Course Descriptions
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Course Descriptions |
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Core 1:
Entry Level Course |
Grades
9-12
No
prerequisite
1
credit
Topics
covered include: data
analysis, geometry, exponential problems, patterns of change, algebra, and
linear models
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| Extended Core I |
Grades
9-12
No
prerequisite
2
credits
This
class has the same curriculum as CORE 1. However, it is ex *Students must take an additional math course to meet graduation requirements
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| Core II |
Grades
9-12
1
credit
Prerequisite: CORE 1 or Extended CORE 1
Topics
covered include: matrix
model, geometry, linear models, power models, trigonometry, and
probability. |
| Core III |
Grades
10-12
1 credit
Prerequisite: CORE 2
Topics
covered include: systems of
linear equations and inequalities, linear programming, angles and
trigonometry, statistics, and modeling polynomial, exponential, and
rational functions.
This sequence follows the courses of algebra 1, geometry, and
algebra 2. Universities and
colleges accept these courses for college admission.
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| Algebra I |
Grades
9-12
1
credit
No
prerequisite
Topics
covered include: Functions
and graphs, equations and inequalities: Solving and graphing and quadratic
equations and functions, exponents and exponential functions, right
triangles and radical expressions, polynomials and factoring, and rational
expressions and functions. |
| Geometry |
Grades
9-12
1
credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Topics
covered include: Geometric
Art, inductive reasoning, introducing geometry: vocabulary and constructions,
properties of lines, angles, triangles, polygons, and circles, area and
volume, Pythagorean Theorem, similarity, and trigonometry, and deductive
reasoning.
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| Algebra 2 |
Grades
10-12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Geometry
Topics
covered include: Linear
relations, equations, and inequalities, systems of equations and
Inequalities, matrices, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions,
relations, and equations, conic sections, polynomial, rational,
exponential, and logarithmic functions, sequences and series,
trigonometry, and probability and statistics. |
| Advanced Mathematics |
Grades
10-12
1
credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or CORE 3
Recommended: Texas Instrument graphing
calculator (TI-83 Plus)
Topics
covered include: Relations,
Functions, and Graphs, trigonometry, advanced functions and graphing,
discrete mathematics, and introduction to calculus.
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| Statistics |
Grade
10-12
1
credit
Prerequisite: Geometry or CORE 2
Recommended: Texas Instrument graphing
calculator (TI-83 Plus)
Topics
covered include: Graphical Methods and Numerical Methods for Describing
Data, summarizing bi-variable data, probability, population distributions
and sample distributions, point estimation using a sample and confidence
intervals for populations, hypothesis testing using a single sample, and
comparing two populations or treatment.
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| Technical Math I |
Grades 10-12
1
Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or CORE 2
Topics
covered include: numbers, solving equations and system of equations, word
problems, quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomials and factoring,
and linear graphing.
This class is geared for students
who need to refresh their basic algebra skills. This class is designed to
provide students with the mathematical skills needed for success in
technical or trade programs such as nursing, carpentry, mechanic,
plumbing, electrician, etc.
Students will be placed into the
appropriate course based on previous math classes taken, grades earned and
teacher recommendation.
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| Technical Math II |
Grades
10-12
1
Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, or CORE 2 Topics covered include: solving equations and systems of equations, measurements, percents, proportions, variation, perimeter, area, volume, surface area, functions and graphs, triangles.
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| Technical Math III |
Grades
10-12
1
credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 2, or CORE 3 Topics covered include: Trigonometric functions and graphs, vectors, quadratic and radical equations, circle concepts, complex numbers, and logarithms.
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| Advanced Placement Calculus |
Grades 11-12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Advanced Mathematics (recommended
to have a grade B or better)
Required: Texas Instrument graphing
calculator (TI-83 Plus) |