Course Descriptions

MATH

Graduation requirement 3 years

INTEGRATED MATH 1                                  credits: 4                Grade Level: 9

This course is the second half of a two-part Algebra course focused on linear and quadratic relationships. Students will learn to represent linear and quadratic functions as verbal descriptions, equations, tables, and graphs, as well as solve linear and quadratic equations with real numbers. Students will perform basic polynomial operations, factor polynomials, and use statistics and probability to describe data sets and make predictions. Students will apply this learning to solve real-world mathematical problems. This course challenges students to think like mathematicians as well as prepares them for future math courses

INTEGRATED MATH II

                                                           credits: 4                Grade Level: 10

Prerequisite: Integrated Math I

This course is a foundational course focused on the geometry of shapes, planes and space. Emphasis is placed on understanding, applying, justifying, and developing geometric properties in two and three dimensions. Students will engage in an in-depth study of geometric reasoning, coordinate geometry, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangle congruence, properties of polygons and circles, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, area, and volume. Students will apply this learning to solve real-world mathematical problems. This course challenges students to think like mathematicians as well as prepares them for future math courses.

ALGEBRA 2                                credits: 4                Grade Level: 11

Prerequisite: Geometry

This course is organized around the study of families of functions. Emphasis is placed on linear, quadratic and exponential functions, as well as translating these functions between graphs, tables, symbolic representations and real-life context. Students will solve equations; use trigonometric ratios; describe, analyze and evaluate data in various contexts; and use counting principles to calculate probabilities. Students will apply these concepts using a variety of technologies and apply this learning to solve real-world mathematical problems. This course challenges students to think like mathematicians and prepares students for future math courses.

MATH ELECTIVE COURSES

ANALYSIS                               credits: 4              Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra 2

This course is designed to help students who want to go beyond the traditional Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2, but do not want to pursue the rigor of Pre- Calculus. This course involves an in depth study of algebraic and trigonometric topics not previously covered and concentrates on the use of a graphing calculator to solve real world problems. However, unlike Pre-Calculus which moves at a brisk pace and covers the concepts at greater depth, this class will move much slower and cover fewer concepts for longer periods of time.