Mathematics

 

Algebra I (Double Block) 

Credit:  1

Pre-requisite:  Academic Proficiency

This course serves as a basis for all college preparatory courses that follow college courses within the fields of agriculture, architecture, business, engineering, law, life sciences, medicine, physical sciences, and several social sciences.  Algebra is a course designed for the math student to think in both concrete and abstract terms.  Students should be proficient in the use of basic properties and definitions.  Students will become competent in problem solving techniques and will be able to translate English into the language of mathematics and the reverse.

This course is spread over two non-conjoining class periods so as to supplement the Algebra I curriculum.

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Algebra I

Credit:  1

Pre-requisite:  Eighth grade teacher recommendation and supporting achievement test scores

This course serves as a basis for all college preparatory courses that follow college courses within the fields of agriculture, architecture, business, engineering, law, life sciences, medicine, physical sciences, and several social sciences.  Algebra is a course designed for the math student to think in both concrete and abstract terms.  Students should be proficient in the use of basic properties and definitions.  Students will become competent in problem solving techniques and will be able to translate English into the language of mathematics and the reverse.

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Honors Algebra I            

Credit:  1

Pre-requisite:  Eighth Grade teacher recommendation, supporting achievement test scores

This course is a fast-paced regular Algebra I course designed for the student with high 8th grade or above test math ability who has been an above average math student throughout grade school.  Students should have exhibited an ability to grasp algebra concepts in math in grade school, and have an above average pre-algebra objective score on the CTBS/4. These pre-requisites are strongly recommended.

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Applied Geometry            

Credit:  1

Pre-requisite:  Algebra IA and Algebra I, academic proficiency, grades 10, 11, 12

This course covers the same topics outlined for Geometry but addresses the visual and kinesthetic learning styles.  Applications to careers and real life are emphasized.  Manipulative activities and mathematical models are used to help students “see” geometric properties and concepts.

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Plane Geometry            

Credit:  1

Pre-requisite:  Algebra I, Honors Algebra, or academic proficiency

This course is designed to learn and practice skills and concepts of Plane Geometry while continuing to integrate the other areas of mathematics.  Functions, graphs, coordinate geometry, basic proofs and right triangle geometry are representative of the areas covered.  This is the second required level course for college entrance.

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Algebra II

Credit:  1

Pre-requisite:  Algebra IA, Algebra I, and Applied Geometry or Geometry, or academic proficiency

This course is designed to allow students to expand their knowledge of Algebra I and Geometry.  Trigonometry is studied in depth.

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College Algebra/Trigonometry     

Credit:  1

Pre-requisite:  Plane Geometry, Geometry, Algebra II,  academic proficiency

This course expands the topics from previous Honors courses and adds College Algebra.  This course provides the foundation necessary for success in Calculus.

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Statistics

Credit:  1

Pre-requisite:  Academic Proficiency

Statistics is a course for students interested in teaching, in research in engineering and the physical sciences, in the social and behavioral science, and for all students who want to be able to understand the statistics found in everyday advertising, news reporting, and political campaigning.  The course includes units on analyzing numerical data, probability, and introductory research design.

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Calculus 

Credit:  1

Pre-requisite:  Successful completion of Algebra II

This course expands the topics from College Algebra/Trigonometry.  This course is an introduction to the theory and methods of differential calculus.  Topics included are functions, graphs, limits, continuity and derivatives.  This course provides the foundation necessary for success in Calculus II.

 

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