Math Courses

Grade Level: 9-12

C - Mathematics

Math 1 is the first course of the core college-prep high school mathematics curriculum. Students work both cooperatively and individually with all strands of mathematics including problem solving, data organization, graphing, solving equations, ratios, geometric representations, probability, and functions. New topics are approached using concrete models and then extended toward abstractions.

 

Grade Level: 9-12

C - Mathematics

Math 2 is the second course of the core college-prep high school math curriculum. It reviews and extends the topics from the Math 1 course and examines the strand of geometry in much more depth. This course explores the properties of 2- dimensional figures and 3-dimensional solids and examines the process of generalizing and proving these properties . Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 1 (or equivalent).

 

Grade Level: 10-12

C - Mathematics

Mathematical Modeling uses the CCSSM-modeling standards to provide students with an opportunity to diversify their mathematical perspectives with meaningful and exploratory content as presented in each of the mathematical domains (counting and cardinality, operations & algebraic thinking, number & operations in base ten, number & operations—fractions, measurement & data, geometry, ratios & proportional relationships, the number system, expressions & equations, functions, and statistics & probability). Students will explore pure and applied mathematics using formal and informal investigation tools. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 2 (or equivalent).

 

Grade Level: 10-12

C - Mathematics

Math 3 is a third course in a college-prep high school mathematics curriculum. This is a “compression” course to include content from traditional Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Precalculus courses in one year. It reviews, enriches, and expands upon the most important concepts studied in Math 1 and Math 2. Covered topics include advanced functions, inverses, imaginary numbers, logarithms, and trigonometry . Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 2 or Mathematical Modeling (or equivalent).

 

Grade Level: 11-12

C - Mathematics

AP Statistics is the high school equivalent of a one semester, introductory college statistics course. In this course, students develop strategies for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students design, administer, and tabulate results from surveys and experiments. Probability and 7 simulations aid students in constructing models for chance behavior. Sampling distributions provide the logical structure for confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Students use a TI-83/84 graphing calculator, Fathom, and Minitab statistical software, and Web-based java applets to investigate statistical concepts. To develop effective statistical communication skills, students are required to prepare frequent written and oral analyses of real data. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 3 or Mathematical Modeling.

 

Grade Level: 9-12

C - Mathematics

Advanced Placement Calculus is a college-level course designed to prepare students to take the AP Calculus (AB) exam in the spring, which they are expected to take. Calculus emphasizes a multi-representational approach, which expresses concepts, results, and problems geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Students learn to use derivatives and integrals to analyze the behavior of functions, and to apply derivatives and integrals to model physical, social and economic situations. Specifically, students will use calculus to explain and predict the behavior of functions; know the definition of the derivative, understand the connection between continuity and differentiability, and understand the derivative as an instantaneous rate of change; understand derivatives and integrals as limits; and learn techniques of differentiation and integration and use them to solve problems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 3.

 

Grade Level: 10-12

G - College Preparatory Elective

This course integrates geometry, art, and technology. Students begin with paper and pencil geometric constructions and extend these concepts on computers using “Geometer’s Sketchpad” software to create graphics. This is a course for any interested students, including college-bound students, who are interested in a deeper exploration of geometry; students who struggled in algebra and would like a more experiential approach to geometry before continuing the college-prep sequence; and students who need additional math credits for graduation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 1.

 

Grade Level: 10-12

G - College Preparatory Elective

This course curriculum is an introduction to computer programming. You will learn to design and create web pages and websites using HTML and CSS, and learn object oriented programming with Javascript. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 1.

 

Grade Level: 10-12

G - College Preparatory Elective

Students work in teams to develop computational thinking and solve problems. The course does not aim to teach mastery of a single programming language but aims instead to develop computational thinking, to generate excitement about the field of computing, and to introduce computational tools that foster creativity. The course also aims to build students’ awareness of the tremendous demand for computer specialists and for professionals in the field who have computational skills. The course also aims to engage students to consider issues raised by the present and future societal impact of computing.

 

Grade Level: 11-12

C - Mathematics

The course is a capstone computer science course. The course teaches Java programming language, emphasizing object-oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development, and is meant to be the equivalent of a first semester college-level course in computer science. It also includes the study of data structures, design, and abstraction. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Math 3.