Advanced Algebra

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: Expanding on foundational Algebra

MA29 - 1 Math Credit - Full Year

Students will expand upon their foundational Algebraic concepts to include nonlinear functions. Systems of equations will be reinforced and include the addition of systems of inequalities. Quadratic and Polynomial functions and some rational relationships will be studied. The rules of Exponents and Roots will be expanded upon and rewriting expressions from one to the other will be practiced. Factoring strategies will be reinforced to prepare students for advanced Algebraic concepts and applications. Enrollment is based on teacher recommendation from Algebra and Geometry and on math diagnostics.

ALGEBRA II: See structure in Mathematics all around you

HONORS

MA31 - 1 Math Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Advanced proficiency in both Algebra I AND Geometry and teacher recommendation.

This course focuses on the analysis and synthesis of functions and equations continuing a rigorous approach from Honors Geometry of applying new concepts to various models. Advanced Algebra teaches concepts through their applications, emphasizing the reading and writing of mathematics, providing a wide variety of meaningful problem-solving opportunities, and incorporating the graphing calculator.  The content of this course integrates geometry, discrete mathematics, and statistics together with algebra.  A TI-84 graphing calculator is required at the start of the course.

A LEVEL 

MA32 - 1 Math Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Proficiency (C- or better) in both Algebra I and Geometry with teacher recommendation.

See structure in Mathematics all around you. This course expands on the topics of Algebra I and integrates them with topics from Geometry, and provides further development of the concept of functions.  Topics include, but are not limited to, quadratic functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions and trigonometric functions, variations and their graphs, and systems of equations and inequalities.  Students are expected to complete independent text readings in preparation for each class.  This course is geared toward students who plan to eventually take Pre-Calculus.    A TI-84 graphing calculator is required at the start of the course.