Syosset Central School District

Department: Math

Course Number: 3340

Course Title: ALGEBRA I CCSS

Details: Year, 1 Credit, 1 Period

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Prerequisites: Math 8 or equivalent

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Required For: Geometry CCSS, Geometry CCSS L

Recommended For: This course is a graduation requirement.

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Description: The critical areas of this course deepen and extend the students’ understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting these relationships with each other and by applying mathematical models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Students will engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Students will master the solution of linear equations and apply related solution techniques and the laws of exponents to the creation and solution of exponential equations. Students also expand their experience with functions to include more specialized functions such as absolute value, step, and piecewise-defined. The CCSS Regents examination for Algebra I will be administered in June.

Department: Math

Course Number: 3250

Course Title: GEOMETRY CCSS

Details: Year, 1 Credit, 1 Period

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Prerequisites: Algebra I CCSS

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Required For: Algebra II CCSS

Recommended For: Students following the sequence for a Regents diploma with advanced designation.

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Description: Students will explore more complex geometric situations and will deepen their explanations of geometric relations including formal mathematical arguments. Transformational geometry will be emphasized throughout the course. Students will establish triangle congruence criteria based on analyses of rigid motions and formal constructions. Students will use triangle congruence as a foundation for the development of formal proofs. The concepts of similarity will be used to solve problems and to understand right triangle trigonometry. Students will prove the basic theorems of circles and study the relationships between the segments and angles in a circle. The CCSS Regents examination for Geometry will be administered in June.

Department: Math

Course Number: 3254

Course Title: GEOMETRY WORKSHOP

Details: Year, 1 period, alternate day

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Co-Requisites: Geometry 3250

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Description: Geometry workshop provides additional instructional services and interventions that supplement regular classroom instruction designed to help students achieve the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards in Mathematics. These classes meet on alternating days and are capped at 12 students. Eligibility for workshop may be determined following the suggested MTSS placement indicators and may be discontinued when the student achieves a passing score on the NYS Regents or when the student meets one or more of the indicators outlined in the district MTSS plan.

Department: Math

Course Number: 3290

Course Title: GEOMETRY HONORS CCSS

Details: Year, 1 Credit, 1 Period

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Prerequisites: A minimum grade of an A in Algebra CCSS I, a minimum grade of 90 on the Algebra I CCSS Regents and teacher recommendation

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Recommended For: Outstanding mathematics students who love the subject

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Description: The Syosset Geometry Honors Curriculum follows the Common Core Learning Standards adopted by New York State with an emphasis on challenging students at an enriched level. This course has been aligned to the new Next Generation Standards. Students will learn mathematics beyond the Regents core curriculum through cross cutting and inquiry-based problem solving. Students will be held to a higher standard, where a strong worth ethic, independence, and a growth mindset is expected.

Department: Math

Course Number: 3260

Course Title: MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONS

Details: Year, 1 Credit, 1 Period

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Prerequisites: Geometry or Geometry-Lab

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Recommended For: Students who need to develop additional algebraic skills in order to continue with the study of Algebra II topics

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Description: This course will provide preparation for Algebra II as well as the necessary review of previously learned topics in Algebra I and Geometry. Students will acquire a deeper understanding of mathematics, its purpose in the world, and the relationships that exist between each of the areas of mathematics.They will discover patterns and structures in algebraic expressions. And, they will delve into the world of trigonometry to discover new functions and new methods of representation. Following this course, students may continue their studies with our Algebra II CCSS course in order to take the CCSS exam. Students who have not passed the Geometry CCSS Regents examination prior to this course should also be enrolled in the core workshop course in preparation for retaking the Regents examination. *THIS COURSE IS NOT APPROVED BY THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE