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solve the original problems. This course includes all the Students extend their knowledge and understanding by
topics in MTH123, but includes more challenging solving open-ended problems and thinking critically. Topics
assignments and optional challenge activities. Each include conic sections; functions and their graphs; quadratic
semester also includes an independent honors project. functions; inverse functions; and advanced polynomial
Course Length: Yearlong functions. Students are introduced to rational, radical,
Suggested Grade: 9-10 exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequences and
Prerequisites: Success in previous math course and series; and data analysis.
teacher/counselor recommendation, appropriate Course Length: Yearlong
placement testing results Suggested Grade: 10-12
Prerequisites: MTH123: Algebra I and MTH203: Geometry

MTH203: Geometry
In this comprehensive course, students are challenged to MTH304: Honors Algebra II
recognize and work with geometric concepts in various This course builds upon advanced algebraic concepts
contexts. They build on ideas of inductive and deductive covered in Algebra I and prepares students for advanced-
reasoning, logic, concepts, and techniques of Euclidean level courses. Students extend their knowledge and
plane and solid geometry. They develop deeper understanding by solving open-ended problems and
understandings of mathematical structure, method, and thinking critically. Topics include functions and their graphs;
applications of Euclidean plane and solid geometry. quadratic functions; complex numbers, and advanced
Students use visualizations, spatial reasoning, and polynomial functions. Students are introduced to rational,
geometric modeling to solve problems. Topics of study radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequences
include points, lines, and angles; triangles; right triangles; and series; probability; statistics; and conic sections.
quadrilaterals and other polygons; circles; coordinate Students work on additional challenging assignments,
geometry; three-dimensional solids; geometric assessments, and research projects.
constructions; symmetry; the use of transformations; and Course Length: Yearlong
non-Euclidean geometries. Suggested Grade: 10-12
Course Length: Yearlong Prerequisites: MTH123: Algebra I or MTH124: Honors
Suggested Grade: 10-11 Algebra I and MTH203: Geometry or MTH204: Honors
Prerequisites: MTH123: Algebra I, or equivalent Geometry, or equivalents, and teacher/school counselor
recommendation

MTH204: Honors Geometry
Students work with advanced geometric concepts in various MTH307: Practical Math
contexts. They build in-depth ideas of inductive and In this course, students use math to solve real-world
deductive reasoning, logic, concepts, and techniques of problems—and real-world problems to solidify their
Euclidean plane and solid geometry. They also develop a understanding of key mathematical topics. Data analysis,
sophisticated understanding of mathematical structure, math modeling, and personal finance are key themes in this
method, and applications of Euclidean plane and solid course. Specific topics of study include statistics,
geometry. Students use visualizations, spatial reasoning, probability, graphs of statistical data, regression, finance,
and geometric modeling to solve problems. Topics of study and budgeting. In addition, students learn how to use
include points, lines, and angles; triangles; right triangles; several mathematical models involving algebra and
quadrilaterals and other polygons; circles; coordinate geometry to solve problems. Proficiency is measured
geometry; three-dimensional solids; geometric through frequent online and offline assessments, as well as
constructions; symmetry; the use of transformations; and class participation. Units focused on projects also allow
non-Euclidean geometries. Students work on additional students to apply and extend their math skills in real-world
challenging assignments and assessments. cases.
Course Length: Yearlong Course Length: Yearlong
Suggested Grade: 10-11 Suggested Grade: 11-12
Prerequisites: MTH123: Algebra I or MTH124: Honors Prerequisites: MTH123: Algebra I and MTH203: Geometry,
Algebra I, or equivalent, and teacher/school counselor or equivalent.
recommendation
MTH303: Algebra II
This course builds upon algebraic concepts covered in
Algebra I and prepares students for advanced-level courses.
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