MATH

1200400	INTENSIVE MATHEMATICS	Grades 9 - 12	1/2 - 1 credit

The focus of the course is to provide instruction and practice in mathematics skills and concepts. The content will include, but not be limited to, test-taking skills and strategies for mathematics. The mathematics content will be identified by a diagnosis of student's needs for instruction. This course is designed to help students requiring remediation to pass required state mandated end-of-course exams (EOCs). Course will meet requirements for elective credit.

1200310	ALGEBRA I	Grades 9 - 12	1 credit

The purpose of this course is to provide the foundation for more advanced mathematics courses and to develop the skills necessary to solve mathematical problems. Topics will include, but will not be limited to: sets; variables; structure and properties of the real number system; first-degree equations and inequalities; relations and functions; graphs; systems of linear equations and inequalities; integral exponents; polynomials; factoring; rational algebraic expressions; irrational numbers; radical expressions; quadratic equations. All students will be required to sit for the state mandated Algebra-1 end-of-course exam (EOC). EOC is worth 30% of the semester 2 grade.

1206300	INFORMAL GEOMETRY	Grades 10 - 12	1 credit

Prerequisite: Algebra I with teacher recommendation

The purpose of this course is to lay a foundation for the geometry topics that will be covered on the state mandated geometry end-of-course exam (EOC) and will cover the geometry of lines, planes, angles, and triangle. It is for the student who needs the concepts taught at a slower pace. Informal geometry does not meet the geometry credit required for graduation.

1206310	GEOMETRY	Grades 9 - 12	1 credit	
Prerequisites:	Successful completion of Algebra I			

The purpose of this course is to emphasize critical thinking involving the discovery of relationships and their proofs and to develop the skills to apply the deductive method to mathematical situations. Topics will include, but will not be limited to, logic and reasoning; the study of Euclidean geometry of lines, planes, angles, triangles; similarity, congruence, and geometric inequalities; polygons and circles; area and volume; and constructions. All students will be required to sit for the state mandated Geometry end-of-course exam (EOC). EOC is worth 30% of the semester 2 grade.

1206320	GEOMETRY HONORS	Grades 9 - 12	1 credit

Prerequisite:	See Honors Criteria

The purpose of this course is to provide a rigorous in-depth study of geometry, supported with hands-on discovery and experimentation. Topics will include, but will not be limited to: angles, perpendicularly and parallelism in a plane and in space; polygons with applications involving similarity and congruence; circles, spheres, platonic solids, area and volume studied through real world applications; coordinate geometry; transformational geometry; Euclidean geometry; and fractural geometry. Topics will be algebra-intensive, while emphasizing the formal language of mathematics.

A graphing calculator is recommended. A scientific calculator is required. This course is designed to prepare the student to take further AP courses in mathematics and to pass AP exams as well as be successful in Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment courses. All students will be required to sit for the state mandated Geometry end-of-course exam (EOC). EOC is worth 30% of the semester 2 grade.

1200330	ALGEBRA II	Grades 10 - 12	1 credit
Prerequisites:    Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry with teacher recommendation. Will meet scholar’s designation for standard diploma.

The purpose of this course is to continue the study of the structure of algebra and to provide the foundation for applying these skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. Topics will include, but will not be limited to, the following: the review and extension of the structure and properties of the real number system; relations, functions, and graphs; polynomials and rational expressions; quadratic equations and inequalities; polynomial functions; rational and irrational exponents; logarithms, complex numbers, and word problems. A graphing calculator is recommended. All students will be required to sit for the state mandated Algebra-2 end-of-course exam (EOC). EOC is worth 30% of the semester 2 grade.

1200340	ALGEBRA II HONORS	Grades 10 - 12	1 credit

Prerequisite:	See Honors Criteria. Will meet scholar’s designation for standard diploma.

The purpose of this course is to present an in-depth study of the topics of Algebra II, with emphasis on theory and development of formulas, and circular and trigonometric functions and their applications. Topics include: algebraic structure; first and second-degree equations in one and two variables solved algebraically and graphically; systems of equations and inequalities; functions and relations; polynomials and rational expressions; exponents and radicals; logarithms; complex numbers; conic sections; polynomial equations; sequences and series; permutations, combinations and probability; matrices and circular functions; trigonometric identities and graphs of trigonometric functions. A graphing calculator is required. This course is designed to prepare the student to take further AP courses in mathematics and to pass AP exams as well as be successful in Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment courses. All students will be required to sit for the state mandated Algebra-2 end-of-course exam (EOC). EOC is worth 30% of the semester 2 grade

1207300	LIBERAL ARTS MATH 1	Grades 10-12	1 credit.	
Prerequisite: Failure of the Algebra I EOC Exam		

Students who fail the Algebra 1 EOC Exam will be placed in this course along with Geometry in their 10th grade year. This course is designed to assist with remediation for the successful passing of the Algebra 1 EOC Exam. This course is designed to reinforce basic Algebra and Geometry skills. The goals of this course are to develop proficiency with mathematical skills, expand the understanding of mathematical concepts, improve logical thinking, and promote success in future math courses. Topics will include but not be limited to: structure and properties of real numbers, various means to analyze and express patterns, relations and functions, analyzing tables and graphs, solving equations and inequalities algebraically and graphically, coordinate geometry, graphing, operations with rational algebraic equations, problems involving geometric shapes and their applications. A scientific calculator is required.

1207310	LIBERAL ARTS MATH 2	Grades 11-12	1 credit.	
Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Algebra 1 EOC Exam and/or 2nd failure of the Algebra 1 EOC Exam. Completion of Geometry.		

Students who fail the Algebra 1 EOC Exam a second time may be placed in the course in their 11th grade year.  This course is designed to assist with remediation for the successful passing of the Algebra 1 EOC Exam. In addition, students who successfully pass the Algebra 1 EOC at the conclusion of their 9th grade year and the Geometry course at the end of their 10th grade year, yet still require reinforcement of mathematical skills before registering for Algebra 2 may be enrolled in this course. A scientific calculator is required. 

1211300	TRIGONOMETRY	Grades 11-12	             0.5 credit.	
Prerequisite:        See Honors Criteria      Will meet scholar’s designation for standard diploma.

This is an honors level course. Students will take this course partnered with Analysis of Functions. A graphing calculator is required. 

1201310	ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONS	Grades 11 – 12                    0.5 credit

Prerequisites:	See Honors Criteria Will meet scholar’s designation for standard diploma.

Benchmarks studied include but are not limited to the following: Sine & Cosine; Trigonometric functions; solving real-world problems involving various mathematic concepts using technology; Pythagorean identities & Theorem; polar coordinates; DeMoivre’s Theorem; graphing technology; matrix operations. A graphing calculator is required.

1202340	PRE-CALCULUS	Grades 11 – 12                    1 credit

Prerequisites:	See Honors Criteria    Will meet scholar’s designation for standard diploma.

There are 51 Standards encompass the Pre-Calculus course. Topics will include, but not limited to: equations, graphing and solving real-world problems involving conic sections; graph polynomial functions; use theorems of polynomial behavior; find limits by substitution, sums, differences, products, quotients and rational functions, intermediate value theorem; extreme value theorem; vectors/vector operations; parametric equations; Pythagorean identities; polar coordinates & Cartesian coordinates; DeMoivre’s Theroems, etc. . A graphing calculator is required.

1210320	AP STATISTICS	Grades 11-12	1 credit

Prerequisite:	See Honors Criteria      Will meet scholar’s designation for standard diploma.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students who successfully complete the course and examination may receive credit and/or advanced placement for a one-semester introductory college statistics course.

Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes:

1.	Exploring Data: Observing patterns and departures from patterns. 

2.	Planning a Study: Deciding what and how to measure. 
3.	Anticipating Patterns: Producing models using probability and simulation. 
4.	Statistical Inference: Confirming models. 

The AP Statistics course is an excellent option for any student who has successfully completed a second-year course in Algebra, regardless of the student's intended college major. Mathematical maturity, quantitative reasoning, and excellent reading comprehension skills are necessary for success in this course. A graphing calculator is required. All students are expected to sit for the AP exam in May. More information about the AP program can be found at  www.collegeboard.com/ap.

1202310	AP CALCULUS AB	Grade 12	1 credit

Prerequisite:	See Honors Criteria        Will meet scholar’s designation for standard diploma.

Topics will include, but not be limited to, real numbers, functions, limits, analytic geometry, elementary differentiation and integration of trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions and special techniques of integration. A graphing calculator is required. Students enrolled in this course must be capable of using symbolic notation and applying pre-calculus concepts in a variety of problem situations. Students must be mature, independent thinkers with excellent work habits, capable of interpreting material in the text, contributing to class discussions, and have a good attendance record. All students are expected to sit for the AP exam in May. More information about the AP program can be found at  www.collegeboard.com/ap.

1202320	AP CALCULUS BC	Grade 12	1 credit

Prerequisite:	AP CALCULUS AB & TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

The topic outline for Calculus BC includes all Calculus AB topics. Additional topics will include, but not be limited to, functions, graphs, and limits; derivatives, integrals, and polynomial approximations and series. All students are expected to sit for the AP exam in May. More information about the AP program can be found at  www.collegeboard.com/ap.

MAC 1105	COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3 credits/ECC)	Grades 11-12	1	credit	
MAC 1114	TRIGONOMETRY (3credits/ECC) Grades 11-12	1	credit	
Prerequisite:	See Honors Criteria; SAT 540; ACT 23; CPT 90; PERT 123				

This is a course for well-prepared advanced mathematical students only. First semester topics will include, but not be limited to, exponential and logarithmic functions, circular and trigonometric functions, inverse functions, polynomial functions, sequences and limits, elementary matrices and selected topics in analytic geometry. A graphing calculator is required for this course. The second semester course is designed to be a rigorous approach to sequence, series, functions and limits leading to an understanding of the derived function. Emphasis is placed on proofs and the use of the graphing calculator. The course is intended for those students who desire to continue with advanced study in the area of calculus.

1200700	MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE READINESS	Grades 11-12	1 credit	
Prerequisite: Entry scores from PERT, ACT OR SAT. There is no wavier for the Math for College Readiness course other than “scoring out of the class”. Students should discuss placement in this course with their Guidance Counselor.		

This course is intended to prepare students for College Algebra. For placement into this course, it is recommended that students score within 96-113 on the PERT or 440-520 on the SAT or 19-22 on ACT. This course is not considered remediation—it is to be considered college preparatory. At the successful completion of the class, to be guaranteed entry into College Algebra without additional course work, the student will need to score at least 520 on SAT or 23 on ACT or 114 on PERT.

Calculator Usage in Math Classes

The use of calculators in math classrooms promotes achievement, improves problem-solving skills, and increases understanding of mathematical ideas. All math teachers at PCHS incorporate calculator usage in their courses. Students are expected to supply their own calculators, along with paper, graph paper, pencils, and notebooks.