Pre-Algebra, Pre-Algebra SEI, Primary Language Pre-Algebra (9-12)

 

This year course will provide the basic fundamentals of algebra to those students who would normally have difficulty with a standard Algebra 1 course. Topics include order of operations, integers, solving linear equations, ratios and graphing. 

Non-college prep

 

Algebra 1, Algebra 1 SEI, Primary Language Algebra 1 (9-12)

 

Algebra I is the introduction of variables, constants, expressions and equations.  Topics covered are:  solving equations, simplifying expressions, understanding order of operations, using properties (field axioms), arithmetic operations with positive and negative numbers, polynomials, factoring, graphing (linear and quadratic equations), working with radicals and expanding arithmetic knowledge . College Prep

 

Geometry, Geometry SEI (9-12)

 

• Requires completion of Algebra 1

 

This course covers topics involving geometric relations, postulates, theorems and proofs. It is expected that students have a firm grasp of algebra due to the amount of algebra used in calculations. College Prep

 

Geometry/Trigonometry Honors (9-12)

 

• See Honors Guidelines handout for suggested prerequisites

 

This geometry-basic course moves at a very rapid pace and includes six weeks of basic trigonometry. A very strong background in algebra is required to be successful. College Prep

 

Algebra 2 (10-12)

 

• Requires completion of Geometry or Honors Geometry/Trigonometry

 

Algebra 2 builds on topics presented in Algebra 1 and Geometry. This course also includes topics in complex numbers, linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions and SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) preparation.

College Prep

 

Algebra 2 Honors (10-12)

 

• Requires teacher recommendation of passing score on placement test

 

Honors Algebra 2 covers the same material as the Algebra 2 course description with more depth and at a faster pace.

College Prep

 

 

Consumer Math (11-12)

 

• Requires completion of two years of math (including Algebra 1, Geometry and/or Essential Math).

 

• Students must have passed the CAHSEE to take this class.

 

This course is a third year option for students who want to learn about business aspects of mathematics. The topics of study include comparative shopping, banking, budgeting, insurance, taxes, buying an automobile, renting an apartment, wages, loans, investments and marketing. Non-College Prep

 

Essential Math (11-12)

 

• Students MUST have completed 20 math credits including Algebra 1 and/or Algebra B to enroll in this course.

 

• Students MUST NOT have passed the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

 

This course will satisfy the district Geometry graduation requirement. The content of the course will be broken into four key focus areas; geometry and measurement, number sense, statistics and probability, and algebra and functions. In addition to the above listed topics, approximately nine weeks will focus on applied mathematical topics including, but not limited to, budgets, loans and investments. This course will assist students in passing the CAHSEE. Non-College Prep

 

Pre-Calculus (11-12)

 

• Requires completion of Algebra 2

 

Pre-Calculus will prepare a student for college level mathematics (for seniors) and for Honors Math Analysis (for juniors). The course reviews previously taught topics from Geometry and Algebra via application. Students will learn how to program a TI calculator and use ideas from trigonometry and matrices to create an animation on the calculator. Other topics: Complex analysis, trigonometry, analytic and transformational geometry, SAT and ELM math review. College Prep

 

IB Math Studies SL (11-12)

 

• Requires completion of Algebra 2

 

Math Studies is a fourth year elective math course open to all students who have completed Algebra 2. The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications in probability/statistics, trigonometric functions, logic and polynomial functions. Those students in the class who are full IB candidates will also have to complete a project by March. It will also prepare the IB students for the IB Standard Level Math Studies Exam in the spring. College Prep

 

Math Analysis Honors (11-12)

 

• Highly Recommended:  “C” or better in Honors Algebra 2 and Honors Geo/Trig or teacher recommendation

This is a pre-calculus course that covers topics in functions, trigonometry, vectors, matrices, polar coordinates, complex numbers, conic sections, and mathematical induction.  It will prepare students for entry into a calculus course and is the first of two courses that prepare students for the IB Higher Level Math Methods exam (taken in the IB Math HL course). College Prep

 

AP Statistics (11-12)

 

• Requires completion of Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors with a minimum grade of B.

This course uses real data from sports, business, science, health, education and other fields to teach students how to understand and analyze data. Topics of study include surveys, experiments, correlation, probability and inference. This is a fast paced course with the goal of preparing the students for the AP Statistics exam. College Prep

 

AP Calculus AB (11-12)

 

• Requires the successful completion of Honors Math Analysis

 

Calculus AB is the equivalent to one semester of a university analytic geometry/calculus course. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam in the spring. Upon passing of this test, most colleges and universities in the United States will give college credit for the course. College Prep

 

IB Mathematics HL2 (11- 12)

 

• Requires the successful completion of Honors Math Analysis

 

IB Mathematics is the equivalent to a one year college calculus course. The class is designed for students who will be expecting to either study mathematics in college or as a major component of a related subject such as physics, engineering or technology. Students are required to submit a portfolio consisting of two extended problems – one on a mathematical investigation and one on mathematic modeling. They are also expected to take the IB Mathematics Exam HL in the spring.  College Prep