Essential Math
1 Credit Full-Year School Exam Prerequisite – By CSE Recommendation
Essential Math is a course that introduces and refreshes basic computational skills. It provides a foundation for students to be successful in Pre-Algebra and Algebra I. Topics include computation with integers, computation with rational numbers, using graphs, measurement of geometric figures, using ratios, proportions and percents, and consumer math topics.
PreAlgebra
1 Credit Full-Year School Exam
This course is designed as the first year of a two-year program to prepare for the Algebra I regents exam. Upon successful completion of Pre-Algebra, students will take Algebra I. Topics include operations on irrational and rational numbers, with a specific emphasis on signed numbers. Simplifying, solving, and factoring algebraic equations (linear and quadratic) and inequalities, algebraically and graphically, are the major focus in this course. Calculators are not used. Mental computation and fluency with the topics are stressed.
Algebra 1
1 Credit Full-Year Regents Exam
Students develop a strong foundation in working with linear equations in all forms, extending solution techniques to simple equations with exponents. Students explore topics such as linear and exponential functions, quadratics, and basic statistics topics such as scatterplots, line of best fit, regression techniques, and correlation coefficient. Indian River is following the guidelines and standards set by NYSED and the Common Core Curriculum for Algebra. The purpose of this course is to prepare the student for the Algebra Common Core Regents Exam in June.
Practical Geometry
1 Credit Full-Year School Exam
This course is intended for those students who have successfully completed Algebra I, but are not ready for Regents Geometry. Topics include coordinates, geometric inequalities, slopes, parallels, quadrilaterals, three dimensions, ratio, proportion, & similarity, circle, locus and construction.
Geometry
1 Credit Full-Year Regents Exam Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course is intended for those students who have successfully completed Algebra I. Indian River is following the guidelines and standards set by NYSED and the Common Core Curriculum for Geometry. Topics include rigid motions and their implications with regards to congruence and similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, circle geometry, analytic geometry involving properties with equations, dimension and modeling. The purpose of the course is to prepare the student for the Geometry Common Core Regents exam in June.
Business Math 1 & 2
½ Credit/ Semester Semester School Exam Prerequisite – Successful completion of two years of HIgh School Math
Business Math is a course designed to prepare students for roles as entrepreneurs, producers, and business leaders by developing abilities and skills that are part of any business environment. A solid understanding of math including algebra, basic geometry, statistics and probability provides the necessary foundation for students interested in careers in business and skilled trade areas. The content includes mathematical operations related to personal finance, accounting, banking, marketing, and management. Instructional strategies should include simulations, guest speakers, projects, internet research, and business experiences. Course concepts will include: Applying basic mathematical operations to solve problems; Solving problems involving whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratios, averages, and proportions; Using algebraic operations to solve problems; Using common international standards of measurement when solving problems; Analyzing and interpreting data using common statistical procedures; and Using mathematical procedures to analyze and solve business problems.
Intermediate Algebra II
1 Credit Full-Year School Exam Prerequisite: Successful completion of class and Regents for Algebra 1 and Regents Geometry or Practical Geometry
This high school Algebra II course includes lessons you can use to review algebra basics or examine new topics ranging from exponentials, polynomials, logarithmic properties, probability and statistics. It is designed to be a great intermediate step from Algebra 1 to Algebra 2. The intention is to prepare students for the Algebra 2 New York State Regents exam over the course of two years.
Algebra II
1 Credit Full-Year Regents Exam Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry and Regents
This course follows the Common Core Learning Standards for Algebra II. Successful completion of this course and a passing grade of 65 or higher on the Regents exam are required to fulfill the third year of Regents mathematics requirements for an advanced Regents diploma. This course focuses on the study of exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and trigonometric functions. Other topics include quadratic and radical functions, complex numbers, probability, and statistics.
College Algebra and Trigonometry
½ credit ½-Year Prerequisite: Prerequisites: placement in MTH 165 or a grade of C or better in
Algebra 2
This course is designed to prepare students for success in the study of Precalculus. Topics include graphing, functions, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial and rational equations, absolute value, transformations, complex numbers, systems of linear equations, matrices, right triangles and functional trigonometry.
Math 165- Jefferson Community College Prerequisite: Prerequisites: placement in MTH 165 or a grade of C or
4 College Credits Fall Semester better in Algebra 2
PreCalculus
½ credit (HS) 20 weeks Final Exam Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra, Geometry & Algebra 2 +
minimum score on Algebra II regents exam score of 65
This course is designed to prepare students for success in the study of Calculus. Concepts and functions will be represented graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally. Linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions are reviewed. Critical thinking is developed as instruction focuses on the study of trigonometric, power, polynomial, and rational functions and their operations. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in the use of current technology as it applies to Precalculus topics.
Math 185- Jefferson Community College
4 College Credits Spring Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Regents Algebra 1, Regents
Geometry, Regents Algebra 2 AND a score of 85 or higher on the
Algebra II Regents exam OR Completion of a high school precalculus course with at least a 70 or better
Calculus I
½ credit (HS) 20 weeks Final Exam Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 185 with at least a 70 or better
This is the first course in the calculus sequence for students in mathematics, science, computer science, and engineering. Basic analytic geometry, functions, limits and continuity, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, chain rule, implicit differentiation, antiderivatives, definite integrals, Fundamental Theorem, and applications of derivatives and integrals form the core concepts. Students are required to develop and demonstrate literacy with current technology as it applies to the study of Calculus 1.
Math 221- Jefferson Community College
4 College Credits Fall Semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 185 Precalculus with at least a 70 or better
College Elementary Statistics
½ credit (HS) 20 weeks Final Exam
This course provides a basic introduction to statistics and its applications to mathematics, science, social science, and business. Emphasis is placed on calculating, interpreting, reading and reporting through writing, descriptive statistics. Topics include: The design of a statistical study, observational studies, experiments, graphs, tables, statistical notation, measures of central tendency, variability, probability, normal distribution, correlation and regression. Students will be expected to read, summarize and interpret current newspaper and journal articles and/or conduct a survey and report the results. Students will also be expected to demonstrate competency with current technology.
Math 144- Jefferson Community College
3 College Credits Spring Semester Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 and PreRequisite: ENG 100 or
Placement into ENG 101
Discovering Computer Science
½ Credit Half Year School Exam Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 & a second year of HIgh
School Math
This is an introductory course for students with minimal prior experience in computer science. The course presents an overview of the history, principles, and transformative applications of computer science, as well as a comprehensive introduction to programming. Students will start by programming in Netsblox, a friendly graphical language that will allow them to express themselves by creating interactive games, animations, and stories, while learning the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will continue to develop their programming and problem solving skills using the text-based language Python. Finally, students will learn how to design their own website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
College Introductory Programming
½ Credit Half Year School Exam Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Status, Successful completion of Algebra 1 &
Geometry & enrolled in Algebra 2 OR Successful completion of Discovering Computer Science & Teacher Recommendation
This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the use of a structured programming language and the microcomputer system. A structured approach to problem solving and the development of algorithms will be presented and applied to the writing of computer programs. This course is designed for those with little or no experience with computer programming.
CIS 116- Jefferson Community College
3 College Credits Spring Semester Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Status, Successful completion of Algebra 1 &
Geometry & enrolled in Algebra 2 OR Successful completion of Discovering Computer Science & Teacher Recommendation
Introduction to Computer Science & Programming in Javascript
1 Credit Full-Year School Exam Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 & a second year of HIgh
School Math
The introduction to computer science curriculum teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem solving skills. Once students complete the Introduction to Computer Science course, they will have learned material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in Computer Science and be able to program in JavaScript.
Intro to Computer Science & Programming in Python
1 Credit Full-Year School Exam Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 & a second year of HIgh
School Math
This course teaches the fundamentals of computer programming as well as some advanced features of Python language. Students use what they learn in this course to build simple console-based games.
Math Services
Math Lab (AIS)
No Credit Alternate Days
This is a small group class (8 or less) offered to students who need to pass the Algebra I Regents Exam as well as any student who is identified through the MTSS process as needing additional help with math skills.
The course is offered as a means of academic intervention to ensure that all students meet the mathematics graduation requirements set by NY State.