Mathematics

GHS MATHEMATICS COURSE SEQUENCE

Mathematics pathway 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

College-bound *Algebra I PAP Geometry PAP Algebra II AP PreCalculus AP Calculus

Algebra I Algebra II (AQR) - Advanced AP PreCalculus

PreAP Geometry Qualitative Reasoning College Algebra/Stats

General Algebra I Geometry Algebra II AQR

Algebraic Reasoning Algebra II

Career Algebra I Geometry Algebraic Reasoning Financial Math

Algebra I

ALG1

This class is intended for the grade level math student. The class is an intensive study of the techniques, concepts, and skills necessary to work with the real number system, algebraic equations, polynomials, linear equations and their graphs, and systems of equations. This course is the foundation for high-level mathematical courses.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 8-12

Pre-AP Geometry

GEOMPA

This course is recommended for the advanced math student. Some additional material will be covered in this course not covered in regular geometry. Emphasis will be placed on independent study and research; and higher level thinking skills will be stressed. This course is a prep class for Pre-AP Algebra II.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Pre-AP

GRADE: 9-10

PREREQUISITE: ALG1 - Algebra I

Geometry

GEOM

This course includes the study of one, two and three-dimensional figures and their measurements, proofs and logic.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 9-11

PREREQUISITE: ALG1 - Algebra I

Algebra II

ALG2

This course will involve solving and graphing linear functions, inequalities, and quadratic functions; working with polynomials, radical expressions, and complex numbers.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: GEOM - Geometry or GEOMPA - Pre-AP Geometry

Pre-AP Algebra II

ALG2PA

This course is designed for the academically talented math student. This course will cover some additional material that will not be covered in the regular Algebra II course. An emphasis will be placed on higher level thinking skills and independent research. This class is a prep class for Pre-AP and Advanced Placement.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Pre-AP

GRADE: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: GEOM - Geometry or GEOMPA - Pre-AP Geometry

Advanced Quantitative Reasoning

ADQUAN

In Advanced Quantitative Reasoning, students will develop and apply skills necessary for college, careers, and life. Course content consists primarily of applications of high school mathematics concepts to prepare students to become well-educated and highly informed 21st century citizens. Students will develop and apply reasoning, planning, and communication to make decisions and solve problems in applied situations involving numerical reasoning, probability, statistical analysis, finance, mathematical selection, and modeling with algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and discrete mathematics.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: ALG1 - Algebra I or GEOMPA - Pre-AP Geometry or GEOM - Geometry or ALG2 - Algebra II or ALG2PA - Pre-AP Algebra II

Algebraic Reasoning

ALGREA

In Algebraic Reasoning, students will build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics in Kindergarten-Grade 8 and Algebra I, continue with the development of mathematical reasoning related to algebraic understandings and processes, and deepen a foundation for studies in subsequent mathematics courses. Students will broaden their knowledge of functions and relationships, including linear, quadratic, square root, rational, cubic, cube root, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions. Students will study these functions through analysis and application that includes explorations of patterns and structure, number and algebraic methods, and modeling from data using tools that build to workforce and college readiness such as probes, measurement tools, and software tools, including spreadsheets.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: ALG1 - Algebra I or GEOM - Geometry

College Algebra/Statistics

ALGCO

Students are required to meet the admission requirements of the sponsoring community college or university, pay all college tuition, fees, and may be responsible for the textbook for the college course. Part of the student admission requirement is to take and meet the standards of the TSI or meet the exemption of the test by having qualifying scores on the Reading, Writing and Math sections of the Exit Level TAKS/EOC, ACT or SAT scores. Students will receive college credit and high school credit/or satisfactory performance in the course. It is ultimately the responsibility of the parents and students to meet all deadlines for the admission process in order to schedule students into the appropriate classes.

Students will complete a course of study in College Algebra the first semester and in College Statistics the second semester. The course will fulfill the TEKS for Pre-AP Pre-Calculus, so that the student is prepared to take AP Calculus or higher-level mathematics in college. Students should confirm with the college they plan to attend that this credit will transfer.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Dual Credit

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: Algebra II or Pre-AP Algebra II and Pre-Calculus or Pre-AP Pre-Calculus

Financial Math

FNMATH

Financial Mathematics is a course about personal money management. Students will apply critical-thinking skills to analyze personal financial decisions based on current and projected economic factors. It will integrate career and postsecondary education planning into financial decision-making. Students are expected become successful problem solvers and use mathematics efficiently and effectively in daily life. Students will apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. Students will use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: ALG1 - Algebra I

AP Pre-Calculus

CALAP

This is an advanced placement course that provides the student with a college curriculum. It is for college bound students who plan to enter a college program requiring a strong mathematical background. A student who successfully completes this course will be qualified to take an Advanced Placement Test administered by the College Board. If the student scores an adequate grade on the test he/she may be awarded 3hours of college credit in calculus in most U.S. colleges and universities.  This course combines trigonometry, elementary analysis, and analytical geometry. Topics include polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, circular and trigonometric functions, vectors and complex numbers. Emphasis will be placed on higher level thinking skills and independent research. This course is preparation for AP Calculus

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Pre-AP

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: ALG2 - Algebra II or ALG2PA - Pre-AP Algebra II

AP Calculus

CALAP

This is an advanced placement course that provides the student with a college curriculum. It is for college bound students who plan to enter a college program requiring a strong mathematical background. A student who successfully completes this course will be qualified to take an Advanced Placement Test administered by the College Board. If the student scores an adequate grade on the test he/she may be awarded 3hours of college credit in calculus in most U.S. colleges and universities. This course will cover concepts and skills associated with derivatives; and concepts and skills associated with techniques of integration. Applications of calculus to special trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions and applications of concepts to differential equations will be taught.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Advanced Placement

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: CALPAP - Pre-AP Pre-Calculus