Math

NC Math 1           

This course will provide the opportunity to study traditional topics from statistics, linear equations and inequalities, functions and slope, geometry, solving systems of equations inequalities, exponential functions, and polynomials. Students will use technology including manipulatives, calculators, and application software.

NC Math 1 Honors            

This course will provide the opportunity to study traditional topics from statistics, linear equations and inequalities, functions and slope, geometry, solving systems of equations inequalities, exponential functions, and polynomials. Students will use technology including manipulatives, calculators, and application software. Emphasis will be placed on higher order thinking skills that impact practical and increasingly complex applications in a problem-centered, connected approach.

NC Math 2           

This course provides a focus on functions, quadratics, law of exponents/radicals, systems and inequalities, geometry/transformations, right triangles, probability, and inverse/direct variations.

NC Math 2 Honors           

This course provides a focus on functions, quadratics, law of exponents/radicals, systems and inequalities, geometry/transformations, right triangles, probability, and inverse/direct variations. Emphasis will be placed on higher order thinking skills that impact practical and increasingly complex applications in a problem-centered, connected approach. 

NC Math 3           

The high school standards in NC Math 3 specify the mathematics that all students should study in order to be college and career ready. The high school NC Math 3 standards are listed in conceptual categories: Geometry, Circles, Measurement and Dimensions with Modeling, Complex Number System/Arithmetic with Polynomial and Rational Expressions, Seeing Structure in Expressions/Creating Equations, Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions, and Statistics.  

NC Math 3 Honors           

The high school standards in NC Math 3 specify the mathematics that all students should study in order to be college and career ready. The high school NC Math 3 standards are listed in conceptual categories: Geometry, Circles, Measurement and Dimensions with Modeling, Complex Number System/Arithmetic with Polynomial and Rational Expressions, Seeing Structure in Expressions/Creating Equations, Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions, and Statistics. Emphasis will be placed on higher order thinking skills that impact practical and increasingly complex applications in a problem- centered, connected approach.

NC Math 4            

The primary focus of this course is on functions and statistical thinking, continuing the study of algebra, functions, trigonometry and statistical concepts previously experienced in NC Math 1-3. The course is designed to be a capstone to introductory statistical concepts. Additionally, the course intentionally integrates concepts from algebra and functions to demonstrate the close relationship between algebraic reasoning as applied to the characteristics and behaviors of more complex functions. In many cases, undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM fields will take an entry-level Algebra or Introductory Statistics course. Students will be prepared for college level algebra and statistics or as a bridge to prepare students for Precalculus or other advanced math courses. 

NC Math 4 Honors           

The primary focus of this course is on functions and statistical thinking, continuing the study of algebra, functions, trigonometry and statistical concepts previously experienced in NC Math 1-3. The course is designed to be a capstone to introductory statistical concepts. Additionally, the course intentionally integrates concepts from algebra and functions to demonstrate the close relationship between algebraic reasoning as applied to the characteristics and behaviors of more complex functions. In many cases, undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM fields will take an entry-level Algebra or Introductory Statistics course. Students will be prepared for college level algebra and statistics or as a bridge to prepare students for Precalculus or other advanced math courses. Emphasis will be placed on higher order thinking skills that impact practical and increasingly complex applications in a problem-centered, connected approach.

AP Statistics         

This course will provide the equivalent of a college statistics course. Topics will include describing data patterns and departures from patterns; sampling and experimentation; exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation; estimating population parameters and testing hypothesis. This course differs significantly from high school level math with respect to the range and depth of topics taught and time and effort required of the students. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP Statistics Exam in May. 

Precalculus Honors         

The purpose of Precalculus is to build upon the study of algebra, functions, and trigonometry experienced in previous high school mathematics courses. This course will build on students' algebraic skills and understanding of functions to delve into real world phenomena and to deepen understanding of the functions in the course. This course is designed for students pursuing career in STEM-related fields. Students will be prepared for Calculus, AP Calculus and any entry-level college course. 

AP Precalculus        

In this class, students will explore everyday situations using mathematical tools and lenses. Students will practice with modeling and functions, examining scenarios through multiple representations. AP Precalculus prepares students to apply their understanding of functions by construction and validating appropriate function models for scenarios, sets of conditions and data sets, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the nature and behavior of each function type. Completion of this course will prepare students to take the AP Precalculus test in May. 

AP Calculus AB            

This course will provide the equivalent of a college calculus course. Topics will include functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals. This course differs significantly from high school level math with respect to the range and depth of topics taught and time and effort required of the students. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP Calculus AB Exam in May.   

AP Calculus BC            

This course will provide the equivalent of a college calculus course and is a continuation of AP Calculus AB. Topics will include the study of parametric, polar and vector functions, improper integrals, anti-derivatives by substitution of variables, logistic differential equations and polynomial approximations and series. This course differs significantly from high school level math with respect to the range and depth of topics covered and time and effort required of the students. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP Calculus BC Exam in May.    

Math - Electives

AP Computer Science Principles          

AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cyber security concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles will give students the opportunity to use technology to address real-world problems and build relevant solutions. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science. The AP Computer Science Principles course is designed to be equivalent to a first-semester introductory college computing course.  The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP Computer Science Principles Exam in May.   

AP Computer Science            

AP Computer Science is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP Computer Science Exam in May.  

Foundations of NC Math 1           

Foundations of Math I provides learners with an opportunity to review and study foundational topics for higher-level mathematics. Topics include: working with different forms of numbers (rates, ratios, fractions, percents); exponents and exponential notation; solving percent problems using proportions; integers; square roots; simplifying numerical and algebraic expressions; solving one-variable equations; linear relationships; and statistics. Students will solve relevant and authentic problems using manipulatives and appropriate technology.