COMMUNICATIONS LEARNING STANDARDS
The eleventh-grade student will be able to make and
analyze persuasive oral presentations, with attention
to the accuracy of evidence and the effectiveness of
delivery. The student's appreciation for literature
will be enhanced by the study of American literature,
both classic and contemporary. The student will be able
to identify the prevalent themes and characterizations
present in American literature which are reflective
of the history and culture; furthermore, the student
will identify the contributions of other cultures to
the development of American literature. The student
will be able to write clear and accurate business and
technical correspondence and reports for research and
other applications in all subjects. The student will
develop expository and persuasive compositions by locating,
evaluating, synthesizing, and citing applicable information
with careful attention to organization and accuracy.
MATH LEARNING
STANDARDS
ALGEBRA II
The standards below outline the content for a one-year
course in Algebra II. Students enrolled in Algebra II
are assumed to have mastered those concepts outlined
in the Algebra I standards. A thorough treatment of
advanced algebraic concepts is provided through the
study of functions, polynomials, rational expressions,
complex numbers, matrices, and sequences and series.
Emphasis should be placed on practical applications
and modeling throughout the course of study. Oral and
written communication concerning the language of algebra,
logic of procedures, and interpretation of results should
permeate the course.
These standards include a transformation approach to
graphing functions. Transformational graphing uses translation,
reflection, dilation, and rotation to generate a "family
of graphs" from a given graph and builds a strong
connection between algebraic and graphic representations
of functions. Students will vary the coefficients and
constants of an equation, observe the changes in the
graph of the equation, and make generalizations that
can be applied to many graphs.
Graphing utilities (graphing calculators or computer
graphing simulators) and spreadsheets will be used by
students and teachers. Graphing utilities enhance the
understanding of realistic applications through mathematical
modeling and aid in the investigation and study of functions
and their inverses. They also provide an effective tool
for solving and verifying solutions to equations and
equalities.
HISTORY & SOCIAL
STUDIES LEARNING STANDARDS
UNITED STATES HISTORY
The standards for eleventh-grade students cover the
historical development of American ideas and institutions
from the Age of Exploration to the present. While focusing
on political and economic history, the standards provide
students with a basic knowledge of American culture
through a chronological survey of major issues, movements,
people, and events in United States history.
SCIENCE LEARNING STANDARDS
CHEMISTRY
The Chemistry standards are designed to provide students
with a detailed understanding of the interaction of
matter and energy. This interaction is investigated
through the use of laboratory techniques, manipulation
of chemical quantities, and problem-solving applications.
Scientific methodology will be employed in experimental
and analytical investigations, and concepts will be
illustrated with practical applications.
Technology including graphing calculators and computers
will be employed where feasible. Students will understand
and use safety precautions with chemicals and equipment.
The standards emphasize qualitative and quantitative
study of substances and the changes that occur in them.
In meeting the chemistry standards, students will be
encouraged to share their ideas, use the language of
chemistry, discuss problem-solving techniques, and communicate
effectively.
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