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Algebra I

This course will provide a structure to apply key concepts of the PDE Algebra 1 Eligible content. Topics include operations with real numbers, polynomials, systems of linear equation and inequalities, functions, coordinate geometry, data analysis and probability. This course is a foundational course and serves as the main Prerequisite for every other high school class.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Algebra 1

Keystone Algebra

This course is designed to reinforce algebraic concepts necessary to apply in future courses and to successfully complete the Keystone Algebra State Exam. This course will provide a structure to review and apply key concepts of eligible content on the state exam. Students will be identified based on previous Algebra scores and data obtained through testing as well as teacher recommendations.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Keystone Algebra

Algebra II

This is the second course in our two year Algebra sequence and is a continuation of the Algebra 1 curriculum. Topics include analyzing the characteristics of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic function families. Other topics from the PDE Keystone Algebra II Eligible Content include an introduction to complex numbers, basic sequences, and modeling data with regression equations.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Algebra 2

Honors Algebra II

This second course in our two year Algebra sequence and is a continuation of the Algebra 1 curriculum. Topics include analyzing the characteristics of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic function families. Other topics from the PDE Keystone Algebra II Eligible Content include an introduction to complex numbers, basic sequences, and modeling data with regression equations. The honors course will be more in depth with more rigor and application of content.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Honors Algebra 2

Geometry

Geometry is a mathematics course designed to give students an in-depth study of measurements, properties, and the relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids. Special emphasis will be placed on application and the nature of proof and students will experience writing proofs in two-column form. The learning of theorems, postulates, definitions, and vocabulary is essential.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Geometry

Honors Geometry

This class takes the classical approach to Euclidean or planar geometry. Reasoning and logic skills will be honed through problem solving, concept application, and proving the properties of parallel lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. Other topics from the PDE Keystone Geometry Eligible Content include transformation, right triangle trigonometry, area, solids, and geometrical probability.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Honors Geometry

Trigonometry

By building upon the concepts presented in algebra and geometry, this course helps prepare the student for more advanced mathematics and science courses. This course will cover exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, triangle trigonometry, trigonometric graphs and identities, coordinates, inverse functions and equations, and analytic geometry. For the student who does not plan to take advanced courses, trigonometry should prove helpful when taking the basic college mathematics course needed to meet college graduation requirements.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Trigonometry

Honors Trigonometry

This course is for students who are planning to take either Honors Calculus or AP Calculus in their senior Year. This course will build upon the concepts presented in algebra and geometry, and help prepare students for advanced mathematics and science skills. This course will cover the following concepts: polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry functions, parametric equations, polar equations, and an introduction to calculus. The pace of the material presented in this course is geared to preparing students for an Advanced Placement Program.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Honors Trigonometry

General Math

General Math introduces fundamental math concepts. The topics include whole numbers, operations on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, rates, and proportions. The focus is on learning the computational procedures and then applying the skills to solve real world problems. These topics set the stage for the study of percent’s, measurement conversions, finding dimensions in geometry, computing statistics, and solving algebraic equations. Students will be learning the fundamental skills they will utilize in Consumer Math to help them be prepared for their careers post-graduation.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – General Math

Consumer Math

In Consumer math, students will study and review arithmetic skills they can apply in their personal lives and in their future careers. Throughout this course we will focus on occupational topics; which includes details on jobs, wages, deductions, taxes, insurance, recreation and spending, and transportation. Students learn about personal finances, checking and savings accounts, loans and buying on credit, automobile expenses, and housing expenses. This course will reflect the NCTM standards to comply with math standards that are needed to be met.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Consumer Math

Probability & Statistics

This course is designed to teach the field of statistics for the college bound student. The content of the course will be taught in four units: Descriptive Statistics, Probability, Inferential Statistics Concepts, and Inferential Statistical Methodology. Topics to be covered are Introduction to Statistics, Displaying Data, Frequency Distributions, Measures of Central Tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Describing Individual Performances, Elementary Probability, Probability Distributions, Applied Sampling, Estimation, Hypothesis, Testing, Correlations, Regression Analysis, t-Test, Analysis of Variance, and Chi Square. There is also an ACCSTAT Computer Program that will be utilized for the course.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – MATH – Probability and Statistics

AP Calculus AB

Calculus is a mathematics course which studies change and motion. The course covers differential and integral calculus. The course content follows the Advanced Placement Course Description and students are expected to take the Advanced Placement test near the end of the year. Calculus provides methods to find rate of change, slope of a curve, velocity of an object and much more. It uses algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. Calculus opens doors to the study of many other areas. This is an excellent course for exceptional math students.

Course Syllabus – HS Unit Guide – MATH – AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Calculus BC is designed to be the equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses. Students cultivate their understanding of differential and integral calculus through engaging with real-world problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally and using definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions as they explore concepts like change, limits, and the analysis of functions.  AP Calculus BC applies the content and skills learned in AP Calculus AB to parametrically defined curves, polar curves, and vector-valued functions; develops additional integration techniques and applications; and introduces the topics of sequences and series.

Course Syllabus – HS Unit Guide – MATH – AP Calculus BC