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Mathematics Course Descriptions
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Advanced Placement Statistics Calculus Honors Integrated Math I Pre-Calculus
Algebra I Computer Science Honors Integrated Math II Pre-Calculus Honors
Algebra II Discrete Math & Advanced Topics Intgerated Math III Two Year Algebra- Part 1
Algebra II-Honors Geometry Interactive Web Design Two Year Algebra- Part 2
Applied Mathematics Geometry Honors Introduction to Programming

 
Advanced Placement Statistics
Grade Open To: 11-12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "B" or better in Algebra II
Fees: None

Advanced Placement Statistics is an introductory course that is equivalent to a one-semester college statistics course which is required for a variety of college majors. The purpose of the course is to introduced major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. It can be taken individually or concurrently with another math class. The Advanced Placement exam will be offered in May, allowing students the opportunity to earn college credit. Graphing Calculator Required (TI-83 or TI-83+ preferred).

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Algebra I
Grade Open To: 9
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/ Grade Recommendation: Placement Only
Fees: None

This course is offered to students whose career goals require a college oriented mathematics foundation. The topics include: use of variables and formulas, rate of change and linear functions, solving of equations, factoring, operations with polynomials, systems of equations, exponents, radicals, probability and quadratic equations. Scientific Calculator Required.

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Algebra II
Grade Open To: 11-12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "C" or better in Geometry and Algebra I
Fees: None

This course is designed to fulfill admission requirements for a four-year college. Topics of study include operations on real numbers and variables, equation and inequality solving, graphing, polynomials, functions, problem solving, complex numbers, matrices, systems of equations, rational expressions, conics, exponential and logarithmic functions, and introductory trigonometry. Graphing Calculator Required (TI-83 or TI-83+ preferred).

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Algebra II-Honors
Grade Open To: 9, 11
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement in honors sequence
Fees: None

This course is offered to students who meet the expectations for the honors mathematics program and whose career goals require a strong mathematics foundation. This course will cover all the topics of Algebra II in greater depth and at a more accelerated pace than in that course. Instruction in this course is designed for college-bound students who are interested in mathematics-related or science-related fields of study. Graphing Calculator Required (TI-83 or TI-83+ preferred).

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Applied Mathematics
Grade Open To: 12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement only
Fees: None

This course is designed to help students develop job-related and personal mathematics skills. The course includes material that focuses on problem-solving techniques, estimation of answers, measurement skills, applied geometry, data handling, simple statistics, and the use of algebraic formulas to solve problems. Also, consumer applications such as income taxes, insurance, and interest are covered. Scientific Calculator Required.

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Calculus Honors
Grade Open To: 12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement in honors sequence
Fees: None

This is a standard first semester college course in the Calculus of elementary functions. Topics covered include functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications of these concepts. Students are expected to perform college-level work and are expected to take the Advanced Placement Exam. Graphing Calculator Required (TI-83 or TI-83+ preferred).

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Computer Science Honors
Grade Open To: 11-12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Approval of instructor or a grade of "B" or better in at least one of the following classes: Introduction to Programming or Interactive Web Design.

This course will provide a structured approach to computer programming, leading to the Advanced Placement exam in May. The language used for the AP exam will be used for this class. The student will be required to develop programming skills and logic necessary to solve problems in science, math and business. Internet use form must be completed and returned before first class meeting. Current AP language: JAVA

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Discrete Math And Advanced Topics
Grade Open To: 12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Completion of Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Honors
Fees: None

In this course, students will cover topics of formal logic, combinatorics, probability, statistics, recursion, induction, and graph theory as well as further development of precalculus concepts of functions, complex numbers and polar representations. Graphing Calculator Required (TI-83 or TI-83+ recommended).

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Geometry
Grade Open To: 10
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Algebra I
Fees: None

In this course, students are taught deductive reasoning. Students will become acquainted with the development of a mathematical system. Topics include logical thinking and proof-writing, polygons, circles, congruency, transformations, parallel and perpendicular lines, similarity, constructions, areas of polygons, and some three dimensional concepts. This course will aid students in thinking logically, a skill necessary for everyday living as well as post-high school education. Compass, Protractor and Scientific Calculator Required.

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Geometry Honors
Grade Open To: 10
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement in Honors Sequence
Fees: None

This course will expand upon the topics presented in the regular geometry course, further emphasizing the structure of Euclidean geometry and the use of proof as a problem-solving technique. Additional topics covered will be Non-Euclidean geometries, some solid geometry, some coordinate geometry and introductory right triangle trigonometry. Instruction in this course is designed for college-bound students who are interested in mathematics-related or science-related fields of study. Compass, Protractor, and Scientific Calculator Required.

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Integrated Math I-(Not offered after 2002-2003)
Grade Open To: 9
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement Only
Fees: None

This course presents an integrated approach to pre-algebra (and other topics used in society), algebra, and geometry concepts. The topics include methods of collecting, displaying, and analyzing data, working with numbers, problem solving, algebra concepts, formulas, rate of change, probability, ratios-proportions and percents, geometry of figures with measurement, logic, and linear equations. Completion of Integrated Math I, II, III and Algebra II will fulfill college entrance requirements. Scientific Calculator Required.

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Integrated Math II
Grade Open To: 10
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Completion of Integrated Math I
Fees: None

This course is a continuation of thos topics included in Integrated Math I, with systems of equations, graphing with transformations in geometry formulas, functional concepts, polynomials, statistics, and introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Completion of Integrated Math I, II, III and Algebra II will fulfill college entrance requirements. Scientific Calculator Required.

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Integrated Math III
Grade Open To: 11
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "C" or better in Integrated Math II
Fees: None

This course is a completion of those topics included in Integrated Math I and II, along with exponential concepts, direct and indirect variation logic and reasoning in geometry, circles, quadratics, and quadratic formula. Completion of Integrated Math I, II, III and Algebra II will fulfill college entrance requirements. Compass, Protractor and Scientific Calculator Required.

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Interactive Web Design
Grade Open To: 10-12
Semester: 2
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "C" or better in Introduction to Programming
Fees: None

This projects-based course is a continuation of the topics included in the Introduction to Programming course. The focus will be on using structured programming to create interactive world wide web documents with an enhanced graphics design.

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Introduction to Programming
Grade Open To: 9-12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Algebra I or concurrent enrollment in Algebra I
Fees: None

This course will provide an introduction to structured programming. The concepts of calculations, branching, and looping will be introduced utilizing a language in step with the latest programming syntax. The current focus will be on creating world wide web documents utilizing hypertext mark-up language. Current language: JAVA Script. Internet use form must be completed and returned before the first class.

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Pre-Calculus
Grade Open To: 11-12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "C" or better in Algebra II
Fees: None

This course is designed for students who intend to pursue fields of study needing higher math after high school. Included in this course are the following: solving higher order equations and inequalities, analyzing functions and their behavior (trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential), probability, data collection and analysis, sequences and series and an introduction to limits. Graphing Calculator Required (TI-83 or TI-83+ preferred).

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Pre-Calculus Honors
Grade Open To: 11-12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement in Honors Sequence
Fees: None

This course is designed for students who have demonstrated a strong foundation in Algebra II Honors and is the prerequisite for Calculus Honors. All of the topics in Pre-Calculus will be covered in greater depth and at a more accelerated pace. More emphasis is placed upon the theory of equation and topics will be approached from graphic, numeric, and symbolic points of view. Graphing Calculator Required (TI-83 or TI-83+ preferred).

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Two Year Algebra-Part 1 (Begins 2003-2004 school year)
Grade Open To: 9
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement Only
Fees: None

This course is intended for students who are college bound and non-college bound alike. This is the first year of a two year sequence which is equivalent to the standard Algebra I course. Although successful completion of the Algebra I- Part 1 and Part 2 will earn students two credits toward graduation, most colleges would consider them to be the equivalent of one year of algebra for admission purposes. Some of the topics which will be included in this course are: use of variables, algebraic properties, operations with rational numbers, solving and graphing linear equation, and ratios and proportions. Completion of Algebra 1-Part 1 and Part 2 (2 year program), Informal Geometry, and Algebra 2 will fulfill college entrance requirements. Scientific Calculator Required.

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Two Year Algebra- Part 2 (Begins 2004-2005 school year)
Grade Open To: 10
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Completion of Two Year Algebra-Part 1
Fees: None

This course is intended for students who are college bound and non-college bound alike. This is the first year of a two year sequence which is equivalent to the standard Algebra I course. Although successful completion of the Algebra I- Part 1 and Part 2 will earn students two credits toward graduation, most colleges would consider them to be the equivalent of one year of algebra for admission purposes. Some of the topics which will be included in this course are: solving and graphing linear inequalities, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, operations with polynomials, factoring, exponents, radicals, and quadratic equations. Completion of Algebra 1-Part 1 and Part 2 (2 year program), Informal Geometry, and Algebra 2 will fulfill college entrance requirements. Scientific Calculator Required.

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