MATHEMATICS 6 (4002)
Sixth grade students receive a year-long mathematics program to meet their needs. The core math course expands their computational skills involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and the use of percentages. Students develop skills and concepts of geometry, measurement, graphing, probability and statistics, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
PRE-ALGEBRA (4001.2)
Grade 7
Students will be exposed to the basic elements of algebra such as number theory, integers, solving number sequences, graphing, ratios, simple geometry, area and volume, and probability and statistics. This class is designed to prepare students for 8th grade Algebra.
PRE-ALGEBRA ADVANCED CLUSTER (4051.2C)
Grade 7
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
Students in this course are required to have a better- than-average understanding of abstract concepts and the ability to apply these concepts to the achievement of meaningful and accurate computational skills.
ALGEBRA 1,2 (4041)
Grade 8
This is the course for the eighth grade students who are not enrolled in Advanced Algebra 1-2. Students who have successfully completed Algebra 1-2 in grade 7 will be enrolled in Geometry 1-2. Students not ready for Algebra 1-2 will be placed in Algebra Readiness 1-2 course.
ALGEBRA 1,2 ADVANCED (4063)
Grade 8
Prerequisite: Grade of “A” or “B” in Advanced Pre- Algebra, or teacher recommendation.
This is a challenging course that includes units in algebra, geometry, and probability for the more advanced math student.
Students need six semester credits to graduate: Algebra, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra or Unifying Algebra and Geometry.
ALGEBRA EXPLORATION 9TH 1-2* (4032)
Grade 9
This is the course for all 9th grade students who did not pass the District Algebra exam in eighth grade. Goals of this course will be for the students to further develop their understanding of basic algebra by applying algebraic concepts and skills in a non- traditional method. Students will develop their deductive reasoning and strengthen their math vocabulary and skills.
GEOMETRY 1-2* (4141)
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Honors Algebra 1-2 or Algebra Exploration 1-2.
This is the standard college preparatory course concerned with the study of geometrical concepts and the development of logical proofs. The students will acquire a functional knowledge of basic geometric facts, develop an understanding and appreciation of the deductive method of reasoning and the structure of formal geometry, gain skill in reasoning and problem solving, and gain increased appreciation for the order, beauty and logic of mathematics as a discipline.
GEOMETRY 1-2* ADVANCED (4175)
Grade 9
Prerequisites: Completion of Honors Algebra 1-2 with a grade of "B" or better, or teacher recommendation.
This course is designed to acquaint the very high achieving ninth-grade students with the logical structure of mathematics as found in geometry and in some additional topics in algebra. Goals are to acquire a functional knowledge of basic geometric concepts, develop an understanding and appreciation of the deductive method of reasoning and the structure of formal geometry, and increase problem-solving ability through the study of both analytic geometry and synthetic geometry as deductive systems.
UNIFYING ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY 1-2 (4121)
Grades 11-12
This course is recommended for juniors and seniors who are not ready for Intermediate Algebra and need a math credit to graduate. Students will review and extend concepts from Algebra and Geometry. Topics include linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, operations with radicals, constructions, properties of geometric figures, area, volume, ratio and proportion, and probability. The course is designed to prepare students for Intermediate Algebra.
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 1-2* (4151)
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Algebra Exploration 1-2 or Honors Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2.
This is the standard second-year algebra course designed for college preparatory students whose interests and future plans suggest need for additional algebraic education. The course is designed for students to broaden their understanding of the real number system, acquire the high degree of proficiency in algebraic skills needed in the study of the sciences and advanced mathematics study, and develop understanding of and appreciation for the inductive- deductive process involved in problem solving.
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 1-2* ADVANCED (4065)
Grade 10
Prerequisites: Completion of Honors Geometry 1-2 with a grade of "B" or better, or teacher recommendation.
This course is offered to superior tenth grade students. It reviews and considerably extends the algebraic concepts developed in Honors Geometry 1-2 with emphasis upon breadth and depth of understanding. It includes units in sequences of real numbers, complex numbers, logarithms, probability, and digital computer methods. Goals of the course will be for the student to develop an understanding of the structure of algebra, acquire the high degree of proficiency in the basic algebra skills allowing the use of algebra as a working tool for science and advanced mathematics study.
PRE-CALCULUS 1-2* (4161)
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Two years of algebra and one year of geometry; "B" in Int. Algebra or senior standing.
This college preparatory course includes two semesters of integrated concepts of trigonometry and advanced algebra in such a form as to make them most useful for later study of analytic geometry and calculus.
PRE-CALCULUS 1-2* HONORS (4181) HP
Grade 11
Prerequisites: Completion of Honors Int. Algebra 1-2 with a grade of "B" or better, or teacher recommendation.
This course is offered to eleventh-grade students who have demonstrated superior achievement and motivation in mathematics. The course is designed to be a third-year course in algebra. It includes a strong treatment of trigonometry, limits and algebraic functions. After successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared for the first course in Calculus. Goals are to broaden understanding of the real number system; develop the ability to perceive and hypothesize general statements; increase ability to read and analyze mathematical exposition; develop respect for precise argument and its applications, and strengthen proficiency in the critical mathematical skills.
TOPICS IN DISCRETE MATH 1-2* (4185)
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Completion of Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus with a grade of "B" or better, or teacher recommendation.
This course is designed for students who have passed Trigonometry and plan to take AP Calculus in their senior year, and for seniors who have passed Trigonometry but are unable to take AP Calculus. It includes topics from matrix theory, operations research, probability and statistics, combinatorics, and calculus.
CALCULUS AB1-2*/BC1-2* AP (4189) HP
Grade 12
Prerequisites: Honors Precalculus 1-2 or equivalent; recommendation of teacher. Students with a “C” will be considered if eligible and enrolled in the AVID program.
This course follows the standard syllabus of Advanced Placement Calculus AB and BC. It provides students the opportunity to take the advanced placement examination and possibly earn college credit. Students will: design and implement mathematical solutions to problems in several areas; explain and use the algorithms involved with differentiation and integration of functions of one real variable; determine the limits of functions of one real variable; and use several algorithms to solve complex mathematical problems.
STATISTICS 1-2 AP (4055) HP
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Satisfactory achievement in three previous sequential courses in math; recommendation of teacher/counselor. Students with a “C” will be considered if eligible and enrolled in the AVID program.
In this non-calculus, college-level introductory course, students study descriptive and inferential statistics and take the Advanced Placement examination at the end of the year. The course provides students with the opportunity to continue their study of mathematics in an area other than calculus, and provides students who have completed calculus in their 11th grade year with an appropriate mathematics course for 12th grade. The course also provides students who plan to continue studies in science or humanities with a foundation course in statistics, which is required in almost every university and college. |
