Thesis Statement
CTE Programs, responsible for preparing students with knowledge and training for their futures, can have a maximized impact should students gain an accurate and positive understanding of CTE. In order to do so, our plan is twofold: remove the confusion around these programs and promote the benefits of CTE classes.
CTE Awareness
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Promoting Benefits of CTE Classes
Naperville North High School - Model of Transitional Math
Business Precalculus
This course is designed for students planning to study business in college. A heavy emphasis is placed on the analysis of functions (application and theory) which includes polynomial, rational, piecewise, exponential and logarithmic. Other topics include matrices, graphing of functions, sequences, series, and business applications. The second semester of this course is devoted to the study of statistics and business applications. A graphing calculator is required. Minimum prerequisite is Algebra 2 with a C or better, or Algebra 2 Core with a B or better.
Level: 11,12
Full Year Course
Credit: 1.0
Pre Requisite: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Core
Blended Business Precalculus
This course is designed for students planning to study business in college. A heavy emphasis is placed on the analysis of functions (application and theory) which includes polynomial, rational, piecewise, exponential and logarithmic. Other topics include matrices, graphing of functions, sequences, series, and business applications. The second semester of this course is devoted to the study of statistics and business applications. A graphing calculator is required. Minimum prerequisite is Algebra 2 with a C or better, or Algebra 2 Core with a B or better. This blended learning course integrates traditional face-to-face learning and online independent learning components.
Level: 11,12
Full Year Course
Credit: 1.0
Pre Requisite: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Core
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