Integrated Mathematics I
The fundamental purpose of Mathematics I is to formalize and extend the mathematics that
students learned in the middle grades. The critical areas, organized into units, deepen and
extend understanding of linear relationships, in part by contrasting them with exponential
phenomena, and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Mathematics
1 uses properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding
of geometric knowledge from prior grades. The final unit in the course ties together the algebraic
and geometric ideas studied. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each
course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience
mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make
sense of problem situations.
Integrated Mathematics II
The focus of Mathematics II is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing
their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from
Mathematics I as organized into 6 critical areas, or units. The need for extending the set of
rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic
equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional
probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The
study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to
quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. Circles, with their quadratic algebraic
representations, round out the course. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout
each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience
mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make
sense of problem situations.
Integrated Mathematics III
It is in Mathematics III that students pull together and apply the accumulation of learning that they
have from their previous courses, with content grouped into four critical areas, organized into
units. They apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions
from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and
radical functions. They expand their study of right triangle trigonometry to include general
triangles. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry
to create models and solve contextual problems. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply
throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students
experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability
to make sense of problem situations.
Math Analysis & Statistics
To help students prepare for college math and brush up on skills learned in three years of math
courses. The course will prepare students to understand and apply mathematics in a variety of
contexts, including other curriculum subjects, and the workplace. It will help students develop
logical, creative thinking skills and become more confident in their math ability. The course is
designed for the student who does not plan to focus on math, engineering or science after high
school, and is an alternative to Pre-Calculus. Skills: To develop mathematical problem-solving
and reasoning skills with a particular emphasis on data analysis and statistics. A major focus will
be collection, analysis and drawing conclusions from real life data, and using mathematical
modeling.
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