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  clAlgebra 1-2 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
1 Credit
This course meets university and graduation requirements. 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
 

clMath Lab
1 Credit Prerequisites: Freshman course
This course is intended to reinforce our traditional Algebra I course. The course employs small group learning and builds algebra from the bottom up. Topics include statistics (including histograms and analyzing various distributions), functions, patterns of change, linear models, and graph theory.

clGeometry 1-2 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit Prerequisites: Algebra 1-2
This course meets university and graduation requirements. 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.

clHonors Geometry 1-2 Grade Level: 9, 10

  • Credit Information: 1 year-1 credit (mathematics) 
  • Meets university admissions requirement
  • Prerequisites: "C" in Honors Algebra 1-2
  • Degree of Difficulty: Challenging
  • Course Content: In-depth and accelerated study of topics covered in Geometry 1-2
  • Exploration of other geometrics and methods of proof
  • Opportunities for creative expression and enrichment
  • Use of computers in geometry applications

clAlgebra 3-4 Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

  • Credit Information: 1 year-1 credit (mathematics)
  • Meets university admissions requirement
  • Prerequisites: "C" in Geometry 1-2
  • Degree of Difficulty: Standard (College Prep)
  • Note: Purchase of a graphing calculator is suggested, but not required. Specific model will be recommended by teacher.
  • Course Content: Review of topics from Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2
  • Variations and graphs; Linear relations; Matrices; Systems
  • Parabolas and quadratic equations
  • Functions; Powers and roots
  • Exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Trigonometry
  • Polynomials and polynomial functions
  • Quadratic relations
  • Rational functions and conic sections
  • Parametric equations
  • Sequences, series, mathematical induction, and probability

clHonors Algebra 3-4 Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
1 Credit Prerequisites: Geometry
This course meets university and graduation requirements. This course provides students with the understanding of: variations and graphs; linear relations; matrices; systems; parabolas and quadratic equations; functions; powers and roots; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometry; polynomials and their functions; quadratic relations; math application; rational functions and conic sections; parametric equations; and sequences, series, mathematical induction, and probability.

clTrigonometry/Pre-Calculus 1-2 Grade Level: 11, 12

  • Credit Information: 1 year-1 credit (mathematics)
  • Meets university admissions requirement
  • Prerequisites: "C" in Algebra 3-4 
  • Degree of Difficulty: Challenging
  • Purchase of graphing calculator is required. Specific model will be recommended by teacher.
  • Finite math: functions and graphs, probability, matrices, Markov chains, statistics
  • Polynomial Functions
  • Law of Sines, Law of Cosines
  • Trigonometric Identities and Trigonometric Proofs
  • Polar Coordinates and Unit Circle
  • Brief calculus: Limits, derivatives, maxima/minima, exponentials, logarithms, integration, partial derivatives

clHonors Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus 1-2 Grade Level: 11, 12
1 Credit Prerequisites: A "C" or better in Algebra 3-4
This course meets university and graduation requirements. A challenging course that includes topics of: finite math, polynomial functions, law of sines and cosines, trigonometric identities, trigonometric proofs, polar coordinates and unit circle, and brief calculus.

clCalculus 1-2 Grade Level: 11, 12

  • Credit Information: 1 year-1 credit (mathematics)
  • Meets university admissions requirement
  • Prerequisites: "C" in Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus 1-2
  • Degree of Difficulty: Challenging
  • Purchase of graphing calculator is required. Specific model will be recommended by teacher.
  • Course Content: Review of Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus 1-2 topics
  • Emphasis on graphical, algebraic, and numerical analysis
  • Techniques of differentiation
  • Techniques of integration
  • Applications of derivatives and integrals
  • Discussion of exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Use of computer software

clHonors Calculus 1-2 Grade Level: 11, 12
1 Credit Prerequisites: "C" or better in Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus
This course meets university and graduation requirements. 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. This course is designed to prepare the student for the Calculus AP Exam.


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