Math

Algebra I– 2020 Grade 9 Prerequisites: 8th grade Math Recommended: MAP score greater than 230

Course Scope:

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 technology, including calculators and computer software, is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the Algebra I requirement and one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation. A Graphing Calculator is recommended.

Geometry – 2060 Grades 10 – 12 Prerequisites: 8th or 9th grade Algebra I and Recommended: MAP score less than 242 

Course Scope:

This one-year 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 mathematical tools and technology, including calculators and computer software, is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.

Geometry Honors– 20604 Prerequisites: 8th or 9th grade Algebra I and Recommended: MAP score greater than 242

Course Scope:

This one-year course provides students with a rigorous study of Euclidean geometry including advanced topics. 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 mathematical tools and technology, including calculators and computer software, is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.

Algebra II – 2090 Grade 10-12

Course Scope:

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 mathematical tools and technology, including calculators and computer software, is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.

Algebra II Honors – 20904 Prerequisites: Geometry/H Recommended: MAP score less than 243

Course Scope:

This one-year course provides students with a rigorous study of functions and statistics, including advanced topics. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. 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 mathematical tools and technology, including calculators and computer software, is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill 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. Revised Spring 2022. A Graphing Calculator is recommended.

Explorations in Data Science – 2255

Course Scope:

This one-year 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 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. 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. 

College Preparatory Mathematics – 2287 Prerequisite: Algebra II Recommended: MAP score greater than 245

Course Scope:

This rigorous one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed 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 technology, including calculators or computer software, 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. A Graphing Calculator is recommended.

Reasoning and Sense-Making: Data Analysis- 2165 Prerequisite: Algebra II  Recommended: MAP score greater than 245

Course Scope:

This one-year course is a fourth-year mathematics course designed to be an alternative pathway that prepares students for entry to and success in credit-bearing post-secondary mathematics courses. It is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through project and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities, and mathematics necessary to be an informed citizen. Upon successful completion, students will be able to utilize quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information found in modern media and encountered in life. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.

AP Precalculus Prerequisite: Algebra II Recommended: Algebra II H

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Precalculus examination. 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, 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 technology, including graphing calculators and computer software, 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. Approved Fall 2022.  A Graphing Calculator is recommended. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. Cost: $95. See your school counselor if you have financial hardship.

AP Statistics – 22502   Prerequisite: Algebra II/H

Course Scope:

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 excellent 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 technology, including graphing calculators and computer software, 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. Revised Spring 2022. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. Cost: $95. See your school counselor if you have financial hardship.

DUAL CREDIT - MATH 120   Prerequisite: Algebra II/H

FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE MATHEMATICS: Sets, logic; probability, statistics; consumer mathematics; variation; geometry and trigonometry for measurement; linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions. Emphasis on problem solving and applications. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE Institution(s). Instructors must be approved by the partnering institution.

DUAL CREDIT - MATH 126 - 21464 Prerequisite: Algebra II  Recommended: Algebra II Honors

PRECALCULUS I: Fundamentals of algebra; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, their graphs, and applications; complex numbers; absolute value and quadratic inequalities; systems of equations, matrices, determinants. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE Institution(s). Instructors must be approved by the partnering institution.