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Mathematics
The Math Program
1. Holds as essential the combination of intellectual discipline with the search for truth.
2. Provides an updated multi-level curriculum employing cooperative learning, peer and teacher tutoring and study groups.
3. Develops visual math skills through the daily use of the graphing calculator a hand-held computer.
4. Emphasizes problem solving, making logical decisions, working with others, to design strategies as preparation for entering a world of technology.
The Texas Instrument (TI-83+) graphing calculator is required for all students. Geometer’s sketchpad, a computer program, is used for remediation and enrichment in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Mathletes
Is an opportunity for students talented in math to participate in a monthly competition with several other high schools. Questions are based on trigonometry, analytic geometry, functions and their universes, logs and exponentials are used in the competition.
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| A. P. Calculus, 355 |
Gr: 12 |
Trk: 5 |
Cr: 1 |
This course includes the study of functions, the derivative and its applications, integration, and the applications of the definite integral, and a study of plane and analytic geometry using Calculus. The course is designed for students who are talented in mathematics and have completed the four years of high school mathematics in three years. Students achieving success in the course will have a strong foundation for college Calculus. The Advanced Placement examination in Calculus is a requirement. The use of the graphing calculator is essential in every class.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry/Trig, Algebra 2/Pre-Calculus and recommendation of present mathematics teacher.
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| Algebra I, 313 |
Gr: 9 |
Trk: 3 |
Cr: 1 |
This course is designed for students who have low to average ability in mathematics, but have developed sufficient skills with the basic operations. The text used emphasizes mastery of algebraic skills, an introduction to the use of the graphing calculator, and the development of problem solving abilitites.
Prerequistite: Eighth grade marks and standardized test scores.
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| Algebra I, 312 |
Gr: 9 |
Trk: 2 |
Cr: 1 |
This course includes all the basic concepts needed for a complete course in Algebra I. The text used emphasizes concepts and mastery of skills, and is written to incorporate use of the graphing calculator. Emphasis is placed on development of problem solving skilss. The course is designed to meet the needs of students with average talent and interest in mathematics.
Prerequusite: Eighth grade marks and standardized test scores.
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| Algebra II, 322 |
Gr: 10, 11 |
Trk: 2 |
Cr: 1 |
This course provides for continued development of algebraic skills and introduces more advanced topics. The text used emphasizes mastery of skills, problem solving strategies, and daily use of the graphing calculator. The course is designed to meet the needs of students who enjoy mathematics and have above average ability in mathematics.
Prerequisite: Algebra I, and the recommendation of the Algebra I teacher.
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| Algebra II, 323 |
Gr: 10, 11, 12 |
Trk: 3 |
Cr: 1 |
This course aims to help students to master algebraic skills. It is designed for students whose previous achievement in mathematic was average and now need further development and practive to master the topics of Algebra. The text emphasizes algebraic skills, problem solving, and dialy use of the graphing calculator.
Prerequisite: Algebra I and the recomendation of present mathematics teacher.
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| Algebra III/Trigonometry, 343 |
Gr: 12 |
Trk: 3 |
Cr: 1 |
This course is the study of trigonometry, both triangular and circular, and functions from Algebra 2, including logarithmic and exponential functions. Pre-calculus skills involving analytic geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions are introduced. The text used emphasizes real-world applications of trigonometry, algebraic skills and the daily use of the graphing calculator. This course is designed to meet the needs of students possessing an average ability in math, who wish to take a fourth year of high school math in preparation for college.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and recommendation of mathematics teacher.
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| Geometry, 322 |
Gr: 11 |
Trk: 2 |
Cr: 1 |
This course is the study of Euclidean geometry, with stree on the concepts and the skills needed to develop logical thinking in inductive and deductive reasoning. The text emphasizes understanding of the properties of plane and solid figures and the skill needed to applyl them. Emphasis is placed on the development of real-world problem-solving abilities. This course is designed to meet the needs of students with average mathematical ability.
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Albegra II, and the recommendation of the present mathematics teacher.
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| Geometry, 323 |
Gr: 11, 12 |
Trk: 3 |
Cr: 1 |
This course in the "fundamentals" of Euclidean geometry is geared toward an informal and inductive approach to reasoning. The text emphasizes the recognition of properties of plane and solid figures, with intuitive reasoning. Emphasis is placed on real world applications and logic. This course is designed to meet the needs of students with low to average mathematical ability.
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Algebra II and the recommendation of the Algebra II teacher.
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| Honors Algebra I, 311 |
Gr: 9 |
Trk: 1 |
Cr: 1 |
The course provides the student with a firm foundation in the fundamental concepts of algebra. The text used provides challenging exercises, written from a graphing calculator approach. Emphasis is places in real-world applications. The course is designed to meet the needs of the students who are motivated and have above-average mathematical ability.
Prerequisite: Eighth grade marks and standardized test scores.
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| Honors Algebra II / Pre-Calculus, 331 |
Gr: 11, 12 |
Trk: 1 |
Cr: 1 |
The course includes an in-depth study of functions - algebraic, esponential, logarithmic, and rational. It also offers an analysis of the conic sections and an introduction to the basic concepts needed for Calculus. The text used is challenging and is written from a graphing calculator approach. Real-world applications are essential to the course. The course is intended to meet the needs of the students who are talented in math and intend to take Calculus.
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry/Trigonometry and the recommendation of the Present mathematics teacher.
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| Honors Geometry/Introduction to Trigonometry, 321 |
Gr: 10 |
Trk: 1 |
Cr: 1 |
The first part of this course is the study of Euclidean and coordinate geomatry. Stress is place on the development of the skills needed for critical thinking and the logic needed for advanced applications.
The second part of this course is the study of basic trigonometry with emphasis on graphing skills, and use of the graphing calculator.
The texts used are challenging and employ appropriate technology. This challanging course is designed to meet the needs of students who are motivated and are talented in math.
Prerequisite: Algebra I and recommendation of the present mathematics tacher.
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| Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, 342 |
Gr: 12 |
Trk: 2 |
Cr: 1 |
This course includes trigonometry, both triangular and circular, topics from analytic geometry, and the study of functions - exponential, logarithmic, and rational. The text emphasizes graphing skills with daily use of the graphing calculator, and practical application of all topics. The course is designed to meet the needs of students who have good math skills and plan to
attend college.
Prerequisite: Algebra I and II, Geometry and the recommendation of the present mathematics teacher.
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