Mathematics
Mathematics Requirements
All students are required to take Algebra (1 credit), Geometry (1 credit), and one additional credit of mathematics. Students who enroll in Algebra 1A must complete Algebra 1B to fulfill their Algebra requirement. While a fourth year of mathematics is not required for graduation, it is strongly recommended for students who are pursuing an associate or bachelor degree at a two- or four-year college or university. **Graphing Calculators will be needed for ALL math classes, preferably a Texas Instrument.**
Mathematics Core Courses
Algebra I
WHS0401P1 - ISCS Code: 02052A000Grade: 9-12
Length: 1 year
Level: General
Credit: 1
The study of the real number system and its concepts including equations, and its applications, with an emphasis on functions and their graphs.
Algebra 1A & 1B
WHS0401P1 - ISCS Code: 02052A000Grade: 9-12
Length: 1 year
Level: General
Credit: 1
The study of the real number system and its concepts including equations, and its applications, with an emphasis on functions and their graphs. This course is taught in two parts, Algebra 1A and 1B. Each course is one year long. Algebra 1A is a prerequisite to Algebra 1B. Both courses must be taken to meet the Algebra I requirement for graduation.
Geometry
WHS0403P1 - ISCS Code: 02072A000Grade: 9-12
Length: 1 year
Level: General
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic geometric concepts and theorems with limited use of formal proofs.
Advanced Mathematics Courses
Algebra II
WHS0405P1 - ISCS Code: 02056A000Grade: 10-12
Length: 1 year
Level: General
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Geometry (A in both semesters of Algebra I if taking concurrently with Geometry)
This course will include the following topics: linear functions, absolute value, systems of equations, quadratic functions, polynomial degree 3 and higher, rational functions, radical functions, and exponential functions. The following will be covered as time allows: logarithmic functions, introduction to trigonometry, and an introduction to probability and statistics.
Precalculus
WHS0406G2 - ISCS Code: 02110A000Grade: 11-12
Length: 1 year
Level: Honors
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra II with a B or higher or teacher approval
The focus is on analytic geometry along with applications to various fields of study. Students who complete this course with a C or better and at least a 2.9 GPA will be qualified to enroll in dual credit College Algebra.
College Algebra
WHS0409G1 - ISCS Code: 02069A000Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester
Level: Honors
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: Must meet LLCC placement requirements.
This course centers on the exploration of various algebraic functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The properties, graphs and inequalities of these functions are analyzed and applications of their uses are studied. Other topics include systems of equations, matrices, conic sections, sequences, and series. This course will be taught during first semester and followed by Trigonometry (MAT 120) during second semester. This course will be taught as dual credit through LLCC as MAT 113 (4 credit hours). Students must have a 3.2+ GPA and an ACT Math score of 22+ or an SAT Math score of 530+ (or pass the placement exam through LLCC) OR students may have a 2.9+ GPA and have earned a C or better in Precalculus to qualify to take this course.
Trigonometry
WHS0410G1 - ISCS Code: 02103A000Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester
Level: Honors
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: College Algebra (MAT 113) with a C or better
This course is the second semester course after College Algebra (MAT 113). In this course trigonometric functions are defined, important relationships between them are established and their graphs are studied in detail. The inverse trigonometric functions are defined, trigonometric equations are solved and identities are proved. The course material will be applied to solve a variety of problems. This course will be taught as dual credit through LLCC as MAT 120 (3 credit hours).
Mathematics Elective Courses
Technical Math
WHS0411P5 - ISCS Code: 02153A000Grade: 11-12
Length: 1 year
Level: General
Credit: 1
This course covers the math skills necessary for solving occupational problems. Topics included are whole numbers, fractions and decimals; percentages; measurement; formulas and equations; lines, angles and shapes; positive and negative numbers; and ratios and proportions. Problems focus on applying these principles to occupational settings. This course is offered as dual credit through LLCC as TEM 103 (3 credit hours).
Transitional Math
WHS0412P1 - ISCS Code: 02201A001Grade: 11-12
Length: 1 year
Level: General
Credit: 1
This course is designed to prepare and transition students directly into college and career pathways requiring general education college level math competencies in quantitative literacy and statistics. Topics include: numeracy (operation sense, estimation, measurement, quantitative reasoning, basic statistics, and mathematical summaries), application based algebraic topics, and functions and modeling. Upon completion students should be able to: demonstrate proficiency and understanding in basic numeracy competencies in whole numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals, use estimation, and explain/justify estimates, apply quantitative reasoning to solve problems involving quantities or rates, use mathematical summaries of data such as mean median and mode, use and apply algebraic reasoning as one of multiple problem-solving tools, and use functions and modeling processes. This course will use authentic application and problem-based instruction designed to build mathematical conceptual understanding and critical thinking. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to enroll in General Education Math, Quantitative Literacy, and General Education Statistics as any Illinois community college within 18 months of graduation and without having to take a placement test or meet other placement criteria.
Statistics
WHS0414P1 - ISCS Code: 02201A001Grade: 11-12
Length: 1 year
Level: General
Credit: 1
This introductory course in statistics focuses on statistical reasoning and its use in solving real-world problems and interpreting results reported in journals and through popular media. The content includes basic descriptive statistics, basic probability theory, random variables and probability distributions, sampling distributions for statistics, statistical inferences involving confidence interval estimation and hypothesis testing for means, standard deviations and proportions, correlation and regression.