Mathematics
Mathematics provides the essential problem-solving tools applicable to a range of scientific
disciplines, business, and everyday situations. Mathematics is the language of quantification and
logic. The elements are symbols, structures, and shapes. It enables people to understand and use
facts, definitions, and symbols in a coherent and systematic way in order to reason deductively
and to solve problems.
Teachers
Courses
Course #0309 Algebra I A
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9, 10 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
The focus of this course is the foundation of algebraic concepts. Topics include order of operations, mathematic properties, equations and inequalities, exponents, rational numbers and ratios. Students learn how to graph, study basic 2D/3D geometry and examine simple statistics and probability concepts. A scientific calculator is required.
Course #0310 Algebra I B
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 10, 11 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course focuses on algebraic fundamentals. Topics include probability, functions of equations and inequalities, graphing and writing linear equations, quadratic equations and exponential functions. In addition, students learn radical expressions, polynomials and rational expressions and functions. A scientific calculator is required.
Course #0312 Algebra I
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9, 10 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
Students learn to describe the world around them with algebraic expressions, equations, graphs, and statistics. Applications, calculators, and computers provide the context for the abstract language of algebra. Students learn to model with, to solve, and to graph linear and quadratic equations, systems of linear equations and linear inequalities, and setting up and solving systems of equations. A scientific calculator is required.
Course #0370 Honors Algebra I
Prerequisite: Department approval
Grade level: 9, 10 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course is specifically designed for the mathematically talented student. This course transcends the traditional algebra course to include such topics as setting up and solving linear programming applications, functions, and an introduction to trigonometry. A scientific calculator is required.
Course #0317 Geometric Concepts
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I B
Grade level: 10, 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
The course topics will concentrate on basic geometric concepts regarding segments and angles, lines, triangle relationship, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, polygons and area, surface area and volumes, right triangles and fundamental trigonometry and circles. Additionally, Prairie State Achievement Exam review and practice will be an integrated component within the curriculum and assessment.
Course #0313 Geometry
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course provides all the concepts studied in plane geometry, including geometric figures and their properties, congruence, similarity, basic trigonometry, proof writing and transformations. A scientific calculator is required.
Course #0371 Honors Geometry
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Honors Algebra I and department approval
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course is specifically designed for the mathematically talented student. In addition to the current geometry curriculum, students will be introduced to topology, spherical geometry, vectors, and analytical geometry. A scientific calculator is required.
Course #0362 Algebra II
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry* (*Geometry may be taken concurrently)
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course provides all the basic concepts studied in a second-year algebra course, including manipulation polynomial and exponential equations, mathematical models, use of graphing calculators, trigonometry, matrices, and linear programming. TI-84 Plus calculator is required.
Course # 0367 Intermediate Algebra II
Prerequisite: Geometric Concepts or Geometry
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
Students will study linear and exponential relationships, relationships and functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, quadratic functions, variation, rational functions, and radical functions. The instruction is designed and paced to help students learn and retain concepts while connecting them to the real world. TI-84 Plus calculator is required.
Course #0373 Honors Algebra II
Prerequisite: Honors Geometry
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course is designed for mathematically talented students. This course provides all the basic concepts studied in a second-year algebra course including manipulation polynomial and exponential equations, mathematical models, use of graphing calculators, trigonometry, matrices, linear programming, conic sections, probability and statistics. TI-84 Plus calculator is required.
Course #0366 Survey of Advanced Mathematics - Seniors
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra II, Algebra II, or Department Approval
Grade level: 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course is designed for college bound Seniors who plan to major in the liberal arts, social sciences or other fields. This course will introduce new skills on broad topics like sets, logic, number theory, functions, graphs, probability and statistics. TI-84 Plus calculator is required.
Course #0364 Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Grade level: 10, 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course is designed to prepare students for advanced math courses such as Calculus and other college-level mathematics courses. Major course topics include an in-depth study of conics, system of equations, and the following functions: rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally, the topics of polar coordinates, sequences and probability will be examined. TI-84 Plus calculator is required.
Course #0374 Honors Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II and department approval
Grade level: 10, 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course is designed to prepare students for advanced math courses such as A.P. Calculus and higher level, college math courses. Major topics included in the course are an in-depth study of conics, system of equations, and the following functions: rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Polar coordinates, sequences and probability will be examined in addition to limits, vectors, analytical geometry and trigonometry. TI-84 Plus calculator is required.
Course #0363 Statistics and Trigonometry
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course consists of two specific areas of study. Within the statistics section of the course topics will include organizing data, measures of averages and variation, applications of probability to statistics, the binomial and normal distribution and estimating in statistics. The primary focus of the trigonometry section will be trigonometric functions, equations, graphs, identities, laws and formulas and exponential functions. TI-84 Plus calculator is required.
Course #0380 Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus and department approval
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course covers theory of functions, limits, continuity, derivative and integral calculus and applications. The goal is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB test. TI-84 Plus calculator is required.
Course #0381 Advanced Placement Statistics
Prerequisite: Honor Pre-Calculus and department approval
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1
This course will follow the curriculum recommended by the National College Board of Education. The topics are divided into four major themes: exploratory analysis, planning a study, probability, and statistical inference. The goal is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Statistics test. TI-84 Plus calculator is required.
Course #1322 Math Workshop
Prerequisite: Department approval
Grade level: 9, 10 Course length: two semester Course credit: 1
This course is designed for freshman and sophomore students who need to improve their basic mathematic skills. By focusing on individual deficits, students in this class will build the needed fundamental skills to be successful in Algebra I. Identified students will be assigned to this course based upon test scores and teacher recommendations. This Math course does not fulfill the Math requirements for graduation.