MATHEMATICS
Course: Algebra I 2 Terms
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the language, notation, and application of algebraic skills. Topics include linear and quadratic functions, exponents and radicals, polynomials, rational expressions, probability and statistics. State EOC required.
Course: Geometry 1 Term
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Students will learn basic formulas for perimeter and area, volume and surface area of three dimensional figures. Other topics in this course include an introduction to angles and triangles, right angle geometry, parallel and perpendicular lines, simple transformations, similarities, congruencies, quadrilaterals, circles, cones, cylinders, spheres, coordinate geometry, inductive and deductive reasoning. right triangle trigonometry, and extensions in area and volume. Hamilton County EOC required.
Course: Honors Geometry 1 Term
Grade: 9 1 Credit
Prerequisites: “B” average in Algebra I ,
Advanced Level on Algebra Gateway Exam
Advanced Level on Algebra Gateway Exam
This course explores the basic formulas for perimeter and area, volume and surface area of 3-dimensional figures, introduction to angles and triangles, right triangle geometry, parallel and perpendicular lines, simple transformations, similarities, congruencies, quadrilaterals, circles, right triangle trigonometry, and extensions in area and volume. This is a rigorous class, with papers and projects not required in Geometry. Hamilton County EOC required.
Course: Algebra II A Fall Term
Grades: 10, 11 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry
This course covers the concepts and applications of the algebraic process. Major topics include: complex numbers, relations and functions, exponents and logarithms, quadratic relations, systems of equations and inequalities, probability and statistics. Students earn 1 elective credit for successful completion of Algebra II A. Students must continue and take Algebra II B the second term in order to satisfy the credit requirement in Algebra II.
Course: Algebra II B Spring Term
Grades: 10, 11 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II A
This course immediately follows Algebra II A. This course extends the concepts and applications of the algebraic process. Successful completion of this course will satisfy the credit requirement in Algebra II. Hamilton County EOC required.
Course: Algebra II 1 Term
Grades: 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry
Algebra II begins the study of extended Algebra, and it continues in linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratics, radicals and complex numbers, higher order polynomial functions, continuous and discontinuous functions, functions relations and inverses, periodic functions, and conic sections. Hamilton County EOC required.
Course: Honors Algebra II 1 Term
Grades: 10, 11, 12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I and the
Gateway State Exam, and Geometry;
recommendation by the previous teacher
Gateway State Exam, and Geometry;
recommendation by the previous teacher
Algebra II begins the study of extended Algebra, and it continues in linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratics, radicals and complex numbers, higher order polynomial functions, continuous and discontinuous functions, functions relations and inverses, periodic functions, and conic sections. This course goes in depth over the objectives. There are additional projects, both individual and group work.
Course: Adv. Algebra & Trigonometry 1 Term
Grades: 11, 12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II
Algebra II
For the student interested in preparing to take the ACT test, this course reviews previous math skills learned in the pre-requisite courses. The categories are: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, and Trigonometry. Topics will include simple algebraic functions, representing and interpreting data, performing operations on polynomials, factoring, simple quadratic equations, solving linear inequalities, the quadratic formula, radical and irrational expressions, inequalities and absolute equations, systems of equations, quadratic inequalities, functions, matrices, roots of polynomials, and complex numbers. The course will cover relationships, slope, parallel and perpendicular lines, distance, midpoints, transformation, and conics. Two and three dimensional geometric processes, justification, proofs, and logical conclusions will be covered. Trigonometric ratios defined for right triangles, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, and modeling with trigonometric functions will be introduced. Hamilton County EOC required.
Course: Honors Pre-Calculus 1 Term
Grades: 11, 12 1 Credit
Prerequisites: Honors Algebra II or
Teacher recommendation
Teacher recommendation
This course will emphasize the interrelationship of various fields of mathematics. Topics with a focus on engineering include: functions and graphs, polynomials and rational functions, trigonometry, triangle applications, vectors, exponents and logarithms functions, systems of equations, matrices, polar coordinates, complex numbers, sequences, and conic sections. Hamilton County EOC required.
