Mathematics

Department: Mathematics

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: C or better in 8th grade Math or Summer Math Study Skills

Description:   CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None This course integrates the study of Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability while highlighting applications and stressing improvement of critical thinking skills.  This course is required for some technical college program admissions and for all university admissions.

Department: Mathematics

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: C or better in both Algebra 1 and Geometry

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None This course continues the integration of Algebra and Geometry by using algebraic expressions and forms for studying functions and real-world situations.  Development of abstract concepts and sharpening of critical thinking skills will assist students in future studies.  This course is required for those planning on attending college.  This course may be taken concurrently with Geometry for those wishing to take Calculus their senior year.

Department: Mathematics

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Trigonometry- C or Better or Consent of Instructor

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None This course is a comprehensive course designed to provide mathematical and technological background that high school students need for calculus.  It will review and strengthen students’ algebraic skills while incorporating graphing technology.  Trigonometry is dealt with in depth as well as the manipulation of polynomial and rational functions.

Department: Mathematics

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: NONE

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None This course is designed to build students’ algebraic habits of mind using analytic, quantitative and logical ways of looking at the world mathematically. Designed for students needing additional help to cross the bridge from arithmetic to Algebra.

Department: Mathematics

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry, or Consent of Instructor

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None This course interweaves three main content strands/applied arithmetic, pre-algebra, and pre-geometry/while emphasizing the real-world applications of each concept and skill.  Some topics/examples of applications are Measurement, variables, patterns, problem-solving, graphs, area, volume, and use of graphing calculators. Also, a portion of the class will prepare the student for the Accuplacer exam. This course does not fill the math requirement for college admission.

Department: Mathematics

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: ALGEBRA I

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None This course integrates synthetic, coordinate, and transformational approaches to Geometry while highlighting real-world applications.  This course reinforces and extends knowledge of Algebra and develops an understanding of proofs.  Strengthening these skills expands the understanding of mathematical concepts needed in future studies.

Department: Mathematics

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra II

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None Tigonometry and Functions will prepare students for mathematics of calculus and many science classes. Students electing Trigonometry and Functions should have successfully completed Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. The course will review exponential, quadratic and linear functions, and will stress circular functions. Real life applications, classic problems and the reading of mathematics will be emphasized throughout the course.

Department: Mathematics

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Trigonometry- C or Better or Consent of Instructor

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None Students study single variable functions, limits and continuity, differentiation, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives, and the definite integral.  This course has a multitude of applications in mathematics, the physical sciences, engineering, and the biological sciences.