Mathematics

Curriculum Coordinators: Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Ash

Courses Offered:

Course Title: Pre-Algebra

Course Length: One Year (10 credits)
Grade Level: Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: No prerequisites

The primary purpose of this course is to empower the student in the fundamentals of mathematics. Students will acquire the ability to discern mathematical relationships, reason logically, and use mathematical techniques to solve problems for which the methods of solution are not clear at the outset. Students will be able to pose, argue, prove, or demonstrate mathematical statements. The students should have studied all of the “strands” of mathematics (STATEMENT ON COMPETENCES IN MATHEMATICS, 1989).

Course Title: Math Concepts

·         Course Length: One Semester (5 credits)

·         Grade Level: Grades 9-12

·         Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

This one-semester course is designed to enable those who have not completely acquired those skills necessary to succeed in first semester Algebra time to remediate those skills while, at the same time, attain the skills necessary to succeed in a full year Algebra course.   Extra time and attention are spent working on key Algebra I concepts. Students will be introduced to a variety of problems and problem solving techniques, use hands-on manipulatives to help them understand core concepts and work to develop algebraic reasoning and thinking.

Course Title: Algebra 1 CP

Course Length: One Year (10 credits)
Grade Level: Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Pre-Algebra

This one-year course is designed to enable those who have not completely acquired those skills necessary to succeed in Algebra 1P. The course focuses on remediation of those skills while, at the same time, attaining the skills necessary to succeed in algebra. Extra time and attention are spent working on key Algebra I standards. Students will learn to reason symbolically and will solve increasingly complex problems. Students will be introduced to a variety of problems and problem solving techniques and then use those techniques to solve problems that are interwoven into the other "strands" of mathematics as required by the state standards for Algebra I.

Course Title: Math Applications

Course Length: One Year (10 credits)
Grade Level: Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Algebra 1A
Not required for high school gradution

This is a course intended to meet the standards set by the schools in the state college system through a hands on and project based method. Students will review the elements of Algebra through projects while working on their algebra skills. As stated in the math standards, students will learn to reason symbolically and the complexity and the types of problems that they are able to solve will increase dramatically. This is also an integrated course that will demonstrate to them ways that the topics that they are practicing now are interwoven into the other “strands” of mathematics.

Course Title: Geometry CP

Course Length: One Year (10 credits)
Grade Level: Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Algebra

This is a college preparatory course the main purpose of which is to develop geometric skills and concepts and the ability to construct formal logical arguments and proofs in a geometric setting. According to California Math Standards, it is important to impress upon students that the main point of a proof is the mathematical correctness of the argument, not the literary polish of the writing or adherence to a particular proof format.

Course Title: Algebra 2 CP

Course Length: One Year (10 credits)
Grade Level: Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Algebra and Geometry

This course complements and expands the mathematical content and concepts of algebra I and geometry. Students who master algebra 2 will gain experience with algebraic solutions of problems in various content areas, including the solution of systems of quadratic equations, logarithmic and exponential functions, the binomial theorem, and the complex number system.