APPLIED MATH -Students in this class will review basic mathematical concepts, while covering such units in the textbook as work with decimals, fractions, and mixed number including word problems; ratios and proportions; exponents; roots; scientific rotation; polygons, signed numbers; and equations.
PRE-ALGEBRA- This course will cover the use of fractions, mixed number, and decimal numbers in any and all operations. It also covers the procedures for solving simple word problems. The concepts of area, point, ratio, and order of operations are introduced. The beginning concepts of algebra are practiced thoroughly.
ALGEBRA I- This course contains the standard topics of Algebra I. Signed numbers are heavily emphasized, as are integer exponents and scientific notation. Systems of two linear equations in two unknowns, graphs, and equations of linear functions are heavily emphasized. Scientific conversion problems prepare students for science course. Story problems are in almost all problem sets. *Geometry may be taken after successfully completing this course.
ALGEBRAII - This course is designed to complete the fundamental skills of algebra. Topics include uniform motion problems, chemical mixture problems, systems of two and three linear equations, systems of nonlinear equations, area, volume, right triangle trigonometry, conversions from rectangular coordinates to polar and polar to rectangular coordinates, addition of vectors, similar triangle, complex numbers, quadratic formula and logarithms. Prerequisite: Algebra I
Schools Attended:
Western Illinois University 1998-2003
Olivet Nazarene University 2004-2006
Schools Taught At:
Wauconda Middle School- 3 years
Galesburg High School- 2 years
Favorite Quote:
"Never sacrifice what you want most for what you want at the moment."