similar examples will give students a
more complete understanding of how
algebra is applicable to other disciplines.
A complete unit on conic sections
including ellipses and hyperbolas will be
incorporated.
Note: Honors Geometry may be taken
concurrently by placement only.
Honors Pre-Calculus
1 credit
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II and
Honors Geometry
Students will study the unifying
nature of functions with an emphasis
on trigonometric, exponential and
logarithmic functions. Visualization
and analysis of graphs will help students
develop insight into mathematical
ideas. The course will encourage
students to appreciate the importance of
mathematics in daily life by connecting
mathematical principles to situations
in the natural world (e.g., the periodic
nature of ocean tides). Study of
sequences and series and probability will
be incorporated.
Honors Statistics
1 credit
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus
Statistics is used more commonly than
any other kind of math. Students will
see clearly the answer to the question
“When are we ever going to need this?”
Honors Statistics is a yearlong course
that will focus on collecting, organizing,
analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics
will include exploratory data analysis,
study planning, probability, and
statistical inference.
AP Statistics
1 credit
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus
The 21st century is the age of
information. Advertisers, businesses,
and politicians all make decisions based
on research. “Data-driven” is the new
catchphrase. Statistics is often a general
requirement for college majors. This
demanding AP course in statistics will
introduce students to the major concepts
and tools for collecting, analyzing and
drawing conclusions from data. Students
will be exposed to four broad conceptual
themes: exploring data, planning a study,
anticipating patterns, and statistical
inference. All students are required to
take the AP exam.
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Honors Calculus A
1 credit
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus
Since the underlying mathematical
basis of many technical fields relies on
calculus, many college majors require
students to study calculus. This course
is the equivalent of one semester of a
college calculus curriculum. Studies
will include topics of limits, continuity,
differential and integral calculus. A
grade of B or better will qualify the
student to receive automatic credit for
the course titled MAT 152D Calculus
A at the University of Southern Maine
through Project ASPIRE (for students
who choose the dual enrollment option
in September).
AP Calculus AB
2 credits
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus
Calculus is the mathematics of change.
It can be used to explain the spread of
epidemics or the path of a curveball.
AP Calculus AB is the equivalent of
a 1-½ semesters of a college calculus
curriculum. In this demanding course,
the student will study the cornerstones
of calculus: the derivative, the definite,
and the indefinite integral. Students will
approach ideas through the concept of
function, so the class will spend some
time reviewing and extending student’s
knowledge of trigonometric, logarithmic,
exponential and polynomial functions.
Students will also study continuity and
limits, the differential and advanced
techniques of integration as well as
learn applications of these concepts.
All students are required to take the AP
exam.
AP Calculus BC
1 credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
AP Calculus AB
This course is the continued study of
calculus of functions of a single variable.
Students will work with functions
graphically, numerically, analytically,
and verbally. Their understanding of
functions will expand to polar and
parametric equations. Derivatives
and definite integrals will be studied
in greater depth to solve a variety of
application problems. Course material
will include all topics taught in AP
Calculus AB together with other topics
and including a focus on series. Previous
course work regarding limits will be
interwoven with the series unit. The
calculus of vectors will be included. All
students are required to take the AP
exam.
MATHEMATICS
ELECTIVES
Introduction to Logic
0.5 credit
Grades 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of a
Geometry course
College bound students who plan
to study mathematics or computer
programming will find this course
most valuable. Logical thinking is the
basis behind mathematics, computer
programming, and rational thinking.
This course will provide an introduction
to the concepts and symbols used in
logical arguments with a focus on
propositional logic. Discuss how to
translate arguments into the language of
formal logic and test the validity of those
arguments.
Introduction to Accounting
0.5 credit
Grades 11 and 12
Are you interested in taking the most
practical subject in school? Are you
interested in business and finance?
Are you interested in possible career
opportunities? If this describes you, this
introductory class is for you! Become
familiar with the language of business
through the accounting cycle, including
determining assets, liability and capital.
Learn to prepare balance sheets, journals,
ledgers worksheets and financial
statements. Study the accounting
cycle for service and merchandising
business ownership models. Class
members will examine current business
practices, trends and problems related
to accounting, and will be introduced to
computerized accounting through the
Quickbooks program.
Honors Accounting
0.5 credit
Grades LH[