This course is recommended for students who need more work in foundational topics in math before taking Algebra I. Topics include basic properties of rational and irrational numbers, basic operations on rational numbers, order of operations, exponents, algebraic expressions, ratios, proportions, and the coordinate plane. Students will be placed by teacher recommendation and NWEA MAP scores.

Math Lab is a support class that students will take while enrolled in Algebra I. Students will be given the opportunity to gain extra support on topics such as Solving and Graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving and graphing systems of equations and inequalities and other topics covered in Algebra I.

Students in this course study topics in our traditional Geometry course in greater depth and with greater rigor. This course is recommended for students who had success in Algebra I, whether in 8th grade or as a freshman.

This course stresses the basic structure of Plane Geometry and proficiency in developing formal proofs. Algebraic skills are reviewed and strengthened as algebraic methods are applied to solving geometric problems.

Students in Algebra II should have successfully completed Geometry prior to this course. This course will include the study of various functions, quadratic formula, logarithms, trigonometry, probability, statistics, linear regression, and matrices. (TI-84 is recommended for this course. A classroom set will be available for in-class work)

A student should have success in both Algebra I and Geometry prior to taking this course. Honors Algebra II will cover the topics in Algebra II but at a deeper and more rigorous rate. (TI-84 is recommended for this course. A classroom set will be available for in-class work)

Pre-Calculus is a course designed for a junior or senior with a desire and ability to further their math education to either take Calculus as a senior or prepare for freshman college math. The emphasis in this course is working with functions and their applications. In addition to studying exponential, logarithmic, circular, and trigonometric functions, the student is introduced to mathematical induction, limits, vectors, and derivatives. (TI-84 is recommended for this course. A classroom set will be available for in-class work)

Honors Pre-Calculus is a course for juniors and seniors who have taken the honors series of classes and intend on taking AP Calculus. Students will study functions including linear, polynomial, rational and exponential. In addition to studying these functions, they will go in greater depth with logarithmic, circular, and trigonometric functions. The student is introduced to mathematical induction, limits, vectors, and Analytical Geometry. The graphing calculator is used as an aid to help student visualize practical functions. (TI-84 is recommended for this course. A classroom set will be available for in-class work)

This course represents a college-level mathematics course for which students are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Depending on the results of the AP exam and college requirements, students may earn college credit. The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the four broad conceptual themes of Statistics: Exploring Data, Planning a study, Anticipating Patterns, and Statistical Inference. (TI-84 is recommended for this course. A classroom set will be available for in-class work)

This course represents a college-level mathematics course for which students are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Students should have demonstrated mastery in Honor Pre-Calculus before attempting this course. Course content includes the study of functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals. (TI-84 is recommended for this course. A classroom set will be available for in-class work)

AP Computer Science is equivalent to a first semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data, analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using JAVA language. The AP Computer science course curriculum is comparable with many CSI courses in college and universities. Students may earn up to three college credits by successfully passing the AP Computer Science A exam.

Pre-Requisite: Geometry

This course is designed as a review of the basic operations of arithmetic and an introduction to Algebra. It provides students with needed techniques and enables students to reason and make the connections that involved in the learning of mathematics. It will emphasize the connections between verbal, numerical, symbolic, and graphical representations.

Pre-Requisites: 18-20 ACT or 430-459 on the SAT Math or 33-34 on the Accuplacer test or a grade of C or better in Math 079 (Pre-Algebra for College)

This course is a review of algebraic concepts and problem solving including a study of functions, expressions, equations, and linear graphing. Completion (Grade C or better) of the 092/094 sequence will allow enrollment in (credit bearing) Math 110 (General Education Math) of Math 108 (General Education Statistics) at Black Hawk College or Illinois 4-year colleges.

This course is a contiuation of Math Literacy for College I and will cover cycles 3 and 4 of the curriculum content. Completion (Grade C or better) of the 092/094 sequence will allow enrollment in (credit bearing) Math 110 (General Education Math) of Math 108 (General Education Statistics) at Black Hawk College or Illinois 4-year colleges.

Math Team is comprised of students of all grades who want to foster their love of mathematics through competition. No matter which course you are enrolled in, there is a place for you on the team. Meetings are held weekly and competitions are held both on and off campus. Please contact Mrs. Grayson (marissa.grayson@rimsd41.org) if interested.