Math Classes

Math

• Algebra 1

• Prerequisite: none

• Grade level: 9

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

• This introductory algebra course provides the foundation for more advanced mathematics.  It develops the algebraic concepts and processes used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems.  Topics covered are algebraic representations of quantities and relationships, solving of one and two-variable equations and inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations, exponents, radicals, polynomials, and quadratic equations.

• Geometry (Honors for 9th graders, Regular for 10th graders)

• Prerequisite: Algebra 1

• Grade level: 9 or 10

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

• The fundamental purpose of the course is to formalize and extend students’ geometric experiences from the middle grades.  Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments.  This course provides a rigorous, in-depth study of topics and concepts from Algebra 1 with the inclusion of congruency and similarity of two-dimensional figures, area and volume of two- and three-dimensional figures, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry.

• Algebra 2 (Honors for 11th graders, Regular for 10th graders)

• Prerequisite: Algebra 1

• Grade level: 10 or 11

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

•  Building on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, and inverse functions.  Students work closely with the expressions that define the functions and continue to expand and hone their skills to model situations and to solve equations including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equation using the properties of logarithms.

• PreCalculus (Honors)

• Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2

• Grade level: 11 or 12

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

•  This course reviews the functions studied in Algebra 2 (polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, logarithmic, and inverse) with greater detail and application including piecewise functions.  The concepts of vectors, sequences and series, trigonometry, polar coordinates and equations, parametric equations, conic sections, and analytic geometry are also developed.  Students will learn the skills necessary to reason abstractly and quantitatively when solving application problems.  This course is concept driven and examines concepts analytically, numerically, and graphically.

• AP Calculus

• Prerequisite: 85 or higher during both semesters of PreCalculus

• Grade level: 12

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

•  This course deepens students’ understanding of the algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions of Pre-Calculus and introduces the techniques of differential and integral calculus.  The course develops algebraic and transcendental functions and the general theory and techniques of calculus.  Concepts are explored graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally.  The skills and concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals for polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions are studied.  Applications include the Mean Value Theorem, optimization, related rates, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, differential equations, area, and volume.

• Math Models

• Prerequisite: none

• Grade level: 12

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

• This course provides a path for students to succeed in future mathematics courses and prepares them for various post-secondary choices. Students learn to apply mathematics through experiences in personal finance, science, engineering, fine arts, and social sciences. Students use algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structure, model information, solve problems, and communicate solutions.