Mathematics

Students must complete six Mathematics credits in grades 9-12 (three full years). As part of the six credits, students must complete Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2. We strongly encourage students to have four years of math in grades 9-12 due to many post-secondary institutions requiring four years of mathematics in high school. Students interested in pursuing Course Credit for Learning in Mathematics should contact their school counselor for further information.

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Intermediate Algebra

MA4X36S1 and MA4X36S2
PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Mathematics OUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None
 This Course extends and builds on the concepts from Algebra 1. Topics introduced and extended include: linear and absolute value functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions, solving quadratic functions, manipulating functions and statistics.

Intermediate Algebra Bridge

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PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Mathematics ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: NoneFEE: None This course is for students who struggled in Algebra last year (received a grade of C- to D-). This class will reteach and review the standards from Algebra 1 while also supporting students in their current Intermediate Algebra class. This is for students who have a strong desire to build their math foundation and want to work hard to fill gaps they have in their learning. The course can be taken as a 7th class in place of a student prep, or it can be taken as a 6th class in their schedule.

Geometry

MA4X11S1 and MA4X11S2
PREREQUISITE: Algebra *GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: GeometryOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None
The principal emphasis of this course is the study of geometric concepts and applications. Coordinates, measurement ideas (including area and volume), congruence and similarity are studied. Geometric constructions are described as algorithms. Prior study of algebra, through the linear systems and the quadratic formula, is required. Students in this course will be assessed on the high school standard for math applications on the concepts of shape, space and measurement.

Algebra 2

MA4X38S1 and MA4X38S2
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1 and Intermediate Algebra OR Compacted Algebra *GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Algebra 2OUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None This course will continue the study of functions started in previous Algebra course(s). Through the study of specific functions: notably linear, exponential, and polynomial functions, students will begin to see the structure of functions, and will work with various types of numbers, from rational and irrational to complex. Students will apply properties of numbers and properties of equality to carry out operations with different functions, with the goal of seeing the applicability to a wide range of phenomena that are natural or of human origin. The focus of transforming functions will help students build connections between the algebraic and graphical representation of functions.

AP Statistics

MA4X86S1 and MA4X86S2
PREREQUISITE: Geometry and Algebra 2*GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Statistics & ProbabilityOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None
This course is the high school equivalent of a one semester, introductory college statistics course. In this course, students develop strategies for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students design, administer, and tabulate results from surveys and experiments. Probability and simulations aid students in constructing models for chance phenomena. Sampling distributions provide the logical structure for confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Students use a graphing calculator, Fathom and Minitab statistical software, and Web-based java applets to investigate statistical concepts. To develop effective statistical communication skills, students are required to prepare frequent written and oral analyses of real data. AP Statistics is a college level class for students who have been highly successful in Algebra 2. This course is intended to prepare students for taking the National Advanced Placement test in the spring.

Discrete Math Applications

MA4X21S1
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2, FST or AP Statistics *GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: MathematicsOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None
This course is intended for students who have mastered the state standards and completed the coursework required for graduation but who would like to continue their study of mathematics. Discrete Applications is a one semester course whose content contains The Mathematics of Elections, Weighted Voting Systems, Fair Division and Apportionment, and Graph Theory. It will provide an opportunity for students to experience Discrete Mathematics, a branch of Mathematics outside of the traditional analysis taught in high schools.

Discrete Math Concepts

MA4X20S2
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2*GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S2 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: MathematicsOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None This course is intended for students who have mastered the state standards and completed the coursework required for graduation, but who would like to continue their study of mathematics. Discrete Mathematics Concepts is a one semester course whose content contains Fractal Geometry, Fibonacci Numbers, Population and money growth, Modular Arithmetic, Induction and select topics in probability and statistics. It will provide an opportunity for students to experience Discrete Mathematics, a branch of Mathematics outside of the traditional analysis taught in high schools.

College Algebra Prep

MA4R61S1 and MA4R61S2
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2; Students who have taken College Algebra or Precalculus are not eligible for this class. *GRADE: 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: MathematicsOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None This course is designed for students who have completed the coursework required for graduation, but who would benefit from additional coursework in algebra, geometry and statistic mathematic topics. Additional work in these topics helps prepare students for a first year college math, class commonly called College Algebra. The algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics topics will be chosen from the grades 9th-11th MN Mathematics Standards based on the needs of the students.

College Algebra

MA4R53S1
PREREQUISITE: Math ACT score of 22 or higher for Bemidji State credit *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: MathematicsOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None College Algebra is a typical college algebra course that is usually required for first-year college students. It covers linear, quadratic, rational and absolute value equations and inequalities; functions and their graphs; inverse functions; mathematical modeling; imaginary numbers; polynomial functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations and inequalities.

Precalculus

MA4X51S1 and MA4X51S2
PREREQUISITE: AP Stats or Algebra 2 GRADE: 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: MathematicsOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None
Precalculus topics include the properties and graphs of the following functions: polynomial, rational, power, exponential, logistic, logarithmic, and trigonometric. Additional topics include complex numbers, polar coordinates and graphs, sequences, series and an introduction to limits. Applications are included throughout. This class prepares students for AP Calculus AB or BC as well as a first-year college calculus course.

AP Calculus AB

MA4X82S1 and MA4X82S2
PREREQUISITE: Precalculus *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: MathematicsOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry and an in-depth understanding of elementary functions. Topics studied will include limits, continuity, the derivative and applications of the derivative, the definite integral and applications of the definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. This course will cover approximately 60% of the content of the AP Calculus (BC) course. It is recommended that students who take this course will take the AP Calculus exam (Form AB) and seek college credit or placement on the basis of that exam.

AP Calculus BC

MA4X81S1 and MA4X81S2
PREREQUISITE: Precalculus *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: MathematicsOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and an in-depth understanding of elementary functions. It is expected that students have good retention in these areas, as the syllabus leaves no room for extensive review of previous course work. AP Calculus (BC) is considerably more extensive than AP Calculus (AB). All of the calculus topics in AP Calculus (AB) are included, plus advanced integration techniques, extensive work with infinite series and tests for convergence and calculus applications to parametric and vector defined functions. It is recommended that students who take this course will take the AP Calculus exam (Form BC) and seek college credit or placement on the basis of that exam. Most colleges/universities will grant credit and placement one semester beyond that granted for AP Calculus (AB).

Multi Variable Calculus

MA4X53S1 and MA4X53S2
PREREQUISITE: AP Calculus BC *GRADE: 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: MathematicsOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None Multivariable Calculus extends the single variable concepts from the AP Calculus BC course to three dimensions. Topics include vectors, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals. Multivariable Calculus is often the final course of a three-course calculus sequence offered in universities for students majoring in mathematics, engineering, physics, or chemistry. The level of rigor and homework expectations will be similar to AP Calculus BC; however, there is no Advanced Placement exam offered by the College Board for this course.

Trigonometry

MA4X44S2
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2 *GRADE: 11-12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S2 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: MathematicsOUT OF CLASS WORK: DailyFEE: None
 Trigonometry topics include trigonometric functions, identities, equations, and applications. In order to receive college credit through BSU, students must have an ACT of 22 or higher.