Mathematics Department
PRE-ALGEBRA I GRADE 9 ELECTIVE 1 credit
Included in this course are: a review of the fundamental operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, decimals and percents; an introduction to the basic concepts of whole numbers, integers and real numbers; the language and symbols of sets and functions, and an investigation of the basic properties of Algebra involved in solving equations and inequalities. This course is recommended for those students who score below the 30th percentile on the math section of the Ursuline placement test.
ALGEBRA I GRADES 9 - 11 REQUIRED 1 credit
This course deals with an in-depth study of the real number system which includes whole numbers, natural numbers, integers and rational numbers. Other topics include solving first and second degree equations and first degree inequalities, graphing linear equations, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of polynomials; factoring polynomials and applying all of these topics to practical word problems. It is recommended that students score in the 30th percentile or better on the math section of the Ursuline placement test.
Students whose scores on the Mathematics section of the Ursuline Placement Test are at the 95th percentile or better will be invited into HONORS ALGEBRA I. Students entering this program must have a high skill level in computation and problem solving. Topics covered are: operations with real number systems, sets, solving equations and inequalities, word problems, functions, the coordinate plane and graphing, polynomials and factoring, simultaneous equations, square roots and radicals.
PREREQUISITE: 95TH PERCENTILE OR BETTER ON THE MATHEMATICS SECTION OF THE URSULINE PLACEMENT TEST
GEOMETRY GRADES 10 - 12 REQUIRED 1 credit
This course is designed to teach students the language of geometry: angle relationships, geometric proofs for both congruence and similarity, right triangle relationships, properties of various quadrilaterals and circle theory, parallels, measurement, area and volume, Pythagorean Theorem
PREREQUISITE: PASSING GRADE IN ALGEBRA I
Students who maintain a B or better average in Honors Algebra I will be eligible to take HONORS GEOMETRY. In addition to the material on geometric language, angle relationships, geometric proofs for congruence and similarity, right triangle relationships, properties of various quadrilaterals and circle theory, the course will devote time to coordinate geometry and begin the study of trigonometry.
PREREQUISITE: "B" OR BETTER IN HONORS ALGEBRA I
COLLEGE PREPARATORY MATH GRADES 11 - 12 ELECTIVE 1 credit
This course is designed for juniors and seniors who are planning to go on to college and would like to have a comprehensive review and refinement of the mathematical skills necessary for college level math. The course will reinforce the algebraic concepts of solving equations, factoring, linear equations, and polynomials; deal with geometric relationships for solving real-world problems; introduce trigonometric and circular functions; apply mathematical principles to solving word problems; and utilize calculators and computer software in the application of mathematics to real world problems.
PREREQUISITE: PASSING GRADE IN ALGEBRA I AND GEOMETRY
ALGEBRA II GRADES 11 - 12 ELECTIVE 1 credit
Extending the principles of Algebra I, this course will examine operations with polynomials, remainders and factor theorems, word problems, quadratic functions, conic sections, simultaneous equations, Cramer's Rule, exponential equations, logarithms and sequences.
PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN BOTH ALGEBRA I AND GEOMETRY
Students who maintain a B or better average in Honors Geometry will be eligible to take HONORS ALGEBRA II/TRIG. This course is designed to provide the accelerated Math student with a more rigorous and widespread coverage of the material in Algebra II and to deal with some topics in Trigonometry. Topics include: solving single and multiple variable systems of equations, quadratic equations, some analytic geometry and selected trigonometry topics. This is essentially a pre-calculus course.
PREREQUISITE: "B" OR BETTER IN HONORS GEOMETRY
STATISTICS GRADES 11- 12 ELECTIVE 1 credit
This course is appropriate for those students planning on careers outside of the Engineering/Science areas. Students interested in business, nursing, psychology, social studies and education will find this course interesting and useful. It will cover an introduction to basic probability, statistical methods and formulas, and the interpretation of statistical data.
PREREQUISITE: PASSING GRADE IN ALGEBRA I AND GEOMETRY
PRE-CALCULUS GRADE 12 ELECTIVE 1 credit
This course is intended for those who are planning to pursue the study of Mathematics, Science or Engineering in college. During the first semester the emphasis is placed on Trigonometry and vectors. Among the topics studied in the second semester are complex numbers and analytic geometry.
PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN ALGEBRA II
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS GRADE 12 ELECTIVE 1 credit
This course will introduce students to the techniques of calculus, trigonometry and analytic geometry. Topics include: trigonometry, trig identities and graphs, analytic geometry in the plane, the derivative and its uses, the integral and its applications. This course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Calculus Test.
PREREQUISITE: "B" OR BETTER IN HONORS ALGEBRA II/TRIG |
