Mathematics
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Listed below are the subjects being offered in the Mathematics Department. Just click on the subject and read the course description. Make sure to check if there is any prerequisite required. |
NOTE: CLASSES DENOTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE LIMITED TO STUDENTS IN AN OFFICIAL BILINGUAL PROGRAM. CHECK FOR BILINGUAL APPROVED SUBJECT CARD.
ALGEBRA 43310
*POLISH 43316
*SPANISH 43318
*CANTONESE 43319
GRADES OFFERED: 9
PREREQUISITES: None
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Discover the properties of and perform fundamental operations with real numbers. Explore such topics as factors and products of polynomials, first degree linear
equations and inequalities, graphs, descriptive problems, systems of equations, exponents and radicals, quadratics, and irrational numbers. Graphing calculator encouraged. Scientific calculator
with fraction key strongly recommended
HONORS ALGEBRA I 45310
GRADES OFFERED: 9
PREREQUISITES: Stanine 7-9
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Accelerated Algebra with more challenging problems and the use of technology. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
TWO PERIOD ALGEBRA 40910
GRADES OFFERED:
PREREQUISITES:
CREDIT:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
GEOMETRY REGULAR 43410
*POLISH 43416
*SPANISH 43418
*CANTONESE 43419
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Two semesters of Algebra I
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Follow the development of a logical mathematical system, based on undefined terms, definitions, postulates, and theorems. Cover in depth applications including lines,
angles, polygons, circles, measurement, geometric constructions, and practical applications, plus properties of the right triangle and the trigonometric relationships. Use of deductive reasoning in designing
formal proofs will also be covered.
HONORS GEOMETRY 45410
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Honors Algebra and teacher approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Accelerated coverage of regular geometry, including more emphasis of proofs, critical thinking, problem solving techniques, and use of technology.
ADVANCED ALGEBRA/TRIG. REGULAR 43210
*POLISH 43216
*SPANISH 43218
*CANTONESE 43219
GRADES OFFERED: 10
PREREQUISITES: Two semesters of Algebra and two semesters of Geometry
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Spend a semester surveying the real complex number systems to learn operations and applications involving rational expressions and real exponents.
Continue second semester learning trigonometry, the study of right triangles and their applications in technical fields. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
HONORS ADVANCED ALGEBRA/TRIG. 45210
GRADES OFFERED: 10
PREREQUISITES: Algebra and Geometry or concurrent enrollment in Geometry and teacher approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An accelerated coverage of the same topics in Advanced Algebra/Trig with the use of technology. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
COLLEGE ALGEBRA 44210
GRADES OFFERED: 12
PREREQUISITES: Two semesters of Adv. Algebra/Trig
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A continuation of Advanced Algebra and its applications. Study higher degree equations, inequalities, variety of functions and its graphs, conic sections,
matrices and determinants, sequences, probabilities and mathematical induction.
PRECALCULUS 46810
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Advanced Algebra/Trig
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fulfill the calculus prerequisites as you continue to develop the algebra of real numbers, polynomials, and complex numbers. Study exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, arithmetic and geometric progressions, the Binomial Theorem, conic sections, limits, and continuity. Use of a graphic calculator is required. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
HONORS PRECALCULUS 46813
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Advanced Algebra/Trig. Honors or teachers approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Accelerated coverage of topics in Pre-Calculus. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS 47210
GRADES OFFERED: 12
PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn appropriate applications of limits, function theory, continuity, differentiation, and integration as described in the syllabus for AP Calculus by the College Board. Students are required to take the AP Calculus Exam at the conclusion of the course. Graphing calculators are required.
AP STATISTICS 47410
GRADES OFFERED:
PREREQUISITES:
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
ALGEBRA 43310
*POLISH 43316
*SPANISH 43318
*CANTONESE 43319
GRADES OFFERED: 9
PREREQUISITES: None
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Discover the properties of and perform fundamental operations with real numbers. Explore such topics as factors and products of polynomials, first degree linear
equations and inequalities, graphs, descriptive problems, systems of equations, exponents and radicals, quadratics, and irrational numbers. Graphing calculator encouraged. Scientific calculator
with fraction key strongly recommended
HONORS ALGEBRA I 45310
GRADES OFFERED: 9
PREREQUISITES: Stanine 7-9
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Accelerated Algebra with more challenging problems and the use of technology. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
TWO PERIOD ALGEBRA 40910
GRADES OFFERED:
PREREQUISITES:
CREDIT:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
GEOMETRY REGULAR 43410
*POLISH 43416
*SPANISH 43418
*CANTONESE 43419
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Two semesters of Algebra I
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Follow the development of a logical mathematical system, based on undefined terms, definitions, postulates, and theorems. Cover in depth applications including lines,
angles, polygons, circles, measurement, geometric constructions, and practical applications, plus properties of the right triangle and the trigonometric relationships. Use of deductive reasoning in designing
formal proofs will also be covered.
HONORS GEOMETRY 45410
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Honors Algebra and teacher approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Accelerated coverage of regular geometry, including more emphasis of proofs, critical thinking, problem solving techniques, and use of technology.
ADVANCED ALGEBRA/TRIG. REGULAR 43210
*POLISH 43216
*SPANISH 43218
*CANTONESE 43219
GRADES OFFERED: 10
PREREQUISITES: Two semesters of Algebra and two semesters of Geometry
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Spend a semester surveying the real complex number systems to learn operations and applications involving rational expressions and real exponents.
Continue second semester learning trigonometry, the study of right triangles and their applications in technical fields. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
HONORS ADVANCED ALGEBRA/TRIG. 45210
GRADES OFFERED: 10
PREREQUISITES: Algebra and Geometry or concurrent enrollment in Geometry and teacher approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An accelerated coverage of the same topics in Advanced Algebra/Trig with the use of technology. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
COLLEGE ALGEBRA 44210
GRADES OFFERED: 12
PREREQUISITES: Two semesters of Adv. Algebra/Trig
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A continuation of Advanced Algebra and its applications. Study higher degree equations, inequalities, variety of functions and its graphs, conic sections,
matrices and determinants, sequences, probabilities and mathematical induction.
PRECALCULUS 46810
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Advanced Algebra/Trig
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fulfill the calculus prerequisites as you continue to develop the algebra of real numbers, polynomials, and complex numbers. Study exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, arithmetic and geometric progressions, the Binomial Theorem, conic sections, limits, and continuity. Use of a graphic calculator is required. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
HONORS PRECALCULUS 46813
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Advanced Algebra/Trig. Honors or teachers approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Accelerated coverage of topics in Pre-Calculus. Graphing calculator strongly recommended.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS 47210
GRADES OFFERED: 12
PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn appropriate applications of limits, function theory, continuity, differentiation, and integration as described in the syllabus for AP Calculus by the College Board. Students are required to take the AP Calculus Exam at the conclusion of the course. Graphing calculators are required.
AP STATISTICS 47410
GRADES OFFERED:
PREREQUISITES:
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: