ALGEBRA I

Algebra I is designed to give students an opportunity to develop skills needed to be successful in real life, work and careers, future math courses, and state and national testing. Topics include the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations: operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations.


ADVANCED ALGEBRA I / INTRODUCTION TO GEOMETRY

This course is designed for ninth grade students who have successfully completed an introductory Algebra I course. It strengthens algebraic skills to ensure mastery with concentration on graphing linear equations; solving systems of equations; writing, graphing, and solving linear inequalities. It will develop skills that will assist in preparing the student for the MCAS exam. Beginning geometric topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; rules of congruence and similarity; parallelism and perpendicularity will be explored.


ALGEBRA II

Algebra II is designed for students who have mastered Algebra 1. Topics include irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions: solving systems of linear and quadratic equations: graphing of constant, linear and quadratic equations; properties of higher degree equations; rational experiments and radical functions; and trigonometry.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Algebra I.


PLANE GEOMETRY

This course emphasizes an abstract, formal approach to the study of geometry, including topics such as: properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates and theorems; rules of congruence, similarity, parallelism and perpendicularity; rules of angle measurement in triangles; area, surface area, and volume; coordinate geometry and transformational geometry. Students will experience all concepts through real world applications.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Algebra I.


PRE-CALCULUS

Pre-Calculus is designed to prepare the student for college-level Calculus. This course includes the concepts of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, polar coordinates, vectors, analytic geometry, conic sections, and sequences. Topics are developed both algebraically and graphically. Students will be challenged to write, verbalize, and use critical thinking skills to solve problems.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Algebra II and Geometry. 


CALCULUS

This course develops the student's understanding of the fundamental concepts of calculus and provides experiences with its methods and applications. The course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus, with concepts, results and problems being expressed geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Topics include functions, graphs and limits, derivatives, and integrals. Graphing calculators are used extensively throughout the course.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus.


CALCULUS AB ADVANCED PLACEMENT®

This course follows the level of theory and rigor prescribed by the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. Same topics are covered as in the Calculus course with a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of concepts. Additional expectations include completion of practice problems from previously administered Advanced Placement Calculus AB Exams. Students enrolled in Advanced Placement Calculus AB® are prepared to take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB® Exam. This allows students the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced standing at most of the nation s colleges and universities.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus.