Math

This one-year course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills for further studies in mathematics. It is intended to increase mathematical fluency in problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication in the study of number, algebra, functions, and statistics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation. 

Prerequisite: 

• Geometry

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I and Geometry. This one-year course provides students with a study of functions and statistics, including advanced topics. It incorporates problem-solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication skills through the study of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; the design of statistical studies; and statistical inference.  Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

A Texas Instrument (TI) graphing calculator is suggested.

Prerequisite: 

• B or better in Algebra I

• B or better in Geometry H or

• A in Geometry

This one-year course provides students with a study of functions and statistics, including advanced topics. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. content. It is designed for the above-average student who has successfully completed Algebra I and Geometry Honors, with a grade of “B” or better. It incorporates problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication skills through the study of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; the design of statistical studies; and statistical inference. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

 A Texas Instrument (TI) graphing calculator is suggested.

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• A in Algebra II H at A-TECH (AA, AB, or BA) or

• C or better in AP Precalculus

• AP Testing Fee - TBD

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Calculus AB examination. This college-level curriculum is primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. Before studying calculus, all students should successfully complete four years of secondary mathematics designed for college-bound students: courses in which they study algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

A graphic calculator is required.  The TI-84 is highly recommended for this level (See instructor).  It is required that students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.

AP Expectations for this course

Weekly Reading: No reading, but 30-45 minutes of VIDEOS

Weekly Study Time: 80-120 minutes

Tests/Essays: Formative quiz every 1.5-2 weeks; Summative test every 3-4 week.

Projects: None

Summer Work: None

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• C or better in AP Calculus AB

• AP Testing Fee - TBD

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Calculus BC examination. This college-level curriculum is primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications.  Calculus BC is an extension of Calculus AB rather than an enhancement; common topics require a similar depth of understanding. Before studying calculus, all students should successfully complete four years of secondary mathematics designed for college-bound students: courses in which they study algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

A graphic calculator is required.  The TI-84 is highly recommended for this level (See instructor).  It is required that students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.

AP Expectations for this course

Weekly Reading: None

Weekly Study Time: 80-120 minutes

Tests/Essays: Formative quiz every 1.5-2 weeks; Summative test every 3-4 week.

Projects: None

Summer Work: None

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• C or better in Algebra II H or

• B or better in Algebra II/College Prep Math

• AP Testing Fee - TBD

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Precalculus examination. It is designed for the above-average student who has successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry Honors, and Algebra II Honors with a grade of “B” or better. This college-level curriculum is focused on the exploration of functions modeling dynamic phenomena, providing students the opportunity to develop a deep conceptual understanding of functions and their graphs. The students apply mathematical practices to study a broad spectrum of function types, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and polar functions, as well as functions involving parameters, vectors, and matrices. This rigorous one-year course is designed for the motivated student with a strong background in advanced algebra and will prepare the student for college-level Calculus I, AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC, as well as provide a grounding for other mathematics and science courses that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. 

It is required that students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.

AP Expectations for this course

Weekly Reading: None; optional videos

Weekly Study Time: 80-120 minutes

Tests/Essays: Quizzes every 1-2 weeks; Tests every 3-4 weeks.

Projects: None

Summer Work: None

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• C or better in Algebra II H or higher or

• A in Algebra II

• AP Testing Fee - TBD

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Statistics examination. This college-level curriculum introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. The AP Statistics course is an option for any secondary school student who has successfully completed a second-year course in algebra and who possesses sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. 

A graphic calculator is required.  The TI-84 Plus or TI-Nspire CAS is highly recommended for this level (See instructor).  It is required that students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.

AP Expectations for this course

Weekly Reading: 1 - 3 pages

Weekly Study Time: 60 - 90 minutes

Tests/Essays: 2-3 tests / 3-5 quizzes per quarter

Projects: 1 per semester

Summer Work: None

Prerequisite: 

• Successful completion of AP Calculus BC

This one-year course is designed for students who have earned a score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Calculus BC examination. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. Many of the topics of differential and integral calculus for functions of a single variable, such as limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals, are studied for functions of several variables. This course includes a brief introduction into differential equations and linear algebra. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. 

Prerequisite: 

• Algebra II or higher

• Must be taken with College Preparatory Math: Trigonometry

This one-semester course is a fourth-year mathematics course designed to provide additional support for students' entry to and success in credit-bearing post-secondary mathematics courses. It is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. In preparation for college-level mathematics, the focus of this course is the study of advanced mathematical topics and their applications. Emphasis is on refining problem solving skills through modeling and project-based learning.   Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one-half credit of the mathematics credits required for graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

Prerequisite: 

• Algebra II or higher

• Must be taken with College Preparatory Math: Functions

This one-semester course is a fourth-year mathematics course designed to provide additional support for students' entry to and success in credit-bearing post-secondary mathematics courses. It is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. In preparation for college-level mathematics, the focus of this course is the study of advanced mathematical topics and their applications. Emphasis is on refining problem solving skills through modeling and project-based learning. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one-half credit of the mathematics credits required for graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. 

Prerequisite: 

• Algebra II or higher

• Must be taken with MATH 124

This one-year course is targeted for seniors who have expressed an interest in post-secondary college/career studies but who, in 11th grade, scored at a level deemed “not yet ready for college mathematics.” It is designed to provide the constructs and experiences that will allow such students to “re-certify” by the end of 12th grade (or prior to entering college) that they are eligible to be placed in credit-bearing gateway mathematics courses during their first semester of college. The course revisits and expands the understanding of content standards introduced in earlier mathematics courses and will emphasize numeracy, algebra and functions, geometry, and statistics in a variety of contexts. Mathematics concepts are represented in multiple ways, such as concrete/pictorial, verbal/written, numeric/data-based, graphical, and symbolic. The Standards for Mathematical Practice will provide the foundation for instruction and assessment. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. 

Prerequisite: 

• Must be taken concurrently with Data Science: Statistics

This one-semester course is a fourth-year mathematics course designed to be an alternative to precalculus that prepares students for entry to and success in credit-bearing post-secondary mathematics courses. It is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. It is designed to introduce students to the main ideas in data science through free tools such as Google Sheets, Python, Data Commons, and Tableau. Students will learn to be data explorers in project-based units, through which they will develop their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, probability, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, the power of data in society, and more. Upon completion of this course, students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developed abilities. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one-half credit of the mathematics credits required for graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. 

Prerequisite: 

• Must be taken concurrently with Data Science: Probability

This one-semester course is a fourth-year mathematics course designed to be an alternative to precalculus that prepares students for entry to and success in credit-bearing post-secondary mathematics courses. It is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. It is designed to introduce students to the main ideas in data science through free tools such as Google Sheets, Python, Data Commons, and Tableau. Students will learn to be data explorers in project-based units, through which they will develop their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, probability, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, the power of data in society, and more. Upon completion of this course, students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developed abilities.  Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one-half credit of the mathematics credits required for graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. 

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Algebra II or higher

• Dual Enrollment placement exam or qualifying ACT score

• Dual Enrollment Fee - TBD

COLLEGE ALGEBRA: Topics include equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; solutions of systems of linear equations; matrices; and sequences and series. 

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Successful Completion of AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC

• Dual Enrollment Fee - TBD

CALCULUS III: Topics include vectors, partial and directional derivatives, optimization problems, multiple integrals, parametric curves, vector fields, line integrals, surface integrals, and the theorems of Gauss, Green and Stokes. 

Prerequisite: 

• Algebra I

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I. This course provides students with a rigorous study of Euclidean geometry. It incorporates problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication in the study of transformational geometry, trigonometry, measurement, and probability. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.  

A scientific calculator is required for this class.

Prerequisite: 

• B or better in Algebra I

This one-year course provides students with a rigorous study of Euclidean geometry. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. It is designed for the above-average student who has successfully completed Algebra I, with a grade of “C” or better. It incorporates problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication in the study of transformational geometry, trigonometry, measurement, and probability. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation. 

A scientific calculator is required for this class.