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| Mathematics |
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| Mathematics is a vehicle essential for
many areas of one's living experience. The course offerings
provide an opportunity for students to explore, develop
and investigate avenues ranging from practical to theoretical
for both daily living and college preparation. Calculators
and computers are used as resources. |
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Consumer Math |
1 Credit |
This course enlarges upon the skills necessary for real
life applications. While non-college preparatory, the
topics are diverse, including finances, taxation, and
purchasing. |
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| Pre-Algebra |
1
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Pre-Algebra is available for students with the need
for extra assistance in mathematics. While Pre-Algebra
is non-college preparatory, a student may later enter
the College Prep program. Topics in Pre-Algebra are designed
for both the terminal student and for those who will
later take Algebra I. Emphasis in the course is on the
four operations of arithmetic, and are applied to fractions,
decimals, and percentage problems through applications
to home and business finances. The English-Metric systems
and introductions to geometry and algebra are also included. |
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| Algebra
1 |
1
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Prerequisite
- Pre-Algebra or equivalent and placement exam
Algebra
is a branch of mathematics that enables students
to solve unknown quantities by knowing the
basic patterns of arithmetic forms and manipulations.
Students must be able to understand the symbolism
used to express abstract concepts. Algebra I is a prerequisite
for not only Algebra II and Advanced Math, but
also for Chemistry and Physics. Topics include negative
numbers, factoring, fractional equations, linear
equations, word problems, radicals, exponents and graphing. |
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| Algebra
2 |
1
Credit |
Prerequisite - a minimum grade of C in Algebra I
Second year Algebra provides a deeper study of the
fundamentals covered in Algebra I. It is essential
for those students who plan to pursue further study
in mathematics. Topics include polynomials, coordinate
geometry, functions, quadratics, systems of equations,
matrices, graphing, exponents, logarithm, conics and
an introduction to the circular functions. |
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| Geometry |
1
Credit |
Prerequisite - a minimum grade of C in Algebra I
Designed to assist students to reason from cause to
effect, the course covers the basic ideas of Euclidean
Geometry, with the main emphasis being on proof and
logical reasoning. Plane figures such as lines, angles,
polygons and circles are highly utilized. Transformations,
trigonometry of the right triangle, and an introduction
to space geometry are also included in the course. |
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| Pre-Calculus |
1
Credit |
Prerequisite
- a minimum grade of C in both Algebra II and Geometry
A course for serious math and science students taken
as a preparation for college math, particularly Calculus.
The concept of a function, used throughout the course
is applied to such topics as circular functions, algebraic
functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions.
The function is further developed in series, limits,
and an introduction of Calculus. Other features include
vectors, three dimensional coordinate systems and conics.
The graphing calculator is used extensively. |
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