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Elective Course
2 Terms, 2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
What's Next: Elements of Algebra II
Elements of Algebra I is a course for students who want to develop and refine job-related math skills. The emphasis is on the ability to understand and apply functional mathematics and geometry to solve problems in the world of work. When taken with Elements of Algebra II, it allows students to keep their options open for the college-prep/technology track.
Elective Course
2 Terms; 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Elements of Algebra I
What's Next: Algebra I, Consumer Math, or Geometry
Elements of Algebra II is a continuation of skills developed in Elements of Algebra I. It is intended for students who want to develop and refine job-related math skills. The emphasis is on the ability to understand and apply functional mathematics and geometry to solve problems in the world of work.
Elective Course
2 Terms, 2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
What's Next: Geometry
Although problem solving is a focus throughout the math program, Algebra I begins the focus on pure mind stimulation. Students at this level learn to organize information in ways that sharpen their thinking skills and force them to see things in new ways. Reading and interpreting the problem is especially important for students at this level.
Elective Course
2 Terms, 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Elements of Algebra II
What's Next: Algebra II or Consumer Math
Geometry continues to advance mind-training students experience in Algebra I. It is a mixture of reasoning, of intuition, and of examples of using various mathematical concepts to solve problems. Emphasis in the course include geometric concepts such as angles, lines, proofs, right triangle use, volumes, and areas.
Elective Course
2 Terms, 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Geometry
What's Next: Advanced Math or Probability and Statistics
Algebra II can best be described as what every high school graduate should know about mathematics that has not been learned in previous courses. It also reviews and enhances some mathematics that has been learned in other courses. It contains the mathematics that most colleges want or expect you to have studied. Topics include properties of numbers, graphs, expressions, equations, inequalities, matrices, logarithms, trigonometry, and conic sections. The concept of function will be used throughout the course.
Elective Course
2 Terms, 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra II
What's Next: Calculus
Advanced Math is preparation for the mathematics studies students will be expected to complete in their post high school educational program. Advanced Math requires higher-level thinking skills, and focuses on practical applications and logical problem solving Emphasis are on trigonometry, theory of equations, and other advanced topics.
Elective Course
2 Terms, 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Advanced Math
What's Next: AP Calculus or Calculus 165 (ISU)
Calculus is a challenging course for the serious math student possessing excellent algebra skills. The course covers limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, and basic applications of integrals. A graphing calculator is strongly recommended. This course prepares the student to compete with calculus students in college or allows the student to possibly pass out of 1st semester calculus in college.
Elective Course
2 Terms, 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Two semesters of math, no higher than Geometry without Department approval.
What's Next: Algebra or Algebra II
Consumer Math is a class for students who have successfully completed four credits of mathematics in high school, but who recognize the need for an additional math course to help them in everyday life. Consumer Math is intended to give students the background to make independent, thoughtful financial decisions. It is not a basic skills class. Instead, it is planned to prepare students to understand and apply mathematical skills and thinking to complex life situations.
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS - 130
Elective Course
2 Term, 2 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II
What's Next: AP Statistics
This class deals with probability, statistics, and data analysis. Probability topics include permutations, combinations, odds, and independent and dependent events, and the binomial distribution. Statistics topics include the use of graphs and plots to analyze data, using measures of central tendency, the normal distribution curve, sampling and surveys, and curves of best fits. Use of the graphing calculator and computers will help students do calculations quickly. In addition, several basic topics from discrete math, such as matrices, graphs, and number patterns will be included in the curriculum for this class.
Elective Course (On-line course)
4 Terms; 4 NHS Credits
Prerequisite: Calculus, and AP Calculus pre-test
What's Next: Calculus 165 (ISU)
Students learn to understand change geometrically and visually (by studying graphs of curves), analytically (by studying and working with mathematical formulas), numerically (by seeing patterns in sets of numbers), and verbally. The equivalent of an introductory college level calculus course, AP Calculus AB prepares students for the AP Exam.
Elective Course (On-line course)
4 Terms; 4 NHS Credits
Prerequisite: Probability and Statistics, and AP Statistics pre-test
What's Next: College Statistics
AP Statistics gives students hands-on experience collecting, analyzing, graphing, and interpreting real world data. They'll learn to effectively design and analyze research studies by reviewing and evaluating real research examples taken from daily life. The equivalent of an introductory college level course, AP Statistics prepares students for the AP Exam.