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Mathematics

Algebra I Algebra II
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
9th grade 1 year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra I
Co-requisite: Geometry
The fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and ex-
tend the mathematics that students learned in previous grades. Algebra II is a college preparatory course designed to develop
The critical areas deepen and extend understanding of linear proficiency in learning mathematics by expanding the under-
and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each standing of mathematical concepts, by strengthening problem-
other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear solving skills with real-world applications, and by studying the
trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, skills needed to prepare for future math courses. With use of
and using quadratic functions. The Mathematical Practice manipulative, graphing calculators, and cooperative learning
Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the groups, students are encouraged to become problem solvers,
content standards, prescribe that students experience mathe- critical thinkers, and decision-makers.
matics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use
of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
Geometry (or Honors) Honors Algebra II
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit 10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I Prerequisite: Algebra I
Highly Recommended: Honors Algebra I
Geometry provides students a foundation in proof and deductive Co-requisite: Geometry
reasoning. Instruction includes the traditional Euclidean con-
cepts such as undefined terms, postulates, and the develop- Advanced Algebra II is a college preparatory course designed
ment of theorems, congruency, perpendicular and parallel rela- for the strong math student. Students integrate their basic alge-
tionships, Pythagorean Theorem, circles, perimeter, area, vol- bra and geometry skills to strengthen their problem-solving, criti-
ume, two and three dimensional constructions, similarity, right cal thinking, and decision-making skills. Manipulatives, graphing
triangles and trigonometry, and coordinate geometry. Students calculators, and cooperative learning groups are used to study
strengthen their basic algebraic skills through practical applica- linear equations and inequalities, matrices, quadratic equations,
tions and develop an appreciation for the need for clarity and functions, radicals and exponential and logarithmic functions.
precision of language. (Pre-AP level Geometry is a faster- This course builds on concepts from Pre-AP Alg. I.
paced, more rigorous course.)
Quantitative Literacy
Technical Math for College & Career
11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra I
Prerequisite: Algebra I & Geometry
Quantitative Literacy is a new course option that counts as a 4th
Technical Math for College and Careers builds on previous high math credit. Quantitative Literacy builds on the math skills from
school math courses to extend mathematical topics and relation- Algebra I and allows students to explore topics that are encoun-
ships. Emphasis will be placed on the application of mathemat- tered in everyday career and life situations. This course will help
ics in context and on modeling-a process that uses mathematics students to better see and understand the application of those
to represent, analyze, make predictions, or otherwise provide concepts and ideas rather than just the step-by-step process of
insight into real-world situations. Students will collect, organize, completing a problem. Students will be expected to use technol-
describe, and use quantitative data and draw inferences from ogy, including graphing calculators, computers, and data gather-
real-world data. Students will represent and process their rea- ing tools throughout the course.
soning and conclusions, numerically, graphically, symbolically,
and verbally. Technical Math for College and Career will help
students develop mathematical proficiency needed for future
course work and in careers including strategic competence Algebra III
(ability to formulae, represent, and solve mathematical prob- 12th 1 year, 1 credit
lems) and adaptive reasoning (capacity for logical thought, re- Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
flection, explanation, and justification). Students will be expected
to use technology, including graphing calculators, computers, or
data-gathering tools throughout the course. Technical Math for Math Concepts is designed for students who have not success-
College and Career is a third or fourth year math fully completed state-required college– and/or career-readiness
assessments in previous course curricula. This course may
count as a student’s fourth math credit toward graduation.

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