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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
9450 Advanced Algebra II (Grade 9) 1
Credit
Prerequisite: Teacher/Counselor
recommendation - 8th Grade Algebra I
A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS
REQUIRED. This is a second course in
Algebra designed to meet the needs of
the advanced student in mathematics.
It emphasizes the structure of
mathematics. The topics covered are
those of the regular Algebra courses,
but they are covered in greater depth
and in a more rigorous manner. This
course is traditionally for those
students who wish to advance to
Calculus during their senior year.
24AP Advanced Placement
Calculus AB (Grade 12) 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Precalculus and
Teacher/Counselor Recommendation
A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED.
This course consists of a full high
school year of work comparable to
calculus courses in colleges and
universities. Topics of study include
differential and integral calculus,
and discussions and exercises that
emphasize a multi-representational
approach in which concepts, results,
and problems are expressed
graphically, numerically,
analytically and verbally. Students
will be required to take the AP exam
and are expected to seek college
credit at higher institutions.
Student is responsible for half of
the exam fee.
9440 Algebra I (Grades 9-12) 1 Credit
A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS
REQUIRED. The main objective of this
course is to develop the fundamental
concepts of arithmetic by means of
their application to algebraic
techniques. It is the intent, by the
arrangement of topics, to develop the
student's power to think and work
systematically. The students will use
positive and negative numbers, solve
open sentences, evaluate formulas,
work with exponents, and cover other
topics which will help to formulate a
good foundation to be used in the
fields of science and higher
mathematics.
1440 Algebra II (Grades 9-12) 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I
A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS
REQUIRED. This course is built on the
basic concepts and principles in
Algebra I and then extended with a
shift in emphasis from mechanical
manipulations to a deeper development
of concepts and theory, clearly
showing the structure of Algebra.
2440 Algebra III (Grades 11-12) .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II
A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR WITH LOG &
LN IS REQUIRED. In this semester
course students will explore
exponential and logarithmic
functions, conic sections, complex
numbers, and higher degree equations.
246H Calculus Honors (Grade 12) 1 Credit
Prerequisites: Precalculus or Trigonometry
and Algebra III
A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED.
This course provides methods for
solving two large classes of
problems: finding the rate at which a
variable quantity is changing and
finding a function when its rate of
change is given. Calculus Honors is
designed for the serious math
students who are interested in
pursuing a math, science,
engineering, or business-related
field at a four year college or
university. Discussions and
explorations will be a balance of
mathematical theory and real-life
applications to business,
engineering, and science.
2450 Calculus Concepts (Grade 12) 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Trigonometry and Algebra III
A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED.
This course solidifies the foundation
established by previous math courses
and introduces methods for solving
two large classes of problems:
finding the rate at which a variable
quantity is changing and finding a
function when its rate of change is
given. Real-life applications to
business, economics, social and life
sciences with real data will be
explored. Calculus Concepts is
designed for the student who wants to
learn some basic calculus and prepare
for college mathematics.
1410 Consumer Mathematics (Grades 10-12) 1
Credit
In this course the students review
the basic skills they were taught in
previous math courses and then apply
those skills to practical
applications. The students are placed
in simulated life situations where
they must use these math skills to
solve the problems. THIS COURSE
CANNOT BE SCHEDULED IF YOU HAVE
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ALGEBRA I OR A
HIGHER LEVEL OF MATH.
0460 Geometry (Grades 10-12) 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course involves the study of
two and three dimensional figures
such as circles, spheres, lines,
angles, planes, polygons, etc.
Inductive and deductive reasoning,
along with logical reasoning, are
used by the students to complete
formal proofs.
045H Geometry Honors (Grade 10) 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Advanced
Algebra II
A CALCULATOR WITH TRIG FUNCTIONS
IS REQUIRED. This course covers the
content of the regular Geometry
course, but in greater depth.
Emphasis is given to formal proofs to
develop thinking and reasoning
skills. A study of coordinate
geometry is also included in the
course.
9400 Integrated Math I (Grades 9) 1 Credit
A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS
REQUIRED. This course bridges the
previously learned mathematical
skills and concepts with real-life
situations. The students will see
applications of math topics through
the use of math labs, projects,
problem solving and cooperative
learning activities. Emphasis will be
placed on expanding algebraic
thought, studying geometric figures
and the measurements that accompany
them, calculating probability and
determining statistical information
about sets of data. THIS COURSE
CANNOT BE TAKEN IF YOU HAVE
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ALGEBRA I.
0400 Integrated Math II (Grades 10) 1
Credit
Prerequisite: Integrated Math I or Algebra
I
A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS
REQUIRED. This course continues the
effort to bridge mathematical skills
and concepts with real-life
situations. The students will see
applications of math topics through
the use of math labs, projects,
problem solving and cooperative
learning activities. Emphasis will be
placed on expanding and strengthening
algebraic understanding with threads
of other math areas woven into the
course. THIS COURSE CANNOT BE TAKEN
IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALGEBRA I WITH
AN AVERAGE OF 80%.
1400 Integrated Math III (Grades 11) 1
Credit
Prerequisite: Integrated Math II
A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS
REQUIRED. This course continues the
effort to bridge mathematical skills
and concepts with real-life
situations. The students will see
applications of math topics through
the use of math labs, projects,
problem solving and cooperative
learning activities. Emphasis will be
placed on expanding and strengthening
geometric understanding with threads
of other math areas woven into the
course. THIS COURSE CANNOT BE TAKEN
IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED GEOMETRY WITH
AN AVERAGE OF 80%.
2400 Integrated Math IV (Grades 12) 1
Credit
Prerequisite: Integrated Math III
A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS
REQUIRED. This course strengthens the
bridge between mathematical skills
and concepts with real-life
situations. The students will see
applications of math topics through
the use of math labs, projects,
problem solving and cooperative
learning activities. Emphasis will be placed on
expanding and strengthening geometric and
algebraic understanding with threads of
other math areas woven into the
course. THIS COURSE CANNOT BE TAKEN
IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALGEBRA I WITH
AN AVERAGE OF 80%.
146H Precalculus Honors (Grade 11) 1
Credit
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II
A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED.
This course is an integrated sequence
of advanced topics in Algebra and
Trigonometry. It is designed for
those students with above average
mathematical ability. This course is
intended for those students who wish
to take Calculus in high school or
those who intend to pursue a career
in a mathematically related field.
1430 Probability and Statistics I (Grades
10-12) .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This is a semester course designed
for students who are strong in math.
The course includes topics such as
the existence and analysis of logical
relations; outcomes of how events
will occur; and the collection,
analysis, and interpretation of data.
2430 Probability and Statistics II (Grades
11-12) .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Probability and Statistics I
This is a semester course designed
for students who want to continue
studying Probability and Statistics.
The course includes an expansion into
a deeper understanding of topics
started in Probability and Statistics
I and a broadening of probability and
statistical concepts and skills.
Applications of the material will be
emphasized.
1450 PSSA Math (Grade 11) .25 Credit
This course is designed to
strengthen mathematical skills and
concepts. Course content will include
topics from numbers and operations,
measurement, algebraic concepts,
geometry, data analysis and
probability. Thinking and problem
solving skills will be emphasized.
2470 Trigonometry (Grades 11-12) .5 Credit
Prerequisites: Algebra II, Geometry or
Geometry Honors
A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR WITH SIN,
COS, AND TAN IS REQUIRED. This
semester course considers
relationships among the angles and
sides of triangles and the
calculations based on these, as well
as the graphs of the six
trigonometric functions. Stress is
placed on the analytical aspects,
applications, and computational
aspects of trigonometry.
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