Course descriptions

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Algebra I

Algebra I is the first in a 4 year mathematical program for college bound students. It will concentrate on developing solid skills working with real numbers, solving equations and inequalities, the coordinate plane and lines, exponents and an introduction to quadratics and rational expressions. Upon successful completion of Algebra I, students will continue onto Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry with an opportunity to study Precalculus, Statistics or Calculus.

Algebra II

Algebra II is the second part of the algebra mathematics program for college bound students. Students will continue the study of algebra topics building skills in preparation for Trigonometry and Precalculus. An emphasis will be placed on a deeper understanding of functions, graphing, and working with polynomial and rational expressions with an introduction to basic conic sections.

Trigonometry

Trigonometry is the study of triangles and circular functions. Students will study trigonometric functions, relations, inverses and their graphs. They will develop skills for proving trigonometric identities and finding areas of triangles. It will cover the uses of trigonometric laws for solving triangles and numerous applications to real world problems.

Precalculus

Precalculus is designed to cover those advanced algebra topics for the study of upper level mathematics courses, with an emphasis on the integration of technology as a tool for learning that will enhance understanding without sacrificing important skills. It will cover logarithmic and exponential functions and their graphs and their applications to growth and decay problems. Topics include polynomial , functions, finding the zeros of a function, and their sketching their graphs. It will also introduce matrices, series and sequences.

Statistics

Statistics is appropriate for students pursuing a wide variety of disciplines ranging from the social sciences of psychology and sociology to areas such as education, the allied health fields, business, engineering, economics, the humanities, the physical sciences, journalism, communications, and liberal arts. It will begin with organizing data, calculating meaningful statistics, hypothesis testing and developing skills to make inferences about a population.

Calculus

Calculus will begin with the study of limits, derivatives, and their applications. You will be asked to solve graphically, support numerically, confirm analytically, and solve algebraically. It will end with the study of integral calculus all while showing applications to real world problem solving.