PRE-INTEGRATED MATH
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: None
Pre Integrated is designed for students who have had a history of struggling with Pre-Algebra topics, including basic operations with fractions, integer operations, and manipulation of variables. Upon completion of Pre-Integrated Math with a C or better students will be immediately enrolled in Integrated Math 1.
INTEGRATED MATH 1
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Alg/Integrated Math
A-G: C
Prerequisite: For incoming students, placement is based on multiple measures including 8th grade diagnostic, 9th grade math assessments, teacher recommendation, prior math classes, and/or SBAC test results.
Integrated Math 1 is the first course in a three course college preparatory series. The course covers key algebra topics of linear and exponential functions. In addition, focuses on geometric transformations and congruence. Students who do not achieve a C or better will need to repeat Integrated 1 before moving on to Integrated Math 2
INTEGRATED MATH 2
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Alg/Integrated Math or Mathematics
A-G: C
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 1 with a C or above
Integrated Math 2 is the second course in a three course college preparatory series. Students will continue their study of linear and exponential models learned in Integrated Math 1. Quadratic equations will be introduced as well as the study of similarity, Pythagorean relationships, right triangle trigonometry, and circles.
CAREER MATH
Grades: 11-12
Graduation Requirement: Mathematics or Third Year Math
A-G: No
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 1 with a D- or above
Career Math is a course designed for students who have taken all the college prep math that they need and want to get ready for how they'll use math post graduation in their careers. The course has three distinct units, each designed to help ensure that how much math you know never blocks you from having the jobs you want or solving the problems you're thinking about. You'll explore which careers have entrance exams and spend some time studying for the ones that you're interested in. Then, you'll get ready for math beyond school by (1) returning to the basics to remind you not all math has letters and shapes and (2) using free online calculators and tools that make it so that you can solve messy real-world problems more easily.
By taking this course, you'll remember that you are pretty good at a lot of the math you'll need in life, especially with the right tools AND you'll remember that, no matter how long it's been since you were in school, if there's a math test in the way of what you want, you can study for and pass it. Hopefully it'll make your life better.
INTEGRATED MATH 3
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Alg/Integrated Math or Mathematics or Third Year Math
A-G: C
Prerequisite: Integrated 2 with a grade of C or better
Integrated Math 3 is the third course in a three course college preparatory series. Students continue their exploration of quadratic and exponential models. Inverses and logarithmic properties are introduced as well as the study of the rational root theorem for polynomial equations. Also included is the study of rational expressions/equations.
EXPLORING DATA SCIENCE Data Science Info Video
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Mathematics or Third Year Math
A-G: C (Equivalent to Int Math 3)
Prerequisite: Integrated 2 with a grade of C or better
Exploring Data Science is the third course in a three-course college preparatory series. This curriculum will 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! At the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developed abilities. This new data-intensive world can be difficult to navigate; decisions that used to be straightforward are now more complex, requiring individuals to be constantly separating fact from fiction. In short, the need to analyze and interpret data is no longer confined to engineering or computer programming; it has become an essential life skill. Everywhere we turn, data is telling and weaving stories about our world.
OTHER THIRD YEAR MATH OPTIONS
Other options for a third year math (that does NOT meet A-G requirements) include Ag Mechanics 3, Woodworking 3, Computer Science Principles Honors, and Advanced Auto. See the CTE page for course details. If you are interested in this option, please speak with your counselor.
HONORS INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Mathematics or Third Year Math
A-G: C
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 3 or Exploring Data Science with a grade of C or better
This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. Topics include: elementary principles and applications of descriptive statistics, counting principles, elementary probability principles, probability distributions, estimation of parameters hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Graphing Calculators (T.I. 83, 83, 84) are strongly encouraged and used almost daily.
INTRO TO STATISTICS [In Person or Online Dual Enrollment Class] Video Coming Soon
MATH 13. STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
Units: 4
Hours: 72 Lecture
Grades: 11-12
Graduation Requirement: Mathematics or Third Year Math
A-G: C
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 3 or Exploring Data Science (Grade of B or better recommended for both) or C or Better in Sierra College MATH D or E
This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. Topics include: elementary principles and applications of descriptive statistics, counting principles, elementary probability principles, probability distributions, estimation of parameters hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Graphing Calculators (T.I. 83, 83, 84) are strongly encouraged and used almost daily. (C-ID MATH 110) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
HONORS PRE-CALCULUS PreCal & Honors Pre Cal Info Video
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Mathematics or Third Year Math
A-G: C
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 3 with a grade of A or (B with teacher recommendation)
This course is designed for students who are planning to take AP Calculus here at Placer High. The areas of study will include those of college level algebra, both geometric and algebraic interpretations of the families of functions including linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and rational A significant part of the course will be devoted to the study of trigonometry, including both concrete applications and the proofs of identities.
AP CALCULUS AB AP Calculus AB/BC Info Video
Grades: 11-12
Graduation Requirement: Mathematics or Third Year Math
A-G: C
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus with a grade of C or better
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus is a course designed to be equivalent to a college level study in Calculus. The expectation is that students will seek college placement, college credit or both from a college or university through the Advanced Placement Test, which is administered in May of each year.
Passing the AP test will earn one semester of calculus credit at the college or university level. Calculus covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus which is equivalent to the first semester of college calculus. The topics for this course include functions, graphs, limits, asymptotes, continuity, derivatives, curve determination, applications, chain rule, Riemann Sums, anti-differentiation, definite and indefinite integrals, numerical approximations of integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
AP CALCULUS BC AP Calculus AB/BC Info Video
Grades: 11-12
Graduation Requirement: Mathematics or Third Year Math
A-G: C
Prerequisite: Advanced Placement Calculus AB with a C or better
This course includes all of the topics covered in AP Calculus AB, as well as convergence tests for series, Taylor and/or Maclaurin series, the use of parametric, equations, polar functions, including arc length in polar coordinates, calculating curve length in parametric and function (y=f(x)) equations, L’Hopital’s rule, improper integrals, and using partial fractions to integrate rational functions.
Students in AP Calculus BC generally receive two semesters of Advanced Placement credits in mathematics.