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The letter listed in red represents the A- G UC requirement the course meets. Mathematics Algebra Ia - C Ten Credits Open to Grade 9 PREREQUISITES: None DESCRIPTION: This is the first of a two-course sequence covering the topics of first-year algebra. This course is designed to strengthen arithmetic skills and to develop basic algebraic concepts as a foundation for the topics studied in the second course in the sequence. Algebra Ia provides review of the basic skills of arithmetic in an algebraic setting via intensive work with rational numbers, monomials and linear equations in one variable. Problem solving, topics in number theory, and work with polynomials are also included. Algebra Ib - C Ten Credits Open to Grade 9 PREREQUISITES: Algebra Ia DESCRIPTION: This is the second of a two-course sequence covering the topics of first-year algebra. Among the topics studied in this second course are: solving equations and inequalities, polynomials, linear systems, operations on real numbers and quadratic equations. Algebra I - C Ten Credits Open to Grade 9 PREREQUISITES: Department recommendation DESCRIPTION: This first-year algebra course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the structure of algebra. Emphasis is placed on developing algebraic concepts and the use of these concepts in problem situations. Among the topics studied are the real number system, polynomial and exponential expressions, factoring, solving linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, and graphing in one and two dimensions.
Advanced Algebra - C Ten Credits Open to Grade 9 & 10 PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Algebra I and Department recommendation. DESCRIPTION: This course reviews and extends topics of Algebra I and covers advanced topics in algebra. Among the topics studied are polynomial and radical expressions, factoring, linear systems, quadratic equations and functions, complex numbers, polynomial functions and rational expressions and functions. Plane Geometry - C Ten Credits Open to Grade 10 PREREQUISITES: Algebra Ia-Ib. DESCRIPTION: This course covers the traditional topics of two-dimensional geometry. The emphasis is on a practical approach in the use of formulas, constructions, and theorems relating to geometric figures. Topics studied include deductive reasoning, circles, polygons, congruence, similarity, areas, volumes and constructions.
Modern Geometry - C Ten Credits Open to Grade 9 PREREQUISITES: Algebra I. DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes the ability to reason both in formal mathematics and in the practical applications of mathematics. Among the topics studied are formal proof, plane and solid figures, congruence, similarity, some coordinate geometry and geometric constructions. This course also reviews algebraic concepts in a geometric setting. Modern Geometry Honors - C Ten Credits Open to Grade 9 PREREQUISITES: Advanced Algebra DESCRIPTION: This Honors course emphasizes the ability to reason both in formal mathematics and in the practical applications of mathematics. Among the topics studied are formal proof, plane and solid figures, introduction to right angle trigonometry, intense study in the topics of solid and coordinate geometry and geometric constructions. Functions - C Ten Credits Open to Grades 10 and 11 PREREQUISITES: Grade of C or better in Advanced Algebra and Modern Geometry and department recommendation. DESCRIPTION: This course is required for all students who wish to take Math Analysis (pre-calculus) and/or AP Calculus. Topics include conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions and a complete study of trigonometry (including functional trigonometry, circular functions, triangle trigonometry, proving trigonometric identities, the laws of sines and cosines and the sum, difference, double- and half-angle formulas.
Algebra II - C Ten Credits Open to Grade 11 PREREQUISITES: Algebra I or Algebra 1a and 1b, Modern or Plane Geometry DESCRIPTION: In this course the topics of first-year algebra are reviewed and studied in greater depth. In addition, the topics of quadratic equations and inequalities are introduced with emphasis on their solutions. A major part of the course deals with problem-solving (translating problems into mathematical symbols and solving the resulting equations and inequalities).
Pre-Calculus (formerly Math Analysis) - G Ten Credits Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: Grade of C or better in Advanced Algebra and Functions and Department recommendation. DESCRIPTION: This course provides a thorough review of the topics covered in Advanced Algebra and Functions. Topics include polar coordinates and complex numbers, sequences and series, exponential and logarithmic functions, topics in analytic geometry, polynomial functions and vectors. A.P. Statistics - G Ten Credits Open to Grades 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: Grade of C or better in Advanced Algebra or Functions or a grade of A in Statistics and Dept. recommendation DESCRIPTION: This course introduces
the student to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing
and drawing conclusions from data. The curriculum follows the College
Entrance Examination Board’s A.P. Statistics syllabus. A.P. Calculus AB- G Fifteen Credits (3 quarters) Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: Grade of B or better in Pre-Calculus and/or department recommendation. DESCRIPTION: This is a 27-week college-level calculus program based on the College Entrance Examination Board’s Calculus AB syllabus. This course covers both differential and integral calculus. A.P. Calculus BC- G Twenty Credits Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: Grade of B or better in Calculus AB and/or department recommendation. DESCRIPTION: This is a two-semester college-level
calculus program based on the College Entrance Examination Board’s
Calculus BC syllabus. This course covers both differential and integral
calculus and is equivalent to two semesters of college calculus.
Ten Credits Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12 PREREQUISITES: Algebra II; teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory technology course providing a broad overview of the fundamentals of computer concepts and basic programming ideas. Topics will include; an overview of the history of computing, computer terminology, introduction to binary and hexadecimal arithmetic, the Internet, and computers in society. Additionally, basic computer protocols are also discussed such as; DNS and TCP/IP. Students will be introduced to different types of computer programming. Evaluation will be based on tests, quizzes, and homework assignments. Heavy use and understanding of the Internet will be emphasized. Course Requirements: At home Internet connection.
Five Credit Courses
Advanced Math Topics Honors - G Five Credits (Nine-week Course, first quarter) Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12. PREREQUISITES: Grade of B or better in Pre-Calculus and/or department recommendation. TRIGONOMETRY DESCRIPTION: This course is required for students intending to take AP Calculus AB in the last 3 quarters of the year. In the first six weeks, the course will cover combinatorials and probability in detail. The last 3 weeks includes a brief but thorough review of the pre-calculus topics necessary to start the AP Calculus course.
Trigonometry & Statistics are paired and scheduled together, though they are separate courses which earn five credits each. Trigonometry / Statistics - G Ten Credits (Five Trigonometry and Five Statistics) Open to Grades 11 and 12. PREREQUISITES: Algebra II or Advanced Algebra. TRIGONOMETRY DESCRIPTION: Along with presenting the mathematical foundation of trigonometry, this quarter course stresses the practical uses of trigonometry. Topics included are triangle trigonometry, circular functions, proving trigonometric identities, and the laws of sines and cosines. STATISTICS DESCRIPTION: This quarter course is an introduction to elementary statistics and an introduction to probability. Topics included in this course are frequency distributions, graphing, central tendency measures, standard deviation, variance, correlation and sampling. | |
