Math

The Mathematics Department offers a choice of programs in math with the intent of meeting the individual needs of our students and the standards of the State of Maine. Students need 3 math credits and must meet the eight mathematical practices designed by the Common Core State Standards throughout to graduate. Students who are not yet ready for CP Algebra in 9th grade will begin with Algebra I and progress through Geometry and Algebra II (These courses focus on the most important skills and topics.) Many students will begin in 9th grade with CP Algebra I and then take CP Geometry, and CP Algebra II. Students who have taken Algebra I in 8th grade can start with CP Algebra I, Honors Geometry or CP Geometry and then take CP Algebra II or Honors Algebra II, and Advanced Algebra or Pre-Calculus. Accelerated students who have taken geometry in 8th grade can take Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II and then Pre-Calculus or they can start with Honors Algebra II then Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus, AP Statistics, or Advanced Topics. Math courses taken at the middle school do not fulfill graduation requirements of 3 years of math and should not be looked at as a way to get math requirements done early. Algebra and Geometry are offered before high school so that interested students can accelerate their math and take more advanced courses in high school. 

Algebra I

0314-Algebra I 1 credit

Grade 9, 10

Prerequisite: teacher recommendation


This full year course is designed for students that will benefit from a greater focus on basic skills in Algebra I that primarily addresses linear relationships at a moderate pace. The areas of focus include statistics, foundations of algebra, number sense, solving equations, graphing and properties of functions and linear functions. Additional topics may include solving inequalities, systems of linear equations, simplifying radicals and polynomials. Progress is measured through homework, quizzes, tests, activities and/or projects. Students considering attending a two-or four-year college should consider taking this course if they need to enrich their foundational algebra skills before taking Geometry, Algebra II and a fourth year of math. 

 


0312-College Prep Algebra I   1 credit

Grades 9, 10

Prerequisite: teacher recommendation


This is the first course in the college preparatory math sequence. An Algebra I course that primarily addresses linear relationships at a traditional pace. The areas of focus include solving equations, solving inequalities, graphing and properties of functions, linear functions, systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, and quadratics. Additional topics will include percents, radicals, and some statistics. Progress is measured through homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Students considering any kind of post-secondary training, including a four-year college, should consider CP Algebra I.



0310- Honors Algebra I   1  credit

Grade 9

Prerequisite: teacher recommendation


This is one of the first courses in the honors math sequence. An Algebra I course that primarily addresses linear relationships at a rigorous pace. The areas of focus include solving equations, solving inequalities, graphing and properties of functions, linear functions, systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, quadratics, and radicals. All topics will include advanced problem solving with an emphasis on word programs and critical thinking skills. Honors is distinguished from CP in that it is an in-depth, faster paced, rigorous course that requires a firm knowledge of Algebra I topics for the student to be successful. A greater aptitude in math is needed as more material is covered at a faster pace. To be considered for honors courses, students must be motivated, creative, and have been extremely successful in previous content related courses, and teacher recommendation. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and group projects.



Geometry

0320-Honors Geometry 1 credit

Grades 9, 10

Prerequisite: Algebra I and teacher recommendation

This course is designed to treat geometric concepts in depth and detail. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and group projects. A greater aptitude in math is needed as more material is covered at a faster pace. To be considered for honors courses, students must be motivated, creative, and have been extremely successful in previous content related courses, and teacher recommendation. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and group projects.


0322-College Prep Geometry 1 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra I and teacher recommendation   


This course uses inductive and deductive reasoning to discover and apply relationships and formulas to geometric figures. An integral objective of the course is to encourage students to organize ideas and to arrive at logical conclusions. Students will be responsible for using two column proofs, as well as algebra to solve geometric problems. Students will need to show proficiency in the areas of basic geometric terms and ideas, parallel lines, congruent triangles, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry and quadrilaterals. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. This course is strongly recommended for students that are pursuing post-secondary education at a four-year school.


0324-Geometry 1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra I and teacher recommendation


This course uses inductive and deductive reasoning to discover and apply relationships and formulas to geometric figures. An integral objective of the course is to encourage students to organize ideas and to arrive at logical conclusions. Even though students will be responsible for using proof methods, the emphasis is on algebraic solutions. Students will need to show proficiency in the areas of basic geometric terms and ideas, parallel lines, congruent triangles, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry and quadrilaterals. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. This course is recommended for students that are pursuing post-secondary education, both two and four-year schools. 



Algebra II 

0330-Honors Algebra II 1 credit

Grades 9, 10

Prerequisite:  CP Algebra I, CP/Honors Geometry and teacher recommendation


This course is designed for the student who is planning to continue in the area of mathematics and/or science. More material is covered than in the basic Algebra II course and is studied in greater depth. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Graphing calculators will be introduced. To be considered for honors courses, students must be motivated, creative, and have been extremely successful in previous content related courses, and teacher recommendation.

0332-College Prep Algebra II 1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and teacher recommendation. It is recommended that students complete a geometry course before CP Algebra II, but may take Geometry at the same time.


This course is designed to provide a review of the basic principles and skills of Algebra by means of a critical examination of the structure of the real number system and to introduce the concepts of relation and function, both linear and quadratic. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Graphing calculator will be introduced.


0334-Algebra II 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry and teacher recommendation


This course is designed for students that will benefit from a greater focus on basic skills while introducing new Algebra concepts. The course will review solving and graphing linear equations and then move on to quadratic equations, probability, statistics, and functions. Progress will be measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects.

Precalculus

0340-Honors Pre-Calculus* 1 credit

Grades 10, 11

Prerequisite: CP/Honors Algebra II and teacher recommendation


This course is designed for the student who is planning to continue in the area of mathematics and/or science. More material is covered than in the Pre-Calculus course and is studied in greater depth. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Students will be expected to utilize their graphing calculators to acquire and interpret data relating to math concepts covered in the textbook. To be considered for honors courses, students must be motivated, creative, and have been extremely successful in previous content related courses.

*Concurrent Class: YCCC Concurrent Class

0342-College Prep Pre-Calculus 1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: CP/Honors Geometry and CP/Honors Algebra II and teacher recommendation


This advanced course in mathematics covers trigonometry, analytical geometry, analyzing functions, and advanced Algebra topics. This course is recommended for college bound students in math and science oriented fields. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Graphing calculators will be used extensively. To be successful in this course students must be motivated and have been successful in CP Algebra II.

AP Math

0344-Advanced Placement Statistics* 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: CP/Honors Algebra II and Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation


This course is similar to a college freshman statistics class. The topics include exploring and understanding data, relationships between variables, data gathering, probability, testing hypotheses, and making inferences. Students in the course take the Advanced Placement Examination in Statistics for advanced standing before entering college. Students are responsible for the exam fee. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Graphing calculators will be used extensively.

  *Concurrent Class: YCCC Concurrent Class


0353-Advanced Placement Calculus AB* 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Open to highly motivated students that have completed Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation


This course is similar to college freshman calculus. One semester is on the derivative and its application; the other, on the integral. Students in this course take the Advanced Placement Examination in Mathematics for advanced standing before entering college.  Students are responsible for the exam fee. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects.  A graphing calculator is needed.

*Concurrent Class: YCCC Concurrent Class

Math Electives 

0341-College Prep Advanced Algebra* 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry, and Algebra II and with teacher recommendation


This course is an alternative to Pre-Calculus. It is designed for the student who may have experienced difficulty in Algebra II and needs more reinforcement of the Algebra II curriculum.  Topics covered will include an extensive study of functions (linear, quadratic, logarithmic, and exponential), systems of equations, and trigonometry. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests and/or projects. Graphing calculators will be used.

*Concurrent Class: YCCC Concurrent Class



0343- YCCC Quantitative Reasoning* 1 credit

Grades 10,11,12


Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and teacher recommendation.


This course is designed for seniors as a gateway course for students entering non-STEM degree programs.  Quantitative Reasoning provides a foundation in critical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical and statistical skills aligned with citizenship, workforce, and real-world applications.  The goals of the course are to engage students in meaningful mathematical experiences that will increase their quantitative and logical reasoning abilities and strengthen the mathematical abilities that they will encounter in other disciplines.  A focus of the course is to develop and support communication and collaboration skills.  Topics will include, but not be limited to, proportions and percents, consumer mathematics, graphing functions, measurement and calculations, probability, and statistics.  Progress is measured by homework, in-class participation, quizzes, tests, and/or projects.


    There is an additional cost to students for a textbook and access to MathLab.

*Concurrent Class: YCCC Concurrent Class



0352- College Prep Advanced Topics in Mathematics 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation


This course is designed to offer an alternative to an AP course for those seniors with a credit in Pre-Calculus that do not want to take an AP math course. Selected topics include permutations, combinations, probability, and statistics, with Precalculus coverage of functions, trigonometry, conics with graphing, polar graphs, laws and graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions, series and sequence, and limits. Progress is measured by homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Graphing calculators will be used extensively.