Mathematics

Classes offered at various grade levels may require a prerequisite. Refer to the course catalog for detailed information. 

MA100  PRE-ALGEBRA  (Grade 9)

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite: Administration Approval 

This class is a great opportunity to start off your math path at the high school with success.   Students will be focusing on the foundations necessary for upcoming Algebra classes at the high school.  Major concepts covered in the class include real numbers, simplifying expressions, introduction to algebra, and applications of geometry.  After completing the course, students will have a better understanding and the essential skills necessary for a successful sophomore and junior year in math at the high school.  Students will be placed in this class based upon teacher recommendation and past academic history in mathematics.

MA110 COMPREHENSIVE ALGEBRA 1A (Grade 9)

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

This is part one of the Algebra 1 course.  The topics covered during this course include linear equations/absolute value, patterns and functions, writing and graphing linear equations, writing and graphing linear inequalities, and probability and statistics.  The use of scientific calculators is an important part of the course and each student is strongly encouraged to own an inexpensive scientific calculator.

MA120 COMPREHENSIVE ALGEBRA 1B (Grade 10-11) 

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  Passing grade in Comprehensive Algebra 1A in grade 9.

This is part two of the Algebra 1 course.  The topics covered during this course include systems of equations/inequalities, exponents, polynomials and radicals.  The use of scientific calculators is an important part of the course and each student is strongly encouraged to own an inexpensive scientific calculator.  The state-mandated Keystone Algebra Exam will be taken at the end of the course.

MA130 COLLEGE PREP ALGEBRA 1B (Grade 9) 

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of a “B” or higher in 8th grade Math.

This is part two of the Algebra 1 course.  The class will move at a faster pace, be more intense, and go deeper into concepts in order to prepare students for college.  The topics covered during this course include inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, and radicals.  The use of scientific calculators is an important part of the course and each student is strongly encouraged to own an inexpensive scientific calculator.  The state-mandated Keystone Algebra Exam will be taken at the completion of the course.

MA210 COMPREHENSIVE GEOMETRY (Grades 10-11)

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  Grade of  passing Comprehensive Algebra 1B.

This is a geometry course that will prepare students for business as well as trade and technical schools or two-year college associate degrees.  Topics include basics of geometry, logic and reasoning, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, congruence and similarity, quadrilaterals, circles, surface area, volume and transformations.

MA220 COLLEGE PREP GEOMETRY (Grades 9-11)  

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of a passing in College Prep Algebra 1B.

This course is intended for academic students not following the advanced sequence of courses, but who need Geometry credit for college entrance requirements.  This course is also for students who are not going to college, but who are interested in understanding the ideas and practical aspects of geometry.  Topics include:  basics of geometry, logic and reasoning, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, congruence and similarity, right triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, surface area, volume, and rigid transformations.

MA230 HONORS GEOMETRY (Grades 9-10)     

Weight 1.2 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of an "A" in College Prep Algebra 1B or a grade of a "B" or better in Algebra 1 in grade 8.

This course is designed for students following the advanced sequence of mathematics courses.  Topics include all those given in CP Geometry, but problems of a greater degree of difficulty are examined in each section of material.  

MA315 NURSING MATH PREP (Grades 11-12)  

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Comprehensive Algebra 1B and Comprehensive Geometry

This course will focus on math for those students wishing to enter the nursing profession.  The first half of the course will be an introduction to statistics with topics including foundations of statistics, probability, and simple significance testing.  The second half of the course will be number computation to include fractions, percent, decimals, conversion of different units, calculating dosage of medicine, and drip rates.

MA310 SURVEY OF ADVANCED MATH TOPICS (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.05 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  Completion of CP Geometry or Comprehensive Geometry with a “B” or higher.

Survey of Advanced Math Topics is designed for students that wish to continue the study of mathematics, but not at the college prep level.  Goals of the course include introducing students to a variety of real-world and technical applications of mathematics, as well as introducing topics from Algebra 2 and computer programming.  This course is ideal for any student planning on entering a two-year, post-secondary program after graduation as well as for those directly entering the workforce after high school.  Students are encouraged to bring a scientific calculator to class each day.

MA320 COLLEGE PREP ALGEBRA 2 (Grades 10-12)  

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  Honors Geometry or College Prep Geometry with at least a grade of a “C”.  

Students with prior Comprehensive courses should seek math teacher recommendation.

This course is a continuation of the algebraic concepts taught in Algebra 1.  It is designed for students desiring an academic background in mathematics who are not in the advanced sequence.  Topics include equations and inequalities in one and two variables, factoring, rational expressions, irrational numbers, relations and functions, and quadratic relations, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial functions, and probability and statistics.  A scientific calculator is recommended and will be used in class.

MA330 HONORS ALGEBRA 2 (Grades 9-11)     

Weight 1.2 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  Grade of a "B" or better in Honors Geometry or grade of an "A" in College Prep Geometry.

This course is a continuation of the algebraic concepts taught in Honors Algebra 1.  It is designed for students with high ability and outstanding success in previous mathematics courses. Since this course is fast-paced, students should have a high mathematics aptitude, good previous achievements in mathematics, be highly motivated, and have strong independent study and learning skills.  Topics include equations and inequalities in two and three variables, quadratic relations, exponential and logarithmic functions, radical functions, introduction to probability, and polynomial functions. A scientific calculator is recommended and will be used in class.

MC410 COLLEGE PREP TRIGONOMETRY & PRE–CALCULUS  (Grades 11-12)     

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  Honors Algebra 2 or a grade of a "C" or better in College Prep Algebra 2.

This course is specifically designed for those students who have an academic interest or need for mathematics beyond Algebra 2, because of college and career plans, but who do not qualify for the Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus course.  Topics include a short review of algebra, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, complex numbers, higher degree equations, matrices and determinants, and sequences.  A scientific calculator is recommended and will be used in class.

MA420 HONORS TRIGONOMETRY & PRE–CALCULUS  (Grades 10-12)     

Weight 1.2 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of a "B" or an "A" in Honors Algebra 2 or, with teacher permission, a grade of an “A” in College Prep Algebra 2.

This is an advanced course for those students with good previous achievement in mathematics, with high mathematical aptitude, and whose career interests include mathematics, engineering and all sciences.  Topics include an extensive study of the properties of functions, all aspects of trigonometry, and many components of analytic geometry.  Other topics include exponential and logarithmic functions, parametric equations, polar coordinates and equations, series and sequences and conic sections.  Emphasis is placed on developing skills in handling more involved algebraic manipulation, making connections between multiple mathematical concepts and in applications of the course topics.  The Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI-84 or 83+ is strongly recommended for this course.

MA430 HONORS CALCULUS (Grades 11-12)  

Weight 1.2 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of a “C” or better in Honors Trigonometry or a “B” or better in College Prep Trigonometry 

Honors Calculus covers the topics in a first-year college Calculus course.  This course is designed to give students a general overview of Calculus, but not at a fast pace for the Advanced Placement Exam.  The course includes a study of limits and other basic Calculus theorems.  Much of the course involves a comprehensive study of the differentiation and integration formulas and their applications.  The material in the course is studied by way of three techniques: analytical, graphical and numerical.  A high expectation is placed on students to complete chapter assignments throughout the year.  The Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI-84 or 83+ is strongly recommended for this course.

MA910 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS (Grades 11- 12)             

Weight 1.3 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of a “B” or better in Honors Trig 

AP Calculus covers in depth the topics in a first college calculus course.  This course is designed to prepare students for at least the AB level of the Advanced Placement Calculus exam, an exam students enrolled in the course are encouraged to take.  The course includes a study of limits and other basic calculus theorems.  Much of the course involves a comprehensive study of the differentiation and integration formulas and their applications.  The material in the course is studied by way of three techniques:  analytical, graphical, and numerical.  The Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI-84 or 83+ is strongly recommended for this course as it is required for the exam.

MA510 DISCRETE MATH AND PROBLEM SOLVING (Grades 10-12)  

Weight 1.2 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Completion of Honors Algebra 2 or a grade of a “B” or higher in College Prep Algebra 2.

This course explores the field of discrete math, which is quickly gaining popularity at the college level.  Discrete math covers topics popular with many engineering and computer science principles, such as graph theory, logic, sets, and modulo arithmetic.  Different problem-solving techniques will be introduced and reinforced throughout the class including modeling, graphs, tree diagrams, gaming theory, and truth tables.  If you want to explore some college-level and theoretical mathematics that does not directly involve algebra concepts, this course may be the one for you.

MA530 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (Grades 11-12)     

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Completion of Honors Algebra 2 or a grade of a “B” or higher in College Prep Algebra 2.   This course is designed for college bound students since many college students find useful an introductory knowledge of the course's topics.  Other students who are not planning on going to college but who have shown good performance in academic mathematics courses may also wish to select the course.  Probability topics include permutations, combinations, independent and conditional events, random selection and expected value.  Statistics topics include organizing and analyzing data, binomial distributions, normal distributions and hypothesis testing.  All areas will have applications.  The Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI-84 or 83+ is strongly recommended for this course.

MA920 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS (Grades 11-12)  
Weight 1.3 Credit 1/year
Prerequisite recommendation:  Completion of Honors Trigonometry with at least a “B” or CP Trigonometry with an A.
AP Statistics is a statistics course equivalent to at least one semester of college statistics.  The course is designed to prepare students for the AP Statistics exam, a test that students enrolled in the course are encouraged to take.  Since this course is a fast-paced look at different aspects of statistics, students should be highly motivated, independent learners with an interest in mathematics.   Topics covered include exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, statistical inferences, and hypothesis testing.  The Texas Instruments graphing calculator TI-84 or 83+  is strongly recommended for this course as it is required for the exam.