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Course Descriptions - Mathematics
The study of Mathematics provides a glimpse of the basics of the creative attributes of God. Through mathematics, students have the opportunity to better understand the world around them and the God of order and logic. They can further appreciate their world and the universe God created. The math curriculum teaches students how to apply mathematic concepts in everyday life and to further their growth in abstract reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students will discover the workings of mathematics in many disciplines and careers. The math program will help students develop skills required to function in daily situations and prepare those students who desire to pursue studies in advanced mathematics in college or university. CONSUMER MATH Math – Meets Graduation Requirement Only Grades 10-12 Full Year This course is designed to provide students with the instructional and practice material that will enable them to maintain personal financial records. The student will be exposed to budgeting, income taxes, banking services; health, automobile, and life insurance; calculating payments on loans, and consumer rights. The course will also explore systems of measurement; acquiring and maintaining housing, and various other personal finance matters. PRE-ALGEBRA Math – Meets Graduation Requirement Only Grade
9 Full Year This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts which are necessary for success in Algebra I. Students will be instructed in decimals, integers, equations, inequalities, geometry, ratio, proportion, coordinate planes, areas, volume, square root, probability, statistics, and polynomials. ALGEBRA 1 Math – College Prep Grade 9-10 Full Year Prerequisite: Freshmen are required to pass an entrance exam This course delves into the basic concept of
function and reinforces algebraic thinking. Topics covered include slope, graphs,
linear and quadratic equations, exponential functions, polynomials, rational
expressions, and radicals. Projects using a graphing calculator will explore
applications of algebra and analysis. A passing grade in this course is required for graduation. GEOMETRY Math
– College Prep Grades 9-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Freshman are required to pass an entrance exam. Other grade levels require Algebra I
with grades of C’s or better both semesters Students in this course will concentrate on solving problems through algebraic and spatial thinking. This traditional course in plane and spatial geometry includes the following areas of study: reasoning/logic, proofs, ratio and proportion, properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, area, volume, transformations, circles, polygons, coordinate geometry, and right angle trigonometry. Students will demonstrate their understanding of geometry concepts in various forms. ALGEBRA II/TRIGONOMETRY Math
– College Prep Grades 10-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Geometry with grades of C’s or
better both semesters The second year of algebra develops mastery of algebraic skills required for further progress in mathematics and for number literacy in society. After reviewing principles of equations and functions covered in Algebra I, the course will continue a study of exponentials, quadratic functions and graphs, real and complex number systems, logarithms, sequences, probabilities, matrices with determinants, and trigonometric functions. PRE-CALCULUS Math
– College Prep Grades 11-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Algebra II/Trig with grades of C’s
or better both semesters This advanced course includes the content of advanced trigonometry and analytic geometry, as well as matrix algebra, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomial functions, limits, and conic sections. AP CALCULUS Math
– Advanced Placement College Prep Grade 12 Full Year Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus with grades of B’s or
better both semesters or Administrator approval. All students are required to successfully complete the
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