Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
4301 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814 (240) 497-6300

PRINCIPALS OF GEOMETRY AND ALGEBRA—(PGA)

Spring 2006

Instructor:
Mr. Thompson    Email

Textbook:
MCPS developed booklets for Units 1 – 5

Course Outcomes:
1. To strengthen the students’ algebra skills
2. To introduce the majority of topics students will encounter in Geometry.

Course Units:
Unit 6   Quadratics and Special Quadrilaterals
Unit 7   Radicals and the Right Triangle
Unit 8   Data Analysis and Probability
Unit 9   Volume and Number Concepts
Unit 10 Right Triangle Applications

Grades will be based on the following:
Homework: 20%
Quizzes: 30%
Tests: 50%

Grading and Expectations:

  1. Students must be on time and prepared for class. Students are required to bring their notebook, pencil and textbook every day to class.
  2. If a student is absent on the day of a test, the student must take the test the first day he/she returns to school.
  3. If a student is absent the day before a test, the student is required to take the test on the scheduled test day.
  4. Assignments are an important part of being successful in mathematics. Students are expected to accurately complete all assignments on time. If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to make up the missed assignments in a timely manner.

Additional Help:
Instructors are available to help students before and after school. Students should see individual instructor for an appointment.

 

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February 7, 2006

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