Ya’at’eeh!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year in the Math Department!
We are delighted to have you as part of our math community and look forward to an engaging and enriching year ahead.
The Math Department at Pinon High School is dedicated to fostering a love for mathematics and supporting every student's mathematical journey. Our team of passionate and experienced educators is committed to providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment where students can develop their mathematical skills, critical thinking abilities, and problem-solving strategies.
Throughout the year, we will explore various branches of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, statistics, and more. We believe that mathematics is not just about memorizing formulas and procedures but also about developing a deep conceptual understanding and applying mathematical concepts to real-world situations. Our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in mathematics and beyond.
We encourage active participation, collaboration, and perseverance in our math classes. Don't be afraid to ask questions, seek help when needed, and engage in class discussions and group activities. Together, we will explore mathematical concepts, tackle challenging problems, and discover the beauty and relevance of mathematics in our daily lives.
Parents/Guardians, we value your partnership in your child's education. We believe that open communication between home and school is crucial for student success. We encourage you to stay involved, support your child's learning at home, and reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have. Together, we can provide a nurturing and supportive environment for your child's mathematical growth.
As we embark on this exciting journey together, let's embrace the joys and challenges of mathematics. We are confident that with your effort, dedication, and our guidance, this school year will be filled with growth, achievement, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of mathematics.
Here's to a successful and rewarding year in the Math Department!
Ahéhee'
Warm regards,
Math Department Faculty
Math Courses Offered, SY 2024-2025
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 is a course designed to help students learn function notation and develop the concepts of domain and range. They focus on linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, including sequences, absolute value, step and piecewise-defined functions; they interpret functions given graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally; translate between representations; and understand the limitations of various representations. Students build on and extend their understanding of integer exponents to consider exponential functions. Students compare the key characteristics of quadratic functions to those of linear and exponential functions. Students identify the real solutions of those functions.
Geometry
Geometry is a two-semester course, which emphasizes the basics of geometry (finding the area, identifying shapes and their properties, etc.) The course establishes criteria for congruence of geometric figures based on rigid motions and constructions; establishes criteria for similarity of geometric figures based on dilations and proportional reasoning; develop understanding of informal explanations of circumference, area, and volume formulas; prove geometric theorems; solve problems involving right triangles. The course also includes some trigonometry and a study of logic and reasoning.
Algebra 2
This course is designed to build on algebraic and geometric concepts. It develops advances algebra skills such as extending the real number system to the complex number system, representing radicals with rational exponents; solve and interpret solutions to a variety of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations; demonstrate competency graphing and interpreting functions extending from linear, quadratic, and exponential with integer exponents to polynomial, radical, exponential with real exponents, logarithmic trigonometric functions, and piecewise defined functions; and extend simple and compound probability calculations to conditional probability. The content of this course are important for students’ success on both ACT and college mathematics entrance exams.
Precalculus
This course is designed to cover topics in Algebra ranging from polynomial, rational, and exponential functions to conic sections. Trigonometry concepts such as Law of Sines and Cosines will be introduced. Students will then begin analytic geometry and calculus concepts such as limits, derivatives, and integrals. This class is important for any student planning to take a college algebra or college pre-calculus class.