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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 56 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 measure- ment 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. 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, expo- nential, and logarithmic functions to real world situations • Communicate and evaluate math reasoning Projects, Activities, etc.: Modeling assign- ments solving realistic problems; utilize graphing calculators and spreadsheets to accurately represent the behavior of real- world data Instructional Focus: Emphasis on real-world problem-solving applications High School Registration Guide

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