Math Class
THE MATH DEPARTMENT AT ARLETA HIGH SCHOOL
We at Arleta High School are very focused teaching using the Common Core State Standards as our guide for curriculum, using research-based, effective teaching strategies. We also make sure to emphasize the 3 math practices recommended by the LAUSD District: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others, and model with mathematics.
We are using complete thoughts and sentences by asking students to justify their steps using complete phrases, explaining their answers, explaining problems to one another, discussing the concepts with students, and engaging in group work.
We are using academic vocabulary by using interactive word walls with math words the Frayer Model (graphic organizer), speaking with correct academic vocabulary by teachers and students in the classroom, and writing the definitions, pictures, and examples of those vocabulary words in their notes.
We are writing in all math classes as students write their solution to a problem, use math journals to express a thought, reflect on a concept, or explain their approach to solving a given math problem, and of course taking their tests or quizzes.
Course Site
Please login to SCHOOLOGY https://lms.lausd.net/ daily to see any announcements or updates for our class. I will use this site to make announcements or notify you of any changes or updates. Please be sure to check also your LAUSD email account for class email messages.
Delta Math https://www.deltamath.com/ this contains our extra practice for our lessons.
Big Ideas Website https://www.bigideasmath.com/ this is the online version of class textbook.
Teacher’s Availability
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ALGEBRA 2A SYLLABUS
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra 2A
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course begins with previously learned concepts involving exponents. It expands on the knowledge and use of specialized factoring and polynomial operations, including long division. Here students will also work with rational expressions and quadratics. Finally, students begin the study of complex numbers and perform operations involving real and complex numbers for the first time. Students will have an opportunity to extend and practice logical reasoning in the context of understanding, writing, solving, and graphing problems involving the new concepts learned. Students will also need to demonstrate their ability to extend specific problems and conditions to general assertions about mathematical situations. In addition to that, they are expected to justify steps in an algebraic procedure and check algebraic arguments for validity.
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES AND SKILLS
In this course, students will know and be able to:
- Exponents
- Complex Numbers
- Polynomials
- Quadratics
- Rational Expressions
ASSESSMENTS will include:
- Teacher designed standards-based quizzes and tests
- Projects and group tasks
- Teacher designed formative assessments
- Teacher designed common final exam
- LAUSD Periodic Assessments
TEXTS/MATERIALS
- Textbook: Algebra 2 Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving
- Supplemental materials and resources
- LAUSD Secondary Mathematics Instructional Guide
GRADING SCALE
- 90 % -- 100 % A
- 80% -- 89% B
- 70% -- 79% C
- 60% -- 69% D
- 59% and lower will be considered a FAIL in the course and the student will have to retake the course until he/she passes with a grade of “C” or better.