Mathematics
ALGEBRA IA - Algebra IA is designed to enable the student who has difficulty with mathematical concepts to deal with the basic concepts of Algebra. It concentrates on describing patterns, working with formulas, and working with unknowns in problems. Geometric concepts will also be introduced and developed. It emphasizes student participation in discussions, reading and problem-solving. Required tools include a ruler (preferably transparent plastic), graph paper and a scientific calculator. (Algebra IA must be followed by Algebra IB to complete the Algebra I requirement.)
| Prerequisite: | Teacher recommendation or departmental approval |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
ALGEBRA IB - Algebra IB is designed to enable the student to complete the Algebra topics not covered in Algebra IA. It includes a review of topics from Algebra IA and then concentrates on graphing many of those ideas. Geometric concepts will also be introduced and developed. It emphasizes student participation in discussions, reading and problem-solving. Required tools include a ruler (preferably transparent plastic), graph paper and a scientific calculator.
| Prerequisite: | Algebra IA |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
ALGEBRA I - Algebra is designed to enable the student to describe patterns, work with formulas, discuss unknowns in problems, graph ideas. Geometric concepts will also be introduced and developed. It emphasizes student participation in discussions, reading and problem-solving. Required tools include a ruler (preferably transparent plastic), graph paper and a scientific calculator.
| Required: | 9th graders not enrolled in Algebra IA or Geometryl |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
GEOMETRY - Geometry is designed to enable the student to visualize patterns. It includes coordinates and transformations in both two and three dimensions, as well as measurement and proofs. It emphasizes student participation in discussions, reading and problem-solving. Required tools include a ruler (marked in both centimeters and inches), a protractor (preferably transparent plastic), a compass, graph paper and a scientific calculator.
| Prerequisite: | Algebra or Algebra IA/IB |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
| Prerequisite: | 9th graders with an A or B in 8th grade Algebra I; teacher recommendation |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
ALGEBRA II - Algebra II is designed to enable the student to extend the study of Algebra. It includes topics covered in Algebra, as well as functions (exponential, logarithmic, polynomial etc.). It emphasizes student participation in discussions, reading and problem-solving. Required tools include a ruler, graph paper and a scientific calculator. A graphing calculator is highly recommended.
| Prerequisite: | Algebra or Algebra IA/IB and Geometry |
| Elective: | 10th, 11th & 12th grades |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
ACCELERATED ALGEBRA II - Accelerated Algebra II is designed for selected students who exhibit exceptional skills in mathematics. It includes functions, matrices, and trigonometry. It emphasizes student participation in discussions, reading, and problem solving. Required tools include a ruler, graph paper, and a scientific calculator. A graphing calculator is highly recommended.
| Prerequisite: | 10th graders with an A or B in Accelerated Geometry; teacher recommendation |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
PRE-CALCULUS – Pre-Calculus is designed to enable the student to extend ideas about functions of all types. It includes linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and circular functions. It emphasizes student participation in discussions, reading and problem-solving. Strong attention will be given to graphing calculators. Required tools include graph paper and a graphing calculator. (TI-83 Plus recommended)
| Prerequisite: | Algebra II |
| Elective: | 11th & 12th grades |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
ACCELERATED PRE-CALCULUS - Accelerated Pre-calculus is designed for selected students who exhibit exceptional skills in mathematics. Topics to be covered are designed to help students be more successful in Advanced Placement Calculus AB. A graphing calculator is required.
| Prerequisite: | 11th grade students with an A or B in Accelerated Algebra II; teacher recommendation |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
CALCULUS - Calculus is designed to enable the student to work with infinite and continuous processes. It covers the basic ideas of Calculus (derivatives and integrals). It emphasizes student participation in discussions, reading and problem-solving. A required tool is a graphing calculator.
| Prerequisite: | Pre-Calculus |
| Elective: | 12th grade |
| Credit: | 1 unit |
| Length: | 1 year |
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB - Advanced Placement Calculus AB is a fifth year of mathematics for selected accelerated students. It is primarily concerned with an intuitive understanding of the concepts of Calculus and experience with its methods and applications. Topics include analytic geometry, elementary functions (algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and their properties), differentiation (limits and rates of change), and integration (finding areas of regions with curved boundaries). The AP exam is required of the course. A graphing calculator is also required. FEE REQUIRED
| Prerequisite: | Departmental approval, 3.0+ in Algebra II and Pre-calculus, EMPT score of 2 |
| Elective: | 12th grade |
| Credit: | 1 unit, possible college credit |
| Length: | 1 year |
