Course Offerings

ALGEBRA

• PREREQUISITE: Passing score on Algebra Qualifying Test, or a grade of "C" or better in Pre-Algebra (9, 10, 11, 12)
  • Topics include the following: variables and patterns, models and uses of multiplication and addition, solving and graphing linear equations, using spreadsheets and automatic graphers, geometric applications of algebra including transformations and pythagorean theorem, ratios and proportions, statistics and probability, exponential growth and decay, polynomials, and linear systems. Expect daily assignments and weekly quizzes or tests.

 ALGEBRA - ADVANCED

• PREREQUISITE: Grade of "C" or better in Algebra (10, 11, 12)
  • Topics include the following: algebra as a language, variations and graphs, linear relations, matrices, transformations and systems, quadratic equations, functions, exponents and logarithms, triangle trigonometry, and polynomials. Expect daily homework and weekly quizzes or tests. A TI-83 or TI-86 calculator is very useful.

APPLIED MATH

• PREREQUISITE:  Pre-Algebra (10, 11, 12)
  
  • Learn how real-world applications of math (specifically algebra and geometry) are used in the everyday workplace.  The emphasis is on the ability to understand and apply functional mathematics to solve problems in the world of work.  Passing grade in Pre-Algebra or higher is required.
    

  
  

 CALCULUS - ADVANCED PLACEMENT

• PREREQUISITE: Pre-calculus; instructor's permission (11, 12)
  •  This is a college level course that includes the following topics:
    • Rate of change and area under a curve
    • Definite and indefinite integrals
    • Properties of limits
    • Calculus of growth and decay
    • Derivatives and their applications
    • Calculus of geometric figures
      
    • Rules for derivatives and parametric functions

    TI 83 or TI 89 calculator is recommended
    

GEOMETRY

• PREREQUISITE: Passing grade in Algebra (9, 10, 11, 12)
  •  Topics include points and lines, mathematical definitions, angles and polygons, using geometry drawing programs, transformations and symmetry congruence, measurement formulas, three-dimensional figures, surface area and volume, coordinate geometry, and similarity. Expect daily assignments and weekly quizzes or tests.

PRE-ALGEBRA

• PREREQUISITE: Adequate score on the Algebra Qualifying Test (9, 10, 11, 12)
  •  Topics include the decimal system, large and small numbers, measurement, uses of variables, geometric activities, problem solving strategies, displays, probability, and models for the operations of arithmetic. Expect daily assignments and weekly quizzes or tests.

 PRE-CALCULUS

• PREREQUISITE: Advanced Algebra (10, 11, 12)
  • Topics include the representation of data, functions and models, transformations of functions and data, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and their graphs, probability and simulation, sequences and series, polynomial functions, binomial and normal distributions, trigonometry and matrices. Expect daily homework and weekly quizzes or tests. A TI-83 or TI-83+ calculator is recommended.

 STATISTICS - AP

• PREREQUISITE: Advanced Algebra (11, 12)(ADVANCED PLACEMENT)
  • This is a college level course that includes the following topics:
    • Exploring data with visual displays
    • Correlation and regression
    • Designing experiments and collecting data
    • Probability distributions and randomness
    • Statistical inference
    • Comparing data and measurements
  • This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement Statistics Exam given by the College Board in mid-May. Course activities include simulations and data collection, practice exercises, essay journal writing, and tests. A TI-83 or TI-83+ calculator is recommended.