Mathematics

MAC-A20-11 / MAC-A20-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of how things change and accumulate while providing a framework which scientists, engineers and economists use for modeling dynamic systems in order to make predictions and calculate summations within those systems.
 

The primary units of study include limits and their properties, differentiation, integration, The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, differential equations, and slope fields.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through quizzes, labs, tests and voluntary participation in the AP statistics in May.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Calculus of a Single Variable
Ron Larson - Robert P. Hostetler - Bruce H. Edwards - Houghton Mifflin Co. – 2006 – Print
ISBN: 9780618503049

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a graphing calculator is an integral part of this course. Students benefit from having a calculator equivalent to a TI-83+ or TI-84. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center). 

MAC-A30-11 / MAC-A30-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the continued study of calculus concepts including those found on the AP
Calculus BC exam and an introduction to multivariable calculus.
 

The primary units of study include advanced applications and techniques of integration, convergence and divergence of infinite sequences and series, extending properties of calculus such as differentiation and integration to a broader variety of functions and relations including conic sections, parametric equations, vector-valued functions, the polar coordinate system, and functions with multiple variables.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through quizzes, tests and voluntary participation in the AP Calculus BC test in May.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Calculus of a Single Variable
Ron Larson - Robert P. Hostetler - Bruce H. Edwards - Houghton Mifflin Co. – 2006 – Print
ISBN: 9780618503049

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a graphing calculator is an integral part of this course. Students benefit from having a calculator equivalent to a TI-83+ or TI-84. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).

MAZ-A00-11 / MAZ-A00-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development. It also includes the study of data structures and abstraction. This course will be taught using the JAVA language.
 

The primary units of study include computer systems, variables, expressions, input/output, conditionals, loops, object-oriented programming, arrays, parameters, simple recursion, searching, sorting, and strings.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through written programs, handwritten assignments, tests and projects.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended as course for future computer science majors and people who will major in other disciplines that require significant involvement with computing.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Java Methods, Third AP Edition.
Litvin and Litvin. - Skylight Publishing – 2015 – Print
ISBN: 978-0-9824775-6-4 

Additional Registration Information:

AP Computer Science A is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college programming course. It is highly recommended that students be concurrently enrolled in or have completed Algebra 2.

MAC-H00-11 / MAC-H00-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of functions, series, limits and other concepts as an introduction to calculus.
 

The primary units of study include trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, quadratic, rational and linear functions, series, sequences, limits, vectors and an introduction to differential and integral calculus.
 

Students will demonstrate learning through unit assessments and other summative assessments.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for accelerated students (in grades 9-11) who are interested in continuing their study of mathematics, those who may be interested in taking calculus, and as preparation for college level mathematics courses. In this honors course, topics are covered at an accelerated pace and in greater depth than Pre-calculus.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Precalculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic - AP Edition
Franklin Demana, Bert Waits, Gregory Foley, Daniel Kennedy, Rachael Hrisak Gorsuch, Steve Phelps
Pearson 2024
ISBN: 9780138049324

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a graphing calculator is an integral part of this course. The recommended calculator is a TI-83+ or TI-84. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).

MAS-A00-11 / MAS-A00-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.
 

The primary units of study include exploring data by observing patterns and departures
from patterns, planning a study by deciding what and how to measure, anticipating
patterns by producing models using probability and simulations, and using statistical inference by confirming models.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through quizzes, labs, tests and the AP Statistics test in May.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

The Practices of Statistics, 6th Edition
Daren S. Starnes - Josh Tabor
Bedford Freeman & Worth - 2020 - Print
ISBN: 978-1-31926929-6

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a graphing calculator is an integral part of this course. Students benefit from having a calculator equivalent to a TI-83+ or TI-84. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).
 

Calculators are allowed on the entire AP exam. 

MAA-220-11 / MAA-220-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of families of functions including linear and nonlinear functions, and data analysis.
 

The primary units of study include linear functions, inequalities, systems, quadratic
functions, cubic functions, rational functions, radical functions, logarithmic functions,
trigonometric functions, polynomial functions, sequences, series, measures of central
tendency and dispersion, probability, and statistics.
 

Students will demonstrate learning through unit assessments and other summative assessments.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Algebra 2
Ron Larson - McDougal Littell – 2007 – Print
ISBN: 9780618595419

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a graphing calculator is an integral part of this course. The recommended calculator is a TI-83+ or TI-84. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).

MAA-300-11 / MAA-300-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is designed for students who have completed Algebra 2 but require another year of mathematics to prepare for pre-calculus or college level math courses. This class will contain an overview of the fundamental concepts in algebra and trigonometry as well as some statistics.
 

The primary units of study include: analyzing linear, quadratic, polynomial, logarithmic,
rational, piecewise, absolute value, exponential, radical and trigonometric functions; transformations and inverses of functions; solving systems of equations; apply counting principles to calculate probabilities and interpret outcomes; analyze arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
 

Students will demonstrate learning through unit assessments and other summative assessments.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students who are interested in continuing beyond Algebra 2 to prepare them for college. This course will help students when taking math placement tests for post-secondary and may eliminate the need for remedial courses in college.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Algebra and Trigonometry for College Readiness
Lial and Hornsby - Pearson Education 2011 - Addison Wesley Print and online
ISBN: 9780131369030

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a calculator is an integral part of this course. A scientific calculator is required for this course. The recommended calculator is a TI-30XII or higher. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).

MAC-112-11 / MAC-112-12 ► In-Person (South)

Course Description:

This course is the study of functions, series, limits and other concepts as an introduction to calculus.
 

The primary units of study include trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic,
quadratic, rational and linear functions, series, sequences, limits, vectors and an introduction to differential and integral calculus.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through formative and summative exams, including unit tests and semester final exams. 

Students have the opportunity to earn 5 college credits upon successful completion of the year-long course.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students who are interested in continuing their study of mathematics, those who may be interested in taking calculus, and as preparation for college level mathematics courses. Students who earn a B- or better in Algebra 2 are generally successful.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Pre-calculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach
Ron Larson - Robert P. Hostetler - Bruce H. Edwards - David C. Falvo - Houghton Mifflin – 2005 – Print
ISBN: 9780618394784

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a graphing calculator is an integral part of this course. The recommended calculator is a TI-83+ or TI-84. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).

MAZ-120-00 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of programming languages used to program PC’s.
 

The primary units of study include understanding the computer system, history of
programming languages, numeric and string variables, if-else statements, while loops, and arrays.
 

The students will demonstrate learning through written programs, homework assignments, tests and projects. 

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students who have an interest in understanding how computer programs work and the desire to write simple programs.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

The specific computer language used may vary.

MAZ-220-00 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of advanced topics of computer programming.
 

The primary units of study include editing, compiling, and executing classes and methods; graphics and Graphical User Interface’s working with numeric and string variables, if-else statements, while loops, and arrays. The students will demonstrate learning through written programs, homework assignments, tests and projects.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students who have an interest in understanding how computer programs work and the desire to create programs.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

None

Additional Registration Information:

The specific computer language used may vary.

MAG-100-11 / MAG-100-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of the analysis of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry as they
relate to both abstract mathematical concepts as well as real-world problem situations.

The primary units of study include congruence and similarity, properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, length, perimeter, area, circumference, surface area, and volume.

Students will demonstrate learning through unit assessments and other summative assessments.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Geometry
Ron Larson - McDougal Littell – 2007 – Print
ISBN: 9780618595402

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a calculator is an integral part of this course. A scientific calculator is required for this course. The recommended calculator is a TI-30XII or higher. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).

MAA-H20-11 / MAA-H20-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of families of functions including linear and nonlinear functions, and data analysis.
 

The primary units of study include linear functions, inequalities, systems, quadratic
functions, cubic functions, rational functions, radical functions, logarithmic functions,
trigonometric functions, polynomial functions, sequences, series, measures of central
tendency and dispersion, probability and statistics.
 

Students will demonstrate learning through unit assessments and other summative assessments.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Algebra 2
Ron Larson - McDougal Littell – 2007 – Print
ISBN: 9780618595419

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a graphing calculator is an integral part of this course. The recommended calculator is a TI-83+ or TI-84. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).

MAG-H00-11 / MAG-H00-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of the analysis of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry as they
relate to both abstract mathematical concepts as well as real-world problem situations.
 

The primary units of study include congruence and similarity, properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, length, perimeter, area, circumference, surface area, and volume.
 

Students will demonstrate learning through unit assessments and other summative assessments.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Geometry
Ron Larson - McDougal Littell – 2007 – Print
ISBN: 9780618595402

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a calculator is an integral part of this course. A scientific calculator is required for this course. The recommended calculator is a TI-30XII or higher. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).

MAA-100-11 / MAA-100-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of linear and nonlinear functions, probability, and statistics.

The primary units of study include solving and graphing linear equations and systems
of linear equations, quadratics, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and
factoring, radicals, and rational functions.

Students will demonstrate learning through unit assessments and other summative assessments.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

McDougal Littell Algebra 1
Ron Larson - McDougal Littell – 2007 – Print
ISBN: 9780618594023

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a calculator is an integral part of this course. A scientific calculator is required for this course. The recommended calculator is a TI-30XII or higher. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).

MAC-100-11 / MAC-100-12 ► In-Person

Course Description:

This course is the study of functions, series, limits and other concepts as an introduction to calculus.
 

The primary units of study include trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic,
quadratic, rational and linear functions, series, sequences, limits, vectors and an introduction to differential and integral calculus.
 

Students will demonstrate learning through unit assessments and other summative assessments.

Course Recommendation: 

This course is recommended for students who are interested in continuing their study of mathematics, those who may be interested in taking calculus, and as preparation for college level mathematics courses.

Board Approved Primary Resource:

Pre-calculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach
Ron Larson - Robert P. Hostetler - Bruce H. Edwards - David C. Falvo - Houghton Mifflin – 2005 – Print
ISBN: 9780618394784

Additional Registration Information:

Operating a graphing calculator is an integral part of this course. The recommended calculator is a TI-83+ or TI-84. A limited number of calculators will be available for students to check out for the entire year (calculators at South can be checked out through the Math department; calculators at North can be checked out in the Media Center).