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MATH ELECTIVES

If you have completed your four math courses required for graduation you may register for a math elective provided you
have the prerequisites. All students must complete a minimum core of: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and
PreCalculus/Accelerated PreCalculus/Advanced Mathematical Decision Making OR Accelerated Algebra I, Accelerated
Geometry, and two additional math courses (PreCalculus/Accelerated PreCalculus/Advanced Mathematical Decision
Making or 2 AP Level courses) for graduation. The courses listed below may serve as a 4th-year math course OR as a
math elective depending on the credits you have earned. Please discuss this with your counselor if you have any
questions.

Advanced Mathematical Decision Making*: Students will further their experiences with statistical information and
summaries; methods of designing and conducting statistical studies; an opportunity to analyze various voting processes;
modeling of data; basic financial decisions; and use network models for making informed decisions.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II is required. Seniors ONLY may take it concurrently with Algebra
II.

PreCalculus*: Students will focus on the following mathematical concepts: circles, parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas,
trigonometric and inverse functions, trigonometric identities, matrices, vectors, and probability.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II is required.

Accelerated PreCalculus*: Students will focus on the following mathematical concepts: circles, parabolas, ellipses,
hyperbolas; trigonometric and inverse functions; trigonometric identities; matrices, vectors, and probability. This course is
designed to prepare students for AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II or Accelerated Geometry is required.

*See AP Course list for additional expectations of our AP social studies options.*

AP Statistics*: This course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing
conclusions from data. Teaching and learning will focus on the following mathematical concepts: Exploring Data -
Describing patterns and departures from patterns; Sampling and Experimentation - Planning and conducting a study;
Anticipating Patterns - Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation; and Statistical Inference - Estimating
population parameters and testing hypotheses. The objectives for this course follow the College Board syllabus and
prepare students for the optional Advanced Placement exam.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II is required.

AP Calculus AB*: The course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus with concepts, results, and
problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Teaching and learning will focus on the
following mathematical concepts: Functions, Graphs, and Limits; Analysis of graphs; Limits of functions (including one-
sided limits); Asymptotic and unbounded behavior; Continuity as a property of functions; Concept of the derivative;
Derivative at a point; Derivative as a function; Second derivatives; Applications of derivatives; Computation of derivatives;
Interpretations and properties of definite integrals; Applications of integrals; Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; Techniques
of anti-differentiation; Applications of anti-differentiation; and Numerical approximations to definite integrals. The objectives
for this course follow the College Board syllabus and prepare students for the optional Advanced Placement exam. This
course is equivalent to one semester of college calculus I.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Accelerated PreCalculus (preferred) or PreCalculus (must complete
additional online module) is required.