Academics

Mathematics

Algebra 1A/ Algebra 1B

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the foundation for more advanced mathematics courses and to develop the skills needed to solve mathematical problems. Course content includes sets, variables, real number systems, equations, and inequalities, relations and functions, graphs, rational, and irrational numbers, and radicals.

Alegbra 1

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the foundation for more advanced mathematics courses and to develop the skills needed to solve mathematical problems. Course content includes sets, variables, real number systems, equations and inequalities, relations and functions, graphs, rational and irrational numbers, and radicals.

Algebra 1 Honors

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the foundation for more advanced mathematics courses and to develop the skills needed to solve mathematical problems. Course content includes sets, variables, real number systems, equations and inequalities,
relations and functions, graphs, rational and irrational numbers, and radicals, taught at the honors level.

Geometry

This course emphasizes critical thinking involving the discovery of relationships and their proofs, and skill in applying the deductive method to mathematical situations. Course content includes logic and reasoning, the study of Euclidean geometry of lines, planes, angles, triangles, similarity and congruence.

Geometry Honors

The purpose of this course is to provide a rigorous in-depth study of geometry, with emphasis on methods of proof and the formal language of mathematics. Course content includes the structure of geometry, angle concepts, triangles, quadrilaterals, proofs, similar polygons, circles and spheres, volume and transformational geometry.

Algebra 2

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation for applying advanced skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. Course content includes linear and quadratic equations, factoring of polynomials, graphing, systems of equations, rational/ irrational and logarithmic functions.

Precalculus with Trig

This course prepares the student for AP Calculus. The student will identify the vectors in a plane and their relationships, perform operations on vectors, determine distances in a plane, solve systems of equations, study conic sections, identify and graph polynomial and rational functions, and use the polar coordinate system. The student will understand circular functions and their inverses, prove trigonometric identities, graph trig functions and inverses, solve problems involving trig equations and solve triangles.

Integrated Mathematics 3

The purpose of this course is to strengthen the mathematical skills of college-bound students who lack the proficiency required for further advanced mathematics. Course content includes complex numbers, equations, systems of equations, and inequalities.

Math for College Success

Required for students who score less than “72”on the Math section of the CPT/Accuplacer, below “440” on the SAT Math, or below “19”on ACT Math. This course prepares students for entry level College Mathematics. Major topics include properties of integers and rational numbers, integer exponents, simple linear equations and inequalities, operations on polynomials including beginning techniques of factoring, introduction to graphing, and introduction to operations on rational expressions.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
− using signed numbers − simplifying algebraic expressions − solving algebraic equations
− simplifying exponents and polynomials − factoring polynomials − graphing linear equations
− simplifying, multiplying, and dividing rational expressions − simplifying and performing operations with radicals

Math For College Readiness

The purpose of this course is to strengthen the skill level of high school seniors who have completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry and who wish to pursue credit generating mathematics courses at the college level.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
− Functions and Relations
− Polynomials
− Rational Expressions and Equations
− Radical Expressions and Equations
− Quadratic equations
− Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
− Matrices
− Simple and Compound Interest
− Descriptive Statistics
− Vocabulary
− Edit Writing for Correct Use of Punctuation, Capitalization, Grammar and Sentence
− Structure
− Strategies for College Readiness

AP Statistics

The purpose of this course is to explore data; observing patterns and departures from patterns, plan a study; deciding what and how to measure — anticipating patterns in advance; producing models using probability and simulation and to inference statistics; confirming models.

AP Calculus AB

Topics include circle and parabola, limits and continuity, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric forms, applications of derivatives, and definite and indefinite integrals.

AP Calculus BC

Topics include differentiation and integration of exponential logarithmic transcendental functions, techniques of integrations, indeterminate forms, conic sections, and infinite series.

Dual Enrollment

College Algebra/ Precalculus

Topics include a symbolical, graphical, and numerical analysis of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, power, rational and trigonometric functions: matrices, sequences, induction, binomial theorem, conic sections, and the polar coordinate system; trigonometric equations and inverse functions; solutions of plane triangles and vectors. Applications emphasizing connections with other disciplines and with the real world will be included. Technology tools will be utilized in addition to analytical methods. *This course counts as two high school credits. Gordon Rule course. Minimum grade of C required if MAC1105/1147 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and general education requirements.

Calculus 1

Topics include circle and parabola, limits and continuity, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric forms, applications of derivatives, and definite and indefinite integrals.Gordon Rule course. Minimum grade of C required if MAC2311 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and general education requirements.

Calculus with Analytic Geometry

Topics include differentiation and integration of exponential logarithmic transcendental functions, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, conic sections, and infinite series. Gordon Rule course. Minimum grade of C required if MAC2312 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and general education requirements.