Administrator: Stephanie Frisina | Phone: 453-1500, ext. 4001 | Department Chair: Natalie Wood
The mathematics program includes courses for basic skill development, consumer awareness, and college preparation. Students entering ninth grade are placed in the course that matches their previous degree of success in eighth grade and provides the most reasonable opportunity for growth. A TI-nspire (CX) is strongly encouraged for all mathematics courses.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, student data, and performance indicators.
Required Course Materials: 1 inch Binder, loose leaf paper, ruler, dividers, pens, pencils, highlighters, TI-Nspire graphing calculator recommended
The content of this course focuses on the foundational skills, equations, inequalities, functions, polynomials, number sense, geometry, and statistics as well as the standards of mathematical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for Algebra.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and completion of Math 8.
Required Course Materials: 1 inch Binder, loose leaf paper, ruler, dividers, pens, pencils, highlighters, TI-Nspire graphing calculator recommended
Specific topics in the course include: Operations with radicals, algebraic equations and inequalities, quadratics, systems of equations, operations with polynomials, operations with rational expressions, coordinate geometry, and introduction to statistics. Students in this course will receive higher levels of support with additional class time compared to the Algebra course and will have a focus on mathematical fundamentals. Students will be sitting for the Algebra 1 Common Core exam in June.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grade 9 | Course Number: 3312
Prerequisite: It is recommended average or above average achievement in Level 8 Mathematics.
Required Course Materials: 1 inch Binder, loose leaf paper, ruler, dividers, pens, pencils, highlighters, TI-Nspire graphing calculator recommended
Specific topics in the course include: Operations with radicals, algebraic equations and inequalities, quadratics, systems of equations, operations with polynomials, operations with rational expressions, coordinate geometry, and introduction to statistics. Student will be sitting for the Algebra 1 Common Core exam in June.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grade 9 | Course Number: 3315
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and outstanding achievement in Level 8 Math is required.
Required Course Materials: 1 inch binder, loose leaf paper, dividers, ruler, pens, pencils, highlighter, TI-Nspire graphing calculator recommended
This honors level course is available for those students who would benefit from challenging work. Students in the course are exposed to more difficult problem–solving situations and analytical discussions than those studied in Algebra A. Student will be sitting for the Algebra 1 Common Core exam in June.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 9-12 | Course Number: 3324
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra A and the Algebra Common Core exam
Required course materials: Pocket Folders or Binders, Black Pen and Pencils, Compass (optional), Highlighters/Colored Pencils at least 3 different colors
Specific topics in this course include: geometric definitions, informal and formal proofs, coordinate geometry and coordinate geometry proofs, transformation geometry, constructions and locus, geometric solids, geometry of the circle. In addition, students will be introduced to trigonometry and probability concepts. Students will be sitting for the Geometry Common Core exam in June.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 9-10 | Course Number: 3328
Prerequisite: It is recommended at least an 85 average in Algebra H as well as 85+ on the Algebra Common Core exam.
Required Course Materials: Binder or Folder, Pencils & Black Pens, 2 highlighters (different colors), Compass
This honors level course is available for those students who would benefit from challenging work. Students in the course are exposed to more difficult problem–solving situations and analytical discussions than those studied in Geometry A. Students will be sitting for the Geometry Common Core exam in June.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 11-12 | Course Number: 3324WS
Prerequisite: Algebra
Required Course Materials: Binder or Folder, Pencils & Black Pens, 2 highlighters (different colors), Compass
Specific topics in this course include: geometric definitions, informal geometric proofs, coordinate geometry and coordinate geometry proofs, transformation geometry, constructions and locus, geometric solids, geometry of the circle. Students in this course will receive higher levels of support with additional class time compared to the Geometry course and will have a focus on mathematical fundamentals. Students will have the option to take the Geometry Common Core exam in June.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 10-12 | Course Number: 3326
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry A and the Geometry Common Core exam.
Required Course Materials: Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Highlighter or colored pencils, TI-Nspire Calculator (optional and will be available in class)
Specific topics include: rational and irrational expressions, complex numbers, equations and inequalities, quadratics, exponents and logarithms, sequences and series, relations and functions, probability and statistics, introduction to trigonometry, trigonometric applications, graphics and equations. Students will be sitting for the Algebra 2 Common Core exam in June.
*This course is offered as an option in a semester format. Students who are enrolled in the semester Algebra 2A course must be enrolled in the Pre-Calculus semester course during the same school year. Students will take Algebra 2A in the fall and Pre-Calculus in the spring.
40 Weeks | 2 Credits | Grades 10-12 | Course Number: 3326S & 3341S
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry A and the Geometry Common Core exam.
Required Course Materials: Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Highlighter or colored pencils, TI-Nspire Calculator (optional and will be available in class)
This course is designed to learn topics in both the Algebra 2 and Pre- Calculus curriculums. Students in this course must have a mastery of the concepts and skills presented in Algebra 1 and Geometry and may be considering a career in mathematics or science. Specific topics include: rational and irrational expressions, complex numbers, equations and inequalities, quadratics, exponents and logarithms, sequences and series, relations and functions, probability and statistics, trigonometric applications, analytic geometry, polynomials, conic sections, polar coordinates, matrices and determinants, and limits and derivatives. Students will be sitting for the Algebra 2 Common Core exam in June but have the option to take it in January.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 10-12 | Course Number: 3327
Prerequisite: It is recommended a minimum average of 85 in Geometry H and a score of 85+ on the Geometry Common Core exam.
Required Course Materials: Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Highlighter or colored pencils, (1) 2" 3 ring binder or (12) 3-tab pocket folders, TI-Nspire Calculator (optional and will be available in class)
The basic content for this Honors level course is the same as the outline described for Algebra II A. The presentation and emphasis is, however, more abstract. More challenging problems are assigned and discussed. Enrichment is provided in the study of various algebraic, trigonometric and statistical concepts. Students will be sitting for the Algebra 2 Common Core exam in June.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 11-12 | Course Number: 3325WS
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry (WS) or Geometry A, including passing the Algebra Common Core exam.
Required course material: Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Highlighter or colored pencils, TI-Nspire Calculator (optional and will be available in class)
Specific topics include: rational and irrational expressions, complex numbers, equations and inequalities, quadratics, exponents and logarithms, sequences and series, relations and functions, probability and statistics, introduction to trigonometry, trigonometric applications, graphics and equations. Students will have the option to sit for the Algebra 2 Common Core exam in June.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 11-12 | Course Number: 3341
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2A and a passing grade (65+) on the Algebra 2 Common Core exam.
Required Course Materials: 1 and a half to 2 inch 3 ring binder, Pencils, Pens, Straight Edge. Scrap Paper.
The course is designed for a strong mathematics student who may be considering a career in mathematics or science. Students in this course must have a mastery of the concepts and skills presented in all the previous Regents level mathematics courses. Topics covered include: analytic geometry, polynomials, functions, conic sections, logarithmic functions, polar coordinates, matrices and determinants, limits and derivatives, and sequences and series.
*This course is offered as an option in a semester format. Students who are enrolled in the semester Pre-Calculus course must be enrolled in the Algebra 2A semester course during the same school year. Students will take Algebra 2A in the fall and Pre-Calculus in the spring.
40 Weeks | LHS Credit 3 College Credits | Grades 11-12 | Course Number: 3343
Prerequisite: A passing grade (72%+) on the Algebra 2 Common Core exam, a passing grade (66%+) on the Algebra I Common Core exam, and a passing grade (66%+) on the Geometry Common Core exam.
Required Course Materials: 1 and a half to 2 inch 3 ring binder. Pencils, Pens, Straight Edge. Scrap Paper.
The content of this course is the same as the basic outline described for Pre-calculus A. The presentation and emphasis is, however, more demanding than that of the Academic level course. It is designed for the highly talented mathematics student. (OCC credit is available for this course.)
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 11-12 | Course Number: 3338
Prerequisite: Completion of any two math courses.
Required Course Materials: Large 2 inch (or wider) binder with dividers and loose leaf paper, Folder to keep loose packets and other information, Writing utensils: pens /pencils and loose leaf paper
This full-year elective course is designed to help students understand the direct connection between mathematics and real-life financial problems. It focuses on developing practical skills in budgeting, credit management, understanding living expenses, and using current tools to build financial literacy. The course includes algebraic and geometric topics, explored from an application perspective, with an emphasis on solving financial problems students may face in their daily lives. Topics such as managing credit cards, planning budgets, and analyzing costs will be applied through real-world simulations, allowing students to gain hands-on experience. Students will also explore the basics of statistics and data analysis, particularly in relation to financial decision-making. Technology will be a key component, as students work with graphing calculators, math-based computer programs, spreadsheets, and Internet applications. Upon successful completion, students will be able to solve various types of equations, create and interpret graphs, and apply mathematical concepts to solve financial problems, equipping them with essential skills for their future studies and everyday life.
COLLEGE PREP ALGEBRA
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grade 12 | Course Number: 3350
Prerequisite: Algebra II credit
This course includes much of the algebraic content of the Pre-calculus course. The topics are covered in a manner, which is more concrete and more computational than the approach of the Pre-calculus course. The pacing is still demanding, however, and requires that students in College Prep Algebra have a thorough mastery of algebraic concepts and skills. The topics covered include: algebraic operations, system of equations, quadratic functions, mathematical induction, the binomial theorem, complex numbers, theory of equations, determinants, and infinite series.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grade 12 | Course Number: 3391
Prerequisite: It is recommended a course average of 75+ in Pre-Calculus A or OCC Pre-Calculus.
Required Course Materials: Graphing Calculator (TI nspire CAS suggested, TI nspire CX acceptable), Index cards, highlighters, pencils, graph paper, binder, folder
The content of this course is a rigorous treatment of the topics included in a typical freshman year college course. All students cover material geared for the CEEB Advanced Placement examination (AB level) in May. Students utilize the TI-83+ graphing calculator throughout the course. The estimated fee for the required AP exam is $94.
40 Weeks | 1 LHS Credit | 3 College Credits | Grade 12 | Course Number: 3392
Prerequisite: a course average of 70+ in Pre-Calculus A, and OCC Pre-Calculus; a course average of 66%+ in Calculus.
Required Course Materials: Binder or Folder, Pencils, Pens, Paper
This is a first course in calculus for students interested in careers in mathematics, science, computer science or engineering. Basic analytic geometry, functions, limits and continuity, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, chain rule, implicit differentiation, antiderivatives, definite integrals, Fundamental Theorem, applications of derivatives and integrals. Graphing calculator use is required. There is no tuition fee for this course.
40 Weeks | 1 LHS Credit | 3 College Credits | Grade 11-12 | Course Number: 3393
Prerequisite: It is recommended a course average of 80+ in Algebra 2 and/or course average of 75+ in Pre-Calculus A or OCC Pre-Calculus.
Required course materials: Binder, Loose Leaf, Writing Utensil. (recommended TI Nspire Calculator)
This course is equivalent to an introductory college level statistics course. Colleges typically require one statistics course for majors in engineering, psychology, sociology, health science, and business. The topics for AP Statistics are divided into four major themes. They are: • Exploring data: observing patterns and departure from patterns • Planning a study: deciding what and how to measure • Anticipating patterns: producing models using probability and simulations • Statistical inference confirming models. Students will utilize the TI N-Spire calculators throughout the course and prepare for the CEEB Advanced Placement examination in May. The estimated fee for the required AP exam is $94.
40 Weeks | 1 LHS Credit | 3 College Credits | Grade 12 | Course Number: 3340
Prerequisite: Students must have passed 3 High School mathematics courses, previously. Students must have an overall GPA of 75%+ at the end of junior year.
Required Course Materials: Folder to keep packets and other papers, (optional) TI-Inspire CX (or CX II) Graphing Calculator (available for use in class), pens/pencils, loose leaf paper, Index cards (2 packages).
This course is designed to be appropriate for the student that intends on attending college after graduation but is pursuing a field in humanities or for non-mathematics majors. Topics include, but are not limited to: random sampling, graphical displays of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution, standard scores, and hypothesis testing. Students will utilize the TI N-Spire CX calculator throughout the course.