Students must take and pass four credits in Math to graduate from Meade County High School.
Algebra I and Algebra I Honors Grade 9
This course is designed for students who are proficient in basic mathematics and have mastered pre-algebra skills. The objective of Accelerated Algebra I H is to develop skills in algebraic manipulation and strategies for problem solving and to give students an understanding of algebra by emphasizing concepts, structure, and applications, including problem solving in new and unusual situations. Topics will include the real number system, number theory, algebraic expressions and sentences, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, operations with polynomials, graphing, exponents, radicals, factoring and systems of equations. The differences between honors and regular level work is the depth to which the material is covered and the expectations of performance.
Geometry and Geometry Honors Grades 9 and 10
This course is designed for the student with a strong background in algebra and enjoys being challenged. It focuses on the applications of geometric concepts and the use of algebraic language to describe geometric relationships. Proofs are introduced throughout the course. Some of the plane and solid geometric topics include congruent triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines, similar polygons, Pythagorean Theorem, circles, areas and volumes. The difference in honors and regular level work is the depth to which the material is covered and the expectation of performance.
Algebra II and Algebra II Honors Grades 10, 11, and 12
Pre-Req: Algebra I
This course is designed to expand the mathematical concepts of Algebra I, emphasis is placed on preparation or study of higher mathematics, abstract thinking skills, the function concept, and the algebraic solution of problems in various content areas. Topics include the complex number system and matrices, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphs of functions and relations, probability and statistics, and systems of equations. The differences between honors and regular level work is the depth to which the material is covered and the expectation of performance.
Algebra III Grade 11, 12
Pre-Req: Algebra II
This course is intended for those students who struggled in Algebra II and do not have the skills to be successful in PreCalculus. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Perform basic operations on real numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, and radicals. Solve linear, absolute value, quadratic, inequalities and radical equations. Define, evaluate, and graph functions Solve problems in plane trigonometry The main goal of this course is to prepare students so that they will be able to go straight into math courses that are credit bearing when entering college.
Technical Math Grade 12
This class has both a technical/real life component and a math component. The technical/real life component is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to work in industry and real life. Topics include basic math skills, unit conversions, measurements, ratios and proportions, percentages, basic money management, and consumerism. The math component is designed to review basic skills and develop some algebraic skills.
Pre-Calculus Honors Grades 10, 11, and 12
Pre-Req: Algebra II
This course is intended for students who plan to take a calculus course in high school or college. It includes the topics traditionally taught as Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry and integrates additional work with other functions. The topics are: functions, their inverses, graphs and their applications including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, circular, and trigonometric, absolute value and natural number (sequence and series); analytic geometry; polar coordinates; complex number system; sequence and series, and their sums and conic sections.
AP Calculus Grade 12
Pre-Req: Pre-Calculus Honors
This course follows the curriculum established by the College Board and prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination in AP Calculus. The content of the course will consist of a brief review of pre-calculus mathematics, an intuitive approach to the limit and continuity concepts, an introduction to the derivative as slope and as rate of change, applications of the derivative, introduction to the antiderivative (indefinite integral) and definite integral with applications to area and volume problems, motion problems and other physical problems.
AP Statistics DC Grades 11 and 12
This course follows the curriculum established by the College Board and prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination in AP Statistics. The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes. 1. Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns 2. Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study 3. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation 4. Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses
This is a Dual-Credit class. Any student who successfully completes this course will receive a high school credit which meets their MCHS criteria as well as a credit from Campbellsville University, which may transfer to other universities.
College Algebra Honors Grade 12
Pre-Req: Algebra II
An overview of manipulation of monomials, polynomials rational and radical expressions; solving equations and inequalities, including linear, rational, quadratic, absolute value, exponential and logarithmic; developing problem solving techniques; an introduction to functions, the algebra of functions and their graphs; study of properties and graphs of polynomial and rational functions, as well as exponential and logarithmic functions; techniques in graphing functions, including use of a graphing calculator; reading/interpreting graphs of functions and applications.
This is a Dual-Credit class. Any student who successfully completes this course will receive a high school credit which meets their MCHS criteria as well as a credit from Campbellsville University, which may transfer to other universities. This is not an AP class and students will not have to pass an AP Exam to receive credit. Most students who reach benchmark on the ACT do well in this course.
College Algebra is the math requirement for most programs of study at the university level. Often this class is the only college level math class a student will need, check the program of study for your major. At MCHS, College Algebra is a combination of computer based class and paper/pencil, and is more rigorous than most classes offered. Students must get teacher approval to take the class. The cost for the class are determined by Campbellsville University.