The high school Math Department currently offers eleven math courses from Algebra 2 to A.P. BC Calculus, including Statistics and AP Statistics.
The sequence is as follows: Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus and Calculus and/or Statistics. Most of the students take math every year, although three years are required for graduation. In general, the majority of 9th graders take Geometry, 10th graders take Algebra II, 11th graders take Precalculus, and 12th graders take Calculus and/or Statistics.
SIS students and parents understand how important math is and they emphasize doing well in it. Students score very high on SAT and A.P. Math, and do well in their college math courses later.
| Geometry | Algebra II | Pre-Calculus |
| Calculus | A.P. AB Calculus | A.P. BC Calculus |
| Statistics | A.P. Statistics |
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Credit: 1Geometry is a rigorous course focusing on the concepts of point, line and plane, formal geometric proofs, congruence and similarity, polygons and circles, area, surface area and volume, and coordinate geometry.
Textbook:
Geometry/McDougal/Littell/2008
Prerequisites: Algebra I or equivalent skills and teacher recommendation
Requirements: Graphing Calculator
Credit: 1This course provides a comprehensive study in advanced algebraic skills and concepts. The course encompasses equations, inequalities, graphing, polynomials, functions, rational expression, linear systems, radicals, complex numbers, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, and matrices.
Textbook:
Algebra II/McDougal/Littell/2008
Requirement: Graphic Calculator
Credit: 1Pre-Calculus is an elective course that encompasses mathematical concepts and techniques in preparation for calculus. The course focuses on the development of basic mathematical skills encountered in calculus and is designed to serve as an intermediate course between Algebra II and Calculus. The TI-83 graphing calculator is an essential tool in all topics; all students are expected to have one. Topics include linear and quadratic functions, rational and polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and identities vectors, matrices, counting methods, sequences and series, and conic sections.
Textbook:
Pre-Calculus /Pearson 2007
Requirement: Graphing Calculator
Credit: 1Calculus is a year – long course providing a broad survey of the three main areas of calculus and the fundamental analysis techniques of differentiation and integration. The first semester introduces the concepts of derivation, functions, and the analysis of graphs. Applied problems cover motion and minimum/maximum types. The second semester similar treats integration and infinite series and looking into fundamental aspects of functions that govern the use of calculus. Fundamental and advanced integration techniques are employed in determining length, area, volume, and surface area and problems dealing with moving bodies.
Textbook:
Calculus /Pearson 2007
Requirement: Graphing Calculator
Credit: 1This course is open to those who have proven their excellence in math. The AP-AB Calculus course consists of a full academic year of work in calculus. Topics that are covered include elementary functions, limits, differential calculus with applications and integral calculus with applications. The AP syllabus is equivalent to college level Calculus I. Additional topics are covered after the AP exam. Problems are approached using the “rule of four”; algebraically, verbally, graphically, and numerically. All students are required to take the AP/AB exam in May. This exam is not part of the course but a passing score (3-5) usually earns a semester course credit and placement in college
Textbook:
Calculus /Pearson 2007
Requirement: Graphing Calculator
Credit: 1This course covers one full year of college calculus and designed for students oriented toward mathematics, science or engineering. Topics include differential and integral calculus; parametric, polar and vector, functions; sequences, infinite and power series. It emphasizes not only techniques and applications but also focuses on theory and rigorous treatment of the material. The culmination of the course is the Advanced Placement (AP/BC) Examination late in spring semester. Students who pass this examination may be eligible to receive up to one full year of credit in college.
Textbook:
Calculus /Pearson 2007
Requirements: Graphing Calculator
Credit: 1Statistics is a year-long course designed for students who have an interest in math and who wish to obtain a background on the basic concepts of statistics. The course focuses on how to collect, organize and analyze sets of data and then make reasonable conclusions about the data. A considerable part of the course utilizes the Normal Distribution and Hypothesis testing. Elementary Probability Theory is also covered.
Textbook:
The Basic Practice of Statistics, 4th Edition/Bedford, Freman & Worth
Requirements: Graphing Calculator
Credit: 1A.P. Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes:
- Exploring Data: observing patterns and departures from patterns
- Planning a Study: deciding what and how to measure
- Anticipating Patterns: producing models using probability theory and simulation
- Statistical Inference: confirming models
Textbook:
Statistics in Action/Key Curriculum Press
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