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Level: III- Advanced Credits: 05
The purpose of this course is to develop logical thinking and an appreciation for the practical applications of
geometric concepts. This is achieved by relating geometric principles to daily situations and developing student
skills in visualization, pictorial representation and the application of geometric ideas to describe and answer
questions about natural phenomena. The course also emphasizes the integration of algebra and geometry to
formulate and analyze problems. Students will develop deductive skills as applied to the construction of proofs.
Pre-requisite: Algebra I or Algebra II may be taken concurrently with this course with a teacher recommendation.

Level: II – College Preparatory Credits: 05
This course is designed to learn the basic concepts of geometry in a step by step approach. This approach
will include constructions, algebra, coordinate geometry and three dimensional geometric models. The core
content standards of New Jersey will be emphasized. This course will scaffold. Students will learn at a pace and
level that ensures all students are exposed to the full concepts of geometry. Students will receive support and
guidance that will be gradually removed until the student can work independently.
Pre-requisite: Algebra 1

MATHEMATIC APPLICATIONS
Level: II – College Preparatory Credits: 05
This course builds on the concepts learned in Algebra I and Geometry. It is designed to develop all core content
standards. Topics covered will include: Number and Numerical Operations, Geometry and Measurement, Patterns
and Algebra, and Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics. The course will also focus on more
advanced topics such as permutations and combinations, trigonometric functions, and quadratic equations.
Pre-requisite: Algebra I and Geometry

TRIGONOMETRY/PRE-CALCULUS
Level: IV - Honors Credits: 05
This is an honors course designed for the student who has demonstrated a superior ability in mathematics.
The course will include trigonometry and the continued study of advanced topics such as matrices,
determinants, and sequences and series. In addition, the concepts of vectors, mathematical structures, Polar
coordinates, probability and statistics will be studied. Throughout the course the relationship between algebra,
geometry and functions will be stressed.
Pre-requisite: A grade of 85 or above in Algebra II- Honors or a grade of 90 or above in Algebra II

Level: III- Advanced Credits: 05
This course integrates algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to help the student understand and better
appreciate the role which each plays in mathematics. The topics studied include trigonometry, analytic
geometry, functions and an introduction to calculus.
Pre-requisite: A grade of 85 in Algebra II.

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