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Mathematics Core Courses
Required to Graduate:
3 standard credits and
1 verified credit in Math
Math SOL End-Of-Course Tests:
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
ALGEBRA I (Grades 9-11)
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or Course 3
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes (1 credit)
- Reporting categories: Expressions/Operations, Relations/Functions, Equations/Inequalities, and Statistics
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GEOMETRY (Grades 9-12)
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Algebra I
or Algebra I Double Block
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes (1 credit)
- Reporting Categories: Lines and Angles, Triangles and Logic, Polygons and Circles, Three-dimensional figures, Coordinate Relations and Transformations
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ALGEBRA II (Grades 9-12)
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes (1 credit)
- Reporting Categories: Expressions/Operations, Relations/Functions, Equations/Inequalities, Analytical Geometry, Systems of Equations/Inequities
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HONORS ALGEBRA II/TRIGONOMETRY (Grades 9-10)
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes (1 credit)
- Reporting Categories: Expressions/Operations, Relations/Functions, Equations/Inequalities, Analytical Geometry, Systems of Equations/Inequities,Trigonometric Functions
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Mathematics Elective Courses
COMPUTER MATH (Grades 9-12)
(Using the Graphic Calculator)
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry
- May be used as 3rd math credit for a Standard Diploma or 4th math credit for an Advanced Studies Diploma
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes. (1 credit)
- Program Design, Simple commands, Formulas, Conditionals, Occupational and Consumer Applications, Subroutines
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COMPUTER MATH (Grades 10-12)
(Introduction to Programming)
Prerequisite: Algebra II
- May be used as 3rd math credit for a Standard Diploma or 4th math credit for an Advanced Diploma
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes. (1 credit)
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Teaches programming concepts by implementing the TeachScheme! Project
- Analyze a problem statement
- Express its essence abstractly and with examples
- Formulate statements and comments using the Scheme language
- Evaluate and revise in light of checks and tests
- Pay attention to details
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PRE-CALCULUS (Grades 9-12)
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry
- May be used as 4th math credit for an Advanced Diploma
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes. (1 credit)
- Preparation for AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC
- Polynomials, Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
- Trigonometric Functions and Analytic Geometry
- Graphing in Cartesian and Polar Systems
- Sequences, Series
- Parametric Equations, Conics, Limits
- Introduction to the Derivative
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ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS (Grades 9-12)
Prerequisite: Algebra II
- May be used as 4th math credit for an Advanced Diploma
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes. (1 credit)
- Preparation for AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics
- Polynomials, Logarithmic and Exponential Functions.
- Graphing in Cartesian and Polar systems
- Parametric Equations, Conics
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PROBILITY AND STATISITCS (Grades 11-12)
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II, Elementary Functions
- May be used as 4th math credit for an Advanced Diploma
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes. (1 credit)
- Develop statistical and probabilistic reasoning
- Use curve fitting to make predictions from data
- Apply Measures of Central Tendency, variability, and correlation
- Design a statistical experiment and use sampling techniques
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PERSONAL LIVING AND FINANCES (Grades 9-12)
- For students who have a disability and are unlikely to meet the requirements for a standard diploma
- Satisfies 1 of the math credit requirements for a Modified Standard Diploma
- Topics include: opening a bank account, balancing a check book, completing loan applications, personal insurance policies, simple contracts
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SAT MATH PREP(Grade 11)
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry,
and a college-bound course of study
- 1 Semester Course; Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes (1/2 elective credit)
- Half Math/Half Verbal & Writing taught by a team of two teachers (Language Arts & Math)
- Students may elect to receive a pass/fail grade or letter grade
- Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Content
- Uses SAT Software & SAT Practice Tests
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Mathematics Advanced Placement
Courses
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (Grades 11-12)
Prerequisite: Computer Math (Intro to Programming)
and/or teachers recommendation
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes (1 credit)
- May be used as 4th math credit for an Advanced Studies Diploma
- Students are required to take the AP Computer Science Exam
- Programming Methodology with concentration on problem solving and algorithm development
- Equivalent to a semester college course in Computer Science
- Study data structures and abstractions
- Design and implement computer-based solutions to application problems
- Use well know algorithms and data structures
- Code fluently using Java in a well-structured fashion
- Read and understand large programs
- Identify major hardware and software components of a computer system
- Recognize ethical and social implications of computer use
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AP CALCULUS AB (Grades 11-12)
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or Elementary Functions
- May be used as 4th math credit for an Advanced Diploma
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes. (1 credit)
- Students are required to take the AP Calculus AB Exam
- College level course that requires fluency in algebraic and transcendental functions
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AP CALCULUS BC (Grade 11-12)
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AB
- May be used as 4th math credit for an Advanced Diploma
- Classes meet every day for 90 minutes. (1 credit)
- Students are required to take the AP Calculus BC Exam
- College level course that requires fluency in algebraic and transcendental functions
- Designed for students planning a career path that requires calculus in college
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AP STATISTICS (Grade 11-12)
Prerequisite: Probability and Statistics or AP Calculus
- May be used as 4th math credit for an Advanced Diploma
- Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes. (1 credit)
- Students are required to take the AP Statistics Exam
- Presents concepts and techniques for exploring, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions and making predictions
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