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Integrated Math 1

SWAp (2 semesters, 1.0 credit, prerequisite none)

Integrated Math I provides a first-year integrated math curriculum that combines material traditionally covered in high school algebra, geometry, and statistics courses. Integrated Math I is uniquely organized around thematic learning tasks that integrate concepts from the various strands of math. Within the course, a balance is struck between task-based discovery and focused development of skills and conceptual understanding. Course topics include function families, propositional logic, polynomials and factoring, similarity and congruence properties of triangles, introductory probability and statistics, square roots, rational expressions, and coordinate geometry.

Integrated Math II

SWAp (2 semesters, 1.0 credit, prerequisite Integrated Math I)

Integrated Math II provides a second-year integrated math curriculum that combines material traditionally covered in high school algebra, geometry, and precalculus courses. Integrated Math II develops rigorous mathematical skills while emphasizing real-world applicability.

Course topics include complex numbers, step and piecewise functions, exponential functions, quadratic functions, inverse functions, right triangles, trigonometric functions, and circles, as well as data analysis and modeling.

Liberal Arts Math

SWAp (1 semester, .50 credit, prerequisite Intro Algebra)

Liberal Arts Math addresses the need for a math elective course which focuses on reinforcing, deepening, and extending a student's mathematical understanding. Liberal Arts Math starts with a review of problem solving skills before moving on to a variety of key algebraic, geometric, and statistical concepts. Throughout the course, students hone their computational skills and extend their knowledge through problem solving and real-world applications.