MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
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| ALGEBRA 1 |
PREREQUISITE: NONE |
| This first-year course in algebra is designed for students who have completed a pre-algebra course. Students study the structure and properties of real numbers, order of operations, polynomials, factoring, linear and quadratic functions and relations. As each new concept evolves, critical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning and problem-solving strategies are developed. In-depth problem-solving skills are developed, and critical-thinking skills are stressed throughout the course. |
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| GEOMETRY |
PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA 1 |
| This course is designed for the student who has completed Algebra I. It is a first year course in Euclidean geometry. Critical-thinking skills are stressed throughout this course, with an emphasis on applying definitions, postulates and theorems. This course develops students' ability to reason logically through problem solving and proof writing. It integrates algebraic skills and concepts while exploring the geometric relationships of congruence and similarity. Concepts of geometry involving parallel and perpendicular lines, polygons and circles are studied. Formulas are used to find areas of plane figures and volumes and surface areas of various solids. A brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry and transformations conclude the year. |
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| ALGEBRA 2 |
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1 and Geometry |
| This is a second year course in algebra that begins with a review of first year algebraic concepts. These topics are studied in greater depth, with application of the concepts emphasized by studying word problems. New topics introduced include, but are not limited to, the study of polynomial functions, rational functions, radical functions, exponential functions and logarithmic functions. In addition, a unit on probability and statistics is covered. Some topics of analytic geometry are also covered, including conic sections. Students use the graphing calculator to reinforce the concepts taught in class. |
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