Mathematics
Department Administrator
Christine Rosado
(631)874-1545
A MINIMUM of three (3) years of Mathematics is required for graduation.
ALL students will take Algebra I in 8th Grade then follow one of the sequences shown below.
9th Grade
Geometry
10th Grade
(One of the following)
Algebra II
Intro to Algebra II
11th Grade
(One of the following)
Algebra II
Precalculus
Math Elective
12th Grade
(One of the following)
Calculus Honors
AP® Calculus AB
Math Elective
9th Grade
Intro to Geometry
10th Grade
(One of the following)
Geometry
Intro to Algebra II
11th Grade
(One of the following)
Intro to Algebra II
Algebra II
Math Elective
12th Grade
(One of the following)
Algebra II
Math Elective
9th Grade
Geometry
10th Grade
Algebra II
11th Grade
(One of the following)
Precalculus
Math Elective
12th Grade
(One of the following)
Calculus Honors
AP® Calculus AB
Math Elective
(for students who took Algebra I Honors in 8th Grade)
9th Grade
Geometry Honors
10th Grade
Algebra II Honors
11th Grade
AP Calculus Prep
12th Grade
(One of the following)
AP® Calculus AB
AP® Calculus BC
Algebra 1 Courses:
Algebra I
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 9 (Course #0325)
Grades 10-12 (Course #0323)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: None
This one-year course will run from September to June, with students taking the Algebra I Regents in June. Algebra 1 is designed to give students a foundation for all future mathematics courses. The fundamentals of algebraic problem-solving are explained. Students will explore: foundations of Algebra, solving equations, solving inequalities, an introduction to functions, linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and data analysis and probability. Upon successful completion of the Algebra curriculum, students will go on to a Geometry course.
Geometry Courses:
Introduction to Geometry
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 9 (Course #0333)
Grades 10-12 (Course #0327)
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This one-year course will run from September to June. Units of study are designed to give students an introduction to Geometry topics, including, but not limited to, Constructions, Similarity and Congruence, Transformations, and Three-Dimensional shapes. Upon successful completion of this course, students will go on to regents Geometry or Statistics.
Geometry
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 9 (Course #0328)
Grades 10-12 (Course #0326)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This one-year course will run from September to June with students taking the Geometry Regents in June. The units covered in this course are: Congruence, Proofs and Constructions, Similarity Proof and Trigonometry, Extending to Three Dimensions, Connecting Algebra and Geometry through Coordinates, Circles with and without Coordinates and Application of Probability. Upon successful completion, the students will go on to Algebra II or Introduction to Algebra II.
Geometry Honors
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 9 (Course #0322)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and passing Algebra I regents exam with an 85 or better.
This one-year course will run from September to June with students taking the Geometry Regents in June. The topics that will be covered in this course are: Shapes, Geometric Relationships, Transformational and Coordinate Geometry, Constructions, Locus, Informal and Formal Proofs, Number Sense and Operations, Measurement, and Algebra. Upon successful completion of Geometry Honors, students will go on to Algebra II Honors.
Algebra 2 Courses:
Introduction to Algebra II
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grades 10-12 (Course #0308)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geometry or Geometry
This one-year course will run from September to June with a focus on building foundational skills in advanced Algebra topics. Units of study covered in this course are Polynomials, Rational Numbers, Real Numbers and Radicals, Relations and Functions, Quadratic Functions, Complex numbers, Sequences and Series, and Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Upon successful completion of this course, students will go on to Algebra II.
Algebra II
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grades 10-12 (Course #0329)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: Geometry or Introduction to Algebra II with teacher recommendation.
This one-year course will run from September to June, with students taking the Algebra II Regents in June. The units that will be covered in this course are: Polynomials, Rational expressions, Radicals, Trigonometric Functions, Modeling with Functions, and Making Inferences and Conclusions with Data. Upon successful completion of Algebra II, students will go on to Precalculus.
Algebra II Honors
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 10 (Course #0330)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and passing Geometry regents with an 85 or better.
This one-year course will run from September to June, with students taking the Algebra II Regents in June. The units that will be covered in this course are: Polynomials, Rational expressions, Radicals, Trigonometric Functions, Modeling with Functions, and Making Inferences and Conclusions with Data. Upon successful completion of Algebra II Honors, students will go on to AP Calculus Prep.
Calculus Courses:
Precalculus (College Credit Available)
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grades 11-12 (Course #0318)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course content includes selected topics in Advanced Algebra, Function Relationships and Analysis, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions, Graphs, and Equations, Conics, Polar Coordinates, and Matrices. Students will take a departmental midterm in January and final in June. Upon successful completion of this course, students will go onto Calculus or AP Calculus AB (by teacher recommendation only).
Students will have the option of taking this course for college credits through the Suffolk County Community College Beacon Program.
AP Calculus Prep
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 11 (Course #0319)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and passing Algebra II regents exam with an 85 or better.
This is an AP Calculus BC prep course that is designed to help students develop the skills needed to be successful on the AP exam they will take the following year. Topics include Advanced Algebra, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometry, Polars and Parametrics, Limits, Continuity, Differentiation and its Applications, and an introduction to Integration. Upon the successful completion of this course, students will go on to AP Calculus BC, AB, or Non-AP Calculus.
Calculus Honors (College Credit Available)
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 12 (Course #0321)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: Precalculus or AP Calculus Prep
This course is designed to be a first year, college level course in Calculus. Course content includes: Cartesian Coordinates, Equations of Curves, Derivatives of a Function, Differentiation of Algebraic Functions, Ratios and Differentials, Indefinite Integrals, Definite Integrals, Application of the Fundamental Theorem, Extreme Values, Exponential and Log Functions, Trigonometric Functions, the Mean Value Theorem, Integration of Standard forms, and Polar Coordinates.
Students will have the option of taking this course for college credit through the Suffolk County Community College Beacon Program.
AP® Calculus AB
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 11-12 (Course #0320)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: Precalculus with teacher recommendation or AP Calculus Prep
This course is intended to prepare students for the Advance Placement examination which is given in May. It is the equivalent of taking a first semester Calculus course in college. Topics include: Limits, Derivatives of Functions, Applications of the Derivative, Indefinite Integrals, Definite Integrals, Application of the Fundamental Theorem, The Mean Value Theorem, Applications of Integration, and Area and Volume of Solids of Revolution. ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION AT THE END OF THIS COURSE. The AP Exam cost is $96. The Free/Reduced Lunch cost is $53. These costs are subject to change as per federal and state guidelines.
AP® Calculus BC
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 11-12 (Course #0320BC)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: AP Calculus Prep with teacher recommendation
This course is intended to prepare students for the Advance Placement examination, which is given in May. It is the equivalent of taking two semesters of Calculus in college. This course covers all the topics in AP Calculus AB with the addition of Integration by Parts and with Partial Fractions, Improper Integrals, Polar and Parametric Derivatives and Applications, Series Convergence Tests, and Taylor/Maclaurin Series. ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION AT THE END OF THIS COURSE. The AP Exam cost is $96. The Free/Reduced Lunch cost is $53. These costs are subject to change as per federal and state guidelines.
Math Electives:
Math in Trades **NEW COURSE
Half Year - 1/2 Credit
Grade 10-12 (Course #0339)
**This course may be used towards a third math credit)
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to equip students with the practical math skills necessary for success in a variety of vocational and technical careers. Focused on real-world problem-solving, the course prepares students for a smooth transition to the workforce or post-secondary education. Topics covered include algebra, geometry, measurements, unit conversions, and calculations for area, volume, and perimeter. Students will engage in hands-on applications and real-life scenarios to strengthen their problem-solving abilities and gain a deeper understanding of how math is used in different trades.
Financial Algebra **NEW COURSE
Half Year - 1/2 Credit
Grade 10-12 (Course #0340)
**This course may be used towards a third math credit)
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to help students build essential skills in logical thinking and problem-solving, enabling them to make informed financial decisions in their everyday lives. Students will explore various business models, including linear, quadratic, piecewise, and exponential models, while learning how to apply mathematical formulas, functions, and graphs to real-world financial situations. Topics may include investments, compound interest, annuities, banking, and other financial concepts, along with linear programming and the use of matrices in finance. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools to analyze data and make smart financial choices.
Statistics
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 11-12 (Course #0310)
**This course may be used as a third math credit)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: None
This course may be used as a third year of mathematics required for graduation. This course is for students interested in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, and Industry. Course content includes: Sample Space, Statistical Models, Binomial and Normal Distribution, T-Distribution, and Chi-Square Distribution.
College Statistics (College Credit Available)
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 11-12 (Course #0310C)
**NCAA Approved
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course is designed to be a first-year, college-level course in Statistics for students interested in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, and Industry. Course content includes: Sample Space, Statistical Models, Binomial and Normal Distribution, T-Distribution, and Chi-Square Distribution.
Students will have the option of taking this course for college credits through the Suffolk County Community College Beacon Program.
Math for the College Bound (College Credit Available)
Full Year - 1 Credit
Grade 11-12 (Course #0317)
**This course may be used as a third math credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
This one-year course will run from September to June, with students taking a midterm exam in January and a final exam in June. This course is designed to help students prepare for college math placement exams including SAT prep. Topics to be covered include Integers, Rational/Irrational Numbers, Properties of Real Numbers, Basic and Advanced Algebra, Problem Solving, and some Precalculus topics.
Students will have the option of taking this course for college credits through the Suffolk County Community College Beacon Program.
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