Classical Magnet School

The Math Department

At the Classical Magnet School, our integrated math program spans all grades. Our students study, in depth, fundamental concepts of math. Math teachers work as a team to develop curriculum that is rigorous, integrated and non-repetitive, through out the seven years of our Classical program. Using this approach provides the framework needed for success in dealing with specialized math concepts at the post high school level. This broad-based approach, coupled with Classical’s targeted high standards provide students the necessary high level skills, thinking processes and independence in learning needed to succeed in life.

Mr. Mark Prelli Algebra II Pre-Calculus Calculus	Ms. Teresa Bulanda 6th Grade Math	Mr. Antonio Zea Math Skills 6th-8th Math Remedial
Ms. Catherine Sadlak Geometry Algebra I	Ms. Wendy Vega Algebra II Geometry	Mrs. Nancy Simone Algebra I
Ms. Kim Webster Algebra II	Mr. James Hochdorfer Pre-Algebra

Classical Magnet’s Math Course Descriptions

6 TH Grade Math	Textbook Used	Additional Items
In the 6 th grade students will display and analyze data in variety of graphical ways. Students will study and compare decimals, percentage, fractions, ratios and proportions. Students will use these concepts to solve real world situations and lay the foundation for algebra concepts
Pre – Algebra	Textbook Used	Additional Items
In the 7 th grade students continue to study the concepts that will lay the foundation for algebra and all disciplines of math. Students study simple expressions using metrics and decimals. Students will begin their study of algebra concepts by solving percent equations and converting between various systems of units. Students will also evaluate, calculate and solve equations with two variables and formulas with exponents like area and volume. Students finish the year with the study of square roots and irrational numbers and apply this knowledge by utilizing the Pythagorean Theorem.
Algebra I	Textbook Used Tools for a Changing World : Prentice Hall	Additional Items Graphing Calculator Ti 84 plus or Ti 84 plus silver edition.
Students start their study of algebra by analyzing and graphing linear data. Students will graph data using various graphs from scatter plots to two variable plots. Students study all aspects of linear equations and concepts. Students will be able to graph and solve linear systems using a variety of methods. Students will finish the year with graphing and solving inequality expressions.
Geometry	Textbook Used Discovering Geometry : Key Curriculum Press	Additional Items Graphing Calculator Ti 84 plus or Ti 84 plus silver edition. Geometry tool set which includes a protractor, compass and ruler.
Students start their study of geometry with the basics of Euclidean geometry. Students will study triangle, polygonal, and circle properties. Students will also study right triangle geometry with a more in depth study of Pythagoras to include 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 right triangles. Students study the in depth area, surface area and volume of regularly shaped objects and irregularly shaped objects both two dimensional and three dimensional.
Algebra II	Textbook Used Advanced Algebra Tools for a Changing World : Prentice Hall	Additional Items Graphing Calculator Ti 84 plus or Ti 84 plus silver edition.
Students start the year by studying functions and relations. Students then begin their study of non-linear functions to include: quadratics, polynomials, exponential, logarithmic and rational functions. Students will be able to analyze data and describe the shape of the data points as they relate to any type of function that they have studied in the year.
Pre - Calculus	Textbook Used	Additional Items Graphing Calculator Ti 84 plus or Ti 84 plus silver edition.
Students start the year with the study of polynomials and the various methods needed to find all the solutions to polynomials. Students then start their study of trigonometry from the basic functions sine, cosine, and tangent. They will then study the inverse functions secant, cosecant, and cotangent. They end the year with the study of trigonometric identities which will get them ready for the concepts in calculus.
AP Calculus	Textbook Used	Additional Items Graphing Calculator Ti 84 plus or Ti 84 plus silver edition.
Students start the year with the study of limits both finite an infinite. They will then study derivatives and anti-derivatives and apply these concepts to solve real world applications. They will then study definite integrals and the applications of integration to real world problems. They will finish the year with the study of improper integration.

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