Scholars Online Mathematics Sequence
Mr. Mabbott will be offering yearlong courses in high school mathematics, employing a series published by Key Press that he has used for many years. The Discovering Mathematics Series — Discovering Algebra, Discovering Geometry and Discovering Advanced Algebra Thru Data Exploration — is a complete and comprehensive curriculum. Advanced students who have already mastered algebra and geometry can work with Mr. Mabbott using a similar Pre-Calculus and Calculus series authored by Paul Foerster. A believer in making students accountable for their own education, Mr. Mabbott supports the mathematics standards of both the NCTM and Washington State.
For Mr. Mabbott’s students, learning happens by doing — by doing problems, by building models, by creating models — virtually or actually. Hands-on exploration of the many areas of the various curricula is one of the primary ways in which students learn and learn well. They will be challenged and encouraged to go beyond the computational answer to a deeper conceptual understanding. Know that their answer is correct is not enough. Knowing that the answer is correct is important; knowing why it is correct is the key that enables students to construct their own core knowledge base and develop their own deep understanding.
Mr. Mabbott believes in using all forms of technology to support learning and recommends that students enrolled any of the college preparatory courses use a graphing calculator. The instructor will be using and supporting the TI-84+ silver edition. The Geometry class will use The Geometer’s Sketchpad and we may use Tinkerplots and Fatholm.
Individual courses
We are working with teachers to determine course offerings for 2008. If you would like to see a couse not yet listed, please let the current teacher know, or use the EMAIL US link below to contact Scholars Online Administration with your course request.
After April 1, 2008, course information for 2006 will no longer appear on these pages, but will be available from the student's unofficial transcript, which can be reached from your Account Management Center.
To see details about an individual course, click on the black triangle to the left of the course name
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Algebra 1 • 2007 listing - for reference only • Grade 8 or above
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Sections [Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and start of classes in September. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Fred WilliamsClasses meet from September 6, 2006 to May 31, 2007Monday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Wednesday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Friday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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Description
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| | Algebra I is the gateway course for college admissions. This course examines 1) multiple representations of linear and quadratic relations, equations, inequalities, & functions, 2) systems & matrix operations, 3) factoring & multiplying expressions, and 4) trig ratios while solving real-world problems. Additionally, the course may examine 1) the analysis and display of data, 2) experimental and theoretical probability, 3) sampling methods, simulation, & counting techniques, and 4) binomial distribution.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 3 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Homework assignments will be posted on a monthly calendar that will reflect the discussions and progress during our on-line time.
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Prerequisites
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| | Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra or an 8th-grade level arithmetic course.
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Recommended background
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Textbooks and Materials
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Discovering Algebra: An Investigative Approach
Jerald Murdock, Ellen Kamischke, and Eric Kamischke
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Geometry • 2007 listing - for reference only • Grade 9 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections [Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and start of classes in September. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Art MabbottClasses meet from September 5, 2008 to May 29, 2008Monday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Wednesday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Thursday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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| | Please review more extensive materials at the teacher's Geometry website.
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Description
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| | In this course, you will develop a logical system of thought. You will examine the properties of geometric shapes, and make conclusions about them using your logical system. This course covers most of Euclidean Geometry and some modern Geometry using traditional western tools of compass and straightedge and eastern tools of paper folding (origami) and modern tools (Geometer Sketchpad). Analytic Geometry is included to reinforce previously learned Algebra skills. The early part of the course has the students investigating geometric phenomena and collecting conjectures about what they see. Later on the students prove the conjectures they have collected. Topics may include: similar and congruent figures, angles, geometric proofs, conjectures, counter examples, if-then statements, inductive and deductive reasoning, valid and invalid reasoning, postulates and proof, coordinate geometry, transformational geometry, transformation matrices, special right triangles.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 3 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Homework assignments will be posted on a monthly calendar that will reflect the discussions and progress during our on-line time.
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Prerequisites
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| | Prerequisite: Algebra I or an equivalent level of study.
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Recommended background
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| | No special background required.
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Textbooks and Materials
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Discovering Geometry (Edition: 3) Michael Serra
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| | This text is required. ISBN: 1559534591 Publisher's website: Discovering Geometry Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
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keypress.com (1-800-995-MATH)
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The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition (Edition: 4) Nick Jakiw
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| | This text is required. ISBN: 1559535288 Publisher's website: The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore or Key Curriculum Press (1-800-995-MATH) Other information: The latest version (4.07) of the software is available for download to licenses users of Geometer's Sketchpad for from http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/technical_support/product_updates/index.php. Check this site to determine your current version and follow the instructions to update if you wish.
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Algebra 2 (Advanced Algebra) • 2007 listing - for reference only • Grade 10 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections [Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and start of classes in September. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Art MabbottClasses meet from September 4, 2007 to May 30, 2008Tuesday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Thursday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Friday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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Description
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| | As far as possible, students are allowed to investigate algebraic concepts and processes before being introduced to the formulas and symbolic representations. Topics for exploration will include: linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and irrational functions. You will expand your understanding of the number system to include complex numbers, and you will develop an understanding of the concepts of elementary trigonometry, elementary probability, and sequences and series. You also will learn to model real-world problems using these concepts.
A graphing calculator will be required at this level and beyond.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 3 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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Prerequisites
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Recommended background
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Textbooks and Materials
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Discovering Advanced Algebra: An Investigative Approach
Jerald Murdock, Ellen Kamischke, and Eric Kamischke
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The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition (Edition: 4) Nick Jakiw
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| | This text is required. ISBN: 1559535288 Publisher's website: The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore or Key Curriculum Press (1-800-995-MATH) Other information: The latest version (4.07) of the software is available for download to licenses users of Geometer's Sketchpad for from http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/technical_support/product_updates/index.php. Check this site to determine your current version and follow the instructions to update if you wish.
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Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry • 2007 listing - for reference only • Grade 11 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections [Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and start of classes in September. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Art MabbottClasses meet from September 5, 2007 to May 30, 2008Monday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET • Wednesday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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Description
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| | Pre-Calculus, is the bridge course to Calculus. We will integrate rigorous real world mathematical scenarios with technology – Calculator and Dynamic Software. We will cement the concept that variables really vary. Beyond the traditional topics, we will be able to study concepts such as harmonic analysis of complex wave patterns and logistic functions for restricted populations growth. We will examine problems from multiple perspectives – graphical, tabular, functional, and situational. And we will revisit one of our tools from Geometry to assist us in our analysis of complex functions.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 3 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Homework assignments will be posted on a monthly calendar that will reflect the discussions and progress during our on-line time.
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Prerequisites
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| | Algebra I, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra
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Recommended background
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| | No special background required.
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Instructor's Notes
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| | A third weekly meeting will be scheduled in consultation with students during the first week of class.
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Textbooks and Materials
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Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry: Concepts and Applications (Edition: 1) Paul A. Foerster
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Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator Texas Instruments
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| | This text is required. ISBN: B0001EMM0G Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore or local electronics supplier
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The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition (Edition: 4) Nick Jakiw
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| | This text is required. ISBN: 1559535288 Publisher's website: The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore or Key Curriculum Press (1-800-995-MATH) Other information: The latest version (4.07) of the software is available for download to licenses users of Geometer's Sketchpad for from http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/technical_support/product_updates/index.php. Check this site to determine your current version and follow the instructions to update if you wish.
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Algebra 1 • Offering for 2008 • Grade 8 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections [Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and start of classes in September. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christy FraryClasses meet from September 2, 2008 to May 29, 2009Dates and times to be arranged with enrolled students.Tuition: $450.00
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Website
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| | There is currently no teacher website for this course.
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Description
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| | Algebra I is the gateway course for college admissions. This course examines 1) multiple representations of linear and quadratic relations, equations, inequalities, & functions, 2) systems & matrix operations, 3) factoring & multiplying expressions, and 4) trig ratios while solving real-world problems. Additionally, the course may examine 1) the analysis and display of data, 2) experimental and theoretical probability, 3) sampling methods, simulation, & counting techniques, and 4) binomial distribution.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 3 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Homework assignments will be posted on a monthly calendar that will reflect the discussions and progress during our on-line time.
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Prerequisites
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| | Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra or an 8th-grade level arithmetic course.
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Recommended background
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Textbooks and Materials
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Discovering Algebra: An Investigative Approach
Jerald Murdock, Ellen Kamischke, and Eric Kamischke
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Geometry • Offering for 2008 • Grade 9 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections [Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and start of classes in September. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Art MabbottClasses meet from September 3, 2008 to May 28, 2009Monday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Wednesday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Thursday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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| | Please review more extensive materials at the teacher's Geometry website.
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Description
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| | In this course, you will develop a logical system of thought. You will examine the properties of geometric shapes, and make conclusions about them using your logical system. This course covers most of Euclidean Geometry and some modern Geometry using traditional western tools of compass and straightedge and eastern tools of paper folding (origami) and modern tools (Geometer Sketchpad). Analytic Geometry is included to reinforce previously learned Algebra skills. The early part of the course has the students investigating geometric phenomena and collecting conjectures about what they see. Later on the students prove the conjectures they have collected. Topics may include: similar and congruent figures, angles, geometric proofs, conjectures, counter examples, if-then statements, inductive and deductive reasoning, valid and invalid reasoning, postulates and proof, coordinate geometry, transformational geometry, transformation matrices, special right triangles.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 3 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Homework assignments will be posted on a monthly calendar that will reflect the discussions and progress during our on-line time.
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Prerequisites
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| | Prerequisite: Algebra I or an equivalent level of study.
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Recommended background
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| | No special background required.
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Textbooks and Materials
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Discovering Geometry (Edition: 3) Michael Serra
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| | This text is required. ISBN: 1559534591 Publisher's website: Discovering Geometry Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
or
keypress.com (1-800-995-MATH)
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The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition (Edition: 4) Nick Jakiw
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| | This text is required. ISBN: 1559535288 Publisher's website: The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore or Key Curriculum Press (1-800-995-MATH) Other information: The latest version (4.07) of the software is available for download to licenses users of Geometer's Sketchpad for from http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/technical_support/product_updates/index.php. Check this site to determine your current version and follow the instructions to update if you wish.
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Algebra 2 (Advanced Algebra) • Offering for 2008 • Grade 10 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections [Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and start of classes in September. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Art MabbottClasses meet from September 2, 2008 to May 29, 2009Tuesday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Thursday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Friday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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Description
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| | As far as possible, students are allowed to investigate algebraic concepts and processes before being introduced to the formulas and symbolic representations. Topics for exploration will include: linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and irrational functions. You will expand your understanding of the number system to include complex numbers, and you will develop an understanding of the concepts of elementary trigonometry, elementary probability, and sequences and series. You also will learn to model real-world problems using these concepts.
A graphing calculator will be required at this level and beyond.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 3 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Homework assignments will be posted on a monthly calendar that will reflect the discussions and progress during our on-line time.
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Prerequisites
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Recommended background
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Textbooks and Materials
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Discovering Advanced Algebra: An Investigative Approach
Jerald Murdock, Ellen Kamischke, and Eric Kamischke
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The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition (Edition: 4) Nick Jakiw
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| | This text is required. ISBN: 1559535288 Publisher's website: The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore or Key Curriculum Press (1-800-995-MATH) Other information: The latest version (4.07) of the software is available for download to licenses users of Geometer's Sketchpad for from http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/technical_support/product_updates/index.php. Check this site to determine your current version and follow the instructions to update if you wish.
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Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry • Offering for 2008 • Grade 11 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections [Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and start of classes in September. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Art MabbottClasses meet from September 3, 2008 to May 27, 2009Monday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET • Wednesday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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Description
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| | Pre-Calculus, is the bridge course to Calculus. We will integrate rigorous real world mathematical scenarios with technology – Calculator and Dynamic Software. We will cement the concept that variables really vary. Beyond the traditional topics, we will be able to study concepts such as harmonic analysis of complex wave patterns and logistic functions for restricted populations growth. We will examine problems from multiple perspectives – graphical, tabular, functional, and situational. And we will revisit one of our tools from Geometry to assist us in our analysis of complex functions.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 3 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Homework assignments will be posted on a monthly calendar that will reflect the discussions and progress during our on-line time.
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Prerequisites
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| | Algebra I, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra
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Recommended background
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Instructor's Notes
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| | A third weekly meeting will be scheduled in consultation with students during the first week of class.
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Textbooks and Materials
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Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry: Concepts and Applications
(Edition: 2) Paul A. Foerster
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Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator Texas Instruments
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| | This text is required. ISBN: B0001EMM0G Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore or local electronics supplier
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The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition (Edition: 4) Nick Jakiw
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| | This text is required. ISBN: 1559535288 Publisher's website: The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore or Key Curriculum Press (1-800-995-MATH) Other information: The latest version (4.07) of the software is available for download to licenses users of Geometer's Sketchpad for from http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/technical_support/product_updates/index.php. Check this site to determine your current version and follow the instructions to update if you wish.
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Calculus • Offering for 2008 • Grade 12 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections [Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and start of classes in September. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Fred WilliamsClasses meet from September 2, 2008 to May 28, 2009Tuesday 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM ET • Thursday 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM ETTuition: $500.00
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Website
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| | There is currently no teacher website for this course.
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Description
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| | The topics for this course include Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals (both Definite and Indefinite). We will explore tools and techniques for applying these concepts, such as the Derivatives of Products and Quotients, and the Chain Rule. We will also form connections with the physical world, both for understanding and also for application. We'll use calculators and computers where appropriate.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 3 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Students should allow at least 6 hours a week for homework.
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Prerequisites
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| | Geometry 2007 Students should be comfortable at the pre-calculus level (including courses such as Algebra I/II, Geometry, and Trigonometry)
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Recommended background
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| | Pre-calculus (including Algebra I/II, Geometry, and Trigonometry).
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Instructor's Notes
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| | Class meets twice a week for presentation of materials. Additional study session will be arranged with students during the first week of class.
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Textbooks and Materials
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Calculus: Concepts and Applications (Edition: 2) Paul A. Foerster
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The Geometer's Sketchpad - Student Edition CD-ROM (Edition: 4) Key Curriculum Press
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| To enroll in any of the courses listed above, log into your Scholars Online Account Management Center using the login link at the bottom of any page and select the member you wish to enroll. If you do not have an account, you may create one using the Membership and Enrollment link in the SiteMap to the left of any page. |
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