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When we learn Algebra, it is similar to learning a foreign language. In this course, we will focus on understanding the vocabulary and then apply these terms to algebraic concepts. Some examples of terms we will study include, variables, expressions, statements, exponents, like terms and unlike terms.

Students in this course will be studying the importance that graphing has in algebra. Each student will create a fictional city on a coordinate plane. Students will also participate in a "Battleship" type tournament as we discuss the points in a coordinate plane. We will also study slope, x-intercepts and y-intercepts. We will graph linear equations and absolute-value equations. We will study the slope of linear equations, and compare that slope to parallel and perpendicular lines. Equations will be written in both slope-intercept and standard form.

With the use of algebra tile pieces, the concepts of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing polynomials, as well as, factoring polynomials will seem more like a game than actually solving mathematical problems. Each student will have their own set of algebra tiles to use in class. Come join us as we gain understanding of these algebraic concepts!

As we study geometry, we need to have a firm foundation of geometry terms. In this class we will study definition of many geometry terms, then we will find ways that these terms are used in the real world. We will spend some time focusing on constructing, bisecting, and copying angles. The terminology used with triangles will also be studied.

In this course we will study parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, squares, and trapezoids by identifying the unique definition and properties of each polygon. Each student will design two tessellations; a transformation and a rotation. We will also study the terms used to describe a circle.

Register for this class and you will study parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas. This is an upper level math class and students should have a good understanding of algebra and geometry concepts.

This is an upper level math course which will require a good understanding of both algebra and geometry. We will study the unit circle and the trig functions sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant.

This class is radical! We will explore exponents, square roots, and cubed roots. Come and explore exponents that are negative or fractions!

Suppose the weather forecast calls for 70% chance of rain. First, we will make predictions for various collections of data, then we will analyze the data to determine the range and central tendencies.