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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
2009 - 2010
ALGEBRA I FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9
Algebra I is the study of expressions involving letters that represent numbers. The student uses past knowledge of arithmetic to solve more difficult problems. The following topics are included: negative numbers, irrational numbers, equations, polynomials, polynomial operations and inequalities. Problem solving techniques are applied throughout the year. The course will incorporate and review the topics needed on the district and/or state mandated tests.
ALGEBRA I HONORS FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: B+ in Math 7 (Department Recommendation)
Grades: 8
Honors is the study of expressions involving letters that represent numbers. The student uses past knowledge of arithmetic to solve more difficult problems. The following topics are included: negative numbers, irrational numbers, equations, polynomials, polynomial operations and inequalities. Problem solving techniques are applied throughout the year. The course will incorporate and review the topics needed on the district and/or state mandated tests. Algebra I-Honors will expand the standard course to include more complex problems on a variety of topics.
GEOMETRY I FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Grades: 10-12
Geometry is a mathematical system with three objectives. Geometry provides practice with logical deduction, uniquely connects mathematics with the real physical world, and enables ideas from other areas of mathematics to be pictured. The course will include traditional geometry, coordinate geometry and transformational geometry. The course will incorporate and review the topics needed on the district and/or state mandated test.
GEOMETRY I HONORS FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: B+ in Algebra I Honors
Grades: 9
Geometry is a mathematical system with three objectives. Geometry provides practice with logical deduction, uniquely connects mathematics with the real physical world, and enables ideas from other areas of mathematics to be pictured. The course will include traditional geometry, coordinate geometry and transformational geometry. Honors Geometry will expand the standard geometry course with a wider variety of figures and more applications. More rigors will be applied in proofs. The study of three-dimensional geometry, areas and volume will be expanded and more difficult problems of transformation and coordinates will be undertaken. The course will incorporate and review the topics needed on the district and/or state mandated test.
ALGEBRA II FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Grades: 10-11
This course extends the material learned in Algebra I to include exponents, the function concept, logarithms and exponential functions. Other areas of concern include quadratic, inequalities, complex numbers, sequences, series and matrix operations. Problem solving techniques are applied throughout the course. The course will also incorporate and review the topics needed on the district and/or state tests.
ALGEBRA II HONORS FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: Geometry Honors, B in Algebra I Honors
Grades: 10
This course extends the material learned in Algebra I to include exponents, the function concept, logarithms and exponential functions. Other areas of concern include quadratic, inequalities, complex numbers, sequences, series and matrix operations. Problem solving techniques are applied throughout the course. The Honors course will expand the standard course to include more complex problems on a variety of topics. The course will also incorporate and review the topics needed on the district and/or state tests.
ELEMENTS OF ALGEBRA II FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grades: 11-12
This course extends the material learned in Algebra I to include real number systems and properties, linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices, polynomial and radical expressions, quadratic functions and basic trigonometry. Technology will provide a wide range of materials to meet a variety of learning styles, interests and abilities. The students will be exposed to up-to-date, accurate information that will be easy to understand and applicable to them. The addition of new materials into the course will complement class instruction.
HONORS TRIG/PRE-CALCULUS FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: B in Algebra II/B in Geometry
Grades: 11-12 (H)
The Trigonometry section of this course stresses the mathematical skills necessary to solve triangles both in isolation and in real life situations. The Senior Mathematics section integrates and further develops the mathematical concepts and skills of Algebra II. Included in the course are composite functions, logarithmic equations, matrix algebra, derivatives, sequences, series and probability.
ELEMENTS OF COLLEGE ALGEBRA FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: C+ minimum in Algebra II
Grades: 12 (H)
This course is a senior elective for students preparing to enter college in the fall and want to maintain and enhance their mathematical skill. The course will include a wide variety of topics such as advanced algebra, theory of equations, elementary functions, basic probability and statistics. Students can elect to receive Middle College credit.
HONORS CALCULUS FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: B in Trig/Sr. Math
Grades: 12 (H)
The primary goal of this course is to introduce the student to Calculus and present him/her with the basic concepts used in engineering, economics, life sciences, mathematics and the physical sciences. A secondary aim is to incorporate previously learned mathematics and to include new concepts of Analytical Geometry. Application problems are included throughout the year. Students can elect to receive Middle College credit.
AP STATISTICS FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: B+ in Algebra II
Grades: 12 (elective)
The purpose of Advanced Placement Statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes. First, they will learn to explore data by observing patterns and departures from patterns. Second, they will be able to plan a study by deciding what and how to measure. Third, they will be able to anticipate patterns by producing models using probability and simulation. Fourth, they will be able to use statistical inference by confirming models. Students can elect to receive Middle College credit.
HSPA FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite:
Grades: 12
HSPA Mathematics is designed for students who did not score a proficient grade on the mathematics section of the New Jersey state mandated test necessary for graduation. Students will work on their individual areas of weaknesses in preparation for a re-test and/or the SRA process. This course does not fulfill the Math requirement for graduation. It is a pass/fail course.
BSI MATH FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite:
Grades: 9-11
Basic skills mathematics is for students who were identified by the district and/or state mandated tests as below proficient in mathematics. Throughout the year students will work on the New Jersey Core Standards. Problem solving techniques will be stressed all year. This course does not fulfill the Math requirement for graduation and may be counted as an elective.
SEVENTH GRADE MATHEMATICS FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: None
Mathematics for the seventh grade is intended to reinforce and promote mastery of the skills previously taught, introduce new concepts and prepare students to transfer this knowledge to real life situations. Students are expected to have working knowledge of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio proportions, basic geometry and statistics. The course will include an introduction to Basic Algebra. Problem solving strategies will be stressed throughout the course. The course will incorporate and review the topics needed on the district and/or state mandated test.
SEVENTH GRADE MATHEMATICS (H) FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: Advanced Proficient on NJASK 6, A in 6th grade math, teacher recommendation
Mathematics for the seventh grade is intended to reinforce and promote mastery of the skills previously taught, introduce new concepts and prepare students to transfer this knowledge to real life situations. Students are expected to have working knowledge of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio proportions, basic geometry and statistics. The course will include an introduction to Basic Algebra. Problem solving strategies will be stressed throughout the course. The course will incorporate and review the topics needed on the district and/or state mandated test.
EIGHTH GRADE MATHEMATICS FULL YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: Math 7 (passing grade)
Mathematics for the eighth grade, review all basic number facts, computational skills, basic geometry, statistics, probability and graphing data. The course stresses mastery of all operations with signed numbers, solving multi-step equations and inequalities, and the application of a variety of problem solving techniques to new situations. NJASK style questions and concepts are incorporate and reviewed throughout the year.
CONSUMER MATH ½ YEAR 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 12
The purpose of this class is to familiarize students with the mathematics needed in everyday life. Students will work on a variety of topics including but not limited to check book, credit card buying, budgets, buying a car, interest loans, taxes, discount, salaries and stocks.
SAT MATH ½ YEAR 2 ½ CREDITS
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry
Grades: 11-12
To familiarize students with the format of the new SAT. Review strategies to enhance student performance on the test. Students will practice basic Algebra and Geometry problems as they apply to the SAT test. The course will also incorporate a general review of topics to include basic probability, data analysis, radical equations, negative exponents, functional notation, linear and quadratic functions, matrices, geometric notation, triangles and circles. Students will practice SAT type problems to provide practice for each topic. Students will also take a practice timed test by section.
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