LANGLEY HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
MATH DEPARTMENT 3 credits of math is required for the standard diploma with at least completing up to the level of Algebra 2, 4 credits is required for the Advanced Studies Diploma Algebra 1 Part 1 (does not count towards a math credit) Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Honors Precalculus Precalculus Honors Math Electives After Algebra 2: Precalculus or Precalculus Hon Probability & Statistics Prob/Stats & Trigonometry Computer Science AP Computer Science istics After Precalculus: Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
Core College preparatory. More structured, students spend more time working through a skill or process. Homework often specific targeted assignments. More time preparing for SOL test. 30-45 minutes of homework per block period on average. DO A LITTLE MATH EVERY DAY. Honors Receive a plus.5 on GPA Uses standard textbook but extends learning with greater emphasis on skills and critical thinking Introduction to AP skills. But AP skills will be more scaffolded. More independent work expected. Homework involves more reading. 45-60 minutes of homework per block on average. DO A LITTLE MATH EVERY DAY. AP Receive a plus 1 on GPA Uses AP textbook Emphasis on preparing for AP exam and preparation for college math. Students are expected to work independently. Longer term assignments. 60-90 minutes of homework per block period on average.do A LITTLE MATH EVERY DAY.
Work Ethic Core Students should have extremely disciplined study habits Complete all assignments on time Check all assignments and assessment for accuracy get extra practice if incorrect Seek help in advance to due dates and assessments Motivated to work through difficult problems Studies in advance to tests/quizzes Honors/AP Students should have extremely disciplined study habits Complete all assignments on time Check all assignments and assessment for accuracy get extra practice if incorrect Seek help in advance to due dates and assessments Motivated to work through challenging problems Studies in advance to tests/quizzes
Who should take this class? Core Successfully Completed current math course with a C or better Honors/AP Students MOTIVATED TO BE CHALLENGED Genuinely interested in learning math Ready to extend themselves beyond their comfort zone Persistent unwilling to give up Students with GREAT WORK ETHIC Students with DISCIPLINED WORK HABITS Students that are PROACTIVE when help is needed Can handle the nature of a cumulative course Students with TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS Successful completion of an honors level math course
Lesson Structure & Expectations Core Detailed lessons correspond directly to homework assignments and assessments Students are expected to take detailed notes and use them to complete homework and prepare for assessments Students are guided to make connections between concepts Memory retention of accumulated concepts and skills is crucial to the student s success Honors/AP A teacher will guide students through the new concepts but will not present 100% of the material in class Students are expected to take detailed notes In order to be able to supplement the class instruction, each student is expected to: have a well developed mathematical vocabulary to be able to study from the textbook be able to work independently be able to make connections and conjectures based on prior knowledge Memory retention of accumulated concepts and skills is crucial to the student s success Student questions should be insightful and thought provoking
Homework Core Practice, practice, practice Practice makes perfect! Similar to the lesson Class notes will be needed to complete homework assignments accurately Similar to assessments Practice and repetition from the homework will prepare the student for assessments Spend about 45min every night completing homework or reviewing course material Honors/AP Practice, practice, practice Practice makes perfect! Students will need to use their class notes and textbook to complete homework assignments accurately Exploration and investigation Spend at least 45min every night completing homework and reviewing course material
Assessment Core Some assessments are CUMULATIVE Similar to class notes Similar to homework Background knowledge from previous math courses Honors/AP All assessments are CUMULATIVE Similar to class notes Similar to homework Background knowledge from previous math courses Extensions Combinations of concepts New questions
Typical Math Course / Pre-Requisite Flows Year Freshman ALG I GEOM H. GEOM H. ALG II Sophomore GEOM ALG II H. ALG II H. PreCalc Junior ALG II PreCalc H. PreCalc Calc AB Calc BC Senior PreCalc ProbStat Calc AB Calc BC MultiVar Trig /ProbStat Non-AP Calc Calc AB NOTE: Completing Prob/Stat does not prepare students for istics. Prob/Stat graduates who lack the Honors skill level, discipline, & work ethic have generally not been successful taking istics. Computer Science Calc AB Core Course Concurrent Elective
Core Or Honors Quiz! True 1. Honors 2. Honors 3. Honors 4. Honors False My child is motivated and excited to work through difficult and challenging math problems. My child has extremely disciplined work habits. (Completes all assignments on time, checks all assignments and assessments for accuracy gets extra practice if incorrect, studies in advance to tests/quizzes) My child is proactive and seeks help when needed. My child has a very strong foundation in mathematics including Algebra 2 and Geometry. 5. Honors My child is able to learn math at a quick pace. 6. Honors My child has a well developed mathematical vocabulary and is able to study from the textbook. 7. Honors My child is able to make connections and conjectures based on prior mathematical knowledge. 8. Honors 9. Honors My child has the time and motivation to put in about 45min of studying and/or homework completion each night for math class. My child can handle the nature of a cumulative math course. 10. Honors My child has a genuine interest in exploring and investigating mathematical concepts.