tables through 12.
Textbook: Pre-Algebra Student Text - $24.65 (Text Code #147095)
Pre-Algebra Quiz and Test Book $7.75 (Text Code # 147125)
Published by A Beka Book
www.abeka.org or 1-877-223-5226
Honors Algebra I – Becky Williams, Instructor
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra and the Algebra I placement test if Pre-Algebra was not taken at the MHSRC. Students shoudl take the placement test prior to purchasing the textbook. The placement test will be given during the months of April and May 2010.
Algebra I is the foundation for high school mathematics. A math career can be shaped by the Algebra I experience. This course will initially focus the student on the preparation involved with a high school math course [notebooks, study habits, test prep] with the goal to end the year as a confident math student.
This course is taught at the rigorous pace required to complete the entire book. The Algebra I text is the companion to the Algebra II course text.
Honors work consists of reading a book series that is at the middle school level but has a focused intent on math concepts. During the year the students will participate in several in-class honors activities and complete an engineering design project as a team.
Textbook: Algebra: Structure and Method, Book 1
Authors: Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, et. al.
Published by McDougal Littell/Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0-395-97722-3
http://www.mcdougallittell.com
Honors Geometry – Becky Williams, Instructor
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I
A more accurate title for this course would be “Meet Your Creator 101”. This course is taught from a Creationist perspective with a strong concentration on how Geometry finds its way into the arts and architecture. Students will study points, lines, and planes as well as two and three dimensional objects in this course. Geometry is mostly reasoning, logic, and proofs; therefore, students will begin studying this early in the school year and keep at it throughout the course.
Honors work consists of reading one book as a class while studying related topics in selected chapters, constructing polyhedron sculptures, meeting amazing Geometers from history, and various web lessons. There will be many in-class activities that will make the class a place to encourage creativity and learning.
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Textbook: Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding – 3rd Edition
Harold R. Jacobs
W.A. Freeman and Company
ISBN 0-7167-4361-2
http://www.whfreeman.com
Honors Algebra II – Becky Williams, Instructor
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and preferably Geometry. [Contact the instructor with any questions regarding the recommended Algebra I-Geometry-Algebra II sequence.]
A more appropriate title for this course would be “Behind the Scenes of Algebra”. This course will reveal to students the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of many Algebra concepts including polynomials, factoring, real and imaginary roots, functions, graphing, conic sections, exponents, and logarithms.
Class time will consist primarily of lecture, example problems, and question and answer time. Students will need to work consistently on homework and review to achieve success in this course. Evaluation will come from class participation, completion of homework, tests, and exams.
Honors emphasis is on money management. The reading requirement is to be completed over the summer along with a study guide due at the end of the first quarter. Three in class honors lessons and one project will be assigned during the second semester.
All material presented in the first ten chapters of the required text will be covered.
Textbook: Algebra: Structure and Method with Trigonometry and Advanced Math, Book 2
Publisher: McDougal Littell/Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0-395-97725-8
http://www.mcdougallittell.com
* A TI-83 or higher graphing calculator will be required for this course. [If planning to use the Casio version, please contact the instructor before purchasing.]
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