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Algebra
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| PRE-ALGEBRAN601
(Full year) Grade levels: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Pre-algebra prepares students to take Algebra I. Topics
include whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, decimals
and their applications, number theory, ratio, proportion,
percent, equations, graphing, square roots, and some geometry
concepts. Problem solving strategies and applications are
emphasized throughout.
This course meets daily, and two elective credits will be
awarded in "Basic Skills: Math."
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| ALGEBRA IN604
(Full year) Grade levels: 9-12
Prerequisites: None. Students must pass
Algebra 1 before taking Algebra 2.
Applications of algebra are emphasized through group projects
and applied math modules. The course provides the algebraic
skills necessary for students who will take geometry and
other college-preparatory and technical mathematics courses.
Topics include properties of real numbers, solution and
evaluation of equations and inequalities, graphing linear
equations, polynomials, solving quadratic equations, exponents,
systems of equations, and introductory topics from statistics
and probability.
Two credits in Algebra with a minimum grade of "C"
or higher are required for graduation beginning with the
class of 2000.
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| ALGEBRA I (CP)N607
(Full year) Grade levels: 9-12
Prerequisites: None. Students must pass the
first semester before taking the second.
Algebra I involves students in a wide range of problem-solving
situations. It provides the algebraic skills necessary for
students who will take geometry and other college-preparatory
and technical mathematics courses. Topics include properties
of real numbers, solution and evaluation of equations and
inequalities, graphing linear equations, polynomials, solving
quadratic equations, exponents, systems of equations, and
introductory topics from statistics and probability.
Two credits in Algebra with a minimum grade of "C"
or higher are required for graduation beginning with the
class of 2000.
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| ALGEBRA IIN622
(Full year) Grade levels: 10-12
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry, with
a grade of "C" or better. The first semester must
be successfully completed before beginning the second. A
VERY FEW of the most outstanding Algebra I students may
be granted permission to take Geometry and Algebra II at
the same time, but it is NOT recommended.
Algebra II provides further development of the topics of
Algebra I. These include polynomials and polynomial functions,
rational exponents, the complex numbers, logarithms, and
the properties and graphs of the conic sections.
This course meets daily, and two elective credits will be
awarded in "Math Topics II."
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| ALGEBRA II HONORSN625
(Full year) Grade level: 9-11
Prerequisites: Geometry, with a grade of "A,"
or "B" with teacher recommendation.
This course, through an accelerated pace, compacts the Algebra
II curriculum and allows time for additional topics including
series and sequences, probability and statistics, and matrices.
The content of the material will be rigorous; ONLY VERY
STRONG MATHEMATICS STUDENTS should consider enrollment.
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Geometry
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| GEOMETRYN613
(Full year) Grade levels: 9-12
Prerequisites: Algebra I, with a grade of
"C" or better.
Geometry studies the properties and relationships of shapes
as well as developing the ability to think and draw spatially.
Geometry stresses the use of deductive reasoning as well
as inductive reasoning to arrive at the conclusions of Euclidean
Geometry. Topics include angles, lines, planes, polygons
and circles, congruent and similar triangles, and trigonometric
ratios.
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| GEOMETRY HONORSN616
(Full year) Grade levels: 9-10
Prerequisites: Algebra I, with a grade of
"A" (usually taken in the 8th grade), or "B"
with teacher recommendation.
This course, through an accelerated pace, compacts the Geometry
curriculum and allows time for additional topics, including
transformations, tessellations, three-dimensional figures,
and non-Euclidean geometries. The content of the material
will be rigorous; ONLY VERY STRONG MATHEMATICS STUDENTS
should consider enrollment.
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Calculus
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| PRE-CALCULUS (CP/HONORS*)N628,
N631 (Full year) Grades level 11-12
Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra II with a
grade of"B"or better. Students who do not do "B"
level work in Algebra II should take Algebra II again before
attempting Pre-Calculus. *An Honors section of this course
will be offered.
This course provides the topics and skills to be mastered
before enrolling in a calculus course. A functional approach
is emphasized. Topics include equations and graphs of linear,
quadratic, and parametric equations; translation of axes,
locus, and vectors; circular functions, their properties
and graphs; inverse trig functions; trig equations and identities;
vectors; Law of Sines; Law of Cosines; applications of trig
functions.
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| CALCULUS IN634
(Full year) Grade levels: 11-12
Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus, with a
grade of "C" or better.
This course is for outstanding math students who desire
to have high school math take them to the study of analytic
geometry and calculus. The course will prepare students
for the College Boards Advanced Placement test: Calculus
AB; many students will be ready to test out of beginning
college-level calculus and to start their college math beyond
the elementary calculus level. Some students may choose
to take this course for "dual credit" as Indiana
Universitys M211 course. Topics include analysis of
graphs, limits of functions, continuity, first and second
derivatives, applications of derivatives, interpretation
and properties of definite integrals, antidifferentiation,
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of antidifferentiation.
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| CALCULUS IIN646
(Full year) Grade level: 12
Prerequisites: Calculus I, with a grade of
"C" or better.
This course reviews the concepts and techniques of Calculus
I, then extends the study of calculus to the syllabus of
the College Boards Advanced Placement test: Calculus
BC. Some students may choose to take this course for "dual
credit" as Indiana Universitys M212 course. Topics
beyond Calculus AB include parametric, polar and vector
functions, applications of derivatives to parametric, polar
and vector functions, numerical solution to differential
equations, LHopitals Rule, applications of integrals
of parametric, polar and vector functions, integration by
parts, simple partial fractions, improper integrals, modeling
with differential equations, series, convergence and divergence,
Taylor series, power series.
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Other
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| MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM
SOLVINGN602 (Full year) Grade level: 9
Prerequisites: None
The goal of this course is to develop each students
ability to solve problems so as to become a productive citizen
in a technological society. Major topics include problem
solving strategies, real-world applications, estimation
and mental math, calculator and computer applications, measurement,
formulas, statistics, probability, basic geometry and consumer
applications.
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| SAT PREPARATIONN641
(1 semester) Grade levels: 10-12
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course is designed to prepare students for the Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT). A computerized program will determine
the students' weak math and verbal skills. The program will
guide the students through both review materials and an
actual SAT. Students should plan to take the SAT at the
end of the course. Strong independent study skills are recommended.
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