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Algebra Honors Algebra II - Polynomial Unit Introduction Standards Distinguish between correct & incorrect (formative) Effectively explain and/or correct (formative) Effectively critiquing work (formative) Effectively critiquing work (summative) Completing the square team challenge The birthday polynomial project Graphing polynomials by parts i task assessment Polynomial division
Exploring Quadratics with Fireworks! Unit - developed by Jackie Pfeiffer and Deborah Walford Content and process standards Introduction to unit problem and rubric Poster presentation of overview of unit and rubric Exploring quadratics lab and oral presentation rubric Algebraic reasoning and oral presentation rubric Quiz correction and reflection and rubric Journal entries and rubric Different shaped lots Factoring quadratic expressions Perfect squares Journal entries and rubric Quiz correction and reflection and rubric Find the vertex Generate equivalent forms Put quadratic expressions in vertex form Apply to the fireworks problem and oral presentation rubric Journal entries and rubric Culminating fireworks unit assignment and criteria Algebra I - Math in the Real World - developed by Kelly Muzzy and Lori Schramm Classroom enhancement project: Task / Rubric / Standards "A collage of math" project: Task / Rubric / Standards Planning your dream vacation: Task / Rubric Infomercial project: Task / Rubric / Standards / Topic approval form Math book: Task / Rubric / Standards Research on mathematicians: Task / Rubric / Standards Algebra Tasks and Rubrics - developed by Katy Resch Math Autobiography Math Biography Bowling Team Tryouts Catch Me If You Can Task City Planning Task Daunting Peaks Task Free Agent Deal Task Hearing is Believing Task High Rise Danger Task If You Build It... Task Guess the Jellybeans Task Sprinkler System Task
Geometry Introductory Unit (patterns, basic geometric shapes, intro to logic and proofs) - developed by Jason Nikowitz Introduction Standards Formative assessments building the skills of effectively critiquing the work of others Partner pattern critique Partner counterexample Conditional statements creation Logical argument story Real world geometric figures Real world algebraic examples Partner proofs and counterexamples Area, Perimeter, and Volume Unit - developed by Jesus Aguilar Project introduction Standards Perimeter of rooms task Area of rooms task Ratio task Repainting rooms task (surface area) Remodel bathroom task Choose a pool task Retile shower task Culmunating house task Compare and contrast solutions task Peer evaluation task Formative tasks building to peer evaluation task Identifying mistakes Identifying appropriate feedback Providing feedback Providing feedback Area Unit - developed by Larissa Rottersman Project introduction Perimeter and area quadrilaterals task Perimeter and area of triangles task - after the summative assessment, find five formative tasks that build the skill of "examining work to find mistakes" captured in the summative assessment Circumference and area of a circle task Compound areas of two dimensional figures task Areas of two-dimensional figures task Volume Unit - developed by Larissa Rottersman Project introduction 3-D geometric solids task Estimating volumes task Volumes of cylinders task Volumes of pyramids and cones quiz
Geometry Unit - developed by Kristin Cuzzone Standards Correct proofs task Creating problems task Distance formula task Dream house task Measurement (of area, surface area, or volume) task Mini-golfing task Parade float task Pythagorean Theorem task Area of regular polygons task Shadows task Proving similar triangles task Pythagorean Theorem, special right triangles, or trig? task Vocabulary project Cereal Box Project (surface area and volume) - developed by Braden Kass and Andriani Liosatos Cereal Box Project Project introduction Task 1: Creating your cereal box Net Form template Task 2: Cereal prediction Task 3: Finding the surface area Task 4: Finding the cost of your materials Task 5: Finding the volume of the cereal box Task 6: Volume and cost of the cereal Task 7: Total cost of your cereal box Task 8: Evaluation of your peers Task 9: Reflection Rubrics for Tasks 1-9 Miscellaneous Assessments Chord chord angles and arcs Two-column proofs Finding arc length of a circle Indirect measurement
Variety of Topics - developed by Kari Kleckauskas Project description Geometry binder Real world collage Angle simile Syllogism story Triangle comic Right triangle trigonometry word problem Marketing origami Quadrilateral teacher Correct your mistakes Room redecorating Explain your solution Tin Man 3-D review game with nets Holiday ornament ABC book
Measuring in the Plane and Space Unit - developed by Carrie Klein Introduction to unit Standards and Matrix Find out by doing Find out by researching Quilt project Summarize special right triangles Painting a room How am I doing? Polyhedron mobile piece 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6 Package shapes paragraph Design a package Comparison paragraph Surface area and volume workshop and Worksheet Composite figure paragraph Geometry Tasks and Rubrics - developed by Ryan Passaglia and Brian Seaver Carpet and Baseboard Task Congruent Triangles Task Find the Mistakes Task How Much Paint? Task Logical Explanation Task Mindmapping Task Proof Poster Rearrange the Room Task Shadow Problem Task
Lower-level Geometry Two-dimensional Figures Unit - developed by Marissa Rakes Introduction Points, lines, and planes booklet Error analysis Angles of a triangle Construction site congruent triangles investigation and Worksheet Podcast project Properties of parallelograms investigation Group quadrilateral presentation Analyzing transformations in ancient pottery Snowflake project Photograph hunt and Worksheet Photograph hunt rough draft corrections and goal-setting Reflection on target sheet and setting goals Area Unit - developed by Marissa Rakes Redecorating our classroom Building a deck and Worksheet Finding area using tangrams and Worksheet Academy Geometry - developed by Tony Schlorff Chapter 1 (Essentials) tasks and rubrics Chapter 2 (Logic, Proof, and Arguments) tasks and rubrics Chapter 3 (Parallel and Perpendicular Lines) tasks and rubrics Chapter 9 (Properties of Transformations) task and rubric Chapter 4 (Congruent Triangles) tasks and rubrics Chapter 5 (Relationships Within Triangles) task and rubric Chapter 6 (Similarity) tasks and rubrics Final project Unit one: Trigonometry - developed by Carole Kristensen Matrix of standards and tasks Similar triangles Discovering trigonometry Trigonometric functions Inverse trigonometric functions Angle of elevation/depression Write your own word problems Angle of the sun Journal Surveying a ropes course Law of sines Unit two: Area - developed by Carole Kristensen Matrix of standards and tasks Tangrams Circumference lab Test on area Architechture portion of unit -- See Portfolio
Trigonometry Logic puzzles
Probability and Statistics Statistics Unit in Algebra II course - developed by Heidi Heslinga Introduction Standards Sampling methods Analyze a poll and rubric Design and conduct a poll and rubric Identify and explain bias and rubric The normal distribution ACT scores and rubric Fair curve and rubric Error analysis and rubric Journal question and rubric The binomial distribution Journal question and rubric Normal approximation and rubric Binomial distribution and rubric Confidence interval Confidence intervals and rubric Journal question and rubric Pollster's unit Unit test and scoring guide
Probability and Statistics Projects - developed by Kelly Muzzy and Lori Schramm Statistics in the newspaper: Task / Rubric / Standards Probability scavenger hunt: Task / Rubric / Standards Statistics survey project: Task / Rubric / Standards Toy store project: Task / Rubric / Standards
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