Mathematics

 

ACADEMIC ALGEBRA I   (MTH1300)

Credit:  1

Prerequisites:  Pre-algebra

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Freshmen

 

Our rigorous introductory Algebra 1 course learning algebraic principles and applying them to the world around them. Students will be prepared for success on PSSA testing as well as college SAT testing. Students who attain great success may advance to Honors Geometry (MTH2500). Most students will be advised to continue their algebra and geometry learning with Academic Geometry (MTH2300) and Academic Algebra 2 (MTH2310).

 

HONORS GEOMETRY*   (MTH2500)

Credit:  1

Prerequisites:  A in Academic Algebra I (MTH1300) and recommendation of 8th grade math teacher

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Intended for Freshmen

Other:  Grades are weighted 110% for GPA and class rank

 

This is our most advanced study of geometric principles and their applications intended for our very highest level mathematics students. Students will be prepared for success on PSSA testing as well as college SAT testing. Most students will be advised to continue advanced mathematics instruction with Honors Algebra II (MTH2510).

 

 

ACADEMIC GEOMETRY   (MTH2300)

Credit:  1

Prerequisites:  At least a D in Academic Algebra 1 (MTH1300)

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Freshmen, Sophomores

 

Our rigorous geometry course learning geometric principles and applying them to the world around them. Students will be prepared for success on PSSA testing as well as college SAT testing. Students who attain great success may advance to Honors Algebra 2 (MTH2510) but they must also have had great success in Academic Algebra 1 (MTH1300). Most students will be advised to continue their algebraic learning with Academic Algebra 2 (MTH2310).

 

HONORS ALGEBRA II*   (MTH2510)

Credit:  1

Prerequisites:  At least a 87 in Honors Geometry (MTH2500) or a 87 in Academic Geometry (MTH2300)

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Intended for Sophomores

Other:  Grades are weighted 110% for GPA and class rank

 

This is our most advanced study in second year algebraic concepts and applications. Students will be prepared for success on PSSA testing as well as college SAT testing. Most students will be advised to continue their advanced mathematics instruction with Honors Trigonometry (MTH3520).

 

ACADEMIC ALGEBRA II   (MTH2310)

Credit:  1

Prerequisites:  At least a C in Academic Geometry  (MTH2300) or an 87 in Geometry (MTH2100)

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Sophomores, Juniors

 

Our rigorous course in second year algebraic concepts and applications. Students will be prepared for success on PSSA testing as well as college SAT testing. Students who attain great success may advance to Honors Trigonometry (MTH3520). Most students will be advised to continue their mathematics learning with Academic Trigonometry (MTH3320).

 

ALGEBRA II   (MTH3110)

Credit:  1

Prerequisites:  At least a D in Geometry (MTH2100) or D in Academic Geometry (MTH2300)

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Intended for Juniors

 

This course emphasizes the basics of a second year course in algebraic concepts and applications. A variety of learning strategies will be used to enhance the students understanding of algebraic concepts. Students will be prepared for success on PSSA testing. Students who attain great success may advance to Trigonometry (MTH4320). Most students will be advised to take Probability and Statistics/Academic Consumer Math with Algebra (MTH4330) their senior year.

 

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS/ACADEMIC CONSUMER MATH WITH ALGEBRA  (MTH4330)

Credit:  1

Prerequisites:  At least a D in Algebra 2 (MTH3110) or D in Academic Algebra 2 (MTH2310)

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Intended for Seniors

 

This course is intended for seniors who do not plan to pursue a career in mathematics, science or engineering and will not study Calculus in college.  Students who choose this course will study the basics of probability and statistical analysis as well as topics in consumer and career mathematics including income tax preparation, payroll, banking, car buying, insurance, credit, home buying, and investing.

 

HONORS TRIGONOMETRY & PRE-CALC*  (MTH3520)

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  At least a 87 in Honors Algebra 2 (MTH2510) or a 87 in Academic Algebra 2 (MTH2310)

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Intended for Juniors

Other:  Grades weighted 110% for G.P.A. and class rank

 

This course is a more thorough and rigorous study of the topics included in Academic Trig & Pre-Calculus (MTH3320).

ACAD TRIGONOMETRY & PRE-CALC   (MTH3320)

Credit:  1

Prerequisites:  At least a C in Academic Algebra 2 (MTH2310) or a 90 in Algebra 2 (MTH3110)

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Juniors, Seniors

 

This course is intended as preparation for students who may take college calculus.  Triangle solutions are studied from both the Pythagorean and circular viewpoints.  The study includes functions, and graphs of lines, conic sections, locus, and polar equations.  Also included is the study of complex numbers, determinants, and higher degree equations.

 

TRIGONOMETRY & PRE-CALCULUS   (MTH4320)

Credit:  1

Prerequisites:  At least a 85 in Algebra 2 (MTH3110) or a D in Academic Algebra 2 (MTH2310)

Meetings:  48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:  Intended for Seniors

 

This emphasizes the basics of a course in trigonometry and pre-calculus.  A variety of learning strategies will be used to enhance the students understanding of the concepts.  This course is intended as preparation for students who may take college calculus.  Topics are similar to those included in Academic Trigonometry and Pre-calculus (MTH3320) but this course is only open to those students who do not meet prerequisites for that course.

 

AP STATISTICS   (MTH3730)

Credit: 1

Prerequisite:   87 in Academic Algebra 2 (MTH2310) or 87 in Honors Algebra 2 (MTH2510)

Meetings:   48 minutes, every day, full year

Open to:   Intended for Juniors concurrently with a Trigonometry course or Seniors after Trigonometry

Other: Grades weighted 110% for GPA and class rank.

 

This course is intended for our most motivated math students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics including at least 2 years of algebra. Topics will include all work tested on the Advanced Placement Statistics Exam. Students will be prepared for and expected to take the Advanced Placement Statistics Exam administered in May.

 

Typical Math Sequences in Grades 7-12.

 

 

Although 3 math courses must be taken during grades 9-12 to meet state graduation requirements, it is recommended that students take a math class each year.  The advice of the student’s current math teacher should be sought before selecting the next math course.