Mathematics

IB Applications & Interpretation SL (Year 1) I & II (11)

4054/4055

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Accelerated HS Algebra/Algebra 2 or Algebra 2

This is year one of a two-year SL course designed for students who are going to take the IB Math A & I SL exam. This is the first year of this course in the SL A & I series. The major topics include: Numbers and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, Stats and Probability, and Calculus. In addition, students start to work on the Math Exploration (IA) in this course. This IB course is part of a 2-year curriculum which gives students the opportunity to earn potential college credit via the internal assessment and the May exams. Testing would occur after the student completes course 4854/4855 in their senior year.

IB Analysis & Approaches SL/HL (Year 1) I & II (11)

4816/4817

Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Core Topics

This is a rigorous 2-year course available for students with a strong background in mathematics. This course will provide a strong base for any mathematics based path in college. Topics include: Numbers and Algebra; Functions; Geometry and Trigonometry; Statistics and Probability, and Calculus. IB requires completion of an extended mathematical exploration for this course’s Internal Assessment. While the exploration may be initiated in the first year, most of the work will be completed during the second year. This course prepares students for the IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL/HL exam during May of the senior year, and the expectation is that all students will sit for the exam. Summative assessments generally consist of previous exam problems.

Algebra 2 I & II (11)

4010/4011

Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB MYP HS Algebra (or its equivalent)

This course continues the discussion of algebraic concepts, including linear, quadratic, and exponential functions from the High School Algebra course, but it also explores other families of functions: polynomial, absolute value, logarithmic, radical, rational, and periodic. Students learn to represent these functions in multiple ways-- as verbal descriptions, equations, tables, and graphs. Functions are used to model and solve real-world problems. Unit topics include: Linear Systems, Linear Programming, Solving Quadratic Equations, Rational Exponents & Roots, Families of Functions, Polynomials, Rational Expressions & Equations, Statistics, and Sequences & Series. A scientific calculator with data capabilities is used in this course. Successful completion of this course (or its equivalent) is a requirement for graduation.

IB Applications & Interpretation SL (Year 2) I & II (12)

4852/4853

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Applications & Interpretation SL (year 1)

This is year two of a two-year SL course designed for students who are going to take the IB Math A & I SL exam. The major topics include: Number and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, Stats and Probability, and Calculus. Along with the topics listed, students will also finish and submit the Math Exploration (IA) in this course. This IB course gives students the opportunity to earn potential college credit via internal and external IB assessments.

IB Analysis & Approaches SL/HL (year 2) I & II (12)

4854/4855

Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Analysis & Approaches SL/HL (year 1)

This is a rigorous 2-year course available for students with a strong background in mathematics. This course provides a strong base for any mathematics-based path in college. Topics include: Numbers and Algebra; Functions; Geometry and Trigonometry; Statistics and Probability, and Calculus. IB requires completion of an extended mathematical exploration for this course’s Internal Assessment. While the exploration may be initiated in the first year, most of the work is completed during this year. This course prepares students for the IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL/HL exam during May of the senior year, and the expectation is that all students will sit for the exam. Summative assessments generally consist of previous exam problems. This course gives students the opportunity to earn potential college credit via internal and external IB assessments.

Statistics I & II (12)

4805/4806

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2

This course is intended for seniors who may not be interested in taking an IB Diploma-level course but still want to take an additional year of mathematics. This course can also be taken concurrently with any other courses that come after the prerequisite. Statistics are used in a variety of careers, such as nursing, advertising, management, biology, engineering, marketing, and sales. Topics explored include distributions, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, samples, and surveys. This course may conclude with a group research project in which students are asked to conduct a survey/sample using the tools and knowledge they have gained throughout the course. A graphing calculator is used in this course.

Functions, Statistics and Trigonometry (12)

4850/4851

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2

This is a one-year course that will build on some of the topics students have previously studied in high school and also introduce students to some new topics. Topics include: descriptive statistics, statistical applications, functions (graphing, writing, operations), trigonometry, logic, and sets and probability. A graphing calculator is used in this course.