Any advice given will be greatly appreciated. I teach at a community
college and do not claim to be an expert on secondary curriculum.
Here are a few questions that came up tonight.
Is the following option viable? Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced
Algebra and Trig (Is the age of some of the people showing?)
Is teaching a "traditional" geometry course (emphasis on Theorem/Proof) a
good idea?
What math courses should be taught to those students who are weaker in math,
but still planning on going to college (and majoring in a non-science
field). What should the minimum requirement be for graduation?
Note: The school is assuming that not everyone who enters the ninth grade
will be ready for an algebra I course. The school is also assuming that
students who desire other math courses (stat anc calc, e.g.) can attend the
community college under a dual enrollment agreement.
The initial enrollment is anticipated to be approximately 40 students per grade.
Any suggestions on texts?
Bret Taylor Lake-Sumter Community College Leesburg FL
"It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves.
What matters more, yes most of all, is what the teachers are themselves."
John Wooden
John 3: 3^3 + 3
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