BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Grades 9-10: Bartlesville Mid-High

Grades 11-12: Bartlesville High School

 

Mathematics Dept.

2006-2007

 

 

 

NOTE:  Prerequisites have been established for the benefit of the student.  To meet the prerequisite requirement, a student must have passed all semesters of the prerequisite.  If student and parent feel the student can have success in a particular course without meeting the prerequisites, then it would be a joint decision by the school, student, and parent/guardian for the student to enter the class.

 

PRE ALGEBRA                                                                                                                                  4458

 

Prerequisite:  Students are eligible for this class if the following criteria are met:

1.      low CRT math score

2.      low grade in 8th grade math class, and

3.     8th grade teacher recommendation.

 

Grade Level:

9

 

This course is designed for those students who need more preparation to successfully complete Algebra I.  Its goals are to solidify arithmetic skills and prepare the student for algebra and geometry.  This class should be followed by Algebra I.  It does NOT count toward college core prerequisite, NCAA Clearinghouse, or OHLAP scholarship credit.  This class will not count as a math credit for graduation, but it will count as an elective credit.

 

MATH PLUS                                                                                                                                       4459

 

Prerequisite:  None

 

Grade Levels:

9, 10

 

The emphasis of this course is to support students taking Algebra I.  Concepts stressed will be variables, properties of operations with real numbers, and solutions of linear equations and inequalities.  Also included are manipulations of polynomials, basic operations with algebraic fractions and elementary concepts of probability and statistics are included.  Heavy emphasis is placed on applications of algebra and problem solving.  A scientific calculator is recommended.  This class does NOT count toward college core prerequisite, NCAA Clearinghouse, or OHLAP scholarship credit.  This class will not count as a math credit for graduation, but it will count as an elective credit.

 

ALGEBRA I                                                                                                                                        4411

 

Prerequisite:  None

 

Grade Levels:

9, 10, 11, 12

 

The emphasis of this course is on variables, properties of operations with real numbers, and solution of linear equations and inequalities.  Manipulation of polynomials, basic operations with algebraic fractions, and elementary concepts of probability and statistics are included.  Heavy emphasis is placed on applications of algebra and problem solving.  A scientific calculator is recommended.  Juniors and Seniors electing to enroll in Algebra I may have to attend this course at the Mid High depending on total student enrollment circumstances.

MATH OF FINANCE                                                                                                                         4814

 

Prerequisite:  Pass Algebra I

 

Grade Levels:

10, 11, 12

 

This course is designed to help students learn about earning money, checking accounts, savings accounts, running a business, credit cards, life insurance, stocks and bonds, income tax, owning homes and cars, and budgeting.  This course meets high school graduation requirements.  It does NOT count toward college core prerequisite, NCAA Clearinghouse, or OHLAP scholarship credit.

 

GEOMETRY                                                                                                                                       4520

 

Prerequisite:  Pass Algebra I

 

Grade Levels:

10, 11, 12

This course is a study of visual patterns and an introduction to the relationships of geometric figures.  Emphasis is placed on application and problem solving.  Algebra is integrated throughout the course.  Four dimensions of understanding are emphasized:  visualizing and following algorithms; understanding of properties, mathematical relationships, and proofs; using geometric ideas in real situations; and representing geometric concepts with coordinates, networks, or diagrams.  A scientific calculator is recommended.

 

GEOMETRY HONORS                                                                                                                     4521

 

Prerequisite: Pass Algebra I Honors

 

Grade Level:

9

This course is a study of visual patterns and an introduction to the relationships of geometric figures.  Emphasis is placed on application and problem-solving.  Algebra is integrated throughout the course.  Four dimensions of understanding are emphasized as in Geometry.  In addition, this course will involve the student in the research and development of projects related to course work.  A scientific calculator is recommended. 

 

ALGEBRA II                                                                                                                                      4412

 

Prerequisite: Pass Algebra I and Geometry

 

Grade Levels:

11, 12

The emphasis of this course is the attainment of proficiency in the use of fundamental operations, solution of linear and quadratic equations, functions, graphs, solutions of systems of equations, variations, exponents, irrational numbers, inverse relations, sequences, series, and matrices.  A graphing calculator is recommended.

 

ALGEBRA II HONORS                                                                                                                     4420

 

Prerequisite: Pass Algebra I Honors and Geometry Honors and recommend  a grade of 'C' or above and teacher recommendation

 

Grade Levels:

9, 10

The emphasis of this course is the attainment of proficiency in the use of fundamental operations, variations, inverse relations, linear and quadratic equations, functions, matrices, exponents and roots, irrational number operations, sequences and series, and solution of systems of equations.  A graphing calculator is recommended.

 

STATISTICS AP                                                                                                                                 4795

 

Prerequisite: Pass Algebra II

 

Grade Levels:

10, 11, 12

This course will emphasize both descriptive and inferential statistics.  Students will explore various techniques for collecting, organizing, and displaying data.  Measures of central tendency and variability will be studied.  Students will learn how to design, carry out, and analyze surveys and experiments.  Specific distributions of data to be studied include the Binomial, Normal, and Chi-Square.  The importance of the Central Limit Theorem will be emphasized.  Students will learn how to formulate and test statistical hypotheses about population means and variances.  Students are encouraged to take the College Board’s Advanced Placement Exam in Statistics.  Graphing calculator is recommended (TI-83).

COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY                                                                            4413

 

Prerequisite: Pass Algebra II

 

Grade Levels

11, 12

 

This is an integrated course in college algebra, plane trigonometry, and analytic geometry with an introduction to the concepts of limits.  Emphasis is placed on the meaning and analysis of methods.  Use is made of sets, inequalities, absolute values, graphs, and the axioms of the number field.  This course is NOT the preferred prerequisite to Calculus.

Trigonometry is taught from circular functions and correlated with the solution of triangles.  Attention is given to the graphing of the trigonometric functions and solving identities.  Exponential and logarithmic functions are also taught.  Heavy emphasis is placed on the utilization of a graphing calculator which is recommended for each student.

 

PRE-CALCULUS PRE-AP                                                                                                                 4417

 

Prerequisite: Pass Algebra II Honors

 

Grade Level:

11

This is an integrated Pre-AP course in college algebra, plane trigonometry, and analytic geometry with an introduction to the concepts of limits.  This course is the preferred prerequisite to calculus.  Emphasis is placed on the meaning and analysis of methods and the promotion of abstract thinking.  Some areas covered in the college algebra portion are sets, inequalities, absolute value, graphs, logarithms, function analysis, matrices, polar coordinates, sequences and series, vectors, and combinatorics.

Trigonometry is taught from circular functions and correlated with the solution of triangles.  Attention is given to solving identities and the graphing of trigonometric functions, with heavy emphasis on the utilization of a graphing calculator.  Self-study, group work, and research are a part of the Pre-Calculus class.  A graphing calculator is recommended.

 

CALCULUS AB AP                                                                                                                            4611

 

Prerequisite:  Pass Pre-Calculus Pre-AP

 

Grade Level:

12

This course is designed to cover limits of functions, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, curvature and roots, integration of functions, volumes generated when curves are rotated about the axes, and many applications.  The difficulty level of this course is comparable to that of a college calculus course.  The course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board.  A graphing calculator is recommended.

 

CALCULUS BC AP                                                                                                                            4610

 

Prerequisite:  Pass Pre-Calculus Pre-AP

 

Grade Level:

12

This is a full-year course in the calculus of functions of a single variable.  It includes all topics covered in AP Calculus AB plus additional topics such as parametric, polar and vector functions, sequences and series.  Students who score a 3 or better on the AP exam receive two semesters of college credit at most universities.   A graphing calculator is recommended.

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE (One Semester)                                                                                            4792

 

Prerequisite:  Pass Algebra I 

 

Grade Levels:

11, 12

Students will learn the fundamentals of structured programming and will write their own programs to solve individual problems.  Hands-on experience will be a major component of this course.  Algebra skills are required.  The current language being taught is the “C” language.

 

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