Mathematics
3.0 credits of mathematics are required to graduate from Grand Rapids High School, however, many colleges (see listed examples) and programs require up to four years (4.0 credits) of mathematics to be eligible for admissions. We recommend our students to challenge themselves through the coursework provided at GRHS including four years of mathematics for college bound students.
Intermediate Algebra^
#1212 & #2212 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Prerequisites for: Geometry
Duration: 1 year
Credit: ½ credit per semester
Open to: 9-10
Description: The content of Intermediate Algebra is organized around families of functions, with special emphasis on linear and quadratic functions. As you study each family of functions, you will learn to represent them in multiple ways - as verbal descriptions, equations, tables, and graphs. You will also learn to model real-world situations using functions in order to solve problems arising from those situations. In addition to its algebra content, Intermediate Algebra includes lessons on probability and data analysis. Students are required to have a Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 calculator.
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Geometry^*
#1213 & #2213 GEOMETRY
Requirement(s) needed: Intermediate Algebra
Prerequisites for: Advanced Algebra
Duration: 1 year
Credit: ½ credit per semester
Open to: 9-10-11
Description: In Geometry, students will develop reasoning and problem solving skills as they study topics such as congruence and similarity, and apply properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. Students will also develop problem solving skills by using length, perimeter, area, circumference, surface area, and volume to solve real-world problems. In addition to its geometry content, Geometry includes numerous examples and exercises involving algebra, data analysis, and probability. Students are required to have a Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 calculator.
Geometry^*
#1213 & #2213 GEOMETRY
Requirement(s) needed: Intermediate Algebra
Prerequisites for: Advanced Algebra
Duration: 1 year
Credit: ½ credit per semester
Open to: 9-10-11
Description: In Geometry, students will develop reasoning and problem solving skills as they study topics such as congruence and similarity, and apply properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. Students will also develop problem solving skills by using length, perimeter, area, circumference, surface area, and volume to solve real-world problems. In addition to its geometry content, Geometry includes numerous examples and exercises involving algebra, data analysis, and probability. Students are required to have a Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 calculator.
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Advanced Algebra^*
#1214 & #2214 Advanced Algebra
Requirement(s) needed: Intermediate Algebra and Geometry
Prerequisite for: IB Pre-Calculus, IB Physics
Duration: 1 year
Credit: ½ credit per semester
Open to: 10-11-12
Description: The content of Advanced Algebra is organized around families of functions, including linear, quadratic, exponential, radical, and rational functions. As students study each family of functions, students will learn to represent them in multiple ways - as verbal descriptions, equations, tables, and graphs. Students will also learn to model real-world situations using functions in order to solve problems arising from those situations. Advanced Algebra also includes lessons on probability and data analysis as well as numerous examples and exercises involving geometry and trigonometry. Students are required to have a Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 calculator.
Advanced Algebra^*
#1214 & #2214 ADVANCED ALGEBRA
Requirement(s) needed: Intermediate Algebra and Geometry
Prerequisite for: IB Pre-Calculus, IB Physics
Duration: 1 year
Credit: ½ credit per semester
Open to: 10-11-12
Description: The content of Advanced Algebra is organized around families of functions, including linear, quadratic, exponential, radical, and rational functions. As students study each family of functions, students will learn to represent them in multiple ways - as verbal descriptions, equations, tables, and graphs. Students will also learn to model real-world situations using functions in order to solve problems arising from those situations. Advanced Algebra also includes lessons on probability and data analysis as well as numerous examples and exercises involving geometry and trigonometry. Students are required to have a Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 calculator.
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IB/CITS Pre-Calculus^*
#1218 & #2219 IB/CITS PRE-CALCULUS OR #1202 & #2202 for “Early Bird”: UMD MATH 1250 PRECALCULUS ANALYSIS
Requirement(s) needed: Advanced Algebra and for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Prerequisite for: IB/CITS Calculus
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 4 semester credits
Open to: 11-12
Description: The intent of this course is to continue the flow of mathematics, as a student makes the transition from specific functions to a more generalized view of functions and into the fundamental concepts of calculus. In the process of this transition some of the topics to be studied will be: an overview of linear, quadratic, cubic, log and trig functions; permutations; binomial expansion; series and sequences; limits; continuity; bounds; statistics and probability; set and logic theory. Earlybird starts at 7:30 a.m. and can be an 8th course. This course receives weighted grading.
IB/CITS Pre-Calculus^*
#1218 & #2219 IB/CITS PRE-CALCULUS OR #1202 & #2202 for “Early Bird”: UMD MATH 1250 PRECALCULUS ANALYSIS
Requirement(s) needed: Advanced Algebra and for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Prerequisite for: IB/CITS Calculus
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 4 semester credits
Open to: 11-12
Description: The intent of this course is to continue the flow of mathematics, as a student makes the transition from specific functions to a more generalized view of functions and into the fundamental concepts of calculus. In the process of this transition some of the topics to be studied will be: an overview of linear, quadratic, cubic, log and trig functions; permutations; binomial expansion; series and sequences; limits; continuity; bounds; statistics and probability; set and logic theory. Earlybird starts at 7:30 a.m. and can be an 8th course. This course receives weighted grading.
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IB/CITS Calculus*
#1220 & #2221 IB/CITS CALCULUS: UMD MATH 1296 CALCULUS I
Requirement(s) needed: IB Pre-Calculus and for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 5 semester credits
Open to: 12
Description: This course begins with a review of functions and progresses to Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus.. This course receives weighted grading. Possible IB Exam fees.