Mathematics

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite:None
Fee: NoneIn Algebra I, students will: use various problem solving strategies; express, interpret and graph functions; use variable to represent relations from tables and graphs; solve linear and quadratic equations and systems of linear equations; use ratio, proportion, and direct variation from numerical, geometric and algebraic perspectives; use the distributive property and order of operations to reorganize algebraic expressions into more useful forms

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Fee: NoneIn Geometry, students will: use problem solving skills; communicate their mathematical understanding; understand and exploit the interdependence between algebra and geometry; learn a core set of geometric facts; use coordinate geometry in the study of area, perimeter, transformations, congruence, and functions; develop spatial visualization skills and facility with ratios

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Fee: NoneIn Geometry, students will: use problem solving skills; communicate their mathematical understanding; understand and exploit the interdependence between algebra and geometry; learn a core set of geometric facts; use coordinate geometry in the study of area, perimeter, transformations, congruence, and functions; develop spatial visualization skills and facility with ratios

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Geometry
Fee: NoneIn Algebra II, students will: visualize, express, interpret, and graph functions; solve any real linear or quadratic equation in one, two, three or more variables; extend the use of trigonometry to the laws of sines and cosines and connect right triangle definitions with the trigonometric functions; apply mathematics to problems in economics, biology, chemistry, and physics; use elementary statistics and probability to solve problems

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Geometry
Fee: NoneIn Algebra II, students will: visualize, express, interpret, and graph functions; solve any real linear or quadratic equation in one, two, three or more variables; extend the use of trigonometry to the laws of sines and cosines and connect right triangle definitions with the trigonometric functions; apply mathematics to problems in economics, biology, chemistry, and physics; use elementary statistics and probability to solve problems

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Fee: NoneIn Trigonometry/Functions students, will: describe transformations and graph various functions and conic sections; use identities to solve and graph trigonometric functions; graph and solve various polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; solve systems of equations

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Fee: NoneIn Trigonometry/Functions students, will: describe transformations and graph various functions and conic sections; use identities to solve and graph trigonometric functions; graph and solve various polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; solve systems of equations

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1.5
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation; Algebra I & II, Geometry and Trigonometry/Functions
Fee: Student pays for textbook.In AP Calculus AB, students will: understand properties of functions, limits, the derivative and its applications, anti-derivatives, techniques of integration and the definite integral and its applications; study the college curriculum equivalent to one and one half years of college level calculus topics; be able to take the AP test in order to possibly receive college credit for Calculus I and Calculus II; possibly be able to earn credit from CSU for Calculus I and Calculus II

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Completion of AP Calculus AB
Fee: Student pays for textbook.In AP Calculus BC, students will: continue learning properties of functions, limits, derivative, integral, and applications, explore finite and infinite sequences and series approximate functions using power series, explore the convergence of infinite power series, explore polar functions with graphing, the derivative, and finding areas, be able to take the AP Calculus BC test that is comprehensive over all calculus topics

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Fee: NoneIn Problem Solving Strategies, students will: solve non-routine math problems using a variety of strategies: matrix logic, systematic lists, unit analysis and Venn diagrams; improve in communication of mathematics in written and verbal form; increase their confidence and skills as a problem solver

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: May be taken concurrently with Algebra II
Fee: NoneIn Data Analysis, students will: use graphs (scatter plots, circle, bar, box, stem and leaf); create appropriate graphs using relevant data sets; be able to calculate and interpret a variance standards deviation for data sets; calculate measures of central tendency including mean, median, mode, range; create a linear regression line of best fit for data; demonstrate use of major concepts in data analysis using an oral presentation with presentational software

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Algebra II (with teacher recommendation)
Fee: Student will pay for textbookIn AP Statistics, students will: be introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data; plan a study: decide what and how to measure; explore data: observe patterns and departures from data; anticipate patterns: produce models using probability and simulation; have the opportunity to test out of a college statistics course

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra B
Fee: $5 per semesterIn Principles of Technology I, students will: develop confidence in their ability to understand and apply scientific, mathematical concepts and principles; understand the technical concepts of Force, Work, Rate, Resistance, Energy, Power, and Force Transformers; study energy systems found in mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal devices