Mathematics

MATHEMATICS

Pre Algebra/Algebra I (Placement in one of these will be determined by the teaching staff.)

PRE-ALGEBRA

This course is primarily a complete review of the material covered in the seventh and eighth grades.  Included in the course are the operations of integers, fractions, and decimals.   Other material covered will be geometry, percent, interest, and an introduction to basic algebra.

Pre-Algebra students must take Intro to Algebra and Geometry before taking Algebra I unless they have a B or higher or permission from the Algebra I instructor.

INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA & GEOMETRY

                                                Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra

                                                          Or Transition Math

This course is designed for students who have not yet taken Algebra I and will emphasize the core mathematical concepts essential to Algebra I and Basic Geometry.  Upon completion of this course the student should have the foundation needed to take Algebra I followed by Geometry.

ALGEBRA I                 Prerequisite: Transition Math or

                                            Intro to Algebra & Geometry

Algebra I is a comprehensive study of the material covered in previous math courses.  It presents the language of algebra and covers work with polynomials.  Rational and irrational numbers, functions, relations, and graphs are also studied. 

This course requires a strong background in fractions, integers, and decimals.  It is a requirement for graduation. 

GEOMETRY                                Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course is usually taken after successfully completing Algebra I.  Geometry literally means "earth measurement," thus it is the study of all the properties of the different shapes and forms of lines, circles, and polygons.

Geometry stimulates logical thinking.  This is the primary objective of the course.  It also gives the student better background for the study of further mathematics.

CONSUMER MATH                                               Grades: 11 & 12

Consumer mathematics emphasizes basic arithmetic as applied to business and personal problems, particularly those of the consumer.  The principles and practices involved in consumer mathematics are useful in office and clerical jobs, personal finances, record keeping and accounting, and other business activities.

ALGEBRA II                                        Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course offers the student a sound development of the structure of the real number system.  It includes discussion of number sentences, relations, and linear, polynomial functions that will give the student insight into some of the most productive ideas of mathematics.  The section on complex numbers provides further opportunities for students to investigate the nature of number systems.  Also covered is the section on sequences, matrices and probability.

FUNCTIONS, STATS. & TRIG    Prerequisites: Algebra I & II,

                                                                                 Geometry

Topics dealt with include trigonometry, polynomials, roots, factorization, solving quadratic equations, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, probability, statistics, and matrices.  This course is primarily a college preparatory course.  This is a weighted grade class.

PRECALCULUS & DISCRETE MATH 

 Prerequisites: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Functions, Stats & Trig

Topics dealt with include logic, function analysis, solving higher power functions, trigonometry, mathematical induction, polar coordinates, calculus, and combinatorics.  This course is a college preparatory course.  This is a weighted class.