Mathematics
Mathematics
*Updated November 2023 for the 2024-2025 school year
Graduation Requirements:
Algebra I = 2 credits
Geometry = 2 credits
Algebra II = 2 credits
Higher level Math = 2 credits (for the Academic Honors Diploma)
A Math or Quantitative Reasoning course is required each year of high school
Algebra 1, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 9, 10, 11, 12
Algebra 1 is made up of six strands: Real Numbers and Expressions; Functions; Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Functions; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Quadratic and Exponential Equations and Functions; and Data Analysis and Statistics. Students will also engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
*If a student does not pass Algebra 1 during his or her freshman year, it is strongly suggested that the student make it up in summer school before sophomore year.
Algebra 1 Lab, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 9
Prerequisites - Teacher Recommendation (must be concurrently enrolled in Algebra 1)
Algebra 1 Lab is a mathematics support course for Algebra 1. Algebra 1 Lab is taken while students are concurrently enrolled in Algebra 1. This course provides students with additional time to build the foundations necessary for high school math courses, while concurrently having access to rigorous, grade-level appropriate courses. Whereas, Algebra 1 contains exclusively grade-level content, Algebra 1 Lab combines standards from high school courses with foundational standards from the middle grades.
Algebra 1 Advanced, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 9
Prerequisites - 8th Grade Math with Teacher Recommendation / Special Placement
Algebra 1 Advanced emphasizes an in-depth understanding of the six strands of Algebra 1: Real Numbers and Expressions; Functions; Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Functions; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Quadratic and Exponential Equations and Functions; and Data Analysis and Statistics. Students will also engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Students will be expected to maintain a workload that will prepare them for continuation in advanced mathematics and post-secondary schooling.
Algebra 2, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites - “C” or higher in Geometry or Teacher Recommendation
Algebra 2 is made up of seven strands: Complex Numbers and Expressions; Functions; Systems of Equations; Quadratic Equations and Functions; Exponential & Logarithmic Equations and Functions; Polynomial, Rational, and Other Equations and Functions; and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
Algebra 2 C&S, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites - Geometry C&S OR “C-” or lower in Geometry and Teacher Recommendation
Algebra 2 C&S emphasizes a basic understanding of the seven strands of Algebra 2: Complex Numbers and Expressions; Functions; Systems of Equations; Quadratic Equations and Functions; Exponential & Logarithmic Equations and Functions; Polynomial, Rational, and Other Equations and Functions; and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
Algebra 2 Advanced, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 10
Prerequisites - “B-” or higher in Geometry Advanced OR Teacher Recommendation OR “A-” or higher in Algebra 1 with Teacher Recommendation
Algebra 2 Honors emphasizes an in-depth understanding of the seven strands of Algebra 2: Complex Numbers and Expressions; Functions; Systems of Equations; Quadratic Equations and Functions; Exponential & Logarithmic Equations and Functions; Polynomial, Rational, and Other Equations and Functions; and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. This class is a continuation of the accelerated math program and thus will have less in-depth review of Algebra 1 built in. Students will be expected to maintain a workload that will prepare them for continuation in advanced mathematics and post-secondary schooling.
*If a student is transitioning to the honors program from Algebra 1 and wants to take Calculus as a senior, the student will have to take Geometry Advanced and Algebra 2 Advanced at the same time.
Geometry, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites - “C” or higher in Algebra 1 or Teacher Recommendation
Seven critical areas comprise the Geometry course: Logic and Proofs; Points, Lines, Angles, and Planes; Triangles; Quadrilaterals and other Polygons; Circles; Transformations; and Three-Dimensional Solids. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
Geometry C&S, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites - “C-” or lower in Algebra 1 and Teacher Recommendation
An emphasis is put on a basic understanding of the seven strands of Geometry: Logic and Proofs; Points, Lines, Angles, and Planes; Triangles; Quadrilaterals and other Polygons; Circles; Transformations; and Three-Dimensional Solids. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
Geometry Advanced, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 9, 10
Prerequisites for Grade 9: TWO of the following must be met: (1) “B-” or higher for both semesters of 8th Grade Algebra 1, (2) Teacher Recommendation, (3) an overall GPA of 2.667.
Prerequisites for Grade 10: “B-” or higher in Algebra 1 Advanced OR Algebra 1 Advanced with Teacher Recommendation OR “A-” or higher in Algebra 1 with Teacher Recommendation
An emphasis is put on an in-depth understanding of the seven strands of Geometry: Logic and Proofs; Points, Lines, Angles, and Planes; Triangles; Quadrilaterals and other Polygons; Circles; Transformations; and Three-Dimensional Solids. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Geometry Advanced is part of the Accelerated Mathematics program and is designed for the college-bound student interested in math and science.
*If a student is taking this class as a sophomore and wants to take Calculus as a senior, the student will have to take Geometry Advanced and Algebra 2 Advanced at the same time.
Precalculus/Trigonometry, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 11, 12
Prerequisites - “C” or better in Algebra 2 and Geometry OR Teacher Recommendation
Precalculus/Trigonometry is made up of twelve strands: Polar Coordinates and Complex Numbers; Functions; Quadratic, Polynomial, and Rational Equations and Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Functions; Parametric Equations; Conics, Unit Circle, Geometry, Periodic Functions, Identities, and Vectors. Precalculus is designed for students who expect math to be a major component of their future college and career experiences, and as such it is designed to provide students with strong foundations for calculus and other higher-level math courses. Trigonometry provides the foundation for common periodic functions that are encountered in many disciplines, including music, engineering, medicine, finance, and nearly all other STEM disciplines. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
ACP Dual Credit Precalculus/Trigonometry, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 11, 12
Prerequisites - “C” or better in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry and a minimum overall GPA of 2.7
ACP Dual Credit Precalculus/Trigonometry is offered through IU’s ACP Program as M125/126. (fees may apply) First semester topics include algebraic operations; polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs; conic sections; systems of equations; and inequalities. Second semester topics include trigonometric functions; identities; graphs of
trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Precalculus is designed for students who expect math to be a major component of their future college and career experiences, and as such it is designed to provide students with strong foundations for calculus and other higher-level math courses. Trigonometry provides the foundation for common periodic functions that are encountered in many disciplines, including music, engineering, medicine, finance, and nearly all other STEM disciplines
AP Precalculus/Trigonometry, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 11, 12
Prerequisites - “B-” or higher in both Geometry Advanced and Algebra 2 advanced OR teacher recommendation with a minimum gpa of 2.667
Precalculus/Trigonometry Honors emphasizes an in depth understanding of the twelve strands of Precalculus/Trigonometry: Polar Coordinates and Complex Numbers; Functions; Quadratic, Polynomial, and Rational Equations and Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Functions; Parametric Equations; Conics, Unit Circle, Geometry, Periodic Functions, Identities, and Vectors. Precalculus is designed for students who expect math to be a major component of their future college and career experiences, and as such it is designed to provide students with strong foundations for calculus and other higher-level math courses. Trigonometry provides the foundation for common periodic functions that are encountered in many disciplines, including music, engineering, medicine, finance, and nearly all other STEM disciplines. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Because this is a class that is also preparing the students for AP Calculus, the student will have expectations, requirements, and a workload equivalent to a college level class.
The AP Precalculus Exam is offered in the Spring. (fees may apply)
Dual Credit offered through PNW as MA153/154. (fees may apply)
Quantitative Reasoning, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 12
Prerequisites - Algebra 1, Algebra 2, & Geometry. This course is recommended for students who intend to continue their education at a 2 or 4-year college in a non-STEM field.
Quantitative Reasoning introduces students to the mathematics required for informed citizenship, decision making, reasoning from evidence, working with real world data, and effective communication. Students will solve problems using proportional reasoning, percentages, rates of change, linear and exponential models with applications from statistics and finance. Topical areas of study include-ratio, proportion, probability, visual displays of quantitative information, percent and percentiles, simple and compound interest, loans and investments, measurement systems, variable and equations, absolute and relative change, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distributions, weighted averages. Technology such as computers and graphing calculators should be used frequently. This higher-level mathematics course is designed to align with college-level quantitative reasoning courses. Together with the content standards, the Process Standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
Dual credit is available through Ivy Tech as MA123
Ideally this is for a student who is motivated but struggles in math.
Finite Math, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 12
Prerequisites - “C” or better in Precalculus/Trigonometry Honors OR Precalculus/Trigonometry with Teacher Recommendation
Finite Mathematics is an umbrella of mathematical topics. This class will cover sets, counting, basic probability, including random variables and expected value, linear systems, matrices, linear programming, and applications. Because this is a dual credit class, students will have expectations, requirements, and a workload equivalent to a college level class.
Dual Credit offered through IU’s ACP Program as M118 (fees may apply)
Calculators are not allowed on assessments per IU requirement
AP Statistics, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 11, 12
Prerequisites - Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
Recommended Prerequisite - Precalculus/Trigonometry (can also be taken concurrently with Precalculus/Trigonometry)
The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus based college course in statistics. The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. The course is based on the content established and copyrighted by the College Board.
Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course.
The AP Statistics Exam is offered in the Spring (fees may apply)
AP Calculus AB, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade Level - 12
Prerequisites - “B-” or higher in Precalculus/Trigonometry Honors OR Teacher Recommendation
AP Calculus AB is equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. The course covers the topics of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions. The course is based on the content established and copyrighted by the College Board.
Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course.
The AP Calculus AB Exam is offered in the Spring. (fees may apply)
Dual Credit offered through IU’s ACP Program as M215. (fees may apply)
Exam Prep, 1 semester, 1 credit
Grade Level - 10 (semester 2), 11 (semester 1)
Prerequisites - Special Placement Only
This course looks at mathematics topics in preparation for the SAT. Online test prep sites along with lecture, classwork, and practice tests will be used to help prepare students for their tests. Online programs may be used to differentiate instruction to individual student needs.
