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Students are considered qualified for college if they have taken and received satisfactory grades in the following math courses: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. Failure to achieve satisfactory grades in these courses will likely require retaking these courses or refresher courses in these subject areas at a college level. Many colleges recommend taking four credits of math.
Most new students will be given a math placement test. The results of this test along with previous math achievement help determine the level of course enrollment.
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Mathematics Courses Offered:
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Prealgebra:
Grade Level: 9
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): See the above note on initial placement
Description: Prealgebra is a review of the basic mathematic skills of solving equations, geometry, measurements, and probability and statistics. The students will be taught the basic skills needed to move on to Algebra I.
Algebra I:
Grade Level: 9-10
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): See the above note on initial placement
Description: Topics that would be covered include the language of mathematics, sets, equation solving with one or more variables, inequalities, functions, graphing, factoring polynomials, word problems, rational and irrational numbers, and quadratic equations.
Honors Algebra I:
Grade Level: 9
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor based on placement test
Description: Designed for students with strong skills in basic math as well as good abstract reasoning. This fundamental algebra course solves linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, graphs linear and quadratic equations, and simplifies irrational expressions. Emphasis is given to application of concepts and critical thinking.
Geometry:
Grade Level: 10-11
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Algebra I
Description: The regular geometry class will go through all the skills of Honors Geometry with much less emphasis on proofs. The class is designed to give the students the skills needed to have an understanding of the major geometry skills as well as prepare them for Algebra II.
Honors Geometry:
Grade Level: 10
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Honors Algebra I ("C" or above) or consent of instructor
Description: A comprehensive study of Euclidean geometry in two and three dimensions. Emphasis is given to formal proofs, how geometric formulas are derived and their application.
Algebra II:
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Algebra I ("C" or above) and Geometry
Description: A thorough review and expansion of Algebra I in the areas of linear and quadratic equation, inequalities, functions and irrational numbers. Students are introduced to logarithms, matrices, sequences, series and probability.
Honors Algebra II:
Grade Level: 11
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Honors Algebra I and Honors Geometry or consent of instructor
Description: An expansion of concepts taught in Honors Algebra I will be covered along with matrices, logarithms, sequences, series, probability and foundations of trigonometry. Emphasis is given to application and critical thinking.
Trigonometry: (honors level)
Grade Level: 12
Course Credit: 0.5 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Honors Algebra II ("C" or above)
Description: A study of trigonometric functions and their inverses, circular functions, triangle trigonometry, polar coordinates, vectors and complex number equations, as well as quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions.
PSEO Calculus:
Grade Level: 12
Course Credit: 0.5 High School Credits, 4 College credits
Prerequisite(s): Trigonometry, 3.25 GPA
Description: An introduction to calculus beginning with limits. The basic concepts of differentiation and integration are covered along with application in each area. College credits are awarded through Concordia, St. Paul.
Applied Mathematics:
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s recommendation
Description: This course seeks to integrate the skills of the equations learned in algebra to the financial and business world. Personal finances and elementary business forms and methods are covered. Applications will also be made to economics. This course may be adapted to the student’s level of learning.
Advanced Mathematics:
Grade Level: 12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Algebra II
Description: Designed for college-bound students who have completed Algebra II, this course serves as a transition into college level math. Topics covered include basic trigonometry, logarithms, exponentials, statistics and probability.
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