PreMathematics

The Algebra 1 course focuses on transferring concrete mathematical knowledge to more abstract algebraic generalizations. In this course, you’ll learn to recognize patterns using tables, graphs, and equations. You’ll explore operations on algebraic expressions, and apply mathematical properties to algebraic equations. You’ll solve problems using equations, graphs, and tables to investigate linear, exponential, and quadratic relationships. You’ll apply what you learn to real-world concepts and tasks. Assessment of student learning occurs through multiple-choice exams and a comprehensive subjective exam.

The Algebra 2 course focuses on graphing, interpreting and transforming functions, including linear functions, absolute value functions, quadratic functions, and polynomial functions. You’ll solve quadratic equations, work with complex numbers, and factor polynomials. You’ll also focus on graphing, interpreting and transforming functions, including exponential functions, logarithmic functions, rational functions, and trigonometric functions. You’ll also evaluate sequences and series. Most importantly, you’ll apply this new understanding to everyday situations through new problem-solving techniques. Assessment of student learning occurs through multiple-choice exams and a comprehensive subjective exam.

The Geometry course focuses on the properties of lines and angles. You'll perform translations and apply theorems to shapes. You’ll forge connections between mathematical topics and gain many powerful tools to help you negotiate logic problems and proofs, all of which will improve problem-solving skills. You’ll also study properties of polygons, circles, and three-dimensional figures. You'll apply theorems and trigonometric ratios to shapes. In this course, you’ll discover how relevant geometry is to everyday life by exploring practical applications. Assessment of student learning occurs through multiple-choice exams and a comprehensive subjective exam.

In the Pre-Algebra course, you’ll explain proportional relationships and use number lines and coordinate planes to reason with integers. You’ll develop fluency writing, interpreting, and translating between various forms of linear equations and inequalities, and using them to solve problems. You’ll learn about the laws of exponents to the creation and solution of simple exponential equations. You’ll study angles, congruent and similar triangles, rectilinear figures, polygons, circles and arcs, and the Pythagorean Theorem. You’ll study the area and volume of two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures. Assessment of student learning occurs through multiple-choice exams.

Pre-Calculus weaves together the previous study of algebra, geometry, and mathematical functions into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. Throughout the course, Common Core standards are taught and reinforced as the student learns how to apply the concepts in real-life situations. Topics include fundamental concepts of Algebra, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, topics in trigonometry, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, conic sections and analytic geometry, sequences, induction, probability, and an introduction to Calculus.