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Mathematics Department |
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| Trigonometry | Foundations II | Algebra I |
| Honors Algebra I | Geometry | Honors Geometry |
| Algebra II | Honors Algebra II | Tech. Geometry |
| Pre-Calculus | Calculus |
Foundations II
Students will use problem
situations, physical models, and appropriate technology to investigate concepts
and topics that prepare them for higher level mathematics. Problem-solving
situations will provide an environment that promotes communication and fosters
connections within mathematics, to other disciplines, and to the real world.
Students will use physical models to represent, explore, and develop abstract
concepts. The use of appropriate technology will help students apply mathematics
in an increasingly technological world.
Algebra I
This is a required math course for all students. It covers topics such as
solving and graphing linear equations, solving and graphing linear inequalities,
polynomials, factoring, quadratic and exponential functions, statistics and
probability. This course has a required End of Course state test to be taken at
the end of the course.
Honors Algebra I
This course is similar to
the regular Algebra I course in content; however, concepts are taught at an
accelerated pace. Integers, decimals, and distributive properties are some
of the areas in which a student needs to excel before coming into this course.
a teacher recommendation is encouraged.
Geometry
This is a required math course for all students. This
course is geared toward the college-bound students. It covers topics such as the
language of geometry, reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines,
relationships in triangles, proportions, similarity, right triangles and
trigonometry, quadrilaterals, transformations, circles, areas of polygons and
circles, surface area, and volume.
Prerequisites:
Algebra I
Honors Geometry
This is a college preparatory course.
it is designed for those students that have a good math background (algebra
included) and want to get the most from their high school education.
Students should have maintained at least a "B" or "C+" average to register for
this course.
Algebra II
This course is designed
for college-bound students or technical students with a strong math background.
It is the second of a two-year sequence in algebra and is usually taken the
junior or sophomore year. The course is primarily theoretical in nature
and covers rational equations, matrices, quadratic equations, and logarithms.
Prerequisites: Algebra I with Geometry is preferred
Honors Algebra II
Honors Algebra Two is a second year course in
Algebra. Topics include systems of linear equations, polynomials, quadratic
functions, conic sections, logarithms, complex numbers, matrices, and
probability. Prerequisite: Algebra. Preferred Prerequisite or Co-requisite:
Geometry.
Technical Geometry
Technical Geometry
incorporates the same core geometric concepts required in a stand geometry
course but includes additional topics that focus on career and technical
applications. These concepts will be taught using practical applications in a
contextual style of teaching, including labs and projects. The structure of the
course will include teaching groups of skills and concepts followed by their
concepts followed by their incorporation in a real work application and setting
Pre-Calculus
This course is for
students who are well prepared for advanced mathematics and who will probably go
on to take calculus.
Prerequisites: Trigonometry
Calculus
Calculus
is designed for the college-bound student whose career goals will include taking
calculus in college (such as engineering, medical, and pharmacy). Calculus
consists mainly of two topics: find the slope of a tangent line for a curve
(derivative), and finding the area under a curve (integration), along with the
application of these tools in solving real problems. Calculus is an advanced
mathematics course that uses meaningful problems and appropriate technology to
develop concepts and applications related to continuity and discontinuity of
functions and differentiation, and integration. Prerequisite: Pre-calculus.
This course is for students who need more review of concepts from previous mathematics courses before going on to PreCalculus. Geometry and Algebra II are prerequisites.