Westwind Preparatory Academy charter high school curriculum mathematics




	Math Lab -1 Credit These courses are intended as alternative approaches to traditional mathematics courses. The courses employ small group learning and build math concepts from the bottom up. Topics include statistics (including histograms and analyzing various distributions), functions, patterns of change, linear models, and graph theory. Additional AIMS preparation will be provided in the Math Revisited course.
	Math 9 - 1 Credit This course provides students with the understanding of: real number system, polynomials, signed numbers, solving equations and word problems, graphing equations and inequalities, exponents, quadratic equations, probability, and systems of equations. Math 10 - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Math 9 or equivalent This course provides students with the understanding of: deductive proofs; ions, contractions, and expansions; integration of solid and plane geometry; constructions; right triangles, circles and polygons; area and volume; coordinate geometry; and an introduction to trigonometry. Math 11 - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Math 10 or equivalent, meet or approach AIMS This course provides students with the understanding of: the real number system; linear and quadratic functions and graphing; arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, recursive and iterative sequences, Pascal’s Triangle and the binomial theorem; radical, exponential, and logarithmic forms of expressions and functions; operations with and functions of polynomials including conic sections; systems of equations; and an introduction to Structure and Logic. Math 12 - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Math 11 or equivalent This course provides students with the understanding of: geometric reasoning and properties of angles, polygons, triangles, altitudes and bisectors; laws of sines and cosines; trigonometric functions, laws and identities with real world applications; limits and vectors with real world applications; coordinate geometry including conic sections and polar coordinates; topics in statistics and probability; and vertex edge graphs applied to real world topics. Trigonometry/Pre Calculus (Honors)- 1 Credit Prerequisites: Math 11 or equivalent and teacher recommendation (replaces Math 12) A challenging course that includes topics of: finite math, polynomial functions, laws of sines and cosines, trigonometric identities, trigonometric proofs, polar coordinates and unit circle, and topics in brief calculus. Calculus (Honors)- 1 Credit Prerequisites: "C" or better in Trigonometry/PreCalculus A challenging course that provides the students with understanding of: graphical, algebraic, and numerical analysis; techniques of differentiation; techniques of integration; applications of derivatives and integrals; discussion of exponential and logarithmic functions; and the use of computer software in math applications. College Algebra/Functions (Math152 - dual enrollment) - 1 Credit (3 college credits) Prerequisites: satisfactory score on ASSET placement exam Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, modeling and solving real world problems. Additional topics may include matrices, combinatorics, sequences and series, and conics. Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, or MAT187.