Learning Focused - Algebra II with Trigonometry
Title of Learning Experience:
Learning Focused - Algebra II with Trigonometry
Includes-Supplemental Unit on Sequences
Author: Juliette Ross and Kristen Montgomery
School District: Ogdensburg City School District
Intended Audience:
Content Area: Mathematics
Course Title: Algebra II with Trigonometry
Grade Level: 10-11
Technology Integration:
Technology Hardware: Computer
Technology Software: Learning Focused Online
Internet Resources: Learning Focused and NYS Education Department
Other Content Areas for STEM Integration:
Content Area: Any core area
New York State Learning Standards and Performance Indicators Addressed by this Learning Experience:
Include the full wording of the standard(s) and specific performance indicator(s).
All learning standards listed in the Algebra II with Trigonometry
Problem Statement:
This should be posed as a problem that students will be addressing. This will be the focus of the learning experience.
To better prepare our students for the new New York State Learning Standards and Performance Indicators for Algebra II with Trigonometry which will be given the first time in June 2010, we will map out our revised curriculum, alligning the curriculum with all standards and indicators. Included, we will be attaching documents which will be used for instruction in our new course next year. With each unit we will be providing students with an outline. The outline includes the unit’s topics, essential questions, vocabulary, objectives, and a list of learning standards and performance indicators that will be covered.
Essential Question:
This is one focus question that promotes inquiry based learning and allows for multiple solutions and processes.
How can we be certain that all NYS Learning Standards and Performance Indicators are addressed in our curriculum at Ogdensburg Free Academy.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this learning experience students will be able to:
Students will benefit from a curriculum review of the new Algebra II with Trigonometry course, because using Learning Focused, we can be assured that no Performance Indicators are overlooked.
Necessary Resources:
List all materials that the teacher or students need to complete this learning experience.
Textbook(s), Workbook(s): Amsco Course III 3rd Edition and Algebra 2 with Trigonometry Text
Reference Book(s): Prentice Hall Algebra 2 and Trigonometry
Handout(s): Topic Maps for Each Unit
Other:
Steps for Implementing Learning Experience:
List the actions that take place during this learning experience.
Review, align, rank, the New York State Learning Standards. Create a curriculum that will include all such standards. Create learning maps which will include, objectives, lesson essential questions, vocabulary, attached notes, and homework where necessary.
Instructional Modifications:
List all modifications to the classroom setting as well as those used to enhance learning for all students.
For our learning focus experience to affect our student we will need to wait for the 2008-2009 school year. We will be teaching this course for the first time starting next fall. We will be making necessary modifications for the next school year during this learning experience. In order for us to teach the new curriculum, we must supplements our current text with several lessons and 1 complete unit not found in our text. Due to budget contrants we will not be ordering a new text yet.
Time used for Planning:
Time spent without students to prepare.
We will spend more than 30 hours working on this new curriculum.
Time for Implementation & Assessment:
List each day that the learning experience occurs along with the timeframe of the day in minutes.
This learning experience will be after school, evenings, and during the week-end.
Assessment Tools:
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Reflection:
Share the pros and cons of the learning experience. State any modifications that you would make next time this lesson is implemented.
By previously working on the Algebra Curriulum in Learning Focused, I was able to make modifications in my plan to complete Algebra II with Trig. These modification made my Learning Focued experience improve.
Student Work:
Attach one sample of student work that demonstrates a mastery, average, or below average level.
Rigor and Relevance Target:
The Rigor/Relevance Framework has four quadrants. Each is labeled with a term that characterizes the learning performance of the student at that level. Select the quadrant that is most appropriate regarding this learning experience.
Provide Supporting Information to Validate the Quadrant in Which This Learning Experience is Located.
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