Algebra I AB (4 terms)
Algebra I taught in two semesters. Students will
cover the same material and work problems similar to the students in the one
semester Algebra I course but will spend more time on each concept. The pace
allows more time for activities that help students develop and internalize the
abstract concepts of Algebra I. The pace also allows more time for in-class
practice.
Prerequisite: Placement determined by EXPLORE Score
and grades earned in pre-algebra
Class Level: 9-12
Credit: 1 unit of Mathematics credit and 1 unit of
Elective credit
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Algebra
I (2 terms)
Algebra I taught in one semester. Topics covered
include the language of algebra, properties of real numbers, solving linear
equations, graphing relations and functions, analyzing linear equations,
solving linear inequalities, solving systems of linear equations and
inequalities, polynomials, factoring, quadratic and exponential functions,
radical expressions and triangles, rational expressions and equations,
statistics, and probability.
Prerequisite: Placement determined by EXPLORE
Score and grades earned in pre-algebra
Class Level: 9-12
Credit: 1 unit of Mathematics credit
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Geometry AB (4 Terms)
Geometry taught in two semesters. Students
will cover the same material and work problems similar to students in the
one semester Geometry course but will spend more time on each concept. The
pace allows more time for activities that help students
develop and internalize the abstract concepts of Geometry. The pace also
allows more time for in-class practice. Designed for students who are at or
approaching grade-level in mathematics. Many Algebra I topics will be
reviewed.
Prerequisite: A score of 17 or less on the 9th
Grade EXPLORE Mathematics Exam or approval of High School
Mathematics Department Chair
Class Level: 10
Credit: 1 unit of Mathematics credit and 1 unit of Elective credit
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Geometry (2 terms)
This is a challenging course that focuses on
reasoning skills and logic-based argumentative skills. Course topics will
include points, lines and planes, perpendicular and parallel lines,
identifying and applying congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, proportion and
similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, analyzing circles, and exploring
polygons and area. Students will also be introduced to the proper format for
proof writing.
Prerequisite: Algebra I AB or Algebra I (a grade
of C or better or consent of Department Chairperson)
Class Level: 9-12
Credit: 1 unit Mathematics credit
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Preparing for Standardized Mathematics Tests (1 term)
A nine week self-paced
contractual course designed to prepare students for college
entrance and college placement tests. Students will review
key concepts from Algebra I and Geometry and practice taking
widely used standardized tests. Students may accelerate and
review Algebra II topics also.
Prerequisite: Algebra AB or
Algebra I and Geometry
Class level: 11-12
Credit: ½ unit Mathematics
credit
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Algebra
II (2 terms)
A course in mathematics that completes the basic
algebra skills necessary to advance onto college-level math. The course covers
the topics of: solving linear equations and systems, solving inequalities and
absolute value equations, graphing equations and systems, simplifying
exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, complex numbers, matrix
calculations, polynomial functions, factoring, sequences and series, and a
review of trigonometry. Recommended for students who complete Algebra AB or
Algebra I and Geometry with about an 80%.
Prerequisite: Algebra I AB or Algebra I
Class level: 9-12
Credit: 1 unit Mathematics credit
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Honors Algebra II (2 terms)
A course in mathematics that both masters the
basic algebra skills necessary to solve problems using equations,
inequalities, and coordinate graphs and introduces students to other
algebraic topics, probability, and statistics. The course covers the same
core topics as Algebra II. Additional topics are the properties of all conic
sections, probability and statistics, advanced trigonometric expressions,
equations, identities, functions, and their graphs, and more sequences and
series.
Designed for students who are at or above grade-level in
mathematics. Many Algebra I topics will be reviewed.
Prerequisite: A score of 19 or better on the 10th
Grade PLAN Mathematics Exam or approval of High School Mathematics
Department Chair
Grade level: 11
Credit: 1 unit of Mathematics credit
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Precalculus
(2 terms)
A course in mathematics that deals primarily with
functions: polynomial, exponential, radical, rational, logarithmic, and
trigonometric. Additional topics may include analytic geometry, matrix
algebra, right triangle trigonometry, conic sections, vectors, sequences and
series, parametric and polar equations, and limits. The course is the
foundation to Calculus I, II, and III. (Instruction based on a TI-83 or TI-84
graphing calculator.)
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Class level: 10-12
Credit: 1 unit Mathematics credit
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AP
Statistics (2 terms)
A course in mathematics that will prepare
students for the AP exam in May. The course covers four units: Data
Organization, Designing Experiments, Probability, and Inference. The course
will provide a rich understanding of data for a student interested in science,
business, engineering, or mathematics.
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Class level: 10-12
Credit: 1 unit Mathematics credit with the
opportunity to earn a 3 hour college course credit.
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AP
Calculus (2 terms)
A course in mathematics that deals with basic
differentiation and integration techniques. Applications from life sciences,
social sciences, business and economics, engineering, and everyday life will
be studied. Course includes preparation for the Advanced Placement AB Calculus
Exam in May. (Instruction is based on a TI-83 and TI-89 graphing calculator.)
Prerequisite: Precalculus
Class level: 11-12
Credit: 1 unit Mathematics credit with the
opportunity to earn a 4-5 hour college course credit.
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Transitions Pre-Algebra (2
terms)
Students are presented the concepts and skills
needed to get ready to take on Algebra I. Concepts taught will be whole
number review, variable expressions and equations, decimals and algebra,
factors and multiples, fractions and mixed numbers and adding and
subtracting fractions.
Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan
Class level: 9-12
Credit: 1 unit Mathematics credit
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Transitions Algebra I (2
terms)
Students are presented the essential concepts
and skills necessary for a first year Algebra course. Concepts taught will
be solving equations, linear equations, inequalities, data analysis,
exponents and quadratic functions and quadratic equations.
Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan
Class level: 9-12
Credit: 1 unit Mathematics credit
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Transitions Geometry (2
terms)
Students are presented the skills needed to
succeed in real-world applications that link geometry to life. Concepts
taught are basic geometry, angles, reasoning and proofs, perpendicular and
parallel lines, triangles, perimeter and area, quadrilaterals and polygons,
circles, surface area and volume, coordinate geometry and transformations
and right angle trigonometry.
Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan
Class level: 9-12
Credit: 1 unit Mathematics credit
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CC Basic Mathematics (2 terms)
Students are guided from understanding whole number and
basic arithmetic operations to a mastery of simple algebra and geometry.
Concepts taught will include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios and
proportions, graphs and statistics, measurement and metrics.
Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan
Class level: 9-12
Credit: 1 unit Mathematics credit
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For of complete list of all courses or questions, please
contact the Guidance Department.