Math

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. 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

 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. This course is recommended for students that are pursuing post-secondary education, both two and four-year schools.

0310- Honors Algebra I   1  credit

Grade 9

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 8th grade math and teacher recommendation

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  8th grade math skills, including computation, problem solving, critical thinking, and number sense, 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 self- motivated, creative, reflective, independent, possess strong executive functioning skills, and have been extremely successful in previous content related courses.  

0320-Honors Geometry 1 credit

Grades 9, 10

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of CP/Honors Algebra I and teacher recommendation

This course is designed to learn geometric concepts in depth and detail through deductive reasoning, mathematical communication, and use of two-column proofs.  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 self- motivated, creative, reflective, independent, possess strong executive functioning skills, and have been extremely successful in previous content related courses. 

0322-College Prep Geometry 1 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11

Prerequisite:  CP 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. 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

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. This course is recommended for students that are pursuing post-secondary education, both two and four-year schools. 

0330-Honors Algebra II 1 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of CP/Honors 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, engineering and/or science. More material is covered than in CP Algebra II course and is studied in greater depth. To be considered for honors courses, students must be self- motivated, creative, reflective, independent, possess strong executive functioning skills, and have been extremely successful in previous content related courses.

0332-College Prep Algebra II 1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  CP Algebra I, CP Geometry, and/or 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. Graphing calculator skills 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. 

0340-Honors Pre-Calculus* 1 credit

Grades 10, 11

Prerequisite: Successful completion of CP/Honors Algebra II and teacher recommendation

This course is designed for the student who is planning to continue in the area of mathematics, engineering and/or science. More material is covered than in the CP Pre-Calculus course and is studied in greater depth in preparation for AP Calculus AB and BC. 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 self- motivated, creative, reflective, independent, possess strong executive functioning skills, 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 pursuing a degree in math, engineering, and science oriented fields. Graphing calculators will be used extensively. To be successful in this course students must be motivated and have been successful in CP Algebra II.

0344-Advanced Placement Statistics* 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Open to Honors Algebra II and CP/Honors 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. To be considered for AP courses, students must be self-motivated, creative, reflective, independent, possess strong executive functioning skills, and have been extremely successful in previous content related courses.

  *Concurrent Class: YCCC Concurrent Class

0353-Advanced Placement Calculus AB* 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Open to highly motivated students that have completed CP/Honors 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.  To be considered for AP courses, students must be self-motivated, creative, reflective, independent, possess strong executive functioning skills, and have been extremely successful in previous content related courses.

*Concurrent Class: YCCC Concurrent Class

0341- Advanced Algebra* 1 credit

Grades 11, 12

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

This course is an alternative to CP 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. Graphing calculators will be used.

*Concurrent Class: YCCC Concurrent Class

0343- Quantitative Reasoning* 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II 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 CP Pre-Calculus that do not want to take an AP math course or to juniors with a credit in CP Pre-Calculus that are not ready for AP Calculus AB. 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. Graphing calculators will be used extensively.