Mathematics Curriculum Grades 9-12
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Background Information
At the high school level, restructuring was undertaken to align with revised state expectations. At the state level, segmented mathematics has been eliminated. The district will offer a statistics course in its place. The end of course exams will replace the current assessment exam. The math committee has written new benchmark tests to reflect end of the year exams. .
Coursework Descriptions
Applied Algebra, Grade 9; 2 semesters
This course teaches algebra and geometry concepts in the context of occupational settings. It acknowledges the diversity of learning styles in today’s classroom and alters traditional mathematical concepts to meet the needs all learners. The curriculum engages students in cooperative teams, allowing them to participate in laboratory-centered, hands-on activities that make mathematic concepts practical and relevant. Applied algebra is competency based and emphasizes problem solving, decision making, and hands-on learning. Prerequisite: teacher approval/ recommendation.
Integrated Math 1, Grade 9; 2 semesters
This is a first-year course designed to integrate algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. Integrated 1 is an activity-based curriculum which presents relevant mathematics in an applied context including: human nutrition, population growth, and others. Its content includes data collection, presentation, and interpretation; linear, quadratic, and exponential functions; and graphing. Scientific calculators are advised.
Integrated Math 2, Grade 10; 2 semesters
This is a second-year course of integrated algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. It continues to build on the mathematical concepts which were covered in Integrated 1. While retaining an emphasis on presentation and interpretation of data, Level 2 also introduces matrices, elementary polynomials and combinatorics. Students investigate traditional geometry, including proof, in the context of home building. There is also exposure to transformational geometry and other geometric concepts in applied context. Scientific calculators are advised. Prerequisite: Integrated 1 or Applied Algebra.
Mathematics Lab, Grades 11, 12; 2 semesters
This class is designed for the student who needs to meet standard on the WASL mathematics exam. The course will count for the high school graduation requirement of algebra or geometry. However, this class will not meet many college’s entrance requirements. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
Honors Geometry, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12; 2 semesters
This course is organized to help students become more independent in their learning. Proof is one of many important avenues by which students come to understand geometric relationships and mathematical relationships that can be represented geometrically. Strands of algebra, probability, transformational geometry, and coordinate geometry are integrated into the development of the concepts of plane and solid geometry. Scientific calculators are advised. Prerequisite: 8th Grade Algebra and Math GPA of 3.0
Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Grades 10, 11, 12; 2 semesters
This course provides a review of first-year algebra concepts. The approach extends the concepts to applications and integrates algebra and geometry. New concepts covered are series, functions, quadratics, complex numbers, exponents, logarithms, and elementary trigonometry. A graphing calculator is an integral part of the instruction. Scientific calculators are required. Prerequisite: Integrated Math 2 or Geometry, Math GPA of 2.0
Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Grades 10, 11, 12; 2 semesters
The strands of Algebra (both real and imaginary) interwoven throughout the course are the solving of equations, inequalities, graphing, informal geometry, probability, and data analysis. An introduction to circular and plane trigonometry is studied. The majority of the course is designed to enhance the conceptual understanding of mathematics, problem-solving skills, and independent and cooperative learning techniques. An automatic grapher software is an integral part of the instruction. A scientific calculator or higher is required. Prerequisite: Honors Geometry, Math GPA of 3.0
Math Analysis Grades 11, 12; 2 semesters
The course integrates the ideas of functions and trigonometry with statistics and data analysis necessary to function successfully in the worlds of today and tomorrow. Functions are the unifying theme in mathematics, and this course builds a firm foundation for other math courses and applications in future life with the study of various types of functions and their applications. Statistics involves collection, transformation, and interpretation of data and its use in many fields. The course emphasizes real-world use of trigonometric functions. Graphing calculators are used as an integral part of the instruction. Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trigonometry and Math GPA of 2.0.
Honors Math Analysis, Grades 11, 12; 2 semesters
This course deals with the knowledge of precalculus and discrete mathematics. Precalculus mathematics covers the operation of functions of many kinds including coordinate systems, trigonometry, vectors, limits, and the introduction to the basic ideas of calculus; integration and differentiation. Discrete mathematics deals with finite processes. Its subject matter includes certain functions, logic, properties of integers, sequences, algorithms, recursion and induction, combinatorics, and graphs and networks. Graphing calculators are used as an integral part of the instruction. Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trigonometry and Math GPA of 2.0.
Honors Math Analysis, AP Calculus, Grade 12, 2 semesters
This course will deal with differential and integral calculus and will involve differentiation integration and their applications. Differential calculus deals with the problem of finding rates of change and its application to slopes of curves, accelerations and other problems involving rates of change. Integral calculus will deal with the problem of determining a function from information known about the object, such as area of a curve, center of mass, and lengths of curves. This course will be a good background for those who will be taking calculus in college for the areas such as science, mathematics, economics, medicine, etc. Prerequisite: Math Analysis, Math GPA of 2.0.