Mathematics Department

Transfer Goals; Students will:
  • Logically approach and solve problems and critique logical arguments.
  • Use mathematics as a modeling and problem-solving tool with sufficient emphasis placed on technology to allow conceptual understanding.
  • Develop an appropriate mathematical vocabulary to be able to have proper written and oral dialogue in sciences and mathematics.
  • Develop a sound fundamental base of knowledge in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
  • Demonstrate confidence and perseverance as competent problem solvers
  • Correctly perform mathematical operations and display the discipline and number sense to interpret and verify the solution.
NCTM Mathematical Practices: 
  • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
  • Reason abstractly and quantitatively
  • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
  • Model with mathematics
  • Use appropriate tools strategically
  • Attend to precision
  • Look for and make use of structure
  • Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

Mathematics

  • 6th Grade Math

    In this course students gain mastery of mathematical operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students learn about negative numbers and are introduced to ratios and proportional reasoning, algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics.
  • 6th Grade Math Advanced

    In this course students gain mastery of mathematical operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students learn about negative numbers and are introduced to ratios and proportional reasoning, algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics.
    Advanced courses are not accelerated but will dive into the curriculum in greater depth. This course is for the motivated mathematician who enjoys critically thinking, problem-solving, and exploring various concepts. Placement is based on departmental approval.
     
  • 7th Grade Math

    In this course students gain more experience in computation and problem-solving, reinforcing their understanding of mathematical structure and reasoning.  Students will explore solving for unknown values in a myriad of topics. Algebra concepts, particularly linear functions, are investigated and applied, and geometry concepts are woven throughout the course. 
  • 7th Grade Math Advanced

    In this course students gain more experience in computation and problem-solving, reinforcing their understanding of mathematical structure and reasoning.  Students will explore solving for unknown values in a myriad of topics. Algebra concepts, particularly linear functions, are investigated and applied, and geometry concepts are woven throughout the course. Advanced courses are not accelerated, but will dive into the curriculum in greater depth. This course is for the motivated mathematician who enjoys critically thinking, problem-solving, and exploring various concepts. Placement is based on departmental approval.
     
  • 8th Grade Math

    This course continues to build a bridge between the concrete concepts of arithmetic and the abstract concepts of algebra and geometry.  Students learn to express data in table, symbolic, and graph forms, often accompanied by the use of technology. The focus of this class will be to build strong mathematical foundations through concrete modeling and applications.  
  • Advanced Math Topics

    This semester or full year course is for students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and interest in mathematics and who are interested in pursuing the subject beyond the Advanced Placement level.  Students will be taught topics in a range of subject areas that will change depending upon the semester including: linear algebra, multivariable calculus and engagement in in-depth discussion, application, and theory.  Prerequisites: AP Calculus AB. Placement is based on departmental approval
  • Advanced Math Topics - Fall

    This semester or full year course is for students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and interest in mathematics and who are interested in pursuing the subject beyond the Advanced Placement level.  Students will be taught topics in a range of subject areas that will change depending upon the semester including: linear algebra, multivariable calculus and engagement in in-depth discussion, application, and theory.  Prerequisites: AP Calculus AB. Placement is based on departmental approval
  • Advanced Topics Geometry- MS

    In this course students learn about logical systems and then use this knowledge to develop classical Euclidean geometry as a logical system.  This class will particularly emphasize proof-based mathematical reasoning to study the relationships between various geometric objects. Prerequisite: Algebra I.   Placement is based on departmental approval
  • Advanced Topics in Geometry

    In this course students learn about logical systems and then use this knowledge to develop classical Euclidean geometry as a logical system.  This class will particularly emphasize proof-based mathematical reasoning to study the relationships between various geometric objects. Prerequisite: Algebra I.   Placement is based on departmental approval
  • Algebra 1 - MS

    This course guides students in the development of critical thinking and algebraic problem solving skills which provide the foundation for real world problem-solving.  Students will explore manipulating and representing linear functions, systems of equations, inequalities, exponential functions, polynomials, quadratic functions, statistics and probability. 
  • Algebra I

    This course guides students in the development of critical thinking and algebraic problem solving skills which provide the foundation for real world problem-solving.  Modeling and problem solving are at the heart of the curriculum. Students must be able to solve practical problems, representing and analyzing the situation using symbols, graphs, tables and diagrams. 
  • Algebra I Advanced - MS

    This course guides students in the development of critical thinking and algebraic problem solving skills which provide the foundation for real world problem-solving.  Students will explore manipulating and representing linear functions, systems of equations, inequalities, exponential functions, polynomials, quadratic functions, statistics and probability. Advanced courses are not accelerated, but will dive into the curriculum in greater depth. This course is for the motivated mathematician who enjoys critically thinking, problem-solving, and exploring various concepts. 
    Placement is based on departmental approval.
     
     
  • Algebra II

    This course will reinforce students’ knowledge from Algebra 1 and build skills involving problem solving, math modeling, reasoning and communicating using different methods.   Students will study operations with linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic functions. This course also includes statistics, probability, and a focus on graphing with/out technology. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry
  • Algebra II Honors

    This honors course is a highly accelerated course that will reinforce students’ knowledge from Algebra 1 and build skills in problem solving, math modeling, reasoning and comFmunicating using different methods.   Students will study operations with linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic functions. This course also includes statistics, probability and a focus on graphing with/out technology. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry Placement is based on departmental approval.
  • AP Calculus AB

    This Advanced Placement course is an elective for students who were very successful in Pre-Calculus and have demonstrated the ability and commitment to study mathematics at the college level. Topics covered will include limits, derivatives, indefinite integrals, definite integrals, and applications to velocity, acceleration, area, volume, related rates, and exponential growth. Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus.  Placement is based on departmental approval.
  • AP Calculus BC

    This Advanced Placement course is an elective for students who have successfully completed Pre-Calculus Honors and have demonstrated the ability and commitment to study mathematics at the college level. In addition to those topics covered in AP Calculus AB, this intense course will include L'Hopital's Rule, improper integrals and partial fractions, infinite series, and the calculus of parametric, polar, and vector functions. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors.  Placement is based on departmental approval
  • AP Pre-Calculus

    This Advanced Placement course is designed for students who were very successful in Algebra II Honors and have demonstrated the ability and commitment to study mathematics at the college level. Topics include all covered in Pre-Calculus Honors and additional topics of functions involving parameters, vectors and matrices.  Prerequisites: Algebra II H. Placement is based on departmental approval.
  • AP Statistics

    This course is an elective for students who have completed Pre-Calculus or are concurrently enrolled in Pre-Calculus and have demonstrated the ability and commitment to study mathematics at the college level. Topics covered will include data analysis, sampling and experimental design, probability, and statistical inference. Prerequisite : Pre-Calculus.  Placement is based on departmental approval.
  • Calculus

    An elective for students who were successful in Pre-Calculus and have demonstrated the ability and commitment to study mathematics at the college level. Topics covered will include limits, derivatives, indefinite integrals, definite integrals, and applications to velocity, acceleration, area, volume, related rates, and exponential growth. Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus. Placement is based on departmental approval.
  • Calculus C

    This course is a semester elective for students who have successfully completed AP Calculus AB.  This course will offer a quick refresher on material that is covered in both AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC. The course will offer a deep dive into material that is not covered in AP Calculus AB including improper integrals and partial fractions, infinite series, and the calculus of parametric, polar, and vector functions. Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB.   Placement is based on departmental approval
  • Finance - Fall

    This semester course is designed for student investigation into financial mathematics as applied to the stock market, business models, banking services, investment plans and other applications.  Students will continue to build on Algebra II skills to apply models to real world financial problems. Prerequisite: Algebra II
  • Finance II: Corporate Finance

    This course introduces the subject of business finance. It provides students with a general understanding of the basic financial concepts that every manager should know. This includes an understanding of the historic and current practices and theoretical concepts of the finance discipline that are relevant to business and management today and useful for future organizational decision-making. The course also serves as a strong foundation for further study in the field of finance.  Pre-Requisite: Finance I
  • Geometry

    This course guides students through Euclidean geometry with a focus on problem solving, reasoning and communicating, representing and connecting, and seeing patterns and generalizing.  Plane, coordinate, and 3-dimensional geometries are studied, and algebra is used as a tool in applying new facts. Prerequisites: Algebra I
  • Geometry - MS

    This course guides students through Euclidean geometry with a focus on problem solving, reasoning and communicating, representing and connecting, and seeing patterns and generalizing.  Plane, coordinate, and 3-dimensional geometries are studied, and algebra is used as a tool in applying new facts. Prerequisites: Algebra I
  • Pre-Calculus

    This course prepares students for a rigorous Calculus sequence and includes a survey of algebraic and transcendental functions, a deeper dive into trigonometry, polar coordinates, vectors, sequences, series, induction, limits, and continuity. Students also complete a year-long study of graphing techniques. Prerequisite: Algebra II
  • Pre-Calculus Honors

    This honors course is an important bridge between Algebra II and Calculus. Honors Pre-Calculus equips the student with the tools necessary to succeed in higher mathematics. Topics such as functions, families of graphs, limits, logarithms, parametric equations, probability, sequences/series, and trigonometric functions/identities are studied in-depth. Students are challenged to show their proficiency both with and without the use of a graphing calculator. In addition, students deal with challenging applications and problem solving and must be able to communicate orally and symbolically about mathematics. Prerequisite: Algebra II H. Placement is based on departmental approval.

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