Upper School
Mathematics Course of Study
Algebra
I
This
course covers the full scope of an introductory Algebra I curriculum.
The terminology of algebra, solving equations and inequalities,
solving systems of equations and inequalities, polynomial operations,
factoring, applications of factoring, an introduction to functions,
graphing in the coordinate plane, an introduction to irrational
numbers, solving quadratic equations, and work with rational
expressions will be covered during the year. Calculators will become
tools in problem situations where basic computations can be better
facilitated by their use and when their use serves to supplement and
enhance concepts being studied. Geometry
(Honors) Geometry
moves from inductive to deductive reasoning to produce logical
proofs. A basic understanding of undefined terms, properties,
postulates, and theorems is developed and applied to two and three
dimensional figures. Algebraic skills involving lines, graphs,
equations, formulas, radicals, and trigonometry are reinforced.
Hands-on explorations, constructions, and activities enhance the
visual and spatial nature of the course while connecting the
intrinsic concepts of Euclidean Geometry. Technology is employed when
applicable. Prerequisite: Algebra I
Algebra
2 (Honors) This
course emphasizes facility with algebraic expressions and forms,
especially linear and quadratic forms, powers, roots, and functions
based on these concepts. Students study logarithmic, trigonometric,
polynomial, and other special functions as tools for modeling
real-world situations. The course applies geometrical ideas learned
in the previous years, including transformations and measurement
formulas. A TI-89 calculator will be an important tool for this
course. Pre-requisite: Geometry
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Pre-Calculus
This
course blends the concepts and skills that must be mastered before
enrollment in a college-level calculus course. The course includes
the study of relations and functions, exponential functions,
logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, trigonometric
identities, and the introduction to limits and derivatives.
Pre-requisite: Algebra II
Trigonometry
& Probability
Trigonometry
and Probability introduces, covers, and teaches students both
trigonometry and probability. The trigonometry portion will cover
the unit circle, trigonometric functions, trigonometry of right
triangles, law of sines, law of cosines, trigonometric identities,
polar coordinates and graphs and vectors. The statistics portion
will cover exploring and understanding data, variables, collecting
data and probability. Advanced
Placement Calculus AB
Calculus
AB is an Advanced Placement Calculus course, which follows the
syllabus and guidelines of the Advanced Placement program. The course
is the equivalent of first semester college calculus. Emphasis is on
the basic concepts of differential and integral calculus, as well as
problem-solving techniques. The second semester final exam in the
course is the AP exam. Those students with high scores on the AP
Calculus AB exam can earn credit for one semester of college
calculus. Students are expected to do work at a college level.
Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus
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