MATHEMATICS

 

COURSE TITLE                             YEAR                     PREREQUISITES                     CREDIT

PRE-ALGEBRA (MA 100)                     9                             NONE                                 2

This course is a study of the mathematical principles used in solving algebraic expressions and in solving word problems. Students will review the mathematical operations used with integers, fractions and decimals. This course is designed to develop the necessary skills to take Algebra.

 

ALGEBRA (MA 150)                                 9,10             STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES           2

The course consists of a thorough introduction to the algebra of real numbers. It emphasizes practical problem solving along with abstract algebraic processes. Acquiring a formal mathematical vocabulary is an integral part of the course. An introduction to probability, statistics and use of a scientific calculator are included in this course.

 

GEOMETRY (MA 200)                             9,10,11             MA 150 OR DEPT. APPROVAL         2

This course studies plane geometry, including basic terminology, symbols and relationships of points, lines, rays, segments, angles, polygons, and circles. Basic logic skills are developed and applications of algebra to geometric concepts are emphasized.

 

 

 

ALGEBRA II TRIGONOMETRY (MA 300) 10,11,12             MA 200                                 2

This course is designed to prepare students to use advanced algebraic skills and concepts in mathematics and other related disciplines. A graphing calculator is required (TI-83+ recommended). The course includes an extensive study of linear, quadratic, polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic function. Additionally, students will be introduced to matrices, conics, statistics, and linear programming.

 

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS (MA 400) 11,12                         MA 300                             1

This course is designed for college-intending students who will undertake courses of study that may not require calculus. A graphing calculator is required (TI-83+ recommended). This course will build on students’ advanced algebra skills to demonstrate the practical uses of mathematics in business, economics, biological, social, and management sciences. Topics will include: Election Theory, Fair Division, Apportionment, Graph Theory, Recursion, and Matrices.

 

FINITE MATHEMATICS (MA 425) 11,12                                MA 300                             1

This course is designed for college-intending students who will undertake courses of study that may not require calculus. A graphing calculator is required (TI-83+ recommended). This course will build on students’ advanced algebra skills to demonstrate the practical uses of mathematics in business, economics, biological, social, and management sciences. Topics will include: Matrix Algebra, Linear Programming (Simplex Method), Coding Theory, Probability, Game Theory, Markov Chains, Finance, and Statistics.

 

PRE-CALCULUS (MA 450) 10,11,12                        MA 300                                     2

This course is designed for students who will be entering a course of study in college which requires calculus. A graphing calculator is required (TI-83+ recommended). This course will begin with a brief review of advanced algebra, analytical geometry, and right and circular trigonometry, and will then proceed into the study of limits, derivatives, and integrals.

AP CALCULUS (MA 500)  11, 12                             MA 500                                        2

AP Calculus consists of a full year of work that is comparable to one or two semesters of claculus at a college or university.  The AP Calculus course uses the unifying themes of Functions, Graphs, Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals to form a cohesive bond between many mathematical topics that may seem unrelated at first glance.  This course is intended for students who are planning to attempt to ear college credit and/or placement from a college by scoring appropriately on the A.P. examination given annually in May.

 

AP STATISTICS (MA 550) 11,12                             MA 300                                         2

This Advanced Placement (AP) course will offer an intense and in-depth study of statistics specifically designed for the serious math student. A graphing calculator is required (TI-83+ recommended). Four broad themes will be explored: Exploring Data, Planning a Study, Anticipating Patterns in Advance, and Statistical Inference. This course is intended for students who are planning to attempt to earn college credit and/or placement from a college by scoring appropriately on the national A.P. examination given annually in early May.