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MATHEMATICS

Algebra I
The focus of Algebra I is solving relevant and interesting problems by applying algebraic principles in a variety of real-world situations. Manipulatives, including graphing calculators, will be used. Topics will include the real number system, algebraic representation, functions, inequalities, and polynomials. At the completion of two semesters of Algebra I, students take a statewide end-of-course exam.

Geometry
The purpose of this course is to emphasize the relationship between Geometry and Algebra 1 in order to strengthen the students' abilities to formulate and analyze problems inside and outside mathematics. Objectives include understanding the concepts of congruence, geometric inequalities, similarity, right triangles, circles, constructions, areas and volumes, and coordinate and transformational geometry.

Pre AP Geometry
This course is designed to develop awareness and knowledge of spatial relationships, to learn how to reason mathematically, and to study the formal proof. This will be accomplished by allowing the students to explore actively in the creation of the geometry they are learning through a wide range of activities from working with manipulatives, to paper and pencil, to graphing calculators.

Algebra II
The goal of this course is to prepare students to successfully pursue advanced topics in mathematics. The topics will include a review of Algebra I. New topics will include the use of complex numbers, quadratic functions, coordinate geometry, logarithmic and exponential functions, solving and graphing polynomial functions, conic sections, sequences and series, and probability.

Pre AP Algebra II
The focus of Pre AP Algebra II is on applying and solving algebraic principles in a variety of real-world situations. Topics will include a review of Pre AP Algebra I, quadratic functions and relations, systems of equations, numerical methods and higher degree polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational and algebraic functions, sequences and series, and probability and statistics.

Pre AP Pre-Calculus
This course explores advanced topics of Algebra II andTrigonometry in preparation for AP Calculus. Trigonometry topics include trigonometric functions, radian measure of angles, graphing trigonometric functions, and inverse trigonometric functions. Other topics include complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, polynomial functions, and statistics and probability.

AP Calculus
This Advanced Placement course in mathematics consists of a full academic year of work in calculus and related topics comparable to courses in colleges and universities. Topics covered include elementary functions, limits, and differential and integral calculus with careful attention to applications. Students are also provided with a rigorous preparation for the Advanced Placement Calculus examination.

AP Statistics
This Advanced Placement Course consists of a full academic year of work in statistics. Students sit for the AP exams at the conclussion of the school year.

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