Mathematics

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Applied Math I

Grade levels 10, 11, 12. Full year course. No prerequisites. This course is designed to develop math skills that will be used in many vocational areas. This course is a unit and project based course. The use of word problems is extensive and covers the topics of problem solving, simple geometry, ratios, measurements, and basic algebraic equations. These topics are utilized to solve problems in the fields of technology, agriculture, home economics, medicine, and general contracting. The use of a calculator is required and will be taught in the first few lessons. The students must supply their own calculator.

Pre-Algebra

Grade level 9. Full year course. No prerequisites. Pre-Algebra is designed for those students who are not ready to enter a high school algebra course. The topics covered include a general review of all the mathematical principles learned through the eighth grade, and an introduction to basic algebraic concepts. Students who decide to continue with an algebra course will be able to do so after completing Pre-Algebra. This is also a remedial math class for those performing below accepted levels. It is required for those who qualify.

Algebra I

Grade levels 9, 10, 11, 12. Full year course. Required for graduation. Prerequisites: None. Algebra I is a study of the real number system. The purpose of the course is to develop the understanding of mathematical principles to help in problem solving. Topics that will be covered include signed number, evaluation of algebraic expressions, solving equations, factoring, graphing, word problems which include (ratio, percent, coin, distance) two equations, two unknowns, work with irrational numbers, and introduction to geometry by concentrating on the concepts of area and volume, and Pythagorean theorem. The study of probability is also begun with problems that teach average, basic probability and the probability of a series of independent events.

Algebra II

Grade levels 9, 10, 11, 12. Full year course. Prerequisite: Algebra I. This course is an extension of Algebra I. All of the topics covered in Algebra I will be covered in Algebra II. Students will also be introduced to a number of different abstract geometric concepts, including area, volume, surface area, circle relationships, angle relationships, triangle relationships, work with parallel lines, perpendicular lines, congruency of polygons, basic construction, and basic proofs. There will also be an introduction to functions, quadratic equations, right triangle trigonometry, probability, complex numbers, logarithms, and polar coordinates. The students will need to supply their own scientific calculator.

Algebra III

Grade level 11, 12. Full year course. Prerequisites: Algebra I, II, and Advanced Geometry. Students are required a C or better in previous math course to enroll. This course will review many advanced topics such as: logarithms, arithmetic series, geometric series, conic sections, roots of higher order, polynomial equations, function, and curve sketching. The course will introduce calculus topics such as: limits, derivatives and integrals. The students will need to supply their own scientific calculator. 

College Algebra

Grade level 12. Semester each. College Algebra be taken for college credit. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry and 2.75 GPA and passing scores on the CCCC test or ACT scores of 21+ in Math. The first half of the course is College Algebra involving equation solving with polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Inequalities, elementary analytic geometry, and solutions of systems of equations are also considered. Students may elect to receive college credit. The second half of the course is devoted to studying circle and triangle trigonometry. There is also a section on the trigonometric addition formulas and applications to sequences, series, and probability.

Advanced Geometry

Grade levels 10, 11, 12. Full year course. Prerequisites: Algebra II. Students are required a C or better in previous math course to enroll. This course is designed for students who have completed Algebra II. Practice in the fundamental skills of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is provided, while advanced topics are introduced and practiced. Topics include logarithms, polar coordinates, all phases of trigonometry, matrices, determinants, arithmetic series, geometric series, conic sections, root of higher order polynomial equation, and function and curve sketching. Geometry concepts that were introduced in Algebra I and II are worked with again, and more emphasis is placed on proving theorems in both two-column and paragraph proofs. The students will need to supply their own scientific calculator.

Traditional Geometry

Grade level: 10, 11, 12. Full year course. Prerequisite: Algebra I. In this course, students will study properties of plane and solid figures. Emphasis will be upon obtaining information about geometric figures, developing logical thinking by means of proof, thinking in three-dimensional terms and developing an appreciation of the applications of geometry in the modern world. Assessment review topics will be stressed.