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INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER: Ms. Christinia Nowlin
     
Mrs. Amante Ms. Bailey Mr. Coley
     
Mr. Evans Mr. Johnson Mrs. King
   
Mr. Kirby Mrs. Mattison Mrs. Nowlin
   
Mrs. Pickering-Jones Mrs. Sawyer Mr. Woodard
     
     
Ms. Chavis Mr. Daniel Mr. Roundtree



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

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

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

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

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


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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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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