MATHEMATICS |
Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations Intended Audience: Grade 9 Credit: ** Three trimester = 1.0 math credit and 0.5 elective credit Major Outcomes:
• Linear Programming
• Exponential functions
• Quadratic functions
• Polynomial functions
• Radical functions
• Readiness skills for college preparation Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in a variety of ways, use of graphing calculator. ** Students may be placed in an Intermediate Algebra course that has a greater emphasis on math foundational skills based on a variety of achievement scores and teacher recommendation.
Geometry Prerequisite / Selection Process: Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations or Honors Intermediate Algebra Intended Audience: Grade 10 Credit: ** Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes:
• Logical reasoning and geometric proofs
• Plane and Solid geometric figures
• Coordinate geometry Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in a variety of ways; some hands-on activities ** Students may be placed in an additional trimester of the Geometry course to provide additional emphasis on math foundational skills based on a variety of achievement scores and teacher recommendation. Students will receive an additional 0.5 elective credit.
Honors Geometry Prerequisite / Selection Process: Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations or Honors Intermediate Algebra Intended Audience: Grades 9 and 10 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes:
• Logical reasoning and geometric proofs
• Plane and solid geometric figures
• Coordinate geometry Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus: Faster pace, higher level problem solving, some hands-on activities, and more in-depth study of content
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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
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
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AP Statistics [ AP test 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
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 test
Coll Honors College Algebra Through Modeling [ AndHS, AHS, BHS, and CRHS only ] College Credit [ University of Minnesota- CI 1806 ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: Advanced Algebra, Honors Advanced Algebra Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12; a grade of C + or better in Advanced Algebra and class rank( 50th-80th percentile) is considered Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes:
• Construct math models to describe real world phenomena
• Use math models to make predictions
• Apply linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions to real world situations
• Communicate and evaluate math reasoning
Projects, Activities, etc.: Modeling assignments solving realistic problems; utilize graphing calculators and spreadsheets to accurately represent the behavior of realworld data Instructional Focus: Emphasis on real-world problem-solving applications
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