CURRICULUM GUIDE 2017-2018
142 ALGEBRA IA 1.0 credit
This course , along with course 243 Algebra IB ( taken in sophomore year ) is designed for students with more individualized needs in math . It will take the standard Algebra I curriculum and cover it in two years instead of one . Ideally , a student will understand and use variables and variable expressions , and solving , graphing and writing linear equations .
144 ALGEBRA I 1.0 credit
This course gives a good background for students who intend to take a standard three or four-year mathematics program . Standard algebraic skills and concepts are taught . Ideally , a student will understand and be able to solve problems in factoring , equation solving , the quadratic formula and graphing of equations and inequalities , systems of equations , exponents , quadratic equations , factoring , radicals and functions .
145 ALGEBRA II HONORS 1.0 credit Prerequisites : 80 % in Algebra I Honors ( or 90 % in Algebra I )
In this course , students with a strong Algebra I background will continue the study of algebraic structure . Functions and relations will be covered . Ideally , the student will understand and be able to do equation solving : linear - one and two variable , quadratic , exponential and logarithmic ; sequences ; series ; matrices ; determinants and probability and basic statistics . Taken as a freshman , this course will lead to the study of Calculus as a senior .
243 ALGEBRA IB 1.0 credit Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra IA
This course , along with course 142 Algebra IA ( taken during freshman year ) is designed for students with more individualized needs in math . It will take the standard Algebra I curriculum and cover it in two years instead of one . Ideally , the student will understand and be able to solve systems of equations , exponents , quadratic equations , factoring , radicals and functions .
244 ALGEBRA II 1.0 credit Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra I
In this course , algebraic structure is stressed . Ideally , the student will understand and be able to solve problems dealing with functions and relations including linear ( one and two variable ), quadratic , exponential and logarithmic . The student will also be exposed to the following topics : sequences , series , matrices , determinants and probability .
245 GEOMETRY with TRIGONOMETRY HONORS 1.0 credit Prerequisites : 80 % in Algebra II Honors ( or 90 % in Algebra II )
This course introduces the student to geometric terms , theorems , logic , formal and informal proofs . Ideally , a student will understand and be able to work with congruent triangles , parallelograms , circles and polygons . He will receive periodic reviews of algebra during this course of study . The student will receive an introduction to trigonometric and circular functions including the Law of Sines , Law of Cosines , trigonometric identities , trigonometric graphs , trigonometric inverses solutions of triangles , and the unit circle . This course is designed for the student who has a strong mathematics background .
340 AP STATISTICS 1.0 credit Prerequisites : 80 % in Algebra II Honors
This course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting , analyzing , and drawing conclusions from data . There are four themes in the AP Statistics course : exploring data , sampling and experimentation , anticipating patterns , and statistical inference .
$ A fee is charged for the AP exam .
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