HS Geometry with College Foundations Prerequisite / Selection Process : Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations or Honors Intermediate Algebra Intended Audience : Grade 10 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.0 math credit and 0.5 elective credit Major Outcomes : This course continues the extensive , connected , and applied study of Mathematics from previous courses . It has strong threads woven throughout the course focusing on multiple representations , justifying thinking , and communicating the meaning of a solution . The topics covered in the course are :
• Shapes and Transformations
• Angles and Measurement
• Justification and Similarity
• Trigonometry and Probability
• Congruent Triangles
• Proof and Quadrilaterals
• Polygons and Circles
• Solids and Constructions
• Circles and Conditional Probability
• Solids and Circles Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways ; some hands-on activities .
Honors HS Geometry with College Foundations Prerequisite / Selection Process : Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations or Honors Intermediate Algebra Intended Audience : Grade 10 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.0 math credit and 0.5 elective credit Major Outcomes : This course continues the extensive , connected , and applied study of Mathematics from previous courses . It has strong threads woven throughout the course focusing on multiple representations , justifying thinking , and communicating the meaning of a solution . The topics covered in the course are :
• Shapes and Transformations
• Angles and Measurement
• Justification and Similarity
• Trigonometry and Probability
• Congruent Triangles
• Proof and Quadrilaterals
• Polygons and Circles
• Solids and Constructions
• Circles and Conditional Probability
• Solids and Circles Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways ; some hands-on activities , and more in-depth study of content .
Advanced Algebra Prerequisite / Selection Process : Geometry Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Rational Functions
• Transformations
• Modeling with Exponential Functions
• Sequences and Series Projects , Activities , etc .: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , use of graphing calculator
Honors Advanced Algebra Prerequisite / Selection Process : Honors Geometry Intended Audience : Students who plan to continue mathematical studies beyond Honors Advanced Algebra Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Rational Functions
• Transformations
• Modeling with Exponential Functions
• Sequences and Series Projects , Activities , etc .: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , use of graphing calculator , faster pace , higher level problem solving , and more in-depth study of content
HS Algebra II Prerequisite / Selection Process : HS Geometry with College Foundations or Honors HS Geometry with College Foundations Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 math credit- Major Outcomes : This course continues the extensive , connected , and applied study of Mathematics from previous courses . It has strong threads woven throughout the course focusing on multiple representations , justifying thinking , and communicating the meaning of a solution . The topics covered in the course are :
• Transformations of parent graphs
• Equivalent forms
• Solving and intersections
• Inverses and logarithms
• 3-D graphing and logarithms
• Trigonometric functions , polynomials
• Randomization and normal distributions
• Series
• Simulating sampling variability Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways ; some hands-on activities .
Honors HS Algebra II Prerequisite / Selection Process : HS Geometry with College Foundations or Honors HS Geometry with College Foundations Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 math credit- Major Outcomes : This course continues the extensive , connected , and applied study of Mathematics from previous courses . It has strong threads woven throughout the course focusing on multiple representations , justifying thinking , and communicating the meaning of a solution . The topics covered in the course are :
• Transformations of parent graphs
• Equivalent forms
• Solving and intersections
• Inverses and logarithms
• 3-D graphing and logarithms
• Trigonometric functions , polynomials
• Randomization and normal distributions
• Series
• Simulating sampling variability Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways ; some hands-on activities , and more in-depth study of content .
Statistics and Probability Prerequisite / Selection Process : Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations or Honors Intermediate Algebra Intended Audience : Grades 10 and 11 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Using data to draw conclusions and identify trends
• Effects of display distortion and measurement error on the interpretation of data
• Application of theoretical probability to real world problems
Projects , Activities , etc .: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , use of statistical software and some hands-on activities
AP Statistics [ AP exam is in May each year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Honors Advanced Algebra Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to the major concepts and tools for collecting , analyzing and drawing conclusions from data
• Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects , Activities , etc .: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , use of statistical software , some hands-on activities and preparation for AP exam . College credit may be earned based on AP exam score and institution .
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MATHEMATICS