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Classes Taught By Ms. Clausius, Ms. Jones, Mrs. Lemke and Ms. Mulholland:
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Students solve problems involving integers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement (both English and metric), graphs, tables, and charts. Students also solve problems involving ratios, proportions, geometry, and simple algebra. It is highly recommended that students completing Applied Mathematics earn a second credit in Algebra A. Students are then encouraged to earn a third credit in Algebra B.
Algebra A is the study of real numbers. It includes representing a quantity with a variable, solving problems using equations, proportional reasoning and probability. Students will also analyze linear equations. Algebra A is the first half of Algebra I; it is taught at a slower pace that allows for more practice on each topic.
Students will solve linear, quadratic and exponential functions and study powers, roots and inequalities. Algebra B is the second half of Algebra I. Completion of Algebra A and Algebra B is equivalent to completing Algebra I.
Algebra I is the study of real numbers. It includes representing a quantity with a variable, solving problems using equations, proportional reasoning and probability. Students will also analyze linear equations and solve linear, quadratic and exponential functions. Powers, roots and inequalities will also be studied.
Geometry covers such topics as coordinate geometry, deductive proof, construction, area, and volume. Learning to reason logically is a major goal of this course. Geometry is fundamental in everyday life, many vocations, and in other math and science courses.
Informal Geometry covers such topics as coordinate geometry, inductive and deductive reasoning, construction, area, and volume. Learning to reason logically is a major goal of this course. Informal Geometry is fundamental in everyday life and many vocations.
Algebra II initially reviews Algebra I, and then goes on to present first and second degree equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs, logarithms, analytic geometry, conic sections, and right triangle trigonometry.
Trigonometry/Precalculus covers coordinate geometry, theory of equations and inequalities, functions, trigonometry, graphs of functions, vectors, determinants, complex numbers, logarithms, sequences, series and conic sections.
This course covers such topics as slopes, functions, limits, derivatives and their applications and integration which includes area under a curve and surface and volume of solids of revolution. Students going into engineering and other math-related fields will benefit from this course.
This course is open to a limited number of students who have completed both Geometry and Algebra II with a B or better grade. Students will assist math teachers daily in the Applied Math, Algebra A, Algebra B, or Algebra I classroom. Students must apply and be approved by the math department. Application forms may be picked up from any math teacher.
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