Mathematics
Mathematics
Full Year~ Course Number: 2333
Foundations of Algebra is designed to address core pre-algebra and algebra 1 standards that are essential for success in algebra 1. The focus will be on pre-algebra and essential introductory algebra skills. The skills acquired in this course will help strengthen fundamental math skills and prepare students to be proficient in their subsequent math courses.
*Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
Full Year ~ Course Number: 2231
The skills acquired in this course will help strengthen fundamental math skills and prepare students to be proficient in their subsequent math courses. Students will be introduced to the structure of the real number system. Students will study linear functions, equations both equality and inequality, graphing, systems of equations, powers, roots, polynomials, and probability and statistics.
Students will be introduced to the structure of the real number system. Students will study linear and nonlinear functions, equations both equality and inequality, graphing, systems of equations, powers, roots, polynomials, and factoring. This course is designed for students to get an advanced understanding of algebraic concepts and prepare them for Honors Geometry.
*Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
Foundations of Geometry is foundation level designed for students to get a basic understanding of geometric and algebraic concepts. Geometry is the study of shapes and relationships. This course is designed to give students an overview of the basics of geometry for usage in daily life. Students will learn vocabulary of geometry, properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and polygons, similarity and proportions, and basics of trigonometry. The focus will be on real world applications and hands-on learning.
*Prerequisites: Foundations of Algebra I or Algebra I and Teacher recommendation.
Full Year ~ Course Number: 2104
Geometry is designed for students to get a basic understanding of geometric and algebraic concepts and prepare them for Algebra II. Students will learn vocabulary of geometry, properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and polygons, similarity and proportions, and basics of trigonometry. The focus will be on real world applications and hands-on learning.
*Prerequisite: Algebra I or Teacher recommendation.
Grades: 9 & 10
Full Year ~ Course Number: 2090
Geometry is the study of shapes and relationships. Students will learn vocabulary of geometry, coordinate geometry, proofs, properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and polygons, similarity and proportions, and trigonometry. This course is designed to dive deeper into geometric understanding, including proofs and preparing students for Honors Algebra II and IB courses.
*Prerequisites: Honors Algebra I with semester grades at or above 85 or Teacher recommendation.
Foundations of Algebra II*
Grades: 11&12
Full Year ~ Course Number: 7788
This course emphasizes foundational instruction of critical thinking skills and varied approaches to problem solving. Students will explore linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Further, the concepts of graphing, complex numbers, systems of equations, and inequalities will be developed.
*Prerequisite: Foundations of Algebra I or Algebra I, Foundations of Geometry or Geometry and Teacher recommendation.
Algebra II*
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Full Year ~ Course Number: 1237
This course emphasizes a more advanced understanding of critical thinking skills and varied approaches to problem solving. Students will explore linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Further, the concepts of graphing, complex numbers, systems of equations, and inequalities will be developed.
*Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry or Teacher recommendation.
Honors Algebra II (Dual)*
Southern Maine Community College - MAT 140: College Algebra
Grades: 11, 12
Full Year ~ Course Number: 7707
This course emphasizes critical thinking skills and varied approaches to problem solving. Students will explore linear, quadratic, absolute value, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Further, the concepts of graphing, complex numbers, systems, and inequalities will be developed. This course will prepare them for IB Analysis and Approaches and upper level math courses.
*Prerequisites: Honors Algebra I and Geometry, Teacher recommendation.
Grades: 10, 11, & 12
Full Year ~ Course Number: 2100
This course emphasizes critical thinking skills and varied approaches to problem solving. Students will explore linear, quadratic, absolute value, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Further, the concepts of graphing, complex numbers, systems, and inequalities will be developed. This course will prepare them for IB Analysis and Approaches and upper level math courses.
*Prerequisites: Honors Algebra I and Geometry, Teacher recommendation.
Grades: 11 & 12
Full Year ~ Course Number: 2150
Advanced Statistics and Probability provides an introductory college level study of statistics and probability. Students can take this course as a dual enrollment opportunity to earn 4 college credits through the University of Southern Maine for a small fee. At least one college level statistics class is required for most college majors. Topics include data gathering, random variables and their distributions, display, methods of descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals, estimation and hypothesis testing, confidence testing, regression, and correlation, and statistical analysis.
*Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Teacher recommendation.
Grades: 11 & 12
Full Year ~ Course Number: 6869
This course emphasizes critical thinking skills and varied approaches to problem solving. Students will explore linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Further, the concepts of graphing, complex numbers, systems of equations, and inequalities will be developed.
*Prerequisite: Algebra II.
Grade: 12
Full Year ~ Course Number: 7789
Senior Topics of Math is grade level and is designed for students to get a basic understanding of a variety of topics that are not emphasized in core math classes.Topics will include arithmetic review, ratios and proportions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing and writing linear equations, matrices, sequences and series, complex numbers, review of statistics, and equations of circles. This course will better prepare students for college level mathematics.
*Prerequisites: Algebra II & Senior year.
Grade: 11
Full Year ~ Course Number: 1028 (SL) & 1238 (HL) Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Statistics & Probability, Trigonometry
Applications and interpretation is an advanced math class for students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world, modeling and solving practical problems using technology. Students who take this course enjoy mathematics best when seen in a practical context. Topics include Sequences and series, linear and quadratic functions, rational functions, differentiation, univariate analysis, bivariate analysis, probability, exponents and logarithms, integration, geometry and trigonometry in 2D and 3D, trigonometric functions, calculus with trigonometric functions, probability distributions. This course is best intended for a college bound student who is intending on studying a non STEM major.
IB Math Applications and Interpretation (A&I) 1 is offered at two levels, SL and HL. However, both courses are taught concurrently.
*Prerequisites: Honors Geometry or Teacher recommendation.
Grade: 12
Full Year ~ Course Number: 1228 (SL) & 1248 (HL) Calculus, Statistics & Probability, Trigonometry
IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation is an advanced math class for students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world, modeling and solving practical problems using technology. Students who take Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation will be those who enjoy mathematics best when seen in a practical context. Topics include Sequences and series, linear and quadratic functions, rational functions, differentiation, univariate analysis, bivariate analysis, probability, exponents and logarithms, integration, geometry and trigonometry in 2D and 3D, trigonometric functions, calculus with trigonometric functions, probability distributions. This course is best intended for a college bound student who is intending on studying a non STEM major.
IB Math Applications and Interpretation (A&I) 2 is offered at two levels, SL and HL. However, both courses are taught concurrently.
*Prerequisites: IB Math A&I SL 1, IB Math A&I HL 1 or Teacher recommendation.
Grade:11
Full Year ~ Course Number: 1029 (SL) & 1049 (HL) Calculus, Statistics & Probability, Trigonometry
IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches is designed for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will explore real and abstract applications, sometimes with technology, and will enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization.
Math Analysis & Approaches is for students pursuing paths where math is the focus (mathematics, economics, physics). Topics include, sequences and series, linear, quadratics, exponential, cubic, sinusoidal, and logarithmic functions, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and calculus. This course is best suited for college bound students where STEM is their intended focus.
*Prerequisites: Honors Algebra II and Teacher recommendation.
Grade:12
Full Year ~ Course Number: 1229 (SL) & 1069 (HL) Calculus, Statistics & Probability, Trigonometry
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches is designed for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will explore real and abstract applications, sometimes with technology, and will enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization.
Math Analysis & Approaches is for students pursuing paths where math is the focus (mathematics, economics, physics). Topics include, sequences and series, linear, quadratics, exponential, cubic, sinusoidal, and logarithmic functions, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and calculus. This course is best suited for college bound students where STEM is their intended focus.
*Prerequisites: IB Math A&A 1 SL , IB Math A&A 1 HL or Teacher recommendation.