All students will be pre-assessed using two measures for placement. The
AGS Math level indicator assessment will be used to place students in the
appropriate course. The PLATO pre-assessment will be used for placement in
the PLATO program as a required elective
Inclusion -2001
Prerequisite: 8th grade math
Algebra 1A is intended for students who have taken a pre-Algebra
style course at their home school, but have scored at less
than the 65th percentile on the AGS math-level indicator
assessment. This course covers topics including numbers
and operations, formulas, equation solving, equation graphing,
functions and probability. It is the first of two
courses that when put together are the equivalent of Algebra
1.
Inclusion- 2051
Prerequisite: Algebra 1A, Geometry course
Algebra 1B is intended for students who have successfully
completed Algebra 1A and have already taken a geometry
course. This
course covers topics including statistics, systems of equations,
inequalities and polynomials plus review of topics from Algebra
1A. It is the second of two courses that when put
together are the equivalent of Algebra 1.
Prerequisite: A score at the 65th percentile
or higher on the AGS math level indicator assessment or by
recommendation.
Algebra 1 is intended for students who have successfully
completed a pre-Algebra style course. The skills taught
in this course include topics on linear equations, inequalities,
polynomials, functions, probability and statistics.
Prerequisite: Algebra
1A
Basic Geometry is a course intended for students who have
scored below a 75% in Algebra 1A. The course covers
concrete geometry topics from the eligible content for PSSA.
Prerequisite: Algebra
1 or Algebra 1A
Geometry is intended for students in who have passed Algebra
1 or have passed Algebra 1A with at least a 75%. This
course covers the theorems of Euclidean Geometry.
Prerequisite: Algebra
1 or Algebra 1A Teacher recommendation is suggested.
Geometry Plus is a geometry course that is taught to a group
of students who have very strong math skills. Students
in this course should have passed Algebra 1 with at least
an 80% or Algebra 1A with at least a 90%. This course
also covers the theorems of Euclidean Geometry, but will
be more in-depth than Geometry.
Prerequisite: The
prerequisite for Intermediate Algebra for ninth graders is
Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B. The
prerequisites for tenth, eleventh or twelfth graders also
include a geometry course.
Intermediate Algebra is suggested for those students whose
average in Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B is less than 80%. It
offers a review of topics from Algebra 1 as well as an introduction
to topics in Algebra 2. It is designed for students
who need reinforcement of topics from Algebra 1.
Prerequisite: The
prerequisite for Algebra 2 for ninth graders is Algebra 1,
Algebra 1B or Intermediate Algebra. The
prerequisites for tenth, eleventh and twelfth graders also
include a geometry course.
Algebra 2 is intended for students who have completed Algebra
1 or Algebra 1B with an average of at least an 80% or who
have completed Intermediate Algebra. It is a continuation
of the skills taught in Algebra I. Topics include quadratic
expressions, radicals and complex numbers.
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: The prerequisites are Algebra I, Geometry,
and Algebra II with a passing grade of 75%.
Advanced Algebra and Functions 1 is intended
for students who have passed Algebra II with an average of
at least 75%. Students
will study graphing and applications of conic sections, find
roots and zeros of polynomial functions and rational polynomial
expressions, and will be able to calculate with and graph
exponential and logarithmic functions. Upon completion of
these concepts, students will focus on concepts of statistics
and probability including box-and-whisker plots, the normal
distribution and standard deviation, counting principles
and permutations. Students will be encouraged to use graphing
calculators similar to the TI-83+ as a learning aid for some
of the topics.
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: The prerequisites are Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, and Advanced Algebra and Functions 1 with a passing
grade of 70%.
Advanced Algebra and Functions 2 is intended
for students who have passed Advanced Algebra and Functions 1 and have not been exposed
to some advanced mathematics topics. Students will review and further
explore the use of exponential and logarithmic functions, and solve and
apply arithmetic and geometric series and sequences.
Students will be presented with concepts of vectors and complex
numbers. Matrix operations and solving systems of equations
with augmented matrices will be presented. Students will
be encouraged to use graphing calculators similar to the
TI-83+ as a learning aid for some of the topics.
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra and Functions1 with
a passing grade of 70%
Trigonometry is designed for students who have passed Advanced
Algebra and Functions1 with at least a 70%.
Students
will study the Cartesian coordinate system, measuring angles
and arcs in degrees and radians, right triangle trigonometry,
graphing the trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities
including sum and difference, double angle, and half-angle
identities, conversion techniques, trigonometric inverses,
trigonometric equations, oblique triangles including the
Law of Sines and Law of Cosines, and the polar coordinate
system. Students will be permitted to use graphing calculators
but will also be able to perform manual calculations. Upon
successful completion of this course, students should have
the necessary prerequisites to succeed in an introductory
college calculus course.
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: Trigonometry
High School Calculus is intended for students who
have passed Trigonometry with
at least a 75%. The topics include a review of analytic
geometry, limits, defining the derivative, basic differentiation
rules and integration concepts.
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II
The intended audience for Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry includes
students who have passed Algebra 2 with less than
75%. Students will study content of Advanced Algebra
and Functions with an overview of conic sections,
polynomial functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions
for the first half-year. The second half-year will
cover trigonometric concepts including: the Cartesian coordinate
system, measuring angles in degrees and radians, right triangle
trigonometry, graphing the trigonometric functions and using
trigonometric identities and trigonometric inverse functions.
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: None
This is a senior only course. Financial
Mathematics is offered for those seniors who would like to
take a math course but are not planning post-secondary study. The
course will deal with the math involved in earning and spending
money. Some topics include personal banking, budgeting,
financing a car, paying taxes, and making investments.
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
This is a senior only course. This
course will only be held if at least 15 students enroll. Statistics
is meant for students who would like an alternative to a
strict algebraic course. This course will introduce
students to the major concepts and tools for collecting,
analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Concepts
will be tied to career and technical areas when appropriate.
