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MATHEMATICS

1500 PRE-ALGEBRA (Grade 9; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Topics include computational skills in multiplication, division, subtraction, and addition; intuitive approach to the study of these skills through problems related to everyday life activities; and graphs. Also included is a basic study of probability and statistics using probability proportion; work in development of ability to estimate answers and in measurements; work with simple algebraic equations; metric systems; work with integers, fractions, decimals, equations, and inequalities.
Prerequisite: Placement test on entering high school

1501 ALGEBRA I-B (Grades 9 – 10; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
This is a basic course covering topics of Algebra I-A through irrational numbers. Material is presented more slowly, giving ample time for understanding and practice. Axioms and proofs are not included.
Prerequisite: Placement test on entering high school or Pre-Algebra with the recommendation of the instructor

1502 ALGEBRA I-A (Grades 9-10; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
This course is an introduction to the language of algebra. Topics covered are properties of real numbers; solving equations and inequalities and systems of equations relations and graphs; polynomials, factors and rational expressions; irrational numbers and radicals; quadratic equations.
Prerequisite: Placement test on entering high school or passing Pre-Algebra with instructor’s approval.

1503 GEOMETRY B (Grades 10-11; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
This course is designed for the student who wants a second year of math and the minimum concepts of Geometry without the rigor that is usually implied. This course does include proofs and computer work.
Prerequisite: Algebra I-A or Algebra I-B with instructor’s approval

1504 GEOMETRY A (Grades 10-11; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
This course is an introduction to a deductive mathematical system. To develop the power for such reasoning, the topics covered include spatial visualization, working with lines and figures in a plane, theorems and their proofs, the relation of parallel and perpendicular lines, similar and congruent triangles, and the studying and proving of theorems on these topics. Geometric constructions by using straight edge and compass.
Prerequisite: C average in Algebra I-A or in Algebra I-B with instructor’s approval.

1508 ALGEBRA II (Grades 11-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
This course is designed for students who want a third year of mathematics, but do not intend to take pre-calculus. It includes linear functions and relations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, graphs in space, determinants, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, irrational numbers, exponents, and logarithms.
Prerequisite: C average in math and approval of Geometry instructor

1505 ALGEBRA II & TRIGONOMETRY (Grades 11-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
This course is designed for capable students. It stresses both the structure of algebra and the development of computational skills. Topics include linear functions and relations; systems of linear equations and inequalities; determinants; polynomials; rational expressions; radicals; irrational numbers; exponents; trigonometric functions, identities and formulas.
Prerequisites: C average in Math and approval of Geometry instructor

1506 PRE-CALCULUS (Grades 11-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Pre-calculus is an introduction to mathematical analysis with additional study of ordered fields and math logic; use of the principle of math induction in proofs; introduction to sequences and series, both finite and infinite; advanced study of higher degree equations and functions and relations including different methods of equation-solving of upper degree functions; further study of the exponential and logarithmic functions with a study of trigonometry.
Prerequisite: C average in math and Algebra II/Trig, with instructor’s approval

1512 ACCELERATED PRE-CALCULUS (Grades 11-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit; Available for college credit)
Accelerated Pre-Calculus would include the topics taught in course 237 and add topics previously taught in Analytic Geometry. This course would prepare students to take AP Calculus.
Prerequisite: Math instructor’s approval

1509 BUSINESS CALCULUS (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Business Calculus is a college level mathematics course which prepares seniors to take business calculus two in college or Engineering calculus I. The course content includes properties of functions, limits including continuity, the derivative including the mean value theorem, and applications, antiderivatives, and applications, techniques of integration, the definite integral, and applications of the integral. This course is for students who want a thorough knowledge of mathematics including algebra and geometry. This course does not include the trigonometric, logarithmic, or exponential functions.
Prerequisite: Pre-calculus and approval of instructor

1507 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit; available for college credit)
Advanced Placement Calculus is a college level mathematics course which prepares able seniors to take an Advanced Placement test in May. Most colleges and universities grant advanced placement and credit to students who have successfully completed the test. The course content includes properties of functions, limits including continuity, the derivative including the mean value theorem, and applications, anti-derivatives and applications, techniques of integration, the definite integral, and applications of the integral. This course is intended for students who want a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry (rectangular and polar coordinates, equations and graphs, lines, and conics)
Prerequisites: Pre-calculus, analytic geometry, and approval by the teachers of those courses.

1511 TRIGONOMETRY (Grade 12; 1 semester; ½ credit)
This course is designed to give the student better preparation for college level mathematics. The course consists of an in-depth study of trigonometric and circular functions, graphing functions using amplitude, period, and phase shift, proving identities and solving trigonometric equations.
Prerequisites: C average in math and Algebra II, with instructor’s approval

1510 STATISTICS (Grade 12; 1 semester; ½ credit)
Statistics is designed to introduce a basic understanding of analyzing, interpreting, and presenting numerical data. The course content includes graphical presentations, mean, median, mode, permutations, combinations, basic rules of probability and distributions.
Prerequisites: C average in math and Algebra II/Trig or Algebra II with instructor’s approval

1513 ACC STATISTICS

An in-depth look at probabilities and statistics; must have completed Pre-Calculus or higher with a grade of ‘B’ or higher; Will not be offered dual-credit, but will provide preparation for the AP Statistics test in May.

This class is challenging and fast-paced, for the dedicated student.