MATHEMATICS
2008-2009
Algebra I-A
Course
Number: 4409
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9
Prerequisite:
Low
This course is the first part of a two-part
program. The course will consist of two
semesters or one full school year. Upon
successful completion of this course students will enroll in the second part of
the program (Algebra I-B). The course
has been designed to equip students with a knowledge base that will help them
be successful in college course work, a technical trade school, or any and all
workforce situations. The topics covered
in this class include: integers,
mathematical expressions, equations, proportional reasoning, linear functions,
inequalities, graphing and applications of functions. This class does not count toward college core
prerequisite,
NCAA Clearinghouse, or OHLAP scholarship credit. Students will receive one-half unit of
mathematics credit and one-half unit of elective credit upon successful completion
of this course.
Algebra I-B
Course
Number: 4410
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10
Prerequisite:
Low
This course is the second part of a two-part
program. The course will consist of two
semesters or one full school year. The
course has been designed to equip students with the same abilities to enter college,
technical school, or the workforce as Algebra I-A. The topics covered in this class
include: systems of equations, powers
and exponents, polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, radicals, and
applications of functions. Students
will receive one-half unit of mathematics credit and one-half unit of elective
credit upon successful completion of this course.
Math Plus
Course
Number: 4459
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
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
Course Number: 4411
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
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
enrolling in Algebra I may have to attend this course at the Mid High depending
on total student enrollment circumstances.
Math of Finance
Course Number: 4814
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pass Algebra I
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
Course Number: 4520
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pass Algebra I
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
Course Number: 4521
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9
Prerequisite: Pass Algebra I Honors
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
Course Number: 4412
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pass Algebra I
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
Course Number: 4420
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite:
Pass Algebra I Honors and Geometry Honors and recommend a grade of ‘C’
or above and teacher recommendation
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
Course Number: 4795
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pass Algebra II
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,
College Algebra and
Trigonometry
Course Number: 4413
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pass Algebra II
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
Course Number: 4417
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10, 11
Prerequisite: Pass Algebra II Honors
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.
Course Number: 4611
Semesters: 2
Grade Level: 11,
12
Prerequisite: Pass Pre-Calculus Pre-AP
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.
Course Number: 4610
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pass Pre-Calculus Pre-AP
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 A
AP
Course Number: 4610
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Algebra II and concurrent enrollment in a math
course above Algebra II
Students will learn the
fundamentals of structured programming with an emphasis on Object Oriented Design. The language used will be JAVA. Successful completion of the course is
comparable to an introductory Computer Science course at a major university or
college. Students will be prepared to
take the AP Computer Science A test. Some lab time will be allowed but much of the
lab work will be done outside of the normal class schedule. A personal
computer capable of operating JAVA is strongly suggested.