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319903CW Exit Exam Mathematics Prerequisites: Students scoring below standard on
exit exam 1 Elective Unit (Not for Math Credit) Exit Exam Mathematics is designed to assist students
who have deficiencies in basic skills.
This remedial program is a computer-assisted instructional
program. The program is
individualized to ensure that instructional time is focused on specific
deficiencies of the learner. This
course should be taken by students not meeting standard on the Exit Exam. 319901CW Math Academic Assistance 1 Prerequisites: Eighth Grade PACT scores below
standard 1 Elective Unit (Not for Math Credit) Math Academic Assistance 1 is designed for
ninth-grade students who may need or desire academic assistance in math. The aim of this course is to remediate
students' deficiencies as determined by having taken PACT in grade eight. This course will cover number and
numeration systems; numerical and algebraic concepts and operations;
patterns, relationships, and functions; geometry and spatial sense;
measurement; and probability and statistics with emphasis on constructing and
completing charts, tables, and Venn diagrams; constructing and interpreting
graphs; solving problems and showing their work; writing explanations and
conclusions; and applying mathematics concepts to real-world situations. 319902CW Math Academic Assistance 2 Prerequisites: Below standard on 9th grade assessment 1 Elective Unit (Not for Math Credit) Math Academic Assistance II is designed for
tenth-grade students who may need or desire academic assistance in math. The aim of this course is to remediate
students' deficiencies as determined by having taken PACT in grade eight
and/or other assessments in grade nine.
This course will cover number and numeration systems; numerical and
algebraic concepts and operations; patterns, relationships, and functions;
geometry and spatial sense; measurement; and probability and statistics with
emphasis on constructing and completing charts, tables, and Venn diagrams;
constructing and interpreting graphs; solving problems and showing their
work; writing explanations and conclusions; and applying mathematics concepts
to real-world situations. 314100TW Mathematics for the Technologies 1/ Applied Algebra
A Prerequisites: None 1 Unit Mathematics for the Technologies 1/Applied Algebra A
is the first course of a three-year sequential program of mathematical
studies focusing on the development of the student's ability to understand
and apply mathematics to solve realistic workplace problems. Emphasis is on active participation
through appropriate project work, laboratory activities, group and individual
assignments, discussion, practice, and exposition. Students are expected to use scientific calculators, graphing
calculators and/or computers throughout the year. Mathematics for the Technologies 1 will include instruction
in the following areas: patterns, geometric figures, data, algebraic
expressions, real numbers, equations, inequalities, matrices, rational and
irrational numbers, variation, graphs, and polynomials. 314200TW Mathematics for the Technologies 2/ Applied Algebra
B Prerequisites: Mathematics for the Technologies 1/ Applied
Algebra A 1 Unit Mathematics for the Technologies 2/Applied Algebra B
is the second course of a three-year sequential program of mathematical
studies focusing on the development of the student's ability to understand
and apply mathematics to solve realistic workplace problems. Emphasis is on active participation
through appropriate project work, laboratory activities, group and individual
assignments, discussion, practice, and exposition. Students are expected to use scientific calculators, graphing
calculators, and/or computers throughout the year. Mathematics for the Technologies 2/Applied Algebra B will
include instruction in graphs, functions, and relations. A district end-of-course test will be
given in this course. 319904CW Fundamentals of Algebra 1/ Part 1 Prerequisites: None 1 Elective Unit (Not for Math Credit) Fundamentals of Algebra 1 Part 1, which is the first
half of a year-long Algebra course, includes a review of arithmetic,
evaluating variable expressions, operations with matrices, field properties,
solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, slope, the equation
of a line, and an introduction to probability and statistics. Emphasis will be placed on developing
proportional reasoning and problem-solving strategies. 411101CW Applications of Algebra 1/ Part 2 Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Algebra 1/ Part 1 1 Unit Applications of Algebra 1/Part 2 is the second half
of a year-long Algebra course. It is an extension of Fundamentals of Algebra
1/Part 1. This course includes the
study of systems of equations, exponents, radical expressions, polynomials,
factoring techniques, solving quadratic equations, and probability and
statistics. Emphasis will be placed
on developing proportional reasoning, algebraic thinking, and problem-solving
strategies. A district end-of-course
test will be given in this course. 411100CW Algebra 1 Prerequisites: Recommended - "B" or better
in previous math course 1 Unit Algebra 1 is a rapidly paced course. Algebra 1 includes the study of variables,
field properties, operations on matrices, slope, the equation of a line,
solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomials,
factoring techniques, solving quadratic equations, solving systems of linear
equations, and probability and statistics.
Applications will be emphasized throughout the course. A district end-of-course test will be
given in this course. 314300TW Mathematics for the Technologies 3/ Applied Geometry Prerequisites: Mathematics for the Technologies 1
and 2 1 Unit Mathematics for the Technologies 3/ Applied Geometry
is the third course in a three-year sequential program of mathematical
studies focusing on the development of the student's ability to understand
and apply mathematics to solve realistic workplace problems. This course is designed for the student
who plans to attend a two-year college or who plans to enter the world of
work directly after graduating. The
course will include instruction on points, lines, planes, angles, polygons,
and circles as well as the study of right triangles and the trigonometric
ratios. Students will study the
properties and relationships of shapes including similarity and
congruence. The course will emphasize
applications and the use of problem-solving strategies. A district end-of-course test will be
given in this course. 414100CW Probability and Statistics Prerequisites: Three math units including Math for
the Technologies 3 or Algebra 2. 1 Unit Probability and Statistics includes the study of
methods of data collection, how to organize data, the measure of central
tendency, variation, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, and making
inferences from samples. Emphasis
will be placed on developing skills, which apply statistical methods in the
decision-making process as well as on improving problem-solving skills. 412100CW Geometry Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or above in
Algebra 1 or Fundamentals of Algebra 1/Part 1 and Algebra 1/Part 2 1 Unit Geometry includes the study of points, lines,
planes, angles, polygons, and circles.
The properties and relationships of shapes (including similarity and
congruence) are studied as well as special properties of right
triangles. In addition, students will
study the trigonometric ratios, coordinate geometry, and
transformations. This course stresses
the use of deductive reasoning as well as the ability to think
spatially. Emphasis is placed on
applications including perimeter, area, and volume. A district end-of-course test will be given in this course. 412100HW Geometry/Honors Prerequisites: Algebra 1 with a "B"
average or better 1 Unit Geometry/Honors is a rigorous course intended for
students who plan to take Calculus AP.
This course is rapidly paced and uses a more in-depth curriculum as
compared to Geometry/CP. This course
stresses deductive reasoning with an emphasis on developing the concept of
formal proofs. Students will apply
algebra skills in conjunction with geometric ideas and problem solving. This course includes the study of points,
lines, planes, angles, polygons, similarity, congruence, geometric
inequalities, coordinate geometry, right triangle trigonometry, the
properties and relationships of shapes, and transformations. Assessments will include projects and
performance based tests which reflect critical and reflective thinking
skills. 411200CW Algebra 2 Prerequisites: Geometry 1 Unit Algebra 2 includes a study of the properties of the
real number system, equations, functions, relations, graphs, polynomial and
rational expressions, quadratic equations, inequalities, exponents, complex
numbers, conic sections, matrices, and logarithms. 411200HW Algebra 2/Honors Prerequisites: Geometry/Honors with a "B"
average or better 1 Unit Algebra 2/Honors is a course designed for students
who plan to take Calculus/AP. The
pace and depth of this course are accelerated in comparison to Algebra
2. Algebra 2/Honors is a rigorous
course with emphasis on problem solving, critical thinking, and reflective
analysis. This course includes the
study of functions and relations, systems of equations and inequalities,
polynomial and rational expressions, exponents and radicals, quadratic
equations, logarithms, conic sections, and matrices. The use of a graphing calculator is
encouraged and assessments vary from performance-based tests to projects. 413103CW Pre-Calculus - Advanced Algebra Prerequisites: Algebra 2 1 Unit Advanced Algebra includes the study of polynomial,
rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions, inverses, conics,
analytic and transformational geometry, curve sketching, inequalities,
matrices, systems of equations, and sequences and series. 413101HW Pre-Calculus - Advanced Algebra/Honors Prerequisites: Algebra 2/Honors 1 Unit Pre-Calculus - Advanced Algebra/Honors is a course
designed for students who intend to take Calculus AP. This course includes the study of
polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, absolute value, and
step functions. Students will also
study complex numbers, matrices, systems of equations, series and sequences,
combinatorics, limits, inequalities, conic sections, and analytic and
transformational geometry. Emphasis will be placed on applications and the
rigorous development of ideas. This rigorous course requires a mastery of
Algebra and Geometric skills as well as dedication by the learner. 413104CW Pre-Calculus - Trigonometry Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra 1 Unit Trigonometry will include the study of circular
functions and trigonometric functions as well as applications involving
trigonometric identities, equations, graphs, and inverses. Vectors, polar coordinates, limits, and
differential calculus will also be studied. 413102HW Pre-Calculus - Trigonometry/Honors Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra/Honors 1 Unit Pre-Calculus - Trigonometry/Honors is a rigorous
course designed for the student who plans to take Calculus/AP. This course emphasizes critical thinking
and problem analysis. This course
includes the study of circular functions, inverse trigonometric functions,
trigonometric equations and identities, parametric equations, vector
applications, the law of sines and the law of cosines. In addition to these topics, students will
study polar coordinates as well as techniques of curve sketching, the
continued study of limits, and differential calculus. Emphasis will be placed on applications
and proof as well as the rigorous development of ideas. 319954CW Calculus 1 Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry 1 Unit Calculus 1 includes the study of differential and
integral calculus including the study of limits, functions, related rates,
maxima and minima, area under a curve, volumes and other applications of the
derivative and the integral. This
course is designed for a student planning to attend a four-year college or university. 417000AW Calculus AB/AP Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra/Honors and
Trigonometry/Honors and a grade of
"A" or "B" in all honors math courses prior to
Calculus/AP. 1 Unit Calculus AB/AP is intended for students who have a
thorough knowledge of analytic geometry, elementary functions, algebra,
geometry, and trigonometry. This
course will include instruction in differential and integral calculus topics
that are typically included in an introductory college calculus course. Topics include related rates,
optimization, numerical methods, growth and decay, area under a curve, and
volume. Students taking Calculus AB/AP are required to have
a graphing calculator and are required to take the Advanced Placement
Examination. This course is
designed for the student planning to attend a four-year college. 417200AW Calculus BC/AP Prerequisites: Calculus AB/AP with a grade of
"C" or better average 1 Unit Calculus BC/AP is intended for students who have a
thorough knowledge of analytic geometry, elementary functions, algebra,
geometry, and trigonometry. This
course will include instruction in advanced topics involving differential and
integral calculus. Other topics
include parametric equations, vector equations, graphs in polar coordinates,
sequences and series, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, and slope
fields. Students taking Calculus BC/AP are required to have
a graphing calculator and will be required to take the Advanced Placement
Examination. This course is
designed for the student planning to attend a four-year college. 417100AW Statistics/AP Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra 1 Unit Statistics/AP is designed for the student who has a
thorough understanding of Advanced Algebra and who is planning to attend a
four-year college. This course will
include instruction in exploratory analysis, planning and implementing a
study, probability, and statistical inference. Students taking Statistics/AP are required to have a graphing
calculator with statistical capabilities.
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