MATHEMATICS

Math intervention

Length: Year
CADR: No
Satisfies: 1.0 Elective
Open To: 9, 10
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Teacher placement
College in the Classroom: No

This course is an intervention class for Algebra 1. The class reviews the basic operations of whole numbers, fractions and decimals while exploring deeper into the real number system. Concepts include algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, functions and graphs as well as polynomials. This class emphasizes pattern/algebraic thinking, number sense, problem solving/reasoning, communication and making connections between concepts.

Algebra 1

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 Math
Open To: 9, 10
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Alg essential, teacher placement
College in the Classroom: No

The goals of this class are to develop proficiency with mathematical skills, expand understanding of mathematical concepts, improve logical thinking and promote success. Concepts include language of algebra, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational numbers, inequalities, powers, polynomials, factoring, uses of factoring, functions and graphs, the study of lines and slopes, systems of open sentences, radical expressions, quadratics, rational expressions probability and statistics.

Geometry

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 Math
Open To: 10, 11
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Alg 1
College in the Classroom: No

Geometry is the study of shapes and measurements. In this course, topics covered include algebra review, naming shapes, triangles, congruence, similarity, basic trigonometry, transformations, polygons, quadrilaterals, circles, area, and volume concepts will be covered. If time, probability will be covered. Coordinate Geometry will often be reviewed in this course and rulers, protractors, a compass, and a straight edge will be consistently used.

Algebra 2

Length: Year
CADR: No
Satisfies: 1.0 Math
Open To: 11, 12
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Alg 1, Geometry
College in the Classroom: No

The goals of this class are to develop an understanding of higher-level mathematical functions, to practice problem solving skills, deepen comprehension of mathematical concepts and their relation to the world and to provide an opportunity for success. Topics studied are radicals and complex numbers, polynomials, functions, quadratics, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational expressions, and probability and statistics.

PRECALCULUS

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 Math
Open To: 11, 12
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Not specified
College in the Classroom: Yes, EWU, 5 credits, Precalculus I, Math 141*

Includes modeling, rates of change, and structure of functions; especially polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential. Problem solving, use of graphing tools, and abstract reasoning are emphasized.

PRECALCULUS II

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 Math
Open To: 11, 12
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Math 141
College in the Classroom: Yes, EWU, 5 credits, Precalculus II, Math 142*

Includes an in depth treatment of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, identities, complex numbers, sequences, series, conic sections, and mathematical induction. Polar coordinates, parametric equations, and vectors are introduced. Problem solving, use of graphing tools, and quantitative and abstract reasoning are emphasized.

Math reasoning

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 Math
Open To: 11, 12
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Not specified
College in the Classroom: Yes, EWU, 5 credits, Mathematical Reasoning, Math 107*

The course explores sets, basic logic, truth tables, elementary probability, statistics and basic finance mathematics. The spirit of the course is one of reasoning and problem solving. This is a terminal course intended for students not taking any other mathematics courses for their program of study.

*EWU Math classes require 8 students to be enrolled in order to obtain a college credit.