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Summer Academic-Mathematics :::

MATHEMATICS

Anticipated course offerings in:

Algebra IB -  This curriculum will continue the program begun in Algebra IA. The emphasis is on communicating mathematically through writing, reading, and discussion. Critical thinking and reasoning are emphasized. Topics studied, with the use of technology, include exponential functions, rational functions, systems of  equations, equivalent equations, properties of equations, solving equations and inequalities, ratio and proportion, radicals, and factoring polynomials.  This course is not available to incoming Freshmen.   

Algebra I -  In this beginning course in algebra, the language of algebra is studied intensively. Students begin their study of the real number system and its properties. The course is designed to convey an understanding of the meaning and use of variables, formulas, equations, and inequalities, exponents, functions, and graphs. The fundamental processes with algebraic expressions are taught, including simple cases of factoring and work with algebraic fractions. The significance of problems and of problem solving is emphasized throughout the course.  This course is not available to incoming Freshmen. 

Algebra II -  The contents of this course include reviewing and extending the main topics of Algebra I. It contains an emphasis on a visual (graphing calculator) approach to learning the concept. It also includes the presentation of the following topics: exponents, logarithms, complex numbers, conic sections, quadratic functions, and systems of equations. The method of presentation is designed to meet the needs of students who desire a strong four year mathematical foundation for future study of mathematics and science or preparation for post-high school entrance requirements.   This course is offered for make-up credit only.   

Geometry -  Two primary purposes of Geometry (Prep) are 1. to develop an understanding of inductive and deductive proof and the ability to apply it; and 2. to acquire geometric principles and facts and apply them to the solution of problems. These geometric principles are applied to figures in a plane and, to some extent, in space. The main topics of the course or triangle, quadrilaterals, circles, similar figures, parallelism, perpendicularity, right triangle trigonometry, areas, and volumes. This course offers the student an opportunity to review and apply through practice his/her knowledge of algebra

Geometry (Accel) presents a more in depth treatment of those topics listed for Geometry (Prep) and more deductive proof and solid geometry. In addition, the relationships between lines and planes both in two and three dimensions and coordinate geometry are studied.  

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