Thursday, June 3, 2010

Your Math Classes and Projects at CSSJ

9th Grade - Integrated Algebra

Learned
  • Linear equations
  • Slope and y-intercept (rise over run)
  • Graphing linear equations
  • Solving a system of linear equations
Project: Population project - used the rate of change to predicting population

10th Grade - Geometry

Learned
  • System of linear inequalities
  • Using the tools of measurement
  • Basic geometry terms
  • Triangles
  • Similar Triangles
  • Basic trigonometry (sin, cos, tan)
Project: Sneaker company project - solved a system of linear inequalities

Portfolio: Shadow portfolio - used a property of similar triangles and basic trigonometry to find the height of an object

11th Grade - Algebra 2

Learned
  • Quadratic functions (Fireworks unit)
  • Exponential Laws (Alice unit)
  • Cubic functions (Community Box Maker unit)
Project: Fireworks Project - finding the vertex and the roots of a rocket

Project: Community Box Maker project - found the maximum volume

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