MATHEMATICS:
ALGEBRA I 1-2 This course provides a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts necessary for students who will take a geometry course and other advanced college-preparatory courses. The instructional program will provide for the use of algebraic skills in a wide range of problem-solving situations. Topics include: operations with real numbers, solutions and graphing of equations and inequalities, basic operations with polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations and systems of equations, use of exponents, and basic operations with formal expressions. No student will be allowed to take Algebra I-2 before earning credit for Algebra I-1.
ALGEBRA II 1-2 Classification: Regular (212-213) Algebra II is a course designed to reinforce skills learned in Algebra I as well as introducing topics necessary for higher-level math courses. The topics given to high priority in Algebra II are solving of all types of equations and inequalities, graphing functions and solving application problems. Calculators and computer work is integrated where appropriate.
ALGEBRA II 1-2, Honors This course is offered to students recommended as most able in mathematics. The content of the course includes all topics in Algebra II, presented from a more abstract and theoretical standpoint. Additional topics include: determinants, linear programming, matrices, limits, statistics and an introduction to trigonometry. Students taking this course will be required to have a TI- 84 or TI- 84+ graphing calculator.
PRE-ALGEBRA This course is designed to improve the math skills of the students who struggled in 8 th grade pre-algebra before they enroll in Algebra 1. Instruction will concentrate on strengthening the math skills that have been found to be the main building blocks students need to be successful in Algebra 1. These students will be enrolled in Algebra 1-1 2 nd semester. Once they have received credit for Algebra 1-1 they will be expected to take Algebra 1-2 in summer school. Since having math daily is important for these students, the counselors will schedule the Pre-Algebra class for one day and the Pre-Algebra lab for the next day.
GEOMETRY 1-2 The course presents a unified approach to plane and solid geometry. Emphasis is on the structure and the deductive nature of mathematics. Topics include congruence, similarity, parallel lines, polygons, measurement, areas and volumes, etc.
GEOMETRY 1-2, Honors This course is designed to introduce the student to the vocabulary and concepts of plane geometry and to apply those concepts using the processes of logical reasoning to attain a better understanding of the world around them. The development of theorems will necessitate a working knowledge of measurement, congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, transformations, probability, perimeter, area, volume, trigonometry, and application of algebra concepts of geometry.
PRE-CALCULUS/TRIGONOMETRY 1-2 PS- PRE STAT This course provides for the development of trigonometric relationships from an understanding of the circular functions, their properties and graphs, inverse trig functions, trig equations and identities, the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines, applications of the trig functions and polar coordinates. Topics covered in this course also include the theory of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, determinants and basic laws of probability. This course is intended to prepare students for AP Statistics or Discrete Mathematics.
PRE-CALCULUS/Trigonometry 1-2 Pre-Calculus blends all of the concepts and skills that must be mastered prior to the enrollment in a college-level calculus course or other college-level math courses. A functional approach provides for the integration of trigonometric concepts, relationships of equations and their graphs and applications of real world problems.
PRE-CALCULUS/TRIGONOMETRY HONORS/IB MATH This course provides formal development of the algebraic, trigonometric, and other pre-calculus skills. These are the concepts necessary for the students who will take a calculus course and other college level mathematics courses. The instructional program will provide ways to use algebraic skills, graphic techniques, and a wide range of applications. Students will further develop an appreciation of the contributions made by mathematicians such as De Moivre and Euler. Topics include: algebra and coordinate geometry for pre-Calculus, algebraic and transcendental functions and graphs, analytic geometry and trigonometry, matrices, parametric equations, mathematical induction, binomial theorem, series, and sequences. Students taking this course will be required to have a TI-84 or TI-84+ graphing calculator.
STATISTICS 1-2, Advanced Placement The course is an in-depth study of statistics for the highly motivated student. Its purpose is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. This course is for those students who intend to major in the following areas in college: business, social science, health science, or engineering. The curriculum is aligned to College Board guidelines. Students completing this course will be able to take the AP Statistics exam in May and will be asked to pay a fee of $8.00. Students taking this course will be required to have a TI-84 or TI-84+ graphing calculator.
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS Discrete Mathematics is a one-semester course designed for students who will choose higher mathematics in college which may not necessarily include Calculus. Topics include: linear programming, matrices, combinatorial analysis, probability, elementary inferential and descriptive statistics. The problem-solving emphasis of the course is designed to apply the mathematical concepts to business economics as well as the social, life, and physical sciences. Students taking this course will be required to have a TI-84 or TI-84+ graphing calculator.
BRIEF SURVEY OF CALCULUS Calculus Survey offers the student the opportunity to learn Calculus with emphasis on applications rather than theory. This course is recommended for only those students who have maintained a “B” average in previous mathematics courses. The course content includes functions, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative and applications of integration. As part of the Advance College Project, students who enroll in Calculus Survey may apply to earn three (3) hours of college credit through Indiana University at Bloomington under the title Mathematics (M119). Regular university fees will be charged and credits are transferable to most colleges and universities in the country. Each student who chooses to take this course for college credit should inform his/her counselor at the time of scheduling. Once a student application is accepted by the ACP office of IU, withdrawal from the curse is not an option. Students taking this course will be required to have a TI-84 or TI-84+ graphing calculator.
CALCULUS AB 1-2, Advanced Placement AP Calculus AB introduces the topics of differential and integral calculus. The course covers at least as much material as a standard first semester college calculus course. It is recommended for only those students who have maintained a high B average in previous math courses. Students taking this course will be required to have a TI-84 or TI-84+ graphing calculator. The curriculum is aligned to College Board guidelines. AP Calculus AB prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam in the spring. If students score well they may be awarded one semester of college credit. Students should check with their chosen universities to see about the need to take the AP exam. Students in this course are encouraged to take the AP exam and will be asked to pay a fee of $8.00. The State of Indiana is currently funding the balance of the test fee. As part of the Advance College Project, students who enroll in AP Calculus AB may apply to earn four (4) hours of college credit through Indiana University’s mathematics department. (Course number M211) Regular university fees will be charged and credits are transferable to most colleges and universities. Each student who chooses to take this course for college credit should inform his/her counselor at the time of scheduling. Fees will be due within the first two weeks of the first semester. Once a student application is accepted by the ACP office of IU, withdrawal from a course is not an option.
CALCULUS BC 1-2, Advanced Placement AP Calculus BC is a college-level course designed for highly motivated math students. The course covers at least as much material as the standard first two semesters of college calculus. The following topics are included in this course: functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and its applications, integration and its applications, logarithms and its exponential functions, inverse trigonometric functions, infinite series and sequences and topics in analytic geometry. Students taking this course will be required to have a TI-84 or TI-84+ graphing calculator. The curriculum is aligned to College Board guidelines. AP Calculus BC prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB or Calculus BC exam in the spring, for up to two semesters of college credit. Students enrolled in this course are encouraged to take the corresponding AP test. Each student will pay a fee of $8.00. The State of Indiana is currently funding the balance of the test fee. As part of the Advance College Project, students who enroll in AP Calculus BC may apply to earn four (4) hours of college credit per semester through Indiana University’s mathematics department (Course numbers M211/M212). Regular university fees will be charged and credits are transferable to most colleges and universities. Each student who chooses to take this course for college credit should inform his/her counselor at the time of scheduling. Fees will be due within the first two weeks of the first semester. Once a student application is accepted by the ACP office of IU, withdrawal from the curse is not an option.
MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS/IB MATH HL This course is intended to follow AP Calculus BC. It would review topics from BC Calculus and introduce topics commonly found in the third semester of college Calculus. The intention of this course is to offer a course beyond Calculus BC that continues to prepare students for further mathematics study in college. The pace of the course would be such that ample time could be given to each topic and to enhance students’ understanding through use of technology and explorations. Note: College credit will only be available though Advanced Placement testing at the university level. Calculus 3-4 is not an AP or ACP course.
IB MATHEMATICS–SL The topics in the Mathematics SL course will be incorporated into three of our current mathematics courses. To complete Mathematics SL students will take 2 semesters of Pre-calculus or Honors Pre-calculus, 2 semesters of Calculus AB and the first semester of AP Statistics. The course will provide students the opportunity to develop an appreciation of the international dimensions of mathematics and the multiplicity of its cultural and historical perspectives. Students will develop communication skills that enable them to clearly and confidently communicate mathe-matically in a variety of contexts. The required math portfolio offers students the opportunity to engage in higher order thinking skills of mathematical investigation and modelling. These tasks encourage students to investigate various ways of approaching a problem and develop strong mathematical communication skills enabling them to communicate in the international language of mathematics outside the typical time constraints of written exams.
IB MATHEMATICS-HL 1-4 This course is intended to follow AP/IB Calculus BC. It would review topics from Honors Precalculus, BC Calculus and introduce topics commonly found in the third semester of college Calculus courses as well as topics from the optional syllabus content for the IB HL Mathematics course description. The course will appeal to students with a good background in mathematics who are competent in a range of analytical and technical skills. The vision is that this course will help students retain the Calculus they have learned in their sophomore or junior years and prepare them for further mathematics in college. The pace of the course would be such that ample time could be given to each topic and to enhance students understanding through use of technology and explorations.
MATHEMATICS LAB 1-2, 3-4 Mathematics Lab is a remediation course required for students who did not successfully meet the mathematics standard on their most recent ISTEP+ exam. It is also intended for students who are enrolled in Algebra I and are recommended for this class by their mathematics teacher. The focus of this course is twofold: 1) Students will be provided with additional assistance with the material they are learning in Algebra I. A variety of teaching strategies will be utilized to reinforce these concepts. 2) Students who have not yet developed proficiency in the mathematics standards evaluated by the ISTEP exam will work on strengthening these skills. Topics will include, but are not limited to, functions, geometry, statistics, probability, and computation. Problem-solving, reasoning, and communication techniques will be emphasized. Students may continue in Mathematics Lab for no credit beyond their 2-credit maximum.
Retaking Math Courses Students who have earned a credit in a course with a grade lower than a "C" may retake the course to better master its content or to meet minimum grade requirements to qualify for an Indiana Academic Honors diploma. With permission of the academic department chair, students who plan to retake the second semester of a year-long course may also retake the first semester. When retaking a class, the original grade and the grade earned when the class is retaken will both be on the student's transcript and factored into the student's GPA. Any exception to this policy will be made by the principal.Grades earned in repeated courses do not count toward athletic eligibility Students are advised to retake math courses during summer school whenever possible. |