Mathematics Courses

NOTE: Beginning with the Class of 2009, students will be required to have 6 semesters of math.

Calculator Purchase Information:

*In the following classes (Algebraic Principles, General Mathematics, Consumer Mathematics, Data Applications, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Cognitive Tutor Algebra, Intermediate Mathematics, Geometry) students are strongly encouraged to purchase their own scientific calculator with at least the capabilities of the Texas Instruments TI-30 Series. For those students intending on taking more than two years of mathematics, a graphing calculator with the capabilities of the Texas Instruments TI-83+, TI-84 or TI-86 series is recommended.

**In the following classes (Advanced Algebra; Discrete Mathematics; Pre-Calculus; AP Calculus, AP Statistics) students are strongly encouraged to purchase their own graphing calculator with the capabilities of the Texas Instruments TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-86 series.

Algebraic Principles (203121/203122) This course is designed to target students’ math area of weakness and to improve those weaknesses so 9th or 10th grade students can reach their full mathematics potential. Students will study 9 concepts that students need to know to be successful in Algebra: Problem Solving, Multiplication, Estimation, Fractions, Integers, Functions, Equations, Graphing and Variables.

General Mathematics 1 (201311) and General Mathematics 2 (201321) This course provides further review of whole number, fraction and decimal computation by relating these skills to everyday problem solving situations. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.*

Consumer Mathematics 1 (201411) and Consumer Mathematics 2 (201421) This course is designed to meet the student's current consumer needs as well as anticipated future needs. Some topics covered are money management, automobile ownership, personal income, banking, taxes, insurance, investments, and purchasing of consumer goods. Not recommended for students who have successfully completed Algebra. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.*

Data Applications (209911/209912) This course is designed so students will be able to construct, interpret and draw conclusions from charts, tables and graphs. They will be able to conduct simple experiments and interpret and communicate the outcomes. Students enjoy and profit from practical work, experiments, and other activities designed to give them practical experience in statistics. Calculator purchase Information above at asterisk.*

Pre-Algebra (202111/202112) This course is designed to give students a background in some basic fundamental algebraic concepts. Some of the topics covered will be number expressions, formulas, number properties, real numbers, radicals, and equations and inequalities in one and two variables. Using equations in problem solving situations is taught throughout. Calculator purchase Information above at asterisk.*

Algebra (203111/203112) This course uses an equation solving approach to problem solving. It moves from concrete numerical concepts to abstract concepts. It becomes the language of advanced mathematics courses. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.*

Cognitive Tutor Algebra (203113/203114) This course presents an algebra curriculum that combines state-of the art computer software with collaborative classroom activities. The software component, which represents 40% of the instructional time, allows students to work at their own pace using spreadsheets, graphs, equation solvers, and other data organizing tools to solve algebraic problems. The text component, which extends the algebraic concepts developed in the software, allows students to collaborate with peers, to explore and solve real-world problem scenarios, and to present solutions to the class. Scientific calculator suggested. Calculator information above at asterisk.*

Intermediate Mathematics (202211/202212) This course is designed for students that have completed Algebra, but are not prepared to enroll in geometry. Topics covered are: skills in computation; algebraic skills such as solving equations, graphing, polynomials, quadratic equations; basic geometric concepts and measurement. Students who are successful in this course should consider taking Geometry the following year. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.*

Geometry (203411/203412) This course is an integrated course in plane and solid geometry. This course is designed for the development of logical and deductive reasoning through the study and analysis of mathematical facts pertaining to various figures in two and three dimensions. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.*

Advanced Algebra (204111/204112) This course reviews first year Algebra from a more advanced point of view with additional study in quadratic equations, systems of equations, and exponentiation. During the second term additional topics are studies in quadratics, logarithms permutations, combinations, probability, inequalities, progressions, exponentials, and a study of the real number system. Calculator purchase information above at double asterisks.**

Discrete Mathematics (205411/205412) This course is designed to lay the groundwork for mathematics applications in computer science, business and applied mathematics. It will help prepare students for non-technical careers which use modern technology. Matrices, determinants, probability, logic theory, graph theory and statistics will be used to create models for solving problems. Calculator purchase Information above at double asterisks.**

Pre-Calculus (205311/205312) This course is a study of trigonometric functions, geometric concepts from the analytic view of algebraic procedures, functions and calculus underpinnings. Technology will be used for applications and problem solving. Graphing calculator purchase Information above at double asterisks.**

AP Calculus (205811/205812) Advanced Placement in Calculus is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry and analytic geometry (rectangular and polar coordinates, equations and graphs, lines and conics.) The course will include differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions and will include problem solving and applications. Calculator purchase Information above at double asterisks.**

AP Statistics (206331/206332/206333) AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. It emphasizes sound statistical thinking rather than routine procedures. Students will be exposed to several broad conceptual themes of Statistics such as exploring data, planning a study, modeling and anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students do a significant amount of reading, computer work, and independent projects. A graphing calculator with the capabilities of a TI- 83+ is required.


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HOME Back to Departments Mathematics Homepage Teachers Courses Flowchart Retake Policy		Mathematics Courses NOTE: Beginning with the Class of 2009, students will be required to have 6 semesters of math. Calculator Purchase Information: In the following classes (Algebraic Principles, General Mathematics, Consumer Mathematics, Data Applications, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Cognitive Tutor Algebra, Intermediate Mathematics, Geometry) students are strongly encouraged to purchase their own scientific calculator with at least the capabilities of the Texas Instruments TI-30 Series. For those students intending on taking more than two years of mathematics, a graphing calculator with the capabilities of the Texas Instruments TI-83+, TI-84 or TI-86 series is recommended. In the following classes (Advanced Algebra; Discrete Mathematics; Pre-Calculus; AP Calculus, AP Statistics) students are strongly encouraged to purchase their own graphing calculator with the capabilities of the Texas Instruments TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-86 series. Algebraic Principles (203121/203122)* This course is designed to target students’ math area of weakness and to improve those weaknesses so 9th or 10th grade students can reach their full mathematics potential. Students will study 9 concepts that students need to know to be successful in Algebra: Problem Solving, Multiplication, Estimation, Fractions, Integers, Functions, Equations, Graphing and Variables. General Mathematics 1 (201311) and General Mathematics 2 (201321) This course provides further review of whole number, fraction and decimal computation by relating these skills to everyday problem solving situations. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.* Consumer Mathematics 1 (201411) and Consumer Mathematics 2 (201421) This course is designed to meet the student's current consumer needs as well as anticipated future needs. Some topics covered are money management, automobile ownership, personal income, banking, taxes, insurance, investments, and purchasing of consumer goods. Not recommended for students who have successfully completed Algebra. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.* Data Applications (209911/209912) This course is designed so students will be able to construct, interpret and draw conclusions from charts, tables and graphs. They will be able to conduct simple experiments and interpret and communicate the outcomes. Students enjoy and profit from practical work, experiments, and other activities designed to give them practical experience in statistics. Calculator purchase Information above at asterisk.* Pre-Algebra (202111/202112) This course is designed to give students a background in some basic fundamental algebraic concepts. Some of the topics covered will be number expressions, formulas, number properties, real numbers, radicals, and equations and inequalities in one and two variables. Using equations in problem solving situations is taught throughout. Calculator purchase Information above at asterisk.* Algebra (203111/203112) This course uses an equation solving approach to problem solving. It moves from concrete numerical concepts to abstract concepts. It becomes the language of advanced mathematics courses. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.* Cognitive Tutor Algebra (203113/203114) This course presents an algebra curriculum that combines state-of the art computer software with collaborative classroom activities. The software component, which represents 40% of the instructional time, allows students to work at their own pace using spreadsheets, graphs, equation solvers, and other data organizing tools to solve algebraic problems. The text component, which extends the algebraic concepts developed in the software, allows students to collaborate with peers, to explore and solve real-world problem scenarios, and to present solutions to the class. Scientific calculator suggested. Calculator information above at asterisk.* Intermediate Mathematics (202211/202212) This course is designed for students that have completed Algebra, but are not prepared to enroll in geometry. Topics covered are: skills in computation; algebraic skills such as solving equations, graphing, polynomials, quadratic equations; basic geometric concepts and measurement. Students who are successful in this course should consider taking Geometry the following year. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.* Geometry (203411/203412) This course is an integrated course in plane and solid geometry. This course is designed for the development of logical and deductive reasoning through the study and analysis of mathematical facts pertaining to various figures in two and three dimensions. Calculator purchase information above at asterisk.* Advanced Algebra (204111/204112) This course reviews first year Algebra from a more advanced point of view with additional study in quadratic equations, systems of equations, and exponentiation. During the second term additional topics are studies in quadratics, logarithms permutations, combinations, probability, inequalities, progressions, exponentials, and a study of the real number system. Calculator purchase information above at double asterisks. Discrete Mathematics (205411/205412) This course is designed to lay the groundwork for mathematics applications in computer science, business and applied mathematics. It will help prepare students for non-technical careers which use modern technology. Matrices, determinants, probability, logic theory, graph theory and statistics will be used to create models for solving problems. Calculator purchase Information above at double asterisks. Pre-Calculus (205311/205312) This course is a study of trigonometric functions, geometric concepts from the analytic view of algebraic procedures, functions and calculus underpinnings. Technology will be used for applications and problem solving. Graphing calculator purchase Information above at double asterisks. AP Calculus (205811/205812) Advanced Placement in Calculus is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry and analytic geometry (rectangular and polar coordinates, equations and graphs, lines and conics.) The course will include differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions and will include problem solving and applications. Calculator purchase Information above at double asterisks. AP Statistics (206331/206332/206333) AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. It emphasizes sound statistical thinking rather than routine procedures. Students will be exposed to several broad conceptual themes of Statistics such as exploring data, planning a study, modeling and anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students do a significant amount of reading, computer work, and independent projects. A graphing calculator with the capabilities of a TI- 83+ is required.
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