Math with a Twist Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra
Math with a Twist! Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2
A Common Core Program
A Common Core Program • Complete and comprehensive coverage of the Common Core Content Standards • Standards for Mathematical Practice are infused throughout every lesson • The mathematical habits of mind, the core organizing principle of the program, is aimed at helping students develop precisely the kind of mathematical practices described in the Common Core State Standards
A Common Core Program Common Core Teacher Guide • 3/4 additional lessons per course written by the authors • Each new lesson will also include • Lesson Quiz • Additional Practice Pages • Full Solutions Pages • Available in print and online • A separate Common Core Student Guide will contain the student lessons
DR. AL CUOCO, LEAD AUTHOR NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD MATHEMATICIANS TEACHERS EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHERS CURRICULUM DEVELOPERS TEACHER EDUCATORS
RESEARCH: informed by ü testing and revision in field-test classrooms üan extensive body of research studies ü best-practices from classroom studies
I’d never use a curriculum that has worked out examples in the student text. Teacher A CME Project Teacher Advisory Board I’d never use a curriculum that doesn’t have worked-out examples in the student text. Teacher B CME Project Teacher Advisory Board
Student-Centered Elements GETTING STARTED ACTIVITIES STUDENT DIALOGUES HABITS OF MIND Traditional Elements WORKED-OUT EXAMPLES DEFINITIONS & THEOREMS DAILY PRACTICE
Finding the Balance… Experience before Formalization
Habits of Mind
The basic results and methods of high school math – the Pythagorean Theorem, solving equations, graphing lines, and so on – are the products of mathematics. The actual mathematics lies in the thinking that is used to discover and develop these results.
CME Structure Teacher Support Technology
Algebra 1 1 From Arithmetic to Algebra 2 Expressions and Equations 3 Graphs 4 Lines 5 Introduction to Functions 6 Exponents and Radicals 7 Polynomials 8 Quadratics Algebra 2 1 Fitting Functions to Tables 2 Functions and Polynomials 3 Complex Numbers 4 Linear Algebra 5 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 6 Graphs and Transformations 7 Sequences and Series 8 Introduction to Trigonometry Geometry 1 An Informal Introduction to Geometry 2 Congruence and Proof 3 Dissections and Area 4 Similarity 5 Circles 6 Using Similarity 7 Coordinates and Vectors 8 Geometric Optimization
Chapter Map Chapter Investigation A Investigation B Investigation C Getting Started Lessons Mathematical Reflection Investigation D Chapter Project Chapter Review Chapter Test
Lesson Format
Homework Page 54
CME Structure Teacher Support Technology
Teacher’s Edition
Implementation Guide Program Overview Mathematical Approaches Pedagogical Approaches
Solutions Manual Worked out solutions Detailed explanations Clear images and graphs
Additional Practice
Assessment • Lesson Quizzes • Chapter Tests • Quarter Tests • Midyear Test • End-of-Year Test
CME Structure Teacher Support Technology
Technology
Online Student Edition
Benchmark Tests
Student Assignments
Success. Tracker
Customize your Assessment Unlimited Practice Worksheets Editable Benchmark Assessments Classroom Clicker Compatible
TM TI-nspire Calculator Notes Technology Graphs and Geometry Lists and Spreadsheet
The widespread utility and effectiveness of mathematics come not from mastering specific skills, topics, and techniques, but more importantly from developing the ways of thinking.
Math with a Twist! Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2
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