Geometry

Course Syllabus

Integrated II  

Course Description: Core Connections Integrated II is the curriculum used in this course.  Integrated II is the second year of a three-year course progression in which students will discover concepts of algebra, geometry, and statistics with an overall theme of problem solving.  

Course Objectives:

The essential skills and concepts that will be covered in Integrated II include:

• Angle Pair Relationships

• Quadrilaterals

• Similarity - including similar figures and flow-chart proofs

• Probability: trees, area, expected value, and basic problems

• Factoring

• Trigonometry

• Solving Quadratic Equations - completing the square, quadratic formula, zero product property

• Parabolas - sketching: intercepts, vertex

• Right Triangles - special right triangles, pythagorean theorem

• Exponents and Radicals

• Proof - Quadrilaterals

• Conditional Probability

• Circles: area, circumference, arc/sector, equations, angles, tangents, chords

• Algebraic Transformations: absolute value, quadratics

• Functions: inverses, combinations

• Volume and Surface Area

• R: R2:R3

Grading Policy

Classwork and homework will be given every class period with few exceptions.  In order to receive a passing grade, every student must earn at least a 70% overall in the class and demonstrate mastery on all the essential skills and concepts.  Students’ grades will be determined as follows:

Integrated II grade will consist of the following:

• Tests -  35%

• Essential skills - 35%

• Quizzes/Investigations - 20%

• Homework - 10%

Materials

It is suggested that each student has a composition notebook which will be designated just for Integrated II  and a scientific calculator, such as a TI-30X IIS.  Graphing calculators are acceptable although not necessary.  Other suggested materials include: college ruled three-hole paper, graph paper, a ruler, and pencils.