Mathematics

Algebra 1 students solve problems involving functions: linear, quadratic and exponential. Studying the content and processes described by the Washington State K-12 Mathematics Standards for Algebra I, students use functions, variable expressions and equations to analyze relationships, represent and model problems and answer questions. Students work with the real number system: exponents and radicals. Scientific calculator needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 7-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Scientific calculator needed Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours

CADR/NCAA

Algebra Lab - MAT159/160

Algebra Lab is an additional support for students enrolled in an Algebra class. Students work closely with an Algebra teacher on the skills and concepts being learned in their current Algebra class, supporting successful completion of that class. Essential concepts and skills are supported using a combination of in class assignments, direct instruction and group work. This class is year-long, earning 1 elective credit. Scientific calculator needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 7-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1 - Scientific calculator needed

Homework hours per week: None

Geometry - MAT154/155

Geometry students study content and processes as described by the Washington State K-12 Mathematics Standards for Geometry. They formalize reasoning skills and solidify their understanding of what it means to prove a geometric statement mathematically. Students use inductive reasoning to test conjectures about geometric relationships and deductive reasoning to prove or disprove their conclusions about characteristics and relationships of lines, angles, 2- and 3-dimensional figures, geometry in the coordinate plane and geometric transformations plus trigonometry. Scientific calculator needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 8-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Credit earned in Algebra 1 - Scientific calculator needed

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CADR/NCAA

Geometry Lab - MAT161/162

Geometry Lab is an additional support for students enrolled in a Geometry class. Students work closely with a Geometry teacher on the skills and concepts being learned in their current Geometry class, supporting successful completion of that class. Essential concepts and skills are supported using a combination of in class projects, direct instruction and group work. This class is year-long, earning 1 elective credit. Scientific calculator needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Geometry - Scientific calculator needed

Homework hours per week: None

Intermediate Algebra - MAT250/251

Intermediate Algebra teaches algebra concepts, including linear equations, polynomials, exponents, factoring and rational expressions. This course is for students who have passed Algebra I and Geometry but need additional skills and practice before beginning Algebra 2 with Data Science. Scientific calculator required.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Credit earned in Algebra 1 and Geometry - Scientific Calculator Needed

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CADR

Algebra 2 with Data Science - MAT230/231

This Algebra 2 course is designed for college- and career-bound students who are undecided about taking Calculus. This course prioritizes understanding underlying concepts and applying them to real-world scenarios. In the first semester, students will delve into functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic. In the second semester students will explore additional topics like Art in the Matrix, Data Literacy, Mathematical Modeling, and Financial Literacy. The content of this course includes the learning necessary for all mathematics courses that follow, including Pre-Calculus and Statistics, preparing students on multiple pathways to reason and problem-solve in the 21st century. Scientific Calculator Needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Credit earned in Geometry, or Intermediate Algebra, or may be enrolled concurrently with Geometry with teacher recommendation - Scientific Calculator Needed Homework hours per week: 1-3 hours CADR/NCAA

Algebra 2 for PreCalculus - MAT220/221

Algebra 2 For Precalculus is designed for college- and career-bound students who plan to take Calculus. Areas of study encompass all topics necessary to meet or exceed the state standards in Mathematics for Algebra and Geometry. Topics of study include analyzing linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Real life applications are integrated into each topic of study. Scientific Calculator Needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Credit earned in Geometry, or Intermediate Algebra, or may be enrolled concurrently with Geometry with teacher recommendation - Scientific Calculator Needed Homework hours per week: 1-3 hours CADR/NCAA

Algebra 2 for Precalculus Lab - MAT163/164

Algebra 2 Lab is an additional support for students enrolled in an Algebra 2 class. Students work closely with an Algebra 2 teacher on the skills and concepts being learned in their current Algebra 2 class, supporting successful completion of that class. Essential concepts and skills are supported using a combination of in class projects, direct instruction and group work. This class is year-long, earning 1 elective credit.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2

Homework hours per week: None

Math Analysis - MAT351/352

Math Analysis is for students who wish to study science, business or social sciences in college. Topics of study include functions, their graphs and their application. Functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, composite and inverse functions. After successfully completing this course, students have a good background for Pre-Calculus. Graphing Calculator needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Credit earned in Algebra 2 - Graphing Calculator Needed

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CADR/NCAA

CWU Math 153 & 154/Pre-Calculus - MAT254/255

Central Washington University Course: MATH 153 is a foundation course which stresses those algebraic and elementary function concepts together with the manipulative skills essential to the study of calculus. Prerequisite: Completion of Math 152 with a C or higher, or placement test scores as follows: *240-263 on Accuplacer Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions, or 270+ on Accuplacer NextGeneration Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics, or 148+ on the MPT General Math, or 145+ on MPT Advanced Math, or 85+ on the Accuplacer Elementary Algebra Exam, or 35+ on the Accuplacer College Math Exam, or 51% on the ALEKS, or 1yr high school precalculus with B- average or 1 yr calculus with C- average. MATH 154 is a continuation of MATH 153 with emphasis on trigonometric functions, vectors, systems of equations, the complex numbers, and an introduction to analytic geometry. Prerequisite: Student must have already passed MATH 153 with a grade of a C or higher, or placement test scores as follows: *264-279 Accuplacer Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions, or 150+ on the MPT Advanced Math, or 65+ on the Accuplacer College Math Exam, or 61% on the ALEKS.

Notes from Tahoma: Pre-Calculus studies include functions, their graphs and their application. Functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, composite, trigonometric and the inverse functions. A graphing calculator is needed. After successfully completing this course, students have a good background for Calculus. Students who register for CWU Pre-Calculus Mathematics I (MATH 153) for first semester (with the prerequisite of a qualifying Accuplacer score) and CWU Pre-Calculus Mathematics II (MATH 154) for second semester (after passing MATH 153 with a grade of a C or higher or a qualifying Accuplacer score), can earn 10 college credits, transferable to most public and private colleges and universities. Graphing Calculator needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Credit earned in Algebra 2 or Math Analysis - Graphing Calculator Needed

Homework hours per week: 2-3 hours CADR/NCAA

Precalculus Lab - MAT165/166

Pre-Calculus Lab is an additional support for students enrolled in a Pre-Calculus class. Students work closely with a Pre-Calculus teacher on the skills and concepts being learned in their current Pre-Calculus class, supporting successful completion of that class. Concepts and skills are enhanced using a combination of in class projects, direct instruction and group work. This class is year-long, earning 1 elective credit.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: Mathematics Elective Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Precalculus

Homework hours per week: None

Statistics - MAT451/452

High School Statistics covers most of the curriculum of AP Statistics such as data analysis, experimental design, probability and inference. The course is less rigorous than AP Statistics and the material is presented over a longer period of time. Graphing calculator needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Credit earned in Algebra 2 - Graphing Calculator Needed

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CADR/NCAA

AP Statistics - MAT550/551

AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Exploring Data, Sampling and Experimentation, Anticipating Patterns and Statistical Inference. The topics learned in this course are very helpful to students wishing to study Business or Social Sciences courses. In addition to earning high school credit, students may receive advanced standing or college credit by taking the AP exam administered in May and earning a qualifying score. Optional review sessions might be offered outside of the school day for exam preparation. Instructor will provide details. Graphing calculator needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Credit earned in Algebra 2 - Graphing Calculator Needed

Homework hours per week: 2-3 hours CADR/NCAA

AP Calculus AB - MAT552/553

AP Calculus AB is a one-year/one-credit course that introduces the three concepts of calculus: limits, differentiation and integration and their applications. This course is highly recommended for students who plan to pursue science or mathematics related careers. Evaluation is based on student success on assignments, unit evaluations and use of technology. In addition to earning high school credit, students may receive advanced standing or college credit by taking the AP exam administered in May and earning a qualifying score. Optional review sessions might be offered outside of the school day for exam preparation. Instructor will provide details. Graphing calculator needed.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: Mathematics Prerequisites: Credit earned in Pre-Calculus - Graphing Calculator Needed

Homework hours per week: 2-5 hours CADR/NCAA

Calculus Lab - MAT354/355

AP Calculus Lab is additional support for students enrolled in an AP Calculus course. Students work closely with an AP Calculus teacher on the skills and concepts being learned in their current AP Calculus class, supporting successful completion of that class. Concepts and skills are enhanced using a combination of in class projects, direct instruction and group work. This class is year-long, earning 1 elective credit.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus AB

Homework hours per week: None

AP Calculus BC - MAT554/555